How much do you need to earn to live here, after Sweden takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Sweden's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Gothenburg is roughly kr19,365/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think kr28,689/month gross (kr22,225 net after ~23% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | kr8,000 Cheapest neighborhood (Kortedala) | kr13,500 Median neighborhood | kr17,500 Premium neighborhood (Centrum) |
| Groceries | kr3,200 | kr3,840 | kr4,800 |
| Transport | kr860 | kr860 | kr860 |
| Utilities | kr2,321 | kr2,321 | kr2,321 |
| Dining & Entertainment | kr1,420 | kr1,704 | kr2,130 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | kr15,801 | kr22,225 | kr27,611 |
kr19,365/month gross
kr28,689/month gross
kr36,506/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 15 neighborhoods in Gothenburg.
Kortedala
20 min by tram
kr8,000 - kr9,700
Backa
22 min by bus
kr8,600 - kr10,400
Angered
25 min by tram
kr9,800 - kr11,200
Centrum
0 min by walk
kr16,300 - kr18,700
Linné (Linnéstaden)
10 min by tram
kr15,300 - kr17,700
Eriksberg
12 min by ferry
kr14,400 - kr16,600
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Sweden's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least kr19,365/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Gothenburg. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for kr28,689/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Sweden.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 15 neighborhoods in Gothenburg is approximately kr13,223/month. Rents range from kr8,000 in Kortedala to kr18,700 in Centrum.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Gothenburg cost approximately kr3,200. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Sweden are progressive. At the budget salary level of kr19,365/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 18%. At the comfortable level of kr28,689/month, it rises to approximately 23%. This includes income tax and social contributions.