Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 25% 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 377 prices entered by 51 different people.
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 25% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Algeciras (Spain) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 80 kr (€8) | €10 | 19% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 74 kr (€7) | €6 | 14% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 43 kr (€4.12) | €4.15 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 10 kr (€1.00) | €0.73 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 24 kr (€2.32) | €1.83 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 24 kr (€2.33) | €1.00 | 133% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 36 kr (€3.49) | €7 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 23 kr (€2.19) | €1.04 | 110% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 17 kr (€1.61) | €0.67 | 140% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 13 kr (€1.28) | €0.47 | 171% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 70 kr (€7) | €12 | 45% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 20 kr (€1.95) | €1.37 | 42% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 18 kr (€1.75) | €0.82 | 114% |
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 51% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Algeciras (Spain) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 12,600 kr (€1,216) | €528 | 130% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,900 kr (€763) | €343 | 122% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 732 kr (€71) | €103 | 32% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 8,250 kr (€796) | €575 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 5,171 kr (€499) | €275 | 82% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 366 kr (€35) | €80 | 56% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 225 kr (€22) | €34 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,542 kr (€342) | €406 | 16% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,056 kr (€102) | €92 | 11% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 64 kr (€6) | €2.00 | 211% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 274 kr (€26) | €9 | 208% |
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 38% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Algeciras (Spain) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 923 kr (€89) | €48 | 85% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 367 kr (€35) | €28 | 27% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 950 kr (€92) | €75 | 22% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 925 kr (€89) | €75 | 20% |
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 31% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Algeciras (Spain) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 171,900 kr (€16,596) | €24,340 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 14 kr (€1.38) | €1.38 | 0% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 545 kr (€53) | €22 | 138% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 178 kr (€17) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Algeciras (Spain) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 57 kr (€5.51) | €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 (€4.85) | €12 | 60% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 33 kr (€3.19) | €2.50 | 28% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 34 kr (€3.30) | €2.00 | 65% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 18 kr (€1.78) | €1.65 | 8% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 18 kr (€1.78) | €1.51 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 250 kr (€24) | €10 | 141% |
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Algeciras (Spain) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 378 kr (€36) | €22 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 240 kr (€23) | €14 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 783 kr (€76) | €83 | 9% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 450 kr (€43) | €50 | 13% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 124 kr (€12) | €8 | 52% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 30 kr (€2.90) | €3.70 | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 50 kr (€4.83) | €3.42 | 41% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 4,840 kr (€467) | €700 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.84 kr (€0.08) | €0.28 | 71% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 298 kr (€29) | €37 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 50 kr (€4.83) | €4.49 | 7% |
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For example, you would need at least €2,119
(21,947 kr)
in Gothenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Algeciras.