Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Saint Croix, 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
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 $115Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $115, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $55Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $110Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $9.11Saint Croix $35
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 Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $180
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $51Saint Croix $97
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 Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $18Saint Croix $58
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 Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $41Saint Croix $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Malmo or Saint Croix?
Malmo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Croix experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Malmo or Saint Croix in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Saint Croix. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
Malmo is much colder than Saint Croix in the summer. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
Malmo usually gets less rain in July than Saint Croix. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
Both Saint Croix and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Malmo is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Malmo in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint Croix. In October, Malmo usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Saint Croix in the Winter?
Both Saint Croix and Malmo during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.
The weather in Malmo can be very cold. In January, Malmo is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 0°C (32°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
Malmo usually gets less rain in January than Saint Croix. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Saint Croix in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Saint Croix. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Malmo is much colder than Saint Croix in the spring. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 5°C (42°F) in April, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In April, Malmo usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix 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 (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.