Should I move to Uppsala?

Uppsala, Sweden has a cost of living 30.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 69.6). It is ranked #161 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 127.7 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Sweden earning SEK 555,546 gross take home approximately SEK 36,650/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 Uppsala?

The cost of living in Uppsala is 30.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 69.6). Groceries are 22.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 29.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately SEK 6,274 per month. Local purchasing power index is 127.7 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Sweden?

In Sweden, a gross salary of SEK 555,546 per year results in approximately SEK 36,650 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 · #161 of 558 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Uppsala?

30.4% goedkoper dan NYC — en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-30.4%

vs NYC

SEK 6,274

Geschatte huur in

SEK 36,650

Nettoloon

Very strong

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Uppsala?

Voorbeeld: SEK 555,546 bruto/jaar in Sweden → SEK 36,650/maand netto na belasting (20.8% effectief tarief). Volledig Sweden belastingrekenmachine → →

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Uppsala

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

69.6 Moderate

Huur

22.0 Very affordable

Boodschappen

77.1 Above average

Restaurants

70.6 Moderate

Koopkracht

127.7 Very strong

Geschatte huur in Uppsala

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum SEK 6,274/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum SEK 4,706/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum SEK 10,925/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

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

Belastingrealiteit

Nettoloon in Sweden

SEK 555,546 → SEK 36,650/Nettoloon (20.8% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

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Vergelijkbare opties

Alternatieven overwegen?

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🇸🇪 Malmo

Sweden

CoL index 68.1

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🇸🇪 Gothenburg

Sweden

CoL index 66.5

Gothenburg vs Uppsala vergelijken → →

🇸🇪 Lund

Sweden

CoL index 66.0

Lund vs Uppsala vergelijken → →

Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

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