Sweden vs Sweden · 397 km apart
Sweden
single / month
Cheaper overallSweden
single / month
| Expense | Gothenburg | Stockholm | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.54 | $11.70 | Gothenburg |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $38.16 | $46.80 | Gothenburg |
| Cappuccino | $2.86 | $3.51 | Gothenburg |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $216 | $265 | Gothenburg |
| Monthly public transport pass | $34.98 | $42.90 | Gothenburg |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $92.22 | $113 | Gothenburg |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.71 | $32.76 | Gothenburg |
| Fitness club membership | $26.71 | $32.76 | Gothenburg |
| Cinema ticket | $7.00 | $8.58 | Gothenburg |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $495 | $639 | Gothenburg |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $344 | $444 | Gothenburg |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,033 | $1,333 | Gothenburg |
| Total single-person budget | $980 | $1,224 | Gothenburg |
| Average net salary | $3,392 | $4,160 |
Gothenburg is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Gothenburg runs about $980 versus $1,224 in Stockholm — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Stockholm 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 Gothenburg · Full cost of living in Stockholm