Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 155% | |||
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Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 155% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103 kr (3,656 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 183% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 kr (2,791 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 kr (2,336 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 213% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (442 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 115% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 kr (1,088 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (1,171 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 143% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 kr (1,618 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (1,063 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 258% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (392 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 131% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (565 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 137% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 kr (5,051 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 226% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (733 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (484 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 330% | |
Housing | + 200% | |||
Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 200% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,274 kr (542,013 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 307% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,168 kr (396,307 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 314% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,452 kr (51,538 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,971 kr (353,807 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 301% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,599 kr (234,167 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 338% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 581 kr (20,611 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188 kr (6,686 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 103% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,741 kr (132,751 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 kr (44,559 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 149% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 kr (2,139 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 kr (9,168 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | + 464% | |
Clothes | + 73% | |||
Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 73% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 930 kr (32,998 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 417 kr (14,791 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,051 kr (37,312 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,418 kr (50,322 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 160% | |
Transportation | + 128% | |||
Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 128% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,976 kr (7,805,909 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (536 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 677 kr (24,026 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 285% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 182 kr (6,447 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | + 66% | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 60% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 kr (1,949 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 99 kr (3,498 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 307 kr (10,897 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47 kr (1,667 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 116% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kr (1,034 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (1,055 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (631 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (709 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 303 kr (10,749 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 483% | |
Entertainment | + 116% | |||
Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 116% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 393 kr (13,962 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 214% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 273 kr (9,697 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 245% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 823 kr (29,205 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 293% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 675 kr (23,962 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 230% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 121 kr (4,301 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 252% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 kr (1,538 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 243% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (2,350 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 457% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,840 kr (171,740 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.12 kr (40 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 384 kr (13,627 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (2,189 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 102% | |
TOTAL | + 139% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 139% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 978,386 Ft (27,572 kr) in Gothenburg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 409,000 Ft in Pécs.
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