Philippines Trip Cost 2027: Daily Budget in Pesos
Per Person, Per Day
Typical prices ↓Bed, food, local transport and sights. International flights not included.
Typical Prices
| Item | Price | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| Carinderia plate (rice + 1 dish) | ₱50–80 | $0.80–1.30 |
| Eatery meal in a tourist town | ₱80–150 | $1.30–2.40 |
| Beachfront restaurant meal | ₱400–700 | $6–11 |
| Jeepney, minimum fare | ₱14 (classic) · ₱17 (modern) | $0.20–0.30 |
| MRT-3 ride, Manila | ₱13–28 | $0.20–0.45 |
| Dorm bed (Palawan) | ₱350–1,200 | $6–19 |
| Air-con private room | ₱1,500–4,500 | $24–71 |
| Beach resort room | ₱4,000–12,000 | $63–190 |
| El Nido island tour (shared boat) | ₱1,400–1,800 | $22–29 |
| Van Puerto Princesa → El Nido | ₱600–800 | $10–13 |
| Fast ferry El Nido → Coron | ₱1,800–4,000 | $29–63 |
| Fast ferry Cebu → Bohol | ₱800–1,400 | $13–22 |
| Domestic flight, one way | — | $30–120 |
| Smart tourist eSIM, 30 days | ₱599 (24 GB) · ₱1,599 (unlimited) | $10 · $25 |
Prices checked November 2026. $1 ≈ ₱63. Fees on top: El Nido eco fee ₱400 (valid 10 days), lagoon fees about ₱200 each; terminal and environmental fees at ports are cash. Palawan and Boracay cost more than the rest.
A Day at Each Level
| Day total | Sleep | Eat | Move | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₱1,600–2,800 | Dorm | Carinderias, eateries | Jeepneys, shared vans |
| Mid-range | ₱3,500–6,300 | Air-con room, shared | Eateries + restaurants | Grab, ferries, a boat tour |
| Comfort | ₱8,200+ | Beach resort | Restaurants | Private boats and transfers |
Save Money
- Join a shared boat tour instead of hiring a private boat.
- Fly smart: into Puerto Princesa, out of Busuanga (or the reverse) — no backtracking.
- Cash: island ATMs run out; carry pesos for tricycles, fees and small shops.
- Promo fares: Philippine airlines run frequent seat sales; bags cost extra on low fares.
Plan
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