Which place is cheaper, Uppsala or Kuala Lumpur?
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Should you visit Kuala Lumpur or Uppsala?
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 Uppsala. 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 Uppsala?
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.
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Kuala Lumpur, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Malaysia, The Best Luxury Tours to Sweden, and The Best Budget Tours to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKuala Lumpur $85Uppsala $172
The average daily cost (per person) in Kuala Lumpur is $85, while the average daily cost in Uppsala is $172. 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 Uppsala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKuala Lumpur $42Uppsala $97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKuala Lumpur $84Uppsala $194
Compare Hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Uppsala
Looking for a hotel in Kuala Lumpur or Uppsala? 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 Uppsala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kuala Lumpur $7.42Uppsala $21
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$3.67
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Metro Ride (for Two)$0.78
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Short Taxi Ride$3.67
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Taxi From Airport$22
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Bus from Airport$1.96
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Train & Boat to Pulau Ketam$2.94
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Train to Airport$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kuala Lumpur
Also for Kuala Lumpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Marina Island Jetty/ Lumut Jetty Transfer From/To KLIA or Kuala Lumpur: $260
- Private Transfer : Kuala Lumpur to Singapore: $252
- Chauffeur: Kuala Lumpur to Desaru Transfer [Car]: $241
- Private Transfer : Kuala Lumpur to Jetty for Redang Island: $237
- Chauffeur: Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands Transfer [Car]: $235
- Kuala Lumpur Hotels to Singapore Hotels 1-way Transfer: $230
- Kuala Lumpur City Hotels to Singapore City Hotels 1-way Transfer: $230
- Kuala Lumpur Hotels to Singapore Hotels One-way Transfer: $230
- Pangkor Laut Transfer from KLIA (Per Car Basis): $226
- Kuala Lumpur Hotel to Singapore Hotel (Door To Door) Overland Transfer: $221
- Kuala Lumpur Hotel to Harbourfront Cruise Center, Singapore (Door to Door) Transfer: $216
- Private Transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca: $200
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Kuala Lumpur or Uppsala?
Prices for flights to both Uppsala 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 $30Uppsala $60
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$9.79
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Roti Bread$0.24
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Food Court Lunch$3.52
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Dinner at Indian Restaurant (for Two)$5.26
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
- Sambal Street Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $52
- Best Local Food Tour by Night at Kuala Lumpur: $55
- Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Kuala Lumpur Food Tour: $60
- Spiritual Healing and Authentic Cooking with Local Host: $61
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies & Blue Tears Guided Tour w Dinner (SIC): $62
- Kuala Lumpur Best Food Tour With A Guide: $64
- 'Kelip Kelip' Fireflies & Batu Caves Tour include Seafood Dinner & Boat Ride: $65
- Kuala Selangor Firefly & Batu Caves Tour include Dinner+Boat-Ride: $65
- Malaysian Hands-On Cooking Class : Masala Medley: $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kuala Lumpur $16Uppsala $20
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$1.22
Tours and Activities in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- °10 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Flexible Van Tour w' Tour Guide: $109
- °12Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Genting Highlands w' Tour Guide: $109
- °14 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Fraser's Hill w' Tour Guide: $138
- "Malacca After Dark: A Nighttime Adventure Through History": $63
- (Base On Per Vehicle Price) Private Kuala Lumpur KL City Tour: $185
- *12 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Port Dickson w' Tour Guide: $96
- *13 Hrs Bentong Van tour from Kuala Lumpur w' Tour Guide: $86
- *13 Hrs KL & Melaka Van Tour from Genting Highlands w' Tour Guide: $116
- *13Hrs KL&GentingHighlands Van Tour frm Port Dickson w' TourGuide: $124
- *14 Hrs Melaka Ultimate Van Tour from Port Dickson w' Tour Guide: $85
- *14Hrs Melaka Excitements Car Tour from Port Dickson w' TourGuide: $296
- 1 Day Kuala Lumpur City Tour (Private) {23 Attractions}: $68
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- 3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc: $161
- Adventure parc: $51
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $104
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $96
- Podcast Tour Uppsala The Architecture of Authority: $5.49
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $144
- Secrets of Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $23
- Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala: $287
- Stockholm: Uppsala Half-Day Swedish Oxford & Cathedral Tour: $29
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $133
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKuala Lumpur $6.77Uppsala $19
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Kuala Lumpur
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kuala Lumpur:
- Hidden Bar Hopping With A Local - Bar Crawl: $35
- Kuala Lumpur Nightlife Pub Crawl with 4 Venues and Drinks: $41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kuala Lumpur and Uppsala, we can see that Uppsala 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 Uppsala 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 Uppsala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uppsala 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 Uppsala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kuala Lumpur or Uppsala?
Kuala Lumpur has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Kuala Lumpur and Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
Uppsala 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 Uppsala in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kuala Lumpur and Uppsala. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kuala Lumpur year-round.
Kuala Lumpur is much warmer than Uppsala in the summer. The daily temperature in Kuala Lumpur averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Uppsala fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Uppsala this time of the year. In Kuala Lumpur, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kuala Lumpur usually receives less sunshine than Uppsala during summer. Kuala Lumpur gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 260 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 Uppsala. Kuala Lumpur gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKuala Lumpur 28°C (82°F)Uppsala 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Uppsala in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kuala Lumpur as well as Uppsala. Kuala Lumpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Kuala Lumpur is much warmer than Uppsala. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kuala Lumpur in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Uppsala averages at about 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Kuala Lumpur often gets more sunshine than Uppsala. Kuala Lumpur gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 99 hours of full sun.
Kuala Lumpur receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kuala Lumpur usually gets more rain in October than Uppsala. Kuala Lumpur gets 280 mm (11 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKuala Lumpur 27°C (81°F)Uppsala 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Uppsala in the Winter?
Both Uppsala 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.
It's quite cold in Uppsala in the winter. In January, Kuala Lumpur is generally much warmer than Uppsala. Daily temperatures in Kuala Lumpur average around 27°C (81°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
Kuala Lumpur usually receives more sunshine than Uppsala during winter. Kuala Lumpur gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Kuala Lumpur. In January, Kuala Lumpur usually receives more rain than Uppsala. Kuala Lumpur gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKuala Lumpur 27°C (81°F)Uppsala -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Uppsala in the Spring?
Both Uppsala 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.
Kuala Lumpur is much warmer than Uppsala in the spring. The daily temperature in Kuala Lumpur averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Uppsala fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In the spring, Kuala Lumpur often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Uppsala. Kuala Lumpur gets 199 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 185 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur usually gets more rain in April than Uppsala. Kuala Lumpur gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKuala Lumpur 28°C (82°F)Uppsala 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Uppsala 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) | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 250 mm (9.8 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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