Lisbonis 23% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (57/10) vs Stockholm "Fair" (49/10). Dorms avg $26/night vs $24/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇹 Lisbon
🇸🇪 Stockholm
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
81 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
★★★★★
5 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $94/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $90/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.58, dorms avg $23
★★★★★
Coffee $5.51, dorms avg $24
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.54, 81 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $8.28, 5 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
25 attractions
★★★★★
24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $42 cheaper | $54 | $13/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $67 cheaper | $113 | $46/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $106 cheaper | $182 | $77/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇸🇪 Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $14.15 15% less | $16.56 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $29.47 49% less | $57.95 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.54 57% less | $8.28 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.58 53% less | $5.51 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2.36 50% less | $4.75 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇹▼
Lisbon
Portugal
57
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $26/night). Strong hostel scene (23 hostels). Plenty to see (25 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelGoodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$26/night
Total hostels23
🇸🇪▼
Stockholm
Sweden
49
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $24/night). Plenty to see (24 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelCastanea Old Town Hostel (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$24/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇹 Lisbon
🇸🇪 Stockholm
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Lisbon & Stockholm
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇹 Lisbon
21°C
High
/
15°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 41mm/month
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
🇸🇪 Stockholm
15°C
High
/
8°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 43mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇹 Lisbon
1. Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
2. Museu Geológico
3. Museu de Arte Contemporânea MAC/CCB
4. Pastéis de Belém
5. Pelourinho de Lisboa
🇸🇪 Stockholm
1. Butterfly House Haga Ocean
2. Carl Eldh Studio Museum
3. Flute-playing Angel
4. Gamla stan
5. Gustav III
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