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Mölndal, Sweden City Intelligence

Mölndal is an indexed city in Sweden (Northern Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~37K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Mölndal spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Mölndal is a northern europe city of about ~37K in Sweden. On the composite city-intelligence score, Mölndal sits around the indexed median (78/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~37K
View of Mölndal, Sweden

Image credit: Image: Tor Svensson / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Composite profile

Overall score

78/100

Use the Mölndal profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Sweden and across Northern Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall78/100
Affordability48/100
Air quality83/100
Energy76/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

78/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Mölndal data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Mölndal city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score78/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living48/100Mölndal's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality83/100Mölndal's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy76/100Mölndal's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety78/100Mölndal's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed77/100Mölndal's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk77/100Mölndal's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience77/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety91/100
Low crime94/100
Personal safety92/100
Night safety87/100
Road safety86/100

Mölndal ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (91/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life88/100
Healthcare94/100
Education88/100
Green space98/100
Cleanliness97/100
Infrastructure93/100
Mobility68/100

Mölndal has a very high quality-of-life estimate (88/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness89/100
Education88/100
Green space98/100
Overall safety91/100

Mölndal scores very high for family living (89/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability78/100
Walkability77/100
Cycling76/100
Infrastructure93/100

Mölndal is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability82/100
Healthcare94/100
Cleanliness97/100
Outdoor lifestyle53/100

Mölndal is very high for retirement (82/100), appealing for healthcare access and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Mölndal

Local public safety guidance for Mölndal, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Mölndal, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Sweden emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Mölndal

Healthcare context for Mölndal, with national-level information from Sweden where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Mölndal, see the Sweden healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Mölndal

Local mobility context for Mölndal, with national-level context from Sweden where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Mölndal, see the Sweden transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Mölndal. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Mölndal

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Mölndal will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Mölndal air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Mölndal drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Mölndal

Is Mölndal worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (88/100), with nearby nature such as Safjället, Stensjön.

Is Mölndal good for families?

Excellent (89/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Mölndal affordable?

Around average cost; about SEK 20,200/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Mölndal?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Mölndal's main industries?

Mainly manufacturing, technology, tourism.

What is the climate in Mölndal?

A subarctic climate, averaging about 2.7°C.

Does Mölndal have universities?

Higher education is strong (68/100).

What is healthcare like in Mölndal?

Healthcare access is strong (71/100).

Is Mölndal good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (68/100).

What nature is near Mölndal?

Within ~170 km: Safjället, Stensjön.

Explore Mölndal modules

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Cost of Living in Mölndal

Mölndal's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Mölndal

Mölndal's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Mölndal

Mölndal's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Mölndal

Mölndal's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Mölndal

Mölndal's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Mölndal

Mölndal's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Mölndal

Cost of living estimates for Mölndal — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Mölndal

Climate profile for Mölndal — Subarctic climate, annual average 2.7°C, comfort score 57/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Mölndal

Economy and jobs profile for Mölndal — regional center, economy score 80/100, key industries including manufacturing, technology, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Mölndal

Education profile for Mölndal — regional education center, education score 63/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Mölndal

Healthcare and retirement profile for Mölndal — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 71/100, retirement score 68/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Mölndal

Source-attributed visual context for Mölndal using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Mölndal

Weekend trip planning checklist for Mölndal — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Mölndal

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Mölndal

Estimate a monthly budget for Mölndal using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Mölndal

Plan a trip budget for Mölndal using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Mölndal

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Mölndal. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Gothenburg, Sweden

Nearby city · about 7 km from Mölndal. Explore Gothenburg's city intelligence profile.

Borås, Sweden

Nearby city · about 56 km from Mölndal. Explore Borås's city intelligence profile.

Varberg, Sweden

Nearby city · about 64 km from Mölndal. Explore Varberg's city intelligence profile.

Trollhättan, Sweden

Same region · about 72 km from Mölndal. Explore Trollhättan's city intelligence profile.

Uddevalla, Sweden

Same region · about 77 km from Mölndal. Explore Uddevalla's city intelligence profile.

Halmstad, Sweden

Same region · about 120 km from Mölndal. Explore Halmstad's city intelligence profile.

Jönköping, Sweden

Same region · about 129 km from Mölndal. Explore Jönköping's city intelligence profile.

Aalborg, Denmark

Cross-border · about 143 km from Mölndal. Explore Aalborg's city intelligence profile.

Helsingor, Denmark

Cross-border · about 184 km from Mölndal. Explore Helsingor's city intelligence profile.

Helsingborg, Sweden

Same region · about 184 km from Mölndal. Explore Helsingborg's city intelligence profile.

Mölndal FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Mölndal, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Mölndal

Is Mölndal worth visiting?

Mölndal has a very high quality-of-life estimate (88/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Safjället, Stensjön and Norra Långevattnet within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Mölndal?

Mölndal has a very high quality-of-life estimate (88/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 88/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Mölndal?

A single resident of Mölndal spends roughly SEK 20,200 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near SEK 10,700. Overall the city is around average cost for Sweden. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Mölndal?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Mölndal is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Mölndal?

Mölndal's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, tourism and hospitality and manufacturing. Mölndal has a regional economy with strengths in manufacturing, technology and tourism.

Is Mölndal good for digital nomads and remote work?

Mölndal offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 87/100.

What are the education options in Mölndal?

Mölndal is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Economics and Medicine.

Is Mölndal a good place to study?

Mölndal offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Mölndal?

Mölndal has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 71/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Mölndal a good place to retire?

Mölndal offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 68/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Mölndal?

Mölndal has a subarctic climate, averaging about 2.7°C annually with roughly 600 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Mölndal a safe place to live?

Mölndal ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (91/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Mölndal?

Mölndal indexes a walkability score of 77 and a cycling score of 76 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Mölndal?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Mölndal include Safjället, Stensjön and Norra Långevattnet. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Mölndal good for families?

Mölndal scores very high for family living (89/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Mölndal?

Mölndal rates 53/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 98/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Safjället, Stensjön and Norra Långevattnet supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Mölndal profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Sweden and across Northern Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are air quality (83/100) and safety (78/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (48/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Sweden country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Mölndal appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.