Should I move to Lund?

Lund, Sweden has a cost of living 36.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 63.2). It is ranked #217 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 138.2 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Sweden earning SEK 538,207 gross take home approximately SEK 37,454/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 Lund?

The cost of living in Lund is 36.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 63.2). Groceries are 34.6% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 31.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately SEK 6,157 per month. Local purchasing power index is 138.2 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Sweden?

In Sweden, a gross salary of SEK 538,207 per year results in approximately SEK 37,454 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 16.5%). Use our Sweden tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇸🇪 Sweden · #217 of 538 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Lund?

36.8% goedkoper dan NYC — en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-36.8%

vs NYC

SEK 6,157

Geschatte huur in

SEK 37,454

Nettoloon

Very strong

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Lund?

Voorbeeld: SEK 538,207 bruto/jaar in Sweden → SEK 37,454/maand netto na belasting (16.5% effectief tarief). Volledig Sweden belastingrekenmachine → →

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Lund

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

63.2 Moderate

Huur

22.3 Very affordable

Boodschappen

65.4 Moderate

Restaurants

68.7 Moderate

Koopkracht

138.2 Very strong

Geschatte huur in Lund

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum SEK 6,157/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum SEK 4,618/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum SEK 10,724/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

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

Belastingrealiteit

Nettoloon in Sweden

SEK 538,207 → SEK 37,454/Nettoloon (16.5% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

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CoL index 65.2

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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?

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

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