Which place is cheaper, Venice or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Venice?
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 Venice can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $93Venice $246
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $93, while the average daily cost in Venice is $246. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Venice $128
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Venice $256
Compare Hotels in Manila and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Venice? 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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Venice $29
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass$17
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Vaporetto Ride$6.96
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1 Day Travel Card$19
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
- Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
- Punta Sabbioni: Round Trip Boat Transfer to Venice: $16
- Ljubljana: Bus transfer from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport: $24
- Murano Glass Demo and Boat Transfer to Glass Factory: $33
- Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Venice, piazzale Roma - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
- Venice, Piazzale Roma to Venice Airport (VCE)- Departure Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Venice Airport (VCE) to Venice city or port: $35
- Private Transfer from Venice City or Port to Venice Airport (VCE): $35
- Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $38
- Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $18Venice $69
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 Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.29
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Gelato$6.43
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$8.47
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Expresso$2.09
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Slice of Pizza$2.39
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Tiramisu Cooking Class on Line from Venice: $35
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $52
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $64
- Venetian Dinner: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Venice $108
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 Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride$16
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$8.57
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$86
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$17
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.21
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The Glass Museum in Murano$8.57
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.15
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Venice self guided audio tour: $4.29
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.63
- Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.70
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.84
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.24
- From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.35
- Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.38
- independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.38
- walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.38
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.88Venice $26
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$5.57
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Beer$5.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Venice Food and Wine Tasting Tour with a Local Guide: $8.74
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $38
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $51
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $80
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $106
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Venice?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Venice, 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 Venice?
Venice 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 Venice in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Manila as well as Venice. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
Manila is a little warmer than Venice in the summer. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Venice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Manila receives a lot of rain in the summer. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Venice. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Manila or Venice in the Autumn?
Both Venice 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, many travelers come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Manila is much warmer than Venice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Manila in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Venice averages at about 14°C (57°F).
It's quite rainy in Manila. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Venice. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Manila or Venice in the Winter?
Both Venice 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. Also, many visitors come to Venice in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Venice can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Manila is generally much warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 24°C (76°F), and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Venice. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Manila or Venice in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Venice. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Also, most visitors come to Venice for the natural beauty during these months.
Manila is much warmer than Venice in the spring. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Venice fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Venice. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice 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 (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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