Is SEK 39,000/month a good salary for software developer living in Stockholm?
The most significant thing about living expenses is the rents. Once you have that accounted for most other things are pretty decent value.So, here is a general guide, If you can spend only 1/2 of your salary for rental, and save the balance for transportation, groceries, recreation, apparel and utilities then you are likely in good financial shape.Moreover, 'good salary' usually will based on common factors such as the job/position/company and your own worth in the employment pool (skills, experience). You can use Payscale.com to evaluate yours based on that factors.It's a good sign when expected net salary is above the average. If your salary is above the average then this means that you are not very far from the better half or at least is good as a starting point as a good minimum salary.Therefore you can use the World Cost of Living calculator spreadsheet to get a more customized spending pattern based from your own needs.Reference/download : World Cost of Living Calculator spreadsheet (crowdsourced data)