Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Stockholm?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Stockholm or Vancouver?
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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
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.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city in Western Canada. It is also the largest city in British Columbia, and is dramatically positioned between the coast and mountains. It's a very international city, with a high level of energy and countless activites that you can enjoy while you're in town. In addition to offering all of the activities and entertainment of a modern city, it is also in jumping off distance to any number of outdoor activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayStockholm $169Vancouver $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $169, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $142. 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 Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStockholm $96Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStockholm $192Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Stockholm or Vancouver? 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 Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stockholm $20Vancouver $12
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.40
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.78
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port to Vancouver by SUV: $120
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vancouver YVR or Port to Vancouver by Business Car: $108
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vancouver Airport YVR to Vancouver in Luxury Car: $163
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vancouver Airport YVR to Vancouver in Luxury SUV: $134
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - Departure Private Transfer: $93
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
- Canada Place Cruise Port to Vancouver hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $186
- Canada Place Cruise Port: Transfer to Vancouver hotels: $428
- Canada Place Port to Vancouver Airport(YVR) - Departure Transfer : $55
- Departure Private Transfer Vancouver to Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port by Minibus: $142
- Departure Private Transfer from Vancouver to Vancouver YVR or Cruise Port by SUV: $97
- Departure Private Transfer: Vancouver to Vancouver Airport YVR in Business Car: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver 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 $36Vancouver $31
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 Vancouver
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:
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All You Can Eat Sushi Lunch$8.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vancouver Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $78
- A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market: $84
- The Gastown Experience Walking Food Tour: $94
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $100
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $100
- North Vancouver Shipyards Food Tour: $100
- Vancouver Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $100
- Vancouver Authentic Chinese Food Tour: $134
- VIP Granville Island Market Vancouver - Walking Food Tour: $138
- Authentic Asian Eats Walking Food Tour: $142
- 3-Hour Bowen Island Boat Cruise with Dinner: $153
- Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Stockholm $25Vancouver $36
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
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Vancouver self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.31
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.75
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.83
- Discover Stanley Park with a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.11
- Discover Stanley Park with a Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.19
- Fort Langley: a Film & Television Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $5.20
- Cycling the Seawall: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Along the Stanley Park Seawall: $5.46
- Vancouver Tips-Based Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.47
- Historic Walking Tours of Vancouver with Then & Now Images!: $6.68
- Walking Tour Along Stanley Park's Seawall: $6.69
- Vancouver Downtown: Espionage Adventure Outdoor Escape Game: $6.99
- Self-Guided Smartphone Tour of Stanley Park: $7.31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayStockholm $26Vancouver $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
Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl ROUTE B: $18
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $22
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl: $26
- 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local: $89
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $89
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour with a light Lunch from Vancouver: $134
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $134
- Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley): $134
- From Half-Day Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $138
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $139
- Taste of the Valley Wine Tour: $148
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Stockholm and Vancouver, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Vancouver much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm is in Europe and Vancouver 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 Vancouver would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vancouver 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 Vancouver.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Stockholm Expensive? and Is Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 47% larger than the population of Stockholm. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm and Vancouver, 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 Vancouver?
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 Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Stockholm during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year.
In July, Stockholm is generally around the same temperature as Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Stockholm average around 18°C (64°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Vancouver, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Stockholm. In the summer, Stockholm often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. Stockholm gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun.
Stockholm usually gets more rain in July than Vancouver. Stockholm gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyStockholm 18°C (64°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Vancouver in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Stockholm and Vancouver. Many travelers come to Stockholm for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Stockholm is cooler than Vancouver in the autumn. The daily temperature in Stockholm averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Stockholm usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during autumn. Stockholm gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Stockholm usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Stockholm gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberStockholm 8°C (46°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Stockholm as well as Vancouver. Many visitors come to Stockholm in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vancouver can be very cold during winter. Stockholm can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Stockholm is much colder than Vancouver. Typically, the winter temperatures in Stockholm in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Vancouver averages at about 4°C (40°F).
In the winter, Stockholm often gets less sunshine than Vancouver. Stockholm gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Stockholm usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Stockholm gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryStockholm -3°C (27°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Stockholm or Vancouver in the Spring?
Both Vancouver and Stockholm are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Stockholm for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Stockholm is generally much colder than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Stockholm average around 5°C (41°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
Stockholm usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vancouver during spring. Stockholm gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. In April, Stockholm usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Stockholm gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilStockholm 5°C (41°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver and Stockholm
| Stockholm | Vancouver | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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