Which place is cheaper, Pompeii or Malmo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Malmo or Pompeii?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Pompeii, 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 Pompeii?
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.
Pompeii
Pompeii was once a 160-acre Roman port city, called home by more than 20,000 residents. In 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted and after burying the entire city 16 feet deep in ash, the debris destroyed everything in its path, killing thousands of people and affecting more than 200 square miles around the area.
However, the phenomenon is that the ash preserved everything as it was in that time and to this day, you can visit and observe life as it was nearly two thousand years ago, as figures of people running from the explosion have been burned permanently into history.
The best time to visit Pompeii is during spring, after the rains of March and before the scorching heat of June and July. On the downside, this is the beginning of the busy season for tourists, so while you'll enjoy pleasant weather, you won't be likely to avoid crowds. Conversely, November starts the low-season for travel, so you can easily skip the crowds, though you may have to compromise on weather, as the rains return this time of year. Rain and crowds won't be an issue if you visit during winter, but be warned, temperatures drop down to the 50's during the day, accompanied by winds.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Sweden, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $81Pompeii $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $81, while the average daily cost in Pompeii is $161. 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 Pompeii in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $48Pompeii $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $96Pompeii $150
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Pompeii
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Pompeii? 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 Pompeii Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $7.88Pompeii $57
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:
- Private Transfer from Malmo Airport MMX to Fredericia Port: $96
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $121
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $95
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $95
- Malmo City Center to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel/address Private Departure Transfer: $128
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pompeii
Also for Pompeii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers from Naples to Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori: $97
- Transfers Ravello - Naples: $207
- Transfer from Pompeii to Naples or viceversa: $66
- Transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Transfer Private from Ravello to Naples: $239
- Small Group Pompeii Wine Tasting with Lunch & Transfer Included : $97
- Private transfer from Ravello to Naples: $121
- Private transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Organic Wine Tasting & Lunch on Vesuvius with Transfer from Pompeii: $132
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Pompeii?
Prices for flights to both Pompeii 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 $25Pompeii $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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Neapolitan Dinner in Pompei - Villa Franca - Family Restourant: $38
- Cooking Class with Italian Mamma in Pompeii: $65
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Pompei: $93
- Pompei tour with a 2000 years roman dinner: $112
- Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Pompei: $142
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pompei: $158
- Private Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Pompei: $158
- Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Pompei: $206
- guided tour of the ruins and cooking class fresh pasta : $272
- Cooking class: Pasta Experience in Pompei, Italy: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $16Pompeii $82
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
Tours and Activities in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pompeii Archeological Site Fast Track Entry Ticket : $36
- Pompeii Day Tour: $97
- 2 Hour Private Walking Tour with Certified Guide in Pompeii: $251
- 2 Hours Private Tour of Pompeii for Journey Through Time: $196
- 2 Hours Walking Tour in Pompeii with an Archaeologist: $272
- 2 days tour: Pompei & Naples center with underground: $207
- 2 hours Pompeii Tour with local historian - ticket included: $60
- 2-hour Private Guided Tour of Pompeii: $272
- Best of Pompeii - 2 hour Private Tour with Alex: $271
- Complete Pompeii Skip the Line Tour with Archaeologist Guide: $55
- Discover Pompeii on this Guided Walking Tour of the Buried City: $63
- Discover hidden secrets of Pompei on a Private tour with a local: $118
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $35Pompeii $7.84
Sample the Local Flavors in Pompeii
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Pompeii:
- Wine Tasting Tour on the Slopes of Vesuvius: $46
- Wine Tasting on Mt. Vesuvius: $55
- Seafood Lunch with Wine Tasting & Tour on a golf cart: $87
- Guided Tour of Pompeii Ruins with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $98
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting in Pompeii with a Local: $124
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Wine Tasting: $191
- Pompeii, Herculaneum and scenic drive of the Mt. Vesuvius with wine tasting: $207
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Pompeii, we can see that Pompeii 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 Pompeii would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pompeii 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 Pompeii Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Malmo or Pompeii?
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 Pompeii in the Summer?
Both Pompeii and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Pompeii because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Malmo is cooler than Pompeii. Typically, the summer temperatures in Malmo in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Pompeii averages at about 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Pompeii. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Malmo. Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Pompeii during summer. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Malmo usually receives more rain than Pompeii. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Pompeii 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Pompeii in the Autumn?
Both Pompeii and Malmo during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In October, Malmo is generally much colder than Pompeii. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 10°C (50°F), and Pompeii fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the autumn, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Pompeii. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun.
Pompeii gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Malmo usually gets less rain in October than Pompeii. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Pompeii 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Pompeii in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Pompeii. Furthermore, many travelers come to Pompeii for the museums.
It's quite cold in Malmo in the winter. Malmo is much colder than Pompeii in the winter. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 0°C (32°F) in January, and Pompeii fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Pompeii during winter. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Pompeii receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Malmo usually receives less rain than Pompeii. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Pompeii 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Pompeii in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Pompeii.
In the spring, Malmo is much colder than Pompeii. Typically, the spring temperatures in Malmo in April average around 5°C (42°F), and Pompeii averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Pompeii. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in April than Pompeii. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Pompeii 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pompeii and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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