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

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Gothenburg?

34.8% goedkoper dan NYC — en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-34.8%

vs NYC

SEK 6,451

Geschatte huur in

SEK 35,775

Nettoloon

Very strong

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Gothenburg?

Voorbeeld: SEK 541,356 bruto/jaar in Sweden → SEK 35,775/maand netto na belasting (20.7% effectief tarief). Volledig Sweden belastingrekenmachine → →

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Gothenburg

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

65.2 Moderate

Huur

23.2 Very affordable

Boodschappen

66.4 Moderate

Restaurants

69.4 Moderate

Koopkracht

166.4 Very strong

Geschatte huur in Gothenburg

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum SEK 6,451/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum SEK 4,838/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum SEK 11,226/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

Belastingrealiteit

Nettoloon in Sweden

SEK 541,356 → SEK 35,775/Nettoloon (20.7% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

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Vergelijkbare opties

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CoL index 63.2

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CoL index 67.7

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CoL index 67.7

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Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

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