Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden · Population 674,529
▲ +0% vs Sweden average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | kr101 ($9.54) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | kr404 ($38.16) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | kr30.34 ($2.86) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | kr2,292 ($216) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | kr371 ($34.98) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | kr978 ($92.22) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | kr283 ($26.71) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | kr283 ($26.71) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | kr74.16 ($7.00) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | kr5,244 ($495) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | kr3,648 ($344) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | kr10,945 ($1,033) | per month |
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.
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kr9,752 ($920) / moGothenburg 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.