Which place is cheaper, Akureyri 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 Akureyri?
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 Akureyri can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Akureyri?
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.
Akureyri
Akureyri is the largest town in the northern region of Iceland, and is often considered the unofficial capital of the north. The town is a popular fishing port and is often used as a basecamp for visiting the more rural surrounding area. Akureyri is known for their great art scene, beautiful architecture, and stunning natural scenery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Iceland, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Iceland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $98Akureyri $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $98, while the average daily cost in Akureyri is $189. 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 Akureyri in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $50Akureyri $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $100Akureyri $204
Compare Hotels in Manila and Akureyri
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Akureyri? 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 Akureyri Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $13Akureyri $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Airport Transfer from Manila Airport: $96
- Amazing Pagsanjan Falls with Authentic filipino lunch Plus Transfers frm manila*: $150
- Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
- Full On 5-7 hours ATV Adventure Rivers-Mountains-Jungle with Transfers Manila: $280
- METRO MANILA AIRPORT TRANSFERS | VAN: $64
- Manila Airport Transfer: $38
- Manila Airports Quality Safe and Reliable Airport Transfer: $40
- Manila Int Airport (MNL) to Manila - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Manila Int Airport (MNL) to Manila - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Manila International Airport Private Transfer To & From City: $30
- Manila Private Airport Transfer: Comfortable & Affordable: $38
- Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Tour with Transfers: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Akureyri
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Akureyri:
- Transfer from Accommodation to Akureyri Airport: $29
- Akureyri Airport (AEY): Transfer to/from Akureyri City: $32
- Seamless Transfer from Akureyri Airport to Your Stay: $32
- Transfer to Akureyri Airport from your Stay: $32
- Whale Watching from Akureyri with Roundtrip Transfer: $117
- From Godafoss Waterfall Guided Trip with Transfers: $129
- Whale Watching Tour with Transfer from Port: $141
- Whale and Puffin Watching in Hauganes from Akureyri with Transfer: $164
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Akureyri?
Prices for flights to both Akureyri 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 $29Akureyri $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manila
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Manila.
- Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $60
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $60
- Ugbo Manila Street Food Tour with Tuktuk Ride: $60
- ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $62
- 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
- Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples: $80
- Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $105
- A taste of Manila's History & Filipino Culture with Buffet Dinner: $175
- Subic: Sunset Dinner Yacht Cruise from Manila & Clark: $212
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $18Akureyri $18
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Hike Eat Swim at Mount Purro Nature Reserve Ticket: $22
- A Night in Old Intramuros Walking Tour: $23
- Explore the Urban Art of Mural and Street Art Tour: $25
- Fort Santiago Guided Tour: $25
- Viva Old Intramuros Walking Tour: $27
- The Dessert Museum Entry Ticket: $27
- Historical Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $30
- Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour: $30
- Manila night cruise, night life, foodie tour and 3d theather: $32
- Intramuros Night Bamboo Bike Tour: $34
- Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $34
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $39
Tours and Activities in Akureyri
Here are a few actual costs in Akureyri for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Icelandic Aviation Museum Admission Ticket: $15
- War and Peace Museum - Tour: $24
- Godafoss Waterfall Short Day Tour from Akureyri: $69
- From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V): $77
- Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Classic Tour & Viewpoint: $81
- Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included: $85
- Whale Watching Tour from Akureyri City Central: $90
- Zipline Tour: $95
- Zipline Adventure Through Glerárgil River Canyon in Akureyri Town: $95
- Boat Tours from Siglufjörður: $100
- Húsavík: Family-Run Whale Watching Tour: $100
- 3-Hour Classic Whale Watching Tour by Ship: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.17Akureyri $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Akureyri, we can see that Akureyri 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 Akureyri 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 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 Akureyri would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Akureyri 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 Akureyri Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Akureyri?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 630 times larger than the population of Akureyri. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Akureyri, 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 Akureyri?
Akureyri 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 Akureyri in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Akureyri. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
In the summer, Manila is much warmer than Akureyri. Typically, the summer temperatures in Manila in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Akureyri averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Manila usually receives more rain than Akureyri. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Akureyri 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Manila or Akureyri in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Manila as well as Akureyri. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Akureyri can get quite cold in the autumn. In October, Manila is generally much warmer than Akureyri. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 26°C (79°F), and Akureyri fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
Manila receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Manila usually gets more rain in October than Akureyri. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Akureyri 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Manila or Akureyri in the Winter?
Both Akureyri and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
Akureyri can be very cold during winter. Manila is much warmer than Akureyri in the winter. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Akureyri fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In January, Manila usually receives less rain than Akureyri. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Akureyri -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Manila or Akureyri in the Spring?
Both Akureyri and Manila during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Akureyri can be very cold. In the spring, Manila is much warmer than Akureyri. Typically, the spring temperatures in Manila in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Akureyri averages at about 2°C (36°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in April than Akureyri. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Akureyri 2°C (36°F)
Typical Weather for Akureyri and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 19 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
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