Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Malmo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Malmo or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Malmo or Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Sweden, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalmo $81Vienna $164
The average daily cost (per person) in Malmo is $81, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $164. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalmo $48Vienna $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalmo $96Vienna $202
Compare Hotels in Malmo and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Malmo or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malmo $7.88Vienna $20
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zoo with Private Flexible Transfers and Tickets: $122
- Zoo with Private Flexible Transfers and Tickets: $125
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $629
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $75
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $922
- Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $86
- Vienna to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $273
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna city centre to Vienna Airport: $76
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $76
- Vienna Private Airport Transfer: $71
- Vienna International Airport Business Transfer to Vienna City: $141
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Malmo or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $25Vienna $36
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malmo $16Vienna $42
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $164
- "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $152
- "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Vienna with Photography: $98
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $168
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $138
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $252
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Vienna: $164
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $320
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalmo $35Vienna $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malmo and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malmo or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Malmo and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna and Malmo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Malmo is cooler than Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Vienna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Malmo. Malmo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vienna during summer. Malmo gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Malmo usually receives less rain than Vienna. Malmo gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalmo 17°C (62°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna and Malmo during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Malmo is cooler than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Malmo in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Malmo gets 104 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Malmo gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalmo 10°C (50°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Malmo and Vienna. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Malmo. In January, Malmo is generally much colder than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Malmo average around 0°C (32°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Malmo usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during winter. Malmo gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Malmo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Vienna. Malmo gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalmo 0°C (32°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Malmo or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Malmo as well as Vienna. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.
Malmo is much colder than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Malmo averages around 5°C (42°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. In the spring, Malmo often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Malmo gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
Malmo usually gets less rain in April than Vienna. Malmo gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalmo 5°C (42°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Malmo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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