Which place is cheaper, Salzburg or Malmo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Malmo or Salzburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Salzburg, 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 Salzburg?
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.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Sweden, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $81Salzburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $81, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $166. 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 Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $48Salzburg $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $96Salzburg $196
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Salzburg? 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 Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $7.88Salzburg $21
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:
- Malmo City Center to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $95
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $95
- Private Transfer from Malmo Airport MMX to Fredericia Port: $96
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $121
- Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel/address Private Departure Transfer: $128
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Salzburg Train Station Arrival Transfer: $109
- Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre: $55
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Car: $108
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $90
- Salzburg Airport SZG to Saalbach Hinterglemm Round Trip Transfer: $131
- Salzburg Airport SZG to Kitzbühel Arrival Private Transfer: $147
- Salzburg Airport Private Departure Transfer: $109
- Salzburg Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $65
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to SkiWelt - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Private transfer: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport (SZG): $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg 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 $25Salzburg $44
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
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$9.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Class Including Lunch: $59
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $60
- Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner: $81
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $83
- Mozart Concert with Dinner: $83
- Dinner Cooking Class and Music: $84
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $85
- Dinner Cooking Class - Prezels, Dumplings, Apple Strudel & Music: $86
- Dinner and Classical Concert at Mirabell Palace: $94
- Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert: $106
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $111
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $133
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $16Salzburg $32
Tours and Activities in Malmo
For Malmo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Self-guided audio tour in Lund: explore the story of the Locus Peccatorum murder: $9.35
- Malmö Ghost Story: A self-guided audio walking tour: $9.35
- Canal Sightseeing Boat Tour of Malmö: $21
- Half Day Walking Tour in Lund City and University: $33
- Malmö Photography Tour: $58
- Malmo Walking Tour, 3 hours (small group): $66
- Joyful Malmo Walking Tour for Couples: $147
- Exploring Malmo Walking Tour: $147
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 2-Hour Private Salzburg City Highlights Tour: $272
- 3 hour private walking tour - Salzburg: $176
- 3-Night Salzburg Winter Package with City Highlights Tour: $240
- 3D Exclusive VR-Tour: $321
- 3D Unique VR-Tour: $29
- A day in the life of Salzburg - Private tour with a local: $230
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $7.47
- Amphibious Splash Tour on the Water and on the Land in Salzburg: $45
- Austrian Lakes and Salzburg Private Tour from Vienna: $1,123
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with Amphibious Splash Tour: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise: $71
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $163
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $35Salzburg $28
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$3.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Stiegl Brewery Museum Entry Ticket & Beer Tasting: $16
- Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $24
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $36
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Salzburg?
Malmo has a larger population, and is about 74% larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Salzburg, 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 Salzburg?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Malmo or Salzburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Salzburg. Additionally, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
In the summer, Malmo is cooler than Salzburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Malmo in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Salzburg averages at about 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salzburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Malmo this time of the year. In the summer, Malmo often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in July than Salzburg. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Salzburg in the Autumn?
Both Salzburg and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Malmo is generally around the same temperature as Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 10°C (50°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Malmo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Salzburg during autumn. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Malmo usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Salzburg in the Winter?
Both Salzburg and Malmo during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Salzburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Salzburg can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Malmo. Malmo is much warmer than Salzburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 0°C (32°F) in January, and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Salzburg. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in January than Salzburg. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Salzburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Salzburg. Also, most visitors come to Salzburg for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Malmo is much colder than Salzburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Malmo in April average around 5°C (42°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Malmo usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during spring. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Malmo usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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