Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 106 kr (C$16) | C$20 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 80 kr (C$12) | C$10 | 19% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 66 kr (C$10) | C$5.78 | 69% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 13 kr (C$1.91) | C$1.98 | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 32 kr (C$4.76) | C$4.18 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 34 kr (C$5.00) | C$3.04 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 48 kr (C$7) | C$10 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 30 kr (C$4.45) | C$4.24 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 11 kr (C$1.69) | C$3.76 | 55% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 17 kr (C$2.47) | C$3.41 | 28% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 150 kr (C$22) | C$19 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 21 kr (C$3.16) | C$2.48 | 28% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 13 kr (C$1.88) | C$1.93 | 3% |
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 15,274 kr (C$2,273) | C$2,136 | 6% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 11,168 kr (C$1,662) | C$1,241 | 34% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,452 kr (C$216) | C$133 | 62% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 9,971 kr (C$1,483) | C$1,120 | 32% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 6,599 kr (C$982) | C$806 | 22% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 581 kr (C$86) | C$66 | 30% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 188 kr (C$28) | C$54 | 48% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,741 kr (C$557) | C$311 | 79% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,256 kr (C$187) | C$97 | 93% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 60 kr (C$9) | C$10 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 258 kr (C$38) | C$25 | 52% |
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 930 kr (C$138) | C$60 | 129% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 417 kr (C$62) | C$39 | 58% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,051 kr (C$156) | C$98 | 60% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,418 kr (C$211) | C$117 | 80% |
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 219,976 kr (C$32,729) | C$22,942 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 15 kr (C$2.25) | C$1.39 | 61% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 723 kr (C$108) | C$67 | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 182 kr (C$27) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 55 kr (C$8) | C$8 | 1% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 99 kr (C$15) | C$22 | 33% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 307 kr (C$46) | C$77 | 41% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 47 kr (C$7) | C$6 | 8% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 29 kr (C$4.34) | C$3.85 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 30 kr (C$4.42) | C$4.28 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 18 kr (C$2.65) | C$3.11 | 15% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 20 kr (C$2.97) | C$2.46 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 303 kr (C$45) | C$20 | 126% |
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 394 kr (C$59) | C$52 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 273 kr (C$41) | C$26 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 823 kr (C$122) | C$117 | 4% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 675 kr (C$100) | C$96 | 5% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 121 kr (C$18) | C$9 | 93% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 43 kr (C$6) | C$5.42 | 19% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 66 kr (C$10) | C$7 | 49% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 4,840 kr (C$720) | C$647 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.12 kr (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | 80% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 384 kr (C$57) | C$35 | 61% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 62 kr (C$9) | C$11 | 16% |
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For example, you would need at least C$7,772 (52,234 kr) in Gothenburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.