Relocate to Gothenburg, Sweden

Are you moving to Gothenburg, or curious about what it is like to live and work here? Then this is the place for you.

Located on Sweden’s beautiful west coast, Gothenburg is home to a thriving life science community and one of AstraZeneca’s strategic R&D centres.

At AstraZeneca Gothenburg, around 3,100 colleagues from across the world, brings different perspectives and skills together, united by a shared ambition to turn pioneering science into new medicines for patients.

But relocating is just not about find the right job. It’s also about finding a place where you can feel at home. This page brings together practical advice, useful resources and inspiration to help you prepare for your move and discover what living in Gothenburg and Sweden has to offer.

With vibrant city life, green spaces and the beautiful west coast archipelago all close by, Gothenburg has plenty to discover, both in and outside of work.

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Get inspired by our colleagues who have made the move to Gothenburg from around the world. Watch their stories and discover what it’s been like for them to live and work here.

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Discover more about life in Gothenburg by visiting Move to Gothenburg for practical information and helpful tips on everything from house finding, health care, transport and schools/pre-schools. If you are moving with a partner that is looking for a job, International House is a vibrant meeting place offering a range of welcome services, practical tips and events for international professional.

The city offers a vibrant cultural scene, great restaurants, bars and cosy coffee shops and plenty to discover. Visit the official Gothenburg website to explore upcoming events, activities, places to visit, restaurants and much more!

Want to learn more about life in Sweden? Explore guides to Swedish culture and everyday life, and don’t miss the “Work in Sweden” section for practical information, including a handy cost-of-living calculator.

Why live and work here?

Sweden is known for its beautiful nature, work-life balance, excellent English and a culture that values equality.

As an AstraZeneca employee living in Sweden, you can enjoy a range of benefits, including at least 32 days of annual leave per year, sick leave, public healthcare and education, pension benefits and generous parental leave. Explore our Benefits Brochure to learn more about the benefits of working at AstraZeneca in Sweden.

If you’re moving to Sweden, you may also be eligible for expert tax relief for up to seven years. Learn more about expert tax relief.

And then there’s fika. More than just a coffee break, fika is a Swedish tradition and a chance to pause, enjoy a coffee (and perhaps a cinnamon bun!) and catch up with colleagues or friends. It’s part of our cluture.

And no worries if you don’t speak Swedish. You’ll be part of an international environment where English is the working language. You’ll enjoy fika with colleagues from all over the world and, outside work, you’ll find that Swedes generally speak English exceptionally well.