Travel budget and cost of living in Halmstad (Sweden) how much does a trip cost?

Halmstad travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Halmstad

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Halmstad compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Halmstad in 2024 is 10% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Halmstad in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Halmstad by expense type

Restaurant budget in Halmstad

Lunch

$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 20)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 41/person
($ 28 to $ 65)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 9/person
($ 8.6 to $ 11)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.4 for 500ml
($ 3.7 to $ 8.2)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 4.1/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 5.5)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.2/can
($ 0.9 to $ 3.7)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Halmstad

1-star hotel

$ 66/night
($ 66 to $ 338)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

2-star hotel

$ 122/night
($ 59 to $ 238)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152

3-star hotel

$ 126/night
($ 51 to $ 241)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

4-star hotel

$ 145/night
($ 88 to $ 261)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 209/night
($ 159 to $ 362)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 114/month
($ 66 to $ 222)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Room with kitchen

$ 149/month
($ 51 to $ 387)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 162/month
($ 86 to $ 333)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Cottage or guest house

$ 111/month
($ 73 to $ 197)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 197/month
($ 75 to $ 538)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Halmstad

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1 to $ 2)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2.7/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 5.5)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 17)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.4)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Halmstad

Bus ticket

$ 2.4/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 2.5)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.1)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.4
($ 4.4 to $ 11)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 46/24hrs
($ 44 to $ 48)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Halmstad

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 21)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 19/hr
( $ 19)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Halmstad

Cigarettes

$ 6.7/pack
($ 6.1 to $ 10)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 78
($ 47 to $ 110)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 38
($ 24 to $ 82)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Edinburgh → Stockholm

$ 205
(fair price: $ 163)

London → Stockholm

$ 108
(fair price: $ 86)

Los Angeles → Stockholm

$ 816
(fair price: $ 666)

Dublin → Stockholm

$ 171
(fair price: $ 120)

New York City → Stockholm

$ 731
(fair price: $ 557)

Manchester → Stockholm

$ 208
(fair price: $ 158)