Which place is cheaper, Lisbon or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Lisbon?
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 Lisbon can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Lisbon?
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.
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Lisbon $140
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $140. 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 Lisbon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Lisbon $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Lisbon $126
Compare Hotels in Manila and Lisbon
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Lisbon? 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 Lisbon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Lisbon $26
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 Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride$6.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon Airport Private Transfer to Lisbon: $12
- Lisbon Airport or Cruise Port: Private Arrival Transfer to hotels: $14
- Private Departure Transfer: From hotels to Lisbon Airport: $14
- Airport Shuttle Transfer to/from Lisbon Center: $14
- Airport Private Transfer to/from Lisbon city hotels: $15
- Exclusive Luxury Transfers to/from Lisbon Airport: $16
- Private Lisbon Airport Transfers: Your Journey, Your Way: $17
- Private transfer from Lisbon City Center to Lisbon Airport (LIS): $20
- Private transfer from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Lisbon City Center: $20
- Lisbon Airport Transfer: $20
- LISBOA: TRANSFER DO AEROPORTO PARA O CENTRO DE LISBOA: $22
- Private Transfer Within City Center & Airport: $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Lisbon?
Prices for flights to both Lisbon 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 $18Lisbon $45
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 Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Soirée Rivage - Sunset cruise with dinner and Party: $25
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner : $28
- Tapas Food Tour: $38
- Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner: $48
- Lisbon Food Tour: $53
- Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $54
- 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class: $54
- Cooking Pastel de Nata with a glass of wine !: $54
- Legendary Beer Dinner: $54
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $55
- No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Lisbon with many Tastings: $62
- Original Morning Food Tour: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Lisbon $26
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 Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- See Lisbon Through the Eyes of a Local - Free Walking Tour: $1.08
- Lisbon Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.12
- Belém Unveiled: A Free Tour Through the Age of Discoveries: $1.29
- Alfama Walking Tour Lisbon: $3.26
- Tower of Saint George’s Castle Church Ticket & Drink: $5.38
- Wonders of Lisbon Walking Tour: $5.38
- Lisbon Walking Tour: $5.38
- Lisbon Cathedral Entry Ticket: $5.38
- Lisbon Highlights Self Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $5.38
- Graça Church Entry Ticket with Drink on the Terrace: $5.38
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour From Príncipe Real to Downtown Lisbon: $5.53
- Príncipe Real to Downtown A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Lisbon $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots, & VIP Club Entry: $17
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks and VIP Club Entry: $18
- Pub Crawl Lisbon - 1 Hour of Unlimited Beer and Sangria and more!: $19
- 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $20
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $21
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Club Entry: $21
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $22
- Lisbon Wild Pub Crawl : $22
- Private Bar Crawl in Lisbon: $22
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour with Shots and Drinking Games: $22
- Beer Tasting in a Classic Brewery: $27
- Pub Crawl Lisbon: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Lisbon, we can see that Lisbon 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon 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 Lisbon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Lisbon?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Lisbon. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Lisbon, 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 Lisbon?
Lisbon 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 Lisbon in the Summer?
Both Lisbon 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. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Manila is a little warmer than Lisbon in the summer. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Lisbon fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Lisbon. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Lisbon 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Manila or Lisbon in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Lisbon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lisbon this time of year.
In the autumn, Manila is a little warmer than Lisbon. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Manila in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Lisbon averages at about 19°C (66°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Lisbon. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Lisbon 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Manila or Lisbon in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as Lisbon. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Lisbon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Manila is generally much warmer than Lisbon. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 24°C (76°F), and Lisbon fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
It's quite rainy in Lisbon. Manila usually gets less rain in January than Lisbon. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Lisbon 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Manila or Lisbon in the Spring?
Both Lisbon 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, many visitors come to Lisbon in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
Manila is much warmer than Lisbon in the spring. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Lisbon fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Lisbon. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Lisbon 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Lisbon 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 (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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