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Philippines prices and costs
High end hotels are usually in the Manila area.
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13,000.00 PHP (282.89 USD
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1,000.00 PHP (21.76 USD
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3,000.00 PHP (65.28 USD
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100.00 PHP (2.18 USD
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Costs vary per brand.
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40.00 PHP (0.87 USD
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10,000.00 PHP (217.61 USD
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1,000.00 PHP (21.76 USD
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40.00 PHP (0.87 USD
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90.00 PHP (1.96 USD
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40.00 PHP (0.87 USD
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130.00 PHP (2.83 USD
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Coffee companies such as Starbucks and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf have many branches in Manila.
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170.00 PHP (3.70 USD
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5,000.00 PHP (108.80 USD
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60.00 PHP (1.31 USD
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50.00 PHP (1.09 USD
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3,000.00 PHP (65.28 USD
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Some street foods are bought by piece and make delicious snacks.
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50.00 PHP (1.09 USD
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Some clubs let people in for free.
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1,000.00 PHP (21.76 USD
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50.00 PHP (1.09 USD
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Rates are per day. Cheapest rates are found in rent a phone mobile deals.
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300.00 PHP (6.53 USD
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180.00 PHP (3.92 USD
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500.00 PHP (10.88 USD
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500.00 PHP (10.88 USD
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60.00 PHP (1.31 USD
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50.00 PHP (1.09 USD
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20.00 PHP (0.44 USD
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Certain airlines offer cheaper rates compared to others. Look out for special offers from Cebu Pacific.
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5,000.00 PHP (108.80 USD
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100.00 PHP (2.18 USD
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Rates are per kilometer.
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0.80 PHP (0.02 USD
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Extra costs for hiring a driver.
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10,000.00 PHP (217.61 USD
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Extra costs for hiring a driver.
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10,000.00 PHP (217.61 USD
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50.00 PHP (1.09 USD
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15.00 PHP (0.33 USD
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Be sure the meter is on during your trip.
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200.00 PHP (4.35 USD
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Riding alone will cost you a minimum of 21. Riding with others will just cost about 7 pesos.
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21.00 PHP (0.46 USD
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More about Philippines costs
Travelling costs in the Philippines are more expensive than Thailand or Indonesia, but still remain relatively affordable for most tourists. Visitors on a budget just need to set about 1,000.00 PHP (21.76 USD) for each day. Comfortable and clean accommodations are available for 400.00 PHP (8.70 USD) and transportation reaches about 200.00 PHP (4.35 USD) on a budget. Food expenses reach a minimum of 200.00 PHP (4.35 USD) at simple local restaurants. Tourists with a bit more money to spare can splurge about 1,950.00 PHP (42.43 USD) a day, allotting about 500.00 PHP (10.88 USD) for three meals a day and 300.00 PHP (6.53 USD) for transportation. High end hotels and cuisine will cost about 80.00 PHP (1.74 USD) a night. Gourmet restaurants cost about 1,500.00 PHP (32.64 USD) per head or even more.
In the country's capital, Manila, food, transportation, and accommodations are more expensive compared to the provinces. Vacation hot spots charge more compared to untouched or undeveloped cities or towns. Overall, basic requirements are very cheap and will save you a lot of money. Foreigners should be careful when taking a taxi, as drivers may charge you more than the actual price. Make sure the meter is on. The train transportation in Metro Manila will cost about 12.00 PHP (0.26 USD) to 15.00 PHP (0.33 USD), depending on the length of your trip. Jeepneys have the cheapest charges, at a minimum of 7.00 PHP (0.15 USD).