Should I move to Malmo?

Malmo, Sweden has a cost of living 55.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 44.6). It is ranked #217 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 130.0 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 Malmo?

The cost of living in Malmo is 55.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 44.6). Groceries are 33.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 28.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately SEK 10,516 per month. Local purchasing power index is 130.0 (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 · #217 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Malmo?

55.4% goedkoper dan NYC, en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-55.4%

vs NYC

SEK 10,516

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

SEK 37,240

Nettoloon

Very strong

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Malmo?

Voorbeeld: SEK 564,729 bruto/jaar in Sweden → SEK 37,240/maand netto na belasting (20.9% effectief tarief). Volledig Sweden belastingrekenmachine →

Kostenverdeling: Malmo

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

44.6 Mid-priced

Huur

22.8 Very affordable

Boodschappen

66.2 Moderate

Restaurants

71.3 Moderate

Koopkracht

130.0 Very strong

Huur in Malmo

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum SEK 10,516/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum SEK 8,130/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum SEK 17,247/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum SEK 13,496/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 23% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoloon in Sweden

SEK 564,729 → SEK 37,240/Nettoloon (20.9% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

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Alternatieven overwegen?

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

🇸🇪 Gothenburg

Sweden

CoL index 43.9

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🇸🇪 Uppsala

Sweden

CoL index 42.0

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🇸🇪 Lund

Sweden

CoL index 40.9

Lund vs Malmo vergelijken →

Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

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