Boracayis 20% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (47/10) vs Koh Rong "Fair" (47/10). Dorms avg $13/night vs $14/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇭 Boracay
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★10 hostels, avg 8.2 rating
★★★★★20 hostels, avg 8.3 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $44/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $48/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.58, dorms avg $13
★★★★★Coffee $2.38, dorms avg $14
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $1.16, 10 hostels
★★★★★Beer $0.99, 20 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇭 Boracay | 🇰🇭 Koh Rong | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 cheaper | $19 | $4/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $28 cheaper | $33 | $5/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $48 cheaper | $60 | $13/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇭 Boracay | 🇰🇭 Koh Rong |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.02 19% less | $3.74 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $10.30 31% less | $14.90 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.16 | $0.99 15% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.58 | $2.38 8% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.34 79% less | $1.65 |
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
🇰🇭47
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $14/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelNest Beach Club (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$14/night
Total hostels20
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇭 Boracay
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
City to City
Getting Between Boracay & Koh Rong
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇭 Boracay
🌧 Rainfall: 95mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
🌧 Rainfall: 90mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇭 Boracay
No attraction data
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
1. High Point Zip LineFree
2. Mangrove SwampFree
3. Palm Beach Bungalow ResortFree
4. Rocks windy stonesFree
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