- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Zimbabwe
- Gothenburg
- Harare
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden compared to Harare, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 18% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 kr ($9) | $10 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 74 kr ($8) | $7 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 kr ($4.79) | $3.73 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr ($1.22) | $1.50 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 kr ($2.69) | $2.68 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr ($2.70) | $1.49 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36 kr ($4.06) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr ($2.55) | $2.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr ($1.87) | $1.78 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 kr ($1.49) | $1.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 kr ($8) | $11 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr ($2.23) | $2.22 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr ($2.04) | $0.86 | + 137% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,600 kr ($1,415) | $1,213 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,900 kr ($887) | $840 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 kr ($82) | $103 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,250 kr ($926) | $1,112 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,171 kr ($581) | $613 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 366 kr ($41) | $75 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 225 kr ($25) | $82 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,599 kr ($404) | $625 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,033 kr ($116) | $311 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr ($7) | $9 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 263 kr ($30) | $6.00 | + 393% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 2% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr ($104) | $62 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 367 kr ($41) | $53 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 883 kr ($99) | $88 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925 kr ($104) | $97 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 25% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 171,900 kr ($19,301) | $24,140 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr ($1.61) | $1.34 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 545 kr ($61) | $41 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 178 kr ($20) | $11 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 2% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 57 kr ($6) | $4.29 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 kr ($11) | $10 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 187 kr ($21) | $38 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 45 kr ($5.09) | $4.10 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr ($3.83) | $3.39 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr ($3.59) | $4.95 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr ($1.97) | $2.37 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr ($1.95) | $1.40 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 292 kr ($33) | $12 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 367 kr ($41) | $42 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr ($27) | $16 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 783 kr ($88) | $23 | + 285% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 450 kr ($51) | $66 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 123 kr ($14) | $5.98 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 kr ($3.37) | $3.53 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 kr ($5.61) | $2.31 | + 143% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,881 kr ($548) | $731 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kr ($0.09) | $0.17 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 298 kr ($33) | $79 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr ($5.61) | $2.37 | + 137% | |
| 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 653 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
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Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is about the same as in Harare (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $3,930
(35,006 kr)
in Gothenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,800
in Harare.
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