Uppsala

🇸🇪Sweden•Northern Europe

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living75

Safety84

Healthcare87

Career Opportunities77

Climate53

Transport84

Air Quality71.5

Family Friendliness90

Education88

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Uppsala a good place to live?

Uppsala scores 76/100 overall. It is very affordable (cost score: 75/100), very safe (safety: 84/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 87/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Uppsala?

Uppsala has a cost of living score of 75/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Uppsala?

Uppsala has a transport score of 84/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Uppsala?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Uppsala are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Uppsala safe for expats?

Uppsala has a safety score of 84/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 71.5/100.

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