Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 152 kr (£11) | £13 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 104 kr (£8) | £6 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 kr (£4.55) | £3.87 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 kr (£1.26) | £1.20 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 kr (£2.89) | £3.27 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (£2.99) | £2.36 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 kr (£3.48) | £5.27 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 kr (£2.49) | £2.35 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (£1.12) | £1.03 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (£1.39) | £2.83 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105 kr (£8) | £9 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (£1.73) | £1.79 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (£0.97) | £1.34 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,788 kr (£1,459) | £953 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,073 kr (£964) | £1,073 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,137 kr (£84) | £297 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,202 kr (£973) | £702 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,279 kr (£758) | £544 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,146 kr (£158) | £125 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 kr (£13) | £25 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,086 kr (£375) | £418 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,924 kr (£142) | £129 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 86 kr (£6) | £7 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 238 kr (£18) | £13 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 952 kr (£70) | £69 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 334 kr (£25) | £37 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,379 kr (£102) | £99 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,395 kr (£103) | £52 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 225,620 kr (£16,637) | £17,412 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (£1.44) | £1.52 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (£62) | £65 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 196 kr (£14) | £18 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (£4.02) | £2.31 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 kr (£7) | £4.96 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 413 kr (£30) | £94 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (£2.92) | £2.68 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (£2.22) | £1.57 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (£2.37) | £4.18 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (£1.76) | £2.17 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 kr (£1.62) | £1.68 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 357 kr (£26) | £13 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 450 kr (£33) | £61 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 341 kr (£25) | £15 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 808 kr (£60) | £83 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 822 kr (£61) | £72 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 240 kr (£18) | £7 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48 kr (£3.57) | £3.57 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 kr (£4.35) | £4.42 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,873 kr (£359) | £502 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 kr (£0.08) | £0.09 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 362 kr (£27) | £50 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (£5.19) | £11 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 331 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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