Which place is cheaper, Dublin or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Dublin?
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 Dublin can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Dublin?
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.
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best Walking Tours in Ireland, and The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Dublin $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Dublin is $154. 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 Dublin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Dublin $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Dublin $146
Compare Hotels in Manila and Dublin
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Dublin? 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 Dublin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Dublin $21
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- One-Way Bus Transfer from/to Dublin Airport: $10
- Belfast | Coach transfer from / to Dublin: $13
- Airport Transfer and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $37
- Private Transfer from Dun Laoghaire Port to Dublin Airport (DUB): $46
- Private Transfer from Dublin city to Dun Laoghaire Cruise Port: $46
- Private Transfer from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Dun Laoghaire Port: $46
- Private Dublin Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $61
- From Dublin Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Dublin: $74
- 4 to 8 People Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to City Centre: $76
- Private Sedan (4 seats) Transfer from Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center: $95
- Private Sedan(4 seats) Transfer from Dublin City Center to Dublin Airport: $95
- Private Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Business Car: $103
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Dublin?
Prices for flights to both Dublin 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 $18Dublin $53
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
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub$4.23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Discover the Flavors of Dublin on a Guided Street Food Tour: $30
- Dublin 3-Course Dinner and Live Shows at The Irish House Party: $31
- No Diet Club - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $59
- Dublin Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $60
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $62
- Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner: $72
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $81
- Delicious Dublin Food Tour: $82
- Dublin Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $87
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $96
- Bread, Beer & Bia: Irish Cooking Class & Dinner in Dublin: $99
- Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class & Dinner in Central Dublin: $106
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Dublin $27
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour$28
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Guinness Brewery for Two$29
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St Pauls Cathedral$4.82
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Dublin Writer's Museum$6.75
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Self Guided Tours Dublin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.26
- Dublin Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.37
- Retracing Viking Origins on a Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.63
- Dublin city tour: audio guide in your smartphone: $5.38
- Dublin city tour: audio guide for smartphone in French: $5.38
- Self Guided City Audio Tour in Dublin: $5.46
- Temple Bar Self-Guided Must-See Highlights Tour: $6.35
- City Highlights Self-guided Walking Tour: $6.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.46
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Dublin $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Brewery Tour: $11
- Generation Pub Crawl: $15
- Dublin Epic Pub Crawl: Experience Dublin's pubs and nightlife: $15
- "Dublin Delight Pub Expedition" Pub Crawl: $16
- The Dublin Liberties Distillery: Tour with Whiskey Tasting: $18
- The Dublin Liberties Distillery - Guided Tour and Whiskey Tasting: $19
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $22
- Exclusive Brewery Tour and Tasting at Kildare Brewing Co, Sallins: $22
- Skip the Line: Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tasting in Dublin Ticket: $22
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $22
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $24
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Dublin, we can see that Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin 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 Dublin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Dublin?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Dublin. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Dublin, 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 Dublin?
Dublin 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 Dublin in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Dublin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Also, many travelers come to Dublin for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Manila is generally much warmer than Dublin. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 27°C (80°F), and Dublin fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Manila usually receives more rain than Dublin. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Dublin 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Manila or Dublin in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Manila as well as Dublin. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Dublin in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Manila is much warmer than Dublin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Dublin fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Manila receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Manila usually gets more rain in October than Dublin. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Dublin 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Manila or Dublin in the Winter?
Both Dublin 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, most visitors come to Dublin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Manila is much warmer than Dublin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manila in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Dublin averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In January, Manila usually receives less rain than Dublin. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Dublin 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Manila or Dublin in the Spring?
Both Dublin 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, the spring months attract visitors to Dublin because of the activities around the city.
In April, Manila is generally much warmer than Dublin. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 29°C (84°F), and Dublin fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in April than Dublin. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Dublin receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Dublin 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Dublin and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
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