Moving to Stockholm...is my salary enough?

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.

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.