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Gothenburg Student & Living Guide

Sweden • SEK (Swedish Krona)

Sweden’s second-largest city and industrial hub (Volvo, AstraZeneca), hosting Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg. Known for a welcoming student culture and green coastal parks.

City Snapshot Summary
Total Monthly Budget:$1305 USD
Average Salary:$3,800 / month (SEK 39,500)

Gothenburg Monthly Cost Breakdown

Rent & Housing
$680
1-bed apartment or student WG
Groceries & Food
$320
Monthly staples & dining out
Public Transit
$65
Monthly metro / bus pass
Utilities & Internet
$80
Electricity, heat, wifi
Miscellaneous
$160
Leisure, health & leisure

Weather & Environment

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2°C to 22°C

Cool maritime/Nordic climate with crisp winters and pleasant summers

Average Earnings & Employment

$3,800 / month (SEK 39,500)

Estimated gross monthly income for skilled professionals in Gothenburg.

Top Universities in Gothenburg

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Karolinska Institute

World Ranking: #50 • Solna & Flemingsberg, Stockholm
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Lund University

World Ranking: #75 • Lund, Scania
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology

World Ranking: #73 • Stockholm, Uppland
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Uppsala University

World Ranking: #105 • Uppsala, Uppland
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Top Universities
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Karolinska InstituteWorld #50 • Solna & Flemingsberg, Stockholm
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Lund UniversityWorld #75 • Lund, Scania
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KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyWorld #73 • Stockholm, Uppland