Which place is cheaper, Malmo or Bali?
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 Bali or Malmo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bali and Malmo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Malmo?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
Malmo
Located on the southern tip of Sweden, in the province of Skane, Malmo is Sweden's third largest city. It has a very international population with about a third of the residents being from countries other than Sweden. This diversity is evident within Malmo, which is rich in culture, interesting food, and an array of entertainment options. Historically, Malmo was an industrial city with a ship building company, Kockums being the area's largest employer. Today, however, the city is much more economicaly diverse with many eco friendly neighborhoods and plenty of suburban style housing.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best 2-Week Tours from Stockholm, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $85Malmo $115
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $85, while the average daily cost in Malmo is $115. 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 Bali and Malmo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $40Malmo $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $80Malmo $110
Compare Hotels in Bali and Malmo
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Malmo? 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: Bali Hotel Prices and Malmo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.68Malmo $9.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$2.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Denpasar HTL-APT(DPS) : $8.88
- Traditional Balinese Massage with Hotel Transfer: $50
- Ride Bali ATV Adventure Ticket And Transfer: $34
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bali Airport: $32
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
- Paragliding In Bali With Private Hotel Transfer: $140
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Luxury Bali Private Airport Transfer Alphard: $113
- LuxMe Bali Four Hands massage with Hotel Transfer: $58
- Horse Riding on the Black Sand Beach and Free Hotel Transfers: $74
- Exclusive Bali Airport Departure Private Transfer: $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Malmo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Malmo:
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Malmö Bus Card$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malmo
Also for Malmo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $57
- Malmo City to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $105
- Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel/address Private Departure Transfer: $134
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $136
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $167
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Malmo?
Prices for flights to both Malmo and Bali 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 dayBali $34Malmo $51
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.19
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Lunch for Two$13
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Bali Cafe for Two$26
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Lunch for Two$7.75
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Lunch for 2$8.59
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Dinner for 2$9.42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- Private Tour Rafting Uluwatu Kecak Dance Sunset and Dinner in Jimbaran Bay: $30
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $38
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $40
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $41
- South Bali Beach Tour, Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Fire Dance & Seafood Barbeque Dinner: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
- Highlights Padang - Padang, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Dinner: $65
- Exotic North Bedugul, Tanah Lot, and Jimbaran Seafood Dinner: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $10Malmo $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$52
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Snorkelling Trip$12
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Cooking School$27
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Bali Telaga Waja White Water Rafting Adventure : $55
- Legendary Scenic Spots Of Nusa Penida Private Guided Day Tour: $48
- Private Tours Tegenungan Waterfall Ubud Palace & Market: $80
- Ubud Bali ATV Quad Bike Adventure: $45
- White Water Rafting Adventure at Telaga Waja River : $54
- 2 Day Tours Ubud Art Village, Dance And Other Tourist Attractions: $186
- 3-Days Lombok,Gili island Tour Hopping around departure from Bali island: $300
- 5 Hours Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Tour Including Tanjung Jepun: $59
- 6-Hour White Water Rafting and Kanto Lampo Waterfall Private Tour: $79
- ATV Tour Through Fun Zone and Scenic Trek: $35
- Adventure Rafting Journey With Us! And Ubud Tours : $123
- All Inclusive Tour to Tanah Lot Temple and Monkey Forest: $56
Tours and Activities in Malmo
For Malmo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Old Town Helsingborg: Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour: $7.16
- Self-guided audio tour in Lund: explore the story of the Locus Peccatorum murder: $8.63
- The Headless Horseman in Malmö: A self-guided walking tour game: $8.63
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö: $16
- Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket: $24
- Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö: $25
- Malmo Syndicate City Escape Game Self Guided Experience: $31
- Half Day Walking Tour in Lund City and University: $38
- Guided Walking Tour in Malmö: $45
- Malmö Private Walking Tour with a Local: $56
- Malmö Photography Tour: $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.07Malmo $41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Malmo, we can see that Malmo is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia and Malmo 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 Bali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bali 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 Malmo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Malmo than you might in Bali.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Malmo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Malmo?
Bali has a larger population, and is about 55% larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Malmo, 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 Bali or Malmo?
Malmo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bali experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bali or Malmo in the Summer?
Both Malmo and Bali during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Bali is much warmer than Malmo in the summer. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Malmo fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Malmo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bali. In the summer, Bali often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Malmo. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Malmo receives 247 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets less rain in July than Malmo. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year. April to September is the dry season in Bali.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Malmo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Bali or Malmo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Malmo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
In the autumn, Bali is much warmer than Malmo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bali in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Malmo averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Malmo during autumn. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Malmo receives 104 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Bali usually receives more rain than Malmo. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn. Also, October to March is the rainy season in Bali.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Malmo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Bali or Malmo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bali as well as Malmo. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Malmo can be very cold during winter. In January, Bali is generally much warmer than Malmo. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 26°C (79°F), and Malmo fluctuates around 0°C (32°F).
In the winter, Bali often gets more sunshine than Malmo. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Malmo receives 36 hours of full sun.
Bali usually gets more rain in January than Malmo. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year. October to March in Bali is the rainy season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Malmo 0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Bali or Malmo in the Spring?
Both Malmo and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
Bali is much warmer than Malmo in the spring. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Malmo fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Malmo during spring. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Malmo receives 173 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bali usually receives more rain than Malmo. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Bali is April to September.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Malmo 5°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Malmo and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.