Which place is cheaper, Managua or Belfast?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belfast or Managua?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Belfast or Managua, 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: Belfast or Managua?
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. It has a population of about 270,000 and almost 500,000 in the metropolitan area. It's located on the mouth of the River Lagan and is set between many low hills that rise up around it.
One of the most famous, and tragic times in Belfast's history is referred to as "The Troubles." During this time, between 1969 and 1997, there were many bomb and gun attacks throughout the city. This left many areas as essentially no-go zones. Neighborhoods became completely lawless do to the lack of security and the damage is still visible today in some areas. In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement was signed and much of the politically motivated violence ended. The city actually received praise recently as the safest city in the UK based on crime rate. Tourism is growing and many visitors enjoy seeing this less popular travel destination. The city has a lot of character and will give you an interesting take on Irish and British history.
Belfast has a temperate climate and temperature and precipitation have little variation throughout the year. The climate is influenced by the warming effects of the Gulf Stream, making it warmer than many cities that are found at the same latitude. Rain is common with precipitation falling an average of 157 days a year. Snow is much less common, although it does happen about ten days a year. The warmest days during the summer may reach a temperature around 25 degrees Celsius and the coldest days have lows that drop just below freezing.
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 Budget Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Kingdom, The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelfast £133Managua £43
The average daily cost (per person) in Belfast is £133, while the average daily cost in Managua is £43. 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 Belfast and Managua in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelfast £68Managua £18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelfast £136Managua £36
Compare Hotels in Belfast and Managua
Looking for a hotel in Belfast 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: Belfast Hotel Prices and Managua Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belfast £14Managua £15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belfast
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belfast:
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Dublin Airport: $294
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Derrylin: $269
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bellanaleck: $269
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinawley: $264
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kesh: $264
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Lisnarick: $259
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ballycassidy: $257
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Irvinestown: $252
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Castlederg: $248
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ballinamallard: $248
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Newtownbutler: $236
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Strabane : $227
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Managua
Also for Managua, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport private transfer from Managua.: $25
- Managua Augusto Sandino Airport(MGA) to Managua- Arrival Transfer: $33
- Managua to Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) - Departure Transfer: $33
- San Jorge Rivas Transfer: $47
- PRIVATE San Juan Del Sur Transfer: $56
- Granada: Managua to Granada Airport private transfer: $64
- Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) to Managua-Round-Trip Transfer: $66
- Transfer from and To Poneloya or Las Peñitas Beach- Leon, Nicaragua: $68
- Private Transfer from Managua Augusto Airport to Corinto Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Managua City Hotels to Corinto Cruise Port: $71
- Rivas: Managua to Rivas Airport private transfer: $75
- Managua-Leon: Airport private transfer from to Managua /Leon: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Belfast or Managua?
Prices for flights to both Managua and Belfast 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 dayBelfast £51Managua £14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belfast
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belfast.
- Guided Craft Beer and Street Food Tour: $82
- Belfast Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belfast £18Managua £13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Belfast
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Belfast are as follows:
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Movie Tickets£8.00
Tours and Activities in Belfast
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belfast are as follows:
- Belfast A Music and StreetArt Experience. Small Gr Walking Tour : $25
- Belfast The Troubles cab tour Adventure 2hrs personal guide : $113
- Historical Private Tour in Belfast : $76
- (Small Group) Shore Tour from Giant's Causeway and Belfast Day Trip: $147
- 2 hour Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast: $70
- 2 hours Belfast Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour: $93
- 3 Hour extended Murals Tour: $102
- 4 Hours Private Guided Belfast City Tour: $254
- A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour : $28
- Antrim Coast Carrickfergus and Gobbins Cliff Experience: $439
- Award winners Express 2 hrs Black Taxi tours and Mural Taxi Tour: $159
- Belfast Famous Black taxi political mural peace wall tour 2 hour: $126
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 dayBelfast £7.86Managua £8.73
Sample the Local Flavors in Belfast
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Belfast:
- Pub Crawl and Bar Walking Tour with Two Drinks: $15
- Explore & Taste: Distillery Tour at Titanic Distillers: $32
- Belfast Giant's Causeway and Titanic Distillery Whiskey Tour: $69
- VIP Skip-the Line Titanic Museum and Distillery Tasting Tour: $119
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belfast and Managua, we can see that Belfast is more expensive. And not only is Managua much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belfast 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 Belfast would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belfast 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 Belfast Expensive? and Is Managua Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belfast or Managua?
Managua has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Belfast. When comparing the sizes of Belfast 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 Belfast or Managua?
Belfast 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 Belfast or Managua in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Belfast as well as Managua. Most visitors come to Belfast for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Managua throughout the year.
Belfast is much colder than Managua in the summer. The daily temperature in Belfast averages around 15°C (59°F) in July, and Managua fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In the summer, Belfast often gets less sunshine than Managua. Belfast gets 151 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Managua receives 175 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Managua. Belfast usually gets less rain in July than Managua. Belfast gets 70 mm (2.8 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 JulyBelfast 15°C (59°F)Managua 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Managua in the Autumn?
Both Managua and Belfast are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Belfast because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Plenty of visitors come to Managua because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Belfast is much colder than Managua. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belfast in October average around 9°C (48°F), and Managua averages at about 27°C (81°F).
Belfast usually receives less sunshine than Managua during autumn. Belfast gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Managua receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Managua. In October, Belfast usually receives less rain than Managua. Belfast gets 90 mm (3.5 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 OctoberBelfast 9°C (48°F)Managua 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Managua in the Winter?
Both Managua and Belfast during the winter are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Belfast this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Managua year-round.
It's quite cold in Belfast in the winter. In January, Belfast is generally much colder than Managua. Daily temperatures in Belfast average around 4°C (39°F), and Managua fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Managua, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Belfast often gets less sunshine than Managua. Belfast gets 50 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Managua receives 244 hours of full sun.
Belfast usually gets more rain in January than Managua. Belfast gets 80 mm (3.1 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 JanuaryBelfast 4°C (39°F)Managua 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Belfast or Managua in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belfast and Managua. Many travelers come to Belfast for the activities around the city. Managua attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Belfast is much colder than Managua in the spring. The daily temperature in Belfast averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Managua fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Managua this time of the year. Belfast usually receives less sunshine than Managua during spring. Belfast gets 150 hours of sunny skies, while Managua receives 242 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Belfast usually receives more rain than Managua. Belfast gets 50 mm (2 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 AprilBelfast 8°C (46°F)Managua 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Managua and Belfast
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
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