Gothenburg travel budget

Gothenburg: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Gothenburg

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Gothenburg for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 81 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1921* (21028 SEK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 143 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 4120* (45094 SEK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 149 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 73 per person
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 31 per person

Total budget:

$ 5966* (65296 SEK)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Gothenburg compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Gothenburg in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Gothenburg in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Gothenburg by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gothenburg

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Gothenburg is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 10 to $ 20)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 42/person
($ 29 to $ 65)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9.1/person
($ 8.6 to $ 11)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.4 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 8.2)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.1/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 5.5)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gothenburg

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Gothenburg is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 105/night
($ 56 to $ 361)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 146/night
($ 48 to $ 795)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 139/night
($ 60 to $ 467)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 159/night
($ 89 to $ 406)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 200/night
($ 129 to $ 459)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 201/month
($ 49 to $ 847)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 162/month
($ 48 to $ 636)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 159/month
($ 86 to $ 435)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 117/month
($ 59 to $ 355)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 197/month
($ 60 to $ 829)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Gothenburg

On average, the price of supermarket food in Gothenburg is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.7/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 3.7)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.4)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 5.5)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 17)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.4)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Gothenburg

On average, the price of transport in Gothenburg is 41% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 3.1 to $ 3.5)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)

83% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 8.2
($ 5.6 to $ 11)

128% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 1261)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Gothenburg

On average, budget for leisure activities in Gothenburg is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 21)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 24/hr
($ 19 to $ 29)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Gothenburg

On average, shopping budget in Gothenburg is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.5/pack
($ 6.1 to $ 10)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 78
($ 47 to $ 111)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 24 to $ 83)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Edinburgh → Gothenburg
Edinburgh → Gothenburg
Edinburgh → Gothenburg
$ 118
(fair price: $ 76)
London → Gothenburg
London → Gothenburg
London → Gothenburg
$ 112
(fair price: $ 83)
Manchester → Gothenburg
Manchester → Gothenburg
Manchester → Gothenburg
$ 125
(fair price: $ 87)
Dublin → Gothenburg
Dublin → Gothenburg
Dublin → Gothenburg
$ 131
(fair price: $ 88)
New York City → Gothenburg
New York City → Gothenburg
New York City → Gothenburg
$ 715
(fair price: $ 588)
Los Angeles → Gothenburg
Los Angeles  → Gothenburg
Los Angeles  → Gothenburg
$ 755
(fair price: $ 578)

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About this information on the cost of living in Gothenburg

The information about the cost of living in Gothenburg shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Gothenburg was updated on 12-11-2024.

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