Lagosis 71% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (32/10) vs Stockholm "Pricey" (25/10). Dorms avg $21/night vs $24/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇹 Lagos
🇸🇪 Stockholm
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★20 hostels, avg 9.1 rating
★★★★★5 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $57/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $90/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.59, dorms avg $21
★★★★★Coffee $5.51, dorms avg $24
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $1.00, 20 hostels
★★★★★Beer $8.28, 5 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇹 Lagos | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $16 cheaper | $54 | $39/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $44 cheaper | $113 | $69/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $88 cheaper | $182 | $94/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lagos | 🇸🇪 Stockholm |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.08 81% less | $16.56 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $25 57% less | $57.95 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1 88% less | $8.28 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.59 53% less | $5.51 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.72 85% less | $4.75 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇹32
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $21/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelLagos Marina Guest House (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$21/night
Total hostels20
🇸🇪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
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🇵🇹 Lagos
🇸🇪 Stockholm
City to City
Getting Between Lagos & Stockholm
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇹 Lagos
🌧 Rainfall: 58mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
🇸🇪 Stockholm
🌧 Rainfall: 34mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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