Cost of Living in Gothenburg, Sweden for Indians

1BR Rent / month

€1,000

≈ ₹90,000/month

Total Monthly Budget

€1,950

≈ ₹175,500/month

Indian Community

Low-Medium

South Asian community size

Country

🇸🇪 Sweden

Currency: Euro (€)

💰 Monthly budget breakdown

🏠 1-bedroom apartment rent

€1,000

≈ ₹90,000

💡 Utilities (electricity, internet, heating)

€127

≈ ₹11,430

🚌 Public transport

€78

≈ ₹7,020

🛒 Groceries (incl. Indian ingredients)

€312

≈ ₹28,080

🍽️ Eating out (2–3x/week)

€176

≈ ₹15,840

📱 Phone plan

€39

≈ ₹3,510

🎭 Leisure & personal

€176

≈ ₹15,840

Total

€1,950/month

≈ ₹175,500/month

🏙️ What to expect in Gothenburg

Gothenburg is a city in Sweden that offers volvo and ericsson city, sweden's second largest, strong engineering jobs. For Indians and South Asians moving to Europe, Gothenburg represents an affordable and practical choice.

✅ Pros for Indians

✓ Affordable cost-to-salary ratio
✓ Growing South Asian community
✓ EU residence rights (work anywhere in EU)
✓ English accepted in tech/professional roles

⚠️ Things to know

✗ Sweden language helps long-term
✗ Housing market can be competitive
✗ Moderate cost of living vs India
✗ Bureaucracy takes time and patience

🔧 Useful tools for Gothenburg

🧮 Salary Calculator ✈️ Relocation Cost 🏠 Rent Affordability ⚔️ Compare Cities ✈️ Flight Finder

🌍 Other cities in Sweden

🇸🇪 Malmö

ℹ️ Figures are estimates based on 2025–2026 data. Actual costs vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle and market conditions. INR conversions use approximate rate of ₹90/€. Use these as planning benchmarks, not guarantees.