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 539,633 gross take home approximately SEK 37,548/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 6,176 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 539,633 per year results in approximately SEK 37,548 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

Borde jag flytta till Lund?

36.8% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-36.8%

vs NYC

SEK 6,176

Uppskattad hyra i

SEK 37,548

Nettolön

Very strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Lund?

Exempel: SEK 539,633 brutto/år i Sweden → SEK 37,548/mån netto efter skatt (16.5% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Lund

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

63.2 Moderate

Hyra

22.3 Very affordable

Livsmedel

65.4 Moderate

Restauranger

68.7 Moderate

Köpkraft

138.2 Very strong

Uppskattad hyra i Lund

1 rum — Stadskärna SEK 6,176/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum SEK 4,632/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna SEK 10,757/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Sweden

SEK 539,633 → SEK 37,548/Nettolön (16.5% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇸🇪 Gothenburg

Sweden

CoL index 65.2

Jämför Gothenburg vs Lund → →

🇸🇪 Uppsala

Sweden

CoL index 67.7

Jämför Uppsala vs Lund → →

🇸🇪 Malmo

Sweden

CoL index 67.7

Jämför Malmo vs Lund → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

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

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator →

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