Travel budget and cost of living in the Philipines how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in the Philipines
Philippines: calculate your travel budget
Philippines: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the Philipines for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 26 for 2 ppl.
- $ 6.5 per person
- $ 0.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 564* (32956 ₱)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 49 for 2 ppl.
- $ 11 per person
- $ 2.1 per person
- $ 5.1 per person
Total budget:
$ 1182* (69090 ₱)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 68 for 2 ppl.
- $ 18 per person
- $ 4 per person
- $ 11 per person
Total budget:
$ 1839* (107478 ₱)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in the Philipines in 2024
Cost of living: Philippines VS United States
On average, the cost of living in the Philipines in 2024 is 59% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in the Philipines by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the Philipines compared to the national average.
Cities | /Philippines | View Details |
---|---|---|
Tarlac City | 22% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Tarlac City |
Manila | 21% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Manila |
El Nido | 19% more | Travel budget and cost of living in El Nido |
Cebu City | 15% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Cebu City |
Angeles City | 14% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Angeles City |
Batangas | 13% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Batangas |
Boracay | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Boracay |
Local prices in the Philipines by expense type
Philippines: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.7 to $ 8.6)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6 to $ 27)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.6 to $ 4.2)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 2.6)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 4.2)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Philippines: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 14 to $ 191)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 17 to $ 189)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 21 to $ 192)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 36 to $ 205)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 60 to $ 285)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 15 to $ 167)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 22 to $ 299)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 28 to $ 237)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 21 to $ 161)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 33 to $ 316)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Philippines: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)
63% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.4 to $ 6)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 5.1)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 2.7)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 3.5)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Philippines: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)
89% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 1)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 33 to $ 88)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Philippines: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.2 to $ 7.7)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.6 to $ 8.6)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Philippines: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 13 to $ 69)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 9.5 to $ 44)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![Sydney → Manila](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/philippines-manille_795.jpg)
(fair price: $ 536)
![Melbourne → Manila](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/philippines-manille_795.jpg)
(fair price: $ 509)
![Los Angeles → Manila](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/philippines-manille_795.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1096)
![Toronto → Manila](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/philippines-manille_795.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1221)
![New York City → Manila](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/philippines-manille_795.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1053)
![Vancouver → Manila](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/philippines-manille_795.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1210)
About the information on the cost of living in the Philipines
The information about the cost of living in the Philipines shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in the Philipines updated on 22-07-2024.
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