Which place is cheaper, Coimbra 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 Coimbra?
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 Coimbra can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Coimbra?
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.
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Manila Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $99Coimbra $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $99, while the average daily cost in Coimbra is $157. 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 Coimbra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $50Coimbra $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $100Coimbra $100
Compare Hotels in Manila and Coimbra
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Coimbra? 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 Coimbra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $13Coimbra $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Transfers from Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel to Airport: $50
- 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): $28
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $28
- Private One-way Transfer From Manila To Manila Airport: $23
- Private Departure Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Departure Airport Transfer in Manila Bay and Makati Area: $23
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Airport Transfer: Metro Manila → NAIA Airport (MNL): $30
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
- NAIA Airport Transfer to/from anywhere in Metro Manila: $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer in Coimbra City: $94
- Transfer Fátima To Lisboa: $141
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $159
- Transfer Viseu - Porto: $169
- Transfer from Lisboa to Coimbra with visit to Fátima Sanctuary, half day: $199
- Private transfer from/to Fátima - Porto, Braga or Guimarães: $211
- Private transfer from/to Fatima - Porto, Coimbra or Aveiro: $271
- Private Transfer Coimbra to Aveiro Costa Nova: $294
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Coimbra?
Prices for flights to both Coimbra 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 $29Coimbra $94
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: $51
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $51
- 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 Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Erotic Cabaret Show and Dinner: $64
- Bairrada Food Tour: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $18Coimbra $20
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 Night in Old Intramuros Walking Tour: $23
- Amazing Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Tour 2in1: $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
- Banaue-Hapao Rice Terraces (Car Rental W/ Manila Tourist Driver): $300
- Calatagan Beach Waterpark Island Hopping Adventure from Manila: $248
- Cavite Leisure And Farm Tour: $170
- Club Crawl and Party Experience at BGC: $71
- Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $85
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $39
Tours and Activities in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.52
- Tomar Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.66
- Leiria Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.66
- Coimbra’s Jewish Heritage An Audio Tour of the Medieval Town: $5.00
- Coimbra Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.29
- Highlights Walking Tour With a Certified Guide: $5.82
- TOP Coimbra : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.88
- Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour: $5.88
- Kings, Scholars and Rebels Self Guided Tour of Coimbra: $6.30
- Coimbra Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h25 and 25 Audio Comments: $6.94
- Coimbra’s Timeless Tracks: An Enchanting Train Tour: $8.73
- Pilgrims and Pioneers: A Self-Guided Tour Audio of Tomar: $9.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.21Coimbra $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Guided Wine Tasting with Regional Bites: $31
- Coimbra Food and Wine Tasting Private Guided Walk: $41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Coimbra, we can see that Coimbra 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 Coimbra 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 Coimbra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Coimbra 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 Coimbra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Coimbra?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Coimbra, 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 Coimbra?
Coimbra 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 Coimbra in the Summer?
Both Coimbra 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.
Manila is a little warmer than Coimbra in the summer. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Coimbra fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Coimbra. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Coimbra 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Manila or Coimbra in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Coimbra. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
In the autumn, Manila is a little warmer than Coimbra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Manila in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Coimbra averages at about 18°C (65°F).
Coimbra receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Coimbra. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Coimbra 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Manila or Coimbra in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as Coimbra. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Manila is generally much warmer than Coimbra. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 24°C (76°F), and Coimbra fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite rainy in Coimbra. Manila usually gets less rain in January than Coimbra. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Coimbra 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Manila or Coimbra in the Spring?
Both Coimbra and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
Manila is much warmer than Coimbra in the spring. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Coimbra fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Coimbra. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Coimbra 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Coimbra and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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