Which place is cheaper, Nice or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Nice?
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 Nice can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Nice?
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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
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 in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Nice $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Nice is $141. 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 Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Nice $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Nice $126
Compare Hotels in Manila and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Nice? 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 Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Nice $27
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Nice Airport: $37
- Private Transfer: Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice City Center: $41
- Private Transfer: Nice City Center to Côte d'Azur Airport(NCE): $41
- Private Transfer from Nice City to Nice Airport: $43
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
- Private transfer from Nice city to Nice Airport: $44
- Monaco to Hercule Monte Carlo Port Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Nice hotels to Villefranche Port - Departure Transfer: $49
- Nice hotels to Port de la Santé - Departure Private Transfer: $49
- Nice Airport Transfer to/from Nice City: $49
- Nice hotels to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $49
- Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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 $18Nice $53
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 Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee$2.68
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Strawberries$4.29
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Loaf of Bread$3.43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $108
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $108
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $115
- Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $134
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $148
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $193
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Nice $13
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 Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.46
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
- Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $7.00
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $7.00
- Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Nice $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $6.03
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Nice : International Party Pub / Bar Crawl Unlimited Ticket: $17
- International Party Bar and Pub Crawl in Nice: $17
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $22
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $25
- Nice Bar Crawl | Infamous International Party!: $27
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
- New Years Eve Pub Crawl in Nice: $54
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $66
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Nice, we can see that Nice 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 Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Nice?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Nice, 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 Nice?
Nice 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 Nice in the Summer?
Both Nice 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 visitors come to Nice in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Manila is generally a little warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 27°C (80°F), and Nice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite rainy in Manila. In July, Manila usually receives more rain than Nice. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Nice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Manila or Nice in the Autumn?
Both Nice 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, most visitors come to Nice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Manila is much warmer than Nice in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Nice fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Nice 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 October than Nice. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Nice 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Manila or Nice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Nice. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Manila is much warmer than Nice. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manila in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Nice averages at about 9°C (48°F).
In January, Manila usually receives less rain than Nice. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Nice 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Manila or Nice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Manila as well as Nice. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
In April, Manila is generally much warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 29°C (84°F), and Nice fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in April than Nice. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Nice 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Nice and Manila
| Manila | Nice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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