Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Managua?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Managua or Toronto?
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 Managua and Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Managua or Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManagua $55Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Managua is $55, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Managua and Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManagua $23Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManagua $46Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Managua and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Managua or Toronto? 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: Managua Hotel Prices and Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Managua $20Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Managua
Also for Managua, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer From Managua International Airport: $90
- San Jorge Rivas Transfer: $47
- Rivas: Managua to Rivas Airport private transfer: $75
- Private Transfer in Nicaragua: $110
- Private Transfer from Managua City Hotels to Corinto Cruise Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Managua Augusto Airport to Corinto Port: $71
- Popoyo Beach Transfer: $90
- PRIVATE San Juan Del Sur Transfer: $56
- Airport private transfer from Managua.: $25
- Managua-San juan del sur: Airport private transfer: $125
- Managua-Leon: Airport private transfer from to Managua /Leon: $85
- Managua to Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) - Departure Transfer: $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Round trip transfer in private vehicle from-to Pearson Airport in Niagara Falls (Ontario): $280
- Round-Trip Transfer Between Billy Bishop Toronto (YTZ) Airport and Niagara Falls: $268
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $263
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara: $238
- Private Arrival Transfer-Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls: $231
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Toronto: $223
- Private Transfer to and from Kitchener Waterloo Region - Toronto Pearson Airport: $222
- Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Downtown Black Car Service: $219
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo : $215
- Low Cost:-Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Pearson Airport: $213
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Pearson Airport : $208
Is it cheaper to fly into Managua or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto and Managua 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 dayManagua $17Toronto $66
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- E-Scooter Food Tour Toronto: $45
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Managua $16Toronto $31
Tours and Activities in Managua
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Managua.
- 3 full days PRIVATE tour at Granada, Masaya and Leon area from Managua: $210
- Amazing Masaya Volcano at Night "Private Tour" : $88
- Between Volcanoes Tours; Granada-Masaya.: $155
- Granada Isletas and City tour: $68
- Laguna de Apoyo Day pass plus Masaya Volcano Night Tour: $60
- Managua City Tour: $84
- Managua City Tour: $88
- Managua Love Stories: A Romantic Tour: $191
- Managua’s Historic Gems: A Cultural Walking Tour: $323
- Managua’s Historic Gems: A Cultural Walking Tour: $164
- Masaya Volcano Night Tour: $53
- Masaya volcano Night Tour: $110
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Private Photoshoot Experience in Toronto: $74
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $186
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $25
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $200
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour: $48
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour with Optional Boat: $39
- 3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: $259
- 6 Hours Day Tour in Toronto to Niagara Falls: $109
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $111
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $34
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $139
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManagua $11Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Finest Whisky Exploration Game in Toronto Distillery District: $8.20
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour: $21
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour in Toronto: $36
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Managua and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Managua much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Managua is in Central America and Toronto is in North 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Managua Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Managua or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Managua. When comparing the sizes of Managua and Toronto, 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 Managua or Toronto?
Toronto 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 Managua or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Managua and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Managua year-round.
Managua is a little warmer than Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Managua averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. Managua usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during summer. Managua gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
Managua gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Managua usually receives more rain than Toronto. Managua gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManagua 27°C (81°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Managua or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Managua as well as Toronto. Managua attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Managua is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Managua in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Managua often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Managua gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Managua receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Managua usually gets more rain in October than Toronto. Managua gets 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManagua 27°C (81°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Managua or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Managua are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Managua throughout the year.
The weather in Toronto can be very cold. In January, Managua is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Managua average around 26°C (79°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Managua. Managua usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Managua gets 244 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Managua usually receives less rain than Toronto. Managua gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManagua 26°C (79°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Managua or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Managua during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Managua because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Managua is much warmer than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Managua averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Managua. In the spring, Managua often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Managua gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Managua usually gets less rain in April than Toronto. Managua gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManagua 29°C (84°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Managua
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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