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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 Engineer: ...   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/ #workabroad #softwareengineer #lifeabroad