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Västerås vs Gothenburg

Sweden vs Sweden · 339 km apart

Västerås

Sweden

kr9,752 ($920)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Gothenburg

Sweden

kr10,390 ($980)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Västerås is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Västerås 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 Västerås  ·  Full cost of living in Gothenburg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Västerås cheaper than Gothenburg?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $920 per month in Västerås versus $980 in Gothenburg — about 7% less.
How far is Västerås from Gothenburg?
The straight-line distance between Västerås and Gothenburg is approximately 339 km (211 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Västerås or Gothenburg?
The estimated average net salary is $3,200 in Västerås and $3,392 in Gothenburg. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,280 in Västerås versus $2,412 in Gothenburg per month.