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: https://youtu.be/nMOgPHhMJ7A 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/inkomst-efter-skatt-se-tabell Migrationsverket for work permits and immigration: https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Working-in-Sweden/Employed.html Qasa apartment rentals: https://qasa.se/en Hemnet homes for sale: https://www.hemnet.se/ #workabroad #softwareengineer #lifeabroad