Which place is cheaper, Castries or Stockholm?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Stockholm or Castries?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Stockholm and Castries can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Stockholm or Castries?
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayStockholm $217Castries $186
The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $217, while the average daily cost in Castries is $186. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Stockholm and Castries in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStockholm $107Castries $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStockholm $214Castries $200
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Castries
Looking for a hotel in Stockholm or Castries? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Stockholm Hotel Prices and Castries Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stockholm $23Castries $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Arlanda Airport (ARN): Train Transfer to/from Stockholm: $25
- Arlanda Express Train Airport and Stockholm City Transfer: $45
- Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm City - Arrival Private Transfer: $64
- Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port: $65
- Transfer Arlanda Stockholm Airport(ARN) to Stockholm City: $72
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Uppsala City - Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- Private Transfer from Nynashamn Cruise Port to Stockholm Hotels: $81
- Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
- Private Transfer from Stockholm Hotels to Stockholm Airport: $99
- Stockholm to Stockholm Airport(ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $101
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Stockholm City - Arrival Private Transfer: $101
- Stockholm Port to Stockholm Airport (ARN) - Departure Transfer: $104
Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Castries?
Prices for flights to both Castries and Stockholm 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
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Food Meals for one dayStockholm $69Castries $66
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Boat Trip to Exe Ericson Mural & Pizza: $27
- Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $31
- City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $31
- Swedish Fika and Pastry Food Tour in Stockholm: $92
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings -Eat like a Viking: $99
- Stockholm Food Tour: $116
- Food Tour: $119
- Old Town Food Tour of 7 Locals Favorites Tastings: $123
- Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $133
- Stockholm Food Tour with Metro Art and a Royal Murder Drama: $139
- Stockholm Food Tour Dining Through Sweden’s History: $139
- From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $157
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Stockholm $28Castries $27
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Reveal Your Eye Experience at the Iris Galerie: $1.52
- Self-Guided Tours In Stockholm With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.47
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.22
- Sodermalm Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.80
- Stockholm Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.80
- Stockholm Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Tour and Puzzle Adventure: $6.25
- Stockholm Troll Hunt: Self-Guided Old Town Adventure: $6.25
- Stockholm Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h20 and 25 reviews: $6.85
- Royal Vikings of Outdoor Escape Puzzle Adventure: $7.82
- Audio City-Tour in Stockholm: $9.28
- Old Town Self-Guided Tour Learn and solve Puzzles: $11
- Stockholm Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayStockholm $29Castries $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- The Original Pub Crawl VIP Club Access: $14
- The Original Pub Crawl: $26
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $37
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $37
- Wine tasting in Old Town Stockholm: $53
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $332
- Private Pub Crawl, Free Shots & Club Entry: $419
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Stockholm and Castries, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Castries much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm is in Europe and Castries is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Castries would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Castries 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 Castries.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Stockholm Expensive? and Is Castries Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.