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Vaxjo, Sweden
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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$2,130
Retiree Score
73.0
Safety Index
85.4
Healthcare
5 facilities

With a population of just 74,052, Vaxjo may seem like a sleepy backwater, but it has ambitions to become Sweden's greenest city. The city's efforts to eliminate fossil fuels by 2030 have led to over half its electricity and 90% of heating coming from renewable biomass. However, this green vision comes with a cost - the bureaucracy around permits and approvals can be a persistent headache. And while Vaxjo touts itself as having a mild maritime climate, the reality is cooler summers and cloudier skies compared to other parts of Sweden. This quaint university town may appeal to sustainability-minded Swedes, but its remote location and procedural hurdles make it a tough sell for most expats.

Can I afford Vaxjo?

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Vaxjo

You could save

870/mo

Savings Rate29%

Monthly Costs

Rent $1,050
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$1,080

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
29/100
Retiree Score
(i)
73/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
53/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Sweden Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
85
Safety
5
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $2
Bread (loaf) *$3
Eggs (12) $5
Rice (1kg) *$2
Chicken (1kg) *$6

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$14
Meal (Mid-range) $75
Cappuccino $4
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $97
Mobile Plan (mo) $20
Gym (mo) *$37
Cinema Ticket $17

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $630
1BR Outside (mo) *$443
3BR Center (mo) $1,170
3BR Outside (mo) *$738

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Widely Spoken
Expat Community
Medium
Top Neighborhoods
Teleborg, Hov
Best For
students, academics

Expat Life Notes

A green university city. It has a vibrant international student population and many expats in the forestry industry.

Pros

  • ✓ Surrounded by nature
  • ✓ Young population
  • ✓ Highly safe

Cons

  • ✗ Housing shortage for students
  • ✗ Quiet on weekends

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

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

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Vaxjo has a population of approximately 74,052 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $2,625 per month in Vaxjo, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $1050/month.

The nearest airport to Vaxjo is MMX, approximately 173km away.

Vaxjo is considered relatively safe, with a safety index of 85.4. As with any city abroad, expats should research specific neighborhoods before committing to a location.

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