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Gävle vs Gothenburg

Sweden vs Sweden · 442 km apart

Gävle

Sweden

kr9,752 ($920)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Gothenburg

Sweden

kr10,390 ($980)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseGävleGothenburgCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$9.00$9.54Gävle
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$36.00$38.16Gävle
Cappuccino$2.70$2.86Gävle
Monthly groceries (single person)$204$216Gävle
Monthly public transport pass$33.00$34.98Gävle
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$87.00$92.22Gävle
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$25.20$26.71Gävle
Fitness club membership$25.20$26.71Gävle
Cinema ticket$6.60$7.00Gävle
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$460$495Gävle
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$320$344Gävle
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$960$1,033Gävle
Total single-person budget$920$980Gävle
Average net salary$3,200$3,392

Verdict

Gävle is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Gävle runs about $920 versus $980 in Gothenburg — a difference of roughly 7%.

Salary-adjusted, Gothenburg leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Gävle  ·  Full cost of living in Gothenburg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gävle cheaper than Gothenburg?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $920 per month in Gävle versus $980 in Gothenburg — about 7% less.
How far is Gävle from Gothenburg?
The straight-line distance between Gävle and Gothenburg is approximately 442 km (275 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Gävle or Gothenburg?
The estimated average net salary is $3,200 in Gävle and $3,392 in Gothenburg. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,280 in Gävle versus $2,412 in Gothenburg per month.