- Cost of Living
- Sweden
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- Gothenburg
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Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden compared to Harare, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 kr ($10) | $8 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 kr ($9) | $7 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 kr ($5.35) | $3.39 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr ($1.51) | $1.41 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 kr ($3.01) | $2.09 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr ($3.02) | $1.15 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36 kr ($4.53) | $7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr ($2.84) | $2.48 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr ($2.09) | $1.92 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 kr ($1.67) | $1.34 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 kr ($9) | $11 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr ($2.41) | $2.29 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr ($2.28) | $0.75 | + 205% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 3% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,600 kr ($1,580) | $1,669 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,900 kr ($990) | $873 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 kr ($92) | $103 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,250 kr ($1,034) | $1,048 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,171 kr ($648) | $612 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 366 kr ($46) | $75 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 225 kr ($28) | $82 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,299 kr ($664) | $627 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,105 kr ($139) | $312 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 69 kr ($9) | $9 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 260 kr ($33) | $2.36 | + 1283% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr ($116) | $66 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 367 kr ($46) | $53 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 849 kr ($106) | $88 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925 kr ($116) | $101 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 30% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 171,900 kr ($21,552) | $27,914 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr ($1.79) | $1.33 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 545 kr ($68) | $43 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 178 kr ($22) | $11 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 23% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr ($7) | $4.29 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 kr ($14) | $10 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 235 kr ($29) | $38 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 kr ($5.91) | $4.10 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr ($4.47) | $3.39 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr ($3.75) | $4.95 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr ($2.28) | $2.48 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr ($2.53) | $1.40 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 320 kr ($40) | $12 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 2% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 333 kr ($42) | $40 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr ($30) | $16 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 762 kr ($95) | $23 | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 450 kr ($56) | $66 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 kr ($14) | $5.88 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 kr ($3.76) | $3.54 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 kr ($6) | $2.18 | + 188% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 4,872 kr ($611) | $762 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kr ($0.11) | $0.17 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 298 kr ($37) | $80 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr ($6) | $2.48 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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