Which place is cheaper, Split or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Manila or Split?
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 Split can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Split?
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.
Split
Split is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.
-
Manila Prices
Philippines PricesSplit Prices
Croatia Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $99Split $224
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $99, while the average daily cost in Split is $224. 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 Split in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $50Split $96
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $100Split $192
Compare Hotels in Manila and Split
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Split? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $13Split $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Transfers from Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel to Airport: $50
- Safe and secure Airport Transfer Best in Manila: $216
- Quality Safe and Reliable Manila Airport Transfers: $49
- Private Transfer from Manila Cruise Port to Manila Airport (MNL): $28
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $28
- Private One-way Transfer From Manila To Manila Airport: $23
- Private Departure Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Departure Airport Transfer in Manila Bay and Makati Area: $23
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Airport Transfer: Metro Manila → NAIA Airport (MNL): $30
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
- NAIA Airport Transfer to/from anywhere in Metro Manila: $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Split ↔Žnjan Beach: Comfortable and Scenic Boat Transfer: $18
- Private Split Airport Transfer to Split, Kaštela or Podstrana: $31
- Private Taxi Transfer from Split airport to Split City: $33
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Slatine (Island Ciovo): $39
- Private Transfer from Split Hotels to Cruise Port of Split: $41
- Private Transfer from Cruise Port of Split to Split hotels: $41
- Private Transfer from Cruise Port of Split to Split Airport (SPU): $41
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split: $41
- Cruise Port of Split to Split Hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Split Cruise Port to Split Airport SPU-Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Split Hotels to Cruise Port of Split - Departure Private Transfer: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Split?
Prices for flights to both Split 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
-
Food Meals for one dayManila $29Split $106
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: $51
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $51
- 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 Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Omiš: Sunset Boat Trip to Pučišća Brač island with Dinner: $59
- Split’s Ultimate Walking Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks: $67
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $104
- Split Food Tour Local Dishes and City Stories: $116
- Split’s Ultimate Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $124
- Split Old Town Authentic Food Tour with 9 Dishes & Local Wines: $128
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $141
- Private VIP Split Food Tour with Seafood, Wine and Local Bites: $182
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $205
- Split Cooking Class: $206
- Vegan Cooking Class with Local Market Tour in Split: $206
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $18Split $13
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 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
- Calatagan Beach Waterpark Island Hopping Adventure from Manila: $248
- 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 Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Split Quest Experience: Discover the City: $4.99
- Split self guided walking tour through history: $5.88
- Split Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h and 17 audio reviews: $6.94
- Split Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $9.99
- Discover Split Guided Walking Tour: $12
- TOP Split : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Split Walking Tour Adria Aura Guide: $12
- Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Entry Ticket to Selfie Experience Museum: $13
- Klis Fortress Sunset Tour & Game of Thrones Views: $13
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- Klis Fortress & Olive Museum Tour with GOT Sites: $14
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.21Split $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Split Pub Crawl: Nightlife, Shots & Club Entry: $14
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $18
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $32
- Ziggy Star's Nightlife Pub Crawl Experience in Split: $47
- Wine Tasting at Seafront Tasting Room in Kastela: $49
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $53
- Dalmatian wine tasting by Bottiglia wine & deli: $53
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $53
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $55
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $55
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $55
- Olive Oil and Wine Tasting with Snacks: $57
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Split, we can see that Split 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 Split 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split 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 Split Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Split?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Split. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Split, 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 Split?
Split 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 Split in the Summer?
Both Split 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. Also, most visitors come to Split for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Manila is generally around the same temperature as Split. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 27°C (80°F), and Split fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Split. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Split receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Split 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Manila or Split in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Split. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Split because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Manila is a little warmer than Split in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Split fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Split. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Split receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Split 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Manila or Split in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as Split. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Split this time of year.
In the winter, Manila is much warmer than Split. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manila in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Split averages at about 8°C (47°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Split. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Split receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Split 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Manila or Split in the Spring?
Both Split and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Split for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In April, Manila is generally much warmer than Split. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 29°C (84°F), and Split fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Split. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Split receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Split 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Split and Manila
| Manila | Split | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 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.