Should you visit Melaka or Paris?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Melaka or Paris, 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: Melaka or Paris?
Melaka
Melaka (or Malacca) is a large city on the western coast of Malaysia about half way between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. This historical city grew up as a result of trading in the region due to its position on the namesake Straights of Malacca, a natural waterway formed from the peninsula of Malaysia and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Malaysia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Malaysia, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
Which place is cheaper, Paris or Melaka?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Melaka is $33, while the average daily cost in Paris is $311. 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 Melaka and Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Melaka or Paris? 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:
Melaka Hotel Prices and
Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melaka
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Melaka are as follows:
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Taxi
$4.75
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Bus Ride
$0.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melaka
Also for Melaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Chauffeur: Malacca to Cameron Highlands Transfer [Car]:
$281
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Private Transfer from Malacca Cruise Port to Johor Bahru city:
$251
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Private Transfer from Malacca Cruise Port to Shah Alam City:
$239
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Chauffeur: Malacca to Mersing Transfer [Car]:
$212
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Private Transfer : Taman Negara Kuala Tahan to Cameron Highlands:
$165
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Private Transfer : National Park Kuala Tahan to Cameron Highlands:
$165
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Private Transfer from Malacca Cruise Port to Kuala Lumpur city :
$120
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Malacca Hotel to Kuala Lumpur Hotel (Door to Door) Transfer:
$99
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~Chauffeur: Malacca to Kuantan Transfer [Van]:
$81
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Chauffeur: Malacca to Fraser's Hill Transfer [Van]:
$80
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Chauffeur: Malacca to Cameron Highlands Transfer [Van]:
$80
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Private Transfer from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Malacca Port:
$66
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro
$7.51
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Train from Airport
$11
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Metro tickets
$7.98
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Train
$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Paris : Transfer to/from Reims or Champagne region:
$646
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Louvre Museum with Private Transfers:
$300
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Transfer from Paris to Airport: CDG, Orly, Beauvais:
$300
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Private Disneyland Return Transfer Up to 6 People :
$298
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Private Transfer from Paris to CDG Airport:
$298
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Private Mercedes luxury transfer from PARIS to => DISNEYLAND Paris with Cab-Bel-Air:
$295
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Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back:
$292
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Private direct transfer from Paris to Brussels:
$292
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Private Direct Transfer From Paris to Reims:
$286
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Transfer Charles de Gaulle Airport CDG to Paris:
$280
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Louvre Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Paris Hotel Transfers:
$280
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Transfer by luxury Mercedes from PARIS to => AIRPORT from PARIS with Cab-Bel-Air:
$280
Is it cheaper to fly into Melaka or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris and Melaka 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 day
Melaka $20
Paris $85
Typical Food Prices in Melaka
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Melaka:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melaka
For Melaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Traditional Peranakan and Malay Cooking Class in Malacca:
$90
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream
$9.39
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Breakfast
$8.21
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Breakfast for 2
$35
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Dinner on River Cruise
$101
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Dinner
$67
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Cheese
$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris :
$65
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Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise:
$68
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Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge:
$70
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Paris Prestige Dinner Cruise from Eiffel Tower Area:
$74
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Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise:
$77
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Paris Vegan Street Food Tour:
$77
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Paris Food Tour:
$82
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Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien:
$84
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#1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings:
$89
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Champagne & Oysters Paris Food Tour:
$96
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Dinner Paris by Night EN Bus Panoramic:
$101
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Amazing Sweet Crêpe Cooking Class Paris:
$105
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment Prices in Melaka
For Melaka, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Maritime Museum Entrance
$0.71
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Taming Sari Revolving Tower Entrance
$4.75
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Trishaw Tour (One Hour)
$11
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Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Museum Entrance
$2.38
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Melaka Zoo Entrance
$1.66
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Low Cost Kite
$0.71
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Malacca Duck Tour
$9.51
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Melaka River Cruise (One Hour)
$2.38
Tours and Activities in Melaka
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Melaka.
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*13 Hrs Best of Melaka Full Day Flexible Van Tour w' Tour Guide:
$84
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A'Famosa Safari and Water Park in Melaka Ticket (Only Malaysian):
$28
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Essential Self-Guided Tour of it's UNESCO Heritage Centre:
$15
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From Kuala Lumpur Full Day A'Famosa Theme Park Experience:
$40
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Malacca City Hotels To Kuala Lumpur Airport EN-ROUTE Putrajaya City Tour:
$48
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Malacca City Hotels To Kuala Lumpur City Hotels En-route Putrajaya Tour:
$49
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Malacca City To Kuala Lumpur City EN-ROUTE Putrajaya City Tour:
$61
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Malacca City To Kuala Lumpur City En-route Putrajaya Tour:
$49
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Malacca Hotels To Kuala Lumpur Hotels En-route Putrajaya Tour:
$49
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Malacca Instagram Tour: Top Spots (Private & All-Inclusive):
$328
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Malacca Shore Excursion with Professional Tour Guide & Lunch:
$228
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Malacca Shore Excursion with Tour Guide & Baba Nyonya Lunch:
$228
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two
$21
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Admission to Pantheon
$5.87
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Catacombs (2)
$27
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
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A Day at Parc Saint-Paul Ticket and Transport Included:
$226
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Area ,Opera, Jewellery,Fashion,Palais Royal walking tour :
$74
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Audio-Guided Montparnasse Tower Tour with Priority Admission:
$42
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Bruges Guided Day Trip with Canal Cruise Option and Hotel Pickup:
$270
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Guided Tour to Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Chronicles:
$36
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Half Day Giverny Monet's Gardens Tour :
$172
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Louvre Evening Escape: Avoid the Crowds - Exclusive Guided Tour :
$150
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Musée d'Orsay Rebels Passion Colour. A Private Guided Tour:
$144
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Notre-Dame Exterior & Sainte-Chapelle Medieval Paris Tour :
$70
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Père Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour - Semi-Private 12ppl Max:
$62
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Paris City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour :
$12
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Paris Entrance Ticket to the Aura Invalides Immersive Show:
$33
Alcohol
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
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Original Paris Pub Crawl :
$24
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Paris Nation wine tasting:
$46
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Paris St Germain Wine Tasting:
$46
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Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise:
$54
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Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise & l'Atelier des lumières:
$54
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Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres:
$56
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Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex:
$58
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Natural Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairings in Paris:
$72
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French Wine Tasting and Pairing Experience in Montmartre:
$90
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The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do - 2 hours :
$95
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Left Bank Gastronomy & Wine tour with a Culinary School :
$113
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Walk & Wine Tour in the Latin Quarter:
$118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Melaka and Paris, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Melaka much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Melaka is in Asia and Paris 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 Melaka would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Melaka 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris than you might in Melaka.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Melaka Expensive? and Is Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Melaka or Paris?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Melaka. When comparing the sizes of Melaka and Paris, 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.
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