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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
193%Trains are 193% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Manila.
Manila₱30.00
Kota Kinabalu₱88.03
MealMid-priced restaurant
42%A meal in Kota Kinabalu is 42% cheaper than a meal in Manila.
Manila₱350.00
Kota Kinabalu₱203.14
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
117%Taxis are 117% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Manila.
Manila₱50.00
Kota Kinabalu₱108.34
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
2%Coffee is 2% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Manila.
Manila₱148.91
Kota Kinabalu₱151.22
Exchange rate
1 PHP = 0.08 MYR
1 MYR = 13.6 PHP
Last checked on Tue, 08/12
Distance: 1097 kms
Manila airports
Ninoy Aquino (Manila) International Airport (MNL)How far from city centre: 8 kms
Kota Kinabalu airports
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Is it safe to travel from Manila to Kota Kinabalu during the Covid-19 situation?
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For flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is ₱1655. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Kota Kinabalu more expensive than Manila to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Kota Kinabalu costs about $ 108.34 PHP, 117% more expensive than Manila, with a fare of $ 50.00 PHP,

while train tickets cost 193% more at Kota Kinabalu: $ 88.03 PHP versus $ 30.00 PHP at Manila.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 203.14 PHP euros in Kota Kinabalu, 42% less than the 350.00 PHP euros in Manila.

The price of the coffee is around 2% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu, with an average of 151.22 PHP , while in Manila the coffee costs 148.91 PHP.

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How long does the flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu take?
Flight length from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is around 02:16 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,098 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Kota Kinabalu compared to Manila?
While in Manila the temperatures can reach an average of 35.49 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Kota Kinabalu's temperatures can go up to 34.57 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 22.41 ºC in Kota Kinabalu, compared to the 19.87 ºC average degrees reported in Manila. During the winter period, Manila can register 6 mm precipitation, while Kota Kinabalu have an average of 3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?

The main route from Manila to Kota Kinabalu is: Ninoy Aquino (Manila) International Airport (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). The following airlines fly this route:

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Which airlines fly from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Manila to Kota Kinabalu are:

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