Live and Work in Sweden

Hi Friends,

I'm an Indian working in Singapore presently and contemplating a long term job offer in the IT sector in Sweden.
I have some very basic questions which will help me decide on the decision, would be helpful if this community could provide me some valuable insights. I am listing out my queries below, thanks for the help.

1. Job - Salary for someone with 10+ years of experience in the IT industry whats the average salary to expect?

2. Taxation - Whats the Tax percent and is it the same for Foreigners and Citizens?

3. Housing - I might be looking at working in Stockholm, and am ok to travel for about 45 mins to an hour to work. What are the options in this scenario? Im Single and might just need a 2 bed room apartment or House.

4. Food - I'm vegetarian and prefer to cook my own food, but i might be looking at having lunch outside. Is it tough to find Veg food outside? How much would a typical veg sandwich or Pasta cost?

5. Weather - Is it true that the Winters are horrible and there is no Sun light through out winter?
    Specific question to Asians or Indians - is it tough to adapt?

6. I also heard that there is a high level of depression in general amidst people during the Winter? Is that true?

7. Health care / Insurance - How much would insurance health care cost? Are the subsidies available for foreigners as well?

8. Work Life / Balance - I've heard work life is very good in Sweden, the converse of Singapore ;-) what do people generally do in their spare time? Do Swedes mix well with outsiders?

9. Activities - Im into music and photography seriously, and would want to spend more time on these, with the less available light (I might be wrong) is it really possible to pursue my passion in photography?

That's pretty much I have in my mind at this moment, (Sorry its quite a handful)...Any answers will be truly helpful.

If there are questions about Singapore, please let me know so I can return the favour.

Thanks!!