Which place is cheaper, Manila or Tartu?
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 Tartu or Manila?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tartu and Manila can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Tartu or Manila?
Tartu
Tartu is a university town that is also the second largest city in Estonia. It has a population of about 100,000 and dates back to 1030, making it the oldest city in the country. The Emajogi River passes through town and it has a lovely old town that's pleasant to explore. The city is a great place to see day to day life in Estonia. It is a very real town with people going about their daily lives. If you find yourself here when the weather is nice, you'll be greeted by crowds of happy locals out enjoying the weather. They make full use of the warm, sunny weather with festivals, events, and concerts during the summer. This is easily the most fun and eventful time to visit the city.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Estonia, The Best Budget Tours to Estonia, 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 dayTartu €132Manila €84
The average daily cost (per person) in Tartu is €132, while the average daily cost in Manila is €84. 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 Tartu and Manila in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTartu €47Manila €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTartu €94Manila €86
Compare Hotels in Tartu and Manila
Looking for a hotel in Tartu 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: Tartu Hotel Prices and Manila Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tartu €27Manila €11
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
- Safe and secure Airport Transfer Best in Manila: $216
- Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
- Amazing Pagsanjan Falls with Authentic filipino lunch Plus Transfers frm manila*: $150
- Amazing Taal Volcano Island Boat Tour with Transfers: $120
- Airport Transfer from Manila Airport: $96
- METRO MANILA AIRPORT TRANSFERS | VAN: $64
- Manila Int Airport (MNL) to Manila - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Transfers from Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel to Airport: $50
- Quality Safe and Reliable Manila Airport Transfers: $49
- Private Departure Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Tartu or Manila?
Prices for flights to both Manila and Tartu 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 dayTartu €65Manila €24
Typical Food Prices in Tartu
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tartu:
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Danishes€0.76
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Lunch for Two€4.93
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Ice Cream€1.27
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Cookies€0.51
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Coffee & Cake€3.47
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.Tartu €16Manila €15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tartu
For Tartu, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Art Museum ticket€0.95
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Movie Ticket€3.47
Tours and Activities in Tartu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tartu.
- Around Viljandi bike tour: $29
- TARTU COUNTRY: SLED DOG TOUR AND KENNEL VISIT: $141
- Private Horse-Drawn Sleigh Adventures: $212
- Charming Viljandi Private Walking Tour for Couples: $257
- Magical Tartu Romantic Private Walking Tour: $751
- Dazzling Tartu City Cultural Private Walking Tour: $751
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
- Calatagan Beach Waterpark Island Hopping Adventure from Manila: $248
- Cavite Leisure And Farm Tour: $170
- Club Crawl and Party Experience at BGC: $71
- Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTartu €16Manila €7.84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tartu and Manila, we can see that Tartu is more expensive. And not only is Manila much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tartu is in Europe and Manila is in Asia, 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 Tartu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tartu 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 Tartu Expensive? and Is Manila Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tartu or Manila?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Tartu. When comparing the sizes of Tartu 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 Tartu or Manila?
Tartu 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 Tartu or Manila in the Summer?
Both Manila and Tartu during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Tartu in the summer for the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
Tartu is much colder than Manila in the summer. The daily temperature in Tartu averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Manila fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Tartu usually gets less rain in July than Manila. Tartu gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Manila receives 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTartu 17°C (62°F)Manila 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Tartu or Manila in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tartu and Manila. Most visitors come to Tartu for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Tartu is much colder than Manila. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tartu in October average around 6°C (43°F), and Manila averages at about 26°C (79°F).
Manila receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Tartu usually receives less rain than Manila. Tartu gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Manila receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTartu 6°C (43°F)Manila 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Tartu or Manila in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tartu as well as Manila. The winter months attract visitors to Tartu because of the shopping scene and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
The weather in Tartu can be very cold. In January, Tartu is generally much colder than Manila. Daily temperatures in Tartu average around -7°C (19°F), and Manila fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
Tartu usually gets more rain in January than Manila. Tartu gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Manila receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTartu -7°C (19°F)Manila 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Tartu or Manila in the Spring?
Both Manila and Tartu are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The natural beauty are the main draw to Tartu this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Tartu in the spring. Tartu is much colder than Manila in the spring. The daily temperature in Tartu averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Manila fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In April, Tartu usually receives more rain than Manila. Tartu gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Manila receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTartu 5°C (41°F)Manila 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Manila and Tartu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -7°C (19°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (20°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 11°C (53°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (25°F) | 40 mm (1.6 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.