Should I move to Stockholm?

Stockholm, Sweden has a cost of living 18.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 81.8). It is ranked #42 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 114.4 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 Stockholm?

The cost of living in Stockholm is 18.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 81.8). Groceries are 17.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 18.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately SEK 10,695 per month. Local purchasing power index is 114.4 (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 · #42 of 558 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Stockholm?

18.2% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-18.2%

vs NYC

SEK 10,695

Uppskattad hyra i

SEK 36,650

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Stockholm?

Exempel: SEK 555,546 brutto/år i Sweden → SEK 36,650/mån netto efter skatt (20.8% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Stockholm

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

81.8 Above average

Hyra

37.5 Affordable

Livsmedel

82.5 Above average

Restauranger

81.1 Above average

Köpkraft

114.4 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Stockholm

1 rum — Stadskärna SEK 10,695/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum SEK 8,021/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna SEK 18,622/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Sweden

SEK 555,546 → SEK 36,650/Nettolön (20.8% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇸🇪 Uppsala

Sweden

CoL index 69.6

Jämför Uppsala vs Stockholm → →

🇸🇪 Malmo

Sweden

CoL index 68.1

Jämför Malmo vs Stockholm → →

🇸🇪 Gothenburg

Sweden

CoL index 66.5

Jämför Gothenburg vs Stockholm → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

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

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator →

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