Which place is cheaper, Manila or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cairo or Manila?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Manila 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: Cairo or Manila?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
Manila
A sprawling metropolis that is home to more than 12 million people, Manila is one huge, misunderstood concrete jungle, full of diverse cultures, traffic, pollution, restaurants, shopping malls, noise and nightlife. If you're looking to soak in culture and feel the vibe of a place rather than seeking a city that specifically caters to tourists, Manila is the place to be. Capital of the Philippines, Manila is also the center for education, business, and transportation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCairo $17Manila $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Manila is $93. 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 Cairo and Manila in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $9.27Manila $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $19Manila $108
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Manila
Looking for a hotel in Cairo or Manila? 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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Manila Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $2.96Manila $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Airport Transfer Service With Meeting And Greeting: $5.00
- Private Departure Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotels to Cairo Airport: $5.00
- Private Nile Felucca With Transfers And Drinks : $6.00
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to the hotel in Cairo or Giza: $9.00
- Private Transfer to Cairo and Giza from Cairo Airport: $9.00
- Private Arrival or Departure Cairo Airport Transfer: $9.50
- Private Pickup transfer from Golden Hotel to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Novotel Cairo El Borg: $9.60
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to Cairo Pyramids Hotel: $9.60
- Private Pickup transfer from Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski to Cairo airport: $9.60
- Private transfer from Sonesta Hotel, Tower& Casino Cairo to Cairo airport: $9.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Full On 5-7 hours ATV Adventure Rivers-Mountains-Jungle with Transfers Manila: $280
- Active Taal Volcano experience 2024 (with transfers): $140
- Adventure Awaits: Spelunking at Cavinti Cave Complex w/ Transfers: $160
- Amazing Pagsanjan Falls with Authentic filipino lunch Plus Transfers frm manila*: $139
- Day Hike Mt. Batulao 811 meters with transfers from Manila** 2024: $130
- Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
- Half Day Historical Manila City tour and much more with transfers: $70
- Manila Airport (MNL): One-way Private Transfers: $57
- Manila Airport Transfer: $37
- Manila International Airport Private Transfer To & From City: $35
- Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport Private Transfer: $9.80
- Nagpatong Rock Day hike + Tungtong Falls(with transfers**) 2023: $130
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Manila?
Prices for flights to both Manila and Cairo 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 dayCairo $4.70Manila $18
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Cairo Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Giza Dinner Cruise With Belly Dancer Show: $10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise, Belly Dancer Show With Pickup Service: $11
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $13
- Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer: $16
- 2-Hour Nile River Night Dinner Cruise from Cairo: $16
- Super Safari Quad Bike Jeep Safari Buggy and Dinner in Hurghada: $18
- Private Expert tour Giza Pyramids ,Sphinx ,Nile Dinner Cruise & Belly Dancer: $19
- food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel: $19
- Dinner Cruise Cairo With Belly Dancer Show in The Nile River: $20
- Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride, ATV, shopping Tour and Dinner cruise: $20
- Giza pyramids and Nile dinner cruise private tour from Cairo Giza hotels: $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manila
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Manila.
- Manila Night Market and food tour Experience: $58
- ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $64
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $65
- Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $65
- Makati Street Food Tour Experience: $69
- Food Tour at the World's Oldest Chinatown: $75
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience with Mari: $82
- Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $120
- Cultural Dinner and Show in Manila: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $5.69Manila $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.84
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$6.43
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dahshur Pyramids Entry Tickets: $4.28
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket : $4.56
- The Baron Empain Palace Entry Ticket: $4.60
- New Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with optional the pyramids tour..: $5.00
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Papyrus and Perfumes in Ancient Egypt: $5.00
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan Entry Ticket: $5.07
- Wonder Tour To Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids and Great Sphinx : $5.56
- Cairo Museum of Islamic Arts Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Baron Palace Skip the line Access Entry Tickets: $7.00
- El Sultan Hassan Mosque Entry Ticket: $7.00
- Museum of Islamic Art Entry Ticket : $7.23
- Cairo Half day tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: $8.00
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- Guided Tour of the Historic San Sebastian Basilica (Manila): $6.42
- Historical Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $18
- Skip the Line: Hike Eat Swim at Mount Purro Nature Reserve Ticket: $22
- ⭐ Makati Bar Hopping Tour with Venus ⭐: $27
- Intramuros Historical Walk Tour: $27
- Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour: $33
- Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $35
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $37
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $43
- ⭐ Intramuros The Walled City Walking Tour ⭐: $46
- ⭐ Authentic Manila Chinatown Experience ⭐: $46
- Manila One-on-One Walking Tour with Mobile Photography: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.16Manila $9.88
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Manila, we can see that Manila is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa and Manila 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 Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Manila would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manila than you might in Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Manila Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Manila?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 35% larger than the population of Cairo. When comparing the sizes of Cairo and Manila, 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 Cairo or Manila?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Cairo or Manila in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Manila. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Manila receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Manila. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Manila receives 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In July, Cairo is generally around the same temperature as Manila. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 28°C (82°F), and Manila fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Manila 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Manila in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Manila. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Manila. Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Manila. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Manila receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Cairo is cooler than Manila in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Manila fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Manila 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Manila in the Winter?
Both Manila and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Manila. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Manila receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Cairo is much colder than Manila. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cairo in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Manila averages at about 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Manila 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Manila in the Spring?
Both Manila and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Manila. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Manila receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Cairo is generally cooler than Manila. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 21°C (70°F), and Manila fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Manila 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Manila and Cairo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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