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Frontend Developer 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 Stockholm: Average gross pay is 5% higher in Stockholm. Cost of living is 5% 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 7/10.

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Gothenburg
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Stockholm

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€59,000/yr
€62,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€34,000
€36,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€52,000
€55,000
Senior Developer Pay
€76,000
€81,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€95,000
€100,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€1,300
€1,400
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€880
€950
Groceries (Monthly)
€335
€350
Public Transport Pass
€95
€100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€175
€180
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€1,994/mo
CHEAPER
€2,094/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
30%
30%
Social Security Deduction
7%
7%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€2,457/mo
€2,599/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
7
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€463/mo
€505/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~22 months
~20 months
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