Parisis 3% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (35/10) vs Stockholm "Pricey" (25/10). Dorms avg $35/night vs $24/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇫🇷 Paris
🇸🇪 Stockholm
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
23 hostels, avg 8.4 rating
★★★★★
5 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $115/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $90/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $5.19, dorms avg $37
★★★★★
Coffee $5.51, dorms avg $24
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $8.25, 23 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $8.28, 5 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
24 attractions
★★★★★
24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇫🇷 Paris | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $52 cheaper | $54 | $2/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $91 cheaper | $113 | $21/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $143 cheaper | $182 | $39/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇫🇷 Paris | 🇸🇪 Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $17.68 | $16.56 6% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $41.26 29% less | $57.95 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $8.25 | $8.28 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $5.19 6% less | $5.51 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2.95 38% less | $4.75 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇫🇷▼
Paris
France
35
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $37/night). Strong hostel scene (23 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelArty Paris Porte De Versailles By River (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$35/night
Total hostels23
🇸🇪▼
Stockholm
Sweden
25
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $24/night).
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
🇫🇷 Paris
🇸🇪 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 Paris & Stockholm
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇫🇷 Paris
12°C
High
/
4°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 51mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
🇸🇪 Stockholm
5°C
High
/
0°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 34mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇫🇷 Paris
1. Museum of Arts et Métiers
2. Musée Edith Piaf
3. Musée Grévin
4. Musée de l'Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de…Free
5. Musée des Arts DécoratifsFree
🇸🇪 Stockholm
No attraction data
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