City in Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Cost of living in Gothenburg
How much a month costs in Gothenburg
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,990–2,990 (kr20,000–30,000).
Prices in Gothenburg
Typical 2026 ranges in SEK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | SEK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | kr9,000–15,000 | $896–1,490 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | kr7,000–11,000 | $697–1,100 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | kr250–450 | $25–45 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | kr1,000–1,700 | $100–169 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | kr100–140 | $10.0–13.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | kr220–380 | $22–38 |
| Cappuccino | kr38–55 | $3.8–5.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr60–90 | $6–9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr35–45 | $3.5–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr130–200 | $12.9–19.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | kr150–300 | $15–30 |
| Gym membership (month) | kr350–600 | $35–60 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr150–300 | $15–30 |
Value for money: 40/100
A value score of 40/100 means Gothenburg gives more quality of life per dollar than 39% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 78/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 6 places we cover in Sweden.
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Cost of living across Sweden
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Gothenburg
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Gothenburg?
About $996–1,340 on a lean budget, $1,990–2,990 for a comfortable month and $3,980–5,970 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Gothenburg?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs kr9,000–15,000 ($896–1,490) a month in the center and kr7,000–11,000 ($697–1,100) outside it.
How much does food cost in Gothenburg?
A local meal is kr100–140 ($10.0–13.9); a mid-range restaurant is kr220–380 ($22–38) per person.
Is Sweden expensive?
Prices in Sweden are about 87% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Västtrafik
- Göteborg & Co (Visit Gothenburg)
- Swedavia Göteborg Landvetter
- 1177 Vårdguiden
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.