Can you live on a PhD stipend in Sweden?
Estimated student living costs and stipend affordability based on Eurostat/OECD price level data.
Relaxed (score 1.80)
A PhD stipend of €2,800/month (est. net €2,464) is relaxed in Sweden relative to estimated student living costs (score 1.80).
Price level index
114.3
EU27=100
Est. living cost / month
€1,372
Median stipend on site (institutes)
€2,800
Est. net stipend
€2,464
~12% effective tax
Institutes in sample
10
excluding open positions
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Frequently asked questions
- Is a PhD stipend enough to live in Sweden?
- It depends on your net monthly stipend. Based on Eurostat/OECD price levels and typical student living costs, funded PhD institutes in Sweden (median stipend on this site: €2800/month) fall in the Relaxed range at that level.
- What is the cost of living for PhD students in Sweden?
- We estimate student living costs using price level indices (EU27=100). For Sweden, the relative index implies monthly living costs of roughly €1,372 at our baseline budget, before city adjustments.
- How is the affordability score calculated for Sweden?
- We divide estimated net stipend by estimated living cost. At the median institute stipend on this site (€2800/month gross), the score is about 1.80 — rated Relaxed. You can try other amounts with the calculator on this page.
- Are PhD stipends taxable in Sweden?
- For this estimate we apply the configured effective tax rate for Sweden (see tax notes on this page). Contract type, residency, and fellowship vs employment can change real tax — not tax advice.
Affordability is indicative only, based on public price level indices and estimated student living costs. Not tax or financial advice.