Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Gothenburg?
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.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $98Gothenburg $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $98, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $147. 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 Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $50Gothenburg $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $100Gothenburg $94
Compare Hotels in Manila and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Gothenburg? 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 Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $13Gothenburg $22
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 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
- MNL Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $13
- Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Tour with Transfers: $120
- Manila Private Airport Transfer: Comfortable & Affordable: $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $17
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $17
- Gothenburg Airport: Transfer to City center of Gothenburg: $76
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $79
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $106
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $110
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $114
- Airport Transfer: Gothenburg to Airport GOT by Business Car: $130
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $168
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $212
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg 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 $29Gothenburg $78
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: $60
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $60
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $18Gothenburg $18
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 Full Day Tour Adventure From Manila’s History to Volcano Views: $180
- 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
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Self-Guided Tour in Gothenburg With 100 Audio Stories: $3.53
- Gothenburg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Alfie Atkins Cultural Centre Admission Ticket: $17
- Gothenburg Old Town Sightseeing Tour: $17
- Old Town Sightseeing Tour: $17
- World of Volvo Exhibition Entry Ticket: $20
- Self-Guided Secrets of Gothenburg Exploration Game Tour: $24
- Paradox Museum Entry Ticket: $25
- Gothenburg Universeum Ticket - Aquarium, Science, Wildlife, Zoo: $26
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $27
- The Paddan Tour: $29
- City Canal Sightseeing Cruise: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.17Gothenburg $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Gothenburg, we can see that Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Gothenburg?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Gothenburg. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg in the Summer?
Both Gothenburg 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 much warmer than Gothenburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Gothenburg. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Manila or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Gothenburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
In the autumn, Manila is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Manila in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 9°C (47°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Manila or Gothenburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as Gothenburg. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Gothenburg. In January, Manila is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 24°C (76°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Gothenburg. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Manila or Gothenburg in the Spring?
Both Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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