Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Stockholm, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Sweden, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $115Vienna $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $115, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $206. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $55Vienna $110
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $110Vienna $220
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $9.11Vienna $22
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 Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $105
- 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 - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $136
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
- Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel/address Private Departure Transfer: $134
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vienna VIE Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $27
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $469
- Private transfer to Milan or Milan to Vienna: $741
- Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
- Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $108
- Vienna to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $299
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $269
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $281
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $388
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $97
- Vienna International Airport Business Transfer to Vienna City: $154
- Vienna Departure Private Transfers from Vienna City to Vienna Airport VIE: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $51Vienna $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $47
- Strauss Dinner Show: $118
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $122
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $125
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class : $143
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $154
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $170
- Nabiel's Vienna Cooking Class: $179
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $18Vienna $45
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
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Exclusive Guided Wine and Hiking Experience in Austria : $73
- ( Night Tour ) With Private Guide + wine or prosecco: $237
- 2-Hour Guided Tour in the Footsteps of Princess Sissi in Vienna: $62
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $184
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $184
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $184
- 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off with Ferris Wheel and River Cruise: $90
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour over Parapluie Mountain with a View of Vienna: $230
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $276
- 5-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Wild water at Hochwechsel': $276
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
- A day in the life of Vienna - Private tour with a local: $245
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $41Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $54
- Small-group Vienna Wine Tour: $142
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $143
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna: $143
- Vienna Woods Tour with underground lake and wine tasting: $155
- Wine Tasting Tour: $161
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $161
- Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!: $190
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Malmo is cooler than Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Vienna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Malmo. Malmo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vienna during summer. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Malmo usually receives less rain than Vienna. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna and Malmo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Malmo is cooler than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Malmo in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Vienna. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Malmo. In January, Malmo is generally much colder than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 0°C (32°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during winter. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Malmo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Vienna. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Vienna. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.
Malmo is much colder than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 5°C (42°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. In the spring, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in April than Vienna. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna 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 (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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