Which place is cheaper, Malmo or Amman?
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 Amman or Malmo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Malmo. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Malmo?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Malmo $111
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Malmo is $111. 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 Amman and Malmo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Malmo $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Malmo $106
Compare Hotels in Amman and Malmo
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Malmo? 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Malmo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Malmo $8.83
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Dead Sea Hotels or visa versa: $46
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels or visa versa: $29
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers From / To Amman, Petra, Dead Sea.: $45
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service: $50
- Private Transfers from Amman City Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $77
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $40
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
- Private Transfer: Airport or Amman to Petra Vice Versa: $96
- Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47
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: $163
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo: $103
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $56
- Malmo City to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $133
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $66
- Malmö City to Kastrup hotel/address - Private Car Transfer: $103
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Malmo?
Prices for flights to both Malmo and Amman 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 dayAmman $58Malmo $49
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malmo
For Malmo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taysta's Food Tour i Malmö: $42
- Self-guided Food Tour in Malmö: $87
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Malmo $18
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
- 2 Day Madaba Mount Nebo Mujib Kerak Dana Shobak and Petra Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Shobak Castle and Kerak Castle Private Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Bubble Experience: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
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: $24
- Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö: $16
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Malmö Photography Tour: $66
- Malmo Private Walking Tour with a Local: $44
- Malmo Syndicate City Escape Game Self Guided Experience: $23
- Malmo Walking Tour, 3 hours (small group): $71
- Malmo Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $75
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Malmö with Audio Guide: $5.83
- Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Malmo $39
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Malmo, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Malmo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Malmo 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 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman 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 Amman Expensive? and Is Malmo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Malmo?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Malmo, 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 Amman or Malmo?
Malmo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amman or Malmo in the Summer?
Both Malmo and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year.
Amman is a little warmer than Malmo in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Malmo fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Malmo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Malmo during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Malmo receives 247 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Malmo. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Malmo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Amman or Malmo in the Autumn?
Both Malmo and Amman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Malmo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Malmo averages at about 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Malmo. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Malmo receives 104 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Malmo. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Malmo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Amman or Malmo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Malmo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round.
It's quite cold in Malmo in the winter. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Malmo. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Malmo fluctuates around 0°C (32°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Malmo during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Malmo receives 36 hours of full sun in the winter.
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Malmo. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Malmo 0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Amman or Malmo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Malmo. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Amman is much warmer than Malmo in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Malmo fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Malmo. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Malmo receives 173 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Malmo. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Malmo 5°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Malmo and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
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