Latvia vs Sweden: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about SEK 998,114) you take home €60,359 in Latvia and SEK 662,847 in Sweden (about €58,441) — Latvia leaves you 3% more.
You keep more in Sweden up to about €70,000, and more in Latvia above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Latvia | Sweden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000SEK 249,528 | $18,590€16,352 | $20,814SEK 207,655 | Sweden +12% |
| $39,791€35,000SEK 396,977 | $28,445€25,020 | $31,984SEK 319,092 | Sweden +12% |
| $60,255€53,000SEK 601,137 | $42,090€37,022 | $46,421SEK 463,124 | Sweden +10% |
| $79,582€70,000SEK 793,954 | $54,976€48,357 | $56,755SEK 566,222 | Sweden +3% |
| $100,045€88,000SEK 998,114 | $68,621€60,359 | $66,440SEK 662,847 | Latvia +3% |
| $147,794€130,000SEK 1,474,486 | $100,459€88,364 | $89,039SEK 888,304 | Latvia +13% |
| $204,638€180,000SEK 2,041,596 | $138,361€121,702 | $115,942SEK 1,156,706 | Latvia +19% |
| $295,589€260,000SEK 2,948,972 | $196,958€173,244 | $158,987SEK 1,586,150 | Latvia +24% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Latvia or Sweden?
At €88,000, Latvia takes less of your pay: you keep 69% there, against 66% in Sweden.
What is the top tax rate in Latvia and Sweden?
The top income tax rate is 40.6% in Latvia 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 €60,359 in Latvia 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