Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 106 kr ($13) | $13 | 6% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 80 kr ($9) | $8 | 25% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 66 kr ($8) | $4.42 | 77% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 13 kr ($1.52) | $0.59 | 157% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 32 kr ($3.79) | $2.20 | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 34 kr ($3.98) | $3.69 | 8% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 48 kr ($5.67) | $5.97 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 30 kr ($3.55) | $3.05 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 11 kr ($1.35) | $1.38 | 2% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 17 kr ($1.97) | $3.58 | 45% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 150 kr ($18) | $14 | 23% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 21 kr ($2.52) | $2.29 | 10% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 13 kr ($1.49) | $1.98 | 24% |
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 15,274 kr ($1,810) | $1,637 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 11,168 kr ($1,324) | $1,036 | 28% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,452 kr ($172) | $179 | 4% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 9,971 kr ($1,182) | $1,039 | 14% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 6,599 kr ($782) | $774 | 1% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 581 kr ($69) | $91 | 24% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 188 kr ($22) | $43 | 48% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,741 kr ($443) | $263 | 68% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,256 kr ($149) | $124 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 60 kr ($7) | $10 | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 258 kr ($31) | $19 | 62% |
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 47% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 930 kr ($110) | $47 | 134% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 417 kr ($49) | $43 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,051 kr ($125) | $72 | 73% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,418 kr ($168) | $113 | 48% |
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 47% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 219,976 kr ($26,069) | $23,601 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 15 kr ($1.79) | $0.60 | 199% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 723 kr ($86) | $59 | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 182 kr ($22) | $17 | 24% |
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 30% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 55 kr ($7) | $9 | 26% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 99 kr ($12) | $22 | 46% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 307 kr ($36) | $102 | 64% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 47 kr ($5.57) | $7 | 17% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 29 kr ($3.45) | $3.39 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 30 kr ($3.52) | $3.96 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 18 kr ($2.11) | $3.27 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 20 kr ($2.37) | $1.59 | 49% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 303 kr ($36) | $20 | 77% |
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 394 kr ($47) | $48 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 273 kr ($32) | $25 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 823 kr ($98) | $111 | 12% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 675 kr ($80) | $93 | 14% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 121 kr ($14) | $9 | 64% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 43 kr ($5.14) | $5.32 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 66 kr ($8) | $5.32 | 47% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 4,840 kr ($574) | $429 | 34% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.12 kr ($0.13) | $0.19 | 29% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 384 kr ($46) | $35 | 29% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 62 kr ($7) | $6 | 17% |
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