Sweden's housing market comes with its own set of challenges — from queue systems to strict subletting rules. Let's compare the real costs and experience of traditional rentals versus Movinn.
Upfront Costs — Moving In
| Item | Traditional | Movinn |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | 1–3 months' rent (8,000–36,000 SEK) | No deposit |
| Queue time / finding fee | Years of waiting or finder's fees | Available immediately |
| Furniture & appliances | 25,000–70,000 SEK | Fully furnished — included |
| Kitchen equipment | 4,000–12,000 SEK | Included |
| Internet setup | 400–800 SEK + wait | Included & ready |
| Total upfront | 37,400–118,800 SEK | One month's rent |
Ongoing Monthly Costs
| Item | Traditional | Movinn |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | 7,000–12,000 SEK | 9,000–14,000 SEK (all-inclusive) |
| Electricity | 400–1,000 SEK | Included ✓ |
| Heating | Often included | Included ✓ |
| Internet | 300–400 SEK | Included ✓ |
| Insurance | 150–300 SEK | Covered |
| True total monthly | 7,850–13,700 SEK | 9,000–14,000 SEK |
Exit Costs — Moving Out
| Item | Traditional | Movinn |
|---|---|---|
| Notice period | 3 months (standard) | Flexible (from 1 month) |
| Cleaning / restoration | 3,000–15,000 SEK | None |
| Furniture disposal | 2,000–8,000 SEK | None |
| Total exit cost | 5,000–23,000 SEK | 0 SEK |
Total Cost of Living
For a typical 12-month stay in Sweden, Movinn can save you 40,000–140,000 SEK in upfront and exit costs alone — plus the invaluable benefit of flexibility and zero admin.
The Queue Problem
In Stockholm, you need an average of 9–12 years in the Bostadsförmedlingen queue for a first-hand contract. Even Malmö and Gothenburg have multi-year waits. Movinn eliminates the queue entirely — browse, book, and move in within days.