What budget to travel Stockholm? Money and currency

What budget for activities and outings Stockholm?

Since January 2023, an annual pass for 140 SEK has been available for the national museums of world cultures: the Ethnographic Museum, the Museum of Mediterranean Antiquities, the Östasiatiska Museet and the Museum of World Culture in Gothenburg.

For paying museums, prices vary between 100 and 150 SEK (adult price). Most paying museums are free for under-18s and under-19s, and offer discounts for students and senior citizens. Some of these museums have free permanent collections, but charge for temporary exhibitions.

Visit the digital Stockholms Läns Museum (www.stockholmslansmuseum.se) for more information on the municipality of Stockholm. They offer walking itineraries, online collections and exhibitions not to be missed. A museum in your pocket!

Stockholm has many parks and green spaces open to the public, allowing everyone to jog, do yoga or swim for free. If you're interested in jogging, check out www.mapmyrun.com/se/stockholm-stockholm, where you'll find a number of attractive routes. It's easy to find pretty walks along the water's edge, no matter what part of town you're in. In summer, Lake Mälar and the Baltic Sea provide plenty of opportunities for fishing, sailing and kayaking! In winter, the Kungsträdgården skating rink is accessible free of charge, and skates can be hired for a small fee.

Prices are generally similar to those found in major French cities. However, a growing number of boutiques and stores accept only contactless or credit card payments, becoming cashless establishments. What's more, prices are quoted inclusive of VAT. So it's extremely rare to be charged an additional cost without prior notice.

If you'd like to visit the world's largest IKEA, you can hop on the free bus that takes you straight there. It leaves every hour from Vasagatan, between 10am and 7.30pm.

Nightclubs may offer free entry on certain days of the week, or before a certain time in the early evening. Otherwise, entry can cost up to SEK 200 per person (for the fancier venues). There are a few good places that are still free, such as the East bar in Norrmalm.

For theaters, tickets can cost between 150 and 500 SEK, depending on seat placement, show, etc.

For the cinema, a normal ticket costs around 159 SEK per person, with reduced prices for students and children.

What budget to eat Stockholm?

Eating out in Stockholm is generally rather expensive, with glasses of wine hitting record prices unheard of in France. So it's a good idea to know the right places to eat, depending on your budget. Generally speaking, you should expect to pay between 160 and 200 SEK for two meals during the day for those on a budget. Restaurants often offer dagens lunch formulas, served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., which cost between 65 and 200 SEK in the city center. These usually include a buffet of cold starters and coffee. In the evening, however, things get a little more complicated! Note that there are very few convenience stores in Sweden (butcher's, baker's, etc.).

For bars with student-priced pints, head for Södermalm. Service is included in the bill, so there's no need to leave a tip. For a glass of wine, you can expect to pay from 80 SEK, which is unfortunately rare, and can easily reach 150 SEK.

What is the budget for accommodation Stockholm?

Stockholm is an expensive city, so it's a good idea to find the right accommodation to spend your money elsewhere, at restaurants or museums. For students, solo travelers or group trips, hostels are always a good option. Whether for a private room or a dormitory bed, hostels are inexpensive, and offer the opportunity to make new acquaintances by sharing common living spaces. Otherwise, Stockholm has a good list of reasonably priced hotels. You should also ask about the breakfast on offer, which is often a hearty buffet. The local secret is to rent apartments or private rooms. Airbnb offers picturesque accommodations at cheap prices. For example, an apartment all to yourself for just 730 SEK per night, right in the middle of Gamla Stan!

Travel budget Stockholm and cost of living

In Stockholm, the cost of living is a little higher than in major French cities. Some things really are more expensive, such as the usual supermarkets. In hotels, restaurants and cafés, service is included, so there's no need to leave a tip. Cab drivers can expect a 10% tip.

A small budget would be around 650 SEK per day. A night in a youth hostel costs around 300 SEK, two inexpensive meals around 200 SEK, a museum around 70 SEK. A pint of beer costs 60 SEK and a cup of tea or coffee 25 SEK.

For average budgets, you can expect to pay around 1,400 SEK per day. A night in a hotel costs a minimum of 500 SEK per person. Two restaurant meals cost around SEK 400 per person, and a walk around the archipelago costs around SEK 200.

For big budgets , you should expect to pay at least SEK 2,000 per day. A luxury hotel costs over 1,500 SEK per day for a double room. Upmarket restaurant meals cost around SEK 500 per person, and a day cruise in the archipelago costs around SEK 300.