Business
- Corporate Tax
- 20.6%
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 65,000 SEK per m² (e.g., 35 m² = 2,275,000 SEK)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 45,000 SEK per m² (e.g., 35 m² = 1,575,000 SEK)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 60,000 SEK per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 3,000,000 SEK)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 40,000 SEK per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 2,000,000 SEK)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 55,000 SEK per m² (e.g., 75 m² = 4,125,000 SEK)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 38,000 SEK per m² (e.g., 75 m² = 2,850,000 SEK)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 30% (often reduced by tax treaties)
- Tax System
- Residency-based; worldwide income for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- Approx. 52-55% (National + Municipal tax)
- VAT
- 25% standard; 12% food/hotels; 6% books/transport
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable to residents
- Property Tax
- Municipal property fee (Fastighetsavgift), capped at approx. 9,500 SEK/year
- Property Transaction Tax
- 1.5% Stamp Duty for individuals
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; income tax is high but includes full social benefits
Working and Networking
- Best Cafe for Work
- Wayne's Coffee (Smedsgränd 4) or Güntherska (Östra Ågatan 31)
- Networking Events
- Uppsala Innovation Centre (UIC) meetups, Creative Mornings Uppsala
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Uppsala Facebook Group, InterNations Uppsala
- Best Coworking Space
- Base10 (Sveavägen 8) - Student/Startup focus. Embassy of Design (approx. 2,500 SEK/month)
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber, Bolt, Uppsala Taxi (+46 18 100 000)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Tier, Voi electric scooters; Donkey Republic bike sharing
- Best Beach Nearby
- Fjällnora (30 mins drive) or Lyssnarängen on Lake Ekoln
- Top Regional Airline
- SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) flying from nearby Arlanda (ARN)
- Highway Access
- E4 Motorway connects directly to Stockholm (70km) and Arlanda (35km)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Uppsala Centralstation (UL and SJ trains)
- Public Transport Passes
- UL (Uppsala Län) Movingo. 30-day ticket approx. 990 SEK
- Regional Travel
- Mälartåg or SJ trains to Stockholm (40 mins), UL Bus 801 to Arlanda
- Top International Airline
- Norwegian, Lufthansa, KLM
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Akademiska Sjukhuset (Uppsala University Hospital)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Hot Yoga Uppsala (Vaksalagatan 12), Yoga Shala (Skolgatan 1)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Friskis & Svettis (multiple locations), Nordic Wellness, Fitness24Seven
- Laundry Services
- Most rentals have 'Tvättstuga' (shared laundry). Dry cleaning at Rent Å Snyggt
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Foodora, Wolt
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) or Wallenbergare at Hambergs Fisk
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Legume (Vegetarian buffet), Dirty Vegan
- Best Dessert Spots
- Kafé Svea, Ofvandahls Hovkonditori (historic vibe)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Willys (Kungsängen), Lidl, Uppsala Saluhall (high-end but quality)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.se, Apotea.se (pharmacy), Komplett.se (electronics)
- Grocery Delivery
- Mathem.se, ICA Online
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Svartbäcksgatan and the Student Nations (requires Guest Card)
- Local Brewery
- Bryggeriet Ångkvarn
- Wine Bars
- Dryck Vinbar (Östra Ågatan 59)
- Street Food Stalls
- Jalla (Kebab/Falafel on Vaksalagatan)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Ai Sushi, Miss Voon (Asian Fusion), Yukikos Sushi
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Uppsala Cathedral (Domkyrka), Gustavianum
- Museums & Art Venues
- Bror Hjorths Hus, Uppsala Art Museum (at the Castle)
- Historical Sites
- Gamla Uppsala (Royal Mounds), Linnaeus Garden
- Religious Sites
- Uppsala Cathedral, Gamla Uppsala Church
- Annual Events
- Valborg (April 30th) - massive student celebration
- Cultural Districts
- Fjärdingen (Old university quarter)
- Theater Venues
- Uppsala Stadsteater
- Local Markets
- Vaksala Torg (regular flea markets and local goods)
- Music Scene
- Uppsala Konsert & Kongress (UKK), Katalin and all that Jazz
- Street Art
- Murals around Gottsunda and central pedestrian tunnels
- Cooking Classes
- Medborgarskolan (various culinary workshops)
- Art Galleries
- Galleri 1, Å-huset
- Historic Buildings
- Uppsala Castle, Carolina Rediviva Library
- Local Heritage
- Viking history and the legacy of Carl Linnaeus
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Stadsskogen (City Forest), Hågadalen nature reserve
- National Parks Nearby
- Tyresta National Park (1.5 hours drive towards Stockholm)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Linnaeus Trails (Linnéstigarna), River Fyris walk
- Scenic Viewpoints
- The hill at Uppsala Castle overlooking the city
- Birdwatching Locations
- Lake Övre Föret
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated grills at Hammarskog or Sunnerstaåsen
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- PostNord, DHL Service Points (usually in supermarkets)
- Tech Repair Services
- mStore (Apple Authorised), Digital Inn
- Table Tennis Spots
- Fyrishov sports complex
- Language Classes
- SFI (Swedish for Immigrants), Folkuniversitetet
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Stadsbiblioteket, Carolina Rediviva (University Library)
- Community Centers
- Kulturhuset Grand
- Gaming Lounges
- Kappa Bar (Esports bar)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino Cosmopol (Stockholm is the nearest formal casino)
Essentials
- City
- Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden
- Population
- 245,000
- Internet Speed
- 95 Mbps average, Fiber optics widely available
- Currency & Banking
- Swedish Krona (SEK). 1 USD ≈ 10.50 SEK, 1 EUR ≈ 11.40 SEK
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high quality (sourced from Uppsala Esker)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Telia, Tele2, Telenor. Prepaid SIMs available at Pressbyrån for approx. 100 SEK
- Banking for Expats
- Handelsbanken, SEB, Swedbank. Revolut and Wise widely used
- Accommodation
- Studentstaden, Heimstaden, Rikshem. High demand, complex queuing system
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, extremely. Many shops and cafes do not accept cash
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Forenom Apartments (approx. 15,000 SEK/month)
- Budget Accommodation
- Uppsala City Hostel (approx. 600 SEK/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- City Center (Centrum/Fjärdingen) near the Cathedral
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Luthagen or Kåbo (quiet, green, near University and cafes)