Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay?
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 Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay?
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.
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
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 $224Montego Bay $255
The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $224, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $255. 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 Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStockholm $110Montego Bay $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStockholm $220Montego Bay $200
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Stockholm or Montego Bay? 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.
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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 Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stockholm $23Montego Bay $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $19
- Skavsta Airport Bus Transfer: $29
- Stockholm City to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Bromma Airport BMA: $67
- Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port: $67
- Private Transfer from Nynashamn Cruise Port to Stockholm Hotels : $84
- Private Transfer from Stockholm city to Nynashamn Cruise Port: $84
- Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Bromma Airport: $96
- Private Transfer from Stockholm hotels to Stockholm Cruise Port: $98
- Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm Cruise Terminal to Bromma airport: $99
- Stockholm Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to City centre or Port: $101
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Stockholm City - Arrival Private Transfer: $104
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Montego Bay Private Transfer with Airport Pickup and Dropoff : $20
- Shared Airport Transfer To Montego Bay Hotels: $55
- Airport Transfer Service In Montego bay: $95
- Brown Boss Private Airport Transfers: $20
- Club Mobay VIP Lounge Access and Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $113
- Eden Bay Private Airport Transfer: $50
- Excellence Oyster Bay Private Transfer: $40
- Excellence Resort Private Airport Transfer: $40
- Experience Jamaica Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $100
- Experience private Airport Transfer to Falmouth: $50
- From Kingston One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay Airport: $44
- Grand Palladium Resort Private Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay 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 $71Montego Bay $139
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$11
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: $21
- City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $32
- Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $32
- Taysta Food Tour in Stockholm: $33
- Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm Lunch or Dinner: $40
- Food Tour: $117
- Stockholm Food Tour: $120
- Secret Walking Food Tour Stockholm Old Town: $124
- Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $149
- From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $154
- Evening Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner from Stockholm: $158
- Stockholm Dinner Experience: $164
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $10
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica : $130
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations : $158
- PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Stockholm $29Montego Bay $31
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Stockholm Secret Treasures A Self Guided Nordic Adventure: $3.58
- Self Guided Tours Stockholm With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.58
- Walking Tour of Stockholm's City Center: $3.58
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.38
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.44
- Stockholm Troll Hunt: Self-Guided Old Town Adventure: $7.17
- From Stockholm with Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $7.17
- Stockholm Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Tour and Puzzle Adventure: $7.17
- History and Secrets of Gamla Stan Audio GPS Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
- Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour in the Modern City: $7.99
- Stockholm Interactive City Tour: $8.38
- The Stockholm Witch Trials: A Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour Game: $8.63
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach$2.63
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Snorkeling Trip$18
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One Tank Dive$37
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$42
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Luminous Lagoon Admission Tickets: $40
- Jet Car Experience/ clear kayak photo shoot in Montego Bay: $40
- Jamaica Bamboo Rafting Experience with Lime Stone Massage: $50
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
- Montego Bay Sight Seeing with Tour Guide : $50
- Luminous Lagoon Night Tour from Montego Bay: $54
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure with Limestone Massage from Montego Bay: $55
- Montego Bay & Falmouth Hotels, Souvenir Shopping and sightseeing: $60
- Private Tour in Dunns River Falls: $60
- Luminous Lagoon Glow in the Dark Boat Tour from Montego Bay: $65
- Private Montego Bay Customized Tour with Pickup and Guide: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayStockholm $30Montego Bay $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $27
- The Original Pub Crawl: $27
- Stockholm New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl: $95
- Private Pub Crawl Stockholm With VIP Entry: $211
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $335
Sample the Local Flavors in Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $39
When comparing the travel costs between Stockholm and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Stockholm is in Europe and Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Stockholm Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Montego Bay?
Stockholm has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm and Montego Bay, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Stockholm or Montego Bay?
Stockholm has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montego Bay experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Stockholm or Montego Bay in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Stockholm and Montego Bay. The summer months attract visitors to Stockholm because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Stockholm is much colder than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Stockholm averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. In Stockholm, it's very sunny this time of the year. Stockholm usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay during summer. Stockholm gets 260 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Stockholm usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Stockholm gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyStockholm 18°C (64°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Stockholm as well as Montego Bay. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
In the autumn, Stockholm is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Stockholm in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the autumn, Stockholm often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Stockholm gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montego Bay. Stockholm usually gets less rain in October than Montego Bay. Stockholm gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberStockholm 8°C (46°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Montego Bay in the Winter?
Both Montego Bay and Stockholm are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Stockholm for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Stockholm. In January, Stockholm is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Stockholm average around -3°C (27°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Stockholm usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during winter. Stockholm gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Stockholm usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Stockholm gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryStockholm -3°C (27°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Stockholm during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Stockholm in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
Stockholm is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Stockholm averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Stockholm often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Stockholm gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.
Stockholm usually gets less rain in April than Montego Bay. Stockholm gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilStockholm 5°C (41°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Stockholm
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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.