Bulgaria vs Sweden: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about SEK 998,114) you take home €75,940 in Bulgaria and SEK 662,847 in Sweden (about €58,441) — Bulgaria leaves you 30% more.
You keep more in Sweden up to about €22,000, and more in Bulgaria above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Bulgaria | Sweden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000SEK 249,528 | $19,408€17,071 | $20,814SEK 207,655 | Sweden +7% |
| $39,791€35,000SEK 396,977 | $32,106€28,240 | $31,984SEK 319,092 | About the same |
| $60,255€53,000SEK 601,137 | $50,523€44,440 | $46,421SEK 463,124 | Bulgaria +9% |
| $79,582€70,000SEK 793,954 | $67,917€59,740 | $56,755SEK 566,222 | Bulgaria +20% |
| $100,045€88,000SEK 998,114 | $86,335€75,940 | $66,440SEK 662,847 | Bulgaria +30% |
| $147,794€130,000SEK 1,474,486 | $129,309€113,740 | $89,039SEK 888,304 | Bulgaria +45% |
| $204,638€180,000SEK 2,041,596 | $180,468€158,740 | $115,942SEK 1,156,706 | Bulgaria +56% |
| $295,589€260,000SEK 2,948,972 | $262,324€230,740 | $158,987SEK 1,586,150 | Bulgaria +65% |
Cost of living
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Bulgaria or Sweden?
At €88,000, Bulgaria takes less of your pay: you keep 86% there, against 66% in Sweden.
What is the top tax rate in Bulgaria and Sweden?
The top income tax rate is 10% in Bulgaria and 52.7% in Sweden.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about SEK 998,114) you take home €75,940 in Bulgaria and SEK 662,847 in Sweden (about €58,441).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details