Cost of living
Varberg compared to Vastra Gotaland
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Overview comparison
VarbergVastra Gotaland
Consumer prices in Varberg are roughly 21% higher than in Vastra Gotaland.
Cost of living
| Item | Varberg | Vastra Gotaland |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,486 | 1,524 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,358 | 2,982 |
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| Without rent one person | 748 | 703 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,918 | 1,883 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 619.28 | 543.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,130.34 | 1,253.98 |
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| Food person | 500 | 515 |
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| Food family | 1,429 | 1,486 |
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| Transport person | 72.7 | 88.4 |
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| Transport family | 220.9 | 226.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.96 years | 68.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Varberg | Vastra Gotaland |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.24 | 10.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 83.97 | 74.34 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.6 | 9.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.42 | 6.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.14 | 4.98 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 1.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Varberg | Vastra Gotaland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 655.38 | 629.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 431.51 | 455.43 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,355.13 | 908.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 939.3 | 900.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.86 | 128.52 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.21 | 177.08 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.49 | 23.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Varberg | Vastra Gotaland |
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| Local transport ticket | 1.92 | 4.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,918 | 2,952 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,192 | 2,351 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.5 | 3.51 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 63.63% | 69.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 24.08 | 27.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.02 | 1.94 |
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Groceries
| Item | Varberg | Vastra Gotaland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 | 1.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.19 | 1.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.76 | 3.19 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.54 | 10.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.35 | 10.96 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.51 | 16.03 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.21 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | Varberg | Vastra Gotaland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.23 | 27.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.26 | 22.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.96 | 27.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 26.93 | 24.38 |
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| Brand Jeans | 100.06 | 73.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.89 | 94.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 144.57 | 145.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,475 | 5,831 |
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