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

Borde jag flytta till Gothenburg?

34.3% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-34.3%

vs NYC

SEK 7,159

Uppskattad hyra i

SEK 36,445

Nettolön

Very strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Gothenburg?

Exempel: SEK 551,999 brutto/år i Sweden → SEK 36,445/mån netto efter skatt (20.8% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Gothenburg

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

65.7 Moderate

Hyra

24.8 Very affordable

Livsmedel

68.3 Moderate

Restauranger

69.1 Moderate

Köpkraft

144.5 Very strong

Uppskattad hyra i Gothenburg

1 rum — Stadskärna SEK 7,159/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum SEK 5,369/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna SEK 12,463/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Sweden

SEK 551,999 → SEK 36,445/Nettolön (20.8% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇸🇪 Lund

Sweden

CoL index 65.3

Jämför Lund vs Gothenburg → →

🇸🇪 Malmo

Sweden

CoL index 67.3

Jämför Malmo vs Gothenburg → →

🇸🇪 Uppsala

Sweden

CoL index 68.1

Jämför Uppsala vs Gothenburg → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Gothenburg — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator →

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