How expensive is Gothenburg compared to the rest of Sweden?

Gothenburg ranks #221 out of 577 cities globally. It is 4.3% cheaper than the Sweden average, based on 5 cities. The rent index is 23.5 and local purchasing power is 152.8.

What is the average rent in Gothenburg?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Gothenburg city centre costs approximately SEK 10,246 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to SEK 9,126 (saving 11%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around SEK 17,766.

Is Gothenburg affordable to live in?

Gothenburg is mid-priced by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is strong. Workers in Sweden earning SEK 556,488 gross take home approximately SEK 36,764 per month after tax.

🇸🇪 Sweden · 2026

Levnadskostnader i Gothenburg

4.3% under Sweden-genomsnittet

Placering #221 av 577 städer · Dyrare än 61.7% av städerna i världen

-4.3%

Levnadskostnader

-4.1%

Hyra

-6.8%

Livsmedel

+14.4%

Köpkraft

Jämfört med Sweden-genomsnittet · Se Sweden-ranking →

Hyrespriser i Gothenburg

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	SEK 10,246/mo ≈ $1,035	SEK 9,126/mo ≈ $922	11%
3 rum	SEK 17,766/mo ≈ $1,794	SEK 13,804/mo ≈ $1,394	22%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Gothenburg has a cost of living index of 44.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

44.6

Index

Sources

0.3

Gap between sources