Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden

Summary of cost of living in Gothenburg

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 45,221 kr
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 23,742 kr
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Gothenburg
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 141 kr
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 108 kr
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 63 kr
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 18 kr
12 eggs, large 39 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 40 kr
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 56 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 32 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 16 kr
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 18 kr
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 117 kr
2 liters of coca-cola 23 kr
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 14 kr
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 19,475 kr
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 12,702 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 2,881 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 14,678 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 10,465 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 1,967 kr
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 152 kr
40” flat screen tv 4,530 kr
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 1,924 kr
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 53 kr
Hourly rate for cleaning help 278 kr
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,380 kr
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 334 kr
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 1,445 kr
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 1,346 kr
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 267,850 kr
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 18 kr
Monthly ticket public transport 842 kr
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 196 kr
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 54 kr
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 94 kr
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 413 kr
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 40 kr
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 30 kr
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 32 kr
4 rolls of toilet paper 24 kr
Tube of toothpaste 27 kr
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 338 kr
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 426 kr
2 tickets to the movies 300 kr
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 808 kr
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 760 kr
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 255 kr
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 57 kr
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 56 kr
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 4,873 kr
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.10 kr
1 month of gym membership in business district 362 kr
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 70 kr
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 186 prices entered by 16 different people.
Latest price update: March 17, 2025

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