Which place is cheaper, Florence 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 Florence?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Florence, 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Stockholm, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Sweden, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $115Florence $211
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $115, while the average daily cost in Florence is $211. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $55Florence $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $110Florence $204
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $9.11Florence $26
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:
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $167
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $136
- Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel/address Private Departure Transfer: $134
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $105
- Malmo City to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$9.39
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Taxi from Airport$29
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In City Parking (Full Day)$35
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.87
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Bus From Airport$5.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer: Peretola Airport (FLR) to Florence City Center: $87
- Transfer from Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $69
- Transfer Florence - Bologna with stop at the Barberino Outlet: $155
- Taste of Tuscany San Gimignano Winery with Transfer from Florence: $227
- Private transfer from Florence to Massa with private driver: $281
- Private transfer Florence Peretola Airport from or to Siena City : $223
- Private transfer Florence Peretola Airport from or to Pisa City: $271
- Private transfer Florence Airport / Hotel Florence: $143
- Private direct transfer:Florence to Pisa, English speaking driver: $179
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence (hotel OR airport pick-up): $117
- Private Transfer from Scandicci to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $104
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $51Florence $73
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.63
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $35
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $36
- Pasta Making Class with Dinner and Wine in Florence: $47
- Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence: $48
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $50
- Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in the heart of Florence: $51
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $53
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $54
- Cooking Class in Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine: $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $18Florence $35
Tours and Activities in Malmo
For Malmo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö: $25
- Copenhagen and Hamlet Tour: $143
- Guided Walking Tour in Malmö: $45
- Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö: $16
- Half Day Walking Tour in Lund City and University: $38
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Malmö Photography Tour: $67
- Malmö Private Walking Tour with a Local: $56
- Malmo Syndicate City Escape Game Self Guided Experience: $31
- Malmo Walking Tour, 3 hours (small group): $72
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$13
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.69
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Firenze Card (for Two)$117
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$23
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$7.04
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$8.21
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour: $75
- Exclusive Small Group Tour of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: $78
- Florence Palazzo Vecchio Skip the Line Ticket and Audio Guide: $27
- Medici Walking Tour -Small Group : $35
- Uffizi & Accademia Highlights: Skip The Line Combo Guided Tour: $119
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $215
- 1-Hour Golf Cart Private Tour through the Center of Florence: $54
- 2-Hours Walking Tour in Florence: $179
- 3-Hour Private Florence Walking Tour: $203
- 3-Hour Private Food and Wine Experience in Montalcino: $144
- 4 Wines Tasting with 2 Tuscan Cheeses & Tour at the winery: $41
- A Food Lover Tour in Florence: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $41Florence $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.93
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Bottle of Wine$8.80
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Florence Wine Tasting at Ponte Vecchio with Sommelier: $4.78
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $18
- Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $24
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $25
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $27
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $30
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $36
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence: $42
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $42
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $47
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Florence?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 42% larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Florence, 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 Florence?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Malmo or Florence in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Florence. Furthermore, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
Malmo is cooler than Florence in the summer. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Florence fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Florence this time of the year. In Malmo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Florence during summer. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Malmo usually receives more rain than Florence. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Florence in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Florence. Additionally, many travelers come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Malmo is much colder than Florence. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Malmo in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Florence averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In the autumn, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Florence. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in October than Florence. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Florence in the Winter?
Both Florence and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Florence in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Malmo. In January, Malmo is generally much colder than Florence. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 0°C (32°F), and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Florence during winter. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Malmo usually receives less rain than Florence. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Florence in the Spring?
Both Florence and Malmo during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Florence for the natural beauty during these months.
Malmo is much colder than Florence in the spring. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 5°C (42°F) in April, and Florence fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In the spring, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Florence. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in April than Florence. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 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.