Which place is cheaper, Prague or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Prague?
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 Prague can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Prague?
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.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Prague $111
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Prague is $111. 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 Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Prague $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Prague $136
Compare Hotels in Manila and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Prague? 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 Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Prague $8.26
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 Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Bus Transfer Between Prague Airport and the City: $5.00
- River Cruise with Transfer to Pier: $16
- Prague Airport Shared Arrival Transfer: $17
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Prague Hotels to Prague Airport: $22
- Private Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG): $24
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport: $25
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport to Hotels: $25
- Shared Departure Transfer: Prague Hotel to Prague Airport: $25
- One Way Shuttle Airport & Hotel Transfer in Prague: $26
- Express Train Transfer Ticket to and from Krakow: $26
- Transfer from train/bus station to Hotel: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague 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 $18Prague $26
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 Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.30
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Lunch for One$13
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Bananas$0.61
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Cookies$0.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $52
- Prague Street Food Tour: $53
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $54
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $57
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $58
- Folklore dinner: $58
- Vltava River Cruise with Dinner: $58
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Prague $16
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.30
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.02
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Image Theatre for Two$41
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.79
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $3.01
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.05
- Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $3.05
- Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.09
- Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.09
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.14
- Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.14
- Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.18
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Walking tour New Town + Operation Anthropoid WWII Tip based: $3.23
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Prague $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$6.83
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $24
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $36
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $37
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $47
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Prague, we can see that Prague 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 Prague 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague 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 Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Prague?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Prague. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Prague, 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 Prague?
Prague 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 Prague in the Summer?
Both Prague 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, most visitors come to Prague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Manila is generally a little warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 27°C (80°F), and Prague fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite rainy in Manila. In July, Manila usually receives more rain than Prague. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Prague 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Manila or Prague in the Autumn?
Both Prague 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, the autumn months attract visitors to Prague because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Manila is much warmer than Prague in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Prague fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in October than Prague. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Prague 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Manila or Prague in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Prague. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Prague this time of year.
It's quite cold in Prague in the winter. In the winter, Manila is much warmer than Prague. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manila in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Prague averages at about 1°C (33°F).
In January, Manila usually receives less rain than Prague. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Prague 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Manila or Prague in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Manila as well as Prague. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Prague for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Manila is generally much warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 29°C (84°F), and Prague fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in April than Prague. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Prague 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Prague and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
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