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Meal benefit

Calculate the 2026 taxable meal benefit.

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Meal benefit 2026

If the employer pays your meals a taxable meal benefit arises. Standard values 2026: breakfast 62 kr/day, lunch or dinner 124 kr/day, full free meals 310 kr/day. Taxed as salary.

Meal benefit standard values 2026
MealValue per day
Breakfast62 kr
Lunch or dinner124 kr
Full free meals (min. three)310 kr

Updated for 2026 · Source: Skatteverket / SCB · About the calculations

Frequently asked questions

How is the meal benefit valued in 2026?

If the employer pays your meals, a taxable meal benefit arises. Standard values 2026: breakfast 62 kr/day, lunch or dinner 124 kr/day, and full free meals 310 kr/day. Taxed as salary.