Should I move to Gothenburg?

Gothenburg, Sweden has a cost of living 34.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 65.2). It is ranked #192 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 166.4 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Sweden earning SEK 541,356 gross take home approximately SEK 35,775/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 Gothenburg?

The cost of living in Gothenburg is 34.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 65.2). Groceries are 33.6% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 30.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately SEK 6,451 per month. Local purchasing power index is 166.4 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Sweden?

In Sweden, a gross salary of SEK 541,356 per year results in approximately SEK 35,775 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 20.7%). Use our Sweden tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇸🇪 Sweden · #192 of 538 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Gothenburg?

34.8% più economico di NYC — e il potere d'acquisto è very strong.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-34.8%

vs NYC

SEK 6,451

Affitto stimato a

SEK 35,775

Stipendio netto

Very strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio — trasferirsi a Gothenburg?

Esempio: SEK 541,356 lordo/anno in Sweden → SEK 35,775/mese netto dopo le tasse (20.7% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Sweden → →

I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Gothenburg

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

65.2 Moderate

Affitto

23.2 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

66.4 Moderate

Ristoranti

69.4 Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

166.4 Very strong

Affitto stimato a Gothenburg

1 camera — Centro città SEK 6,451/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro SEK 4,838/mo

3 camere — Centro città SEK 11,226/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

Realtà fiscale

Stipendio netto in Sweden

SEK 541,356 → SEK 35,775/Stipendio netto (20.7% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Sweden →

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Inserisci il tuo stipendio e la tua città attuale. Ottieni lo stipendio netto esatto a Gothenburg — in pochi secondi.

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