How much does it cost to install a power socket?
Approximate prices for sockets & switches in 2026 – including VAT, with differences by county and what you pay after deductions.
Guide price in Sweden
900–2 500 kr
each · incl. VAT · before ROT deduction
After ROT deduction
710–2 000 kr
Typical hourly rate for electrician: SEK 650–850 incl. VAT
What affects the price?
- The number of points and how much cable needs to be run
- Whether old wiring has to be replaced or made safe
- Access – concealed wiring in walls and ceilings takes longer
- Materials such as residual current devices, fittings and chargers
Price by county
Prices vary between different parts of the country. The table shows an approximate price range each incl. VAT.
| County | Price | After deduction |
|---|---|---|
| Blekinge län | 860–2 400 kr | 680–1 900 kr |
| Dalarnas län | 860–2 400 kr | 680–1 900 kr |
| Gävleborgs län | 850–2 350 kr | 670–1 850 kr |
| Gotlands län | 930–2 600 kr | 730–2 050 kr |
| Hallands län | 900–2 500 kr | 710–2 000 kr |
| Jämtlands län | 880–2 450 kr | 700–1 950 kr |
| Jönköpings län | 860–2 400 kr | 680–1 900 kr |
| Kalmar län | 860–2 400 kr | 680–1 900 kr |
| Kronobergs län | 860–2 400 kr | 680–1 900 kr |
| Norrbottens län | 900–2 500 kr | 710–2 000 kr |
| Örebro län | 870–2 450 kr | 690–1 950 kr |
| Östergötlands län | 880–2 450 kr | 700–1 950 kr |
| Skåne län | 920–2 550 kr | 730–2 000 kr |
| Södermanlands län | 880–2 450 kr | 700–1 950 kr |
| Stockholms län | 1 000–2 800 kr | 790–2 200 kr |
| Uppsala län | 940–2 600 kr | 740–2 050 kr |
| Värmlands län | 860–2 400 kr | 680–1 900 kr |
| Västerbottens län | 880–2 450 kr | 700–1 950 kr |
| Västernorrlands län | 860–2 400 kr | 680–1 900 kr |
| Västmanlands län | 870–2 450 kr | 690–1 950 kr |
| Västra Götalands län | 940–2 600 kr | 740–2 050 kr |
Calculate with the deduction
Calculate your deduction
Total
Deduction
You pay
ROT: 30% of the labour cost, up to SEK 50,000 per person per year.
RUT: 50% of the labour cost. ROT and RUT together may not exceed SEK 75,000 per person per year.
Green technology: 50% of labour and materials for EV chargers and batteries (solar panels 15%), up to SEK 50,000 per person per year.
Simplified calculation based on the rules for 2026. Always check with the Swedish Tax Agency. Read the guide to ROT and RUT
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to install a power socket?
An approximate price for sockets & switches is 900–2 500 kr each including VAT, before ROT deduction. The price depends on factors such as scope, materials and where in the country you live.
Can you get ROT deduction for sockets & switches?
Yes, ROT deduction is normally calculated on the labour cost. The company deducts it directly on the invoice. Always check what applies in your case with the Swedish Tax Agency.
How do I get a good price?
Describe the job as carefully as possible, attach images and ask several companies for quotes. On Fixtorget up to 6 companies can respond to the same request – completely free for you.
The prices are estimates based on typical market prices in 2026 and are intended as a guide. The final price is always set in the company's quote.