Which place is cheaper, Manila or Sukhothai?
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 Sukhothai or Manila?
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 Sukhothai and Manila can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sukhothai or Manila?
Sukhothai
If you are the kind of wandering traveler looking to find calm and inner peace, you will want to add Sukhothai to your list. Also known as "the dawn of happiness," this area is best known for the ruins of the ancient city of Sukhothai – the capital of Thailand during the 13th century. As the first capital of Siam, the area's temples and monuments are restored and ready for visitors from around the world.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySukhothai $80Manila $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Sukhothai is $80, while the average daily cost in Manila is $98. 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 Sukhothai and Manila in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSukhothai $26Manila $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSukhothai $52Manila $100
Compare Hotels in Sukhothai and Manila
Looking for a hotel in Sukhothai or Manila? 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: Sukhothai Hotel Prices and Manila Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sukhothai $19Manila $13
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 One-way Transfer From Manila To Manila Airport: $23
- 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
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
- MNL Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $13
Is it cheaper to fly into Sukhothai or Manila?
Prices for flights to both Manila and Sukhothai 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 daySukhothai $36Manila $29
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: $60
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $60
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sukhothai $37Manila $18
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 Full Day Tour Adventure From Manila’s History to Volcano Views: $180
- 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
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySukhothai $14Manila $9.17
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sukhothai and Manila, we can see that Manila is more expensive. And not only is Sukhothai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sukhothai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sukhothai 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 Manila would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manila than you might in Sukhothai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sukhothai Expensive? and Is Manila Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sukhothai or Manila?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 280 times larger than the population of Sukhothai. When comparing the sizes of Sukhothai and Manila, 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 Sukhothai or Manila?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Sukhothai or Manila in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Sukhothai as well as Manila. Sukhothai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Manila. Sukhothai receives a lot of rain in the summer. Sukhothai usually gets less rain in July than Manila. Sukhothai gets 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain, while Manila receives 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Sukhothai is generally around the same temperature as Manila. Daily temperatures in Sukhothai average around 29°C (84°F), and Manila fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySukhothai 29°C (84°F)Manila 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Sukhothai or Manila in the Autumn?
Both Manila and Sukhothai are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Sukhothai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Sukhothai is October to April. The rainy season in Sukhothai is May to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. It's quite rainy in Sukhothai. In October, Sukhothai usually receives less rain than Manila. Sukhothai gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Manila receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Sukhothai is around the same temperature as Manila in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sukhothai averages around 28°C (83°F) in October, and Manila fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSukhothai 28°C (83°F)Manila 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Sukhothai or Manila in the Winter?
Both Manila and Sukhothai during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Sukhothai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
Sukhothai usually gets less rain in January than Manila. Sukhothai gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Manila receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Sukhothai is around the same temperature as Manila. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sukhothai in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Manila averages at about 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySukhothai 25°C (77°F)Manila 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Sukhothai or Manila in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Sukhothai and Manila. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Sukhothai year-round. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
October to April in Sukhothai is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Sukhothai. In April, Sukhothai usually receives more rain than Manila. Sukhothai gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Manila receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Sukhothai can become quite hot in the spring. In April, Sukhothai is generally around the same temperature as Manila. Daily temperatures in Sukhothai average around 32°C (89°F), and Manila fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSukhothai 32°C (89°F)Manila 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Manila and Sukhothai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 30°C (86°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 32°C (89°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 31°C (87°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 241 mm (9.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.