Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Melaka?
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 Melaka or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Melaka 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: Melaka or Vienna?
Melaka
Melaka (or Malacca) is a large city on the western coast of Malaysia about half way between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. This historical city grew up as a result of trading in the region due to its position on the namesake Straights of Malacca, a natural waterway formed from the peninsula of Malaysia and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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 The Best 2-Week Tours in Malaysia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Malaysia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Melaka Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMelaka $35Vienna $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Melaka is $35, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $206. 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 Melaka and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMelaka $10Vienna $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMelaka $20Vienna $218
Compare Hotels in Melaka and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Melaka 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: Melaka Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Melaka $2.21Vienna $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melaka
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Melaka are as follows:
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Taxi$5.04
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Bus Ride$0.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melaka
Also for Melaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sit Back & Relax - Malacca to Kuala Lumpur MPV Transfer: $191
- Private Transfer from Malacca Cruise Port to Subang Jaya city: $235
- Private Transfer from Malacca Cruise Port to Kuala Lumpur city: $117
- Private Transfer from Malacca Cruise Port to Johor Bahru city: $247
- Private Transfer : Taman Negara Kuala Tahan to Cameron Highlands: $172
- Malacca Hotels to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Departure Transfer: $52
- Malacca Hotel to Kuala Lumpur Hotel (Door to Door) Transfer: $75
- Malacca City Hotels to Kuala Lumpur Airport 1-way Transfer: $43
- Chauffeur: Malacca to Ipoh Transfer [Car]: $239
- Chauffeur: Malacca to Genting Highlands Transfer [Van]: $76
- Chauffeur: Malacca to Genting Highlands Transfer [Car]: $186
- Chauffeur: Malacca to Fraser's Hill Transfer [Van]: $80
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$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Munich: Private transfer to Vienna with stop in Hallstatt: $803
- Private transfer Stuttgart to Vienna: $752
- Hallstatt daytrip: Private transfer to Hallstatt and back: $651
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $617
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $617
- Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
- Private transfer Karlovy Vary to Vienna: $551
- Private Car Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $294
- Vienna to Salzburg Transfer Personal Chauffeur: $283
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague: $282
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest with 2h of sightseeing: $277
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $277
Is it cheaper to fly into Melaka or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna and Melaka 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 dayMelaka $21Vienna $67
Typical Food Prices in Melaka
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Melaka:
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)$7.56
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Dinner at the Market (for Two)$3.27
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Asam Pedas (Fish Curry)$1.51
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Taiwanese Noodle Soup$1.26
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$8.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melaka
For Melaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Melaka Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Rempah Routes Melaka Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Small Group Melaka After Dark Food Tour: $76
- Private Traditional Peranakan & Malay Cooking Class in Melaka: $95
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 Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $93
- Strauss Dinner Show: $117
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $117
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $126
- The Viennise Food Tour: The World of Yesterday: $142
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $155
- Austrian Delights: 3-course Austrian Dinner and Concert at Musikverein Vienna: $164
- Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert: $173
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $177
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Melaka $4.27Vienna $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Melaka
For Melaka, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Maritime Museum Entrance$0.76
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Taming Sari Revolving Tower Entrance$5.04
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Trishaw Tour (One Hour)$11
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Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Museum Entrance$2.52
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Melaka Zoo Entrance$1.76
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Low Cost Kite$0.76
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Malacca Duck Tour$10
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Melaka River Cruise (One Hour)$2.52
Tours and Activities in Melaka
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Melaka.
- *13 Hrs Best of Melaka Full Day Flexible Van Tour w' Tour Guide: $84
- *14 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Flexible Van Tour from Melaka w' Tour Guide: $108
- Essential Self-Guided Tour of it's UNESCO Heritage Centre: $15
- From Kuala Lumpur Full Day A'Famosa Theme Park Experience: $40
- Malacca City Hotels To Kuala Lumpur City Hotels EN-ROUTE Putrajaya City Tour: $61
- Malacca City To Kuala Lumpur City EN-ROUTE Putrajaya City Tour: $61
- Malacca City To Kuala Lumpur City En-route Putrajaya Tour: $49
- Malacca Hotels To Kuala Lumpur Hotels En-route Putrajaya Tour: $49
- Malacca Instagram Tour: Top Spots (Private & All-Inclusive): $328
- Malacca Shore Excursion with Tour Guide & Baba Nyonya Lunch: $185
- Malacca To Kuala Lumpur EN-ROUTE Putrajaya City Tour: $61
- Malacca To Kuala Lumpur En-route Putrajaya Tour: $49
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Schonbrunn Palace Gardens Vienna Walking Tour: $15
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $181
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $181
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Experience Nature and Culture at Goettweig Abbey: $181
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $181
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $181
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
- Albertina Art Museum: Private Tour of Masterpieces | Tickets incl: $224
- Alpine Beauty & Fairytale Towns: Hallstatt & Salzburg Tour: $157
- An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour: $177
- Ape Tour "Vino" to famous "Heurigen" Quarter - the local spirit!: $176
- Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMelaka $8.74Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $29
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $142
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $153
- Wine Tasting Tour: $159
- Vienna Private Wachau Tour with Wine Tasting to Dürnstein: $188
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $188
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $235
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Melaka and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Melaka much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Melaka is in Asia and Vienna 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 Melaka would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Melaka 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 Melaka.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Melaka Expensive? and Is Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Melaka or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Melaka. When comparing the sizes of Melaka 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.
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.