Which place is cheaper, Aveiro or Kuala Lumpur?
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 Kuala Lumpur or Aveiro?
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 Kuala Lumpur and Aveiro. 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: Kuala Lumpur or Aveiro?
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, often referred to as KL, is the cosmopolitan capital of Malaysia. It is also the largest city in the country, having grown out of a small Chinese mining village. Today Kuala Lumpur is a microcosm of the country of Malaysia. The population is split between the Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures which you can see reflected in the city's neighborhoods, cuisine, and entertainment. It's also a fairly affordable city by global standards, even if you're looking for the comforts of a five star hotel or a luxury restaurant. Prices are almost always a fraction of what you would pay in Europe or the United States.
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Malaysia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Malaysia, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKuala Lumpur $88Aveiro $117
The average daily cost (per person) in Kuala Lumpur is $88, while the average daily cost in Aveiro is $117. 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 Kuala Lumpur and Aveiro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKuala Lumpur $44Aveiro $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKuala Lumpur $88Aveiro $106
Compare Hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Aveiro
Looking for a hotel in Kuala Lumpur or Aveiro? 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: Kuala Lumpur Hotel Prices and Aveiro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kuala Lumpur $7.63Aveiro $9.98
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$3.78
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Metro Ride (for Two)$0.81
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Short Taxi Ride$3.78
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Taxi From Airport$23
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Bus from Airport$2.01
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Train & Boat to Pulau Ketam$3.02
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Train to Airport$1.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kuala Lumpur
Also for Kuala Lumpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfers from KLIA/KLIA2 to Cameron Highland: $285
- KUL Hotel to Penang(One Way Transfer): $278
- ~Chauffeur: Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan Transfer [MPV]: $269
- Marina Island Jetty/ Lumut Jetty Transfer From/To KLIA or Kuala Lumpur: $260
- Chauffeur: KLIA to Singapore Car Transfer: $250
- Private Transfer : Kuala Lumpur to Jetty for Redang Island: $241
- Chauffeur: Kuala Lumpur to Mersing Transfer [Car]: $240
- Arrival Transfer from KLIA/KLIA2 to Johor Bharu: $237
- Private Transfer from Shah Alam city to Malacca Cruise Port: $235
- Kuala Lumpur 2 Nights Stay with City Tour & Airport Transfer: $234
- Kuala Lumpur Hotels to Singapore Hotels One-way Transfer: $230
- Kuala Lumpur Hotels to Singapore Hotels 1-way Transfer: $230
Is it cheaper to fly into Kuala Lumpur or Aveiro?
Prices for flights to both Aveiro and Kuala Lumpur 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 dayKuala Lumpur $31Aveiro $56
Typical Food Prices in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner at Ding Tai Fung$10
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Roti Bread$0.25
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Food Court Lunch$3.63
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Dinner at Indian Restaurant (for Two)$5.41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- From Batu Caves Night Tour + Indian Set Dinner: $28
- Nightlife Street Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $41
- Authentic Malaysian Street Food Tour With 15+ Tastings Near KLCC: $42
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies & Blue Tears Guided Tour w Dinner (SIC): $50
- Glowing Firefly Tour With Dinner (SIC): $50
- Sambal Street Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $52
- Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Laksa Lanes Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
- Best Local Food Tour by Night at Kuala Lumpur: $55
- Malaysia Cooking Class With Local (Hands-On!): $60
- Kuala Lumpur Food Tour: $60
- Firefly Tour en-route Batu Caves Include Dinner + Boat-Ride: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kuala Lumpur $16Aveiro $9.98
Typical Entertainment Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Kuala Lumpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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KL Tower Admission (for Two)$11
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Canopy Walk at FRIM Forest Reserve$1.26
Tours and Activities in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Malacca After Dark: A Nighttime Adventure Through History": $64
- (Base On Per Vehicle Price) Private Kuala Lumpur KL City Tour: $185
- (Private) Genting Tour & Batu Caves With 2 Way Cable Car Ride: $65
- *10 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Flexible Van Tour w' Tour Guide: $96
- *13 Hrs Kuala Lumpur & Melaka Van Tour from Bentong w' Tour Guide: $114
- *13Hrs KL&GentingHighlands Van Tour frm Port Dickson w' TourGuide: $123
- *14 Hrs Melaka Ultimate Van Tour from Port Dickson w' Tour Guide: $84
- *17HrsKualaLumpur&Melaka Van Tour frm Fraser's Hill w' Tour Guide: $143
- 1 Day Kuala Lumpur City Tour (Private) {23 Attractions}: $68
- 1-Day Jungle Thrill in Taman Negara Tour from KL: $128
- 14 Attractions Full-Day Malacca Historical Tour: $67
- 15 Hrs Melaka Exclusive Escorted Van Tour from Kuala Lumpur: $69
Tours and Activities in Aveiro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.
