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Backend Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Stockholm and Copenhagen: Average gross pay is 10% higher in Copenhagen. Cost of living is 10% cheaper in Stockholm. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Copenhagen is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.1/10 compared to 7/10.

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Stockholm
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Copenhagen

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€67,000/yr
€74,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€39,000
€43,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€59,000
€67,000
Senior Developer Pay
€87,000
€98,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€108,000
€122,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€1,400
€1,600
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€950
€1,050
Groceries (Monthly)
€350
€380
Public Transport Pass
€100
€100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€180
€190
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€2,094/mo
CHEAPER
€2,337/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
30%
38%
Social Security Deduction
7%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€2,788/mo
€3,015/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7
7.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€694/mo
€678/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~14 months
~15 months
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