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WORK ABROAD
Work Abroad in Sweden
Compare jobs, work permission and living costs in Sweden. Plan your move with a dated pay reference and rental example from Stockholm.
Private one-bedroom rent₱66,800/month
Outside Stockholm centre
Comparison rating 4.5/5
Entry preparation and rights
Working in Sweden
Sweden is a destination to compare for a qualifying offer rather than an assumed open work right. Salary, insurance and employment conditions all matter to the application.
Job areas to investigate. Eligibility depends on the vacancy and work route.
Jobs to explore
Use these job titles to research employers in Sweden. Check the permit route for the actual vacancy. Clinical work and other regulated professions need local recognition, and customer-facing roles can require the local language.
Getting a job and work permission
Employer-supported work permit
Ask the employer to check current work-permit rules and the applicable salary threshold. Old recruitment posts can contain requirements that no longer apply.
Check the work application requirementsComplete the Philippine departure process alongside the destination application.
Documents & Requirements
New work permits
The current standard is 90% of the median salary, SEK 34,470 gross per month for applications from 16 June 2026. Pay must also match the collective agreement or usual occupation and industry conditions.
Exceptions and renewals
Listed occupations and specified applicant groups can use 75% of the median, currently SEK 28,725. Some renewals of older permits retain transitional rules through 1 December 2026. The application date and exemption category matter.
Employer-supported work permit
Ask the employer to check current work-permit rules and the applicable salary threshold. Old recruitment posts can contain requirements that no longer apply.
Living in Sweden
Housing can be difficult to arrange quickly in Stockholm. Check the legality and duration of any sublet and whether the employer can help with temporary accommodation.
Places to research Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala
One-bedroom rent outside the centre₱66,800SEK 10,636
Inexpensive restaurant meal₱1,100SEK 180
Stockholm crowd-reported benchmarks, 28 September 2026. Private apartment costs do not describe a shared room or employer-provided accommodation. Include bills, transport and insurance in your own budget.
NET SALARY BENCHMARK
Average net salary in Stockholm
The saved 28 September 2026 snapshot reports an average monthly net salary of ₱223,800 (SEK 35,620 after tax) in Stockholm. This crowd-reported city average is a comparison benchmark, not an expected salary for a Filipino worker or a particular occupation.
Compare your own offer using the amount you will receive after tax, employee contributions and payroll deductions. Housing, transport and meals included by the employer can change how much you keep.
Numbeo salary and living-cost data · Peso amounts use the fixed planning conversion shown below.
YOUR OWN NUMBERS
Would the offer work for you?
Enter the monthly amount you will actually receive after deductions and the housing cost you will pay. Use zero for rent only if accommodation is fully covered.
Left after your monthly costsAdd your costs
Include food, utilities, transport, insurance, debt payments and money sent home.
One-time moving costs and emergencies need a separate buffer.Conversion used here · 1 SEK = ₱6.284. This is a fixed planning rate, not a live transfer quote.
Comparing Sweden
The rating compares entry preparation and political rights and civil liberties. It does not rank earnings or savings. Sweden has a comparison rating of 4.5/5. The strongest score among the listed destinations is the 5.0 benchmark.
Check the work contract separately for hours, deductions, insurance and the rules for changing employer. A country score does not assess an individual employer.
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