Which place is cheaper, Vilnius 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 Vilnius?
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 Vilnius 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 Vilnius?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManama $190Vilnius $136
The average daily cost (per person) in Manama is $190, while the average daily cost in Vilnius is $136. 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 Vilnius in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManama $66Vilnius $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManama $132Vilnius $96
Compare Hotels in Manama and Vilnius
Looking for a hotel in Manama or Vilnius? 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 Vilnius Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manama $30Vilnius $8.44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vilnius
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vilnius:
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Train to Airport$0.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Trakai Tour with Audio Guide and Minibus Transfers: $35
- Private Vilnius Airport Departure Transfer: $41
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $70
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius: $100
- From Suburbs Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Hotel Transfer: $164
- Hot air balloon flight Vilnius, Trakai with Transfer & Shampagne: $199
- Premium Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Trakai (transfer included): $206
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $235
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $235
- Private Transfer: from Vilnius to Klaipeda via Trakai Castle: $276
Is it cheaper to fly into Manama or Vilnius?
Prices for flights to both Vilnius 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 $97Vilnius $74
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Dinner with a local family: $97
- Cooking Class in Vilnius: $112
- Zeppelin Cooking Class: $117
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manama $34Vilnius $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour$6.74
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.08
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Iron Wolf to Gate of Dawn Self Guided Tour of Vilnius: $8.99
- The Old Town of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Audio Tour of the South Part of the Vilnius Old Town: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $11
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $12
- Live guide tour via WhatsApp - Vilnius Ghetto: $12
- Skip the Line: Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum Ticket Vilnius, Lithuania: $13
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core and the South Part 2in1: $14
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManama $11Vilnius $7.08
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer$5.06
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $62
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Drink and Traditional Snacks: $77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manama and Vilnius, we can see that Manama is more expensive. And not only is Vilnius much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Manama is in Middle East and Vilnius 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 Vilnius would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vilnius 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 Vilnius.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Manama Expensive? and Is Vilnius Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manama or Vilnius?
Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Manama. When comparing the sizes of Manama and Vilnius, 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.