Which place is cheaper, Ottawa or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Ottawa?
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 Ottawa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Ottawa?
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.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River. A city of many ethnic populations, Ottawa is uniquely bilingual with English as the first language of the population's majority and French as a close second. It is best known as the nation's capital, which is centered on Parliament Hill, an architectural landmark as well as the seat of government.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Canada, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Ottawa $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Ottawa is $123. 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 Ottawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Ottawa $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Ottawa $36
Compare Hotels in Manila and Ottawa
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Ottawa? 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 Ottawa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Ottawa $7.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- ⭐ Manila International Airport Car Transfer To & From City⭐: $73
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Manila APT-HTL (MNL) : $30
- Tagaytay + Hidden Valley Springs: A Scenic Escape w/ Transfers: $200
- Round-trip Coron Airport Transfer + Town Tour (Shared): $31
- Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Clark Airport (CRK) to Subic Bay Port: $46
- Private Departure Airport Transfer in Manila Bay and Makati Area: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila: $68
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
- Nagpatong Rock Day hike + Tungtong Falls(with transfers**) 2023: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ottawa
Also for Ottawa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW: $40
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW Private Arrival/Departure Shuttle Transfer : $52
- Ottawa to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Ottawa?
Prices for flights to both Ottawa 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 $18Ottawa $17
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 Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical : $71
- Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $79
- Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Ottawa $40
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 Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.46
- Ottawa Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Explore Canada Through Ottawa's Eyes with Walking Tours Through The City: $6.68
- Ottawa's Hidden History: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History: $6.99
- Ottawa Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Wacky Walks: $10
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Ottawa by Operation City Quest: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Crazy Dash: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Ottawa $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Ottawa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ottawa:
- Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Ottawa, we can see that Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ottawa 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 Ottawa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Ottawa?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Ottawa. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Ottawa, 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 Ottawa?
Ottawa 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 Ottawa in the Summer?
Both Ottawa 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.
Manila is a little warmer than Ottawa in the summer. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Ottawa fluctuates around 21°C (71°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Ottawa. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Ottawa 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Manila or Ottawa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Ottawa. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
In the autumn, Manila is much warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Manila in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Ottawa averages at about 9°C (48°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Ottawa. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Ottawa 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Manila or Ottawa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as Ottawa. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Ottawa. In January, Manila is generally much warmer than Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 24°C (76°F), and Ottawa fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Ottawa. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Ottawa -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Manila or Ottawa in the Spring?
Both Ottawa and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
Manila is much warmer than Ottawa in the spring. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Ottawa fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Ottawa 6°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Ottawa and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.