Which place is cheaper, Malmo or Manila?
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 Manila or Malmo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Manila and Malmo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Malmo?
Manila
A sprawling metropolis that is home to more than 12 million people, Manila is one huge, misunderstood concrete jungle, full of diverse cultures, traffic, pollution, restaurants, shopping malls, noise and nightlife. If you're looking to soak in culture and feel the vibe of a place rather than seeking a city that specifically caters to tourists, Manila is the place to be. Capital of the Philippines, Manila is also the center for education, business, and transportation.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Sweden.
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Manila Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $98Malmo $117
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $98, while the average daily cost in Malmo is $117. 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 Manila and Malmo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $50Malmo $56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $100Malmo $112
Compare Hotels in Manila and Malmo
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Malmo? 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: Manila Hotel Prices and Malmo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $13Malmo $9.26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Transfers from Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel to Airport: $50
- Safe and secure Airport Transfer Best in Manila: $216
- Quality Safe and Reliable Manila Airport Transfers: $49
- Private Transfer from Manila Cruise Port to Manila Airport (MNL): $28
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Angeles City to Subic Bay Cruise Port: $100
- Private One-way Transfer From Manila To Manila Airport: $23
- Private Departure Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Airport Transfer: Metro Manila → NAIA Airport (MNL): $30
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
- MNL Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $13
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$22
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: $57
- Malmo City to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
- Malmö City to Kastrup hotel/address - Private Car Transfer: $104
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo: $104
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $135
- Private Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $166
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Malmo?
Prices for flights to both Malmo and Manila 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 dayManila $29Malmo $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manila
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Manila.
- Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $60
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $60
- Ugbo Manila Street Food Tour with Tuktuk Ride: $60
- ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $62
- Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings: $65
- Street Food tour & Local Jeepney, Tuktuk Ride: $66
- Binondo Chinatown Food Tour with Free Food Samples: $70
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour with Local Guide: $71
- Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples: $80
- Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $105
- A taste of Manila's History & Filipino Culture with Buffet Dinner: $175
- Subic: Sunset Dinner Yacht Cruise from Manila & Clark: $212
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malmo
For Malmo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taysta's Food Tour i Malmö: $33
- Self-guided Food Tour in Malmö: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $18Malmo $18
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- (Excursion) Day tour in Manila: $258
- A Night in Old Intramuros Walking Tour: $23
- Amazing Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Tour 2in1: $125
- Antipolo Day Tour with Cloud 9 and Pinto Art Museum: $80
- BAGUIO CITY DAY TOUR (FROM MANILA): $357
- BANAUE:BATAD Rice Terraces with Sagada 4D3N PRIVATE TOUR: $7,130
- Banaue-Hapao Rice Terraces (Car Rental W/ Manila Tourist Driver): $300
- Calatagan Beach Waterpark Island Hopping Adventure from Manila: $248
- Cavite Leisure And Farm Tour: $170
- Club Crawl and Party Experience at BGC: $71
- Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $85
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $39
Tours and Activities in Malmo
For Malmo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Malmö with Audio Guide: $5.93
- 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: $39
- Malmo Private Walking Tour with a Local: $44
- Malmö Photography Tour: $68
- Malmo Walking Tour, 3 hours (small group): $72
- Malmo Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $75
- Copenhagen and Hamlet Tour: $142
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.17Malmo $41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Malmo, we can see that Malmo is more expensive. And not only is Manila much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Manila is in Asia and Malmo is in Europe, 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 Manila would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Manila 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 Malmo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Malmo than you might in Manila.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Manila Expensive? and Is Malmo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Malmo?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Malmo, 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 Manila or Malmo?
Malmo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Manila experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Manila or Malmo in the Summer?
Both Malmo and Manila during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Manila is generally much warmer than Malmo. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 27°C (80°F), and Malmo fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Malmo. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Malmo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Manila or Malmo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Malmo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
Manila is much warmer than Malmo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Malmo fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Malmo. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Malmo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Manila or Malmo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as Malmo. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Malmo can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Manila is much warmer than Malmo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manila in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Malmo averages at about 0°C (32°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Malmo. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Malmo 0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Manila or Malmo in the Spring?
Both Malmo and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
In April, Manila is generally much warmer than Malmo. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 29°C (84°F), and Malmo fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Malmo. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Malmo 5°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Malmo and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
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