Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 103 kr (AU$16) | AU$18 | 11% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 79 kr (AU$12) | AU$12 | 2% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 66 kr (AU$10) | AU$5.37 | 88% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 12 kr (AU$1.90) | AU$1.48 | 29% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 31 kr (AU$4.69) | AU$5.30 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 33 kr (AU$5.05) | AU$4.86 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 46 kr (AU$7) | AU$8 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 30 kr (AU$4.58) | AU$4.49 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 11 kr (AU$1.69) | AU$3.12 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 16 kr (AU$2.44) | AU$5.49 | 56% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 142 kr (AU$22) | AU$17 | 28% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 21 kr (AU$3.16) | AU$2.82 | 12% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 14 kr (AU$2.09) | AU$2.64 | 21% |
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 15,274 kr (AU$2,337) | AU$2,943 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 11,168 kr (AU$1,709) | AU$2,147 | 20% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,452 kr (AU$222) | AU$249 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 9,971 kr (AU$1,525) | AU$1,822 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 6,599 kr (AU$1,010) | AU$1,417 | 29% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 581 kr (AU$89) | AU$159 | 44% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 188 kr (AU$29) | AU$46 | 38% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,741 kr (AU$572) | AU$374 | 53% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,256 kr (AU$192) | AU$212 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 60 kr (AU$9) | AU$9 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 258 kr (AU$40) | AU$28 | 41% |
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 930 kr (AU$142) | AU$101 | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 417 kr (AU$64) | AU$59 | 8% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,051 kr (AU$161) | AU$129 | 25% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,418 kr (AU$217) | AU$131 | 65% |
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 15% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 219,976 kr (AU$33,655) | AU$27,303 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 15 kr (AU$2.31) | AU$1.38 | 67% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 692 kr (AU$106) | AU$160 | 34% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 182 kr (AU$28) | AU$21 | 31% |
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 55 kr (AU$8) | AU$8 | 8% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 99 kr (AU$15) | AU$19 | 20% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 307 kr (AU$47) | AU$61 | 22% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 47 kr (AU$7) | AU$7 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 29 kr (AU$4.46) | AU$4.57 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 30 kr (AU$4.55) | AU$5.32 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 18 kr (AU$2.72) | AU$2.66 | 2% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 20 kr (AU$3.06) | AU$3.01 | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 303 kr (AU$46) | AU$34 | 37% |
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 9% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Gothenburg (Sweden) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 393 kr (AU$60) | AU$51 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 273 kr (AU$42) | AU$39 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 823 kr (AU$126) | AU$226 | 44% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 675 kr (AU$103) | AU$80 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 121 kr (AU$19) | AU$16 | 19% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 43 kr (AU$7) | AU$4.43 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 66 kr (AU$10) | AU$10 | 3% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 4,840 kr (AU$740) | AU$634 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.12 kr (AU$0.17) | AU$0.25 | 30% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 384 kr (AU$59) | AU$72 | 18% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 62 kr (AU$9) | AU$34 | 72% |
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