Which place is cheaper, Melaka or Paphos?
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 Paphos or Melaka?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Melaka, 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: Paphos or Melaka?
Paphos
Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best 2-Week Tours in Malaysia, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Malaysia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaphos €125Melaka €30
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Melaka is €30. 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 Paphos and Melaka in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Melaka €8.67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Melaka €17
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Melaka
Looking for a hotel in Paphos or Melaka? 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Melaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Melaka €1.90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- CO2-Offset Private Transfer Paphos Airport PFO to Nicosia City: $205
- Private Paphos Airport Transfer via Vintage Mercedes: $178
- CO2-Offset Transfer from Paphos Airport to Limassol City by Van: $134
- CO2-Offset Private Car Transfer from Paphos Airport PFO to Polis: $98
- Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $94
- Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
- Choirokitia & Famagusta Guided Tour with Transfers: $80
- From Nicosia Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Transfer: $70
- Private Transfer from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Limassol Port: $58
- Private Transfer from Paphos city hotels to Limassol Cruise Port: $58
- Blue Lagoon: 3 Hours Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Paphos: $46
- Adonis Baths Waterfall Morning Transfer: $45
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melaka
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Melaka are as follows:
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Taxi€4.33
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Bus Ride€0.33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melaka
Also for Melaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chauffeur: Malacca to Fraser's Hill Transfer [Van]: $80
- Chauffeur: Malacca to Genting Highlands Transfer [Car]: $186
- Chauffeur: Malacca to Genting Highlands Transfer [Van]: $76
- Chauffeur: Malacca to Ipoh Transfer [Car]: $239
- Malacca City Hotels to Kuala Lumpur Airport 1-way Transfer: $43
- Malacca Hotel to Kuala Lumpur Hotel (Door to Door) Transfer: $75
- Malacca Hotels to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Departure Transfer: $52
- Private Transfer : Taman Negara Kuala Tahan to Cameron Highlands: $172
- Private Transfer from Malacca Cruise Port to Johor Bahru city: $247
- Private Transfer from Malacca Cruise Port to Kuala Lumpur city: $117
- Private Transfer from Malacca Cruise Port to Subang Jaya city: $235
- Sit Back & Relax - Malacca to Kuala Lumpur MPV Transfer: $191
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Melaka?
Prices for flights to both Melaka and Paphos 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 dayPaphos €65Melaka €18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $62
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $73
- Cyprus: Cooking Class-Mousaka, Tzatziki & Greek Salad: $88
- Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $224
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)€6.50
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Dinner at the Market (for Two)€2.82
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Asam Pedas (Fish Curry)€1.30
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Taiwanese Noodle Soup€1.08
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€6.94
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paphos €12Melaka €3.67
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 100% Authentic Cypriot Experience Workshops, Wine and Cultural: $157
- 100% Cyprus - Tour to Troodos mountains and villages (From Paphos): $65
- Akamas Jeep Safari Tour from Paphos: $80
- Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide From Paphos: $44
- Blue Lagoon Akamas Bus and Boat Tour with Water Slide from Paphos: $53
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour: $30
- Blue Lagoon Cruise, Aphrodite's Grotto & Sea Caves from Paphos: $46
- Blue lagoon latchi Glass Bottom+slide Boat Tour: $30
- Cruise and 4X4 Safari Tour at Akamas Peninsula from Aphrodite Hills: $109
- Cruise and 4X4 Safari Tour at Akamas Peninsula from Paphos: $109
- Cruise from Paphos Harbour to Blue Lagoon: All Inclusive: $93
- Cyprus Mountain World Tour: $95
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€0.65
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Taming Sari Revolving Tower Entrance€4.33
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Trishaw Tour (One Hour)€9.75
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Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Museum Entrance€2.17
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Melaka Zoo Entrance€1.52
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Low Cost Kite€0.65
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Malacca Duck Tour€8.67
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Melaka River Cruise (One Hour)€2.17
Tours and Activities in Melaka
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Melaka.
- Melaka UNESCO City Guided Walking Tour: $5.09
- Malaysia: Melaka Upside Down House Entry Ticket: $7.17
- Essential Self-Guided Tour of it's UNESCO Heritage Centre: $15
- Malaysia: A'famosa Melaka Ticket: $18
- From Kuala Lumpur Full Day A'Famosa Theme Park Experience: $40
- Malacca Hotels To Kuala Lumpur Hotels En-route Putrajaya Tour: $49
- Malacca City To Kuala Lumpur City En-route Putrajaya Tour: $49
- Malacca To Kuala Lumpur En-route Putrajaya Tour: $49
- Malacca To Kuala Lumpur EN-ROUTE Putrajaya City Tour: $61
- 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
- Small Group Melaka Flavours Food and Culture Tour: $76
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaphos €9.98Melaka €7.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- Wine tasting and winery tour at Fikardos Winery: $40
- Paphos Highlights Baths of Aphrodite's and Wine Tasting Tour: $57
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $70
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $77
- Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $89
- Local Wineries Tour with Wine Tastings: $111
- Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $140
- Troodos Mountains Grape Escape: All Inclusive Food & Wine Tour: $140
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings and Winery Visits: $762
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Melaka, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Melaka much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe and Melaka is in Asia, 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos 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 Paphos Expensive? and Is Melaka Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paphos or Melaka?
Melaka has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos and Melaka, 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.