Travel Costs in Sweden
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $85
- Mid-range / day
- $185
- Luxury / day
- $420
- Budget meal
- $14
- Coffee
- $6
- Local transport
- $4
- Budget hotel
- $45
- Mid-range hotel
- $145
Overview
Sweden is one of the more expensive countries in Europe for travelers, with high costs driven primarily by accommodation, dining, and alcohol — the latter heavily taxed and largely restricted to state-run Systembolaget stores for off-premise purchases. Stockholm is significantly pricier than smaller cities like Malmö or Gothenburg, and even budget travelers will find costs add up quickly due to Sweden's high general cost of living and strong Swedish krona.
Notes
Save substantially on food by shopping at supermarkets like ICA or Coop and self-catering where possible, and take advantage of the 'dagens lunch' (daily lunch special) at restaurants on weekdays, which typically includes a main course, salad, bread, and drink for around 110–130 SEK — far cheaper than ordering à la carte.