Software Engineer in Sweden: The HARSH Reality of Taxes, Housing, and Work Permits

I am an American Software Engineer working in Stockholm, sharing the realities of working in Sweden.

This video is a follow up to my previous video where I discussed the benefits of working in Sweden. In this video, I will share the challenging aspects that every Software Engineer should know before moving to Sweden. Previous video:    • Working in Sweden as a Software Engin...  

WATCH TO LEARN:
Real Stockholm tech salaries (before and after tax)
Actual apartment prices and housing market challenges
True cost of living comparison (US versus Sweden)
Work permit complications
Cultural challenges for expats
Partner visa realities
Swedish work culture adjustment

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:21 VAT & Capital Gains Tax Reality
00:53 Stockholm Software Engineer Salaries
01:28 Take-Home Pay Breakdown
02:16 High Earner Tax Impact
02:24 Cost of Living Deep Dive
02:34 Tech Equipment Cost Comparison
03:41 Real Apartment Prices
05:39 Housing Market & Down Payments
06:45 Swedish Weather Reality
08:48 Public Information Laws
09:53 Work Culture Adjustment
10:59 Work Permit Challenges
11:42 Partner/Spouse Considerations
12:22 Final Thoughts - thanks for watching!

Sweden is an amazing country that offers great work-life balance, however, there are some downsides to working here. The cost of living continues to increase as the shortage for housing continues to grow. I share my honest experiences about working in Stockholm and provide real salaries, apartment rentals, and cultural insights.

LINKS:
Skatteverket tax calculator: https://www7.skatteverket.se/portal/i...

Migrationsverket for work permits and immigration: https://www.migrationsverket.se/Engli...

Qasa apartment rentals: https://qasa.se/en

Hemnet homes for sale: https://www.hemnet.se/

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