Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik?
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 Dubrovnik can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Dubrovnik?
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.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $99Dubrovnik $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $99, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $180. 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 Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $50Dubrovnik $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $100Dubrovnik $148
Compare Hotels in Manila and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Dubrovnik? 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 Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $13Dubrovnik $25
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
- Safe and secure Airport Transfer Best in Manila: $216
- Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
- Amazing Pagsanjan Falls with Authentic filipino lunch Plus Transfers frm manila*: $150
- Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Tour with Transfers: $120
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
- Airport Transfer from Manila Airport: $96
- Half Day Intramuros and Distillery Experience with Transfer: $73
- METRO MANILA AIRPORT TRANSFERS | VAN: $64
- Manila Int Airport (MNL) to Manila - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Transfers from Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel to Airport: $50
- Quality Safe and Reliable Manila Airport Transfers: $49
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Dubrovnik to Lopud Island Ferry Scenic Transfer: $24
- Dubrovnik to Koločep Island Ferry Scenic Transfer: $24
- Cavtat, Mlini & Srebreno to Dubrovnik Old Town Speedboat Transfer: $24
- Private transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik city: $24
- Return transfer to Dubrovnik airport: $26
- Private return transfer to Dubrovnik airport: $29
- Private Transfer between Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik Airport: $32
- Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik city private transfer: $33
- Convenient Bus Transfer from/to Split: $33
- Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $37
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik Port: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik 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 $29Dubrovnik $85
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
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastro Dinner and Cruise around Dubrovnik Old Town: $92
- Sunset Dubrovnik & Dinner At St Jacob Beach: $100
- Dubrovnik Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $116
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $128
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $130
- Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour of 8 Authentic Croatian Tastings: $140
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $158
- Dinner on Peljesac with 5-Course Signature Wine & Food: $158
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $161
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $165
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $204
- Blue Cave, Elaphiti Islands, Wine Tasting and Cooking Experience: $258
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $18Dubrovnik $17
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$15
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$61
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$51
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- Self Guided Private Tour of Dubrovnik's Best Kept Secrets: $2.32
- Dubrovnik Medieval Adventure: Self-Guided City Quest: $4.99
- Selfguide® Secrets Tour Dubrovnik with Game of Thrones Spots: $5.29
- Self guided walking tour of Dubrovnik with audio guide: $5.88
- Dubrovnik Audio guided walking tour 1h and 18 audio reviews: $6.94
- Skip the Line: Love Stories Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Dubrovnik Old Town Walking Tour with Audioguide: $12
- TOP Dubrovnik : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Walls of Liberty: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Dubrovnik: $12
- Beyond the Walls: A Historical Dubrovnik Audio Tour: $12
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Hajduk Split Stadium Tour: An Unforgettable Experience: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.21Dubrovnik $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $41
- Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $45
- Wine Tasting in Konavle, Near Dubrovnik & Cavtat – Join Us!: $53
- Private Scenic Sunset Tour & Premium Wine Tasting Above Dubrovnik: $76
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $81
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $81
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $94
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $94
- Luxury Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $100
- 2-Hour Kayaking at Sunset with Wine Tasting and Appetizers: $100
- Konavle Valley Tour, Train Ride and Wine Tasting from Kolocep: $105
- Konavle Valley Wine Tasting from Dubrovnik with Light Lunch: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Dubrovnik, we can see that Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Dubrovnik?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 370 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Dubrovnik, 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 Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Manila as well as Dubrovnik. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Manila is around the same temperature as Dubrovnik in the summer. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Manila receives a lot of rain in the summer. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Dubrovnik. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Dubrovnik 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Manila or Dubrovnik in the Autumn?
Both Dubrovnik and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year. Also, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Dubrovnik this time of year.
In the autumn, Manila is a little warmer than Dubrovnik. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Manila in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Dubrovnik averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Dubrovnik. It's quite rainy in Manila. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Dubrovnik. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Dubrovnik 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Manila or Dubrovnik in the Winter?
Both Dubrovnik and Manila during the winter 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 travelers come to Dubrovnik for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Manila is generally much warmer than Dubrovnik. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 24°C (76°F), and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Dubrovnik gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Manila usually gets less rain in January than Dubrovnik. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik 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)Dubrovnik 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Manila or Dubrovnik in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Dubrovnik. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Dubrovnik in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Manila is much warmer than Dubrovnik in the spring. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Dubrovnik receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Dubrovnik. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Dubrovnik 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Dubrovnik and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
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