Should I move to Uppsala?

Uppsala, Sweden has a cost of living 32.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 67.7). It is ranked #158 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 131.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Sweden earning SEK 540,466 gross take home approximately SEK 35,724/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 32.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 67.7). Groceries are 28.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 28.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately SEK 5,820 per month. Local purchasing power index is 131.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Sweden?

In Sweden, a gross salary of SEK 540,466 per year results in approximately SEK 35,724 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 · #158 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Uppsala?

32.3% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-32.3%

vs NYC

SEK 5,820

Uppskattad hyra i

SEK 35,724

Nettolön

Very strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Uppsala?

Exempel: SEK 540,466 brutto/år i Sweden → SEK 35,724/mån netto efter skatt (20.7% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Uppsala

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

67.7 Moderate

Hyra

21.0 Very affordable

Livsmedel

71.1 Moderate

Restauranger

71.3 Moderate

Köpkraft

131.5 Very strong

Uppskattad hyra i Uppsala

1 rum — Stadskärna SEK 5,820/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum SEK 4,365/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna SEK 10,136/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Sweden

SEK 540,466 → SEK 35,724/Nettolön (20.7% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇸🇪 Malmo

Sweden

CoL index 67.7

Jämför Malmo vs Uppsala → →

🇸🇪 Gothenburg

Sweden

CoL index 65.2

Jämför Gothenburg vs Uppsala → →

🇸🇪 Lund

Sweden

CoL index 63.2

Jämför Lund vs Uppsala → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

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

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Sweden skattekalkylator →

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