Should I move to Stockholm?

Stockholm, Sweden has a cost of living 44.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 55.2). It is ranked #86 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 120.7 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 Stockholm?

The cost of living in Stockholm is 44.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 55.2). Groceries are 26.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 17.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately SEK 16,635 per month. Local purchasing power index is 120.7 (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 · #86 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Stockholm?

44.8% goedkoper dan NYC, en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-44.8%

vs NYC

SEK 16,635

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 Stockholm?

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

Kostenverdeling: Stockholm

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

55.2 Expensive

Huur

34.3 Very affordable

Boodschappen

73.3 Moderate

Restaurants

82.3 Above average

Koopkracht

120.7 Very strong

Huur in Stockholm

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum SEK 16,635/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum SEK 10,738/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum SEK 29,515/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum SEK 17,439/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 36% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoloon in Sweden

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

Volledig Sweden belastingrekenmachine →

Alternatieven overwegen?

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

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CoL index 44.6

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🇸🇪 Gothenburg

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CoL index 43.9

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🇸🇪 Uppsala

Sweden

CoL index 42.0

Uppsala vs Stockholm vergelijken →

Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Stockholm, in seconden.

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