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Varnamo, Sweden

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,542
Retiree Score
61.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
4 facilities

Living in this small Swedish town means trading big-city amenities for a quiet, insular community. IFK Värnamo, the local football club, has won the second-tier Superettan league title once, in 2021, and the third-tier Division 1 Södra title twice, in 2010 and 2020. However, the team's average attendance hovers around a modest 3,000 fans, reflecting the sleepy nature of this provincial outpost.

Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the town's limited resources mean navigating local government can be a test of patience. And with no major attractions beyond the football club, entertainment options are slim, especially for younger residents.

In short, Värnamo is best suited for Swedes seeking a slower-paced, community-oriented lifestyle, rather than international transplants craving urban excitement.

Can I afford Varnamo?

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Varnamo

You could save

1,458/mo

Savings Rate49%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Sweden Average Adjusted)$561
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$981

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
49/100
Retiree Score
(i)
61/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Sweden Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
4
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
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Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $2
Bread (loaf) *$3
Eggs (12) $4
Rice (1kg) *$2
Chicken (1kg) *$6

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$16
Meal (Mid-range) $120
Cappuccino $5
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $163
Mobile Plan (mo) $28
Gym (mo) *$27
Cinema Ticket $19

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$374
1BR Outside (mo) *$295
3BR Center (mo) *$637
3BR Outside (mo) *$492

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
high
Expat Community
medium
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
1031 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Aug, Sep

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Varnamo has a population of approximately 19,447 people.

The nearest airport to Varnamo is GOT, approximately 118km away.

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