Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 132 kr (£10) | £15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 103 kr (£8) | £5.39 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 kr (£4.65) | £2.54 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (£1.04) | £1.13 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (£3.01) | £2.28 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (£2.57) | £1.79 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (£4.05) | £2.69 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (£2.24) | £1.84 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 kr (£0.94) | £0.85 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (£1.14) | £1.60 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 kr (£9) | £7 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (£1.54) | £1.61 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (£1.31) | £1.12 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 13% 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 | 15,401 kr (£1,144) | £1,159 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,314 kr (£914) | £904 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,945 kr (£367) | £297 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,034 kr (£745) | £569 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,080 kr (£600) | £453 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,169 kr (£235) | £125 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 217 kr (£16) | £25 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,300 kr (£319) | £386 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,379 kr (£102) | £110 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 kr (£5.95) | £7 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 kr (£19) | £12 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 67% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,287 kr (£96) | £44 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 547 kr (£41) | £26 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 953 kr (£71) | £54 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,410 kr (£105) | £74 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 295,009 kr (£21,906) | £24,333 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (£1.45) | £1.62 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 794 kr (£59) | £89 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 206 kr (£15) | £15 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 kr (£3.11) | £3.03 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 108 kr (£8) | £4.55 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 383 kr (£28) | £62 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (£2.52) | £2.75 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (£2.43) | £1.32 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (£2.46) | £3.71 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (£1.73) | £1.73 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (£1.42) | £1.61 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 kr (£21) | £13 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 354 kr (£26) | £31 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 326 kr (£24) | £15 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 792 kr (£59) | £62 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 806 kr (£60) | £50 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 127 kr (£9) | £8 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 kr (£3.37) | £2.86 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (£4.55) | £3.20 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,670 kr (£421) | £389 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.29 kr (£0.17) | £0.09 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 405 kr (£30) | £32 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (£5.00) | £13 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 385 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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