Which place is cheaper, New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
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 New Orleans can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or New Orleans?
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.
New Orleans
New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, and it is a cultural city that is the home of jazz, unique cuisine, and Mardi Gras in the U.S. It was established in 1718 and is one of the oldest cities in the country. The culture of the city has a mix of French, Creole, African American, Caribbean, Irish, Haitian, German and Vietnamese. There's an energy and atmosphere that is unlike any place else.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best Cultural Tours in United States of America, and The Best Photography Tours in United States of America.
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Manila Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $98New Orleans $271
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $98, while the average daily cost in New Orleans is $271. 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 New Orleans in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $50New Orleans $125
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $100New Orleans $250
Compare Hotels in Manila and New Orleans
Looking for a hotel in Manila or New Orleans? 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 New Orleans Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $13New Orleans $51
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New Orleans
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New Orleans are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New Orleans
Also for New Orleans, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from New Orleans Port to New Orleans city: $47
- Private Transfer to/from Louis Armstrong Intl Airport and NOLA: $50
- Luxury Private Airport Transfer Service in New Orleans: $50
- Cruise Port Transfer New Orleans and Louis Armstrong Intl MSY: $50
- New Orleans to New Orleans L.Armstrong Airport(MSY) - Departure Private Transfer: $52
- Private Hotel & Airport Transfers in New Orleans Area One Way: $58
- New Orleans to New Orleans Airport (MSY) - Departure Transfer: $64
- New Orleans Airport (MSY) to New Orleans - Arrival Transfer: $64
- New Orleans port to New Orleans Airport (MSY) Private Transfer: $64
- New Orleans Airport (MSY) to New Orleans Port Private Transfer: $64
- Private Departure Transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport MSY: $67
- Boss Nola : Luxury Private Airport Transfer: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or New Orleans?
Prices for flights to both New Orleans 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 $29New Orleans $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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal: $43
- Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans: $58
- New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option: $58
- Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans: $60
- Private New Orleans Food Tour: Tastes of the Bend Neighborhood: $65
- New Orleans Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $73
- French Quarter walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans: $80
- Lower Garden District Food Tour: $89
- NOLA Carte Food Tour: 300 Years of Flavor in the French Quarter: $96
- New Orleans Original Seafood Tour of the French Quarter: $100
- Vegan French Quarter Food Tour of NOLA cuisine: $149
- Beyond the French Quarter Food Tour: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $18New Orleans $55
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in New Orleans
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New Orleans's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Zoo & Aquarium Tickets (2)$75
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Riverboat Cruise$70
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French Quarter City Tour$100
Tours and Activities in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- New Orleans Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.76
- French Quarter Personalized Self-Guided App Tour: $5.00
- New Orleans Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $5.90
- Ghost Hunt in Quest Experience: $6.71
- New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure: $6.71
- Self Guided Walking Tour of New Orleans' Historic Garden District: $9.99
- New Orleans French Quarter Audio Tour: Iconic Sites & Hidden Gems: $9.99
- A Walk in the Park: City Park New Orleans Audio Tour: $9.99
- New Orleans Ghost Tour: $10
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in New Orleans by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- New Orleans True Crime Walking Tour: $10
- A Spectacular Ghost Tour in New Orleans: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.17New Orleans $60
Sample the Local Flavors in New Orleans
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New Orleans:
- Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot: $19
- New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl: $25
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Happy Hour Ghost Walking Tour: $33
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans' Finest Haunted Pub Tour: $35
- New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl: Ghosts & French Quarter Nightlife: $35
- New Orleans Bourbon Street Bar Crawl w/ Shots & Souvenir Cup: $35
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Drunk History Ghost Tour with EMF Meter: $35
- Pub Crawl: Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour: $40
- Pirate Pub Crawl in New Orleans: $40
- Last Fling in NOLA: Bachelor or Bachelorette Pub Crawl and Tour: $48
- New Orleans Craft Brewery Walking Tour: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and New Orleans, we can see that New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New Orleans 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 New Orleans Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or New Orleans?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of New Orleans. When comparing the sizes of Manila and New Orleans, 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 New Orleans?
New Orleans 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 New Orleans in the Summer?
Both New Orleans 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. Also, many visitors come to New Orleans in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Manila is around the same temperature as New Orleans. Typically, the summer temperatures in Manila in July average around 27°C (80°F), and New Orleans averages at about 82°F (28°C).
New Orleans gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than New Orleans. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while New Orleans receives 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)New Orleans 82°F (28°C)
Should I visit Manila or New Orleans in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and New Orleans. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Also, most visitors come to New Orleans for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
In October, Manila is generally a little warmer than New Orleans. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 26°C (79°F), and New Orleans fluctuates around 69°F (21°C).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than New Orleans. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while New Orleans receives 3 inches (77 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)New Orleans 69°F (21°C)
Should I visit Manila or New Orleans in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as New Orleans. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to New Orleans because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Manila is much warmer than New Orleans in the winter. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and New Orleans fluctuates around 51°F (11°C).
It's quite rainy in New Orleans. Manila usually gets less rain in January than New Orleans. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while New Orleans receives 5.2 inches (131 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)New Orleans 51°F (11°C)
Should I visit Manila or New Orleans in the Spring?
Both New Orleans 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, the activities around the city are the main draw to New Orleans this time of year.
In the spring, Manila is a little warmer than New Orleans. Typically, the spring temperatures in Manila in April average around 29°C (84°F), and New Orleans averages at about 68°F (20°C).
It rains a lot this time of the year in New Orleans. In April, Manila usually receives less rain than New Orleans. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while New Orleans receives 4.5 inches (114 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)New Orleans 68°F (20°C)
Typical Weather for New Orleans and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 inches (131 mm) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 inches (147 mm) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 62°F (16°C) | 5 inches (126 mm) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 inches (114 mm) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 inches (110 mm) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 inches (151 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 inches (157 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 inches (140 mm) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 inches (122 mm) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 inches (146 mm) |
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