Göteborg ranks 9th of 10 priced cities in Sweden on cost — $1,701 a month in essentials, 33% above Umeå, the cheapest. The average net salary of $3,690 covers that 2.2×. 105.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at kommun level. PM2.5 averages 5.8 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 1°C, Jul 17°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $897 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,057 |
| Groceries | $210 |
| Dining out | $358 |
| Utilities | $146 |
| Local transport | $90 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,701 |
| Avg net salary | $3,690 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,457 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,876 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Göteborg, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.94 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $89.12 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.58 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.98 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.82 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $7.86 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.09 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.41 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.79 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.80 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.23 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.00 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.09 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.21 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.19 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.62 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.46 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.84 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.73 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.89 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.88 |
| Monthly transit pass | $90.17 |
| Taxi start | $7.92 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.76 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.89 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $109.75 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $36.08 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $19.03 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $37.53 |
| Cinema, one seat | $19.82 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Göteborg has 105.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (kommun level). That is the 3rd-highest of 10 Sweden cities we track. Sweden's national figure is 107.2, so Göteborg runs 2 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.1°C | -3.2°C | 90% | 74% | 71 mm |
| Feb | 1.4°C | -2.9°C | 88% | 73% | 69 mm |
| Mar | 3.2°C | -0.8°C | 81% | 66% | 59 mm |
| Apr | 6.9°C | 3.1°C | 70% | 54% | 52 mm |
| May | 12.1°C | 9.6°C | 71% | 55% | 72 mm |
| Jun | 16°C | 14.7°C | 74% | 56% | 90 mm |
| Jul | 16.9°C | 16.1°C | 78% | 59% | 130 mm |
| Aug | 16.5°C | 15.8°C | 81% | 62% | 122 mm |
| Sep | 13.8°C | 12.2°C | 84% | 66% | 99 mm |
| Oct | 9.2°C | 6.3°C | 86% | 71% | 88 mm |
| Nov | 5.1°C | 1.5°C | 90% | 80% | 67 mm |
| Dec | 2.5°C | -1.5°C | 92% | 80% | 67 mm |
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