Which place is cheaper, Manila or Kaunas?
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 Kaunas or Manila?
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 Kaunas and Manila. 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: Kaunas or Manila?
Kaunas
Kaunas is the second biggest city in Lithuania, located at the country's center. It is a city of medieval history as well as modern entertainment with castle ruins, churches, and cathedrals, as well as galleries, museums, theatres, and outdoor recreation.
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 Tours for Seniors to Lithuania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKaunas €117Manila €86
The average daily cost (per person) in Kaunas is €117, while the average daily cost in Manila is €86. 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 Kaunas and Manila in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKaunas €42Manila €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKaunas €84Manila €88
Compare Hotels in Kaunas and Manila
Looking for a hotel in Kaunas 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: Kaunas Hotel Prices and Manila Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kaunas €15Manila €12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kaunas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kaunas:
- CO2-Offset Private Transfer from Kaunas to Kaunas Airport KUN: $61
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Kaunas City to Kaunas Airport KUN: $69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- MNL Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $13
- Private Departure Airport Transfer in Manila Bay and Makati Area: $23
- Private One-way Transfer From Manila To Manila Airport: $23
- Manila Int Airport (MNL) to Manila - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Private Transfer from Manila Cruise Port to Manila Airport (MNL): $28
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $28
- Private Airport Transfer: Metro Manila → NAIA Airport (MNL): $30
- Manila International Airport Private Transfer To & From City: $30
- NAIA Airport Transfer to/from anywhere in Metro Manila: $31
- Manila Airport Transfer: $38
- Manila Private Airport Transfer: Comfortable & Affordable: $38
- Manila Airports Quality Safe and Reliable Airport Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Kaunas or Manila?
Prices for flights to both Manila and Kaunas 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 dayKaunas €58Manila €25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manila
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Manila.
- Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $51
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $51
- Ugbo Manila Street Food Tour with Tuktuk Ride: $60
- ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $62
- Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings: $65
- Street Food tour & Local Jeepney, Tuktuk Ride: $66
- Binondo Chinatown Food Tour with Free Food Samples: $70
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour with Local Guide: $71
- Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples: $80
- Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $105
- A taste of Manila's History & Filipino Culture with Buffet Dinner: $175
- Subic: Sunset Dinner Yacht Cruise from Manila & Clark: $212
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kaunas €18Manila €16
Tours and Activities in Kaunas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kaunas are as follows:
- Best of A Modernism and Medieval History Self Guided tour: $15
- Self-Guided Secrets of Kaunas Exploration Game Tour: $23
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $54
- Kaunas Old Town tour + IX Fort Museum (BONUS): $59
- 1 day Self-Guided Bike Tour with Train Tickets: $69
- Recreational Tour in Kaunas - The City of Freedom: $69
- Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Kaunas: $82
- Tours in Kaunas Old Town: $100
- Kaunas : Sightseeing Walking Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $117
- Kaunas, Lithuania 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour: $176
- Private Kaunas Tour Rumsiskes Museum and Pazaislis Monastery: $259
- Tour from Kaunas to Riga via The Hill of Crosses, Rundale, Bauska: $259
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Hike Eat Swim at Mount Purro Nature Reserve Ticket: $22
- A Night in Old Intramuros Walking Tour: $23
- Explore the Urban Art of Mural and Street Art Tour: $25
- Fort Santiago Guided Tour: $25
- The Dessert Museum Entry Ticket: $27
- Viva Old Intramuros Walking Tour: $27
- Historical Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $30
- Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour: $30
- Manila night cruise, night life, foodie tour and 3d theather: $32
- Intramuros Night Bamboo Bike Tour: $34
- Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $34
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKaunas €15Manila €8.02
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kaunas and Manila, we can see that Kaunas is more expensive. And not only is Manila much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kaunas is in Europe 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 Manila would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Manila 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 Kaunas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kaunas than you might in Manila.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kaunas Expensive? and Is Manila Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kaunas or Manila?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Kaunas. When comparing the sizes of Kaunas 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 Kaunas or Manila?
Kaunas has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Manila experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kaunas or Manila in the Summer?
Both Manila and Kaunas are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Kaunas for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Kaunas is much colder than Manila in the summer. The daily temperature in Kaunas averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Manila fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. In July, Kaunas usually receives less rain than Manila. Kaunas gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Manila receives 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKaunas 18°C (64°F)Manila 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Kaunas or Manila in the Autumn?
Both Manila and Kaunas during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Kaunas in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
In the autumn, Kaunas is much colder than Manila. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kaunas in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Manila averages at about 26°C (79°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Kaunas usually gets less rain in October than Manila. Kaunas gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Manila receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKaunas 8°C (46°F)Manila 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Kaunas or Manila in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Kaunas and Manila. Most visitors come to Kaunas for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kaunas can be very cold during winter. In January, Kaunas is generally much colder than Manila. Daily temperatures in Kaunas average around -5°C (23°F), and Manila fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
In January, Kaunas usually receives more rain than Manila. Kaunas gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Manila receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKaunas -5°C (23°F)Manila 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Kaunas or Manila in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Kaunas as well as Manila. The spring months attract visitors to Kaunas because of the activities around the city. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
Kaunas is much colder than Manila in the spring. The daily temperature in Kaunas averages around 7°C (44°F) in April, and Manila fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
Kaunas usually gets more rain in April than Manila. Kaunas gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Manila receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKaunas 7°C (44°F)Manila 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Manila and Kaunas
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (25°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (44°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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.