step 1

☐ get a swedish mobile s.i.m. immediately

Major providers:

• Telia — biggest network and coverage
• Tele2 — strong mid-price option
• Telenor — good bundles and family plans
• Tre — often cheapest unlimited data deals

Budget brands (same networks, lower prices):

• Comviq — very popular prepaid SIM
• Hallon — simple app-based plans

note: prepaid SIMs can be bought at supermarkets and convenience stores.

step 2

☐ choose the right mobile plan

Typical price ranges:

• 5–15 GB data: c.SEK 145–245/month
• Unlimited data: c.SEK 345–449/month

How to save:

• Prepaid plans often cheaper than contracts
• Student and family discounts are common
• Switching providers is easy and keeps your number

Sweden has excellent 4G/5G coverage, even outside cities.

step 3

☐ set up home internet

There are 2 main options for home internet in Sweden:

fibre broadband

• Fast, stable and ideal for heavy internet use
• Available in many apartments and houses

5g home broadband

• Uses the mobile network instead of a fibre cable
• Quick to set up—just plug in the router
• A good option if fibre isn't available or you want flexibility

Common providers include:

• Bahnhof — popular fibre provider with a strong privacy focus
• Bredband2 — budget-friendly fibre
• Ownit — reliable fibre provider
• Telia, Tele2, Telenor and Tre — all offer 5G home broadband

typical cost: Around SEK 250–500/month, depending on the provider, speed and technology.

step 4

☐ choose an electricity supplier

Electricity has 3 parts:

1. Electricity supplier (you choose)
2. Grid provider (assigned by location)
3. Electricity usage (monthly billing)

Major electricity suppliers:

• Vattenfall
• Fortum
• E.ON Sverige

step 5

☐ choose fixed vs variable electricity pricing

Variable price: cheaper long-term but fluctuates.

Fixed price: stable monthly costs and easier budgeting.

money-saving strategy

• Many residents choose variable pricing long-term
• Switch contracts if prices spike
• Use price comparison sites before signing

Water and wastewater are usually handled differently depending on where you live.

If you rent an apartment, water is often included in your rent, so you normally won't need to arrange a separate water account. However, some properties use individual metering and charge you based on how much water you use.

If you live in a house, you will usually be responsible for the property's municipal water and wastewater (VA) charges. The cost varies between municipalities and depends partly on your household's water use.

• Mobile: Choosing Comviq instead of premium providers can save c.SEK 150/month (c.SEK 1,800/year)
• Mobile: Bundling family mobile plans can save SEK 100–200/month
• Home internet: Comparing providers can save SEK 1,000+ per year
• Electricity: Switching from default electricity contracts can reduce bills by 20–30%
• Water: You can't usually choose your water supplier. Unlike electricity, the price for water and wastewater services is set locally by the municipality, so your costs depend on where you live and, in some cases, how much water you use

Getting your phone, electricity and internet sorted in Sweden is surprisingly quick and refreshingly drama-free. Pick the budget-friendly providers and review your contracts once a year, and you can save yourself thousands of kronor without sacrificing quality.