Sweden
Gothenburg
second-largest city in Sweden and capital of the Västra Götaland County
6°C · this month$4,050/mo674,52912 m13 missions from 13 countries
Live & travel in Gothenburg
Monthly budget
$4,050/mo
Prices vs USA: 91%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 9.891 SEK
Internet access
96%
of people online
Air quality
5.3
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Swedish
Emergency
112
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug
Calling code
+46
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 17, 2026
Climate by month
Temperature °CRain mm
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 86%
Embassies & consulates in Gothenburg
13 missions from 13 countries
Consulate General 5
Consulate 4
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Gothenburg
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Henriksberg
RestaurantGothenburg Municipality
Gothenburg Municipality · Since 2022
Restaurant
Where to eat in Gothenburg
Restaurants and cafés
- GourmetkorvBudget
Södra Larmgatan 6
- AndrumMid-range
Östra Hamngatan 19A
- Karlson's Garage and BarMid-range
Linnégatan 54
- Feskekörka
Fisktorget 4
- BaguettenBudget
Södra Vägen 57
- GovindasBudget
Karl Johansgatan 57
- Hedens PizzeriaBudget
Wadmansgatan 4
- Café HängmattanBudget
Karljohansgatan 16
- SanguineBudget
Södra Vägen 32
- Soppa och SuntBudget
Magasinsgatan 13
- Restaurant Sunset FalafelkungenBudget
Erik Dahlbergsgatan 4
- Gyllene PragMid-range
Sveagatan 25
Bars and nightlife
- Pustervik
Järntorgsgatan 12–14
- Kaffe Kid
Värmlandsgatan 19, 413 28 Göteborg
- Steampunk Bar
Kungsgatan 7
- Språkcaféet
Esperantoplatsen 7–9
- King's Head
Andra Långgatan 32A
- Tre Små Rum
Kristinelundsgatan 4
- Ölhallen 7:an
Kungstorget 7
- Nefertiti
Hvitfeldtsplatsen 6
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Gothenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Gothenburg?
The travel guide to Gothenburg lists Gourmetkorv, Andrum, Karlson's Garage and Bar, Feskekörka, and Baguetten.
Is Gothenburg safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Sweden at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 1.1 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Gothenburg?
Roughly $4,050 per month for a remote worker, based on Sweden price levels (91% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Gothenburg in November?
In November Gothenburg averages a high of 14°C, a low of -10°C and about 100 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Gothenburg?
13 diplomatic missions, including Chile (Consulate General), China (Consulate General), Denmark (Consulate General), Norway (Consulate General), and Ukraine (Consulate General).
Cities in Sweden
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.