NLVNet Life Value

Moving from
to

Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.

The verdict

Germany is 9% cheaper to live in. Tax rate goes from 36.9% to 39.4%.

Moving to Germany? NLV varies by city.

Berlin65Munich62

Tax Comparison

At $75,000 USD equivalent gross salary

🇸🇪 Sweden

Grosskr781,250
Income Tax-kr245,267
Social-kr42,980
Netkr493,003
Effective Rate36.9%

🇩🇪 Germany

Gross€68,807
Income Tax-€12,766
Social-€14,322
Net€41,719
Effective Rate39.4%

Net difference: $1,854/year in Germany.Full calculator →

What Things Actually Cost

Price Index: Sweden = 102, Germany = 93 (US = 100)

🍔

Big Mac

$5.80→$5.50
-5%
☕

Starbucks Tall Latte

$5.00→$4.70
-6%
🍺

Beer 500ml (bar)

$8.00→$5.00
-37%
📱

iPhone 16 128GB

$920.00→$900.00
-2%
🎬

Netflix Standard (monthly)

$13.00→$13.49
+4%
⛽

1L Gasoline (95)

$1.90→$1.80
-5%
🚇

Single Transit Ticket

$3.50→$3.00
-14%
🏠

Airbnb Studio (city center)

$100.00→$90.00
-10%
See all 30 products →

What Salary to Ask For

If you earn kr781,250 gross in Sweden ($75,000USD), here's what you need in Germany depending on your goal:

Same net income (tax only)

€71,964

You keep the same $47,328/yr net in both countries. But Germany taxes 2.8% more.

Same purchasing power (recommended)

€65,614

Accounts for the fact that Germany is 9% cheaper than Sweden. This is the number to negotiate.

Calculate with your exact salary →

Moving to Germany: Practicalities

Visa Openness

60/100

English Level

64/100

Expat Community

18.8%

Digital Nomad Visa

No

Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax do I save moving from Sweden to Germany?▾
The effective tax rate changes from 36.9% in Sweden to 39.4% in Germany. You keep about $1,854.22 less per year in Germany.
Is Germany cheaper to live in than Sweden?▾
Yes. Germany is about 9% cheaper across 30 everyday products (Big Mac, iPhone, gasoline, Netflix, etc.). Your money goes further.
What salary do I need in Germany to match my lifestyle in Sweden?▾
Use our salary calculator to find the exact amount. It accounts for income tax, social contributions, and cost of living differences between Sweden and Germany. As a rule of thumb: a similar gross salary should maintain your lifestyle.
Is it worth moving from Sweden to Germany?▾
It depends on your priorities. The financial difference is small. Consider quality of life, climate, healthcare, and personal factors.

Also Consider

🇸🇪 → 🇺🇸 United States🇸🇪 → 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇸🇪 → 🇫🇷 France🇸🇪 → 🇪🇸 Spain🇸🇪 → 🇵🇹 Portugal🇸🇪 → 🇮🇹 Italy