Which place is cheaper, Bergen 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 Bergen?
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 Bergen can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Bergen?
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.
Bergen
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway, and a major tourist destination due to its proximity and easy access to the fjords in West Norway. The nature that surrounds the city is stunning, and you can easily hop into the nearby countryside for some incredible hikes and outdoor adventures. The city itself is well known for its music and art scenes, making it a cultural haven in the country. There are many reasons to visit Bergen, not the least of which is the people that live there. Bergen is the most hilly city within Norway. It is surrounded by the Seven Mountains, which restrict development and keep the city contained. Situated in the far west of Norway, Bergen can be reached by a very scenic seven hour train ride from Oslo.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best 10-Day Tours in Norway, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Norway.
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Manila Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $98Bergen $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $98, while the average daily cost in Bergen is $155. 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 Bergen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $50Bergen $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $100Bergen $160
Compare Hotels in Manila and Bergen
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Bergen? 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 Bergen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $13Bergen $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- MNL Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $13
- Private One-way Transfer From Manila To Manila Airport: $23
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Manila Cruise Port to Manila Airport (MNL): $28
- Private Airport Transfer: Metro Manila → NAIA Airport (MNL): $30
- Manila International Airport Private Transfer To & From City: $30
- Manila Airport Transfer: $38
- Manila Private Airport Transfer: Comfortable & Affordable: $38
- Manila Airports Quality Safe and Reliable Airport Transfer: $40
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Departure Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Quality Safe and Reliable Manila Airport Transfers: $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bergen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bergen:
- Bergen Airport BGO Private Transfer to Starefossen Bergen Hotels: $85
- Private Transfer From Bergen Hotel to Bergen Airport: $90
- Private Transfer From Bergen Airport to City Centre: $103
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bergen Cruise Port to Bergen City by Sedan: $112
- Departure Private Transfer from Bergen City to Bergen Cruise Port by Sedan: $112
- Private One-Way Bergen Airport and City Transfers: $113
- Private Transfer to/from Bergen Airport and City: $114
- Private Airport Transfer From Bergen Airport or Hotels in Bergen: $128
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bergen Airport BGO to Bergen by Car: $144
- Departure Private Transfer from Bergen City to Bergen Airport BGO by Minivan: $149
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bergen Airport BGO to Bergen by luxury minivan: $164
- TRANSFER, LUXURY CAR 1-3 PAX: Bergen city transfer: $168
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Bergen?
Prices for flights to both Bergen 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 $29Bergen $63
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bergen
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bergen.
- Bergen Food Tour: $184
- A Taste of Bergen Food Tour with Floibanen Funicular: $232
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $18Bergen $19
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 Bergen
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bergen are as follows:
- Wolves, Vikings, Cod and Cannonballs Self Guided Tour of Bergen: $8.99
- Pocket Bergen A Self-guided Tour to the Unesco Site of Bryggen: $8.99
- Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Walking Tour of Central Bergen: $11
- Bergen Troll Museum Entry Ticket: $28
- Heart of Bergen Walking Tour: $30
- City Walking Tour - Bergen On Foot: $32
- Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present: $34
- Group City Tour- Walking: $36
- Bergen Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $45
- The influence of Bergen in Norway's development, city tour: $45
- City Sightseeing Bergen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.17Bergen $8.12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Bergen, we can see that Bergen 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 Bergen 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 Bergen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bergen 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 Bergen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Bergen?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Bergen. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Bergen, 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 Bergen?
Bergen 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 Bergen in the Summer?
Both Bergen and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Bergen because of the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.
Manila is much warmer than Bergen in the summer. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Bergen fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bergen. It's quite rainy in Manila. In July, Manila usually receives more rain than Bergen. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Bergen receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Bergen 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Manila or Bergen in the Autumn?
Both Bergen and Manila during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere are the main draw to Bergen this time of year.
In the autumn, Manila is much warmer than Bergen. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Manila in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Bergen averages at about 9°C (48°F).
Bergen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets less rain in October than Bergen. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Bergen receives 271 mm (10.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Bergen 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Manila or Bergen in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Bergen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Also, many travelers come to Bergen for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Bergen. In January, Manila is generally much warmer than Bergen. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 24°C (76°F), and Bergen fluctuates around 2°C (35°F).
Bergen receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Manila usually receives less rain than Bergen. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Bergen receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Bergen 2°C (35°F)
Should I visit Manila or Bergen in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Manila as well as Bergen. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Bergen in the spring for the small town charm.
Manila is much warmer than Bergen in the spring. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Bergen fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
It's quite rainy in Bergen. Manila usually gets less rain in April than Bergen. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Bergen receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Bergen 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Bergen 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 (35°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 283 mm (11.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 271 mm (10.7 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 259 mm (10.2 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 235 mm (9.3 in) |
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