Travel budget in Sweden

Sweden: calculate your travel budget

Sweden: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Sweden for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 73 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1818* (19908 SEK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 119 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 3719* (40726 SEK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 139 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 68 per person
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 29 per person

Total budget:

$ 5636* (61712 SEK)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Sweden in 2024

Cost of living: Sweden VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sweden in 2024 is 5% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Sweden by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Sweden compared to the national average.

Cities /Sweden View Details
Gothenburg 6% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Gothenburg
Vaxjo 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Vaxjo
Uppsala 1% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Uppsala
Halmstad 4% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Halmstad
Trollhattan 5% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Trollhattan
Ostersund 10% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Ostersund



Local prices in Sweden by expense type

Sweden: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sweden costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 9 to $ 19)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 37/person
($ 28 to $ 65)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.6 to $ 11)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.8 for 500ml
($ 4.5 to $ 8.2)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 5.5)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Sweden: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sweden costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 48 to $ 249)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 111/night
($ 60 to $ 249)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 128/night
($ 68 to $ 294)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 150/night
($ 91 to $ 302)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 57 to $ 357)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 108/month
($ 58 to $ 247)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 131/month
($ 63 to $ 317)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 145/month
($ 89 to $ 288)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 115/month
($ 70 to $ 226)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 179/month
($ 81 to $ 450)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Sweden: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sweden costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1 to $ 2)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 3.9)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.3)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 4.9)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 16)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.8)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Sweden: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Sweden is 32% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 3.8)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.3 to $ 4.5)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.6
($ 4.5 to $ 9)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 55/24hrs
($ 37 to $ 158)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Sweden: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sweden is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 13 to $ 20)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 25/hr
($ 18 to $ 37)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Sweden: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Sweden is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.4/pack
($ 5.9 to $ 7.2)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 81
($ 37 to $ 110)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 36
($ 21 to $ 55)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Stockholm
Los Angeles  → Stockholm
Los Angeles  → Stockholm
$ 816
(fair price: $ 666)
Manchester → Stockholm
Manchester → Stockholm
Manchester → Stockholm
$ 208
(fair price: $ 158)
Manchester → Gothenburg
Manchester → Gothenburg
Manchester → Gothenburg
$ 125
(fair price: $ 87)
London → Stockholm
London → Stockholm
London → Stockholm
$ 108
(fair price: $ 86)
London → Gothenburg
London → Gothenburg
London → Gothenburg
$ 112
(fair price: $ 83)
New York City → Stockholm
New York City → Stockholm
New York City → Stockholm
$ 731
(fair price: $ 557)

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About the information on the cost of living in Sweden

The information about the cost of living in Sweden shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Sweden updated on 12-11-2024.

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