Which place is cheaper, Stuttgart or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Stuttgart?
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 Stuttgart can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Stuttgart?
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.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is a large city in southern Germany, notably famous for being the headquarters to some auto industry giants such as Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. The population of the city proper is about 600,000 and there are two and half million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to the 10th century and today it is a large city that still maintains a small town vibe. The local residents are quite friendly and eager to welcome you to their city. They are also very accommodating if you do not speak German, so you can always expect a little help with translation if it is needed.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Berlin, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Stuttgart $176
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Stuttgart is $176. 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 Stuttgart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Stuttgart $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Stuttgart $216
Compare Hotels in Manila and Stuttgart
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Stuttgart? 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 Stuttgart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Stuttgart $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- ⭐ Manila International Airport Car Transfer To & From City⭐: $73
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Manila APT-HTL (MNL) : $30
- Tagaytay + Hidden Valley Springs: A Scenic Escape w/ Transfers: $200
- Round-trip Coron Airport Transfer + Town Tour (Shared): $31
- Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Clark Airport (CRK) to Subic Bay Port: $46
- Private Departure Airport Transfer in Manila Bay and Makati Area: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila: $68
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
- Nagpatong Rock Day hike + Tungtong Falls(with transfers**) 2023: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stuttgart
Also for Stuttgart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Baden-Baden Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $77
- Stuttgart Airport to Titisee-Neustadt Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $77
- Stuttgart Airport to Oberstdorf Alpsee Grünten Arrival Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by MB Sedan: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by MB Van: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by MB Sedan: $91
- Special Private Transfer from Stuttgart to Mercedes-Benz Museum: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by MB Van: $91
- Private Transfer to/from Stuttgart Airport (STR): $104
- Private Transfer Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by Luxury Car: $109
- Private Transfer Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by Luxury Car: $109
- Private Transfer from Stuttgart City to Frankfurt City: $140
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Stuttgart?
Prices for flights to both Stuttgart 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 $18Stuttgart $40
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 Stuttgart
For Stuttgart, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Panini To Go$2.14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Stuttgart $25
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
Tours and Activities in Stuttgart
For Stuttgart, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Wine Museum Ticket: $4.31
- Landesmuseum Württemberg Old Castle Entry Ticket: $6.46
- Stuttgart Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- TV Tower Tickets: $11
- Guided Ghost Walking Tour: $13
- entertaining guided tour to old town highlights: $15
- Stuttgart city tour: $15
- Stuttgart city library - an architectural tour: $17
- Stuttgart Nature Experience Day: $20
- Stuttgart 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Stuttgart $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Stuttgart
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Stuttgart:
- Vineyard hike along one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Stuttgart with wine tasting: $29
- Wine hike with wine tasting: $31
- Guided Wine Walk & Wine Tasting: $44
- Wine Tour with wines of the best winemakers: $46
- Fußball Weintour - Football & Wine Tour: $46
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $517
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Stuttgart, we can see that Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Stuttgart?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Stuttgart. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Stuttgart, 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 Stuttgart?
Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart in the Summer?
Both Stuttgart 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. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Stuttgart because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Manila is a little warmer than Stuttgart in the summer. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Stuttgart fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Stuttgart. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Stuttgart receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Stuttgart 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Manila or Stuttgart in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Stuttgart. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Stuttgart this time of year.
In the autumn, Manila is much warmer than Stuttgart. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Manila in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Stuttgart averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Stuttgart. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Stuttgart receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Stuttgart 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Manila or Stuttgart in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as Stuttgart. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Stuttgart for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Stuttgart. In January, Manila is generally much warmer than Stuttgart. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 24°C (76°F), and Stuttgart fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Stuttgart. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Stuttgart receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Stuttgart 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Manila or Stuttgart in the Spring?
Both Stuttgart 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 visitors come to Stuttgart in the spring for the activities around the city.
Manila is much warmer than Stuttgart in the spring. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Stuttgart fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Stuttgart. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Stuttgart receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Stuttgart 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Stuttgart and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
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