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Free tools and practical guides for expats. Calculate your salary, understand taxes, and make smart decisions.
Smart Tools for Smart Decisions
Calculate your take-home pay and plan your budget with our free, accurate tools.
Salary Calculator
Find out exactly how much you'll earn after Swedish taxes. Covers all 290 municipalities with 2026 rates.
Budget Planner
Plan your monthly expenses with typical Swedish costs. Adjust for rent, groceries, transport, and more.
Know exactly what you'll earn
No surprises on payday. Our calculator uses official 2026 tax rates to show your real take-home pay.
- Municipal tax for every kommun
- State tax automatically calculated
- Work tax credit (jobbskatteavdrag) applied
- Monthly and yearly breakdown
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About Smartly.se
Smartly.se is a free resource for anyone living in or moving to Sweden. We provide accurate, up-to-date information about Swedish taxes, salary calculations, housing, healthcare, and more. Our Swedish salary calculator uses official 2026 tax rates from Statistics Sweden (SCB) and covers all 290 municipalities.
Whether you're an expat relocating to Stockholm, Gothenburg, or Malmö, or a Swedish resident looking to understand your tax situation better, our tools and guides are designed to help you make informed decisions.