Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $98Toronto $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $98, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $243. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $50Toronto $85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $100Toronto $170
Compare Hotels in Manila and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $13Toronto $31
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 Transfer from Clark Airport (CRK) to Subic Bay Port: $98
- 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
- NAIA Airport Transfer to/from anywhere in Metro Manila: $31
- MNL Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport: $8.70
- Toronto to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Private Departure Transfer-Toronto to Pearson Airport(YYZ) or YTZ: $40
- Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $40
- Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotel & Air B&B Transfer: $40
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Airport (YYZ): $42
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Toronto: $42
- Private YYZ Arrival Transfer-Pearson Airport to Toronto/Misisauga: $44
- Private Transfer Toronto Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotels/Airbnb: $46
- Private Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $47
- Toronto Airport YYZ Roundtrip Transfer to Toronto (Special Offer): $58
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Richmond Hill Black Car Service: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $29Toronto $107
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
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$22
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $51
- Great White North Food Tour + Distillery District & Old Town: $53
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $55
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $60
- Pasta Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $60
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $64
- Toronto : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $68
- Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $72
- Authentic Food Tour with Local & International Flavors: $75
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $77
- St Lawrence & Distillery Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
- Great Canadian Food Tour - Distillery + St. Lawrence Market: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $18Toronto $30
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$35
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$25
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.06
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Toronto Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.37
- Toronto Essentials Tour: Old Town & Downtown Highlights (PWYC): $4.37
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Explore Canada's Metropolis with Walking Tours Through Toronto: $6.55
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tours: $8.16
- Toronto's Greatest Hits: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Queen Street West: An audio tour exploring Toronto's coolest street: $8.99
- Kensington Market and Chinatown: A Self-Guided Tour: $9.99
- Textile Museum of Canada General Entry Ticket: $11
- Bata Shoe Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $11
- The Reel Toronto Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.18Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour: $7.33
- Astounding Bar Crawl: Take On Toronto: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour: $21
- Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour: $27
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $27
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery: $29
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $34
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $44
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $52
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Toronto?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Toronto. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
Both Toronto 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, many visitors come to Toronto in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Manila is a little warmer than Toronto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Manila in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Toronto averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Toronto. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Manila or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Toronto for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Manila is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 26°C (79°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Toronto. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Manila or Toronto in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as Toronto. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Toronto because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Toronto can be very cold. Manila is much warmer than Toronto in the winter. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Toronto. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Manila or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto 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, the activities around the city are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
In the spring, Manila is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Manila in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Toronto averages at about 7°C (44°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Toronto. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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