Which place is cheaper, Managua or Adelaide?
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 Adelaide or Managua?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Adelaide and Managua can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Adelaide or Managua?
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
Managua
Managua is the capital, and largest city in Nicaragua. The economy is generally centered around the trade of coffee, cotton, and other types of agriculture. It also is a textile capital for the area. Managua is also a very reasonably priced destination in Central America. Restaurants and hotels are quite affordable and you'll find all kinds of international cuisine around the city. Transportation is also incredibly affordable and you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised at the cost of intercity bus rides.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Melbourne, The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAdelaide $127Managua $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Adelaide is $127, while the average daily cost in Managua is $67. 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 Adelaide and Managua in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAdelaide $62Managua $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAdelaide $124Managua $46
Compare Hotels in Adelaide and Managua
Looking for a hotel in Adelaide or Managua? 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: Adelaide Hotel Prices and Managua Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Adelaide $18Managua $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport & Houseboat Transfers Adelaide Bus: $307
- One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $252
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $116
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Car: $113
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $98
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $98
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Airport ADL to Adelaide City in Luxury Van: $98
- Adelaide Chauffeur Airport Transfers Experience : $80
- Adelaide Chauffeur Airport Transfer: $79
- Airport Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $69
- Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Business Car: $69
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Business Car: $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Managua
Also for Managua, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer, Transportation, Shuttle and Tours : $30
- Transfer From Managua International Airport: $90
- San Juan del Sur: One way shared transfer to Managua: $57
- San Jorge Rivas Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer in Nicaragua: $110
- Popoyo Beach Transfer: $90
- PRIVATE San Juan Del Sur Transfer: $56
- Nicaragua Private Transfer Service Managua and San Juan del Sur: $100
- One way shared transfer to San Juan del Sur: $57
- One way shared transfer to Leon: $39
- Managua-San juan del sur: Airport private transfer: $125
- Managua to Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) - Departure Transfer: $62
Is it cheaper to fly into Adelaide or Managua?
Prices for flights to both Managua and Adelaide 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 dayAdelaide $51Managua $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $29
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $63
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $120
- Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch: $127
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $188
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $226
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Adelaide $13Managua $16
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Barossa Tour from 4 Tastings & Lunch Included": $104
- 2h Wine Experience, Vineyard walk, 6 wines, charcuterie board: $58
- 90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $57
- Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine: $16
- Adelaide Central Market Discovery Tour: $64
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $118
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $44
- Adelaide City Highlights Full-Day Tour: $147
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $56
- Adelaide City Highlights via Hahndorf Half-Day Tour: $103
- Adelaide City Highlights- Hahndorf and Mt. Lofty Half-Day Tour: $84
- Adelaide City and Hahndorf Full Day Tour: $123
Tours and Activities in Managua
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Managua.
- 3 full day tour at Granada, Masaya and Leon area from Managua: $210
- Between Volcanoes Tours; Granada-Masaya.: $155
- From Managua/Granada: Managua Capital City Tour: $90
- Full day tour: Granada + Boat ride+Handicraft Market+Catarina: $100
- Granada Isletas and City tour: $68
- Managua City Tour: $84
- Managua City Tour: $98
- Managua’s Historic Gems: A Cultural Tour: $358
- Managua’s Historic Gems: A Cultural Tour: $174
- Masaya Volcano Tour: $53
- Matagalpa Tour, White Waterfall and Black Forest.: $185
- PRIVATE Boat ride + Colonial city tour at Granada+Catarina lookout: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAdelaide $21Managua $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $42
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $57
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $58
- Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $82
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $84
- Experience SA Shared Barossa Wine Tour- Pickup from Adelaide CBD: $104
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $105
- From Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour: $108
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $108
- Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting & Maggie Beers Farm Join Us: $110
- From Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour with Lunch: $114
- Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Tastings and Gourmet Lunch: $116
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adelaide and Managua, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Managua much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Adelaide is in Pacific and Managua is in Central America, 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 Managua would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Managua 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Managua.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Adelaide Expensive? and Is Managua Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Adelaide or Managua?
Adelaide has a larger population, and is about 10% larger than the population of Managua. When comparing the sizes of Adelaide and Managua, 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 Adelaide or Managua?
Adelaide has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Managua experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Adelaide or Managua in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Adelaide and Managua. Many visitors come to Adelaide in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences. Managua attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Adelaide is cooler than Managua in the summer. The daily temperature in Adelaide averages around 22°C (72°F) in January, and Managua fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.
In Adelaide, it's very sunny this time of the year. Adelaide usually receives more sunshine than Managua during summer. Adelaide gets 330 hours of sunny skies, while Managua receives 175 hours of full sun in the summer.
Managua receives a lot of rain in the summer. In January, Adelaide usually receives less rain than Managuain July. Adelaide gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Managua receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyAdelaide 22°C (72°F)Managua 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Managua in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Adelaide as well as Managua. Most visitors come to Adelaide for the hiking trails and the shopping scene during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Managua throughout the year.
In the autumn, Adelaide is much colder than Managua. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Adelaide in April average around 18°C (64°F), and Managua averages at about 27°C (81°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Adelaide this time of the year. In the autumn, Adelaide often gets more sunshine than Managuain October. Adelaide gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Managua receives 195 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Managua. Adelaide usually gets less rain in April than Managuain October. Adelaide gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Managua receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberAdelaide 18°C (64°F)Managua 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Managua in the Winter?
Both Managua and Adelaide are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Managua because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Adelaide is generally much colder than Managuain January. Daily temperatures in Adelaide average around 11°C (52°F), and Managua fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Managua. Adelaide usually receives less sunshine than Managua during winter. Adelaide gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Managua receives 244 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Adelaide usually receives more rain than Managuain January. Adelaide gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Managua receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAdelaide 11°C (52°F)Managua 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Adelaide or Managua in the Spring?
Both Managua and Adelaide during the spring are popular places to visit. The beaches are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Managua year-round.
Adelaide is much colder than Managua in the spring. The daily temperature in Adelaide averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Managua fluctuates around 29°C (84°F)in April.
In Managua, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Adelaide. In the spring, Adelaide often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Managuain April. Adelaide gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Managua receives 242 hours of full sun.
Adelaide usually gets more rain in October than Managuain April. Adelaide gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Managua receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilAdelaide 16°C (61°F)Managua 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Managua and Adelaide
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Aug | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
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