Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 102% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 76% | |||
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 76% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Gothenburg | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 124 kr (RM53) | RM17 | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 kr (RM41) | RM16 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (RM24) | RM10 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (RM6) | RM7 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (RM17) | RM12 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (RM15) | RM4.87 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (RM22) | RM26 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (RM13) | RM8 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (RM5.76) | RM4.72 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (RM7) | RM11 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 kr (RM46) | RM64 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (RM9) | RM3.38 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (RM10) | RM3.96 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 116% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,490 kr (RM6,591) | RM3,094 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,098 kr (RM4,722) | RM1,858 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,938 kr (RM1,250) | RM303 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,650 kr (RM4,532) | RM2,385 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,105 kr (RM3,449) | RM1,485 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,690 kr (RM719) | RM158 | + 356% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 315 kr (RM134) | RM122 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,747 kr (RM2,020) | RM1,309 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,756 kr (RM747) | RM456 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 102 kr (RM43) | RM18 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 263 kr (RM112) | RM26 | + 336% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 48% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (RM379) | RM239 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 414 kr (RM176) | RM129 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (RM426) | RM279 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,181 kr (RM502) | RM292 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 131% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 295,009 kr (RM125,530) | RM160,496 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (RM9) | RM1.98 | + 347% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 815 kr (RM347) | RM95 | + 264% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 207 kr (RM88) | RM19 | + 366% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 73% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (RM23) | RM14 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 108 kr (RM46) | RM22 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 421 kr (RM179) | RM60 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (RM17) | RM23 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (RM12) | RM12 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (RM15) | RM15 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (RM11) | RM4.69 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (RM9) | RM6 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 327 kr (RM139) | RM38 | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 92% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Gothenburg | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 387 kr (RM165) | RM75 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 kr (RM128) | RM33 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 792 kr (RM337) | RM273 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 kr (RM529) | RM152 | + 248% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (RM71) | RM35 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (RM18) | RM15 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (RM28) | RM18 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,670 kr (RM2,413) | RM2,097 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.29 kr (RM0.97) | RM0.34 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 345 kr (RM147) | RM184 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (RM29) | RM17 | + 71% | |
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TOTAL | + 102% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 213 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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