EUROCOSTSCOUNTRY COMPARISON · UPDATED 2026-07-16
Liechtenstein vs Sweden: taxes, salary and cost of living
A move between Liechtenstein and Sweden is not simply a choice between a cheap and an expensive country; income, rent and taxation pull the result in different directions.
Liechtenstein vs Sweden at a glance
| Indicator | Liechtenstein | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Standard VAT | 8.1% | 25% |
| Income tax | 2.5-22.4% | 29-55% |
| Social contributions | ~17% | 38.42% |
| Tax burden | ~20% | 42.6% |
| Average monthly salary | €7,900 | €3,750 |
| Studio rent | €1,350 | €900 |
| Monthly food estimate | €500 | €360 |
| Gasoline | 1.86 €/L | 1.55 €/L |
| Electricity | 0.24 €/kWh | 0.22 €/kWh |
How far does the local salary go?
Liechtenstein records the higher listed monthly salary. The gap is €4,150, approximately 110.7% relative to the lower figure. Within the numeric EuroCosts sample, Liechtenstein ranks 1 of 27 for salary and Sweden ranks 11 of 27. That ranking is useful context, but gross and net labels must be checked in the source record.
What recurring living costs reveal
Sweden has the lower listed studio rent by €450, a 50.0% difference relative to the higher rent. Liechtenstein sits 32 of 37 and Sweden 27 of 37 in the available low-to-high rent ranking. Sweden also has the lower food estimate, so the housing result is reinforced by groceries.
After subtracting only the listed rent and food estimates, the simplified remainder is €6,050 in Liechtenstein and €2,490 in Sweden. This leaves €3,560 more in Liechtenstein, before utilities, transport, healthcare, childcare or personal taxes not already reflected in salary.
Tax profile for employees
Tax-burden values include a range or text note for at least one country. The standard VAT comparison—8.1% in Liechtenstein and 25% in Sweden—is more directly comparable, although reduced rates differ by product.
Fuel-price impact
Sweden has the lower listed gasoline price by €0.31 per litre. For a driver buying 50 litres a month, that headline difference is about €15.5 monthly, before insurance, parking and road charges.
The answer depends on your profile
For a remote worker paid from abroad, housing and daily costs may matter more than the local salary ranking; on that narrow view, Sweden deserves closer attention. A locally employed professional should instead begin with salary and payroll definitions.
Final view: Liechtenstein or Sweden?
Liechtenstein produces the stronger simplified monthly remainder in this dataset, while Sweden leads on listed rent. That split explains why there is no universal winner.
Sources and data references
- PwC standard VAT rates
- PwC personal income tax rates
- PwC corporate income tax rates
- EuroCosts data scope and generation process
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