- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Zimbabwe
- Gothenburg
- Harare
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden compared to Harare, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 27% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 kr ($9) | $8 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 kr ($4.98) | $3.73 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr ($1.33) | $1.55 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 kr ($2.80) | $2.66 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr ($2.81) | $1.35 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36 kr ($4.22) | $8 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr ($2.65) | $2.33 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr ($1.94) | $1.92 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 kr ($1.55) | $1.44 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 kr ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr ($2.27) | $2.22 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr ($2.12) | $0.86 | + 147% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 4% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,600 kr ($1,472) | $1,213 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,900 kr ($923) | $840 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 kr ($85) | $103 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,250 kr ($964) | $1,049 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,171 kr ($604) | $613 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 366 kr ($43) | $75 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 225 kr ($26) | $82 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,666 kr ($428) | $625 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,033 kr ($121) | $311 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 kr ($7) | $9 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 263 kr ($31) | $2.36 | + 1202% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 2% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr ($108) | $62 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 367 kr ($43) | $53 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 880 kr ($103) | $88 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925 kr ($108) | $97 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 171,900 kr ($20,077) | $24,140 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr ($1.67) | $1.33 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 545 kr ($64) | $42 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 178 kr ($21) | $11 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr ($6) | $4.29 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 kr ($11) | $10 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 187 kr ($22) | $38 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 45 kr ($5.29) | $4.10 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr ($3.98) | $3.39 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr ($3.72) | $4.95 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr ($2.08) | $2.37 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr ($2.02) | $1.40 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 284 kr ($33) | $12 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 341 kr ($40) | $42 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr ($28) | $16 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 783 kr ($91) | $23 | + 301% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 450 kr ($53) | $66 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 124 kr ($14) | $5.98 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 kr ($3.50) | $3.53 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 kr ($5.84) | $2.31 | + 153% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,064 kr ($591) | $799 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kr ($0.10) | $0.17 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 298 kr ($35) | $79 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr ($5.84) | $2.37 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 732 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $4,025
(34,465 kr)
in Gothenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,700
in Harare.
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