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Data Scientist Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Gothenburg and Oslo: Average gross pay is 32% higher in Oslo. Cost of living is 30% cheaper in Gothenburg. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Gothenburg is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.1/10 compared to 6.8/10.

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Gothenburg
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Oslo

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€65,000/yr
€86,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€38,000
€50,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€58,000
€76,000
Senior Developer Pay
€84,000
€110,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€105,000
€137,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€1,300
€1,800
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€880
€1,200
Groceries (Monthly)
€335
€450
Public Transport Pass
€95
€120
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€175
€220
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€1,994/mo
CHEAPER
€2,850/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
30%
22%
Social Security Deduction
7%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€2,741/mo
€4,433/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
6.8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€747/mo
€1,583/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~13 months
~6 months
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