- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Zimbabwe
- Gothenburg
- Harare
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Gothenburg (Sweden) and Harare (Zimbabwe)
| Food | 40% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 40% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 81 kr ($12.20) | $10.75 | 14% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr ($9.83) | $3.50 | 181% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 44 kr ($6.53) | $3.79 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr ($1.35) | $1.60 | 16% |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 kr ($3.84) | $2.50 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr ($3.60) | $1.60 | 125% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 kr ($6.68) | $5.60 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr ($3.43) | $3.50 | 2% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 15.83 kr ($2.37) | $3.33 | 29% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 15 kr ($2.25) | $1.50 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 102 kr ($15.21) | $14.50 | 5% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr ($3.30) | $2 | 65% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14.29 kr ($2.14) | $1.75 | 22% |
| Housing | 15% | ||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 9,357 kr ($1,402) | $1,100 | 27% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,300 kr ($195) | $167 | 17% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 274 kr ($41) | $86 | 52% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,857 kr ($728) | $1,600 | 55% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 1,200 kr ($180) | $500 | 64% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 kr ($8.04) | $15.50 | 48% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 kr ($30) | $2 | 1399% |
| Clothes | 113% | ||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 113% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 1,000 kr ($150) | $30 | 400% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 336 kr ($50) | $25 | 101% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 914 kr ($137) | $120 | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,014 kr ($152) | $80 | 90% |
| Transportation | 34% | ||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 34% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 197,250 kr ($29,565) | $36,000 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14.28 kr ($2.14) | $1.26 | 70% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 482 kr ($72) | $41 | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 194 kr ($29) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 58% | ||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 58% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 93 kr ($13.92) | $3.50 | 298% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr ($5.84) | $2.50 | 134% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr ($4.88) | $3.60 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr ($5.22) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr ($3.80) | $6 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19.71 kr ($2.95) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 254 kr ($38) | $12.50 | 205% |
| Entertainment | 27% | ||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 27% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 281 kr ($42) | $33 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 231 kr ($35) | $8.33 | 315% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 530 kr ($79) | $20 | 297% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 814 kr ($122) | $58 | 112% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 105 kr ($15.72) | $4 | 293% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr ($5.57) | $2.33 | 139% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 46 kr ($6.93) | $1.88 | 270% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,347 kr ($202) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.56 kr ($0.38) | $1 | 62% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 393 kr ($59) | $40 | 47% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 53 kr ($7.99) | $1 | 699% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 799 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2013.
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Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 31% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $4,107
(27,400 kr)
in Gothenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,125
in Harare.