- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Zimbabwe
- Gothenburg
- Harare
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden compared to Harare, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 32% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 kr ($9) | $7 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 70 kr ($8) | $8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 kr ($4.91) | $3.14 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr ($1.36) | $1.41 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 kr ($2.76) | $2.26 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr ($2.77) | $1.24 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36 kr ($4.16) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr ($2.61) | $2.53 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr ($1.92) | $1.91 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 kr ($1.53) | $1.24 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 kr ($8) | $10 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr ($2.28) | $2.31 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr ($2.09) | $0.77 | + 173% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 19% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,600 kr ($1,450) | $1,749 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,900 kr ($909) | $960 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 kr ($84) | $114 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,250 kr ($950) | $983 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,171 kr ($595) | $576 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 366 kr ($42) | $78 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 225 kr ($26) | $107 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,675 kr ($653) | $624 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,222 kr ($141) | $326 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 69 kr ($8) | $10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 255 kr ($29) | $2.38 | + 1136% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 1% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr ($106) | $62 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 367 kr ($42) | $53 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 969 kr ($111) | $84 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925 kr ($106) | $102 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 20% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 171,900 kr ($19,786) | $27,926 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr ($1.65) | $1.45 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 545 kr ($63) | $42 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 178 kr ($21) | $10 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 31% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr ($6) | $4.21 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 kr ($13) | $9 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 358 kr ($41) | $34 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 kr ($5.80) | $4.04 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr ($4.15) | $3.37 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr ($3.75) | $4.70 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr ($2.31) | $2.38 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr ($2.44) | $1.48 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 313 kr ($36) | $14 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 365 kr ($42) | $39 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr ($28) | $14 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr ($88) | $23 | + 287% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 450 kr ($52) | $68 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111 kr ($13) | $5.61 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 kr ($3.45) | $3.09 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 kr ($5.76) | $2.20 | + 162% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,385 kr ($159) | $295 | - 46% | |
| 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 ($34) | $82 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr ($5.76) | $2.50 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 777 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least $3,207
(27,858 kr)
in Gothenburg
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$3,125
in Harare.
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