Should you visit Vilnius or Malmo?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Vilnius and Malmo. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Malmo or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €76, while the average daily cost in Malmo is €69. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Vilnius and Malmo in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €68 for a double occupancy room in Vilnius.
The prices for places to stay in Malmo can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €41, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €82.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Vilnius cost around €32 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €13.
On average, meal and food prices in Malmo cost around €22 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €8.80.
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Food
Meals for one day
Vilnius €32
Malmo €22
Typical Food prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
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Vilnius - City of Contrasts - The Original City Tour by bicycle (bike+food tour):
$32
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National Dinner with Folk Show in Vilnius:
$49
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Dinner in local family:
$66
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Cooking Class in Vilnius:
$71
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Cooking Class:
$74
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Vilnius Dinner in the Darkness:
$115
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Dinner in the Dark Dining Experience in Riga:
$281
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Vilnius is €6.64 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Malmo than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €6.72 on transportation in Malmo on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
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Vilnius to Riga transfer with Sightseeing:
$347
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Vilnius Airport Departure Private Transfer:
$14
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Vilnius Airport Arrival Private Transfer:
$17
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Private transfer: Vilnius to Vilnius Airport (VNO):
$622
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Private transfer: Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Vilnius:
$622
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Private transfer from Vilnius to Riga or Riga International Airport:
$323
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Private transfer from Vilnius to Kaunas:
$118
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Private transfer Vilnius - Riga:
$319
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Private low cost transfer from Vilnius to Minsk:
$254
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Private Vilnius VNO Airport - Vilnius City Round-Trip Transfer:
$33
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Private Vilnius Airport Departure Transfer:
$16
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Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer:
$37
Typical Local Transportation prices in Malmo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Malmo:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malmo
Also for Malmo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Malmo City Center to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer:
$50
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Private Arrival Transfer from Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center:
$78
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Malmö Sturup Airport to Malmö City - One Way:
$83
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Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel or address - Private Car Transfer:
$91
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Malmö City to Kastrup hotel/address - Private Car Transfer:
$97
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Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport:
$108
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Airport Limousine Transfer: Sturup Airport to Malmö City 1-7 passengers:
$114
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Airport Limousine Transfer: Malmö City to Sturup Airport 1-7 Passengers:
$114
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First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Sturup Airport to Malmö City:
$150
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First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Malmö City to Sturup Airport:
$150
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Airport Limousine Transfer: Malmö City to Kastrup Airport 1-7 Passengers:
$266
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First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Malmö City to Kastrup Airport:
$349
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Malmo?
Prices for flights to both Malmo and Vilnius 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.
Entertainment
Vilnius's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €7.78 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Sightseeing expenses in Malmo, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €13 per day, per person.
Typical Entertainment prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
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10-Day Self-Driving Tour to Baltic States:
$912
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2-Hour Segway Tours in Vilnius:
$57
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2-Night Amber Spa Experience in Vilnius:
$956
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3 Hour Vilnius Food Walking Tour:
$83
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3-Hour Vilnius Food Insider Walking Tour and Tastings:
$96
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6-Hour Trakai National Park Private Walking Tour from Vilnius:
$187
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8 Days Baltic Tour: Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia:
$1,095
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9-Day Lithuania and Latvia Small-Group Tour from Vilnius:
$1,680
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Audio Tours to Curonian Spit UNESCO sand dunes:
$399
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Audio Tours to Geographical Center of Europe:
$96
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Audio Tours to Grutas Park Soviet Time Museum:
$239
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Audio Tours to Hill of Crosses:
$319
Tours and Activities in Malmo
For Malmo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket:
$23
Alcohol
The average person spends about €5.10 on alcoholic beverages in Vilnius per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typically, people visiting Malmo spend on average €30 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typical Alcohol prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When comparing the travel costs between Vilnius and Malmo, we can see that Vilnius is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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