Uppsala travel budget

Uppsala: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Uppsala

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 69 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1784* (19698 SEK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 104 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 3444* (38010 SEK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 120 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 64 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 30 per person

Total budget:

$ 5034* (55552 SEK)

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



Cost of living in Uppsala compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Uppsala in 2024 is 7% 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 Uppsala in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Uppsala by expense type

Restaurant budget in Uppsala

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Uppsala is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 14/person
($ 8.1 to $ 17)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 31/person
($ 28 to $ 46)

19% 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
($ 9 to $ 12)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.2 for 500ml
($ 5.4 to $ 8)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 2.7)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 4.5)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
($ 1.6 to $ 2.7)

8% 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)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Uppsala

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Uppsala is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 47 to $ 263)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 47 to $ 225)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 112/night
($ 54 to $ 252)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 66 to $ 281)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 141/night
($ 87 to $ 323)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 87/month
($ 51 to $ 190)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 100/month
($ 54 to $ 241)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 128/month
($ 66 to $ 287)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 119/month
($ 77 to $ 257)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 176/month
($ 72 to $ 321)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Uppsala

On average, the price of supermarket food in Uppsala is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 3.9)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.8/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 4.1)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 3.2 to $ 5.4)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 6.4 to $ 16)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.4)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6.4)

8% 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 $ 1.7)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Uppsala

On average, the price of transport in Uppsala is 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.4/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 3.7)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

85% 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)
$ 4.9
($ 4.9 to $ 5.4)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 48/24hrs
($ 27 to $ 395)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Uppsala

On average, budget for leisure activities in Uppsala is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 14 to $ 21)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 24/hr
($ 19 to $ 30)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Uppsala

On average, shopping budget in Uppsala is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.4/pack
($ 5.4 to $ 7)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 74
($ 46 to $ 91)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 19 to $ 46)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Edinburgh → Stockholm
Edinburgh → Stockholm
Edinburgh → Stockholm
$ 204
(fair price: $ 162)
London → Stockholm
London → Stockholm
London → Stockholm
$ 107
(fair price: $ 85)
Los Angeles → Stockholm
Los Angeles  → Stockholm
Los Angeles  → Stockholm
$ 811
(fair price: $ 662)
Dublin → Stockholm
Dublin → Stockholm
Dublin → Stockholm
$ 169
(fair price: $ 119)
New York City → Stockholm
New York City → Stockholm
New York City → Stockholm
$ 726
(fair price: $ 553)
Manchester → Stockholm
Manchester → Stockholm
Manchester → Stockholm
$ 207
(fair price: $ 157)



About this information on the cost of living in Uppsala

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

The information about the cost of living in Uppsala was updated on 12-11-2024.

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