Which place is cheaper, Faro 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 Faro?
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 Faro can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Faro?
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.
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
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 in Portugal, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $99Faro $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $99, while the average daily cost in Faro is $182. 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 Faro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $50Faro $85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $100Faro $170
Compare Hotels in Manila and Faro
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Faro? 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 Faro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $13Faro $11
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Faro FAO Airport Private Transfer to/frm Faro/Albufeira/Quarteira: $13
- Shared Departure Transfer: Algarve Hotels to Faro Airport: $14
- Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos: $19
- Private Departure Transfer: Algarve Hotels to Faro Airport: $28
- Private transfer between Faro and Ponta Grande Resort: $45
- Faro Airport Private Transfer to or from Vilamoura or Albufeira: $50
- Faro airport private transfers (Minibuses 8 seats): $53
- Private Transfer from Faro Airport to Vilamoura: $53
- Private transfers between Faro and Hotel Alfagar Alto da Colina: $53
- Private transfers between Faro and Hotel São Rafael Atlântico: $53
- Private transfers between Faro and Hotel Vila Recife: $53
- Algarve Private Transfers: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Faro?
Prices for flights to both Faro 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 $29Faro $71
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 Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Olhão Fish Market & Food Tour: $111
- Faro Food Tour & Drinks and City highlights 10 Tastings: $116
- Algarve Private Wine and Food Tour From Faro: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $18Faro $11
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 Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- Algarve Uncovered: Coast, Culture, and Villages Tour: $1.15
- Tavira Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.19
- Camera Obscura - Tavira Eye - Admission Ticket: $7.06
- Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour: $12
- Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop: $21
- Olhao Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $23
- Short Nature Tour in Ria Formosa Natural Park: $29
- Nature Catamaran Tour from Faro: $29
- 2 Hours Boat Tour Fishermen's Route in Ria Formosa: $29
- Faro Relax Tour on Solar Boat Ria Formosa: $29
- Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro: $29
- Islands Tour: Half Day Cruise in Ria Formosa Natural Park: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.21Faro $3.56
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Tour & Wine tasting - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $24
- Faro Pub Crawl Night of Drinks Games VIP Club Entry: $27
- Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting: $29
- Algarve Wine Tasting in Faro downtown: $53
- Portuguese Wine Tasting& Tapas in the heart of Faro: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Faro, we can see that Faro 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 Faro 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 Faro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Faro 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 Faro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Faro?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 250 times larger than the population of Faro. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Faro, 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 Faro?
Faro 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 Faro in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Manila as well as Faro. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Faro for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Manila is around the same temperature as Faro. Typically, the summer temperatures in Manila in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Faro averages at about 25°C (78°F).
Manila receives a lot of rain in the summer. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Faro. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Faro receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Faro 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Manila or Faro in the Autumn?
Both Faro 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, many visitors come to Faro in the autumn for the shopping scene.
In October, Manila is generally a little warmer than Faro. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 26°C (79°F), and Faro fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite rainy in Manila. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Faro. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Faro receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Faro 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Manila or Faro in the Winter?
Both Faro 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. Also, most visitors come to Faro for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
Manila is much warmer than Faro in the winter. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Faro fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Faro. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Faro receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Faro 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Manila or Faro in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Faro. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Faro because of the beaches.
In the spring, Manila is much warmer than Faro. Typically, the spring temperatures in Manila in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Faro averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Faro. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Faro receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Faro 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Faro and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
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