Which place is cheaper, Amalfi or Malmo?
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 Malmo or Amalfi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Amalfi, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Malmo or Amalfi?
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.
Amalfi
The town of Amalfi is at the heart of the Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy known for dramatic coastline, ritzy hotels, delicious food, and warm weather. Amalfi was the capital of a small republic in the middle ages known as the Duchy of Amalfi, when it dominated the seas by trade and power. Later, in the early 20th century, the town and the region became known as a place where wealthy travelers would spend their vacations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Stockholm, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Sweden, The Best 2-Week Tours from Rome, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $115Amalfi $289
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $115, while the average daily cost in Amalfi is $289. 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 Malmo and Amalfi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $55Amalfi $115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $110Amalfi $230
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Amalfi
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Amalfi? 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: Malmo Hotel Prices and Amalfi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $9.11Amalfi $78
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:
- Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel/address Private Departure Transfer: $134
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $136
- Malmo City to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $57
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $105
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $167
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amalfi:
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Bus$4.69
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Train to Naples$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amalfi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amalfi:
- Transfer from Salerno train station or port: $168
- Transfer from Salerno or Vietri Sul Mare to Naples or Vice Versa: $111
- Transfer from Positano to Naples or Vice Versa: $246
- Transfer from Maiori to Naples : $274
- Transfer from Amalfi Caost everywhere to Naples area: $247
- Transfer Amalfi - Naples: $227
- Tours and Transfers: $268
- Spa Argillarium basic without massage with Golf Cart Transfer: $143
- Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport to Castellabate Minivan Transfer: $212
- Private transfer from Salerno to Naples with a 2 hour stop: $176
- Private transfer from Salerno to Amalfi: $269
- Private transfer from Amalfi to Sorrento with 2h Stop in Pompeii: $197
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Amalfi?
Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Malmo 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 dayMalmo $51Amalfi $126
Typical Food Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amalfi:
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Dinner$41
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Snacks$4.69
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Bread$1.17
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Dinner$48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amalfi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amalfi.
- Hands-On Pizza Making Class & Farmhouse Tour with Sea Views : $66
- OnLine Genuine Cooking Class: $81
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Cava de' Tirreni: $102
- Cortecorbo winery: Pizza Cooking class, lunch & wine tasting : $120
- Authentic Cooking with Locals: Meal, Wine & Scenic Views : $146
- Hands-On Cooking Class & Farmhouse Tour on the Amalfi Coast: $154
- Cooking Class on the Amalfi Coast with Tasting Included: $155
- Amalfi Coast experience: Lemons' Pathway and dinner: $158
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Agropoli: $174
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting:Vietri Sul Mare: $174
- A Food Tour on Authentic Flavors of Vietri sul Mare: $180
- 3 Hour Cooking Class on the Amalfi Coast: $191
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $18Amalfi $31
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
Tours and Activities in Amalfi
Here are a few actual costs in Amalfi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 hours Boat Tour: Amalfi Coast Snorkeling and Limoncello Testing: $143
- 6 Hours Amalfi Coast Kayak Experience: $95
- AMALFI COAST and LI GALLI "8h Boat TOUR" from Salerno: $275
- AMALFI Easy Boat Tour from Salerno with Lunch: $226
- Amalfi Coast & Positano: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks: $106
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour Small Group All Inclusive: $253
- Amalfi Coast Boat tour Small Group: $186
- Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour: Explore Caves, Arches & Hidden Beaches: $71
- Amalfi Coast Tour - Scooter Rental: $84
- Amalfi Coast at Your Pace: The Essential Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Amalfi Coast group tour DA Amalfi: $161
- Amalfi Coast vintage tour with picnic under lemons : $263
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $41Amalfi $23
Typical Alcohol Prices in Amalfi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:
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Wine$7.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi
Also in Amalfi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tenuta San Francesco Wine Tasting: $84
- Wine tasting at the Apicella winery: $102
- Wine Tasting Cantina Apicella with lunch: $203
- Half-Day Irpinia Wine Tour from SALERNO: $211
- Amalfi Coast vintage tour with cheese and wine tastings: $251
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is Malmo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Malmo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Malmo 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 Amalfi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amalfi than you might in Malmo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Malmo Expensive? and Is Amalfi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Amalfi?
Malmo has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Amalfi. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Amalfi, 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 Malmo or Amalfi?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Malmo or Amalfi in the Summer?
Both Amalfi and Malmo during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Amalfi for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Malmo is cooler than Amalfi in the summer. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Amalfi fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Amalfi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Malmo. In the summer, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 313 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets more rain in July than Amalfi. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Amalfi 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Amalfi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Amalfi. Also, many visitors come to Amalfi in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Malmo is much colder than Amalfi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Malmo in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Amalfi averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during autumn. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Amalfi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Malmo usually receives less rain than Amalfi. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Amalfi 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Amalfi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Amalfi. Also, most visitors come to Amalfi for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Malmo can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Malmo is generally much colder than Amalfi. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 0°C (32°F), and Amalfi fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 115 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Amalfi. Malmo usually gets less rain in January than Amalfi. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Amalfi 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Amalfi in the Spring?
Both Amalfi and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Amalfi because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Malmo is much colder than Amalfi in the spring. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 5°C (42°F) in April, and Amalfi fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during spring. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Malmo usually receives less rain than Amalfi. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Amalfi 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Amalfi and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 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.