Gothenburg vs London Cost of Living
Gothenburg (Sweden) · Overall index 55.5 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 50% more expensive than Gothenburg.
- Rent in London is 149% more expensive than in Gothenburg.
- Groceries in London is 35% more expensive than in Gothenburg.
| Item | Gothenburg | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +149% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,186 | $2,992 | +152% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $937 | $2,223 | +137% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,715 | $6,498 | +139% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,523 | $4,097 | +169% |
| Groceries | +35% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.93 | $1.21 | +30% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.85 | $4.07 | +43% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.48 | $4.67 | +34% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.46 | $4.37 | +26% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.4 | $14.3 | +52% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.23 | $11 | +19% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.6 | $17.4 | +28% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.48 | $5.26 | +17% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.5 | $1.98 | +32% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.28 | $4.45 | +36% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.2 | $5.8 | +38% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2 | $2.72 | +36% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.24 | $2.83 | +26% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.72 | $2.51 | +46% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.62 | $2.52 | +56% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.6 | $15.9 | +50% |
| Transport | +33% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.58 | $2.53 | +60% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $78.2 | $113 | +45% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.8 | $3.64 | +30% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.3 | $1.7 | +31% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.71 | $0.78 | +10% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $16,758 | $22,721 | +36% |
| Dining out | +27% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.4 | $21.7 | +41% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $74.7 | $106 | +42% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.84 | $9.63 | +9% |
| Cappuccino | $3.99 | $4.39 | +10% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.92 | $2.43 | +27% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.6 | $7.39 | +32% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.82 | $7.95 | +37% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.42 | $1.76 | +24% |
| Telecom | +23% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $42.7 | $51.7 | +21% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $56.8 | $63.5 | +12% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.33 | +43% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11.9 | $14.4 | +21% |
| Utilities & household | +26% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $142 | $155 | +9% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.22 | +47% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.8 | $4.47 | +18% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.14 | $1.5 | +32% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $17.7 | $20.8 | +18% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $59.9 | $85.7 | +43% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.5 | $16 | +39% |
| Men's haircut | $24 | $27 | +13% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.4 | $24 | +18% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,356 | $1,856 | +37% |
3,115 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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