Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Gothenburg

Rent prices in Gothenburg are usually much higher than those found in other Swedish cities like Uppsala and Lund for example. For this reason, sharing a flat in this Swedish city makes sense as a student, since the budget is usually more limited.

As far as your roommates are concerned, they are probably of different nationalities. Gothenburg is a multicultural city and the University of Gothenburg is one of the largest in Sweden, so it welcomes many students who want to enjoy the quality of teaching and the Nordic culture of this country.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Gothenburg 

Here are some of the pros and cons of living in shared flats in this Swedish city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Gothenburg 

• By having a monthly cost less than a complete apartment, you will have more of your budget to enjoy the wide cultural and entertainment offer of the city, which includes museums, multiple concerts, nightclubs and a large number of local gastronomy restaurants.

• The spare rooms that are located in neighbourhoods far from the centre can be part of apartments or houses. Take a good look at the characteristics of the complete accommodation, because they may include a garden or a large terrace to enjoy when the weather is good.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Gothenburg

• The amount of accommodation in shared flats available is usually less than the demand, so you should start your search well in advance. The same happens if you want to apply for a place in a residence in Gothenburg because there are very long waiting lists.

• Indeed, the temperatures in winter here are not extreme as in other places in Sweden, but the average is usually between 0º and -2ºC. You must reach an agreement with your roommates about the use of heating so as not to get too cold or too hot.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Gothenburg 

The Apps for Erasmus+ are very useful to plan your exchange. Among the information you will find, there are tips to save in the city. Some of them are that you take the opportunity of the city's rental bicycles instead of public transport to get around in summer and spring, that you cook at home and use the university's microwaves to save on food, and also do your shopping in local markets instead of supermarkets as it is cheaper.

How to meet people in Gothenburg 

The following are some of the ways you have to meet people in the Swedish city:

Student associations in Gothenburg 

Many students recommend that you join ESN Göteborg, an association where you will be able to meet international students who are in the same situation as you. Among the activities organized by the ESN, there are visits to museums, movie nights, adventure excursions to the Norwegian Fjords, salsa classes, meetings in cafes and theme parties.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Gothenburg

On this platform, you will find different groups that you can join. Most are divided according to the academic year, so you can meet other students who are going to be in Gothenburg at the same time as you. In addition, in the ESN Facebook group, you can see the calendar of planned activities.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Gothenburg 

Thanks to the WhatsApp groups you will be able to be in more direct contact with the other students who are in Gothenburg. In these groups, you can not only introduce yourself but also meet other young people with similar interests who want to share experiences.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Gothenburg

Keep these tips in mind when living in this Swedish city:

• Some of the favourite getaways for young people are to explore the islands near Gothenburg, which you will be able to reach by ferry from the city port. Take advantage of your stay to explore the forests and nature reserves near Gothenburg.

• Sometimes landlords look for students who stay in the city for a long time and not just for a season, so you have to look carefully at the entry requirements of each apartment.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Gothenburg

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