Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 25% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 117 kr (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84 kr (€7) | €7 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 71 kr (€6) | €3.34 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (€1.27) | €0.97 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 kr (€3.45) | €2.79 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (€3.00) | €2.15 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (€4.58) | €5.61 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (€2.39) | €1.90 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€0.98) | €1.18 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (€1.29) | €1.12 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 kr (€10) | €4.95 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (€1.75) | €2.30 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (€1.93) | €0.81 | + 138% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 14% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,116 kr (€1,249) | €1,507 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,283 kr (€1,087) | €1,041 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,463 kr (€129) | €157 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,407 kr (€832) | €1,097 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,652 kr (€589) | €724 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 581 kr (€51) | €104 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 183 kr (€16) | €26 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,741 kr (€331) | €347 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 kr (€111) | €78 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 kr (€5.34) | €7 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 kr (€23) | €9 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 12% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 960 kr (€85) | €85 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 401 kr (€36) | €31 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,097 kr (€97) | €81 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,259 kr (€111) | €96 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 18% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 194,012 kr (€17,169) | €32,756 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 kr (€1.53) | €1.93 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 778 kr (€69) | €38 | + 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 198 kr (€17) | €11 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 26% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (€4.45) | €4.57 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 99 kr (€9) | €8 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 268 kr (€24) | €77 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47 kr (€4.16) | €4.81 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.11) | €3.80 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (€2.80) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (€1.73) | €2.53 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€1.77) | €2.39 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 357 kr (€32) | €15 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 366 kr (€32) | €35 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 316 kr (€28) | €15 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 823 kr (€73) | €55 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 946 kr (€84) | €47 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 127 kr (€11) | €11 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47 kr (€4.12) | €3.24 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 69 kr (€6) | €2.06 | + 196% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,797 kr (€425) | €487 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.11 kr (€0.10) | €0.23 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 333 kr (€29) | €35 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (€5.69) | €5.20 | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,020 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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