🇸🇪 Sweden · #206 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Gothenburg

3.7% below the Sweden average

Ranked #206 of 546 cities · More expensive than 62.3% of cities worldwide

Compared to Sweden average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Gothenburg

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom SEK 7,143/mo ≈ $741 SEK 5,357/mo ≈ $556 25%
3-Bedroom SEK 12,435/mo ≈ $1,290 SEK 9,326/mo ≈ $968 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-3.7% Average
Rent
-1.5% Average
Groceries
-4.3% Average
Restaurants
-2.7% Average
Purchasing Power
+19.8% Strong

Living in Gothenburg: What to Expect

Gothenburg is average by global standards (ranked #206 of 546 cities). It is 3.7% cheaper than the Sweden average, based on 5 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Sweden earning SEK 551,746 gross take home SEK 36,430/month after tax (20.8% effective rate). See full Sweden tax calculator →

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