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Sweden · Europe · Population 608,462 · Europe/Stockholm

Gothenburg in Sweden (Europe) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$2433 incl. rent, a safety index of 54.2/100, an average annual temperature of 8.5°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$2433incl. rent · est. range

$2068 – $2920

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

54.2/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

8.5°C avg/yr

1044mm · 2834h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

184Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

6.2µg/m³ PM2.5 · Good

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

See country-level info · verify with officials

Source: Sweden snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Gothenburg?

Gothenburg has an estimated monthly cost of ~$2433 including rent (range $2068–$2920), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Gothenburg safe?

Gothenburg scores 54.2/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Sweden?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Sweden. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Gothenburg?

Median fixed broadband download is about 184 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Sweden

Sweden: GDP per capita ~$63,133 (World Bank), HDI 0.952, Global Peace Index rank #17 (IEP 2024). Open Sweden country page →

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