Sweden · Europe
Gothenburg
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$2,450Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,650/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Sweden.
Healthcare
Universal tax-funded system run by 21 regions delivers high-quality care, with private clinics (often publicly contracted) concentrated in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo.
Taxes
Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions and investment income, with double-tax treaties or foreign tax credits relieving double taxation.
English
Very high — English is widely spoken across age groups and nationwide, especially in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo and in healthcare, banking and public services.
Getting in — Sweden
Full Sweden guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Residence Permit for Higher Education Studies
Length of the course, renewable
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Gothenburg at a glance
Gothenburg, Sweden costs about $2,450 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 47% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,150 and the smallest is transport at $80. In our data internet averages 250 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Madrid at $2,400 a month to Lisbon at $2,500.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Gothenburg
How much does it cost to live in Gothenburg?
A solo remote worker in Gothenburg, Sweden spends an estimated $2,450 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Gothenburg?
Rent in Gothenburg is an estimated $1,150 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Gothenburg?
Internet in Gothenburg averages 250 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Gothenburg?
A coworking space in Gothenburg costs an estimated $170 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Gothenburg safe?
Gothenburg has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Gothenburg's nomad score?
Gothenburg scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.