Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 34% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103 kr ($12) | $19 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 kr ($9) | $9 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr ($8) | $7 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr ($1.45) | $1.69 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 kr ($3.57) | $6 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr ($3.84) | $7 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 kr ($5.31) | $10 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr ($3.49) | $4.89 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr ($1.29) | $2.41 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr ($1.85) | $3.43 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 kr ($17) | $16 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr ($2.41) | $2.56 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr ($1.59) | $4.30 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 32% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,274 kr ($1,779) | $2,610 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,168 kr ($1,301) | $1,963 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,452 kr ($169) | $279 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,971 kr ($1,161) | $1,732 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,599 kr ($769) | $1,316 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 581 kr ($68) | $143 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188 kr ($22) | $41 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,741 kr ($436) | $450 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 kr ($146) | $132 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 kr ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 kr ($30) | $26 | + 14% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 930 kr ($108) | $66 | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 417 kr ($49) | $75 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,051 kr ($122) | $101 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,418 kr ($165) | $172 | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 53% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,976 kr ($25,621) | $25,902 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr ($1.76) | $1.03 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 692 kr ($81) | $42 | + 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 182 kr ($21) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 48% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 99 kr ($11) | $29 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 307 kr ($36) | $115 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47 kr ($5.47) | $9 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kr ($3.39) | $4.89 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr ($3.46) | $5.81 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr ($2.07) | $5.70 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr ($2.33) | $2.05 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 303 kr ($35) | $25 | + 41% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 kr ($46) | $58 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 273 kr ($32) | $26 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 823 kr ($96) | $123 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 675 kr ($79) | $110 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 121 kr ($14) | $13 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr ($5.05) | $6 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr ($8) | $7 | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,840 kr ($564) | $429 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.12 kr ($0.13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 384 kr ($45) | $51 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr ($7) | $10 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,500 in Maui you would need to make just about $7,038 (60,429 kr) in Gothenburg.
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