What Philippines really costs — daily budgets, a category breakdown, totals by trip length and how to save.
Philippines is excellent value — your money goes a long way here. As a rough guide per person per day (excluding international flights): around $30 budget, $70 mid-range, and $260+ luxury. Estimate your trip with the Budget Calculator.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $15 | $35 | $130 |
| Food & drink | $8 | $18 | $65 |
| Transport | $4 | $9 | $34 |
| Activities & extras | $4 | $8 | $31 |
| Duration | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | $150–$240 | $350–$525 | $1,300+ |
| 7 days | $210–$336 | $490–$735 | $1,820+ |
| 10 days | $300–$480 | $700–$1,050 | $2,600+ |
| 14 days | $420–$672 | $980–$1,470 | $3,640+ |
| 21 days | $630–$1,008 | $1,470–$2,205 | $5,460+ |
Excludes international flights. Estimates are for guidance only.