Your buck gets you 0.3% more Swedish Krona than it did in 2016, but that number is going to have to grow a lot higher for Sweden to compete with many of the other travel destinations on the list. However, on the bright side, it is the cheapest place to look for a Scandinavian getaway – just don’t let the high hotel and Airbnb costs dissuade you.
New York (JFK) — Stockholm (ARN)
$509.12*
Roundtrip, Economy, 1 passenger
Flight per 100/km:$8.06
DRINKS & DINING
$105.29
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$11.36
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$68.85
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$8.03
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)
$6.89
Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle)
$6.31
Cappuccino (Regular)
$3.85
GROCERIES
$17.15
Milk(regular), (1 gallon)
$4.41
Loaf of Fresh White Bread(1 lb)
$2.12
Eggs(12)
$2.92
Local Cheese(1 lb)
$4.34
Apples(1 lb)
$1.18
Banana(1 lb)
$1.09
Oranges(1 lb)
$1.09
LOCAL TRANSIT
$5.65
One-way Ticket(Local Transport)
$3.21
Taxi 1 mile(Normal Tariff)
$2.44
RECREATION
$39.87
Tennis Court Rent(1 Hour on Weekend)
$26.10
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$13.77
SHOPPING
$374.86
1 Pair of Jeans(Levis 501 Or Similar)
$96.76
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store(Zara, H&M, …)
$39.02
1 Pair of Nike running Shoes(Mid-Range)
$100.39
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$138.69
ACCOMMODATION AVERAGE
$144.14
Hotels
$174.27
Airbnb
$114.00
*Flight prices were calculated by applying dollar per 100/km figures provided byKiwi.com‘s flight price index to the mileage from New York City’s JFK airport to the stated country’s capital. Total prices are estimates and may not be reflective of current available ticket costs.