Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Malmo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Malmo or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Kotor, 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 Kotor?
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.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
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 Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $81Kotor $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $81, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $107. 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 Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $48Kotor $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $96Kotor $104
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Kotor? 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 Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $7.88Kotor $9.92
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
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Malmo City Center to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $95
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $95
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $121
- Private Transfer from Malmo Airport MMX to Fredericia Port: $96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Transfer service: $131
- Transfer from Tivat airport to Dubrovnik city: $96
- Transfer from Tivat Airport to Budva: $65
- Transfer from Kotor to Podgorica: $58
- Transfer Tivat Airport to Kotor old town : $55
- Transfer Tivat Airport - Kotor Old Town (and viceversa): $53
- Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $251
- Tivat to Kotor one way transfer: $102
- Tivat hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Tivat Airport (TIV): Private Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $90
- Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $240
- Private transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik airport: $119
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor 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 $25Kotor $46
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $16Kotor $8.92
Tours and Activities in Malmo
For Malmo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Self-guided audio tour in Lund: explore the story of the Locus Peccatorum murder: $9.35
- Malmö Ghost Story: A self-guided audio walking tour: $9.35
- Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö: $21
- Half Day Walking Tour in Lund City and University: $33
- Malmö Photography Tour: $58
- Malmo Walking Tour, 3 hours (small group): $66
- Joyful Malmo Walking Tour for Couples: $147
- Exploring Malmo Walking Tour: $147
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Blue Cave, Lady of Rocks and Mamula Speed Boat Tour : $44
- "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $46
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $119
- 3 Hour Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave with WiFi and Drinks: $55
- 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $294
- Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $198
- All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $131
- Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour : $55
- Bike & hike tour : $82
- Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $35Kotor $9.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Kotor, we can see that Kotor 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor 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 Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Kotor?
Malmo has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Kotor, 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 Kotor?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Malmo or Kotor in the Summer?
Both Kotor and Malmo during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Kotor because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Malmo is generally much colder than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 17°C (62°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Kotor, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Malmo. In the summer, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets more rain in July than Kotor. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Kotor in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Kotor. Also, the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
Malmo is much colder than Kotor in the autumn. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Kotor fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kotor this time of the year. Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during autumn. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Malmo usually receives less rain than Kotor. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Kotor in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Kotor. Also, many travelers come to Kotor for the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Malmo in the winter. In the winter, Malmo is much colder than Kotor. Typically, the winter temperatures in Malmo in January average around 0°C (32°F), and Kotor averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kotor. Malmo usually gets less rain in January than Kotor. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Kotor in the Spring?
Both Kotor and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Kotor in the spring for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Malmo is generally much colder than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 5°C (42°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during spring. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In April, Malmo usually receives less rain than Kotor. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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