Cost of owning a car in Sweden

I want to preface this post by saying that just because you had a car, say, in the US, doesn't mean you'll need one in Sweden. As long as you live in a city, it might very well be cheaper and easier to get around by bike and/or public transport. Most cities have great infrastructure for both, and it's a better choice for the majority of situations for a number of reasons. But if you have to drive, the following breakdown of the costs with examples is for you.