Cost of living in Gothenburg, Sweden

Summary of cost of living in Gothenburg

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 43,581 kr
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 20,891 kr
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Gothenburg
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 124 kr
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 96 kr
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 57 kr
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 15 kr
12 eggs, large 40 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 35 kr
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 51 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 30 kr
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 14 kr
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 16 kr
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 107 kr
2 liters of coca-cola 22 kr
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 22 kr
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 15,490 kr
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 11,098 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 2,938 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 10,650 kr
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 8,105 kr
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 1,690 kr
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 315 kr
40” flat screen tv 4,747 kr
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 1,756 kr
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 102 kr
Hourly rate for cleaning help 263 kr
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 892 kr
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 414 kr
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 1,000 kr
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 1,181 kr
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 295,009 kr
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 21 kr
Monthly ticket public transport 815 kr
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 205 kr
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 54 kr
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 108 kr
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 421 kr
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 40 kr
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 27 kr
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 35 kr
4 rolls of toilet paper 26 kr
Tube of toothpaste 20 kr
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 327 kr
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 387 kr
2 tickets to the movies 300 kr
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 792 kr
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,243 kr
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 167 kr
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 42 kr
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 66 kr
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 5,670 kr
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 2.29 kr
1 month of gym membership in business district 345 kr
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 69 kr
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 204 prices entered by 11 different people.
Latest price update: June 03, 2023

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