Cost of living

Below is a list of approximate expenses to consider when planning a budget for an academic semester in Karlstad (SEK = Swedish crowns).

Approximate expenses in SEK

Accommodation 21,000

Food 10,000

Local travel 2,800

Phone/Internet 1,500

Miscellaneous 8,000

Total per semester (5 months) 43,300
Total per month 8,660

Costs for 2024, Study in Sweden has current estimations

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