Moving to Stockholm...is my salary enough?

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on 6 Jul 2012

I'm thinking of taking up a teaching contract at a university in Stockholm but I've heard the cost of living in Sweden is very high, and I'm not sure my salary will cover everything. I've got two kids who will need to go to a good school, which is an additional worry....Anyone got any insights?

Anonymous (not verified) on 6 Jul 2012 - 07:41

Hi GlobalNomad

Since you're working at a university, I would suggest asking some of your colleagues for schooling suggestions - they might have some insights about which schools produce the best students, for example.

Do you want to send them to an international/English speaking school, a biligual school or a Swedish school? There aren't many schools licensed to teach in English in Stockholm, so if you are emigrating permanently you might consider a biligual Swedish school. Otherwise the United States Embassy website has a list of English schools in Stockholm, including Tanto (www.tantoschool.org) the British International Primary School (www.britishinternationalprimaryschool.se) or Stockholm International School (www.intsch.se).

For more information check out our guide to Moving to Sweden and good luck with the move if you go for it.

Anonymous (not verified) on 30 Jul 2012 - 15:26

I would say having lived in Canada, USA, and Australia that Sweden's cost of living is quite affordable. It is important to take into consideration the public system that will cover you for medical expenses. Eating out can be expensive, but groceries are manageable and rents are regulated to remain affordable.

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