Travel budget in Palawan

Palawan island: calculate your travel budget

Palawan island: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Palawan for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 24 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.2 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 556* (30912 ₱)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 58 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 3.5 per person
  • $ 5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1408* (78358 ₱)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 111 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 7.7 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 2644* (147140 ₱)

* 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 Palawan in 2024

Cost of living: Palawan island VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Palawan 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:

Cost of living in Palawan by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Palawan compared to the national average.

Cities /Palawan island View Details
El Nido 19% moreTravel budget and cost of living in El Nido



Local prices in Palawan by expense type

Palawan island: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Palawan costs 62% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.9/person
($ 2.5 to $ 2.9)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.2/person
($ 2.9 to $ 3.9)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Palawan island: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Palawan costs 64% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 47/night
($ 12 to $ 466)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 40/night
($ 7.8 to $ 300)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 16 to $ 594)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 146/night
($ 30 to $ 953)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 160/night
($ 7.8 to $ 635)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 50/month
($ 13 to $ 482)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 84/month
($ 14 to $ 851)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 119/month
($ 23 to $ 936)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 53/month
($ 22 to $ 535)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 131/month
($ 17 to $ 1005)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Palawan island: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Palawan costs 44% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 3.5)

106% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.8)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.9)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.9)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Palawan island: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Palawan costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.1
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 59/24hrs
($ 37 to $ 112)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Palawan island: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Palawan costs 78% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5/ticket
($ 3.9 to $ 6)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 1.5/hr
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Palawan island: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Palawan costs 65% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.1/pack
($ 1.9 to $ 2.9)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 23
($ 9.7 to $ 40)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 19
($ 12 to $ 24)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Manila
Sydney → Manila
Sydney → Manila
$ 669
(fair price: $ 554)
Melbourne → Manila
Melbourne → Manila
Melbourne → Manila
$ 640
(fair price: $ 510)
Los Angeles → Manila
Los Angeles  → Manila
Los Angeles  → Manila
$ 1308
(fair price: $ 1125)
Toronto → Manila
Toronto → Manila
Toronto → Manila
$ 1519
(fair price: $ 1250)
Vancouver → Manila
Vancouver → Manila
Vancouver → Manila
$ 1493
(fair price: $ 1233)
New York City → Manila
New York City → Manila
New York City → Manila
$ 1311
(fair price: $ 1091)


About the information on the cost of living in Palawan

The information about the cost of living in Palawan shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Palawan updated on 30-11--0001.

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