Which place is cheaper, Ponce 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 Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Ponce, 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 Ponce?
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.
Ponce
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
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 $115Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $115, while the average daily cost in Ponce is $230. 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 Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $55Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $110Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Ponce? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $9.11Ponce $10
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 Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce 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 $51Ponce $61
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 Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Latin Night with Dinner and Local Music with Transportation: $59
- Puerto Rico Art and Wine Dinner with One Way Transportation: $89
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Island Authentic Food Tour : $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $18Ponce $56
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
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- Scuba Boat Diving Experience in Gilligan's Island at Copamarina: $160
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- 5 hours Tour in La Parguera Private Boat Charter: $200
- 7 Hours River Tour with Beach and Learn to Make Piña Colada : $195
- 8 Hours Private Tours in Puerto Rico: $150
- Adventure in Cave and the Guayaney Spring: $99
- Afro-Boriken-Loiza: Food, Cave & Art Tour: $140
- Aguadilla 6 Hour Local Tour: $150
- Camuy Caves Experience Tour with transportation: $130
- Cave Hopping Tour: $198
- Caves Coastlines and Beach; Cueva del Indio, Arecibo Adventure : $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $41Ponce $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Ponce
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Artisan Puertorrican Winery and Distillery Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Ponce, we can see that Ponce 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 Ponce 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce 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 Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Ponce?
Malmo has a larger population, and is about 71% larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Ponce, 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 Ponce?
Malmo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ponce experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Malmo or Ponce in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Ponce. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
Malmo is much colder than Ponce in the summer. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Malmo this time of the year. In the summer, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in July than Ponce. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Ponce in the Autumn?
Both Ponce and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Malmo is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Malmo in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Ponce averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during autumn. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In October, Malmo usually receives less rain than Ponce. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Ponce in the Winter?
Both Ponce and Malmo during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
Malmo can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Malmo is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 0°C (32°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in January than Ponce. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Ponce in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Ponce. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Malmo is much colder than Ponce in the spring. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 5°C (42°F) in April, and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during spring. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Malmo usually receives less rain than Ponce. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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