Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 79% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland)
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| Food | + 82% | |||
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 82% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 124 kr (48 zł) | 27 zł | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 kr (37 zł) | 21 zł | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (5.69 zł) | 4.27 zł | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (14 zł) | 7 zł | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (20 zł) | 15 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (12 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (5.28 zł) | 3.73 zł | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (6 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 kr (42 zł) | 27 zł | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (8 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (9 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 133% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,490 kr (6,039 zł) | 2,762 zł | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,098 kr (4,326 zł) | 2,074 zł | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,938 kr (1,145 zł) | 602 zł | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,650 kr (4,152 zł) | 1,895 zł | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,105 kr (3,160 zł) | 1,266 zł | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,690 kr (659 zł) | 235 zł | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 315 kr (123 zł) | 50 zł | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,747 kr (1,851 zł) | 1,655 zł | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,756 kr (685 zł) | 303 zł | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 102 kr (40 zł) | 23 zł | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 263 kr (103 zł) | 16 zł | + 545% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (348 zł) | 278 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 414 kr (161 zł) | 192 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (390 zł) | 281 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,181 kr (460 zł) | 260 zł | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 131% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 295,009 kr (115,008 zł) | 75,395 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (8 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 815 kr (318 zł) | 100 zł | + 218% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 203 kr (79 zł) | 26 zł | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (21 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 108 kr (42 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 421 kr (164 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (15 zł) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (14 zł) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (10 zł) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (8 zł) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 327 kr (127 zł) | 30 zł | + 330% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 12% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 387 kr (151 zł) | 71 zł | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 kr (117 zł) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 792 kr (309 zł) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 kr (485 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (65 zł) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (16 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (26 zł) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,670 kr (2,211 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.29 kr (0.89 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 345 kr (135 zł) | 113 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 80% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 252 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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