Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is about the same as in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 162 kr (€14) | €19 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 108 kr (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 kr (€5.37) | €4.32 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 kr (€1.49) | €1.06 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 kr (€3.41) | €2.91 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (€3.53) | €1.99 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47 kr (€4.10) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 kr (€2.94) | €2.20 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (€1.32) | €1.59 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (€1.64) | €1.27 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105 kr (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (€2.04) | €2.17 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (€1.14) | €1.12 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,475 kr (€1,694) | €2,077 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,702 kr (€1,105) | €1,402 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,881 kr (€251) | €159 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,678 kr (€1,277) | €1,302 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,465 kr (€910) | €993 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,967 kr (€171) | €92 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 kr (€15) | €30 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,086 kr (€442) | €295 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,924 kr (€167) | €97 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 kr (€4.61) | €8 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 278 kr (€24) | €14 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 952 kr (€83) | €80 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 334 kr (€29) | €47 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,379 kr (€120) | €84 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,395 kr (€121) | €102 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 225,620 kr (€19,624) | €30,801 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (€1.70) | €1.60 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 838 kr (€73) | €31 | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 196 kr (€17) | €17 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (€4.74) | €5.52 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 kr (€8) | €9 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 413 kr (€36) | €56 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (€3.45) | €5.04 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (€2.62) | €2.38 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (€2.80) | €2.75 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (€2.08) | €2.06 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 kr (€1.92) | €2.29 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 357 kr (€31) | €25 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 450 kr (€39) | €43 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 341 kr (€30) | €17 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 808 kr (€70) | €48 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 822 kr (€72) | €53 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 240 kr (€21) | €12 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48 kr (€4.21) | €3.58 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 kr (€5.13) | €5.66 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,873 kr (€424) | €461 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 kr (€0.10) | €0.28 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 362 kr (€32) | €60 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (€6) | €6 | - 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,171 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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