5 tips to live cheap in Sweden
Here are my 5 tips to live cheap in Sweden. Being a student isn’t the cheapest profession on the planet. Especially not in Sweden. However, we still have to eat, live in accommodation, watch a movie and attend the occasional party and afterwork. That being said, I thought I would share some insider information for how to navigate expenses.
As a student at the University of Gothenburg I have had to learn tips and tricks of how to live cheap and keep on budget.
Top 5 tips to live cheap in Sweden
For a rough student budget here’s a post by ABC on the Cost of Living in Sweden in 2017. (Mostly Stockholm and Uppsala).
If you’re coming to Sweden, NB: the biggest expense for students is accommodation. It ranges from SEK 2500 – SEK 6000 and depends on the size of your room, if its shared and if you have your own bathroom, kitchen etc.
So, after paying accommodation these 5 tips should help you survive on a budget in Sweden!
Useful links:
Signing up to experiments at Gothenburg University: GU Handels experiments
Student discounts: Mecenat
Tips on how to navigate 2nd hand shopping: Second hand shopping guide in Sweden
For ideas on what to cook for the week: Meal prep ideas
NB: At the time of posting this blog the information was up to date. I will also seek to update it with new information from time to time.
Keep it tuned for more tips for students living in Sweden.
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From Sweden with Love!
Comments (14)
dear Anita,
Like mecenat card, what are the other discount cards we can get? I heard ISIC cards are also handy in sweden
Dear Dilusha,
This depends on the university you attend your age and a variety of different factors, I would say your first stop would be your student union at your university, check with them. ISIC cards can come in handy for travel and accommodation but again you may need to check with your university and the company.
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Dear Anita!!!! Thanks for #GoodTipsForLivingInSweden……. I therefore like to ask if it is possible to study and live in Sweden as I heard it is too cold there. For instance to people who come from East Africa (Rwanda) as our climate is totally different to the one of Sweden.
Best Regards,
Patrick
Dear Patty,
Thanks for your comment and question. Yes it is possible to study and live in Sweden. The temperatures vary throughout the year and different parts of Sweden experience different weather. Higher up north it is colder than in the South. Winter lasts for around 3-4 months and it is warmer during spring and summertime. Check out https://studyinsweden.se/why-sweden/quick-facts-about-sweden/ for some great facts including some about the weather in Sweden.
how I can make application
Please visit http://www.universityadmissions.se for details on how to apply to Study in Sweden.
pls can you give the name of any good university in sweden ? I want to study early childhood education over there. have been finding it difficult to get one thank you I will apreciate your reply.
Dear Oyebade,
Please visit http://www.universityadmissions.se and type the degree field that you are looking for in the search box. Sweden has great universities all over the country.
All the best!
Useful, thanks Anita! 🙂
thank you so much for your help miss anita ..I Will soon be in sweden,that is my earnest prayer.. Long live sweden,long live Europe, long live Africa,long live Togo
Thank you and all the best with your journey to Sweden!