Cost of living in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 89% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 49% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 124 kr (658 ден) | 645 ден | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 kr (508 ден) | 313 ден | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (304 ден) | 208 ден | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (77 ден) | 73 ден | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 kr (214 ден) | 121 ден | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (186 ден) | 77 ден | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51 kr (272 ден) | 235 ден | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (161 ден) | 45 ден | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (72 ден) | 46 ден | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (86 ден) | 55 ден | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 kr (567 ден) | 419 ден | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 kr (115 ден) | 81 ден | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (118 ден) | 38 ден | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 148% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,490 kr (82,003 ден) | 30,990 ден | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,098 kr (58,751 ден) | 20,700 ден | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,938 kr (15,555 ден) | 7,375 ден | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,650 kr (56,383 ден) | 19,141 ден | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,105 kr (42,908 ден) | 14,531 ден | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,690 kr (8,948 ден) | 4,640 ден | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 315 kr (1,665 ден) | 947 ден | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,747 kr (25,130 ден) | 33,728 ден | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,756 kr (9,296 ден) | 5,432 ден | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 102 kr (538 ден) | 406 ден | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 263 kr (1,394 ден) | 351 ден | + 297% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 38% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (4,720 ден) | 2,388 ден | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 414 kr (2,193 ден) | 1,828 ден | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (5,296 ден) | 4,143 ден | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,181 kr (6,251 ден) | 4,499 ден | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 98% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 295,009 kr (1,561,800 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (110 ден) | 73 ден | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 815 kr (4,316 ден) | 1,603 ден | + 169% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 209 kr (1,106 ден) | 384 ден | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 64% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kr (289 ден) | 213 ден | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 108 kr (573 ден) | 251 ден | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 421 kr (2,229 ден) | 1,086 ден | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (210 ден) | 163 ден | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (145 ден) | 178 ден | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (187 ден) | 193 ден | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (136 ден) | 44 ден | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (108 ден) | 86 ден | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 327 kr (1,729 ден) | 250 ден | + 591% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Gothenburg (Sweden) is 86% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Gothenburg | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 387 kr (2,051 ден) | 1,096 ден | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 kr (1,588 ден) | 614 ден | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 792 kr (4,195 ден) | 1,132 ден | + 271% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 kr (6,583 ден) | 1,587 ден | + 315% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 167 kr (882 ден) | 289 ден | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (222 ден) | 91 ден | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (351 ден) | 123 ден | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,670 kr (30,020 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.29 kr (12 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 345 kr (1,829 ден) | 2,986 ден | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (365 ден) | 139 ден | + 163% | |
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TOTAL | + 89% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 352 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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