Which place is cheaper, Managua or Antwerp?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antwerp or Managua?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Antwerp and Managua can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Managua?
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
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 Tours for Seniors to Belgium, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels, The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €123Managua €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €123, while the average daily cost in Managua is €51. 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 Antwerp and Managua in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Managua €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Managua €42
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Managua
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp 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: Antwerp Hotel Prices and Managua Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Managua €18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Luxury Car: $274
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $235
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $175
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $163
- Private Transfer from Antwerp to Bruges or ZeeBrugge By Luxury car: $141
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $86
- Arrival Private Transfer Antwerp Airport ANR to Antwerp by Sedan: $68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Managua
Also for Managua, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from and To Poneloya or Las Peñitas Beach- Leon, Nicaragua: $68
- Granada: Managua to Granada Airport private transfer: $64
- Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) to Managua-Round-Trip Transfer: $66
- Managua Augusto Sandino Airport(MGA) to Managua- Arrival Transfer: $33
- Managua to Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) - Departure Transfer: $33
- Managua-Leon: Airport private transfer from to Managua /Leon: $85
- Managua-San juan del sur: Airport private transfer: $125
- Airport private transfer from Managua.: $25
- PRIVATE San Juan Del Sur Transfer: $56
- Popoyo Beach Transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from Managua Augusto Airport to Corinto Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Managua City Hotels to Corinto Cruise Port: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Managua?
Prices for flights to both Managua and Antwerp 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 dayAntwerp €39Managua €16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- 2-Hour Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Managua €15
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Antwerp : $230
- 3-Hour Antwerp Bike Tour: $35
- 3-Hour Private Tour in Antwerp: $49
- Antwerp : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $81
- Antwerp : Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide: $59
- Antwerp Bike Tours: $35
- Antwerp In App Audio Tour : Belgian Port City (EN, DU): $7.59
- Antwerp Private Tour From Brussels: $427
- Antwerp Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $245
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $7.11
- Antwerp Shore Excursion and Bruges Private City Tour including Chocolate Tasting: $183
- Antwerp by Night Private Walking Tour: $90
Tours and Activities in Managua
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Managua.
- Private lava tour-Masaya Volcano from Managua: $49
- Masaya Volcano Night Tour: $53
- Laguna de Apoyo Day pass plus Masaya Volcano Night Tour: $60
- Granada Isletas and City tour: $68
- PRIVATE Laguna de apoyo day pass + masaya volcano lava tour: $70
- PRIVATE Boat ride + Colonial city tour at Granada+Catarina lookout: $80
- PRIVATE Day trip Granada Isletas +Colonial City tour from Managua: $80
- Managua City Tour: $84
- PRIVATE Boat tour + Granada City +Masaya Volcano Night Tour : $85
- full tour Somoto Canyon Nicaragua: $86
- PRIVATE Boat tour+Granada City and Catarina lookout from Managua: $88
- Managua City Tour: $88
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Managua €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Antwerp Pub Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $17
- Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $62
- Antwerp Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $66
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Managua, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Managua much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe 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 Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp 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 Antwerp Expensive? and Is Managua Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Managua?
Managua has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Antwerp. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp 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 Antwerp or Managua?
Antwerp 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 Antwerp or Managua in the Summer?
Both Managua and Antwerp during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Antwerp because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Managua year-round.
In July, Antwerp is generally much colder than Managua. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 17°C (63°F), and Managua fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Antwerp. In the summer, Antwerp often gets more sunshine than Managua. Antwerp gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Managua receives 175 hours of full sun.
Managua gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Antwerp usually gets less rain in July than Managua. Antwerp gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Managua receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAntwerp 17°C (63°F)Managua 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Managua in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Antwerp and Managua. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Antwerp this time of year. Managua attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Antwerp is much colder than Managua in the autumn. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and Managua fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Managua during autumn. Antwerp gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Managua receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Managua receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Antwerp usually receives less rain than Managua. Antwerp gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Managua receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAntwerp 12°C (54°F)Managua 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Managua in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Antwerp as well as Managua. Many travelers come to Antwerp for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Managua throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Antwerp. In the winter, Antwerp is much colder than Managua. Typically, the winter temperatures in Antwerp in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Managua averages at about 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Managua. In the winter, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Managua. Antwerp gets 47 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Managua receives 244 hours of full sun.
Antwerp usually gets more rain in January than Managua. Antwerp gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Managua receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAntwerp 3°C (38°F)Managua 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Managua in the Spring?
Both Managua and Antwerp are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Antwerp in the spring for the activities around the city. Plenty of visitors come to Managua because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Antwerp is generally much colder than Managua. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 8°C (47°F), and Managua fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
It's quite sunny in Managua. Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Managua during spring. Antwerp gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Managua receives 242 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Antwerp usually receives more rain than Managua. Antwerp gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Managua receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAntwerp 8°C (47°F)Managua 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Managua and Antwerp
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
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