Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Sweden, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $109Toronto $245
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $109, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $245. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $52Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $104Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $8.63Toronto $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$20
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: $160
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo: $97
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $97
- Malmo City to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $65
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $130
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $65
- Malmö City to Kastrup hotel/address - Private Car Transfer: $100
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to or from Waterloo region- Toronto Airport: $291
- Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $40
- Stopover city tour with transfers.: $249
- Private Transfer to Niagara Falls: $173
- Private Transfer to Kingston City or Queen's Unive…: $801
- Private Transfer Pearson Int. Apt to Waterloo: $261
- Private Pearson Airport Transfers to Niagara Falls: $134
- Pearson Airport to Richmond Hill Private Transfer: $150
- Pearson Airport to Oakville Private Transfer: $211
- Pearson Airport to Blue Mountain Resort Transfer: $654
- Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotel & Air B&B Transfer: $40
- Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport: $8.70
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $48Toronto $107
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: $86
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $51
- Great White North Food Tour + Distillery District & Old Town: $53
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $55
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $60
- Pasta Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $60
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $61
- Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $62
- Toronto Express Canadian Food Tour: 90 Min with Our Founder: $65
- Toronto : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $68
- 2 Hour Express Toronto Food Tour: Flavors of Kensington Market: $75
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $77
- St Lawrence & Distillery Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $17Toronto $31
Tours and Activities in Malmo
For Malmo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Castles, Canals and Kings: A Self-Guided Malmö Walking Tour: $12
- Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö: $15
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Malmö Highlights Walking Tour: $31
- Malmö Outdoor Escape Game: Self-Guided City Adventure: $23
- Malmo Walking Tour, 3 hours (small group): $69
- Malmo Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $75
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Malmö with Audio Guide: $5.70
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour Möllan's Radical Heart: $5.46
- Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket: $24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$35
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.14
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 20 km Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $152
- 3hr Discover Sailing Adventure: $197
- 60 Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 90-Minute Toronto Luxury Yacht Sightseeing Prosecco Cruise: $140
- Algonquin Park: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $159
- Algonquin Provincial Park Small-Group Day Tour from Toronto: $125
- Bata Shoe Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Best of Toronto City Tour with Boat Cruise and CN Tower Entry: $182
- Best of Toronto Small Group Tour with CN Tower and Boat Cruise: $109
- Best of Bus Tour, Tasting & Cruise: $94
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $49
- Blair Ways Tours Immersive Urban Street Art Tour: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $39Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Amazing Bar Hunt: Take On Toronto Bar Crawl: $12
- Astounding Bar Crawl: Take On Toronto: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Toronto Distillery Winter Market Shuttle: $22
- Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour: $27
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $27
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery: $29
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $34
- The Distillery District Segway Ghost Tour: $39
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery with 7 Kinds of Sake: $43
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $52
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto in the Summer?
Both Toronto and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Toronto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Malmo is generally cooler than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 17°C (62°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Toronto. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Malmo. Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during summer. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Malmo usually receives less rain than Toronto. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Malmo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Toronto in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Malmo is around the same temperature as Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in October than Toronto. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Toronto in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Toronto. Also, most visitors come to Toronto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Toronto can be very cold during winter. Malmo can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Malmo is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Malmo in January average around 0°C (32°F), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during winter. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Malmo usually receives less rain than Toronto. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Toronto. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Toronto because of the activities around the city.
In April, Malmo is generally cooler than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 5°C (42°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In the spring, Malmo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Toronto. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in April than Toronto. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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