Which place is cheaper, Malmo or Santorini?
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 Santorini or Malmo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini 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: Santorini or Malmo?
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
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 Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini €250Malmo €96
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €250, while the average daily cost in Malmo is €96. 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 Santorini and Malmo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini €118Malmo €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini €236Malmo €92
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Malmo
Looking for a hotel in Santorini 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: Santorini Hotel Prices and Malmo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini €35Malmo €7.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wedding Transfer for Guests: $26
- VIP Limo Transfers From & To Santorini Port: $86
- VIP Limo Transfers From & To Santorini Airport: $34
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Santorini APT-HTL(JTR): $202
- Transfer to Akrotiri: $45
- Taste of Santorini Local Lunch and Oia Free Time with Transfers: $137
- Shared Departure Transfer: Santorini Hotel to Airport or Cruise Port: $23
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Santorini Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfers To / From the Airport (JTR): $26
- Private Transfers From / To the Airport (JTR): $26
- Airport or Port One-Way Private Transfer: $29
- Santorini, Private Transfer with Luxury Airconditioned Vehicle: $22
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 Direct Transfer From Malmo to Copenhagen: $160
- Malmö City to Kastrup hotel/address - Private Car Transfer: $101
- Malmo Private Transfer from Malmo airport to Central Malmo: $98
- Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport: $98
- Malmo City to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer: $65
- Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City - Arrival Private Transfer: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Malmo?
Prices for flights to both Malmo and Santorini 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 daySantorini €96Malmo €42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Santorini Cooking Class with Wine Tasting: $90
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise with Greek BBQ Dinner: $92
- Farm to Table Food Tour Experience in Santorini: $92
- Santorini Cooking Lesson with Chef and a Bottle of Wine: $103
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting in Santorini: $103
- The Aegean Cooking Class at Ftelos Brewery: $114
- Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef: $121
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $126
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $126
- Cooking Class with Private Chef - prepare & enjoy local menu: $126
- Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $128
- Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings: $143
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: $41
- Self-guided Food Tour in Malmö: $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini €35Malmo €15
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- (5h) Santorini Discovery Private Tour–Oia, Villages & Black Beach: $74
- *Santorini Private Luxury Tours* Custom Itinerary & Local Guide: $103
- 2-Day Santorini Bus Tour with Volcanic Cruise: $114
- 4 Hour Private Tour Experience in Santorini: $217
- 4 Hours Private Custom Tour in Santorini: $172
- 4 Hours Private Santorini Tour Hidden Gems and Caldera Views: $252
- 4 hrs PRIVATE island tour and photos, Oia and Blue domes: $154
- 4-Hour Private Custom Santorini Tour: $200
- 5 Hour Majestic Santorini Tour Designed for Cruise Passengers: $63
- 5 Hour Mini-Group Santorini Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $84
- 5 Hour Santorini Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers: $79
- 5 Hour Skip Tram Lines Cruise-Friendly Tour: $89
Tours and Activities in Malmo
For Malmo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Half Day Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Cosmopolitan Malmö: $15
- Lund's Medieval and Modern History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Malmö Highlights Walking Tour: $31
- Malmö Outdoor Escape Game: Self-Guided City Adventure: $23
- Malmö Photography Tour: $64
- Malmo Private Walking Tour with a Local: $43
- Malmo Walking Tour, 3 hours (small group): $69
- Malmo Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $75
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Malmö with Audio Guide: $5.72
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour Möllan's Radical Heart: $5.48
- Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini €25Malmo €34
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Pairing: $69
- Santorini Wine & Village Experience–Megalochori &Wine Tasting(4h): $92
- Caldera Views, Cliffside Villages, and Santorinian Wine Tasting: $97
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $102
- Oia Art Walk Quiet Lanes and Wine Tasting in a Captain's House: $109
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Museum: $120
- Santorini Wine Tour with sunset in Oia: $126
- 4 Hour Blue Domes Tour with Wine Tasting in Santorini: $143
- Santorini Wine Tour in two or three Wineries: $154
- Santorini wine tasting and Traditional Cave Settlement Tour: $160
- Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide: $166
- Private Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting 4 or 5hour duration: $166
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Malmo, we can see that Santorini 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini 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 Santorini Expensive? and Is Malmo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Malmo?
Santorini has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Malmo. When comparing the sizes of Santorini 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.
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.