Boracayis 13% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (47/10) vs Dumaguete "Fair" (45/10). Dorms avg $13/night vs $9/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇭 Boracay
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★10 hostels, avg 8.2 rating
★★★★★7 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $44/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $32/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.58, dorms avg $13
★★★★★Coffee $2.47, dorms avg $9
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $1.16, 10 hostels
★★★★★Beer $1.51, 7 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇭 Boracay | 🇵🇭 Dumaguete | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 cheaper | $18 | $2/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $28 cheaper | $29 | $2/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $48 cheaper | $48 | $1/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇭 Boracay | 🇵🇭 Dumaguete |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.02 29% less | $4.26 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $10.30 | $10.35 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.16 23% less | $1.51 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.58 | $2.47 4% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.34 | $0.26 24% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇭47
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $13/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelFrendz Resort & Hostel Boracay (9.2)
Annual dorm avg$13/night
Total hostels10
🇵🇭45
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelMad Monkey Dumaguete (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels7
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
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🇵🇭 Boracay
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
City to City
Getting Between Boracay & Dumaguete
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇭 Boracay
🌧 Rainfall: 95mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
🌧 Rainfall: 93mm/month
Best months: Mar
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