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Gothenburg travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Gothenburg

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

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

Cost of living in Gothenburg compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Gothenburg in 2026 is 10% higher than 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 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Gothenburg by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gothenburg

Lunch

$ 15/person
($ 13 to $ 21)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 56/person
($ 35 to $ 85)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 7.7 for 500ml
($ 5.6 to $ 9.8)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 3.9)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 5.2/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 6.6)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.2/can
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.6/bottle
($ 2 to $ 4)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gothenburg

1-star hotel

$ 88/night
($ 66 to $ 229)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 155/night
($ 55 to $ 836)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 157/night
($ 67 to $ 459)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 181/night
($ 98 to $ 489)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 272/night
($ 225 to $ 387)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 209/month
($ 60 to $ 829)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 178/month
($ 55 to $ 707)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 189/month
($ 113 to $ 407)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 113/month
($ 79 to $ 210)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 221/month
($ 72 to $ 932)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Gothenburg

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.1/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 4.4)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.9/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 6.6)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 13/kg
($ 9.8 to $ 18)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.4)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 5.9)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Gothenburg

Bus ticket

$ 4.1/ticket
($ 4.1 to $ 4.1)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.9/km
($ 1.9 to $ 2)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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119% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 6.8
($ 6.8 to $ 14)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 57/24hrs
($ 42 to $ 78)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Gothenburg

Cinema

$ 19/ticket
($ 17 to $ 25)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 28/hr
($ 23 to $ 29)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Gothenburg

Cigarettes

$ 8.7/pack
($ 8.1 to $ 9.5)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 88
($ 46 to $ 123)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 42
($ 23 to $ 79)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Gothenburg

$ 134
(fair price: $ 107)

Edinburgh → Gothenburg

$ 164
(fair price: $ 125)

Dublin → Gothenburg

$ 157
(fair price: $ 118)

Manchester → Gothenburg

$ 161
(fair price: $ 126)

New York City → Gothenburg

$ 790
(fair price: $ 648)

Los Angeles → Gothenburg

$ 827
(fair price: $ 637)

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