Which place is cheaper, Leiden 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 Leiden?
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 Leiden can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Leiden?
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.
Leiden
Leiden is a city in the province of South Holland. It is south of the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, and has a population of about 190,000. It is known for its university, museums, markets, and of course, canals. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and is a sister school of Oxford, which is England's oldest university.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $106Leiden $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $106, while the average daily cost in Leiden is $189. 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 Leiden in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Leiden $91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Leiden $182
Compare Hotels in Manila and Leiden
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Leiden? 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 Leiden Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Leiden $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Manila HTL-APT (MNL): $30
- Transfers from Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel to Airport: $50
- Tagaytay-Pagsanjan Falls combo tour with transfers** updated 2024: $180
- 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): $29
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $29
- Private One-way Transfer From Manila To Manila Airport: $24
- Private Departure Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Arrival Transfer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila: $98
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- MNL Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premium electric transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $101
- Private Tour of The Hague and Leiden including Transfer: $251
- Historical Private Tour of Delft and Leiden including Transfer: $262
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Leiden?
Prices for flights to both Leiden 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 $31Leiden $78
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.Manila $19Leiden $20
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 Day in Paradise at Villa Escudero Coconut Plantation Adventure: $150
- A Night in Old Intramuros Walking Tour: $23
- Active Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour (2in1): $135
- Amazing Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Tour 2in1: $125
- Amazing Taal Volcano Tour (Boat Included): $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
- Bataan Death March Memorial Historical Tour : $208
- Club Crawl and Party Experience at BGC: $71
- Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour : $85
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pilgrims and Painters of Leiden A Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.94
- Discover Leiden's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $8.29
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $14
- Cruise through the Historic City Center with Guide: $15
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $15
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self-Guided City Trail Kids Tour in Noordwijk (4-8 years): $23
- Windmill cruise through Warmond: $23
- 90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Leiden: $23
- historical and entertaining city tour in German: $24
- Escape Tour Leiden -selfguided citygame- find the secret exit!: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.90Leiden $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Leiden, we can see that Leiden is more expensive. And not only is Manila much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Manila is in Asia and Leiden is in Europe, 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 Leiden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Leiden 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 Manila Expensive? and Is Leiden Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Leiden?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Leiden, 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 Leiden?
Leiden 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 Leiden in the Summer?
Both Leiden and Manila during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Leiden this time of year.
Manila is much warmer than Leiden in the summer. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Leiden fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Leiden. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Leiden 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Manila or Leiden in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Leiden. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Also, many travelers come to Leiden for the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Manila is much warmer than Leiden. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Manila in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Leiden averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Leiden. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Leiden 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Manila or Leiden in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as Leiden. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Leiden in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Leiden can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Manila is generally much warmer than Leiden. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 24°C (76°F), and Leiden fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Leiden. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Leiden 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Manila or Leiden in the Spring?
Both Leiden and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
Manila is much warmer than Leiden in the spring. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Leiden fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Leiden. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Leiden 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Leiden and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 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.