Travel budget in Lapland

Lapland: calculate your travel budget

Lapland: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 54 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1822* (1638 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 179 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 5323* (4774 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 205 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 114 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 29 per person

Total budget:

$ 7735* (6944 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Lapland in 2024

Cost of living: Lapland VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Lapland in 2024 is 25% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Lapland by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Lapland compared to the national average.

Cities /Lapland View Details
Tromso 1% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Tromso
Rovaniemi 11% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Rovaniemi
Lulea 17% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Lulea



Local prices in Lapland by expense type

Lapland: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Lapland is 41% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 25/person
($ 18 to $ 40)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 61/person
($ 40 to $ 73)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 15/person
($ 14 to $ 15)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 11 for 500ml
($ 9.6 to $ 14)

76% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4 for 330ml
($ 3.3 to $ 4.8)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.5/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 7.1)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4.2/can
($ 2.3 to $ 5)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.1/bottle
($ 1.9 to $ 4.8)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Lapland: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Lapland costs 24% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 14 to $ 402)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 171/night
($ 99 to $ 372)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 187/night
($ 101 to $ 391)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 223/night
($ 131 to $ 445)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 188/night
($ 120 to $ 425)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 486
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 117/month
($ 64 to $ 313)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 207/month
($ 105 to $ 470)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 198/month
($ 122 to $ 375)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 122/month
($ 83 to $ 277)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 257/month
($ 119 to $ 606)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Lapland: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Lapland is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.7)

109% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.2/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 6.7)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.6)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.7/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 5.7)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 12 to $ 18)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 3.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.7)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3.8)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 2.9)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Lapland: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Lapland is 79% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.9/ticket
($ 3.7 to $ 4.4)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 1 to $ 4.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

120% 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)
$ 12
($ 9 to $ 21)

237% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 79/24hrs
($ 43 to $ 168)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Lapland: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Lapland is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 13 to $ 21)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 28/hr
($ 25 to $ 40)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Lapland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Lapland is 32% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 14 to $ 15)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 95
($ 40 to $ 144)

80% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
($ 21 to $ 48)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Tromso
London → Tromso
London → Tromso
$ 274
(fair price: $ 226)
Manchester → Tromso
Manchester → Tromso
Manchester → Tromso
$ 290
(fair price: $ 247)
London → Rovaniemi
London → Rovaniemi
London → Rovaniemi
$ 316
(fair price: $ 256)
London → Kittilä
London → Kittilä
London → Kittilä
$ 452
(fair price: $ 372)
Dublin → Rovaniemi
Dublin → Rovaniemi
Dublin → Rovaniemi
$ 350
(fair price: $ 282)
Dublin → Tromso
Dublin → Tromso
Dublin → Tromso
$ 273
(fair price: $ 231)
New York City → Helsinki
New York City → Helsinki
New York City → Helsinki
$ 977
(fair price: $ 683)
Edinburgh → Helsinki
Edinburgh → Helsinki
Edinburgh → Helsinki
$ 250
(fair price: $ 176)
Dublin → Helsinki
Dublin → Helsinki
Dublin → Helsinki
$ 239
(fair price: $ 170)
Los Angeles → Helsinki
Los Angeles  → Helsinki
Los Angeles  → Helsinki
$ 924
(fair price: $ 731)
Manchester → Helsinki
Manchester → Helsinki
Manchester → Helsinki
$ 281
(fair price: $ 205)
London → Helsinki
London → Helsinki
London → Helsinki
$ 152
(fair price: $ 117)

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About the information on the cost of living in Lapland

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

Information about cost of living in Lapland updated on 20-09-2024.

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