Which place is cheaper, Nassau 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 Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Nassau, 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 Nassau?
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.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Stockholm, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Sweden, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $115Nassau $226
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $115, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $226. 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 Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $55Nassau $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $110Nassau $216
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Nassau? 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 Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $9.11Nassau $32
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: $57
- Malmo City to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $105
- Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel/address Private Departure Transfer: $134
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $136
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $167
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$7.99
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Transfer Service in Nassau Bahamas: $68
- S U V Private Transfer, Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood ,Sandals , ATLANTIS : $170
- Round trip Airport Private Transfer (Nassau Limousine): $160
- Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $175
- Private Transfer from Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Hotel or Cruise Port : $136
- Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included : $200
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $190
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer : $160
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $200
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer: $180
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Cable Beach: $200
- Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau 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 $51Nassau $91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Funky Nassau Deluxe Food Tour - A Taste of The Bahamas: $120
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $18Nassau $37
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: $7.16
- 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: $45
- Malmö Private Walking Tour with a Local: $56
- Malmö Photography Tour: $67
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- 3 Hour Smart Eco Segway Adventure in Nassau: $99
- 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island, : $180
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- Bahamas Funtastic Party Bus Tours: $99
- Discover Nassau by Land and Sea Tour: $109
- Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old: $149
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Sail & Snorkel Adventure with 1 Hr. Open Bar: $120
- 3 Islands Boat Adventure: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling And Turtles: $149
- 3 V's Guided Scooter or ATV Tour in Nassau: $250
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $41Nassau $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Nassau, we can see that Nassau 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 Nassau 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau 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 Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Nassau?
Malmo has a larger population, and is about 15% larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Nassau, 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 Nassau?
Malmo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Malmo or Nassau in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Nassau. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
In July, Malmo is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 17°C (62°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Malmo this time of the year. In the summer, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. Malmo usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Nassau in the Autumn?
Both Nassau and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Malmo is much colder than Nassau in the autumn. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during autumn. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In October, Malmo usually receives less rain than Nassau. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Nassau in the Winter?
Both Nassau and Malmo during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Malmo. In the winter, Malmo is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the winter temperatures in Malmo in January average around 0°C (32°F), and Nassau averages at about 21°C (70°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in January than Nassau. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Nassau in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Nassau. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Malmo is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 5°C (42°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during spring. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Malmo usually receives less rain than Nassau. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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