Gothenburg, Sweden

In 2022, a single person living in Gothenburg needs approximately SEK 17,556/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around SEK 32,204/month. Gothenburg is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Gothenburg costs approximately SEK 11,000/month in 2022. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around SEK 18,480/month.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Gothenburg are approximately SEK 3,696 in 2022. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Gothenburg costs SEK 792 in 2022, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Gothenburg average SEK 1,012 in 2022, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Gothenburg is located in Sweden (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of SEK 11,000/month and total single-person expenses around SEK 17,556/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Gothenburg costs approximately SEK 132 in 2022. Budget around SEK 1,056/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Gothenburg from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 20.9% over this period (from SEK 11,000 in 2022 to SEK 13,299 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Gothenburg in 2022, a single person needs approximately SEK 17,556/month. This covers rent (SEK 11,000), groceries (SEK 3,696), transport (SEK 792), utilities (SEK 1,012) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around SEK 32,204/month.