Should I move to Stockholm?

Stockholm, Sweden has a cost of living 21.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 78.7). It is ranked #42 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 127.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Sweden earning SEK 541,356 gross take home approximately SEK 35,775/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 21.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 78.7). Groceries are 25.6% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 19.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately SEK 9,532 per month. Local purchasing power index is 127.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Sweden?

In Sweden, a gross salary of SEK 541,356 per year results in approximately SEK 35,775 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 20.7%). Use our Sweden tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇸🇪 Sweden · #42 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Stockholm?

21.3% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-21.3%

vs NYC

SEK 9,532

Uppskattad hyra i

SEK 35,775

Nettolön

Very strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Stockholm?

Exempel: SEK 541,356 brutto/år i Sweden → SEK 35,775/mån netto efter skatt (20.7% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Stockholm

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

78.7 Above average

Hyra

34.3 Very affordable

Livsmedel

74.4 Moderate

Restauranger

80.9 Above average

Köpkraft

127.5 Very strong

Uppskattad hyra i Stockholm

1 rum — Stadskärna SEK 9,532/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum SEK 7,149/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna SEK 16,606/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Sweden

SEK 541,356 → SEK 35,775/Nettolön (20.7% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇸🇪 Uppsala

Sweden

CoL index 67.7

Jämför Uppsala vs Stockholm → →

🇸🇪 Malmo

Sweden

CoL index 67.7

Jämför Malmo vs Stockholm → →

🇸🇪 Gothenburg

Sweden

CoL index 65.2

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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