Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Dubai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubai or Gothenburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dubai and Gothenburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Gothenburg?
Dubai
Ever wonder what it would be like to see the lifestyles of the rich and famous up close. There's no more upscale destination than Dubai. It's by far and away the spot for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining and the most luxurious of luxury. As the most modern and progressive of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, this area has experienced an unbelievable economic boom and tourism spike. It's a desert city with an amazing infrastructure.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Dubai, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubai $248Gothenburg $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $248, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $98. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Dubai and Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Gothenburg $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Gothenburg $80
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Dubai or Gothenburg? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Dubai Hotel Prices and Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Gothenburg $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:
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Taxi Ride$12
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Airport Taxi$12
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Sea Taxi$0.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai
Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yellow Boat Tour Dubai with Private Transfers: $95
- Yellow Boat Tour Dubai With Private Transfers: $102
- Yellow Boat Ride in Dubai with Private Transfers: $110
- Xline Dubai Marina Zipline Experience With Transfers Option: $243
- Xline Dubai Marina Zipline Experience Dubai with Transfers Option: $247
- Wild Wadi tickets with Transfers: $100
- Wild Wadi Waterpark tickets with Private transfer: $154
- Wild Wadi Waterpark Entrance Ticket -Dubai with Transfers Option: $99
- Wild Wadi Waterpark Dubai Ticket With Private Transfer: $125
- Wild Wadi WaterPark Ticket with Optional Transfers and Meal: $78
- Wild Wadi Water Park Ticket with Transfer from Dubai: $131
- Wild Wadi Dubai water park Ticket with 1 way transfer in Dubai: $110
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Stockholm: $509
- Trondheim Vaernes Airport TRD to Are Resort - Round-Trip Transfer: $230
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $176
- Gothenburg Airport Transfers : Gothenburg to Airport GOT in Luxury Van: $153
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $146
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Alingsås: $120
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $111
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $102
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $95
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Private Transfer from Gothenburg city to Goteborg Cruise Port: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg and Dubai change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayDubai $56Gothenburg $38
Typical Food Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:
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French bread$0.95
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Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice$10
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Lemon Mint Tea$4.36
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Coffee & Cake$6.53
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Smoothie$5.45
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Shawarma$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Dinner Cruise Al-Seef: $12
- Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Creek with Buffet Dinner: $14
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet in Dubai: $14
- Dubai:Desert Safari BBQ dinner, Dune bashing,Camel&Sandboarding: $14
- Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows: $14
- Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $15
- 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $15
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai Creek: $17
- Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
- Desert Safari with Dinner and Live Show: $18
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet: $18
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner: $19
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubai $19Gothenburg $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Visit to the Dubai Museum$0.82
Tours and Activities in Dubai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.
- 60 Minutes Dubai Yellow Boat Marina Tour: $78
- Abu Dhabi City Tour Including Ferrari World Ticket : $170
- Bur Dubai Abra Tour and Boat Ride with Museum of Illusions : $135
- Burj Khalifa Observation deck Dubai Admission Ticket : $71
- Classical Dubai Highlights City Tour : $44
- DXB Tour and Aquaventure water park & lost Chambers PRIVATE tour: $215
- Dubai (Marina Luxury Yacht) Tour with BF : $95
- Dubai (Marina Luxury Yacht) Tour with Breakfast: $105
- Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Explorer Tickets: $95
- Dubai City Tour : Half Day: $45
- Dubai City Tour(Full Day) with Burj Khalifa Ticket 'At the Top' : $225
- Dubai Frame Entry Ticket: $22
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Days Private Tour in Gothenburg: $300
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg: $40
- Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours: $113
- City Kayak Tour: $60
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Discover Gothenburg - Private Walking Tour: $224
- Egypt Oasis Adventure Package: $926
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
- Entry Ticket To Universeum in Gothenburg with pickup: $65
- Fascinating Gothenburg Walking Tour for Couples: $257
- Fatbike Experience in Sorsele: $114
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubai $23Gothenburg $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Dubai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:
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A Couple Drinks$25
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubai
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubai:
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tours: $66
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Gothenburg, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Gothenburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East and Gothenburg is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Gothenburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gothenburg and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Dubai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubai than you might in Gothenburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubai Expensive? and Is Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubai or Gothenburg?
Dubai has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Gothenburg. When comparing the sizes of Dubai and Gothenburg, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Dubai or Gothenburg?
Gothenburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dubai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Dubai or Gothenburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubai and Gothenburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dubai year-round.
It's very hot in Dubai this time of the year. Dubai is much warmer than Gothenburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 35°C (95°F) in July, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In July, Dubai usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer. June to August in Dubai is the dry season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubai 35°C (95°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Dubai as well as Gothenburg. Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Dubai is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dubai in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 9°C (47°F).
Dubai usually gets less rain in October than Gothenburg. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDubai 29°C (84°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Gothenburg in the Winter?
Both Gothenburg and Dubai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Gothenburg. In January, Dubai is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 19°C (66°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
In January, Dubai usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter. The rainy season in Dubai is January to March.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubai 19°C (66°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Gothenburg in the Spring?
Both Gothenburg and Dubai during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dubai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Dubai is much warmer than Gothenburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Dubai usually gets less rain in April than Gothenburg. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year. June to August is the dry season in Dubai.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubai 26°C (79°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Dubai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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