Should you visit Bucharest or Stockholm?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Bucharest and Stockholm. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
Which city is cheaper, Stockholm or Bucharest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $119, while the average daily cost in Stockholm is $163. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Bucharest and Stockholm in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $108 for a double occupancy room in Bucharest.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Stockholm is $184. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
The price of a meal in Bucharest can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $50 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $20 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
Stockholm food costs typically run travelers around $35 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Bucharest $50
Stockholm $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
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Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours:
$80
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Cooking Class in Transylvania - Day Tour from Bucharest:
$199
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Walking Food Tour in the Old Town of Bucharest:
$199
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Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience:
$223
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Private Dracula Castle Tour by night and Romanian traditional dinner:
$331
Typical Food prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
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Stockholm Vegetarian, Vegan, and Raw Food Tour:
$99
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Private Yacht Cruise with Lunch or Dinner in Stockholm Archipelago:
$1,494
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Bucharest is $22 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The average price of local transportation around Stockholm is $20 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
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Airport Private Transfer - to or from any Bucharest hotel:
$36
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Airport Transfers in Bucharest City:
$75
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Airport transfer to Bucharest:
$27
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Arrival Private Transfer from Bucharest Airport OTP to Brasov in Business Car:
$142
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Arrival Private Transfer from Bucharest Airport OTP to Brasov in Luxury Van:
$165
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Arrival Private Transfers from Bucharest Airport OTP to Bucharest City:
$41
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Arrival Private Transfers from Bucharest Airport OTP to Bucharest City:
$55
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Arrival Private Transfers: Bucharest Airport OTP to Bran Castle of Dracula:
$236
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Best transfer from Bucharest Airport to City Center:
$3.72
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Bran Castle of Dracula Yourself : Private Transfer from Bucharest Airport OTP:
$236
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Bucharest (OTP) airport transfer to Predeal - fixed price for up to 7 seats:
$299
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Bucharest - Private Airport Transfer:
$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
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Airport Limousine Transfer: Arlanda Airport to Seaport Stockholm 1-7 Passengers:
$208
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Airport Limousine Transfer: Arlanda Airport to Seaport in Stockholm 1-3 passengers:
$183
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Airport Limousine Transfer: Arlanda Airport to Stockholm City 1-7 Passengers:
$183
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Airport Limousine Transfer: Bromma Airport to Stockholm City 1-7 Passengers:
$166
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Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Arlanda Airport 1-7 Passengers:
$183
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Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport 1-7 Passengers:
$166
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Airport Round-Trip Transfer Stockholm Skavsta Airport to Stockholm City and back:
$368
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Airport Transfer By Business Class - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City:
$182
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Airport Transfer By Business Van - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City:
$232
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Airport Transfer By Economy Class , Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City:
$141
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Airport Transfer By Luxuary First Class , Arlanda Airport-Sthlm City:
$265
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Arlanda Airport Shared Arrival Transfer:
$17
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Stockholm?
Prices for flights to both Stockholm and Bucharest change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Bucharest's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $13 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Stockholm's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $24 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Bellu Outdoor Museum Exploration Game & Tour:
$5.67
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Old Town Hidden Gems Exploration Game and Tour:
$7.95
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Museum of Senses Bucharest Entrance Ticket:
$11
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One Hour Epic Escape Room Adventure Mystery in Bucharest:
$14
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Escape Room Experience:
$17
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Half-day tour to the Mogoșoaia Palace by train from Bucharest:
$20
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Skip the line: Bucharest Parliament Palace Ticket:
$23
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Self-Guided Ruse from Bucharest Tour:
$24
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Skip the Line: Palace of the Parliament - Bucharest:
$25
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Guided Ceausescu Villa Tour:
$25
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Jewish Tour of Bucharest:
$28
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Dracula's Transylvania Virtual Private 2-Hour Live Guided Tour:
$31
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Stockholm Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$14
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Stockholm Self Guided Audio Tour:
$15
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Vasa Museum Entrance Ticket:
$19
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Fotografiska Entrance Ticket:
$19
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Fotografiska Admission Ticket, 90 minutes:
$22
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Skip the Line: The Viking Museum - Entrance Ticket:
$23
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Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town:
$25
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Walking tour New City:
$25
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Skip the Line: Junibacken Admission Ticket:
$25
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Self Guided SUP Adventure:
$30
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Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Walking Tour:
$31
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Private “Gamla Stan” Tour (Old Town):
$31
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Bucharest may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.92 per day on alcoholic beverages.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Stockholm may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $25 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl in the Old Town:
$23
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Wine Tasting Tour of Bucharest Old Town:
$61
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Wine Tasting Tour at First Wine Bar:
$61
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Private Wine Tasting at Bucharest's First Wine Bar:
$65
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Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting – 2.5 hours:
$88
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Traditions in Village Museum & Wine Tasting:
$93
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Bike & Wine tour in Dealu Mare wineland:
$96
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Wine tasting at the mansion, Dracula's grave from Snagov & Mogosoaia Palace:
$100
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Traditions in Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour:
$100
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Romanian Wine Tasting:
$106
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Romanian Wine Tasting Experience:
$113
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Lacerta Crama Wine Tasting:
$113
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bucharest and Stockholm, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Bucharest much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bucharest would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bucharest and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm than you might in Bucharest.
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