Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden

Summary of cost of living in Gothenburg

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 44,985 kr
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 20,611 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 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 139 kr
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 108 kr
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 69 kr
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 15 kr
12 eggs, large 48 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 47 kr
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 67 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 36 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 14 kr
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 22 kr
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 113 kr
2 liters of coca-cola 22 kr
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 17 kr
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 14,082 kr
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 10,908 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 3,440 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 10,379 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 7,216 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 2,177 kr
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 200 kr
40” flat screen tv 4,868 kr
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 1,761 kr
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 82 kr
Hourly rate for cleaning help 361 kr
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 935 kr
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 550 kr
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 1,185 kr
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 1,539 kr
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 309,678 kr
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 22 kr
Monthly ticket public transport 829 kr
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 212 kr
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 43 kr
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 108 kr
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 509 kr
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 38 kr
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 35 kr
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 34 kr
4 rolls of toilet paper 31 kr
Tube of toothpaste 22 kr
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 307 kr
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 468 kr
2 tickets to the movies 308 kr
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 819 kr
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 997 kr
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 164 kr
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 48 kr
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 68 kr
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 5,881 kr
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 2.29 kr
1 month of gym membership in business district 390 kr
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 68 kr
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 308 prices entered by 17 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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