Which place is cheaper, Krakow 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 Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Krakow, 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 Krakow?
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.
Krakow
Krakow is Poland's second largest city. It sits on both sides of the Wisla River at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. There are more than 1.4 million residents in the metropolitan area. Krakow is known as a historical and beautiful city that is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Tourism makes up a large part of the city's economy, but there is also a university and several local colleges which are major employers as well. Technology has grown in recent years and the city has some notable employees including Google, IBM and Motorola. Other important industries include steel, pharmaceuticals and tobacco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Stockholm, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $115Krakow $82
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $115, while the average daily cost in Krakow is $82. 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 Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $55Krakow $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $110Krakow $92
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Krakow? 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 Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $9.11Krakow $7.10
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- Zakopane: Private Transfer to Krakow: $214
- Zakopane: Private Transfer from Krakow: $214
- Zakopane to Chocholow Thermal Pools 3h Ticket with Hotel Transfer: $102
- Zakopane Tour from Krakow with Transfers and Lunch Option: $90
- Zakopane Private Transfer from to Krakow or Krakow Airport: $274
- Zakopane Private Transfer from Krakow or Krakow airport: $119
- Zakopane Private Transfer: $162
- Zakopane NIGHT Snowmobiles Bonfire and Transfers from Krakow : $92
- Zakopane Krakow private transfer, private driver service: $119
- Wooden Architecture Museum Private Transfer Round Trip: $167
- Wieliczka Salt mine private transfer-Krakow Balice Airport: $11
- Wieliczka Salt Mine Private Transfer : $239
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow 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 $51Krakow $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krakow
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
- Small-Group Online Cooking Class Polish Pierogi : $30
- Krakow Tipsy Polish Food Tour with History Pierogi and Shots: $39
- Pierogi Cooking Class with Market Shopping and Local Snacks: $82
- Eat Like a Local in Krakow - Food Tour with BeMyGuest: $99
- Krakow Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $105
- Krakow Bites and Sights Food Tour: $114
- Polish Pierogi Cooking Class with Farmer's Market Shopping: $114
- Deluxe Polish Food Tour Experience in Krakow: $121
- Private Food Tour in Krakow Poland: $198
- Go Karting Experience with Pizza and Drinks in Krakow: $299
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $18Krakow $22
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 Krakow
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Wieliczka Salt Mine 1-Day Tour: $185
- Energylandia Theme Park Ticket and Transportation From Krakow: $82
- Magic Christmas tour in Wieliczka: $167
- The Footsteps of John Paul II & Divine Mercy Private Tour: $161
- Wawel Castle and Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour in Krakow with Lunch: $154
- 1 DAY Tours - Auschwitz and Salt Mine - Shared transport+tickets: $155
- 1 Hour Tour in Kraków Old Town: $94
- 1,5-Hour Jewish Quarter Kazimierz Walking Guided Tour in Krakow: $24
- 1-Hour Tour to Krakow's Old Town by Electric Golf Cart: $19
- 2 Hour Bottomless Brunch Experience with 3 Course Meal And Drinks: $71
- 2 Hour Private Pinball and Arcade Museum Tour from Krakow: $299
- 3-Day Krakow Guided Tour: Jewish Heritage with Wieliczka and Auschwitz: $262
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $41Krakow $7.49
Typical Alcohol Prices in Krakow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Krakow:
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Vodka$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Krakow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Krakow:
- 1 Hour of Open Bar Pub Crawl + Karaoke + VIP Entry to Best Clubs : $28
- Pub Crawl Krawl Through Krakow: $28
- Krakow Pub Crawl with 1 Hr of unlimited alcohol & 4 clubs/pubs: $29
- Pub Crawl 1hr Unlimited Beer + Vodka then Clubs in Katowice: $31
- Tyskie Brewery Tour from Katowice: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Krakow, we can see that Malmo is more expensive. And not only is Krakow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Krakow would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Krakow 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 Krakow.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Malmo Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Krakow, 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 Krakow?
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 Krakow in the Summer?
Both Krakow and Malmo during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Malmo is cooler than Krakow. Typically, the summer temperatures in Malmo in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Krakow averages at about 19°C (67°F).
In Krakow, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Malmo. In the summer, Malmo often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in July than Krakow. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Krakow in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Krakow.
In October, Malmo is generally around the same temperature as Krakow. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 10°C (50°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Malmo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow during autumn. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Malmo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Krakow. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Krakow in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Krakow.
It's quite cold in Krakow in the winter. The weather in Malmo can be very cold. Malmo is much warmer than Krakow in the winter. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 0°C (32°F) in January, and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Malmo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Krakow. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Krakow in the Spring?
Both Krakow and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Malmo is much colder than Krakow. Typically, the spring temperatures in Malmo in April average around 5°C (42°F), and Krakow averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Malmo usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during spring. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Malmo usually receives less rain than Krakow. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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