Lyonis 7% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (25/10) vs Stockholm "Pricey" (25/10). Dorms avg $30/night vs $24/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇫🇷 Lyon
🇸🇪 Stockholm
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★9 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
★★★★★5 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $82/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $90/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $4.08, dorms avg $30
★★★★★Coffee $5.51, dorms avg $24
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $8.25, 9 hostels
★★★★★Beer $8.28, 5 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $50 cheaper | $54 | $4/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $83 cheaper | $113 | $30/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $129 cheaper | $182 | $53/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇸🇪 Stockholm |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $17.68 | $16.56 6% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $35.37 39% less | $57.95 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $8.25 | $8.28 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.08 26% less | $5.51 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2.48 48% less | $4.75 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇫🇷25
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $30/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelMeininger Lyon Centre Berthelot (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$30/night
Total hostels9
🇸🇪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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🇫🇷 Lyon
🇸🇪 Stockholm
City to City
Getting Between Lyon & Stockholm
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇫🇷 Lyon
🌧 Rainfall: 75mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
🇸🇪 Stockholm
🌧 Rainfall: 34mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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