In Gothenburg, Sweden, a single person typically needs around $1725 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3877 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Gothenburg is 13% cheaper overall.
Gothenburg is 42% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Gothenburg is, on average, 66% lower than in New York City.
Gothenburg tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, are significant factors influencing overall expenses in Gothenburg.
Food prices in Gothenburg are 2% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport costs are 26% higher than the European benchmark, which can impact overall living expenses.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 12.7 $ |
| Dinner | 87.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.58 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.28 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.68 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.11 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 3.49 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 82.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 40.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.25 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.15 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.18 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 78 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 36.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 721 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,317 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,022 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,694 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,998 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,134 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,191 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.46% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.4 $ |
| Haircut | 28 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 122 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,801 $ |