Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Stockholm?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Stockholm or Montreal?
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 Montreal 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 Montreal?
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.
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayStockholm $169Montreal $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $169, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $210. 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 Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStockholm $96Montreal $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStockholm $192Montreal $264
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Stockholm or Montreal? 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 Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stockholm $20Montreal $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Skavsta Airport: $291
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Stockholm Airport NYO-Business Car: $291
- Arrival Private Transfer: Bromma Airport BMA to Stockholm City by Minibus: $275
- Departure Private Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA by Minibus: $265
- Airport Transfer By Luxuary First Class , Arlanda Airport-Sthlm City: $246
- Airport Transfer By Business Van - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City : $207
- Stockholm Airport Transfers : Stockholm City to Airport ARN in Luxury Car: $204
- From Viking Culture Guided Tour with Transfer: $171
- Stockholm Airport (ARN): Transfer to Stockholm city/port: $169
- Private Arlanda Transfer Service to/from Stockholm : $168
- Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) to Stockholm City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Cruise port VIP Transfer: Cruise port to Stockholm city center 1-6 Passangers: $159
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 8 Passengers Transfer from or to Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal City Center : $223
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Departure Transfer Montreal to Montreal Airport by Limos or Bus: $153
- Downtown Direct: Montreal's Exclusive Airport Transfer: $79
- Le Terminal Cruise Port to Québec Airport YQB Departure Transfer: $57
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $82
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $117
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $163
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $65
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Private One-way Montreal Airport Transfer To/From Montreal: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal 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 $36Montreal $36
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$9.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Food Tour: $102
- Stockholm Food Tour: $103
- Stockholm Walking Food Tour With Small Group: $119
- From Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $129
Typical Food Prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$9.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Le Bateau-Mouche À La Carte Menu Dinner Cruise: $59
- No Diet Club: Walking food Tour with many tastings: $59
- Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $74
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $103
- Cooking Class and Tasting Menu with Michelin Chef: $130
- Montréal: 5-Course Dinner Cruise with Music & VIP Option: $160
- Personalized Private Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $207
- Cooking Class in Montreal with a Michelin-Star Trained Chef: $224
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Stockholm $25Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Stockholm Fire and Ice Tour! Dive into Swedish lifestyle! Bike and Sauna: $235
- 1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour: $182
- 1-day 7h Royal Palace and Castle Tour from Stockholm: $352
- 2 Hour Stockholm Metro Tour : $39
- 2-Hour Free Walking Tour in Stockholm: $0.93
- 2-Hour Walking Tour Stockholm (Old Town and Surroundings): $3.28
- 2-day kayaking adventure around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago - self guided: $252
- 3-4h Viking History Short Day Tour from Stockholm: $107
- 3-Hour Private Stockholm Photography Tour of Famous Landmarks : $172
- 3-day kayaking adventure around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago - self guided: $299
- 3h walking tour, small group max 10 people Stockholm: $63
- ABBA Museum Fast-Track Tickets, Stockholm Pop Culture Tour: $283
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$54
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Montreal self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.31
- Montréal's Mile End to Outremont: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.54
- Escape Game and Tour: $8.61
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $8.74
- Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- McCord Stewart Museum : Entry Ticket: $15
- Montreal Zipline Adventure: $15
- Self-Guided Old Town Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour: $15
- Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayStockholm $26Montreal $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $282
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $284
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl: $22
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Stockholm and Montreal, we can see that Montreal is more expensive. And not only is Stockholm much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm is in Europe and Montreal is in North America, 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 Stockholm would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Stockholm 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 Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal than you might in Stockholm.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Stockholm Expensive? and Is Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Montreal?
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Stockholm. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm and Montreal, 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 Montreal?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Stockholm or Montreal in the Summer?
Both Montreal and Stockholm during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Stockholm in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Stockholm is cooler than Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Stockholm in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Montreal averages at about 21°C (69°F).
In Montreal, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Stockholm. In the summer, Stockholm often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal. Stockholm gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun.
Stockholm usually gets less rain in July than Montreal. Stockholm gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyStockholm 18°C (64°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Stockholm and Montreal. Most visitors come to Stockholm for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Stockholm is generally around the same temperature as Montreal. Daily temperatures in Stockholm average around 8°C (46°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Stockholm usually receives less sunshine than Montreal during autumn. Stockholm gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Stockholm usually receives less rain than Montreal. Stockholm gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberStockholm 8°C (46°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Montreal in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Stockholm as well as Montreal. The winter months attract visitors to Stockholm because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Montreal in the winter. The weather in Stockholm can be very cold. Stockholm is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Stockholm averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Stockholm often gets less sunshine than Montreal. Stockholm gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun.
Stockholm usually gets less rain in January than Montreal. Stockholm gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryStockholm -3°C (27°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Montreal in the Spring?
Both Montreal and Stockholm are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year.
In the spring, Stockholm is cooler than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Stockholm in April average around 5°C (41°F), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Stockholm usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montreal during spring. Stockholm gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Stockholm usually receives less rain than Montreal. Stockholm gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilStockholm 5°C (41°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Stockholm
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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