As of November 12, 2026, Sweden is cheaper than France for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $162 in Sweden against $170 in France, a gap of 4.8%. Over the past year Sweden has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+7.8% after inflation, against +5.8%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2.
| Measure | France | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $170 | $162 |
| Lean day | $80 | $79 |
| Comfortable day | $381 | $344 |
| Real change, 12 months | +5.8% | +7.8% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | +5.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | +2.6% | +2.4% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 4.9 · Effortless | 4.9 · Effortless |
| Index score | 55 | 56 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep | Jun, Jul, Aug |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Oct | May, Sep |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Paris is a splurge. Provincial France is one of Europe's quieter bargains.
The catchParis and the Riviera hotel rates are among Europe's highest, and strikes can stop trains with little notice.
A weak krona has quietly made Scandinavia's largest country its most affordable.
The catchAlcohol and restaurant meals remain expensive, and almost nowhere takes cash. Winter days are very short.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.