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Göteborg

Sweden

Large port and university city with Chalmers, University of Gothenburg and advanced industry. The tram network is extensive; rain, wind and times on the radial lines must be included in the choice of house.

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Safety 74/100
Affordability 40/100
Student-friendly 91/100
Nightlife 82/100
Transport 88/100

Last reviewed: 2026-08-15. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. Johanneberg 96/100
  2. Centrum–Vasastaden 91/100
  3. Linné–Majorna 91/100
  4. Hisingen 91/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. Centrum–Vasastaden 91/100
  2. Johanneberg 96/100
  3. Linné–Majorna 91/100
  4. Hisingen 91/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Johanneberg 96/100
  2. Linné–Majorna 91/100
  3. Hisingen 91/100
  4. Centrum–Vasastaden 91/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Hisingen 5,700 SEK
  2. Johanneberg 6,500 SEK
  3. Linné–Majorna 6,500 SEK
  4. Centrum–Vasastaden 7,000 SEK

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Hisingen 91/100
  2. Johanneberg 96/100
  3. Linné–Majorna 91/100
  4. Centrum–Vasastaden 91/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Göteborg

Johanneberg

Student hub

Johanneberg: Chalmers area very practical and student friendly, with high demand

Room
6,500 SEK
Studio
10,725 SEK
Apartment
15,275 SEK
Safety 74 Student-friendly 96 Nightlife 67 Commute 88
Pros
  • student-friendly: 96/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 6,500 SEK.
  • Useful for Chalmers.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Centrum–Vasastaden

Student hub

Centrum–Vasastaden: Central for GU and Chalmers, lively and expensive

Room
7,000 SEK
Studio
11,550 SEK
Apartment
16,450 SEK
Safety 70 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 82 Commute 88
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 7,000 SEK.
  • Useful for University of Gothenburg.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Linné–Majorna

Nightlife

Linné–Majorna: Popular and creative neighborhoods, full of clubs and trams

Room
6,500 SEK
Studio
10,725 SEK
Apartment
15,275 SEK
Safety 74 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 67 Commute 88
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 6,500 SEK.
  • Useful for GU via tram.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
nightlifestudent-friendlytransport

Hisingen

Balanced

Hisingen: Large island with industrial centers and different residential areas; choose near tram or express bus

Room
5,700 SEK
Studio
9,405 SEK
Apartment
13,395 SEK
Safety 78 Student-friendly 91 Nightlife 67 Commute 88
Pros
  • student-friendly: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 5,700 SEK.
  • Useful for GU/Chalmers via transit.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Study

Major universities in Göteborg

Chalmers University of Technology

Technical University

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Nearest neighborhoods
Johanneberg
Commute from top areas
  • Johanneberg5–15 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

Centrum–Vasastaden
7,000 SEK
Johanneberg
6,500 SEK
Linné–Majorna
6,500 SEK
Hisingen
5,700 SEK
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
Centrum–Vasastaden7,000 SEK11,550 SEK16,450 SEK
Johanneberg6,500 SEK10,725 SEK15,275 SEK
Linné–Majorna6,500 SEK10,725 SEK15,275 SEK
Hisingen5,700 SEK9,405 SEK13,395 SEK

Cheapest: Hisingen, Johanneberg, Linné–Majorna

Mid-range: Hisingen, Johanneberg, Linné–Majorna

Premium: Centrum–Vasastaden, Johanneberg, Linné–Majorna

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Vasastaden, Johanneberg

Areas to be careful with

night hubs, peripheral micro-areas to be verified

  • Generally safe city.

Student perspective: Prefer a direct tram line to campus.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Andra Långgatan

bars and music

Very popular.

Transport

Getting around Göteborg

Västtrafik operates an extensive tram, bus, ferry and regional train network.

Metro tram network
Tram / busTrams and buses are the urban backbone.
TrainCentralstation for regional and national services.
Pass info Västtrafik zones and discounts according to product.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources Västtrafik

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

Reference monthly budget Data under review

Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Göteborg

5 strengths

  1. Västtrafik operates an extensive tram, bus, ferry and regional train network.
  2. University of Gothenburg, Chalmers University of Technology: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Prefer a direct tram line to campus.
  4. More accessible than Stockholm, but the house remains competitive.
  5. Centrum–Vasastaden, Johanneberg, Linné–Majorna sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. Generally safe city.
  2. The figures are editorial ranges, not estimates: home and lifestyle dominate the budget.
  3. Availability and prices change rapidly
  4. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Göteborg

Is the tram enough?

For many areas yes; check changes and evening frequency.