Gotemburgo
Sweden
Updated on August 11, 2025
Overview
Gothenburg is Sweden's second-largest city and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Located on the west coast by the Kattegat strait, it's a major industrial and port city founded in 1621. The city houses the largest port in the Nordic countries and is home to global companies like Volvo, AstraZeneca, and Ericsson.
Average cost of living€2,315.00
Quality of Life90/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€520.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,100.00
1-bed flat (outside)€850.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,800.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,400.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€120.00
Internet€35.00
Mobile plan€25.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.50
Monthly pass€85.00
Taxi start€4.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.65
Leisure
Cinema ticket€14.00
Fitness club€55.00
Education
Preschool (month)€140.00
Intl. primary (year)€5,300.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,200.00
sqm outside center€3,100.00
Advantages
- ✓ Excellent public transport and infrastructure
- ✓ Strong tech sector and job opportunities
- ✓ Close proximity to nature and archipelagos
- ✓ International atmosphere with many universities
- ✓ Very high quality of life
- ✓ Vibrant culture and renowned festivals
Disadvantages
- × High cost of living
- × Long and dark winters
- × Very competitive housing market
- × High taxes
- × Expensive restaurants and entertainment