Which place is cheaper, Yokohama or Manila?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manila or Yokohama?
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 Yokohama can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Yokohama?
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.
Yokohama
Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.
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 Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $94Yokohama $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $94, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $124. 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 Yokohama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $55Yokohama $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $110Yokohama $138
Compare Hotels in Manila and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Yokohama? 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 Yokohama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Yokohama $20
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
- Active Taal Volcano experience 2024 (with transfers): $140
- Adventure Awaits: Spelunking at Cavinti Cave Complex w/ Transfers: $160
- Amazing Pagsanjan Falls with Authentic filipino lunch Plus Transfers frm manila*: $139
- Day Hike Mt. Batulao 811 meters with transfers from Manila** 2024: $130
- Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
- Half Day Historical Manila City tour and much more with transfers: $70
- Manila Airport (MNL): One-way Private Transfers: $57
- Manila Airport Transfer: $37
- Manila International Airport Private Transfer To & From City: $35
- Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport Private Transfer: $9.80
- Nagpatong Rock Day hike + Tungtong Falls(with transfers**) 2023: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Shared Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Haneda Airport: $54
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): $59
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): $65
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo: $76
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo city hotels: $96
- Tokyo: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama Port: $107
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Narita Airport NRT: $114
- Private Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Haneda Airport: $119
- Yokohama Private Transfer: Tokyo, Narita & Haneda Airport: $119
- Haneda Airport to/from Yokohama Private transfer: $119
- Shuttle Van Transfer from Yokohama(Inc.cruise port) to Tokyo: $142
- Haneda Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $148
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama 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 $18Yokohama $37
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
- Makati Street Food Tour Experience: $63
- ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $63
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $65
- Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $65
- Food Tour at the World's Oldest Chinatown: $75
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience with Mari: $81
- Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $120
- Cultural Dinner and Show in Manila: $145
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- TAKOYAKI Cooking Class with All-you-can-drink in Tokyo, Roppongi: $46
- Sushi Roll and Side Dish Cooking Experience in Tokyo: $78
- 3-Hour Shared Halal-Friendly Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: $85
- Ginza Private Walking and Tokyo Local Food Tour: $104
- Shinjuku Izakaya Food Tour: $108
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $114
- Half-day Cooking Class in Yokohama Local Shopping District: $123
- Adventurous Japanese Food Tour: $124
- Experience Izakaya With A Mini Food Tour Of Tokyo: $161
- Night Food Tour Starting Ginza: $163
- Yokohama Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- Tokyo Allstar Food Tour: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $20Yokohama $29
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- Guided Tour of the Historic San Sebastian Basilica (Manila): $6.42
- Historical Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $18
- Skip the Line: Hike Eat Swim at Mount Purro Nature Reserve Ticket: $22
- ⭐ Makati Bar Hopping Tour with Venus ⭐: $27
- Intramuros Historical Walk Tour: $27
- Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour: $32
- Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $34
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $37
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $43
- ⭐ Intramuros The Walled City Walking Tour ⭐: $45
- ⭐ Authentic Manila Chinatown Experience ⭐: $46
- Manila One-on-One Walking Tour with Mobile Photography: $50
Tours and Activities in Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia Admission Ticket: $6.29
- Marine Tower Observation Floor Ticket: $7.58
- Tokyo Walking Tour with Licensed Guide Shinjuku: $20
- Family tour with Manhole covers & Vehicles: $22
- Takoyaki making experience ~Japan's popular street food~: $23
- Easy Ramen making experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $26
- Tokyo Tower: Privat tour, day or night with local guide: $27
- Experience Comparing Sake and Delicacies in shinjyuku: $33
- 【Carefully selected】Japanese rare sake tasting experience: $33
- 3 Hours Private Edo Tokyo Shinjuku Entertainment Tour: $33
- Walking tour focus on 5 Architecture and history: $35
- Small-Group Souvenirs Hunting Tour in Ginza: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.97Yokohama $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $26
- Tokyo Hidden Izakaya and Sake Small-Group Pub Tour with Local Guide: $163
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Yokohama, we can see that Yokohama is more expensive. And not only is Manila much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Yokohama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yokohama 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 Yokohama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Yokohama?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Yokohama. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Yokohama, 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 Yokohama?
Yokohama 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 Yokohama in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Yokohama. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Yokohama for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Manila is around the same temperature as Yokohama. Typically, the summer temperatures in Manila in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Yokohama averages at about 25°C (78°F).
Yokohama receives a lot of rain in the summer. Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Manila usually receives more rain than Yokohama. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Yokohama 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Manila or Yokohama in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Manila as well as Yokohama. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Yokohama in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Manila is generally a little warmer than Yokohama. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 26°C (79°F), and Yokohama fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Yokohama. Manila receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Manila usually gets more rain in October than Yokohama. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Yokohama 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Manila or Yokohama in the Winter?
Both Yokohama and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Yokohama for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Manila is much warmer than Yokohama in the winter. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Yokohama fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In January, Manila usually receives less rain than Yokohama. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Yokohama 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Manila or Yokohama in the Spring?
Both Yokohama and Manila during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Yokohama because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Manila is much warmer than Yokohama. Typically, the spring temperatures in Manila in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Yokohama averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Yokohama gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Manila usually gets less rain in April than Yokohama. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Yokohama 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Yokohama and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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