Cost of living

The costs of living in Sweden for a student are estimated by the Swedish Migration Board to be SEK 7,300/month. If you are required to have a residence permit before moving to Sweden, you need to show that you have this amount of money for each month you plan on studying in Sweden. If you do not show you can support yourself financially for your entire stay, the migration board will not grant you a residence permit. For more details about this process refer to Residence permit.

The costs of living depend on where in Sweden you live. The living costs in Borås can in many areas be lower than in several other cities in Sweden, for example Stockholm.

Note that you are required to buy the course literature yourself.

Monthly expenses

Food: SEK 2,700
Student accommodation: SEK 2000-4000
Clothing, hobby/leisure: SEK 1000
Local travel: SEK 500
Medical care and hygiene: SEK 500
Telephone: SEK 300 
Course literature: SEK 500
 

Total monthly costs: SEK 7500-9000

Students should not plan on finding a job in Sweden to support themselves financially while studying. Full-time studies require 40 hours of work a week and are difficult to combine with part-time work. Opportunities for part-time work in Sweden are limited and most jobs require knowledge of Swedish. International students are however allowed to work while studying. Residence permit for studying also includes a work permit.