Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 5% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 kr (kr96) | kr150 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 108 kr (kr73) | kr85 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 kr (kr43) | kr38 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18 kr (kr12) | kr14 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 kr (kr26) | kr32 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 kr (kr27) | kr20 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (kr38) | kr43 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 32 kr (kr22) | kr17 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (kr11) | kr13 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (kr12) | kr9 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (kr79) | kr81 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (kr16) | kr20 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (kr9) | kr10 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,475 kr (kr13,191) | kr12,078 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,702 kr (kr8,604) | kr10,088 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,881 kr (kr1,952) | kr797 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,678 kr (kr9,942) | kr8,998 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,465 kr (kr7,089) | kr6,853 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,967 kr (kr1,332) | kr621 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 152 kr (kr103) | kr164 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,530 kr (kr3,068) | kr2,390 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,924 kr (kr1,303) | kr488 | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 kr (kr36) | kr43 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 278 kr (kr188) | kr230 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,380 kr (kr934) | kr622 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 334 kr (kr226) | kr294 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,445 kr (kr979) | kr789 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,346 kr (kr912) | kr1,009 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 267,850 kr (kr181,426) | kr314,482 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (kr12) | kr15 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 842 kr (kr570) | kr467 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 196 kr (kr132) | kr409 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (kr37) | kr37 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 kr (kr64) | kr82 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 413 kr (kr280) | kr500 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (kr27) | kr37 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (kr20) | kr31 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (kr22) | kr18 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (kr16) | kr12 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 kr (kr18) | kr17 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 338 kr (kr229) | kr202 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 426 kr (kr288) | kr297 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 kr (kr203) | kr209 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 808 kr (kr547) | kr455 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 760 kr (kr515) | kr541 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 255 kr (kr173) | kr77 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 kr (kr39) | kr49 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (kr38) | kr42 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,873 kr (kr3,301) | kr3,632 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.10 kr (kr0.75) | kr0.88 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 362 kr (kr245) | kr211 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (kr48) | kr54 | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 288 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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