Which place is cheaper, Malmo or Edinburgh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Edinburgh or Malmo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Edinburgh and Malmo can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Edinburgh or Malmo?
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, galleries and museums.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh, The Best 10-Day Tours from London, 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 dayEdinburgh £142Malmo £65
The average daily cost (per person) in Edinburgh is £142, while the average daily cost in Malmo is £65. 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 Edinburgh and Malmo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEdinburgh £74Malmo £38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEdinburgh £148Malmo £76
Compare Hotels in Edinburgh and Malmo
Looking for a hotel in Edinburgh 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: Edinburgh Hotel Prices and Malmo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Edinburgh £17Malmo £6.34
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:
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Local Bus£3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh
Also for Edinburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Airport Transfer: $139
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Edinburgh HTL-APT (EDI): $150
- Transfer Private Luxury Edinburgh Airport to Glenshee Ski Resort: $207
- Royal Highland Braemar Gathering, transfer from Edinburgh: $56
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Glasgow Hotels: $50
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh Airport: $28
- Private Transfer from Newhaven Port to Edinburgh Airport EDI: $28
- Private Transfer from Newhaven Cruise Port to Glasgow Airport: $36
- Private Transfer from Glasgow city or GLA Airport to Edinburgh city - Luxury Car: $214
- Private Transfer from Glasgow city or GLA Airport to Edinburgh by Luxury Van: $171
- Private Transfer from Glasgow city or GLA Airport to Edinburgh by Business Car: $157
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£15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malmo
Also for Malmo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Malmo Airport MMX to Fredericia Port: $96
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $121
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $95
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $95
- Malmo City Center to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel/address Private Departure Transfer: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Edinburgh or Malmo?
Prices for flights to both Malmo and Edinburgh 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 dayEdinburgh £39Malmo £20
Typical Food Prices in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast£8.50
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Dinner at Filling Station£10
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Lunch for Two£15
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Sandwich£1.85
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Cheese & bread£7.23
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Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)£25
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2 Coffees and Scones£5.80
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Turkish Delight£1.40
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Soup at the Pub£5.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $87
- Edinburgh Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
- 'Scotland meets Sardinia' - 8-course Dinner in Leith, Edinburgh: $110
- 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour: $116
- Edinburgh Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $120
- Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private: $167
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malmo
For Malmo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self-guided Food Tour in Malmö: $59
- Guided Food Tour in Malmö (Private): $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Edinburgh £20Malmo £13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Show Tickets£32
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Movie Tickets for Two£12
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Donation for Storytellers£6.00
Tours and Activities in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Edinburgh's Landscapes Tours with a Local Guide: Private & Personalized: $152
- Walking Tour to Edinburgh Castle and Holyood palace: $25
- 1.5 hour Firth of Forth Sightseeing cruise: $23
- 2 Hour Holyrood Palace Private Walking Tour: $76
- 2-Day Highlands and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh: $260
- 2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh: $227
- 2-Day Loch Lomond, West Highlands, Glencoe & Oban Tour: $182
- 3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh: $233
- 3-Hour Private Edinburgh Castle Tour: $274
- Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh: $71
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland & Scottish Borders 1-Day Tour: $74
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission: $103
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: $21
- Exploring Malmo Walking Tour: $147
- Half Day Walking Tour in Lund City and University: $33
- Joyful Malmo Walking Tour for Couples: $147
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Malmö Ghost Story: A self-guided audio walking tour: $9.35
- Malmö Photography Tour: $58
- Malmo Walking Tour, 3 hours (small group): $66
- Self-guided audio tour in Lund: explore the story of the Locus Peccatorum murder: $9.35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEdinburgh £15Malmo £28
Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:
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Beer & Wine£14
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Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern£1.65
Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh
Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Discounts: $11
- Edinburgh Bar Crawl: 5+ Venues, Free Shots, Free Club Entry: $19
- Pub Crawl in Edinburgh: $19
- Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors": $25
- East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting: $26
- Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery: $28
- Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour: $31
- Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting: $31
- Whisky Tasting and Tales at Summerhall Distillery: $31
- Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $31
- The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: $32
- Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Edinburgh and Malmo, we can see that Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Expensive? and Is Malmo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Edinburgh or Malmo?
Edinburgh has a larger population, and is about 67% larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh or Malmo?
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 Edinburgh or Malmo in the Summer?
Both Malmo and Edinburgh are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Edinburgh for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Edinburgh is cooler than Malmo in the summer. The daily temperature in Edinburgh averages around 14°C (58°F) in July, and Malmo fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Malmo. Edinburgh usually receives less sunshine than Malmo during summer. Edinburgh gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Malmo receives 247 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Edinburgh usually receives more rain than Malmo. Edinburgh gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEdinburgh 14°C (58°F)Malmo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Malmo in the Autumn?
Both Malmo and Edinburgh during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Edinburgh because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Edinburgh is around the same temperature as Malmo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Edinburgh in October average around 10°C (49°F), and Malmo averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the autumn, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Malmo. Edinburgh gets 90 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Malmo receives 104 hours of full sun.
Edinburgh usually gets more rain in October than Malmo. Edinburgh gets 67 mm (2.6 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 OctoberEdinburgh 10°C (49°F)Malmo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Malmo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Edinburgh and Malmo. The museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Edinburgh this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Malmo. It's quite cold in Edinburgh in the winter. In January, Edinburgh is generally much warmer than Malmo. Daily temperatures in Edinburgh average around 3°C (38°F), and Malmo fluctuates around 0°C (32°F).
Edinburgh usually receives more sunshine than Malmo during winter. Edinburgh gets 48 hours of sunny skies, while Malmo receives 36 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Edinburgh usually receives more rain than Malmo. Edinburgh gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JanuaryEdinburgh 3°C (38°F)Malmo 0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Malmo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Edinburgh as well as Malmo. Many travelers come to Edinburgh for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Edinburgh is a little warmer than Malmo in the spring. The daily temperature in Edinburgh averages around 7°C (45°F) in April, and Malmo fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
In the spring, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Malmo. Edinburgh gets 132 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Malmo receives 173 hours of full sun.
Edinburgh usually gets more rain in April than Malmo. Edinburgh gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilEdinburgh 7°C (45°F)Malmo 5°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Malmo and Edinburgh
| Edinburgh | Malmo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 10°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (58°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 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.