A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kemi vs. Stockholm for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Kemi or Stockholm?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kemi 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Kemi

Kemi is a town on Bothnian Bay in Lapland, Finland. It's known for the massive Sampo icebreaker, a giant ship built to ply the Arctic waters. The main economic activity in Kemi is centered on two large paper and wood pulp mills and on the only chromium mine in Europe. Kemi also has a claim to fame as the home of the world's largest snow castle (reconstructed every year with a different design). The SnowCastle is usually located at the inner harbor of Kemi.

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 Kemi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Kemi is €107, while the average daily cost in Stockholm is €141. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Kemi and Stockholm in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kemi €59
    Stockholm €79
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kemi €118
    Stockholm €158

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kemi €31
    Stockholm €17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kemi

Also for Kemi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer Kemi-Rovaniemi: $311

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:

  • Arlanda Airport (ARN) Private Transfer: $103
  • 1-Way Private Transfer to/from Arlanda Airport: $130
  • Stockholm hotel or address to Stockholm Port - Private Round-Trip Car Transfer: $119
  • Stockholm hotel or address to Stockholm Port - Private Car Transfer: $60
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Skavsta Airport: $332
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Bromma Airport: $83
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Arlanda Airport: $136
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm Cruise Terminal to Arlanda airport: $180
  • Stockholm Port Transfer: $70
  • Stockholm Hotel Transfer: $106
  • Stockholm City to Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) - Departure Private Transfer: $119
  • Stockholm City to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $50

Is it cheaper to fly into Kemi or Stockholm?

Prices for flights to both Stockholm and Kemi 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.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Kemi €27
    Stockholm €30

Typical Food prices in Stockholm

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:


  • Breakfast
    €9.47

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.

  • Stockholm Vegetarian, Vegan, and Raw Food Tour: $99
  • Private Yacht Cruise with Lunch or Dinner in Stockholm Archipelago: $1,494

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kemi €23
    Stockholm €21

Tours and Activities in Kemi

For Kemi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Northern Lights Aurora Tour from Kemi: $123
  • Snow Adventure Day from Kemi: $248
  • Full-Day Tour of Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village: $267
  • Audio Guided Day Tour of Ranua Zoo with Entry Ticket and Lunch: $280

Tours and Activities in Stockholm

Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1-day Royal Palace and Castle Tour from Stockholm: $214
  • Dark Stockholm Tour: $173
  • Discover Stockholm on Private Tour and Get an Ice-cold Experience: $617
  • Drottningholm Palace & The Chinese Pavilion - Private Chauffeur Tour: $217
  • Fotografiska Admission Ticket, 90 minutes: $22
  • From 5-Hour Medieval Churches Tour: $214
  • Full-Day Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Tour: $274
  • Gripsholm Castle and Mariefred City, Private Chauffeur Tour from Stockholm: $255
  • Half-Day Viking Culture Tour from Stockholm: $151
  • Layover in Stockholm a Private Tour with a local: Best Highlights of Stockholm: $249
  • Markim-Orkesta: Historical Tour in Swedish Countryside: $218
  • Meet the Nordic Pearl - Stockholm on a Private Panoramic Tour (3 hours): $558

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kemi €9.59
    Stockholm €22

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kemi and Stockholm, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Kemi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kemi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kemi 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 Kemi.

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