Which place is cheaper, Melaka or Vilnius?
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 Vilnius or Melaka?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vilnius and Melaka. 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Vilnius or Melaka?
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.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Malaysia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Malaysia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €117Melaka €30
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €117, 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 Vilnius and Melaka in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €41Melaka €8.73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €82Melaka €17
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Melaka
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Melaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €7.26Melaka €1.92
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vilnius
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vilnius:
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Train to Airport€0.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- From Suburbs Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Hotel Transfer: $749
- From Private Transfer to Riga with Sightseeing: $448
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $288
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $230
- Premium Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Trakai (transfer included): $212
- Hot air balloon flight Vilnius Trakai with Transfer and Shampagne: $206
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $69
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $40
- Private Vilnius Airport Departure Transfer: $40
- Vilnius Airport Private Transfer: $40
- Trakai Tour with Audio Guide and Minibus Transfers: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melaka
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Melaka are as follows:
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Taxi€4.36
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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 Singapore Van Transfer: $63
- Private Transfer from Malacca Cruise Port to Kuala Lumpur Hotels: $63
- Malacca Hotel to Kuala Lumpur Hotel (Door to Door) Transfer: $74
- °Sit Back & Relax - Malacca to KLIA Airport Transfer: $138
- Private Transfer : Taman Negara Kuala Tahan to Cameron Highlands: $170
- Chauffeur: Malacca to Singapore Car Transfer: $220
- Chauffeur: Malacca to Taman Negara Transfer [Car]: $241
- Private Transfer from Malacca Cruise Port to Johor Bahru city: $241
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Melaka?
Prices for flights to both Melaka 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayVilnius €63Melaka €19
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Zeppelin Cooking Class: $113
- Traditional Lithuanian Cooking Class with Locals: $114
- Folk Show and Lithuanian Traditional Dinner: $980
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)€6.54
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Dinner at the Market (for Two)€2.84
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Asam Pedas (Fish Curry)€1.31
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Taiwanese Noodle Soup€1.09
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€6.98
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melaka
For Melaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Melaka After Dark Food Tour: $50
- Rempah Routes Melaka Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Melaka Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Private Traditional Peranakan & Malay Cooking Class in Melaka: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vilnius €9.57Melaka €3.70
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- (Post) Soviet Vilnius Private Walking Tour: $138
- 1-Day Pilgrim Tour from Vilnius: $507
- Admission Ticket at Auto Museum Vilnius: $23
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $12
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core and the South Part 2in1: $14
- Audio Tour of the South Part of the Vilnius Old Town: $10
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $21
- Bike Tour of Vilnius Highlights "Iconic Landmarks & Hidden Gems": $33
- Cathedral Crypts and Medieval History Tour: $34
- Day tour out of Paneriai holocaust park,Trakai castle, medieval Kernave: $240
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Dzukija National Park and Grutas Park: Full-Day Tour: $230
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€4.36
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Trishaw Tour (One Hour)€9.82
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Baba and Nyonya Peranakan Museum Entrance€2.18
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Melaka Zoo Entrance€1.53
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Low Cost Kite€0.65
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Malacca Duck Tour€8.73
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Melaka River Cruise (One Hour)€2.18
Tours and Activities in Melaka
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Melaka.
- Melaka UNESCO City Guided Walking Tour: $5.02
- Malaysia: Melaka Upside Down House Entry Ticket: $7.21
- Malaysia Melaka - Breakout Escape Game E-Ticket: $12
- Essential Self-Guided Tour of it's UNESCO Heritage Centre: $13
- Malaysia: A'famosa Melaka Ticket: $18
- From Kuala Lumpur Full Day A'Famosa Theme Park Experience: $40
- Malacca City To Kuala Lumpur Airport EN-ROUTE Putrajaya City Tour: $48
- Malacca Hotels To Kuala Lumpur Hotels En-route Putrajaya Tour: $49
- Malacca To Kuala Lumpur En-route Putrajaya Tour: $49
- Malacca City To Kuala Lumpur City En-route Putrajaya Tour: $49
- Small Group Melaka Flavours Food and Culture Tour: $50
- Malacca To Kuala Lumpur EN-ROUTE Putrajaya City Tour: $61
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.08Melaka €7.57
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $61
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Drink and Traditional Snacks: $91
- Wine Tasting Experience with Sommelier: $444
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Melaka, we can see that Vilnius is more expensive. And not only is Melaka much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vilnius 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive? and Is Melaka Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Melaka?
Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Melaka. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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.