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Salary Calculator
Find out exactly how much you'll earn after Swedish taxes. Covers all 290 municipalities with 2026 rates.
Budget Planner
Plan your monthly expenses with typical Swedish costs. Adjust for rent, groceries, transport, and more.
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No surprises on payday. Our calculator uses official 2026 tax rates to show your real take-home pay.
- Municipal tax for every kommun
- State tax automatically calculated
- Work tax credit (jobbskatteavdrag) applied
- Monthly and yearly breakdown
Latest Guides
What to Wear in Sweden in Winter: A Newcomer's Survival Guide
What to wear in a Swedish winter: the layering system (lager på lager), the right jacket, boots, and base layers, and what changes between Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and the north.
Moving to Sweden With a Dog or Cat: Pet Import Rules, Timeline & Costs (2026)
Bringing a dog or cat to Sweden: ISO microchip first, rabies vaccine + 21 days, EU pet passport or health certificate, register your dog within 4 weeks. Step-by-step for EU, UK, US & non-EU moves.
Public Transport Costs in Sweden 2026: SL, Västtrafik & Skånetrafiken Prices
SL costs 530 SEK/month right now (normally 1,060), Västtrafik 445 SEK, Skånetrafiken 685 SEK — Sweden temporarily halved transit prices for 2026. Full city-by-city breakdown.
Moving from Germany to Sweden: Work Permits, Pension & What Changes (2026)
Practical guide for German citizens moving to Sweden — EU registration steps, what happens to your Deutsche Rentenversicherung contributions, double taxation, and how a German CV differs from a Swedish one.
Recruitment Agencies in Sweden: How They Work & Which to Use (2026)
Recruitment agencies in Sweden never charge job seekers — here's how they actually get paid, the difference between staffing and recruitment firms, and which company to contact for tech, finance, graduate, or blue-collar roles.
Broadband in Sweden: A Newcomer's Guide
Why you often can't choose your own broadband provider in Sweden, how to get online before your personnummer arrives, and what fiber actually costs.
Financial Insights
Swedish Bank Comparison 2026: Nordea vs Handelsbanken vs SEB vs Swedbank
Head-to-head comparison of Sweden's big four banks — fees, mobile app quality, English support, mortgages, savings rates, and BankID setup — for anyone already choosing between them.
ISK Account Sweden 2026: Tax Rate ~1%, How It Works & Who Should Open One
An ISK taxes your account value at roughly 1% a year instead of 30% on gains — about 5,000 SEK/year on a 500,000 SEK account, regardless of performance. How the tax works, ISK vs KF vs a regular depå, and how to open one.
Building Credit History in Sweden as an Expat: Complete Guide
Learn how to build credit history in Sweden from scratch. Understand UC credit scores, what affects your creditworthiness, and strategies to establish credit as a newcomer.
Credit Cards in Sweden: Which Banks Offer Them to Expats?
Guide to getting a credit card in Sweden as an expat. Compare banks, understand Swedish credit requirements, and learn how to build credit history for approval.
Swish Without a Personnummer: Fixing Nordea's 'ID-Handling Krävs' Error (2026)
Getting 'svenskt personnummer och id-handling krävs' in Nordea or another bank's Swish setup? Here's exactly what that error means, why it happens, and your payment alternatives while you wait.
ROT Deduction Sweden 2026: Maximum Amount, Rules & How to Claim
ROT max 50,000 SEK/person/year (30% of labor costs). What qualifies, combined RUT+ROT limit, how to claim, and worked examples. 2026 rules.
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About Smartly.se
Smartly.se is a free resource for anyone living in or moving to Sweden. We provide accurate, up-to-date information about Swedish taxes, salary calculations, housing, healthcare, and more. Our Swedish salary calculator uses official 2026 tax rates from Statistics Sweden (SCB) and covers all 290 municipalities.
Whether you're an expat relocating to Stockholm, Gothenburg, or Malmö, or a Swedish resident looking to understand your tax situation better, our tools and guides are designed to help you make informed decisions.