Gothenburg vs Edinburgh Cost of Living
Gothenburg (Sweden) · Overall index 55.5 — Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0
Summary
- Overall, Edinburgh is 6% more expensive than Gothenburg.
- Rent in Edinburgh is 17% more expensive than in Gothenburg.
- Groceries in Edinburgh is 8% more expensive than in Gothenburg.
| Item | Gothenburg | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +17% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,186 | $1,443 | +22% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $937 | $1,162 | +24% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,715 | $2,865 | +6% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,523 | $1,811 | +19% |
| Groceries | +8% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.93 | $0.92 | -1% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.85 | $3.19 | +12% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.48 | $3.73 | +7% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.46 | $3.67 | +6% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.4 | $11.8 | +26% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.23 | $9.77 | +6% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.6 | $14.3 | +5% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.48 | $4.4 | -2% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.5 | $1.49 | -1% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.28 | $3.65 | +11% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.2 | $4.12 | -2% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2 | $2.52 | +26% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.24 | $2.33 | +4% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.72 | $2.2 | +28% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.62 | $1.8 | +11% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.6 | $10.7 | +1% |
| Transport | +3% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.58 | $1.64 | +4% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $78.2 | $74 | -5% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.8 | $2.9 | +4% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.3 | $1.29 | -1% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.71 | $0.68 | -4% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $16,758 | $20,187 | +20% |
| Dining out | -2% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.4 | $14.3 | -7% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $74.7 | $93.6 | +25% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.84 | $9.08 | +3% |
| Cappuccino | $3.99 | $3.72 | -7% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.92 | $1.73 | -10% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.6 | $4.94 | -12% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.82 | $5.59 | -4% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.42 | $1.43 | +1% |
| Telecom | +8% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $42.7 | $54.3 | +27% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $56.8 | $53.6 | -6% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.24 | +4% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.9 | $13 | +9% |
| Utilities & household | 0% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $142 | $122 | -14% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.16 | +7% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.8 | $3.41 | -10% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.14 | $1.06 | -7% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $17.7 | $18 | +2% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $59.9 | $61.5 | +3% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.5 | $12.3 | +7% |
| Men's haircut | $24 | $26.7 | +11% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.4 | $20.3 | 0% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,356 | $1,472 | +9% |
3,202 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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