Gdanskis 30% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (37/10) vs Stockholm "Pricey" (25/10). Dorms avg $16/night vs $24/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇱 Gdansk
🇸🇪 Stockholm
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★5 hostels, avg 8.6 rating
★★★★★5 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $36/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $90/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $4.19, dorms avg $16
★★★★★Coffee $5.51, dorms avg $24
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $3.91, 5 hostels
★★★★★Beer $8.28, 5 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇱 Gdansk | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $38 cheaper | $54 | $16/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $63 cheaper | $113 | $50/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $102 cheaper | $182 | $80/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇱 Gdansk | 🇸🇪 Stockholm |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $12.56 24% less | $16.56 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $27.92 52% less | $57.95 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.91 53% less | $8.28 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.19 24% less | $5.51 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.34 72% less | $4.75 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇱37
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $16/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelHostel Mamas And Papas (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$16/night
Total hostels5
🇸🇪25
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $24/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelCastanea Old Town Hostel (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$24/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
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🇵🇱 Gdansk
🇸🇪 Stockholm
City to City
Getting Between Gdansk & Stockholm
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇱 Gdansk
🌧 Rainfall: 34mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep
🇸🇪 Stockholm
🌧 Rainfall: 34mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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