Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 70% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland)
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 49% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Gothenburg | Poznan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 124 kr (49 zł) | 38 zł | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 kr (37 zł) | 23 zł | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (5.70 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 40 kr (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (12 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 186% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (5.29 zł) | 3.64 zł | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (6 zł) | 5.09 zł | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 kr (42 zł) | 26 zł | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (9 zł) | 3.56 zł | + 145% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 63% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Gothenburg | Poznan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,490 kr (6,046 zł) | 3,522 zł | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,098 kr (4,331 zł) | 2,633 zł | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,938 kr (1,147 zł) | 1,372 zł | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,650 kr (4,157 zł) | 2,730 zł | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,105 kr (3,163 zł) | 2,099 zł | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,690 kr (660 zł) | 255 zł | + 159% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 315 kr (123 zł) | 46 zł | + 167% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,747 kr (1,853 zł) | 1,577 zł | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,756 kr (685 zł) | 415 zł | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 102 kr (40 zł) | 32 zł | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 263 kr (103 zł) | 24 zł | + 324% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 27% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (348 zł) | 320 zł | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 414 kr (162 zł) | 120 zł | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (390 zł) | 277 zł | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,181 kr (461 zł) | 346 zł | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 102% | |||
Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 102% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 295,009 kr (115,145 zł) | 87,589 zł | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 815 kr (318 zł) | 112 zł | + 183% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 203 kr (79 zł) | 28 zł | + 180% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 23% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 108 kr (42 zł) | 33 zł | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 421 kr (164 zł) | 165 zł | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (15 zł) | 15 zł | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (10 zł) | 5.44 zł | + 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 327 kr (127 zł) | 41 zł | + 209% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 93% more expensive than in Poznan (Poland) | ||||
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Gothenburg | Poznan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 387 kr (151 zł) | 90 zł | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 300 kr (117 zł) | 51 zł | + 131% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 792 kr (309 zł) | 219 zł | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 kr (485 zł) | 131 zł | + 270% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (65 zł) | 24 zł | + 166% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (26 zł) | 11 zł | + 138% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,670 kr (2,213 zł) | 2,192 zł | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.29 kr (0.89 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 196% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 345 kr (135 zł) | 146 zł | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 70% |

These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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