Which place is cheaper, Bordeaux or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Bordeaux?
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 Bordeaux can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Bordeaux?
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.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Bordeaux $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is $127. 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 Bordeaux in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Bordeaux $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Bordeaux $136
Compare Hotels in Manila and Bordeaux
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Bordeaux? 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 Bordeaux Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Bordeaux $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Full On 5-7 hours ATV Adventure Rivers-Mountains-Jungle with Transfers Manila: $280
- Active Taal Volcano experience 2024 (with transfers): $140
- Adventure Awaits: Spelunking at Cavinti Cave Complex w/ Transfers: $160
- Amazing Pagsanjan Falls with Authentic filipino lunch Plus Transfers frm manila*: $139
- Day Hike Mt. Batulao 811 meters with transfers from Manila** 2024: $130
- Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
- Half Day Historical Manila City tour and much more with transfers: $70
- Manila Airport (MNL): One-way Private Transfers: $57
- Manila Airport Transfer: $37
- Manila International Airport Private Transfer To & From City: $35
- Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport Private Transfer: $9.80
- Nagpatong Rock Day hike + Tungtong Falls(with transfers**) 2023: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Private Transfer from Bordeaux Airport to City of Bordeaux: $87
- Transfer Airport, Hotel, Station and others places: $97
- Private Transfer Bordeaux City to Bordeaux Airport BOD by Car: $97
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Business Car: $103
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Business Car: $103
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Van: $103
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108
- Departure Private Transfers : Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108
- Arrival Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Van: $115
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Luxury Car: $137
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Car: $137
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Premium Class: $147
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Bordeaux?
Prices for flights to both Bordeaux 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 $18Bordeaux $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manila
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Manila.
- Manila Night Market and food tour Experience: $58
- ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $64
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $65
- Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $65
- Makati Street Food Tour Experience: $69
- Food Tour at the World's Oldest Chinatown: $75
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience with Mari: $82
- Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $120
- Cultural Dinner and Show in Manila: $145
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $64
- Bordeaux - sweet food tour of the old city: $64
- NO DIET CLUB - Unique food tour in Bordeaux !: $64
- 2-Hour River Dinner Cruise: $74
- Sweet Specialties Tasting Bakeries Food Tour: $82
- Bordeaux : Afternoon Food Tour by a local guide: $85
- Bordeaux Organic Food Tour - French Apéro Style: $93
- Bordeaux : unforgettable Food Tour by a local guide: $96
- Private Bakery, Chocolate & Patisserie Food Tour: $96
- Bordeaux Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $103
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $107
- Pastry Cooking Class: $107
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Bordeaux $8.46
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- Guided Tour of the Historic San Sebastian Basilica (Manila): $6.42
- Historical Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $18
- Skip the Line: Hike Eat Swim at Mount Purro Nature Reserve Ticket: $22
- ⭐ Makati Bar Hopping Tour with Venus ⭐: $27
- Intramuros Historical Walk Tour: $27
- Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour: $33
- Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $35
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $37
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $43
- ⭐ Intramuros The Walled City Walking Tour ⭐: $46
- ⭐ Authentic Manila Chinatown Experience ⭐: $46
- Manila One-on-One Walking Tour with Mobile Photography: $50
Tours and Activities in Bordeaux
Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bordeaux : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- Free Walking City Tour: $2.15
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Bordeaux Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- The best of Find more than wine on this self-guided audio tour: $6.99
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- City Highlights & Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Tour: $7.00
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.00
- Centre of Explore 2,000 years of history on a self-guided audio tour: $8.99
- Bordeaux Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Guided Walking Tour: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Bordeaux $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Bordeaux
Also in Bordeaux, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting: $11
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $11
- Distillery Tour in Bordeaux with Spirits Tasting: $16
- Wine Tasting Cruise: $23
- Cité du Vin Direct Ticket and Wine Tasting: $24
- Bordeaux Pub Crawl: $25
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $27
- Wine Tour and Tasting: $29
- Unusual Wine Tasting Experience - Wood & Wine: $30
- Discover Bordeaux vineyard : special wine tasting with two cellar men brothers: $32
- Wine Country Vineyards Tour w/ Local Wine Tastings: $59
- Bordeaux Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip: $62
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Bordeaux, we can see that Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Bordeaux?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bordeaux. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Bordeaux, 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 Bordeaux?
Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Bordeaux. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Bordeaux because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Manila is generally a little warmer than Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 27°C (80°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Manila usually receives more rain than Bordeaux. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Bordeaux 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Manila or Bordeaux in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Manila as well as Bordeaux. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Bordeaux this time of year.
Manila is much warmer than Bordeaux in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Bordeaux fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Manila receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Manila usually gets more rain in October than Bordeaux. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Bordeaux 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Manila or Bordeaux in the Winter?
Both Bordeaux and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Bordeaux for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Manila is much warmer than Bordeaux. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manila in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Bordeaux averages at about 6°C (43°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bordeaux. In January, Manila usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Bordeaux 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Manila or Bordeaux in the Spring?
Both Bordeaux 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Bordeaux in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Manila is generally much warmer than Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 29°C (84°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in April than Bordeaux. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Bordeaux 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Bordeaux and Manila
| Manila | Bordeaux | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
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.