Gothenburg, Sweden

In 2025, a single person living in Gothenburg needs approximately SEK 20,708/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around SEK 37,986/month. Gothenburg is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Gothenburg costs approximately SEK 12,975/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around SEK 21,798/month. Rent has changed +3.8% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Gothenburg are approximately SEK 4,360 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Gothenburg costs SEK 934 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Gothenburg average SEK 1,194 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Gothenburg is located in Sweden (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of SEK 12,975/month and total single-person expenses around SEK 20,708/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Gothenburg costs approximately SEK 156 in 2025. Budget around SEK 1,246/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 2025, a single person needs approximately SEK 20,708/month. This covers rent (SEK 12,975), groceries (SEK 4,360), transport (SEK 934), utilities (SEK 1,194) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around SEK 37,986/month.