Which place is cheaper, Stockholm or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Luxor or Stockholm?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Stockholm? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Stockholm?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Stockholm $224
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Stockholm is $224. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Luxor and Stockholm in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Stockholm $110
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Stockholm $220
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Stockholm
Looking for a hotel in Luxor or Stockholm? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Luxor Hotel Prices and Stockholm Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Stockholm $23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Horus, Kom Ombo and Khnum Temples from Luxor with Transfers : $53
- Luxor Airport Transfer : $15
- Luxor airport transfer : $35
- Private Transfer Luxor International Airport to Luxor Hotels: $20
- Private Transfer Service from Luxor to Hurghada: $128
- Private Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels: $30
- Transfer Service from Luxor to Aswan (Private): $51
- Transfer from Luxor Airport to Anywhere in Luxor: $15
- Transfer from Luxor Hotel to Luxor Airport: $35
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise: $17
- private transfer one way from Luxor to Hurghada : $70
- "Pet-Friendly Private Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel": $6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Stockholm to Stockholm Airport(ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $104
- Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport 1-7 Passengers: $211
- Airport Transfer By Business Class - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City: $204
- Airport Transfer By Business Van - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City : $263
- Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Business Car: $147
- Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Luxury Car: $226
- Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Luxury Van: $156
- Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $19
- Arrival Private Transfer Bromma Airport BMA to Stockholm City by Business Car: $147
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA by Business Car: $135
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA by Luxury Van: $145
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Stockholm Airport ARN by Luxury Van: $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Stockholm?
Prices for flights to both Stockholm and Luxor change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayLuxor $16Stockholm $71
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $31
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing in luxor: $60
- Saray El Nile restaurant Dinner : $60
- Enjoy Lunch or Dinner on a Luxor Nile River Boat: $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
- Egyptian cooking class and Luxor museum : $120
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Boat Trip to Exe Ericson Mural & Pizza: $21
- City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $32
- Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $32
- Taysta Food Tour in Stockholm: $33
- Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm Lunch or Dinner: $40
- Food Tour: $117
- Stockholm Food Tour: $120
- Secret Walking Food Tour Stockholm Old Town: $124
- Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $149
- From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $154
- Evening Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner from Stockholm: $158
- Stockholm Dinner Experience: $164
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Stockholm $29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.73
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Camel Ride for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full tour to Karnak and Luxor temples, and felucca: $5.00
- Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City : $6.00
- Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon: $9.00
- Tour in the East Bank of Luxor: $9.00
- Karnak Sound and Light Display Tour in Luxor (Private): $9.00
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
- 4 Hour Private East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Private Day Tour: $10
- Private Half-Day tour to Karnak temple: $10
- Half Day East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour: $10
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Stockholm Secret Treasures A Self Guided Nordic Adventure: $3.58
- Self Guided Tours Stockholm With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.58
- Walking Tour of Stockholm's City Center: $3.58
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.38
- Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.44
- Stockholm Troll Hunt: Self-Guided Old Town Adventure: $7.17
- From Stockholm with Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $7.17
- Stockholm Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Tour and Puzzle Adventure: $7.17
- History and Secrets of Gamla Stan Audio GPS Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
- Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour in the Modern City: $7.99
- Stockholm Interactive City Tour: $8.38
- The Stockholm Witch Trials: A Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour Game: $8.63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Stockholm $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $27
- The Original Pub Crawl: $27
- Stockholm New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl: $95
- Private Pub Crawl Stockholm With VIP Entry: $211
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $335
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Stockholm, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Stockholm is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Stockholm Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Stockholm?
Stockholm has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor and Stockholm, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Luxor or Stockholm?
Stockholm has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luxor or Stockholm in the Summer?
Both Stockholm and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Stockholm for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is much warmer than Stockholm in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Stockholm fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Stockholm. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Stockholm 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Stockholm in the Autumn?
Both Stockholm and Luxor during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Stockholm because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Luxor is much warmer than Stockholm. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Stockholm averages at about 8°C (46°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Stockholm. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Stockholm 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Stockholm in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Stockholm. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year.
It's quite cold in Stockholm in the winter. In January, Luxor is generally much warmer than Stockholm. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Stockholm fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Stockholm. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Stockholm -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Stockholm in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Stockholm. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Stockholm for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Luxor is much warmer than Stockholm in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Stockholm fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Stockholm. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Stockholm 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Stockholm and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
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