As of November 12, 2026, Sweden is cheaper than Norway for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $162 in Sweden against $218 in Norway, a gap of 34.0%. Over the past year Sweden has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+7.8% after inflation, against −4.6%). Norway carries the lower US advisory (Level 1 against Level 2).
| Measure | Norway | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $218 | $162 |
| Lean day | $106 | $79 |
| Comfortable day | $469 | $344 |
| Real change, 12 months | −4.6% | +7.8% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | −4.9% | +5.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | −4.4% | +2.4% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 4.8 · Effortless | 4.9 · Effortless |
| Index score | 48 | 56 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug | Jun, Jul, Aug |
| Shoulder months | May, Sep | May, Sep |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The fjords cost what they always did in kroner. In dollars and euros, rather less than they used to.
The catchStill one of the most expensive countries on earth for food, drink and lodging, even with the krone well below its long-run level.
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.