Which place is cheaper, Lyon or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Lyon?
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 Lyon can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Lyon?
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.
Lyon
Lyon, located within the region of Southeastern France, is France's third largest city in terms of population, with just over 500,000 inhabitants. This makes the city large, yet still small and personable enough to be explored properly in a short visit. Known as the gastronomic capital of Europe, your culinary needs are exceptionally well catered to here, and for those with historical and cultural interests, you will never be at a loss for new things to do and see.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Lyon $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Lyon is $134. 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 Lyon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Lyon $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Lyon $114
Compare Hotels in Manila and Lyon
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Lyon? 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 Lyon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Lyon $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport Private Transfer: $9.80
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $22
- Private Departure Airport Transfer in Manila Bay and Makati Area: $23
- Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido Transfer: $25
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Manila APT-HTL (MNL) : $30
- Round-trip Coron Airport Transfer + Town Tour (Shared): $31
- Manila International Airport Private Transfer To & From City: $35
- Manila Airport Transfer: $37
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Transfer from Clark Airport (CRK) to Subic Bay Port: $46
- Manila Airport (MNL): One-way Private Transfers: $57
- Private Arrival Transfer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila: $68
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lyon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lyon:
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Funiculaire$5.57
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Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus$20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lyon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lyon:
- Private transfer from or to Lyon train stations - Lyon city by car or luxury van: $47
- Private Transfer: Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS) to Lyon City Center: $52
- Private Transfer: Lyon City Center to Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS): $52
- Lyon City Card with Airport Transfer: $53
- Lyon St Exupery Airport to Les Deux/La Clusaz - Arrival Transfer: $71
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val d'Isere/Espace Killy: Arrival Transfer: $77
- Arrival Private Transfer from Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Business Car: $79
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Business Car: $79
- 1-Way Private Transfer center to Saint Exupery Airport: $81
- 1-Way Private Transfer from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport: $81
- Excellecar Private Driver - Stations & Airports Transfers: $82
- Private Transfer between Lyon Satolas Airport and Lyon: $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Lyon?
Prices for flights to both Lyon 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 $18Lyon $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 Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
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Pastry$1.82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
- Street Food Tour: $65
- Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour with Tastings: $65
- Lyon Street Food Tour : $66
- 3h Lyon Vegan Food Tour: $66
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $67
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $77
- Lyon 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise: $81
- Cultural Walking Food Tour in the Vieux Lyon District: $86
- Lyon Old Town Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $93
- Old Town Food Tour: $97
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine: $102
- Guided Evening Food Tour: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Lyon $22
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- Guided Tour of the Historic San Sebastian Basilica (Manila): $6.42
- Historical Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $18
- Skip the Line: Hike Eat Swim at Mount Purro Nature Reserve Ticket: $22
- ⭐ Makati Bar Hopping Tour with Venus ⭐: $27
- Intramuros Historical Walk Tour: $27
- Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour: $33
- Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $35
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $37
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $43
- ⭐ Intramuros The Walled City Walking Tour ⭐: $46
- ⭐ Authentic Manila Chinatown Experience ⭐: $46
- Manila One-on-One Walking Tour with Mobile Photography: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lyon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$48
Tours and Activities in Lyon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lyon are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.31
- Lyon Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $4.84
- Hop-On Hop-Off City Cruise: $5.38
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
- Private Self-Guided Tour of the Curse Quest of Old Lyon: $8.74
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour to Traboules de Croix-Rousse: $8.77
- Lyon Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $9.68
- Old Lyon Walking In App Audio Tour: $9.77
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.94
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Lyon $25
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lyon
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Lyon from other travelers:
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Drinks for 2$7.29
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Bottle of Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Lyon
Also in Lyon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beaujolais Segway Tour with Wine Tasting: $65
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $98
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais : $99
- Lyon Music & Wine tasting: $104
- From Beaujolais Region Wine Tour with Tastings: $107
- Golden Stones Beaujolais Wine Tasting Trip from Lyon: $107
- Beaujolais: Half-Day Wine Tour: $107
- From Wine tasting and visits of the Beaujolais: $107
- Half-Day Côte-Rotie Wine Tasting Tour: $107
- Lyon : Music & Wine tasting tour: $108
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $109
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Lyon, we can see that Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lyon 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 Lyon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Lyon?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Lyon. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Lyon, 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 Lyon?
Lyon 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 Lyon in the Summer?
Both Lyon and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Lyon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Manila is generally a little warmer than Lyon. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 27°C (80°F), and Lyon fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
It's quite rainy in Manila. In July, Manila usually receives more rain than Lyon. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Lyon 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Manila or Lyon in the Autumn?
Both Lyon and Manila during the autumn 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 visitors come to Lyon in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Manila is much warmer than Lyon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Lyon fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in October than Lyon. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Lyon 14°C (56°F)
Should I visit Manila or Lyon in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Lyon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Lyon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Lyon can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Manila is much warmer than Lyon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manila in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Lyon averages at about 4°C (39°F).
In January, Manila usually receives less rain than Lyon. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Lyon 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Manila or Lyon in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Manila as well as Lyon. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Lyon because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Manila is generally much warmer than Lyon. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 29°C (84°F), and Lyon fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in April than Lyon. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Lyon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Lyon and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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