Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Montego Bay, 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 Montego Bay?
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.
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Stockholm, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $115Montego Bay $255
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $115, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $255. 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 Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $55Montego Bay $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $110Montego Bay $200
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Montego Bay? 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 Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $9.11Montego Bay $14
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 Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $58
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $69
- Malmo City to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $69
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $106
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $137
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $168
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- VIP Luxury Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Montego Bay/ Falmouth: $70
- Transfer Service, Sangster MBJ Airport From/To Iberostar zone: $61
- Sangster Airport Montego Bay Transfer to Montego Bay or Falmouth: $16
- Sandals South Coast Airport Transfer: $80
- Royalton White Sands Private Airport Transfer: $40
- Royalton Blue Waters & Hideaway by Blue Waters Private Transfer: $35
- Roundtrip Montego Bay Airport Private Transfer to Hotel or Airbnb: $22
- Riu Resorts Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Roundtrip): $169
- Private airport transfer to negril resorts arrival/departure: $17
- Private Transfer/Tours to/from Montego Bay: $60
- Private Transfer to Dunns River Blue Hole Tubing from Montego Bay: $110
- Private Transfer to Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole: $110
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay 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 $51Montego Bay $139
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $10
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica : $130
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations : $158
- PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $18Montego Bay $31
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach$2.63
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Snorkeling Trip$18
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One Tank Dive$37
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$42
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Black River Day Adventure Tour: $92
- Dunn’s River Secret falls with Horse-back&Bamboo Raft Experience: $125
- Falmouth Mystic from Montego Bay Luminous Lagoon Night Tour: $90
- Luminous Lagoon Glow in the Dark Boat Tour from Montego Bay: $65
- Luminous Lagoon Night Tour from Montego Bay: $118
- Private Dolphin Cove Adventure : $250
- 1 Hour Horse Back Riding & Dunn's River Falls Tour Combo: $240
- 3 Hours Private Highlights Tour & Shopping in Montego Bay Jamaica: $100
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Montego Bay From Falmouth: $75
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
- ATV Adventure and Rick's Cafe Tour with Transportation: $238
- ATV Jungle Safari Tour from Montego Bay: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $41Montego Bay $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Malmo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Malmo is in Europe and Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands, 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 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 Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Montego Bay?
Malmo has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Montego Bay, 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 Montego Bay?
Malmo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montego Bay experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Malmo or Montego Bay in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Montego Bay. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Malmo is much colder than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Malmo this time of the year. In the summer, Malmo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montego Bay. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in July than Montego Bay. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
Both Montego Bay and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Malmo is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Malmo in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In October, Malmo usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Montego Bay in the Winter?
Both Montego Bay and Malmo during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
Malmo can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Malmo is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 0°C (32°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in January than Montego Bay. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Montego Bay in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Montego Bay. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Malmo is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 5°C (42°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Malmo usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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