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Gotemburgo

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