Which place is cheaper, Malmo or Luxor?
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 Luxor or Malmo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Malmo? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Malmo?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours from Stockholm, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Sweden.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Malmo $115
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Malmo is $115. 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 Luxor and Malmo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Malmo $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Malmo $110
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Malmo
Looking for a hotel in Luxor 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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Malmo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Malmo $9.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- private Transfer from Marsa alam To Luxor: $70
- luxor to Marsa Alam-or vice ( Private Transfer ): $90
- Vip Marsa Alam Private Transfer to Luxor: $180
- VIP Luxor to Hurghada Transfer Luxury and Style: $65
- Transfers From Luxor Airport To Luxor Hotels: $14
- Transfer from luxor to Aswan passing by Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples (Optional): $150
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $45
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $65
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $85
- Transfer from Luxor airport to Luxor hotels: $11
- Transfer from Luxor To Aswan: $90
- Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels(Private): $12
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:
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $69
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $137
- Malmo City to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $69
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $58
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $106
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $168
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Malmo?
Prices for flights to both Malmo and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $16Malmo $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $31
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing in luxor: $60
- Saray El Nile restaurant Dinner : $60
- Enjoy Lunch or Dinner on a Luxor Nile River Boat: $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
- Egyptian cooking class and Luxor museum : $120
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
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: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Malmo $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.73
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Camel Ride for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Sightseeing Tour of Luxor Highlights: $120
- Adventure Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour in Luxor: $79
- Aswan and Abu Simbel private 2 days tour from Luxor : $220
- Balloon Experience with Personalized Photography: $120
- Balloon Tour and Sunset Felucca Ride in Luxor with Luxor Tour: $189
- Balloon, Tour of Temples West Bank and Carter House in Luxor : $54
- Day Private Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples: $90
- Day Tour of Luxor East & West Bank Temples and Tombs of Luxor: $140
- Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples from Luxor: $80
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $90
- Day Tour to Karnak temple and luxor temple from luxor: $77
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
Tours and Activities in Malmo
For Malmo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Old Town Helsingborg: Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour: $7.20
- Self-guided audio tour in Lund: explore the story of the Locus Peccatorum murder: $8.63
- The Headless Horseman in Malmö: A self-guided walking tour game: $8.63
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö: $16
- Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket: $24
- Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö: $25
- Malmo Syndicate City Escape Game Self Guided Experience: $31
- Half Day Walking Tour in Lund City and University: $38
- Guided Walking Tour in Malmö: $39
- Malmö Private Walking Tour with a Local: $56
- Malmö Photography Tour: $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Malmo $41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Malmo, we can see that Malmo is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa 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 Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Malmo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Malmo than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Malmo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Malmo?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 62% larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Luxor 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 Luxor or Malmo?
Malmo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luxor or Malmo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Malmo. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is much warmer than Malmo in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Malmo fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in July than Malmo. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Malmo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Malmo in the Autumn?
Both Malmo and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
In the autumn, Luxor is much warmer than Malmo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Malmo averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In October, Luxor usually receives less rain than Malmo. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Malmo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Malmo in the Winter?
Both Malmo and Luxor during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Malmo can be very cold. In January, Luxor is generally much warmer than Malmo. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Malmo fluctuates around 0°C (32°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in January than Malmo. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Malmo 0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Malmo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Malmo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
Luxor is much warmer than Malmo in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Malmo fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
In April, Luxor usually receives less rain than Malmo. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Malmo 5°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Malmo and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
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