City Guide 2026Salaries by City in Sweden
Compare average salaries and cost of living across major cities in Sweden. Find the best places to work and live.
All Cities
5 cities with salary data
Stockholm
Avg SalarySEK 540,000
Cost Index125
+13% salary+25% cost
Gothenburg
Avg SalarySEK 480,000
Cost Index105
+1% salary+5% cost
Uppsala
Avg SalarySEK 468,000
Cost Index102
-2% salary+2% cost
Malmö
Avg SalarySEK 456,000
Cost Index100
-5% salary0% cost
Linköping
Avg SalarySEK 456,000
Cost Index92
-5% salary-8% cost
Understanding Cost of Living Index
The cost of living index shows how expensive a city is compared to the national average (100). A higher index means higher costs for housing, food, and other expenses.
Below 100
Cheaper than average
100
National average
Above 100
More expensive
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