Living in Gothenburg

Gothenburg

Canalas, seafood and maritime flair
Photo by Edvin Johansson
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Gothenburg, Sweden, a city where canals crisscross, seafood delights, and tram bells chime. Here, maritime history blends with contemporary flair.

So, pack your curiosity and get ready to explore this coastal gem in the heart of Scandinavia!

The Good

  • 🎉 Decent nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • Coffee
  • 👮 Safe
  • 🚌 Good public transport

The Bad

  • 💰 Relatively expensive
  • 🥶 Cold winters
  • 🌧️ Rains a lot
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Gothenburg
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Sweden
8%
more expensive than Sweden median
190th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Gothenburg is the second most expensive place (out of 4) to live in Sweden
  • The average salary in Gothenburg is
  • It's about 62% more expensive to live in Gothenburg than it is Medellin
  • You can expect to spend around $2,064.88 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
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Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

safe

Generally safe with low crime rates; however, petty crime can occur in tourist areas, so remain vigilant.

Internet speed

Poor

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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is mild with temperatures around 11°

Average temperatures

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Who it suits

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