Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 131 kr (£10) | £11 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (£8) | £6 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 kr (£4.73) | £4.44 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (£1.06) | £0.76 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (£3.06) | £2.31 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 kr (£3.27) | £1.51 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (£4.12) | £4.58 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (£2.27) | £1.61 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 kr (£0.95) | £0.66 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (£1.16) | £1.68 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 kr (£9) | £7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (£1.57) | £2.09 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 kr (£1.33) | £0.78 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,401 kr (£1,163) | £1,170 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,314 kr (£930) | £690 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,945 kr (£373) | £142 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,034 kr (£757) | £684 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,080 kr (£610) | £454 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,169 kr (£239) | £73 | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 217 kr (£16) | £35 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,300 kr (£325) | £264 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,379 kr (£104) | £82 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 kr (£6) | £10 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 kr (£19) | £10 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,287 kr (£97) | £78 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 547 kr (£41) | £24 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 953 kr (£72) | £62 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,410 kr (£106) | £60 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 295,009 kr (£22,269) | £21,326 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (£1.48) | £1.42 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 794 kr (£60) | £69 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202 kr (£15) | £16 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 kr (£3.16) | £3.37 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 108 kr (£8) | £8 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 383 kr (£29) | £63 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kr (£2.56) | £3.13 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (£2.47) | £1.50 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (£2.50) | £4.00 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (£1.76) | £1.90 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (£1.45) | £2.01 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 kr (£21) | £11 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is about the same as in Sheffield (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Sheffield | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 354 kr (£27) | £29 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 326 kr (£25) | £18 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 792 kr (£60) | £62 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 806 kr (£61) | £65 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 127 kr (£10) | £9 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 kr (£3.42) | £3.09 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (£4.62) | £4.46 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,670 kr (£428) | £395 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.29 kr (£0.17) | £0.13 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 405 kr (£31) | £28 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (£5.08) | £11 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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