Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 124 kr (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 kr (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (C$1.80) | C$1.98 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (C$4.97) | C$4.18 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (C$4.32) | C$3.17 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (C$3.73) | C$4.24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (C$1.67) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (C$1.99) | C$3.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 kr (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (C$2.68) | C$2.48 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (C$2.75) | C$1.93 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,490 kr (C$1,906) | C$2,136 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,098 kr (C$1,366) | C$1,247 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,938 kr (C$362) | C$124 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,650 kr (C$1,311) | C$1,120 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,105 kr (C$997) | C$805 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,690 kr (C$208) | C$66 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 315 kr (C$39) | C$54 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,747 kr (C$584) | C$311 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,756 kr (C$216) | C$97 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 102 kr (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 263 kr (C$32) | C$25 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (C$110) | C$60 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 414 kr (C$51) | C$39 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (C$123) | C$98 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,181 kr (C$145) | C$117 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 295,009 kr (C$36,307) | C$22,942 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (C$2.56) | C$1.67 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 815 kr (C$100) | C$67 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 209 kr (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (C$7) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 108 kr (C$13) | C$22 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 421 kr (C$52) | C$77 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (C$4.88) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (C$3.37) | C$3.85 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (C$4.36) | C$4.33 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (C$3.16) | C$3.16 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (C$2.51) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 327 kr (C$40) | C$20 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Gothenburg | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 387 kr (C$48) | C$51 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 kr (C$37) | C$27 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 792 kr (C$98) | C$135 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 kr (C$153) | C$96 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (C$20) | C$10 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (C$5.15) | C$5.42 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (C$8) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,670 kr (C$698) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.29 kr (C$0.28) | C$0.24 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 345 kr (C$43) | C$37 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 208 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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