New to Sweden? You can freely choose your electricity provider — and choosing the wrong one (or none) costs you hundreds of kronor a month. Here is an independent, English comparison of the cheapest providers, plus how the Swedish market actually works.
How electricity works in Sweden
Your bill splits in two. The grid fee (nätavgift) goes to the local grid owner — you cannot change it. The electricity itself (elhandel) is a free market: you pick any provider in Sweden, and switching is free and takes minutes. This page compares the part you control.
Most households pick a spot-price (rörligt) contract — the hourly market price plus a small markup (påslag) — which is usually cheapest over time. A fixed-price (fast) contract locks a rate for 1–3 years for predictability. Prices also differ by area: SE1–SE2 in the north are typically cheaper than SE3 (Stockholm) and SE4 (south).
Important for newcomers: when you move in, actively choose a provider. Do nothing and you are placed on an assigned contract (anvisat avtal) — almost always the most expensive option.
How does electricity work in Sweden?
In Sweden your electricity bill has two separate parts: the grid fee (nätavgift), paid to the local grid owner who you cannot choose, and the electricity itself (elhandel), where you freely choose any provider in the country. This page compares the electricity part — switching provider is free, takes a few minutes and never interrupts your power.
Spot price or fixed price — which is cheaper?
A spot-price (rörligt) contract follows the hourly market price plus a small markup (påslag). It is usually cheapest over time but varies month to month. A fixed-price (fast) contract locks a set öre/kWh rate for 1–3 years — more predictable but typically a bit more expensive on average. Most households save with spot price plus a low markup.
What are SE1, SE2, SE3 and SE4?
Sweden is split into four electricity price areas. SE1–SE2 (north) are usually cheaper, SE3 (Stockholm/central) and SE4 (south) more expensive. Your area depends on your address. The electricity price differs by area, but you can still choose any provider regardless of where you live.
Do I need to sign up for electricity when I move to Sweden?
Yes. When you move into a home you must actively choose an electricity provider — otherwise you are placed on an "anvisat avtal" (assigned contract), which is almost always the most expensive option. Pick a provider from the comparison above as soon as you have your address and personal number (personnummer).
Which electricity provider is cheapest in Sweden?
The cheapest providers are typically those offering pure spot-price contracts with the lowest markup and no monthly fee. We rank them independently by price, terms and customer ratings — see the current comparison above. Prices change, so we keep the list updated.
Can I switch electricity provider as a foreigner?
Yes, as long as you have a Swedish personal number (personnummer) and a registered address. The process is the same for everyone, done online in a few minutes, and the new provider handles the switch with your grid company automatically.
Compiled by the Compera editorial team · Independent comparison, ranked by price, terms and customer ratings · We may earn a commission via some links, which never affects the ranking. How we compare →
