Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Manila?
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 Manila or Adelaide?
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 Manila and Adelaide can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Adelaide?
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.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia.
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Manila Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $106Adelaide $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $106, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $133. 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 Manila and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Adelaide $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Adelaide $130
Compare Hotels in Manila and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Adelaide? 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: Manila Hotel Prices and Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Adelaide $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Manila HTL-APT (MNL): $30
- Transfers from Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel to Airport: $50
- Tagaytay-Pagsanjan Falls combo tour with transfers** updated 2024: $180
- Safe and secure Airport Transfer Best in Manila: $216
- Quality Safe and Reliable Manila Airport Transfers: $49
- Private Transfer from Manila Cruise Port to Manila Airport (MNL): $29
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $29
- Private One-way Transfer From Manila To Manila Airport: $24
- Private Departure Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Arrival Transfer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila: $98
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- MNL Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ADL Airport to City Centre | Port Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide City & Port: $39
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Adelaide Airport: $54
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Port to Adelaide Airport (ADL): $60
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide Port: $60
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Cruise Port to Adelaide city: $60
- Private Transfer from Adelaide city to Adelaide Cruise Port: $60
- Adelaide Airport(ADL)to Adelaide city - Arrival Private Transfer: $66
- Airport Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $67
- Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Business Car: $67
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $67
- Arrival Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Manila 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 dayManila $31Adelaide $54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manila
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Manila.
- Ugbo Manila Street Food Tour with Tuktuk Ride: $60
- ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $62
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $65
- Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $65
- 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
- Authentic Manila Chinatown Food Tour Exploration : $75
- Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples: $80
- Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $120
- Day Tour in Manilas History and Savor a Cultural Dinner: $175
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $30
- A Taste of Adelaide Central Markets Food Tour: $36
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $65
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $124
- Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch: $131
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $201
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Adelaide $14
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- (Excursion) Day tour in Manila: $258
- A Day in Paradise at Villa Escudero Coconut Plantation Adventure: $150
- A Night in Old Intramuros Walking Tour: $23
- Active Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour (2in1): $135
- Amazing Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Tour 2in1: $125
- Amazing Taal Volcano Tour (Boat Included): $125
- Antipolo Day Tour with Cloud 9 and Pinto Art Museum: $80
- BAGUIO CITY DAY TOUR (FROM MANILA): $357
- BANAUE:BATAD Rice Terraces with Sagada 4D3N PRIVATE TOUR: $7,130
- Bataan Death March Memorial Historical Tour : $208
- Club Crawl and Party Experience at BGC: $71
- Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour : $85
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Oz Wicked Glitch in Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
- Adelaide Historic Downtown Self Guided App Guided Walking Tour: $9.75
- Adelaide's Queer History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Explore Amazing Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Hosted Wine Discovery Journey Tour: $17
- Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine: $17
- Australian Wine Discovery Tour Ticket: $17
- River Torrens Popeye Sightseeing Cruise: $18
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: $19
- Just Bliss Wine and Chocolate Experience in Barossa: $20
- Adelaide's True Crime Tour: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.90Adelaide $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $30
- Experience SA Private Barossa Wine Tour- Pickup is in the Barossa: $34
- Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $59
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $60
- Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting: $89
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $91
- Epic Barossa Wine, Brewery, Chocolate, Lunch & Wildlife: $100
- Picnic and Wine Tasting Experience in the Barossa Valley: $104
- Adelaide Food Odyssey: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch: $105
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $114
- Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Manila much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Manila is in Asia and Adelaide is in Pacific, 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide 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 Manila Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Adelaide?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Adelaide, 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 Manila or Adelaide?
Adelaide 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 Manila or Adelaide in the Summer?
Both Adelaide and Manila during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Adelaide in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Manila is a little warmer than Adelaide. Typically, the summer temperatures in Manila in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Adelaide averages at about 22°C (72°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Adelaidein January. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryManila 27°C (80°F)Adelaide 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Manila or Adelaide in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Adelaide. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Adelaide for the hiking trails and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Manila is generally a little warmer than Adelaidein April. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 26°C (79°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Adelaidein April. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilManila 26°C (79°F)Adelaide 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Manila or Adelaide in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as Adelaide. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Manila is much warmer than Adelaide in the winter. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Adelaide fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Adelaidein July. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyManila 24°C (76°F)Adelaide 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Manila or Adelaide in the Spring?
Both Adelaide and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year. Also, the beaches are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year.
In the spring, Manila is much warmer than Adelaide. Typically, the spring temperatures in Manila in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Adelaide averages at about 16°C (61°F)in October.
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Adelaidein October. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberManila 29°C (84°F)Adelaide 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Adelaide and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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