Which place is cheaper, Managua or Naples?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Naples or Managua?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Naples or Managua, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Naples or Managua?
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Managua
Managua is the capital, and largest city in Nicaragua. The economy is generally centered around the trade of coffee, cotton, and other types of agriculture. It also is a textile capital for the area. Managua is also a very reasonably priced destination in Central America. Restaurants and hotels are quite affordable and you'll find all kinds of international cuisine around the city. Transportation is also incredibly affordable and you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised at the cost of intercity bus rides.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNaples €129Managua €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Naples is €129, while the average daily cost in Managua is €51. 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 Naples and Managua in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNaples €66Managua €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNaples €132Managua €42
Compare Hotels in Naples and Managua
Looking for a hotel in Naples or Managua? 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: Naples Hotel Prices and Managua Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Naples €21Managua €18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket€1.20
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Alibus From Airport€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€7.34
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Train to Pompeii€3.20
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Taxi€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Sorrento: Enjoy Pompeii and Vesuvius with private transfer: $592
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $537
- From Bari Private Transfer with WiFi: $484
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $431
- From Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Guided Tour: $422
- From Transfer to Amalfi-Ravello with Tour of Pompeii: $422
- From One-Way Transfer to Sorrento with Pompeii Tour: $380
- Private Transfer Naples to Amalfi coast or vice cersa: $355
- Van Transfer from Naples Apt to Sorrento/Amalfi/Positano: $323
- Return Transfer from Naples Cruise Port to Pompeii: $301
- Transfer from Naples to Caserta with a stop Royal Palace: $297
- Transfer from Naples to Sorrento or Sorrento to Naples: $295
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Managua
Also for Managua, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from and To Poneloya or Las Peñitas Beach- Leon, Nicaragua: $68
- Granada: Managua to Granada Airport private transfer: $64
- Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) to Managua-Round-Trip Transfer: $66
- Managua Augusto Sandino Airport(MGA) to Managua- Arrival Transfer: $33
- Managua to Managua Augusto Airport (MGA) - Departure Transfer: $33
- Managua-Leon: Airport private transfer from to Managua /Leon: $85
- Managua-San juan del sur: Airport private transfer: $125
- Airport private transfer from Managua.: $25
- PRIVATE San Juan Del Sur Transfer: $56
- Popoyo Beach Transfer: $90
- Private Transfer from Managua Augusto Airport to Corinto Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Managua City Hotels to Corinto Cruise Port: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Naples or Managua?
Prices for flights to both Managua and Naples 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 dayNaples €40Managua €16
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€28
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€49
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Napoli Pizza€7.24
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Dinner€25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $37
- Naples Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $41
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Tasty Naples Street Food Tour of MustEat Gourmet Specialties and MustSee Sites: $46
- Eating Naples Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Enjoy an Authentic Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $48
- Be my Guest at Dinner ! Taste and experience an authentic Neapolitan dinner !: $49
- No Diet Club - Unique Food Tour in Napoli: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $54
- The Neapolitan culinary art Street Food Tour: $57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Naples €30Managua €15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance€9.00
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance€5.00
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Entrance to Pompeii€11
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Herculaneum Private Walking Tour: $164
- Napoli Sight Eating Walk: Food and Sight Tour: $45
- Pompeii and Vesuvius Day Trip from Naples with skip the line: $120
- Positano & Sorrento Private Day Tour: $273
- Private Tour a Pompeii e Sorrento from Napoli: $218
- Sea and Land Small Group Capri Island Tour from Naples Main Port: $163
- Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Day Tour from Naples : $164
- Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello tour from Naples : $131
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour to Naples Archeological Museum: $109
- 2-Hour Guided Naples Walking Tour: $280
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Herculaneum: $273
- 2-hour guided tour of the island by boat from Procida: $38
Tours and Activities in Managua
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Managua.
- Private lava tour-Masaya Volcano from Managua: $49
- Masaya Volcano Night Tour: $53
- Laguna de Apoyo Day pass plus Masaya Volcano Night Tour: $60
- Granada Isletas and City tour: $68
- PRIVATE Laguna de apoyo day pass + masaya volcano lava tour: $70
- PRIVATE Boat ride + Colonial city tour at Granada+Catarina lookout: $80
- PRIVATE Day trip Granada Isletas +Colonial City tour from Managua: $80
- Managua City Tour: $84
- PRIVATE Boat tour + Granada City +Masaya Volcano Night Tour : $85
- full tour Somoto Canyon Nicaragua: $86
- PRIVATE Boat tour+Granada City and Catarina lookout from Managua: $88
- Managua City Tour: $88
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNaples €21Managua €10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer€4.10
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Beer€4.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Napoli Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $15
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Vesuvius wine tasting with company tour: $29
- Private WINE Tasting in Napoli with BOOKS: $44
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $52
- Regional food and wine tasting: $54
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $65
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $76
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $80
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Naples and Managua, we can see that Naples is more expensive. And not only is Managua much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Naples is in Europe and Managua is in Central 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 Managua would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Managua 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples than you might in Managua.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Naples Expensive? and Is Managua Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Naples or Managua?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Managua. When comparing the sizes of Naples and Managua, 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 Naples or Managua?
Naples has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Managua experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Naples or Managua in the Summer?
Both Managua and Naples during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Naples for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Managua year-round.
In the summer, Naples is cooler than Managua. Typically, the summer temperatures in Naples in July average around 23°C (74°F), and Managua averages at about 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Naples. In the summer, Naples often gets more sunshine than Managua. Naples gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Managua receives 175 hours of full sun.
Managua gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Naples usually gets less rain in July than Managua. Naples gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Managua receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNaples 23°C (74°F)Managua 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Naples or Managua in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Naples and Managua. The autumn months attract visitors to Naples because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Managua attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Naples is generally much colder than Managua. Daily temperatures in Naples average around 17°C (63°F), and Managua fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Naples usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Managua during autumn. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Managua receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Managua receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Naples gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Naples usually receives less rain than Managua. Naples gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Managua receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNaples 17°C (63°F)Managua 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Naples or Managua in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Naples as well as Managua. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Naples this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Managua throughout the year.
Naples is much colder than Managua in the winter. The daily temperature in Naples averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and Managua fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Managua. In the winter, Naples often gets less sunshine than Managua. Naples gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Managua receives 244 hours of full sun.
Naples receives a lot of rain in the winter. Naples usually gets more rain in January than Managua. Naples gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Managua receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNaples 8°C (47°F)Managua 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Naples or Managua in the Spring?
Both Managua and Naples are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Naples for the activities around the city. Plenty of visitors come to Managua because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Naples is much colder than Managua. Typically, the spring temperatures in Naples in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Managua averages at about 29°C (84°F).
It's quite sunny in Managua. Naples usually receives less sunshine than Managua during spring. Naples gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Managua receives 242 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Naples usually receives more rain than Managua. Naples gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Managua receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNaples 13°C (55°F)Managua 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Managua and Naples
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
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