Which place is cheaper, Porto 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 Porto?
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 Porto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Porto?
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.
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $98Porto $186
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $98, while the average daily cost in Porto is $186. 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 Porto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $50Porto $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $100Porto $166
Compare Hotels in Manila and Porto
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Porto? 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 Porto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $13Porto $24
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
- Safe and secure Airport Transfer Best in Manila: $216
- Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
- Amazing Pagsanjan Falls with Authentic filipino lunch Plus Transfers frm manila*: $150
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
- Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Tour with Transfers: $120
- Airport Transfer from Manila Airport: $96
- METRO MANILA AIRPORT TRANSFERS | VAN: $64
- Manila Int Airport (MNL) to Manila - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Transfers from Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel to Airport: $50
- Quality Safe and Reliable Manila Airport Transfers: $49
- Private Departure Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Porto Airport: Transfer to/from Valenca Do Minho Station: $12
- Oporto Airport: Private Arrival Transfer to Porto city hotels: $17
- Oporto Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $18
- Oporto Airport Private Departure Transfer: $18
- Private airport transfers from Porto to various cities.: $18
- Oporto Airport Private Transfer to Matosinhos: $18
- Oporto Airport Private Transfer to Gaia: $19
- Gaia Private Transfer to Oporto Airport: $19
- Porto Private Transfer to/from Matosinhos: $19
- Porto Private Airport Arrival Transfer: $20
- Transfer Porto to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport: $21
- Porto Airport Transfer: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Porto?
Prices for flights to both Porto 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 $29Porto $73
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 Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto): $41
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Lapa): $41
- Eat Porto Like a Local: The Ultimate Full-Meal Food Tour: $68
- Porto Food Tour Market Tapas and Port Wine Cellar Experience: $70
- Authentic Porto Small Group Food Tour with Local Tastings: $78
- Porto Food Tour: $88
- Shopping, cooking and eating together at my home in Porto: $88
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto by Taste Porto (since 2013): $88
- Small Group Porto Food Tour Traditional Taverns and Local Dishes: $88
- Food Tour: Wine, Beer & Liquor - Porto’s Secret Spots: $94
- Private Porto Market Tour & Authentic Portuguese Cooking Class: $99
- Fado Tour with Guide, Dinner & Live Show in Porto: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $18Porto $29
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
- Cavite Leisure And Farm Tour: $170
- Club Crawl and Party Experience at BGC: $71
- Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $85
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $39
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.17
- The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center: $3.51
- Porto Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.51
- Self-Guided Tour Adventure Discovering Porto: $3.51
- Self-Guided Tapas Tour of Porto: $3.51
- Porto Revealed The Must Do Walking Tour: $3.52
- Porto's #1 Walking Tour: $3.52
- Porto's Old Town Tour & Ribeira: $3.52
- Porto - Origin & Present - Guided Tour: $3.52
- Porto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.52
- Porto (Gaia) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.52
- Love in Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.98
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.17Porto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- 1 Demarcation Museum Tickets and Port Wine Tasting: $5.87
- Poças Guided Visit and Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $27
- Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 3 Port Wines: $27
- Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 2 DOC Douro & 1 Port Wine: $27
- Premium wine tasting at Quinta das Arcas: $28
- Fado Concert with Port Wine Tasting at Quinta da Boeira: $29
- Cellar Tour, Port Wine Tasting & Fado Show at Fonseca: $29
- Taylor's Port Cellars Visit & Port Wine Tasting: $29
- Classic Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $30
- Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour with Wine tasting & Night tour: $32
- Authentic Oporto Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $33
- Cálem Cellar Tour, Live Fado Show and Wine Tasting: $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Porto, we can see that Porto 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 Porto 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 Porto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porto 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 Porto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Porto?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Porto. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Porto, 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 Porto?
Porto 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 Porto in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Manila as well as Porto. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Porto this time of year.
In the summer, Manila is a little warmer than Porto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Manila in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Porto averages at about 21°C (69°F).
Manila receives a lot of rain in the summer. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Porto. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Porto receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Porto 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Manila or Porto in the Autumn?
Both Porto 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, many travelers come to Porto for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Manila is generally much warmer than Porto. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 26°C (79°F), and Porto fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Porto. It's quite rainy in Manila. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Porto. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Porto receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Porto 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Manila or Porto in the Winter?
Both Porto 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Porto in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Manila is much warmer than Porto in the winter. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Porto fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Porto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Manila usually gets less rain in January than Porto. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Porto receives 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Porto 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Manila or Porto in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Porto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Porto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Manila is much warmer than Porto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Manila in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Porto averages at about 14°C (56°F).
Porto receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Porto. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Porto receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Porto 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Porto 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 (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
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