Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $106Toronto $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $106, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $249. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Manila and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Toronto $32
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport: $9.58
- Private Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $39
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Toronto hotel/address -Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $41
- Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotel & Air B&B Transfer: $41
- Private Transfer Toronto Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotels/Airbnb: $42
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Toronto: $43
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Airport (YYZ): $43
- Transfer from Pearson Airport(YYZ) to Toronto City Center: $53
- Transfer from Toronto City Center to Pearson Airport(YYZ): $53
- Toronto Airport YYZ Roundtrip Transfer to Toronto (Special Offer): $58
- Sedan Departure Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $31Toronto $112
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
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $46
- Great White North Food Tour: $54
- Great White North Toronto Food Tour: $55
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Distillery: $61
- Toronto Delicious Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $65
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $66
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings: $71
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $72
- Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $73
- Must-Do Toronto Food Tour by Toronto's First Food Tour Company: $73
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
- French Bistro Cooking Class in Toronto (Includes 3-Course Meal): $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Toronto $31
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.26
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.58
- Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based : $4.00
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $4.02
- Graffiti in Toronto Walking Tour: $4.40
- Downtown Toronto Walking Tour: $4.40
- Old Town Toronto History Walking Tour: $4.44
- Toronto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.70
- Discover Toronto's Waterfront with a Smartphone Trivia Tour!: $8.12
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tours: $8.37
- Historical Ghost Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Hamilton: $8.99
- Toronto Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Toronto by 3Quest Challenge: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.90Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Take On Toronto Bar Crawl: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour: $21
- Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- Illuminarium Toronto in the Distillery District: $26
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $28
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $29
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $42
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North 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 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Toronto?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Toronto. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
Both Toronto 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Toronto in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Manila is a little warmer than Toronto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Manila in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Toronto averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in July than Toronto. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Manila or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Toronto for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Manila is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 26°C (79°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Manila gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Manila usually receives more rain than Toronto. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Manila or Toronto in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Manila as well as Toronto. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Toronto because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Toronto can be very cold. Manila is much warmer than Toronto in the winter. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in January than Toronto. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Manila or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
In the spring, Manila is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Manila in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Toronto averages at about 7°C (44°F).
In April, Manila usually receives less rain than Toronto. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Manila
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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