Is Sweden expensive to visit?
Price level compared with the EU, plus verified prices for transport and sights.
Short answer
Sweden is pricier than the EU average, with prices more than 20 percent higher according to Eurostat, though many museums are free and an SL single ticket costs SEK 43. Entry to the Vasa Museum costs SEK 195 to 240 for adults in 2026. Sweden is not the most expensive EU country: Denmark has the highest price level.
Why
- According to Eurostat, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden, Finland and the Netherlands had price levels more than 20 percent above the EU average.
- According to Eurostat, Denmark had the highest price level for household consumption in the EU in 2025, at 140 percent of the EU average.
- According to sl.se, a single SL ticket is valid for 75 minutes and costs SEK 43 for adults.
Details
According to Vasamuseet, adult entry in 2026 is SEK 240 from May to September and SEK 195 in the rest of the year, and visitors aged 0 to 18 enter free. Visit Stockholm lists museums with free entry all days, among them the City Museum, ArkDes and the Parliament House. Flights and hotels are not covered by these sources, so check them for your own dates. More free sights are listed in free museums in Stockholm.
Tip
Check Visit Stockholm's list of museums with free entry before you pay for admissions, and note that Vasa Museum is cheaper from October to April. For timing a trip, see when is the best time to visit Sweden.
What may differ
Costs depend on the season, the city and your age: according to sl.se, a single SL ticket costs SEK 26 at the reduced price for pensioners, students and young people.
Common misconception
Sweden is the most expensive country in the EU.
What actually happens
In Eurostat's 2025 data Denmark had the highest household consumption price level, followed by Ireland at 136 percent and Luxembourg at 132 percent of the EU average.
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Sources
- Eurostat: GDP per capita, consumption per capita and price level indicesChecked at:
- Eurostat: Household consumption price levels across the EU in 2025Checked at:
- SL: single ticket 75 minutesChecked at:
- Visit Stockholm: Free museums in StockholmChecked at:
- Vasa Museum: Opening hours and admissionChecked at:
Prices and fees change, so check Eurostat, Visit Stockholm and Vasamuseet before you plan your budget.
Budget and pricesRelated questions
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How much money do you need per day in Sweden?
A day in Sweden adds up from separate prices: an SL single ticket costs SEK 43, a 24-hour ticket SEK 180 and Vasa Museum entry SEK 195 to 240.
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How much does a pack of cigarettes cost in Sweden?
The retail price of cigarettes in Sweden is set by the manufacturer and printed on the pack, and cigarettes may not be sold above that price, according to Skatteverket.
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How much does a public toilet cost in Sweden?
Public toilets in Sweden are not always free: Stockholm's new city toilets cost SEK 10 and are paid by card, and Gothenburg's toilet buildings cost SEK 5.
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How much does it cost to live in Stockholm?
A three-room apartment in Greater Stockholm costs SEK 10,600 a month on average in 2026, against SEK 9,528 nationally, according to SCB.