Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Managua?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Managua or Vancouver?
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 Vancouver can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Managua or Vancouver?
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.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city in Western Canada. It is also the largest city in British Columbia, and is dramatically positioned between the coast and mountains. It's a very international city, with a high level of energy and countless activites that you can enjoy while you're in town. In addition to offering all of the activities and entertainment of a modern city, it is also in jumping off distance to any number of outdoor activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManagua $55Vancouver $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Managua is $55, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $142. 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 Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManagua $23Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManagua $46Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Managua and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Managua or Vancouver? 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 Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Managua $20Vancouver $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Managua
Also for Managua, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Managua-San juan del sur: Airport private transfer: $125
- Private Transfer in Nicaragua: $110
- Transfer From Managua International Airport: $90
- Popoyo Beach Transfer: $90
- Managua-Leon: Airport private transfer from to Managua /Leon: $85
- Rivas: Managua to Rivas Airport private transfer: $75
- Private Transfer from Managua Augusto Airport to Corinto Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Managua City Hotels to Corinto Cruise Port: $71
- Transfer from and To Poneloya or Las Peñitas Beach- Leon, Nicaragua: $68
- Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) to Managua-Round-Trip Transfer: $66
- Granada: Managua to Granada Airport private transfer: $64
- PRIVATE San Juan Del Sur Transfer: $56
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.40
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.78
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Vancouver Airport (YVR) Transfer to Whistler: $611
- Private Transfer from Whistler to Vancouver Airport YVR: $602
- Private Transfer from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler: $571
- Private Transfer from YVR Airport To Whistler: $511
- Vancouver Airport(YVR): Transfer to Canada Place Cruise Port: $428
- Canada Place Cruise Port: Transfer to Vancouver hotels: $428
- Maximize Your Cruise Adventure: Vancouver Tour & Transfer: $292
- Vancouver Cruise Transfers/ Pre & Post Cruise City Sightseeing Tour Private: $282
- Private Transfer, Langley, BC to Vancouver International Airport-VIP Sedan: $280
- Vancouver Cruise Transfers/ City Sightseeing Tour Private: $277
- Private Transfer from Vancouver (YVR) Airport to Vancouver City: $271
- Vancouver, BC: Scenic Seaplane Transfer to Seattle, WA: $258
Is it cheaper to fly into Managua or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver 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 $17Vancouver $31
Typical Food Prices in Vancouver
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:
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All You Can Eat Sushi Lunch$8.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vancouver Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $78
- A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market: $84
- The Gastown Experience Walking Food Tour: $94
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $100
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $100
- North Vancouver Shipyards Food Tour: $100
- Vancouver Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $100
- Vancouver Authentic Chinese Food Tour: $134
- VIP Granville Island Market Vancouver - Walking Food Tour: $138
- Authentic Asian Eats Walking Food Tour: $142
- 3-Hour Bowen Island Boat Cruise with Dinner: $153
- Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Managua $16Vancouver $36
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
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Guided Bike /E-bike Tour in Whistler From Vancouver: $220
- Private Vancouver Squamish EUC E-Scooter Bike Tour: $59
- Sunshine Coast Escape (Around Vancouver) Small Group Tour: $145
- Whistler Discovery and Waterfalls Small Group Tour: : $197
- $99 Vancouver 2 Hours City Tour Private: $102
- $99 Vancouver 2 Hours City Tour Private: $100
- 2 Days Leavenworth Christmastown Tour from Vancouver (Chn&Eng): $192
- 2-in-1 Vancouver city Tour: $234
- 3 Days Leavenworth & Portland X'mas Tour from Vancouver (Chn&Eng): $289
- 3-Day Vancouver City Tour Package With Whistler & Victoria: $2,413
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $456
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $583
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManagua $11Vancouver $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl ROUTE B: $18
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $22
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl: $26
- 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local: $89
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $89
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour with a light Lunch from Vancouver: $134
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $134
- Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley): $134
- From Half-Day Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $138
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $139
- Taste of the Valley Wine Tour: $148
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Managua and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vancouver 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 Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Managua or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 89% larger than the population of Managua. When comparing the sizes of Managua and Vancouver, 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 Vancouver?
Vancouver 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 Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Managua are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Managua throughout the year.
Managua is much warmer than Vancouver in the summer. The daily temperature in Managua averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Vancouver. Managua usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during summer. Managua gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Managua. In July, Managua usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Managua gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManagua 27°C (81°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Managua or Vancouver in the Autumn?
Both Vancouver and Managua during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Managua because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Managua is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Managua in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Vancouver averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Managua often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Managua gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun.
Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Managua. Managua usually gets more rain in October than Vancouver. Managua gets 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManagua 27°C (81°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Managua or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Managua and Vancouver. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Managua year-round.
It's quite cold in Vancouver in the winter. In January, Managua is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Managua average around 26°C (79°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
In Managua, it's very sunny this time of the year. Managua usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during winter. Managua gets 244 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun in the winter.
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Managua usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Managua gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManagua 26°C (79°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Managua or Vancouver in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Managua as well as Vancouver. Managua attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Managua is much warmer than Vancouver in the spring. The daily temperature in Managua averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Managua this time of the year. In the spring, Managua often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Managua gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Managua usually gets less rain in April than Vancouver. Managua gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManagua 29°C (84°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver 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 (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 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.