Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 444 prices entered by 58 different people.
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Algeciras (Spain) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 103 kr (€10) | €10 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 76 kr (€7) | €6 | 17% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 52 kr (€5.12) | €4.15 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 11 kr (€1.03) | €0.73 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 30 kr (€2.98) | €1.83 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 32 kr (€3.15) | €1.00 | 215% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 58 kr (€5.63) | €7 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 28 kr (€2.72) | €1.04 | 161% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 9 kr (€0.86) | €0.67 | 28% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 17 kr (€1.65) | €0.47 | 249% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 103 kr (€10) | €12 | 18% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 21 kr (€2.07) | €1.37 | 52% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 16 kr (€1.58) | €0.82 | 92% |
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 87% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Algeciras (Spain) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 13,867 kr (€1,353) | €528 | 156% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 10,173 kr (€993) | €343 | 189% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 2,942 kr (€287) | €103 | 178% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 9,912 kr (€967) | €575 | 68% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,267 kr (€709) | €275 | 158% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 672 kr (€66) | €80 | 18% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 189 kr (€18) | €34 | 46% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,430 kr (€335) | €406 | 18% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,058 kr (€103) | €92 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 63 kr (€6) | €2.00 | 205% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 267 kr (€26) | €9 | 203% |
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 59% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Algeciras (Spain) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 916 kr (€89) | €48 | 86% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 428 kr (€42) | €28 | 50% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,018 kr (€99) | €75 | 32% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,415 kr (€138) | €75 | 85% |
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 49% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Algeciras (Spain) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 197,378 kr (€19,262) | €24,340 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 15 kr (€1.43) | €1.38 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 627 kr (€61) | €22 | 177% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 179 kr (€17) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Algeciras (Spain) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 56 kr (€5.50) | €5.00 | 10% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 98 kr (€10) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 206 kr (€20) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 50 kr (€4.90) | €12 | 59% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 32 kr (€3.13) | €2.50 | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 34 kr (€3.32) | €2.00 | 66% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 19 kr (€1.83) | €1.65 | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 19 kr (€1.89) | €1.51 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 273 kr (€27) | €10 | 166% |
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Algeciras (Spain) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 393 kr (€38) | €22 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 263 kr (€26) | €14 | 87% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 800 kr (€78) | €83 | 6% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 782 kr (€76) | €50 | 53% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 127 kr (€12) | €8 | 56% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 44 kr (€4.26) | €3.70 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 62 kr (€6) | €3.42 | 77% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 4,840 kr (€472) | €700 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.12 kr (€0.11) | €0.28 | 61% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 378 kr (€37) | €37 | 0% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 57 kr (€5.60) | €4.49 | 24% |
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For example, you would need at least €2,334
(23,913 kr)
in Gothenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Algeciras.