Which place is cheaper, Miami or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Miami?
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 Miami can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Miami?
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.
Miami
Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.
Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.
Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Miami $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Miami is $206. 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 Miami in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Miami $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Miami $264
Compare Hotels in Manila and Miami
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Miami? 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 Miami Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Miami $38
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
- Active Taal Volcano experience 2024 (with transfers): $140
- Adventure Awaits: Spelunking at Cavinti Cave Complex w/ Transfers: $160
- Amazing Pagsanjan Falls with Authentic filipino lunch Plus Transfers frm manila*: $139
- Day Hike Mt. Batulao 811 meters with transfers from Manila** 2024: $130
- Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
- Half Day Historical Manila City tour and much more with transfers: $70
- Manila Airport (MNL): One-way Private Transfers: $57
- Manila Airport Transfer: $37
- Manila International Airport Private Transfer To & From City: $35
- Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport Private Transfer: $9.80
- Nagpatong Rock Day hike + Tungtong Falls(with transfers**) 2023: $130
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:
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Car Rental for a Day$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:
- Train Transfer to South Florida Cities: $20
- Miami International Airport: One-Way Transfer to Miami: $24
- Transfers Airports Miami, Ft. Lauderdale Port Mía Everglades: $25
- 50 min Everglades Airboat, Photo & Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from Miami Airport to Hotel or Port of Miami: $35
- Miami Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise, Point-to-Point.: $36
- Miami or Ft Lauderdale: Train Transfer to Orlando Airport: $39
- From Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer: $40
- Miami Int'l Airport: Private 1-Way Transfer to Miami Port: $48
- Private One Way Transfer: Miami Airport (MIA) to/from Miami: $55
- From Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer: $57
- Key West Transfer with Hotel Pickup and Upgrades: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Miami?
Prices for flights to both Miami 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 $18Miami $41
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 Miami
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:
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Lunch with Drinks (for 2)$45
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David's Cafe Lunch (for 1)$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Miami.
- The Ultimate Little Havana Food Tour: $64
- Wynwood Street Art, Culture, Donuts & Walking Food Tour: $65
- South Beach Food Tour: $70
- A Taste of South Beach Food Tour: $70
- Little Havana Walking Food Tour: $75
- South Beach Miami Food & Fun Art Deco Food Tour : $79
- Wynwood Walls Art District Food Tour: $80
- Mango's Tropical Cafe Dinner & Show: $98
- Mango's Dinner and Show Ticket: $98
- Miami Dinner Party w/ Night Club Experience: $100
- Guided Small Group Little Havana Food Tour: $124
- Ukrainian cooking class in Miami: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Miami $31
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
Tours and Activities in Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Haunted a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour : $5.94
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- Miami Beach: Self-Guided Walking Tour With Audio Guide: $7.30
- Haunted Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $7.30
- Private Sightseeing Audio Walking Tour in Miami Beach: $7.99
- Sights of Downtown a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.99
- Luggage Storage and Cruise Lounge Area: $8.00
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Miami: $8.72
- Miami Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Miami Marlins Baseball Game Ticket at loandepot Park: $9.25
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Little Havana: $10
- Audio Tour of Downtown, South Beach, and Wynwood: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Miami $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:
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Evening at a Bar$32
Sample the Local Flavors in Miami
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:
- Miami Bar Crawl: $25
- Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Small-Group Brewery Golf Cart Tour of Wynwood with a Local Guide: $59
- Wynwood Graffiti Brewery Golf Cart Tour: $63
- Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
- Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
- Wynwood Bar Crawl: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Miami, we can see that Miami 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 Miami is in North America, 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 Miami would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Miami 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 Miami Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Miami?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Miami. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Miami, 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 Miami?
Miami 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 Miami in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Miami. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Miami this time of year.
In the summer, Manila is around the same temperature as Miami. Typically, the summer temperatures in Manila in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Miami averages at about 83°F (28°C).
Miami receives a lot of rain in the summer. Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Manila usually receives more rain than Miami. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Miami 83°F (28°C)
Should I visit Manila or Miami in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Manila as well as Miami. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Miami for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Manila is generally around the same temperature as Miami. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 26°C (79°F), and Miami fluctuates around 78°F (26°C).
It's quite rainy in Miami. Manila receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Manila usually gets more rain in October than Miami. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.6 inches (143 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Miami 78°F (26°C)
Should I visit Manila or Miami in the Winter?
Both Miami and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Miami in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Manila is a little warmer than Miami in the winter. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Miami fluctuates around 67°F (20°C).
In January, Manila usually receives less rain than Miami. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Miami receives 2.2 inches (55 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Miami 67°F (20°C)
Should I visit Manila or Miami in the Spring?
Both Miami and Manila during the spring 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 Miami for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Manila is a little warmer than Miami. Typically, the spring temperatures in Manila in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Miami averages at about 75°F (24°C).
Manila usually gets less rain in April than Miami. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Miami receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Miami 75°F (24°C)
Typical Weather for Miami and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 inches (55 mm) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 inches (162 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 inches (238 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 inches (191 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 inches (194 mm) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 inches (143 mm) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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