Which place is cheaper, Quito 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 Quito?
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 Quito 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 Quito?
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.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Stockholm Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayStockholm $224Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $224, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. 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 Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStockholm $110Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStockholm $220Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Stockholm or Quito? 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 Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stockholm $23Quito $6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Stockholm to Stockholm Airport(ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $104
- Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport 1-7 Passengers: $211
- Airport Transfer By Business Class - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City: $204
- Airport Transfer By Business Van - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City : $263
- Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Business Car: $147
- Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Luxury Car: $226
- Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Luxury Van: $156
- Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $19
- Arrival Private Transfer Bromma Airport BMA to Stockholm City by Business Car: $147
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA by Business Car: $135
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA by Luxury Van: $145
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Stockholm Airport ARN by Luxury Van: $170
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Private Transfer Out From Quito to International Airport Mariscal Sucre: $60
- Airport Transfer- Hotel in Quito 1 Way: $46
- Arrival Private Transfer Quito Airport UIO to Quito by Minivan: $124
- Arrival Transfer from Quito Airport UIO to Quito by Sedan or SUV: $95
- Mariscal Sucre Quito Airport (UIO) to Quito hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $22
- Minibus Departure Transfer from Quito City to Quito Airport UIO: $134
- Private Departure Transfer from Quito to the Airport - One Way: $21
- Private Transfer IN from to the International Airport Mariscal Sucre to Quito: $48
- Private Transfer In from International Airport Mariscal Sucre to Quito : $60
- Private Transfer Quito: $40
- Private Transfer Quito Airport To Quito City/hotel : $57
- Private Transfer from or to Quito Airport (one way): $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito 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 $71Quito $34
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 Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- Quito Cooking Class Shared Experience: $59
- Ecuador Food Tour: $69
- Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
- Tour Quito with Cooking Class with Professional Chef: $95
- Quito Private Best Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $114
- Ecuadorian Cooking Classes Rooftop (English): $120
- Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour : $135
- Cooking Class at the Andes & Roses: PRIVATE Day trip from Quito: $149
- Quito Food Tour Where my Family Go Urban Art New and Old Quito: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Stockholm $29Quito $16
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 Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Quito Old Town, Free walking tour Cacao taste included!: $1.00
- Skip the Line-Entry to Heaven's Gateway The Basilica Towers!: $7.99
- Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town: $15
- Quito Walking Experience Tour with Activities: $25
- Quito Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping: $40
- Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings: $40
- Half-Day Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito: $40
- Quito Half Day PRIVATE City tour: $42
- Quito Historic Center Night Tour: $42
- Half Day Bike Tour Discovering Quito: $48
- Fruit Tasting Experience with +15 Exotics Flavors of Ecuador: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayStockholm $30Quito $17
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Quito
Also in Quito, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ecuador Spirit Craft Brewery Tasting and Latitude 0 Private Tour: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Stockholm and Quito, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm is in Europe and Quito is in South 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 Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito 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 Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Stockholm Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Stockholm. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm and Quito, 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.
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.