Travel budget and cost of living in Halmstad (Sweden) how much does a trip cost?

Halmstad travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Halmstad

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Halmstad for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Halmstad compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Halmstad in 2026 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Halmstad in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Halmstad by expense type

Restaurant budget in Halmstad

Lunch

$ 15/person
($ 14 to $ 20)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 38/person
($ 21 to $ 58)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 10.1 to $ 14)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 8.2 for 500ml
($ 4.5 to $ 10.1)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.9/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 6.2)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3/can
($ 2.3 to $ 3.9)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.5/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 3.3)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Halmstad

1-star hotel

$ 75/night
($ 75 to $ 384)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 144/night
($ 72 to $ 268)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

3-star hotel

$ 146/night
($ 63 to $ 297)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 169/night
($ 109 to $ 282)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 355

5-star hotel

$ 286/night
($ 245 to $ 406)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 595

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 123/month
($ 77 to $ 224)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

Room with kitchen

$ 175/month
($ 63 to $ 443)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 271

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 188/month
($ 106 to $ 365)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227

Cottage or guest house

$ 127/month
($ 94 to $ 200)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Family room

$ 226/month
($ 88 to $ 606)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Halmstad

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.9/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.3

Rice

$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 7.6)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 4.1)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 10.1/kg
($ 10.1 to $ 18)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5.5)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.5/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 7.5)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Halmstad

Bus ticket

$ 3.2/ticket
($ 3.1 to $ 3.2)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.3/km
($ 2.3 to $ 2.3)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

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114% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.4
($ 5.4 to $ 17)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 51/24hrs
($ 42 to $ 82)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 84

Leisure activity budget in Halmstad

Cinema

$ 20/ticket
($ 16 to $ 29)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 22/hr
( $ 22)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Halmstad

Cigarettes

$ 7.4/pack
($ 7.4 to $ 8.1)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 108
($ 91 to $ 114)

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100% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 41
($ 35 to $ 103)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Stockholm

$ 140
(fair price: $ 117)

Montreal → Stockholm

$ 821
(fair price: $ 756)

Edinburgh → Stockholm

$ 239
(fair price: $ 195)

Manchester → Stockholm

$ 248
(fair price: $ 196)

Toronto → Stockholm

$ 888
(fair price: $ 714)

Los Angeles → Stockholm

$ 811
(fair price: $ 659)