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Are you planning a removal to Gothenburg from the UK? With the beat of a city and nature on its doorstep, it sounds like a great place to live! You’ll find yourself even more at home in this city due to its strong English heritage which gave rise to the nickname Little London. So, use Sirelo’s moving guide to start your life in the home away from home and read on from moving costs, an excellent checklist, tips and free removal quotes!
As with every move, when you’re moving to Gothenburg from the UK, the cost will be at the forefront of your mind. Well, we’re glad to inform you the cost might not be so harrowing! For an average 3-bed house, you can expect to pay between £3,800 to £5,200.
One thing that you might be interested in knowing is that there are multiple factors that affect the price of a move. Furthermore, if you know what these factors are, you can influence the cost! So, read our international removals costs page to know more.
Finally, we have a little table below that breaks down the cost of moving to Gothenburg from the UK based on household size and mode of transport. Just know that using road transport is also faster, which may be a factor in the mode of transport you choose.
| Road transport | Sea transport | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £2,300 – £3,200 | £2,100 – £2,900 |
| 3 bed | £3,800 – £5,200 | £4,500 – £6,200 |
| 5 bed | £6,300 – £8,500 | £7,000 – £9,400 |
Finding a removal company for a move to Gothenburg can prove a little difficult. By filling out the form below, we do the hard work, and you’ll receive 5 free removal quotes. Then you just have to choose the company that best suits you!
Moving to Gothenburg is a big step and there can be quite a bit to organise, however that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your life. Thus, to help take the sting out of planning a move, we’ve made a little checklist of the most important steps to take!
Of course, if you like attention to detail and being well prepared, you can read our more general checklist for moving abroad that covers even more!
As a UK citizen moving to Gothenburg, you’ll probably be glad to hear that you won’t need a visa! However, you will need a work permit. This does necessitate a job, as it will be your employer who applies on your behalf. Furthermore, you can’t be in Gothenburg when applying, unless you happen to be a student.
Although, if you happen to be a passport holder from an EU or EEA country, you are not required to have a work permit and are free to move to Gothenburg.
Before you move, don’t forget to gather the following important documents. You should also keep them safe and make duplicates!
Moving is a big task, and you’ll likely want one of the top international removal companies to help you move, it’ll make everything easier!
If you find the thought of packing to be a nightmare, don’t worry our expert packing guide will help you through! With great tips on how to pack for your removal to Gothenburg, it’ll be a very helpful resource.
Similar to the UK, Sweden has a publicly funded healthcare option that will become avail once you’ve settled. In the meantime, you’ll need to use either the GHIC (alternatively a EHIC) or private health insurance when moving to Gothenburg. In a foreign land for the first time, knowing that an accident won’t break the bank is a huge relief!
Tax is never a fun topic, it’s almost like nails on a chalkboard. But when leaving the UK, you need to inform HMRC about your change of address so you don’t get taxed in two countries.
When you arrive in Sweden, you’ll need to apply for a personnummer (Personal Identity Number), if you intend to stay longer than 3 months. You’ll need it to pay taxes, open a bank account, and more. So, get on it when you arrive!
If you intend to live in Gothenburg long term, it might be worth opening a local bank account, so you don’t face daily conversion fees and trying to contact a bank in another country. Some of the big banks in Sweden are:
When moving to Sweden, you’ll be glad to know that taking a pet with you isn’t too hard! You just need to ensure your pet has:
If you would like drive in Sweden, then you’ll need to get your British license switched for a Swedish license.
This is a typical feature of moving to a new country. Learning the local language will also help you in making friends. You can do this online before you go or take language lesson when you arrive. The choice is yours and det är aldrig för sent (It’s never too late)!
As the second largest city in Sweden, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there will be plenty to do in Little London! Furthermore, the city is relatively close to three capitals and hosts a plethora of yearly festivals. A vibrant city you’ll be slow to leave!
To give you an idea of the cost-of-living in Gothenburg, we made the table below so you can compare London and Little London in terms of their prices, and the little one is considerably more affordable. 😊
| Metric | London | Gothenburg |
| Rent 3-bed apartment city centre | £3,250 | £1,300 |
| Price/m2 in the city centre | £12,150 | £4,100 |
| Monthly utilities for 85m2 apartment | £190 | £130 |
| Cappuccino | £3.00 | £1.65 |
| 0.5L of draught beer | £5.00 | £2.95 |
| 12 eggs | £2.24 | £1.90 |
Gothenburg has a long history as economical strong city being a hub for trading and company headquarters, such as Volvo and Ericsson. The main sectors in Gothenburg are manufacturing, industry, banking, and finance. The sectors are adapting with the times and becoming more high-tech, thus opening up more possibilities in the city.
Some great online portals to find a job in Gothenburg are:
As a new arrival in Gothenburg your social network will probably be quite limited, but there are lots of opportunities to meet new people and make new useful networks. Here is a list of websites and social networking groups where you can start increasing your social life.
Well, this is the end of the article. By now, you should feel ready to take on a removal to Gothenburg! Using the knowledge you ascertained here, it’ll be easy-peasy. 😉
Just before you go, check out the links below! They’re articles that might interest you and help you even further with you move. Otherwise, good luck and have a pleasant move!
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