Galway vs Gothenburg: cost of living for digital nomads
Galway, Ireland and Gothenburg, Sweden, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Gothenburg is about 6% cheaper than Galway for a month of nomad living ($2,450 vs $2,615).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,150 in Gothenburg against $1,350 in Galway.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Gothenburg: 250 Mbps typical against 180 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Galway wins 2 of the measured lines; Gothenburg wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Galway or Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is cheaper: about $2,450/month against $2,615/month in Galway, roughly 6% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Galway or Gothenburg?
Galway and Gothenburg score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Galway or Gothenburg?
Gothenburg has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 180 Mbps in Galway.
| Line | Galway | Gothenburg |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,615 | $2,450 |
| Rent | $1,350 | $1,150 |
| Food | $550 | $560 |
| Transport | $85 | $80 |
| Coworking | $150 | $170 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 180 | 250 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Galway September 11, 2026, Gothenburg September 11, 2026.