Which place is cheaper, Utrecht 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 Utrecht?
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 Utrecht can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manila or Utrecht?
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.
Utrecht
Utrecht is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. The city is a unique university city with a lively atmosphere. Imagine Amsterdam but smaller, and with fewer tourists. Utrecht has the same underlying historical/magical feel as Amsterdam, but is full of locals rather than crowds of tourists. It has a population of about 300,000 making it the fourth largest city in the Netherlands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Netherlands, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Netherlands.
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Manila Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManila $106Utrecht $271
The average daily cost (per person) in Manila is $106, while the average daily cost in Utrecht is $271. 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 Utrecht in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManila $54Utrecht $125
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManila $108Utrecht $250
Compare Hotels in Manila and Utrecht
Looking for a hotel in Manila or Utrecht? 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 Utrecht Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manila $14Utrecht $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- MNL Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $13
- Manila Airport Chauffeur service Manila Airport private Transfer : $20
- Private One-way Transfer From Manila To Manila Airport: $24
- Manila Int Airport (MNL) to Manila - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Manila Cruise Port to Manila Airport (MNL): $29
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Manila HTL-APT (MNL): $30
- Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City: $30
- Manila International Airport Private Transfer To & From City: $30
- Manila Airport Transfer: $38
- Manila Private Airport Transfer: Comfortable & Affordable: $38
- Manila Airports Quality Safe and Reliable Airport Transfer: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Utrecht
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Utrecht:
- Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam: $17
- Private taxi transfer from Utrecht to Amsterdam: $111
- Private transfer from Utrecht to AMS Schiphol Airport: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Manila or Utrecht?
Prices for flights to both Utrecht 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 $31Utrecht $117
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Utrecht
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Utrecht.
- Utrecht Food Tour on a Bicycle with local guide: $81
- Utrecht Food Tour with local guide: $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manila $19Utrecht $51
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
Tours and Activities in Utrecht
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Utrecht are as follows:
- Utrecht 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local: $3.58
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht's Charming City Centre: $5.99
- Discover Utrecht's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $8.29
- Castles, Canals and Good Folk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht: $8.99
- Utrecht Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.53
- Utrecht Historic City: a Self-Guided Augmented Reality Tour: $12
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Pub Trail Utrecht An Adventure Full of Surprises: $13
- Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $16
- Utrecht Guided Highlights Walking Tour: $19
- Utrecht Walking Tour with a local comedian as guide: $23
- Escape Tours Utrecht; find the secret exit and win! : $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManila $9.90Utrecht $28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manila and Utrecht, we can see that Utrecht 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 Utrecht 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 Utrecht would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Utrecht 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 Utrecht Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manila or Utrecht?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Utrecht. When comparing the sizes of Manila and Utrecht, 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 Utrecht?
Utrecht 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 Utrecht in the Summer?
Both Utrecht and Manila are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Utrecht because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Manila is much warmer than Utrecht. Typically, the summer temperatures in Manila in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Utrecht averages at about 17°C (62°F).
It's quite rainy in Manila. In July, Manila usually receives more rain than Utrecht. Manila gets 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManila 27°C (80°F)Utrecht 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Manila or Utrecht in the Autumn?
Both Utrecht and Manila during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Utrecht this time of year.
In October, Manila is generally much warmer than Utrecht. Daily temperatures in Manila average around 26°C (79°F), and Utrecht fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. Manila usually gets more rain in October than Utrecht. Manila gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManila 26°C (79°F)Utrecht 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Manila or Utrecht in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Manila and Utrecht. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Utrecht for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Utrecht. Manila is much warmer than Utrecht in the winter. The daily temperature in Manila averages around 24°C (76°F) in January, and Utrecht fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In January, Manila usually receives less rain than Utrecht. Manila gets 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManila 24°C (76°F)Utrecht 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Manila or Utrecht in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Manila as well as Utrecht. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Utrecht in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Manila is much warmer than Utrecht. Typically, the spring temperatures in Manila in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Utrecht averages at about 8°C (46°F).
Manila usually gets less rain in April than Utrecht. Manila gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManila 29°C (84°F)Utrecht 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Utrecht 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) |
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