- From Coimbra: Tour to Aveiro, Costa Nova beach and Moliceiro boat: $122
- From Coimbra: Tour to Aveiro, Costa Nova beach, and Moliceiro boat ride: $140
- From Coimbra: Tour to Aveiro, Costa Nova beach, and Moliceiro boat ride: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKuala Lumpur $6.97Aveiro $20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kuala Lumpur and Aveiro, we can see that Aveiro is more expensive. And not only is Kuala Lumpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kuala Lumpur is in Asia and Aveiro 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 Kuala Lumpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kuala Lumpur 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 Aveiro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aveiro than you might in Kuala Lumpur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kuala Lumpur Expensive? and Is Aveiro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kuala Lumpur or Aveiro?
Kuala Lumpur has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Kuala Lumpur and Aveiro, 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 Kuala Lumpur or Aveiro?
Aveiro has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kuala Lumpur experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Aveiro in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kuala Lumpur and Aveiro. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kuala Lumpur year-round.
In July, Kuala Lumpur is generally a little warmer than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Kuala Lumpur average around 28°C (82°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aveiro this time of the year. In Kuala Lumpur, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kuala Lumpur usually receives less sunshine than Aveiro during summer. Kuala Lumpur gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
Kuala Lumpur gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Kuala Lumpur usually receives more rain than Aveiro. Kuala Lumpur gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKuala Lumpur 28°C (82°F)Aveiro 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Aveiro in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kuala Lumpur as well as Aveiro. Kuala Lumpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kuala Lumpur is much warmer than Aveiro in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kuala Lumpur averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Aveiro fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Kuala Lumpur often gets less sunshine than Aveiro. Kuala Lumpur gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 184 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. Kuala Lumpur receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kuala Lumpur usually gets more rain in October than Aveiro. Kuala Lumpur gets 280 mm (11 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKuala Lumpur 27°C (81°F)Aveiro 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Aveiro in the Winter?
Both Aveiro and Kuala Lumpur are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kuala Lumpur throughout the year.
In the winter, Kuala Lumpur is much warmer than Aveiro. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kuala Lumpur in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Aveiro averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Kuala Lumpur usually receives more sunshine than Aveiro during winter. Kuala Lumpur gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Aveiro receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. It's quite rainy in Kuala Lumpur. In January, Kuala Lumpur usually receives more rain than Aveiro. Kuala Lumpur gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKuala Lumpur 27°C (81°F)Aveiro 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Aveiro in the Spring?
Both Aveiro and Kuala Lumpur during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kuala Lumpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Kuala Lumpur is generally much warmer than Aveiro. Daily temperatures in Kuala Lumpur average around 28°C (82°F), and Aveiro fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Kuala Lumpur often gets less sunshine than Aveiro. Kuala Lumpur gets 199 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Aveiro receives 217 hours of full sun.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur usually gets more rain in April than Aveiro. Kuala Lumpur gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Aveiro receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKuala Lumpur 28°C (82°F)Aveiro 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Aveiro and Kuala Lumpur
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 250 mm (9.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 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.