Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 20% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 117 kr (€10) | €10 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84 kr (€7) | €7 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 71 kr (€6) | €3.99 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (€1.26) | €1.13 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 kr (€3.44) | €2.98 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (€2.99) | €2.18 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (€4.57) | €5.20 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (€2.39) | €2.18 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (€0.98) | €1.58 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (€1.29) | €0.98 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 110 kr (€10) | €5.56 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (€1.75) | €1.97 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (€1.92) | €1.22 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 21% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,116 kr (€1,246) | €1,069 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,283 kr (€1,084) | €706 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,463 kr (€129) | €153 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,407 kr (€830) | €522 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,652 kr (€587) | €425 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 581 kr (€51) | €109 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 183 kr (€16) | €21 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,741 kr (€330) | €448 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 kr (€111) | €92 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 kr (€5.32) | €4.89 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 kr (€23) | €12 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is about the same as in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 960 kr (€85) | €77 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 401 kr (€35) | €37 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,097 kr (€97) | €90 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,259 kr (€111) | €112 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 194,012 kr (€17,121) | €22,774 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 kr (€1.52) | €1.58 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 778 kr (€69) | €78 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 198 kr (€17) | €15 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (€4.44) | €6 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 99 kr (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 268 kr (€24) | €45 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47 kr (€4.15) | €3.41 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (€3.10) | €2.01 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (€2.79) | €2.39 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (€1.72) | €1.24 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (€1.76) | €1.14 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 357 kr (€31) | €16 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 19% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 366 kr (€32) | €33 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 316 kr (€28) | €21 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 823 kr (€73) | €51 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 946 kr (€84) | €46 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 127 kr (€11) | €7 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47 kr (€4.11) | €2.75 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 69 kr (€6) | €2.98 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,797 kr (€423) | €592 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.11 kr (€0.10) | €0.10 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 333 kr (€29) | €32 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (€5.68) | €5.73 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 87 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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