- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Zimbabwe
- Gothenburg
- Harare
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Gothenburg, Sweden and Harare, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 19% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 kr ($9) | $10 | 10% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr ($8) | $7 | 14% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 kr ($5.00) | $3.61 | 39% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr ($1.30) | $1.54 | 16% |
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12 eggs, large | 24 kr ($2.81) | $3.53 | 20% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr ($2.82) | $1.22 | 131% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36 kr ($4.24) | $7 | 38% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr ($2.66) | $2.71 | 2% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr ($1.95) | $1.73 | 13% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 kr ($1.56) | $1.45 | 7% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 kr ($8) | $9 | 12% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr ($2.38) | $2.15 | 11% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr ($2.13) | $0.69 | 209% |
| Housing | 15% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,600 kr ($1,478) | $1,608 | 8% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,900 kr ($926) | $962 | 4% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 732 kr ($86) | $115 | 25% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,250 kr ($967) | $1,105 | 12% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,171 kr ($606) | $685 | 11% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 366 kr ($43) | $75 | 43% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 225 kr ($26) | $99 | 73% |
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40” flat screen TV | 5,030 kr ($590) | $984 | 40% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,265 kr ($148) | $331 | 55% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 69 kr ($8) | $10 | 21% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | 256 kr ($30) | $2.26 | 1226% |
| Clothes | 5% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 923 kr ($108) | $70 | 54% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 367 kr ($43) | $52 | 17% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 981 kr ($115) | $101 | 14% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 925 kr ($108) | $85 | 27% |
| Transportation | 21% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 21% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 171,900 kr ($20,158) | $29,137 | 31% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr ($1.68) | $1.41 | 19% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | 545 kr ($64) | $42 | 52% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 178 kr ($21) | $10 | 103% |
| Personal Care | 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 34% more expensive than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56 kr ($7) | $4.66 | 40% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 109 kr ($13) | $9 | 46% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 378 kr ($44) | $36 | 23% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 kr ($5.52) | $3.14 | 76% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr ($4.09) | $3.33 | 23% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 kr ($3.66) | $5.10 | 28% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr ($2.32) | $2.31 | 0% |
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Tube of toothpaste | 23 kr ($2.70) | $1.27 | 113% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 kr ($33) | $12 | 170% |
| Entertainment | 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in Harare (Zimbabwe) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 kr ($40) | $36 | 9% |
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2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr ($28) | $13 | 123% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 749 kr ($88) | $22 | 308% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 450 kr ($53) | $63 | 16% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 113 kr ($13) | $5.66 | 133% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 kr ($3.52) | $2.86 | 23% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 kr ($5.86) | $2.33 | 152% |
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iPod nano 16GB | 1,296 kr ($152) | $244 | 38% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kr ($0.10) | $0.23 | 57% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | 298 kr ($35) | $81 | 57% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr ($5.86) | $2.54 | 131% |
| 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 561 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2016.
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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 $2,573
(21,939 kr)
in Gothenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,500
in Harare.
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