Which place is cheaper, Seville or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Seville?
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 Seville can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Seville?
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.
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Seville $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Seville is $133. 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 Seville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Seville $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Seville $124
Compare Hotels in Manila and Seville
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Seville? 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 Seville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Seville $19
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Seville city to Seville Airport(SVQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $23
- Seville Airport(SVQ) to Seville hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
- Private Transfer from Seville City Center to Seville Airport(SVQ): $25
- Seville Airport (SVQ) to Seville city hotels - Arrival Transfer: $26
- Private Transfer from Seville Airport to Seville Cruise Port: $33
- Private Transfer from Seville Cruise Port to Seville Airport(SVQ): $33
- Transfer to Santa Justa Train Station: $38
- Private 1-Way Airport or Train Station Transfer: $43
- Transfer to Seville Airport: $43
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $44
- Seville Airport Transfer: $44
- Transfer Hotel Seville-Seville Airport: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Seville?
Prices for flights to both Seville 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 $18Seville $39
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 Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch$10
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Ice Cream$2.46
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- Paella Showcooking with Rooftop Views in Seville City: $43
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $64
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Seville $31
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 Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral$8.57
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- SEVILLE in one day: GPS-AutoGuided Audio Tour: $1.08
- Triana Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $3.23
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.23
- Barrio de Santa Cruz Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.26
- Walking Tour of Sevilla's Historic Sites: $3.28
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Seville Cathedral: $4.37
- Unveil Flamenco's World through a Self-Guided Tour: $4.63
- Seville Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (EN, ES): $5.40
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Smartphone App Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Seville $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $33
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $39
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $43
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $96
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $113
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $128
- County Wine Tasting: $164
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Jerez Winery Tour and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Seville, we can see that Seville 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 Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Seville?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Seville, 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 Seville?
Seville 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 Seville in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Manila as well as Seville. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Seville for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Manila is generally around the same temperature as Seville. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 27°C (80°F), and Seville fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Manila receives a lot of rain in the summer. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Seville. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Seville receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Seville 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Manila or Seville in the Autumn?
Both Seville 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 autumn months attract visitors to Seville because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Manila is a little warmer than Seville in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Seville fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
It's quite rainy in Manila. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Seville. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Seville receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Seville 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Manila or Seville in the Winter?
Both Seville 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, the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
In the winter, Manila is much warmer than Seville. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manila in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Seville averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Seville. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Seville receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Seville 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Manila or Seville in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Seville. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Manila is generally much warmer than Seville. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 29°C (84°F), and Seville fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Seville. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Seville receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Seville 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Seville and Manila
| Manila | Seville | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
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