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title: "Sweden for digital nomads: 5 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/sweden
description: "Sweden for remote workers: 5 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Malmö (73/100). Sweden has no digital-nom…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Sweden for digital nomads: 5 cities compared (2026)

Sweden has 5 cities in the dataset. Malmö scores highest under balanced weights at 73/100. Sweden has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Sweden, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Malmö | 73 | 1957 | 84.9 | Øresund bridge to Copenhagen; Cycling city | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/malmo |
| 2 | Uppsala | 71 | 3125 | 96.9 | Uppsala University (1477); Cathedral and castle | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/uppsala |
| 3 | Lund | 71 | 3050 (national estimate) | 102.8 | Lund University (1666); Romanesque cathedral | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/lund |
| 4 | Stockholm | 71 | 2955 | 69.8 | Archipelago; Tech unicorns | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/stockholm |
| 5 | Gothenburg | 70 | 2222 | 88 | Archipelago; Seafood | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/gothenburg |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 0.87 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 81th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 85/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 82.7 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.959 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | very-high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | freedom of movement |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Sweden yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/malmo-vs-uppsala
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/lund-vs-malmo
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/malmo-vs-stockholm
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/gothenburg-vs-malmo

## FAQ

### Is Sweden good for digital nomads?

Malmö scores 73/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 32 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Sweden's 5 cities average 71.2/100. Strongest factors in Malmö: quality of life and air quality; weakest: climate.

### What is the cheapest city in Sweden for a remote worker?

Malmö, at about $1,957 a month for one person including rent (Cost of Living Global 2026 (city rows), 2026-07). Uppsala is the most expensive city-priced option at $3,125.

### Does Sweden have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Sweden without a visa?

US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Sweden has the fastest internet?

Lund, with a measured median download of 102.8 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Sweden?

Sweden records 0.87 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 81th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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