Which place is cheaper, Tallinn or Manama?
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 Manama or Tallinn?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Manama and Tallinn 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: Manama or Tallinn?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManama $190Tallinn $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Manama is $190, while the average daily cost in Tallinn is $141. 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 Manama and Tallinn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManama $66Tallinn $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManama $132Tallinn $110
Compare Hotels in Manama and Tallinn
Looking for a hotel in Manama or Tallinn? 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: Manama Hotel Prices and Tallinn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manama $30Tallinn $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two$1.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $34
- Transfer service in Tallinn: $35
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port: $40
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $46
- Private Airport Transfer: $47
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $47
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $65
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $70
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $88
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer from Tallinn City / Tallinn Airport: $102
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $129
Is it cheaper to fly into Manama or Tallinn?
Prices for flights to both Tallinn and Manama 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 dayManama $97Tallinn $72
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$8.94
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Dessert$1.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $81
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $93
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $140
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manama $34Tallinn $6.55
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Audio Self Tour Guide with 10 Sightseeing Points: $1.16
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $7.02
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.20
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.37
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
- Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $17
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $18
- Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $18
- PoCo Pop Art Museum Ticket: $21
- Tallinn TV Tower Ticket: $22
- Christmas walking tour Tallinn Christmas market: $23
- PROTO Invention Factory Entry Ticket: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManama $11Tallinn $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $19
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $21
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drink, Local Guide: $46
- Old Town Walking Tour, Pub Crawl and Accommodation in Tallinn: $117
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $133
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manama and Tallinn, we can see that Manama is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Manama is in Middle East and Tallinn is in Europe, 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 Tallinn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tallinn 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 Manama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manama than you might in Tallinn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Manama Expensive? and Is Tallinn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manama or Tallinn?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Manama. When comparing the sizes of Manama and Tallinn, 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.
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.