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Cost of Living in Gothenburg

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden · Population 674,529

▲ +0% vs Sweden average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)kr10,390 ($980)
Couple, monthlykr18,739 ($1,768)
Family of four, monthlykr24,522 ($2,313)

Estimated Prices in Gothenburg

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantkr101 ($9.54)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangekr404 ($38.16)per meal
Cappuccinokr30.34 ($2.86)each
Monthly groceries (single person)kr2,292 ($216)per month
Monthly public transport passkr371 ($34.98)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentkr978 ($92.22)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)kr283 ($26.71)per month
Fitness club membershipkr283 ($26.71)per month
Cinema ticketkr74.16 ($7.00)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrekr5,244 ($495)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrekr3,648 ($344)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrekr10,945 ($1,033)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Gothenburg is kr35,955 ($3,392) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of kr10,390 ($980) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly kr13,507 ($1,274) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (kr3,648 ($344)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Gothenburg

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Nearby Cities

Mölndal

7 km away · Västra Götaland

Mölnlycke

11 km away · Västra Götaland

Landvetter

15 km away · Västra Götaland

Lindome

18 km away · Västra Götaland

Kungälv

18 km away · Västra Götaland

Billdal

18 km away · Västra Götaland

Hönö

19 km away · Västra Götaland

Lerum

19 km away · Västra Götaland

Other Major Cities in Sweden

Stockholm

Stockholm · pop. 999,239

kr12,977 ($1,224) / mo

Malmö

Skåne · pop. 339,316

kr10,390 ($980) / mo

Uppsala

Uppsala · pop. 177,074

kr9,752 ($920) / mo

Uppsala

Stockholm · pop. 174,982

kr9,752 ($920) / mo

Norrköping

Östergötland · pop. 137,326

kr9,752 ($920) / mo

Västerås

Västmanland · pop. 131,643

kr9,752 ($920) / mo

Örebro

Örebro · pop. 128,658

kr9,752 ($920) / mo

Linköping

Östergötland · pop. 116,851

kr9,752 ($920) / mo

Living in Gothenburg

Gothenburg is one of the key cities in Sweden. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is kr10,390 ($980), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around kr3,648 ($344) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to kr24,522 ($2,313) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately kr18,739 ($1,768) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Gothenburg is kr35,955 ($3,392). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least kr13,507 ($1,274) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gothenburg expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated kr10,390 ($980) per month in Gothenburg including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Sweden.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Gothenburg?
A net salary of around kr13,507 ($1,274) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Gothenburg with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Gothenburg is kr35,955 ($3,392).
How much is rent in Gothenburg?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated kr5,244 ($495) per month in the city centre and kr3,648 ($344) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about kr10,945 ($1,033).
Is Gothenburg cheaper than Sweden on average?
No — Gothenburg is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Sweden average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Gothenburg?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at kr2,292 ($216) in Gothenburg. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about kr101 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around kr30 ($3).
How do transport costs in Gothenburg compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Gothenburg is estimated at kr371 ($35). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Gothenburg are estimates based on Sweden national averages adjusted for city size (population 674,529). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.