Don’t forget to buy your Swedish Kronas (SEK) before you leave for Sweden.
Although Sweden is a familiar destination for many, it's always wise to plan ahead for future expenses before your trip. Sweden is credit and debit card friendly, however, you should always have some cash during your trip. The official currency of Sweden is the Swedish krona (SEK). Be sure to exchange a good amount of NZD to SEK before travelling for circumstances such as tipping, buying public transport tickets or for any small purchases.
Practical tips for planning your budget
Anticipating a daily budget is a good way to manage your future expenses. It is important to plan your daily budget carefully. The average tourist spends about SEK 1475.
Accommodation costs are about SEK 1 000 per day. SEK 750 would be enough to get suitable accommodation. Meals and transport should also be included in the budget. The average tourist spends SEK 313 on food and SEK 178 on local transport.
850 SEK
Average cost of a one night stay
313 SEK
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Sweden
165 SEK
Public transport ticket
25 SEK
The price of a cup of coffee
20 SEK
Entrance fee to a Sauna
40 SEK
A salmon sandwich
575 SEK
A taxi ride from Arlanda Airport to the centre of Stockholm
50 SEK/Adult
A visit to the Vasa Museum
Some suggestions for your stay
There are many attractions on a trip to Stockholm. The Swedish National Museum is one of the most popular sights, it might compete with the ABBA museum, which also attracts many tourists. Prices are not high, an adult ticket for the ABBA museum costs SEK 250.
Summer is the most popular time to travel in Sweden. The weather is warm and there is no shortage of events.
Nature lovers should head for northern Sweden. Large national parks such as Sarek and Stora Sjöfallet are attractions in well-known natural areas.
Rikersborg beach, near the centre of Malmö, is ideal for those who prefer a beach holiday. Böda Sand is also a beach holiday destination on the northern part of the island of Öland.
Kugten Åre, Sälen and Idre are particularly suitable for winter sports and snow enthusiasts.
Nightlife and music attract tourists to Stockholm. In Stockholm's Östermalm and Södermalm you will find many nightclubs. Östermalm in particular is known as a district frequented by public figures.
Some facts about the Swedish Krona
Denominations of the Swedish Krona
- Notes: SEK 20, SEK 50, SEK 100 and SEK 500
- Coins: SEK 1 and SEK 5 and SEK 10
The Swedish krona has been used in Sweden since 1873. When the Scandinavian monetary union disintegrated in 1914, Sweden decided to keep the name of its own currency, as did Norway and Denmark.
Swedish currency coins usually have a picture of the ruler on one side and the value of the coin on the other.
Why buy SEK with Prosegur Change?
We offer exceptional exchange rates on a wide range of currencies on our website. To get Swedish Krona at the best rate, simply reserve them online and pick them up for free at one of our branches. In addition to benefiting from the best exchange rate, you pay no commission on your transaction. You know exactly how much you will receive after exchanging your New Zealand dollars and keep full control over your travel budget.
FAQs
Any questions regarding our currency exchange services? Please read those FAQs to get all the answers you're after.
- What is the current NZD to SEK exchange rate?
- What is the current NZD to SEK exchange rate?
We update our exchange rates daily to be competitive and make sure our customer enjoy the best price. You can visit our exchange rate page to easily see the exchange rates applied on NZD to SEK currency exchange.
- How long does it take to exchange NZD to SEK?
- How long does it take to exchange NZD to SEK?
Exchanging NZD to SEK with Prosegur Change is easy and shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.
- How can I exchange NZD to SEK online?
- How can I exchange NZD to SEK online?
Select SEK as the destination currency, choose the amount of NZD you want to pay or the amount of SEK you need to see the price of your transaction. You can then proceed to the payment of your money exchange. After your order has been confirmed, you can come to pick it up at one of our branches in New Zealand.
If you have other questions, feel free to contact us and our team will do their best to assist you as quickly as possible.
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