Which place is cheaper, Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Ocho Rios, 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 Ocho Rios?
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.
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios, or "Ochi" is a town located on the northeastern shore of Jamaica and is a popular hub for cruise ships. It is a great destination for tourists as it has many resorts and beautiful beaches.
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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Malmo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $115Ocho Rios $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $115, while the average daily cost in Ocho Rios is $85. 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 Ocho Rios in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $55Ocho Rios $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $110Ocho Rios $102
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Ocho Rios
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Ocho Rios? 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 Ocho Rios Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $9.11Ocho Rios $7.32
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:
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $168
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $137
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $106
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $69
- Malmo City to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $69
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ocho Rios
Also for Ocho Rios, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP***Private KINGSTON Airport Transfers to***OCHO RIOS**HOTELS**: $292
- Sandals Ocho Rios Resort Airport Transfer: $67
- Runaway Bay Hotels Transfers between Montego Bay Airport: $60
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Round Trip Transfers from MBJ: $160
- Runaway Bay Airport Transfer: $48
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay Hotels: $240
- Round-Trip or Direct Private Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $50
- Private Transfers from Montego Bay Airport to Runaway Bay Hotels: $54
- Private Transfers To/From Ocho Rios & OCJ Airport Across Jamaica: $143
- Private Transfer to horseback,Bluehole,River rafting in OchoRios.: $70
- Private Transfer to Mystic Mountain from Ocho Rios: $20
- Private Transfer to Konoko Falls Botanical Gardens: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Ocho Rios?
Prices for flights to both Ocho Rios 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 $51Ocho Rios $28
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 Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flavors of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $128
- Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $18Ocho Rios $15
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: $25
- Copenhagen and Hamlet Tour: $144
- Guided Walking Tour in Malmö: $39
- Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö: $16
- Half Day Walking Tour in Lund City and University: $38
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Malmö Photography Tour: $67
- Malmö Private Walking Tour with a Local: $56
- Malmo Syndicate City Escape Game Self Guided Experience: $31
- Malmo Walking Tour, 3 hours (small group): $73
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ocho Rios
For Ocho Rios, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Tour of Brimmer Hall Estate$11
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Admission to Coyaba Gardens$5.27
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Tour of Prospect Plantation$17
Tours and Activities in Ocho Rios
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ocho Rios.
- Black River Safari & YS Falls Tour from Runaway Bay: $285
- Blue Hole Tour From Ocho Rios: $60
- Blue Hole Waterfalls + Bamboo River Rafting Tour from Ocho Rios: $109
- Dunn's River Falls Party Cruise, Blue Hole with Snorkeling, free beverages: $165
- Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios Sightseeing with Shopping: $50
- Dunn's River Falls and Tubing Combo Tour from Ocho Rios: $140
- Private Dunn's River and Blue hole tour from Ocho Rios : $110
- Private Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios : $60
- Shopping Tour From Runaway Bay Hotels : $75
- 1 Hour Private Rafting Experience in Jamaica: $65
- ATV Adventure and Shopping from Falmouth (Minimum 4 persons): $165
- ATV Guided Tour To Blue Hole & Spanish Bridge In Ocho Rios: $270
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $41Ocho Rios $7.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Ocho Rios
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ocho Rios:
- Bar Hopping, Pub Crawl, Shopping and Sightseeing Tour Ocho Rios: $113
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Ocho Rios, we can see that Malmo is more expensive. And not only is Ocho Rios much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Malmo is in Europe and Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Malmo Expensive? and Is Ocho Rios Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Ocho Rios?
Malmo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Ocho Rios. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Ocho Rios, 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 Ocho Rios?
Malmo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ocho Rios experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Malmo or Ocho Rios in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Ocho Rios. Ocho Rios attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Malmo is much colder than Ocho Rios. Typically, the summer temperatures in Malmo in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 29°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ocho Rios this time of the year. In Malmo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Malmo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Ocho Rios during summer. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Malmo usually receives more rain than Ocho Rios. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Ocho Rios 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Ocho Rios in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Ocho Rios. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ocho Rios throughout the year.
In October, Malmo is generally much colder than Ocho Rios. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 10°C (50°F), and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ocho Rios. In the autumn, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Ocho Rios. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 229 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Ocho Rios. Malmo usually gets less rain in October than Ocho Rios. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Ocho Rios 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Ocho Rios in the Winter?
Both Ocho Rios and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Ocho Rios because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Malmo. Malmo is much colder than Ocho Rios in the winter. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 0°C (32°F) in January, and Ocho Rios fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Ocho Rios. Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Ocho Rios during winter. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Ocho Rios receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Malmo usually receives more rain than Ocho Rios. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Ocho Rios in the Spring?
Both Ocho Rios and Malmo during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ocho Rios year-round.
In the spring, Malmo is much colder than Ocho Rios. Typically, the spring temperatures in Malmo in April average around 5°C (42°F), and Ocho Rios averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In Ocho Rios, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Ocho Rios. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ocho Rios receives 251 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets more rain in April than Ocho Rios. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Ocho Rios receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Ocho Rios 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Ocho Rios and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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