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Living in Gothenburg

Sweden · temperate

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Gothenburg is a mid-sized city of roughly 580,000 people right by the sea in Sweden. The climate is temperate. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,400. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for food and eating out, live music, cycling.

Entro il 2030 qui è atteso un cambiamento concreto: west link, passante ferroviario sotto göteborg.

At a glance

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People
~580,000
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Cost / mo
~$2,400
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Climate
temperate
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Safety
4/5
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Healthcare
5/5
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Internet
5/5
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Walkable
5/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
5/5Great mineral water

Who tends to love Gothenburg

All parameters

🛡️ Safety4/5
🏥 Healthcare5/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare4/5
📶 Internet5/5
🚶 Walkable5/5
🚌 Transit5/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 6 µg/m³
🚰 Water5/5 · Great mineral water
PopularitySteady
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+18%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionStrong
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil3/5
🔌 Living off-grid4/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding4/5
✈️ Airport4/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

Popularity & prices: Steady

Accommodation prices have moved about +18% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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On the map

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