Which place is cheaper, Zagreb 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 Zagreb?
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 Zagreb can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Zagreb?
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.
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $99Zagreb $102
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $99, while the average daily cost in Zagreb is $102. 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 Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $50Zagreb $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $100Zagreb $110
Compare Hotels in Manila and Zagreb
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Zagreb? 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 Zagreb Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $13Zagreb $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Airport Transfer from Manila Airport: $96
- Amazing Pagsanjan Falls with Authentic filipino lunch Plus Transfers frm manila*: $150
- Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
- Full On 5-7 hours ATV Adventure Rivers-Mountains-Jungle with Transfers Manila: $280
- Half Day Intramuros and Distillery Experience with Transfer: $73
- METRO MANILA AIRPORT TRANSFERS | VAN: $64
- Manila Airport Transfer: $38
- Manila Airports Quality Safe and Reliable Airport Transfer: $40
- Manila Int Airport (MNL) to Manila - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Manila Int Airport (MNL) to Manila - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Manila International Airport Private Transfer To & From City: $30
- Manila Private Airport Transfer: Comfortable & Affordable: $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $11
- Direct bus Transfer from/to Split: $16
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $16
- Premium Private Transfer to or from Zagreb Airport: $27
- Zagreb Airport One Way Private Transfer To or From Airport: $28
- Zagreb airport private transfers: $35
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb - Zagreb Airport: $43
- Private Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): $48
- Zagreb Airport Private Transfer – Premium SUV Service: $52
- CO2-Offset Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Train/Bus Station: $52
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG / Zagreb City: $52
- Luxury Airport Transfer Zagreb: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb 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 $29Zagreb $33
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 Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Zagreb Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $83
- Zagreb Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $93
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $198
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $199
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $18Zagreb $13
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Hike Eat Swim at Mount Purro Nature Reserve Ticket: $22
- A Night in Old Intramuros Walking Tour: $23
- Explore the Urban Art of Mural and Street Art Tour: $25
- Fort Santiago Guided Tour: $25
- The Dessert Museum Entry Ticket: $27
- Viva Old Intramuros Walking Tour: $27
- Historical Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $30
- Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour: $30
- Manila night cruise, night life, foodie tour and 3d theather: $32
- Intramuros Night Bamboo Bike Tour: $34
- Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $34
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $39
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Crobites - Zagreb's first free gastro tour: $3.50
- Zagreb Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $5.87
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $8.17
- Cravaticum - Museum of The Cravat Entry Ticket: $11
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $11
- TOP Zagreb : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Travel Experience Museum Entry Ticket: $13
- Experience old town Zagreb: $14
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket: $16
- VR 3D Immersive Film Experience - Voucher: $16
- HaHaHouse Museum Entry Ticket: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.21Zagreb $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb: $110
- Japetić Viewpoint Hike & Plešivica Wine Tasting: $151
- Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $151
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $175
- WINE TASTING near Zagreb: $176
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $193
- The Dionysus Tour - Wine Tasting at Plešivica and Samobor visit: $217
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $270
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor: $281
- From Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $292
When comparing the travel costs between Manila and Zagreb, we can see that Zagreb is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Manila is in Asia and Zagreb is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Manila Expensive? and Is Zagreb Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Zagreb?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Zagreb. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Zagreb, 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 Zagreb?
Zagreb 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 Zagreb in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Zagreb. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Also, most visitors come to Zagreb for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Manila is generally a little warmer than Zagreb. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 27°C (80°F), and Zagreb fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Manila usually receives more rain than Zagreb. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Zagreb 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Manila or Zagreb in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Manila as well as Zagreb. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Manila is much warmer than Zagreb in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Zagreb fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Manila receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Manila usually gets more rain in October than Zagreb. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Manila or Zagreb in the Winter?
Both Zagreb 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, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year.
It's quite cold in Zagreb in the winter. In the winter, Manila is much warmer than Zagreb. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manila in January average around 24°C (76°F), and Zagreb averages at about 1°C (35°F).
In January, Manila usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Zagreb 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)Zagreb 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Manila or Zagreb in the Spring?
Both Zagreb 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. Furthermore, many travelers come to Zagreb for the activities around the city.
In April, Manila is generally much warmer than Zagreb. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 29°C (84°F), and Zagreb fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in April than Zagreb. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Zagreb and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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