Denmark, Norway, & Sweden—three Nordic countries that often get grouped together but come with very different price tags. Let’s take a look at how their cost of living compares. 💸 🏠 Rent Housing isn’t cheap in the Nordics, but Sweden offers the most affordable option at €725/month for a one-bedroom apartment. Denmark comes next at €950/month, while Norway tops the list at €980/month—with Oslo often exceeding this. 🛒 Groceries Grocery bills can add up fast, especially in Norway at €310/month—the highest of the three. Denmark follows at €270/month, while Sweden is the most budget-friendly at €250/month. 🚇 Transport Public transport costs vary, with Denmark being the most expensive at €80/month. Sweden follows at €73/month, while Norway is the most affordable at €68/month—though many Norwegians rely on cars due to geography. 💻 Internet Norway is also the priciest for internet, averaging €52/month. Denmark is more reasonable at €35/month, while Sweden is the cheapest at €30/month. 🎓 University Tuition Higher education is costly for non-EU/EEA students. Norway is the most expensive, averaging €1,681/month, followed by Sweden at €1,375/month. Denmark offers the best deal at €1,165/month. 💡 Taxes All three countries have a 25% VAT, but Norway and Sweden apply reduced rates—15% in Norway & 12% in Sweden for groceries, with Sweden also taxing books & public transport at 6%. 💶 Net Salary 💰 Denmark leads with €3,424/month, followed by Norway at €3,088/month, while Sweden trails at €2,651/month. Lower costs in Sweden help balance things out, but salaries go further in Denmark & Norway. 🌍 Would you prefer hygge, fika, or breathtaking fjords? Let us know! 🌍 The research is based on publicly available data. 📖 Ready to take your tech career to a global scale? Book a career counseling session with us and secure a superior job, earn a higher salary, or relocate to a new place—with our help. 👉 Like, 🔗 share, & ▶️ follow for more career tips & job advice! #rent #lifeindenmark #lifeinsweden #lifeinnorway #rent #expenses #salary #tax