Which place is cheaper, Frankfurt or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Frankfurt?
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 Frankfurt can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Frankfurt?
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.
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Germany, and The Best Adventure Tours to Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Frankfurt $131
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Frankfurt is $131. 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 Frankfurt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Frankfurt $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Frankfurt $124
Compare Hotels in Manila and Frankfurt
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Frankfurt? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Frankfurt $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- ⭐ Manila International Airport Car Transfer To & From City⭐: $73
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Manila APT-HTL (MNL) : $30
- Tagaytay + Hidden Valley Springs: A Scenic Escape w/ Transfers: $200
- Round-trip Coron Airport Transfer + Town Tour (Shared): $31
- Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Clark Airport (CRK) to Subic Bay Port: $46
- Private Departure Airport Transfer in Manila Bay and Makati Area: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila: $68
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
- Nagpatong Rock Day hike + Tungtong Falls(with transfers**) 2023: $130
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Frankfurt
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:
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Car Rental$54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt
Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Frankfurt Hahn Airport: Bus transfer from/to Mainz: $18
- Frankfurt Hahn Airport: Bus transfer from/to city central: $20
- Wiesbaden Thermal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Departure Transfer: $27
- Private One Way Frankfurt Airport Transfer To and From Frankfurt: $45
- Arrival Private Transfer from Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt by business car: $54
- Private 1-Way Transfer From Frankfurt Airport: $54
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt City - Frankfurt Airport (FRA): $54
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Frankfurt Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Frankfurt City - Frankfurt Airport (FRA): $61
- Departure Private Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA by Luxury Vehicle: $63
- Arrival Private Transfer: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt by Luxury Vehicle: $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Frankfurt?
Prices for flights to both Frankfurt 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 $18Frankfurt $44
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 Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda$2.14
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Bagel Sandwich and Latte$7.50
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee$6.43
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Sandwich and Cola$7.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sharing Plate Food Tour In Frankfurt: $65
- FOOD TOUR WITH 3-4 LOCAL INSIDER FOODSPOTS: $81
- FOOD TOUR TO 3-4 LOCAL FOODSPOTS: $81
- Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner: $282
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Frankfurt $39
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- Active Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour (2in1): $135
- Bataan Death March Memorial Historical Tour : $188
- Club Crawl and Party Experience at BGC: $73
- Corregidor daytour Via Manila to Bataan: $298
- Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour : $80
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $37
- From 4-Day Sagada and Banaue Rice Terraces Tour: $342
- From Day Tour to Enchanting Hidden Valley: $160
- From Majestic Pagsanjan Falls Adventure: $160
- From Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour: $107
- From Panoramic Tagaytay Ridge Tour: $150
- From Taal Volcano Island & Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour: $135
Tours and Activities in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Selfguided Audiotour "Frankfurt Old Town": $3.22
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.31
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.84
- Frankfurt Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $7.00
- Struwwelpeter Museum Entry Ticket w/Audio Guide: $7.53
- Old Town Smartphone Audio Tour: $7.99
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour by Smartphone: $7.99
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- Historisches Museum Entry Ticket: $8.61
- Discover Frankfurt's Heritage: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Frankfurt $32
Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:
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Becks Beer$2.14
Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:
- Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $34
- Full Day Private Rhine Valley Wine Tour Experience from Frankfurt: $280
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $282
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $286
- Guided Walk Tour With Apple Wine Tasting: $336
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $517
- Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $752
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Frankfurt, we can see that Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Frankfurt?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Frankfurt. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Frankfurt, 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 Frankfurt?
Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt in the Summer?
Both Frankfurt 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. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Frankfurt this time of year.
Manila is a little warmer than Frankfurt in the summer. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Frankfurt fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Frankfurt. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Frankfurt 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Manila or Frankfurt in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Frankfurt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Also, many travelers come to Frankfurt for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Manila is much warmer than Frankfurt. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Manila in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Frankfurt averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Frankfurt. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Frankfurt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Manila or Frankfurt in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as Frankfurt. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Frankfurt in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Frankfurt can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Manila is generally much warmer than Frankfurt. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 24°C (76°F), and Frankfurt fluctuates around 1°C (34°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Frankfurt. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Frankfurt 1°C (34°F)
Should I visit Manila or Frankfurt in the Spring?
Both Frankfurt and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Frankfurt for the activities around the city during these months.
Manila is much warmer than Frankfurt in the spring. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Frankfurt fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Frankfurt. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Frankfurt 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Frankfurt and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
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