As of November 12, 2026, Sweden is cheaper than United Kingdom for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $162 in Sweden against $186 in United Kingdom, a gap of 14.4%. Over the past year Sweden has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+7.8% after inflation, against −0.7%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2.
| Measure | Sweden | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $162 | $186 |
| Lean day | $79 | $88 |
| Comfortable day | $344 | $413 |
| Real change, 12 months | +7.8% | −0.7% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +5.5% | −0.9% |
| Versus 5-year average | +2.4% | −4.5% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 4.9 · Effortless | 4.9 · Effortless |
| Index score | 56 | 48 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Shoulder months | May, Sep | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
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.
Expensive, and worth watching: the pound swings more than most major currencies.
The catchLondon lodging is among the world's most expensive, and walk-up train fares are punitive. Book transport ahead.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.