Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Montevideo?
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 Montevideo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Montevideo?
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.
Montevideo
As the morning sun tinges the calm waters of the Rio de la Plata with a golden hue, the Rambla and its city awakens to life with new adventures for those near and far. From tanning on the luxurious beaches to peering into Uruguayan history at local museums, one can be far from bored while staying in Montevideo. Combining the quaintness of the countryside with the excitement of urban life, this city holds a unique trait that cannot easily be replicated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Montevideo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is $64. 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 Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Montevideo $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Manila and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Montevideo? 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 Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Montevideo $7.38
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
- Tagaytay + Hidden Valley Springs: A Scenic Escape w/ Transfers: $200
- Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
- Adventure Awaits: Spelunking at Cavinti Cave Complex w/ Transfers: $160
- Active Taal Volcano experience 2024 (with transfers): $140
- Amazing Pagsanjan Falls with Authentic filipino lunch Plus Transfers frm manila*: $139
- Day Hike Mt. Batulao 811 meters with transfers from Manila** 2024: $130
- Nagpatong Rock Day hike + Tungtong Falls(with transfers**) 2023: $130
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
- ⭐ Manila International Airport Car Transfer To & From City⭐: $73
- Half Day Historical Manila City tour and much more with transfers: $70
- Private Arrival Transfer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila: $68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montevideo Airport (MVD) -Montevideo City: $19
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo 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 $18Montevideo $14
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $85
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Montevideo $21
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 Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Montevideo's Culture and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket: $8.00
- Palacio Salvo Official Ticket with Guided Tour: $13
- Tourist Bus "Discover Montevideo": $25
- Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo : $25
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - AudioGuided: $26
- City tour Montevideo: $27
- Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $28
- Shared Montevideo Tour for Cruisers: $30
- Old City Walking Tour with Private Photographer: $30
- Walking Tour with Photographer and Audioguide: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Half Day Tour at Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $120
- The best wine tour: $140
- Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
- Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $210
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Montevideo, we can see that Manila is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Manila is in Asia and Montevideo is in South 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 Montevideo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montevideo 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 Manila would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manila than you might in Montevideo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Manila Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Montevideo?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Montevideo, 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 Montevideo?
Montevideo 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 Montevideo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Manila as well as Montevideo. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Manila is a little warmer than Montevideo in the summer. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Montevideo fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in January.
Manila receives a lot of rain in the summer. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Montevideoin January. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryManila 27°C (80°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Manila or Montevideo in the Autumn?
Both Montevideo and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
In the autumn, Manila is much warmer than Montevideo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Manila in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. It's quite rainy in Manila. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Montevideoin April. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilManila 26°C (79°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Manila or Montevideo in the Winter?
Both Montevideo and Manila during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Manila is generally much warmer than Montevideoin July. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 24°C (76°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Montevideoin July. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyManila 24°C (76°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Manila or Montevideo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Montevideo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
Manila is much warmer than Montevideo in the spring. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in October.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Montevideoin October. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberManila 29°C (84°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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