Which place is cheaper, Paris or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Paris?
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 Paris can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Paris?
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.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Paris $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Paris is $249. 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 Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Paris $162
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Paris $324
Compare Hotels in Manila and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Paris? 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 Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Paris $23
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$6.86
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Train from Airport$9.64
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Metro tickets$7.29
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Train$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private round trip transfer from/to Paris airports: $3.26
- Private transfer from/to CDG, ORLY airports <=> DISNEYLAND: $3.28
- Private round trip transfer from/to PARIS <=> DISNEYLAND: $3.28
- Transfer from/to PARIS<=>NORMANDY (DEAUVILLE, MONT ST MICHEL): $3.28
- Private transfer from Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport to Disneyland: $11
- Private Transfer from Disneyland Paris to Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airports: $11
- Private One-Way Transfer: City of Paris: $12
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Private Departure Transfer: $13
- Transfer CDG Airport -> Hôtel: $15
- Paris Airport (CDG): Hotel Transfer from Paris or Roissy: $15
- Private transfer: Orly Airport to Paris: $16
- Paris Private Transfer Disneyland: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris 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 $18Paris $44
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 Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$8.57
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Breakfast$7.50
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Breakfast for 2$32
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Dinner on River Cruise$92
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Dinner$61
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Cheese$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1h30 Cooking Activity in English: $22
- Hard Rock Cafe Paris with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner : $33
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $49
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $52
- Paris : Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise: $53
- Seine Cruise Departure from Pont Alexandre III with Dinner Included: $64
- Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise: $67
- Eat, play, love Montmartre: 3H Walking Food Tour -Kids friendly-: $68
- No Diet Club - Paris : Night food tour - Montmartre: $68
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Bistro Dinner: $68
- Le Marais Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Paris $83
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$19
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Admission to Pantheon$5.36
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Catacombs (2)$25
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Free Walking Tour of Montmartre: $2.15
- Montmartre Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt Tour: $3.23
- Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $3.26
- Self Guided Tours in Paris with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.28
- Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $4.36
- Paris, Arc de Triomphe: tour with audio guide: $5.38
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $5.38
- Père-Lachaise Cemetery audio guide tour: $5.38
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Paris: $5.45
- Paris Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $5.46
- Self-Guided Tour - Père Lachaise Cemetery Audioguide, Paris: $5.46
- Self-Guided Tour - Louvre Audioguide, Paris: $5.46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Paris $26
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $11
- Original Pub Crawl: $16
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $20
- Latin Quarter Guided Pub Crawl to Bars and Clubs: $22
- Paris Bar Crawl: $24
- Paris Pub Crawl: $25
- Audio guided tour and wine tasting at Caves du Louvre: $32
- Paris Craft gin distillery guided Tour & Tasting in French: $32
- Wine Museum Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $39
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting in a Royal Wine Cellar in Paris: $39
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $43
- Paris St Germain Wine Tasting: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Paris, we can see that Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Paris?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Paris. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Paris, 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 Paris?
Paris 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 Paris in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Manila as well as Paris. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Paris because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Manila is a little warmer than Paris. Typically, the summer temperatures in Manila in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Paris averages at about 20°C (68°F).
Manila receives a lot of rain in the summer. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Paris. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Paris 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Manila or Paris in the Autumn?
Both Paris and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Paris this time of year.
In October, Manila is generally much warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 26°C (79°F), and Paris fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
It's quite rainy in Manila. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Paris. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Paris 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Manila or Paris in the Winter?
Both Paris 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. Also, many travelers come to Paris for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Paris. Manila is much warmer than Paris in the winter. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Paris fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Paris. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Paris 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Manila or Paris in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Paris. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Also, many visitors come to Paris in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Manila is much warmer than Paris. Typically, the spring temperatures in Manila in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Paris averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Paris. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Paris 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Paris and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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