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Living in Gothenburg

Gothenburg is one of the cities recorded in Sweden. Gothenburg's average net cold rent estimate was 12 at the end of 2025. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Gothenburg reached 12.8%.

Pricier rent than 85% of Swedish cities that publish it, higher unemployment than 74% of Swedish cities that publish it and dirtier air than 96% of Swedish cities that publish it.

Which Sweden-wide rules apply when you move to Gothenburg?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in SwedenNational rates and thresholds that apply in Gothenburg.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Gothenburg?

Average net cold rent is 11.83 EUR/m² per month (2025), excluding heating and operating charges.

Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.

  • Average net rent (nettokalt): 11.83 EUR/m²/month · Statistics Sweden (SCB)9
What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Gothenburg recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€226
Utilities, 85 m² flat€95
Transport pass€78
Fitness club€33
Internet, 60 Mbps€31
Mobile plan, 10 GB€17

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

Net rent across major citiesGothenburg highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Gothenburg highlighted

net rent, € / m² / month

Stockholm€13.35
Malmö€13.04
Helsingborg€12.09
Västerås€11.91
Örebro€7.00
Jönköping€6.88
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Göteborg€11.83
Lund€11.73
Norrköping€11.42
Uppsala€7.85
Umeå€7.45
Linköping€7.38
MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly32.58 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo10Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Col Groceries Index Basket Eur Month84.99 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo10Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited31.32 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo10Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly226.5 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo10Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant12.29 eur3 Aug 2026Numbeo10Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB16.53 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo10Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass78.29 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo10Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home95.29 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo10Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average net rent (nettokalt)11.83 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2025Statistics Sweden (SCB)9Official · parent municipality

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 710 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 11.83 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.

Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.

Source period: 2025

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Gothenburg?

The unemployment rate is 12.8 % (2024). Source: SCB labour-market variables by municipality, 2022–202411

Unemployment across cities in SwedenUnemployment in Gothenburg is 12.8%. Of 216 cities with data, 61 have unemployment of 8 to under 10%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Sweden per band3 cities: 4% to under 6%34–625 cities: 6% to under 8%256–861 cities: 8% to under 10%618–1053 cities: 10% to under 12%5310–1241 cities: 12% to under 14%4112–14Gothenburg 12.8%22 cities: 14% to under 16%2214–169 cities: 16% to under 18%916–182 cities: 18% to under 20%218–20

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate12.8 %31 Dec 2024SCB labour-market variables by municipality, 2022–202411Independent · parent municipality

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gothenburg. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Arbetsförmedlingen — Public employment service

Swedish Public Employment Service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Gothenburg. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Gothenburg's nearest airport was GOT, 19 km away and offered 32 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count32 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights7Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km19 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official
Nearest Major Airport IataGOT3 Aug 2026OurAirports8Official
Public transport monthly pass78.29 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo10Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gothenburg. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Municipal civic orientation for newly arrived residents — Civic Orientation

Swedish municipalities

For newly arrived residents with residence permits.

In Person, Onlinefree
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Swedish for immigrants (SFI) municipal adult education — State Language Course

Swedish municipalities under the national SFI framework

For persons over 16 eligible for SFI.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gothenburg.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 7 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Gothenburg's monthly mean temperatures were 0.8°C in January and 18.3°C in July. Gothenburg's monthly precipitation totalled 83 mm in January and 81.3 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in Gothenburg?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency (EEA)1

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Gothenburg average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°-2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Gothenburg average monthly precipitation, mm03060901208361545154748193801038593JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Gothenburg average monthly sunshine, hours0651301952604768144200252242246205150954432JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Gothenburg annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in SwedenAnnual PM2.5 in Gothenburg is 7.0 µg/m³. Of 197 cities with data, 64 have annual PM2.5 of 4 to under 5 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Sweden per band4 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³42–328 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³283–464 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³644–558 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³585–635 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³356–75 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³57–8Gothenburg 7.03 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³38–9

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency (EEA)1Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 3 · Feb 3.2 · Mar 6.4 · Apr 12.1 · May 16.9 · Jun 20 · Jul 22.4 · Aug 21.8 · Sep 17.7 · Oct 12 · Nov 7.2 · Dec 4.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.5 · Feb -1.6 · Mar -0.1 · Apr 3.6 · May 8 · Jun 11.9 · Jul 14.4 · Aug 14.1 · Sep 10.6 · Oct 6.3 · Nov 2.9 · Dec -0.1 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.8 · Feb 0.7 · Mar 3 · Apr 7.7 · May 12.4 · Jun 15.7 · Jul 18.3 · Aug 17.7 · Sep 14 · Oct 9 · Nov 5.1 · Dec 2.1 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 83 · Feb 61 · Mar 54 · Apr 51.3 · May 54.3 · Jun 73.7 · Jul 81.3 · Aug 92.8 · Sep 80 · Oct 102.9 · Nov 84.7 · Dec 93 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO5Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 46.5 · Feb 68.4 · Mar 144.4 · Apr 199.7 · May 251.9 · Jun 241.8 · Jul 245.6 · Aug 205.1 · Sep 149.9 · Oct 94.8 · Nov 44 · Dec 32.3 hours31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO6Official · nearest-station reading

Is Gothenburg a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–70%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–74%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 42–70%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–70%
Retirement55%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–70%
Average net rent (nettokalt)11.83 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Unemployment rate12.8 %31 Dec 2024Independent source · SCB labour-market variables by municipality, 2022–2024
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency (EEA)
Fitness club membership, monthly32.58 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Independent source · Numbeo
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited31.32 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Independent source · Numbeo
Private kindergarten, monthly226.5 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Independent source · Numbeo
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-06

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gothenburg when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How much does it cost to rent in Gothenburg?

Average net cold rent is 11.83 EUR/m² per month (2025), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 828 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Is the air quality good in Gothenburg?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency (EEA).

What is the unemployment rate in Gothenburg?

The unemployment rate is 12.8 % (2024). Source: SCB labour-market variables by municipality, 2022–2024.

How much is public transport in Gothenburg?

A monthly transport pass is 78.29 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Numbeo.

Is Gothenburg a good place to live?

Gothenburg may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Gothenburg, Sweden: rent, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/se/gothenburg/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. European Environment Agency (EEA) air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-06
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statistics Sweden (SCB) statistikdatabasen.scb.se · checked 2026-08-04
  10. Numbeo numbeo.com · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. SCB labour-market variables by municipality, 2022–2024 api.scb.se · checked 2026-07-26

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