Which place is cheaper, Manila or Luxor?
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 Luxor or Manila?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Manila? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Manila?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $33Manila $106
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, while the average daily cost in Manila is $106. 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 Luxor and Manila in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Manila $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Manila $108
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Manila
Looking for a hotel in Luxor 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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Manila Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Manila $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Private transfer from/to Luxor train station: $5.00
- Cheap trip : Private transfer from luxor railway station to your hotel: $5.13
- "Pet-Friendly Private Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel": $6.00
- Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.00
- Seamless Transfers Between Luxor Airport & Your Hotel: $6.65
- Private Transfer from Luxor Airport to Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.90
- Luxor Airport to Aswan, Hurghada Transfer pickup/drop off 1 Way: $7.00
- Pick up Transfers From Luxor Airport To Luxor Hotels: $7.50
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $8.00
- Private Luxury Cars for Luxor Airport Arrival, Departure Transfer: $8.00
- Private Arrival Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels: $8.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $8.00
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*: $139
- Escape to Enchanting Hidden Valley Springs! with Transfers***: $170
- METRO MANILA AIRPORT TRANSFERS | VAN: $64
- Manila Airport Chauffeur service Manila Airport private Transfer : $20
- 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: $53
- Manila International Airport Private Transfer To & From City: $30
- Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City: $30
- Manila Private Airport Transfer: Comfortable & Affordable: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Manila?
Prices for flights to both Manila and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $16Manila $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $31
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing in luxor: $60
- Saray El Nile restaurant Dinner : $60
- Enjoy Lunch or Dinner on a Luxor Nile River Boat: $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
- Egyptian cooking class and Luxor museum : $120
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manila
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Manila.
- Ugbo Manila Street Food Tour with Tuktuk Ride: $60
- ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $62
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $65
- Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $65
- 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
- Authentic Manila Chinatown Food Tour Exploration : $75
- Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples: $80
- Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $120
- Day Tour in Manilas History and Savor a Cultural Dinner: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Manila $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.73
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Camel Ride for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full tour to Karnak and Luxor temples, and felucca: $5.00
- Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City : $6.00
- Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon: $9.00
- Tour in the East Bank of Luxor: $9.00
- Karnak Sound and Light Display Tour in Luxor (Private): $9.00
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
- 4 Hour Private East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Private Day Tour: $10
- Private Half-Day tour to Karnak temple: $10
- Half Day East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour: $10
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
- Fort Santiago Guided Tour: $25
- Explore the Urban Art of Mural and Street Art Tour: $25
- Viva Old Intramuros Walking Tour: $27
- The Dessert Museum Entry Ticket: $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
- Guided Sunset Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros: $34
- Intramuros Night Bamboo Bike Tour: $34
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Manila $9.90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Manila, we can see that Manila is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa 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 Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Manila Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Manila?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor 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 Luxor or Manila?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Luxor or Manila in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Manila. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Manila receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Manila. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Manila receives 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. In the summer, Luxor is a little warmer than Manila. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luxor in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Manila averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Manila 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Manila in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Manila. Luxor 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. Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Manila. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Manila receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Luxor is generally around the same temperature as Manila. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Manila fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Manila 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Manila in the Winter?
Both Manila and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Manila. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Manila receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Luxor is much colder than Manila in the winter. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Manila fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Manila 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Manila in the Spring?
Both Manila and Luxor during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Manila. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Manila receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Luxor is cooler than Manila. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luxor in April average around 25°C (77°F), and Manila averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Manila 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Manila and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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