Should I move to Stockholm?

Stockholm, Sweden has a cost of living 44.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 55.2). It is ranked #86 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 120.7 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Sweden earning SEK 564,729 gross take home approximately SEK 37,240/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Stockholm?

The cost of living in Stockholm is 44.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 55.2). Groceries are 26.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 17.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately SEK 16,635 per month. Local purchasing power index is 120.7 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Sweden?

In Sweden, a gross salary of SEK 564,729 per year results in approximately SEK 37,240 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 20.9%). Use our Sweden tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇸🇪 Sweden · #86 of 577 cities · 2026

Sollte ich nach Stockholm ziehen?

44.8% günstiger als NYC, und die Kaufkraft ist very strong.

Nutze den Rechner mit deinem Gehalt für eine persönliche Antwort.

-44.8%

vs NYC

SEK 16,635

1-Zi., Stadtzentrum

SEK 37,240

Nettoeinkommen

Very strong

Kaufkraft

Kostenindex: Numbeo, wo verfügbar kombiniert mit Expatistan und LivingCost (New York = 100) · Stand: Oktober 2026

Persönliche Antwort

Vergleiche dein Gehalt: Umzug nach Stockholm?

Beispiel: SEK 564,729 Brutto/Jahr in Sweden → SEK 37,240/Monat Netto nach Steuern (20.9% effektiver Steuersatz). Vollständiger Sweden Steuerrechner →

Kostenaufschlüsselung: Stockholm

Kostenindizes vs NYC = 100

Lebenshaltungskosten

55.2 Expensive

Miete

34.3 Very affordable

Lebensmittel

73.3 Moderate

Restaurants

82.3 Above average

Kaufkraft

120.7 Very strong

Miete in Stockholm

1-Zi., Stadtzentrum SEK 16,635/mo

1-Zi., außerhalb des Zentrums SEK 10,738/mo

3-Zi., Stadtzentrum SEK 29,515/mo

3-Zi., außerhalb des Zentrums SEK 17,439/mo

Ersparnis außerhalb des Zentrums 36% günstiger

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoeinkommen in Sweden

SEK 564,729 → SEK 37,240/Nettoeinkommen (20.9% effektiver Steuersatz, ledig)

Vollständiger Sweden Steuerrechner →

Alternativen in Betracht ziehen?

Städte im gleichen Land oder der gleichen Region mit vergleichbaren Lebenshaltungskosten.

🇸🇪 Malmo

Sweden

CoL index 44.6

Malmo vs Stockholm vergleichen →

🇸🇪 Gothenburg

Sweden

CoL index 43.9

Gothenburg vs Stockholm vergleichen →

🇸🇪 Uppsala

Sweden

CoL index 42.0

Uppsala vs Stockholm vergleichen →

Bereit, die Zahlen zu sehen?

Gib dein Gehalt und deine aktuelle Stadt ein. Erhalte das genaue Nettoeinkommen in Stockholm, in Sekunden.

Gehälter vergleichen → Vollständige Lebenshaltungskostendaten

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