Which place is cheaper, Malmo or Mumbai?
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 Mumbai or Malmo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Mumbai or Malmo, 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: Mumbai or Malmo?
Mumbai
Mumbai is the largest city in India and the capital of Maharashtra state. It is still occasionally referred to as Bombay, but most people know it now as Mumbai. It's the commercial capital of the country and is a major port city. It's also famous for Bollywood, which is the movie capital of the country and famous for it's music filled Bollywood flicks that have become popular around the world. Mumbai is arguably the most cosmopolitan city in India and has some of the most liberal views of an otherwise conservative country. Many immigrants and expats live in Mumbai and it's easy to see the blend of cultures.
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 from Mumbai, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India, The Best 2-Week Tours from Stockholm, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMumbai $83Malmo $115
The average daily cost (per person) in Mumbai is $83, while the average daily cost in Malmo is $115. 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 Mumbai and Malmo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMumbai $32Malmo $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMumbai $64Malmo $110
Compare Hotels in Mumbai and Malmo
Looking for a hotel in Mumbai 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: Mumbai Hotel Prices and Malmo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mumbai $7.37Malmo $9.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mumbai
Also for Mumbai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to & fro Airports,Cruise Terminal,Hotels or any whichway, one way/time: $69
- Transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $55
- Private Transfer: Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $35
- Private Transfer from Mumbai to your Accommodation in Pune: $24
- Private Transfer from Mumbai hotels to Mumbai Cruise Port: $168
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Int Airport (BOM) to Mumbai Port: $162
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $81
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Hotels: $168
- Private Transfer from Mumbai Cruise Port to Mumbai Airport (BOM): $62
- Private Transfer Mumbai Airport by Innova Crysta: $25
- One way Private transfer from Mumbai Airport to Hotel: $39
- Mumbai Private Airport Transfer to Hotel Easy & Safe: $24
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$21
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: $168
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $137
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo : $106
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $69
- Malmo City to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $69
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Mumbai or Malmo?
Prices for flights to both Malmo and Mumbai 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 dayMumbai $42Malmo $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mumbai
For Mumbai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Street Food Tour with Mumbai Sightseeing Tour including AC vehicles: $19
- Vegetarian Indian Cuisine Virtual Cooking Class Experience from Mumbai: $20
- Mumbai Food Tour: $20
- Small Group Authentic Mumbai Virtual Cooking Class with Dessert: $20
- Mumbai Street Food Tour with Evening Bazaar Walk: $29
- Indian cusine demonstration cum hands on with Hi Tea / Dinner at a Family home: $31
- Bombay Express Mumbai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $39
- Mumbai Street Food Tour: $42
- Daily Mumbai Street Food Tour : $52
- Private Mumbai Market Tour and Cooking Class With an Expert: $52
- Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Mumbai: $53
- Private Market Tour and Vegetarian Cooking Class in Mumbai: $64
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: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mumbai $2.52Malmo $18
Tours and Activities in Mumbai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Mumbai.
- Dharavi Authentic Slum Tour: $120
- Kanheri Caves Heritage Tour: $45
- Mumbai by Night Guided Tour : $50
- Private Full-Day Mumbai Sightseeing Tour with Dharavi Slums: $41
- "Private Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour": $46
- "Private Mumbai Dharavi Slum Tour": $9.24
- "Private Mumbai Kanheri Caves Tour : A Buddhist Settlement": $46
- 3 Day Private Tour in Aurangabad: $290
- 3 Hours Early Morning in South Mumbai Heritage Bicycle Tour : $46
- 3 Jyotirlinga Temple Tour – From Mumbai, Pune and Aurangabad: $151
- 3-Hour Private Guided Tour in Bollywood from Mumbai: $226
- 7 Hour Mumbai City Sightseeing Tour By Navv Om Namaha Shivaya: $116
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: $25
- Copenhagen and Hamlet Tour: $144
- Guided Walking Tour in Malmö: $39
- Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö: $16
- Half Day Walking Tour in Lund City and University: $38
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Malmö Photography Tour: $67
- Malmö Private Walking Tour with a Local: $56
- Malmo Syndicate City Escape Game Self Guided Experience: $31
- Malmo Walking Tour, 3 hours (small group): $73
- Old Town Helsingborg: Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour: $7.20
- Self-guided audio tour in Lund: explore the story of the Locus Peccatorum murder: $8.63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMumbai $3.50Malmo $41
Sample the Local Flavors in Mumbai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Mumbai:
- Bombay Party (Bar Crawl): $25
- South Bombay Pub Crawl: $37
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mumbai and Malmo, we can see that Malmo is more expensive. And not only is Mumbai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mumbai 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 Mumbai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mumbai 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 Mumbai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mumbai Expensive? and Is Malmo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mumbai or Malmo?
Mumbai has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Mumbai 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 Mumbai or Malmo?
Malmo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Mumbai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Mumbai or Malmo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Mumbai and Malmo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mumbai year-round.
In the summer, Mumbai is much warmer than Malmo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mumbai in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Malmo averages at about 17°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Malmo this time of the year. Mumbai usually receives less sunshine than Malmo during summer. Mumbai gets 73 hours of sunny skies, while Malmo receives 247 hours of full sun in the summer.
Mumbai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Mumbai usually receives more rain than Malmo. Mumbai gets 640 mm (25.2 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMumbai 28°C (82°F)Malmo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Malmo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Mumbai as well as Malmo. Mumbai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Mumbai is generally much warmer than Malmo. Daily temperatures in Mumbai average around 29°C (84°F), and Malmo fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mumbai this time of the year. In the autumn, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Malmo. Mumbai gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Malmo receives 104 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets more rain in October than Malmo. Mumbai gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMumbai 29°C (84°F)Malmo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Malmo in the Winter?
Both Malmo and Mumbai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mumbai throughout the year.
Malmo can get quite cold in the winter. Mumbai is much warmer than Malmo in the winter. The daily temperature in Mumbai averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Malmo fluctuates around 0°C (32°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mumbai. Mumbai usually receives more sunshine than Malmo during winter. Mumbai gets 270 hours of sunny skies, while Malmo receives 36 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mumbai usually receives less rain than Malmo. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMumbai 24°C (75°F)Malmo 0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Mumbai or Malmo in the Spring?
Both Malmo and Mumbai during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mumbai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Mumbai is much warmer than Malmo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mumbai in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Malmo averages at about 5°C (42°F).
It's quite sunny in Mumbai. In the spring, Mumbai often gets more sunshine than Malmo. Mumbai gets 284 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Malmo receives 173 hours of full sun.
Mumbai usually gets less rain in April than Malmo. Mumbai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Malmo receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMumbai 29°C (84°F)Malmo 5°C (42°F)
Typical Weather for Malmo and Mumbai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 560 mm (22 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 640 mm (25.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 520 mm (20.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
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