Should I move to Gothenburg?

Gothenburg, Sweden has a cost of living 34.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 65.7). It is ranked #206 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 144.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Sweden earning SEK 551,999 gross take home approximately SEK 36,445/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 34.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 65.7). Groceries are 31.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 30.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately SEK 7,159 per month. Local purchasing power index is 144.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Sweden?

In Sweden, a gross salary of SEK 551,999 per year results in approximately SEK 36,445 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 20.8%). Use our Sweden tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇸🇪 Sweden · #206 of 546 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Gothenburg?

34.3% goedkoper dan NYC — en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-34.3%

vs NYC

SEK 7,159

Geschatte huur in

SEK 36,445

Nettoloon

Very strong

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Gothenburg?

Voorbeeld: SEK 551,999 bruto/jaar in Sweden → SEK 36,445/maand netto na belasting (20.8% effectief tarief). Volledig Sweden belastingrekenmachine → →

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Gothenburg

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

65.7 Moderate

Huur

24.8 Very affordable

Boodschappen

68.3 Moderate

Restaurants

69.1 Moderate

Koopkracht

144.5 Very strong

Geschatte huur in Gothenburg

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum SEK 7,159/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum SEK 5,369/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum SEK 12,463/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

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

Belastingrealiteit

Nettoloon in Sweden

SEK 551,999 → SEK 36,445/Nettoloon (20.8% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

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Vergelijkbare opties

Alternatieven overwegen?

Steden in hetzelfde land of regio met vergelijkbare kosten van levensonderhoud.

🇸🇪 Lund

Sweden

CoL index 65.3

Lund vs Gothenburg vergelijken → →

🇸🇪 Malmo

Sweden

CoL index 67.3

Malmo vs Gothenburg vergelijken → →

🇸🇪 Uppsala

Sweden

CoL index 68.1

Uppsala vs Gothenburg vergelijken → →

Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Gothenburg — in seconden.

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