Which place is cheaper, Cuenca or Malmo?
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 Malmo or Cuenca?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Cuenca, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Malmo or Cuenca?
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.
Cuenca
Cuenca is a vibrant colonial city in southern Ecuador, the third largest in the country, and the capital of Azuay Province. Cuenca is considered as Ecuador's most important and beautiful colonial city after Quito. Dating from the 16th century, Cuenca's historic center, a Unesco World Heritage Site with its trademark skyline of massive rotundas and soaring steeples, is a magical sight in which you will feel like you are moving back in time. Cuenca is the center of many craft traditions, including ceramics, metalwork and the internationally famous panama hat. The nearby villages also offer many other handicrafts. Tourists enjoy wandering the ancient streets discovering picturesque alleys and hidden corners, where nuns march along cobblestone streets and kids in Catholic-school uniforms skip past historic churches. Fascinating historic monuments and fabulous views are found at every turn. Cuenca also has outstanding art museums and festivals. For a rewarding cultural experience, visit during Easter to attend the Festival of Religious Music.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Stockholm, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Sweden, The Best Wildlife Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $115Cuenca $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $115, while the average daily cost in Cuenca is $53. 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 Malmo and Cuenca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $55Cuenca $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $110Cuenca $26
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Cuenca
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Cuenca? 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: Malmo Hotel Prices and Cuenca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $9.11Cuenca $11
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cuenca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cuenca:
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Taxi Ride$2.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cuenca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cuenca:
- Cuenca to/from Guayaquil Private Transfer: $80
- Cuenca Airport Transfer: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Cuenca?
Prices for flights to both Cuenca and Malmo 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 dayMalmo $51Cuenca $26
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
Typical Food Prices in Cuenca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cuenca:
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Lunch$10
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Snacks$5.00
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Empanada$1.50
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Hot Dog$1.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cuenca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cuenca.
- Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador: $33
- Cooking Class & Market Tour in Cuenca: $55
- Experience Ecuador: Join an Andean Cooking Class in Cuenca: $85
- Private Cooking Class: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $18Cuenca $16
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
Tours and Activities in Cuenca
Here are a few actual costs in Cuenca for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour : $16
- Amazing Cajas National Park Tour from Cuenca: $47
- Azuay Cuenca Ecuador Tour: $1,300
- Biking Cuenca City Tour: $50
- Birdwatching Tour Cajas Park and Tamarindo Tropical Forest area from Cuenca: $130
- Birdwatching Tour in Cajas National Park from Cuenca: $100
- Birdwatching Tour, Via Gualaceo to the Eastern slope from Cuenca: $130
- Cajas National Park FULL-DAY Tour from Cuenca: $55
- Cajas National Park Half Day Tour from Cuenca: $39
- Cajas National Park Small-Group tour from Cuenca: $48
- Cajas National Park and Cuenca City private Tour: $110
- Complete excursion Ingapirca & Gualaceo Chordeleg Tour Archaeological Artisanal: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $41Cuenca $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Cuenca, we can see that Malmo is more expensive. And not only is Cuenca much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Malmo is in Europe and Cuenca is in South America, 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 Cuenca would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cuenca 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 Cuenca.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Malmo Expensive? and Is Cuenca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Cuenca?
Cuenca has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Cuenca, 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 Malmo or Cuenca?
Malmo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cuenca experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Malmo or Cuenca in the Summer?
Both Cuenca and Malmo during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cuenca year-round.
Malmo is cooler than Cuenca in the summer. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Cuenca fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Malmo usually gets more rain in July than Cuenca. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cuenca receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Cuenca 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Cuenca in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Cuenca. Cuenca attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Malmo is cooler than Cuenca. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Malmo in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Cuenca averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In October, Malmo usually receives more rain than Cuenca. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Cuenca receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Cuenca 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Cuenca in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Cuenca. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cuenca throughout the year.
The weather in Cuenca can be very cold. Malmo can be very cold during winter. In January, Malmo is generally much colder than Cuenca. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 0°C (32°F), and Cuenca fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
Malmo usually gets more rain in January than Cuenca. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Cuenca receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Cuenca 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Cuenca in the Spring?
Both Cuenca and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Cuenca because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Malmo is much colder than Cuenca in the spring. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 5°C (42°F) in April, and Cuenca fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In April, Malmo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Cuenca. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Cuenca receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Cuenca 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Cuenca and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
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