Karlstad travel budget

Karlstad: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Karlstad

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 63 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1650* (17472 SEK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 107 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3403* (36022 SEK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 104 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 56 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 4624* (48958 SEK)

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



Cost of living in Karlstad compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Karlstad in 2024 is 6% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Karlstad in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Karlstad by expense type

Restaurant budget in Karlstad

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Karlstad is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 14/person
($ 8.7 to $ 25)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 23/person
($ 20 to $ 84)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.8 to $ 12)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.3 for 500ml
($ 4.3 to $ 10)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 6.9)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Karlstad

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Karlstad is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 71/night
($ 56 to $ 94)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 83 to $ 115)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 83 to $ 160)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 127/night
($ 115 to $ 143)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 81/night
($ 81 to $ 206)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 509
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 87/month
($ 76 to $ 102)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 79/month
($ 61 to $ 105)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 115/month
($ 92 to $ 139)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 76/month
($ 61 to $ 96)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 179/month
($ 131 to $ 241)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 195

Supermarket food budget in Karlstad

On average, the price of supermarket food in Karlstad is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.9/500g
($ 2 to $ 3.8)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 4.9)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 3.5 to $ 5.2)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 7.8 to $ 18)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 11)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Karlstad

On average, the price of transport in Karlstad is 67% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.8/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 3.6)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
($ 1.4 to $ 4.9)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.3)

99% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.7
($ 4.3 to $ 10)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 90/24hrs
($ 73 to $ 124)

187% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Karlstad

On average, budget for leisure activities in Karlstad is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 14 to $ 20)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
( $ 12)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Karlstad

On average, shopping budget in Karlstad is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.8/pack
($ 6.3 to $ 7.8)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 79
($ 35 to $ 108)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 20 to $ 59)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Stockholm
New York City → Stockholm
New York City → Stockholm
$ 741
(fair price: $ 573)
London → Stockholm
London → Stockholm
London → Stockholm
$ 81
(fair price: $ 66)
Edinburgh → Stockholm
Edinburgh → Stockholm
Edinburgh → Stockholm
$ 180
(fair price: $ 136)
Los Angeles → Stockholm
Los Angeles  → Stockholm
Los Angeles  → Stockholm
$ 831
(fair price: $ 669)
Dublin → Stockholm
Dublin → Stockholm
Dublin → Stockholm
$ 161
(fair price: $ 109)
Manchester → Stockholm
Manchester → Stockholm
Manchester → Stockholm
$ 173
(fair price: $ 128)



About this information on the cost of living in Karlstad

The information about the cost of living in Karlstad shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Karlstad was updated on 27-03-2024.

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