What does a painter cost in Stockholm? Prices and ROT 2026
Painter prices in Stockholm 2026: hourly rate, price per m², fixed prices for apartments and inner-city vs suburb tips.
Stockholm has Sweden's highest painting prices. Inner-city companies charge 100–250 SEK more per hour than firms in the southern and northern suburbs for the same job.
Here is the 2026 picture, hourly rate, price per m², fixed prices and what to think about for turn-of-the-century walls and tall ceilings in the inner city.
Hourly rate in Stockholm 2026
A licensed painter in Stockholm normally charges 700–900 SEK/hour before ROT. After the 30% ROT deduction: 490–630 SEK/hour.
Addresses in Östermalm, Vasastan and Södermalm sit at the top of the range, parking, slower access and older buildings push the price up.
Fixed prices in Stockholm, common jobs
| Job | Inner city | Suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Paint 1 room 15 m² | 8,500–12,000 SEK | 6,500–9,500 SEK |
| Paint 55 m² 2-room apt | 28,000–40,000 SEK | 22,000–32,000 SEK |
| Paint 75 m² 3-room apt | 38,000–55,000 SEK | 30,000–45,000 SEK |
| Paint kitchen cabinets | 16,000–26,000 SEK | 12,000–20,000 SEK |
| 130 m² villa exterior | 80,000–130,000 SEK | 60,000–100,000 SEK |
Inner city vs suburbs
Inner-city apartments (built before 1930) often have tall ceilings (2.8–3.4 m), original mullioned windows, cornices and skirting profiles. Add 20–30% extra time for trim and ceiling work.
Suburbs like Nacka, Täby and Södertälje have newer apartments (1960–2010), lower ceilings and easier parking. The same job is 15–25% cheaper.
What to watch for in older apartments
- Old oil-based coats on trim often need thorough sanding before repainting.
- Mullioned windows, 2–4 extra hours per window.
- Housing cooperative rules, some BRFs require notice for larger painting jobs.
- Floor protection for parquet, Stockholm's older apartments often have delicate floors.
Related reading
- Painter prices in Sweden 2026, national price guide.
- Exterior house painting cost (villa), panel paint, labour and scaffolding.
- Kitchen cabinet painting cost.
- ROT deduction for painting, how to claim.
- How to hire a painter, checklist.
- Book a verified painter on HemmaPro.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a painter cost in Stockholm in 2026?
- 700–900 SEK/hour before ROT. After ROT: 490–630 SEK/hour.
- What does it cost to paint a 2-room apartment in Stockholm?
- 28,000–40,000 SEK in the inner city, 22,000–32,000 SEK in the suburbs, after ROT.
- Do I need to notify the housing coop about painting?
- Usually not for repainting, but check the by-laws for larger jobs or colour changes in shared spaces.
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