Which place is cheaper, Copenhagen or Johor Bahru?
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 Johor Bahru or Copenhagen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Johor Bahru or Copenhagen? 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: Johor Bahru or Copenhagen?
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital of the state of Johor in Southern Malaysia. Though it is largely industrial and does not typically cater to tourists, especially compared to the grandeur of neighboring Singapore, the city does have some opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Malaysia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Malaysia, The Best Adventure Tours to Denmark, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJohor Bahru $64Copenhagen $278
The average daily cost (per person) in Johor Bahru is $64, while the average daily cost in Copenhagen is $278. 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 Johor Bahru and Copenhagen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJohor Bahru $40Copenhagen $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJohor Bahru $80Copenhagen $198
Compare Hotels in Johor Bahru and Copenhagen
Looking for a hotel in Johor Bahru or Copenhagen? 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: Johor Bahru Hotel Prices and Copenhagen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Johor Bahru $13Copenhagen $79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johor Bahru
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johor Bahru:
- ~Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Singapore Van Transfer: $38
- ~Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Singapore MPV Transfer: $99
- Universal Studios Singapore + Roundtrip Transfers: $119
- Singapore Universal Studio & S.E.A Aquarium-COMBO One-Day Pass(Shared transfer): $208
- Private Transfer from Legoland (Malaysia) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN): $164
- Private Transfer from Johor Bahru City Center to Singapore Hotels: $99
- Private Transfer : Johor Bharu (JB) to Kuala Lumpur (KL): $131
- Legoland Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur 1-way Transfer: $103
- Legoland Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur 1-way Transfer: $125
- LEGOLAND Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur City One-way Transfer: $105
- LEGOLAND Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur City Hotels One-way Transfer: $105
- LEGOLAND Malaysia Admission Ticket with Return Transfer from Kuala Lumpur: $182
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Copenhagen City Center to Kastrup Airport (CPH): $73
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Airport: $108
- Private transfer Copenhagen airport, Port to or from the city : $114
- Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $114
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE)- Departure Private Transfer: $119
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $119
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Roskilde Airport RKE: $121
- Private Transfer Copenhagen Airport CPH to Copenhagen by Sedan: $125
- Private Transfer to/from Copenhagen Airport CPH: $126
- Copenhagen hotel/address to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)- Departure Private Transfer: $128
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)- Departure Private Transfer: $128
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Port: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Johor Bahru or Copenhagen?
Prices for flights to both Copenhagen and Johor Bahru 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 dayJohor Bahru $16Copenhagen $116
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $40
- The Nørrebro Street Art & Food Tour: $55
- Copenhagen : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $105
- Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $124
- Copenhagen Cooking Class: Nordic Cooking Class with Open Bar: $125
- Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $135
- The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour: $148
- Modern City Food Tour: $149
- Food Tour In Copenhagen - 5 Delicious Tastings, Walking Tour : $153
- E-Bike Guided Food Tour with 3 stops: $157
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Johor Bahru $7.81Copenhagen $34
Tours and Activities in Johor Bahru
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johor Bahru are as follows:
- Adventure Cove Water Park Entry ticket sentosa Island singpore: $50
- Sentosa 4D Adventureland Admission Ticket in Singapore: $29
- #11Hrs Singapore Escorted Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide: $113
- *15Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide: $132
- Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast Johor Admission Ticket: $35
- Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast Ticket: $40
- Brooklyn Cruise at Puteri Harbour, Johor Bahru (Direct Entry): $25
- Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark Admission Ticket: $22
- Experience Brooklyn Cruise at Puteri Harbour: $21
- Firefly Tour Johor Bahru@Kota Tinggi Firefly Park: $6.32
- HydroDash Singapore Ticket: $45
- Johor Bahru : Seadoo JetSki 30mins Self Ride Tour (Double): $86
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$9.44
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Coffee$15
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self Guided Tours Copenhagen with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Copenhagen Zoo Tower Entry Ticket: $3.93
- Copenhagen Little Mermaid Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour: $5.96
- Hippies & Christianshavn Walking Tour: $5.96
- Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.68
- Copenhagen Christiania: Hidden Stories Self-Guided Adventure: $7.16
- Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends: $7.99
- Copenhagen Self-Guided Tour: $8.36
- The Headless Horseman in Selfguided Walking Tour Game: $8.63
- Copenhagen Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Danish Architecture Center Entrance Ticket: $9.44
- Copenhagen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJohor Bahru $5.09Copenhagen $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $47
- Private Wine Tasting Boat Tour: $189
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Johor Bahru and Copenhagen, we can see that Copenhagen is more expensive. And not only is Johor Bahru much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Johor Bahru is in Asia and Copenhagen 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 Johor Bahru would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Johor Bahru 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen than you might in Johor Bahru.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Johor Bahru Expensive? and Is Copenhagen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Johor Bahru or Copenhagen?
Copenhagen has a larger population, and is about 44% larger than the population of Johor Bahru. When comparing the sizes of Johor Bahru and Copenhagen, 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.
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.