Which place is cheaper, Florence or Malmo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Malmo or Florence?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Florence, 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Sweden, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $81Florence $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $81, while the average daily cost in Florence is $165. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $48Florence $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $96Florence $186
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $7.88Florence $23
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$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malmo
Also for Malmo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel/address Private Departure Transfer: $128
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $121
- Private Transfer from Malmo Airport MMX to Fredericia Port: $96
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $95
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $95
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Malmo City Center to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$8.57
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Taxi from Airport$27
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In City Parking (Full Day)$32
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.36
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Bus From Airport$5.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Florence to Arezzo with a stop at The Mall Outlet: $153
- Transfer Florence - Bologna with stop at the Barberino Outlet: $142
- Transfer Between Florence and Rome with Sightseeing Stop: $1,176
- Private transfer: $256
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence (hotel OR airport pick-up): $85
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence: $114
- Private Transfer: Florence to Florence Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): $153
- Private Transfer: Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $63
- Private Transfer from Ulignano to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $251
- Private Transfer from Scandicci to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $110
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $292
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $25Florence $38
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
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$6.96
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $23
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Food Tour in Santo Spirito: $47
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $47
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $61
- Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $16Florence $32
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$12
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.29
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Firenze Card (for Two)$107
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$21
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.43
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.50
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Best of Florence walking tour & Accademia Gallery- monolingual small group tour: $92
- Florence FoodTour with Local Guide: $191
- Florence-Private bike tour: $98
- From Sunset Panoramic e-Bike or Classic Bike tour : $38
- Semi-Private Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour: $71
- Tour Private of Florence in electric car : $41
- VIP Uffizi Gallery Tour: $75
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $196
- 1-Hour Experience with Brunello. Visit to the Vineyard and Cellar: $35
- 1-Hour Golf Cart Private Tour through the Center of Florence: $49
- 2 Hour Private Guided Tour: Uffizi Galleries for Families: $38
- 2-Hour Guided Tour to Uffizi Gallery and its Symbols: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $35Florence $20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.50
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Bottle of Wine$8.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- 3 Types Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Three Types of Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $37
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $42
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds : $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Malmo Expensive? and Is Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Florence?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 42% larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Florence, 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 Florence?
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 Malmo or Florence in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Florence. Furthermore, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
Malmo is cooler than Florence in the summer. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Florence fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Florence this time of the year. In Malmo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Florence during summer. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Malmo usually receives more rain than Florence. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Florence in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Florence. Additionally, many travelers come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Malmo is much colder than Florence. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Malmo in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Florence averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In the autumn, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Florence. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in October than Florence. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Florence in the Winter?
Both Florence and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Florence in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Malmo. In January, Malmo is generally much colder than Florence. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 0°C (32°F), and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Florence during winter. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Malmo usually receives less rain than Florence. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Florence in the Spring?
Both Florence and Malmo during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Florence for the natural beauty during these months.
Malmo is much colder than Florence in the spring. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 5°C (42°F) in April, and Florence fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In the spring, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Florence. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in April than Florence. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 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.