Sweden
Gothenburg
#2 Top 5 cities
Gothenburg is somewhat more relaxed than Stockholm while still working very well for expats and international employers.
Country overview
Population
608Â 462
Year-round temperatures
Day: 2°C až 22°C
Night: -2°C až 14°C
Climate
Cool more oceanic climate with a somewhat milder winter and frequent cloudiness.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
3/10
Food cost
3/10
Business friendliness
8/10
Safety
8/10
Everyday safety is high, but theft, nightlife incidents, and gang-related shootings or explosions in some districts require local awareness.
Natural disaster resilience
7/10
Atlantic storms, strong wind, heavy rain, river and coastal flooding, landslides, winter ice, and occasional heatwaves are the main hazards.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
10/10
Internet speed
9/10
Internet stability
9/10
Electricity stability
10/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇩🇪Germans
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇮🇳Indians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +Good transport links
- +Good for long-term stay
- +Pleasant atmosphere
Cons
- −Higher living costs
- −Higher prices