What does an electrician cost in Stockholm in 2026? Prices and ROT
Hourly rates, fixed prices and ROT deductions for electricians in Stockholm in 2026. What common jobs cost and how to compare quotes before you book.
Electricity prices are one thing, electrician prices another. Hourly rates in Stockholm sit above most other Swedish cities, mainly because of higher wage costs, longer travel times and difficult parking in the inner city. Supply is large, though, which means the spread between the highest and lowest quote for the same job is often several thousand kronor.
This guide covers what electrical work actually costs in Stockholm in 2026, what the ROT deduction does to the final bill and which questions to ask before you say yes.
Electrician hourly rates in Stockholm 2026
Prices include VAT and are shown before the ROT deduction. Materials are almost always added on top and are not covered by the deduction.
| Type of work | Price | ROT |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate, weekdays | 750–1,050 SEK/hr | Yes |
| Hourly rate, evenings and weekends | 1,400–2,200 SEK/hr | Yes |
| Call-out fee, inner city | 400–800 SEK | No |
| Replacing a wall socket | 1,000–1,800 SEK | Yes |
| Installing a ceiling light | 900–1,600 SEK | Yes |
| EV charger installation | 12,000–22,000 SEK | Yes |
| Fuse box replacement, apartment | 14,000–25,000 SEK | Yes |
How much ROT cuts the bill
ROT gives you 30 percent off the labour cost, up to 50,000 SEK per person per year. An EV charger costing 18,000 SEK, of which 9,000 SEK is labour, lands at 15,300 SEK after the deduction. The electrician applies it directly on the invoice as long as you own your home and have enough tax to offset it.
In a bostadsrätt, ROT applies to work inside your own walls. Work on the building's shared electrical system is the housing association's responsibility and gives you no deduction.
Why Stockholm quotes vary so much
That is why it pays to always get at least three quotes on exactly the same description. The difference becomes obvious the moment you see them side by side.
- Older inner-city buildings often need extra time to run cabling through original conduits.
- Parking and access in Södermalm and Östermalm cost time that ends up on the invoice.
- Companies with an emergency call-out service charge a higher base rate even on planned jobs.
- Some include materials in the quote, others invoice them separately afterwards.
Check this before you book
- That the company is registered with Elsäkerhetsverket for the type of installation you are ordering.
- Valid F-skatt and liability insurance.
- Whether the price is fixed or hourly, and what happens if the job overruns.
- Who buys the materials and at what markup.
- That you receive an installation certificate when the work is done.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal hourly rate for an electrician in Stockholm?
- Expect 750–1,050 SEK per hour including VAT on weekdays in 2026. Emergency work on evenings and weekends often costs twice that.
- Does ROT apply to electrical work in a bostadsrätt?
- Yes, for work inside your own apartment. Work on the building's shared electrical system is the association's responsibility and gives you no deduction.
- What does an EV charger cost in Stockholm?
- Usually 12,000–22,000 SEK installed before ROT. The main driver is the distance between the fuse box and the parking space.
- How many quotes should I get?
- At least three on the same description. The spread between highest and lowest bid on a Stockholm electrical job is often several thousand kronor.
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