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Cancun
Aline Mendoza
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½

Cancun

Mexico
from $45/day
Siargao
Jared Rice
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­

Siargao

Philippines
from $38/day
vs
Siargaois 16% cheaper Dorms avg $‍17/night vs $‍17/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Cancun
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Siargao
Solo budget traveler
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15 hostels, avg 7.6 rating
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18 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $60/night
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Private rooms avg $66/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $3.92, dorms avg $30
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Coffee $2.03, dorms avg $17
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $3.00, 15 hostels
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Beer $1.18, 18 hostels
First-time Europer
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0 attractions
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17 attractions

Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
TierπŸ‡²πŸ‡½ CancunπŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ SiargaoYou Save / day
brokepackr
Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities
$‍45$‍38
cheaper
$7/day
backpackr
Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants
$55$50
cheaper
$5/day
flashpackr
Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours
$100$44
cheaper
$56/day

Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve


Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
ItemπŸ‡²πŸ‡½ CancunπŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Siargao
πŸ₯™Street food meal
Local market, street stall
$‍6$‍3.50
42% less
🍽️Mid-range meal
Sit-down restaurant, one person
$‍18$‍12
33% less
🍺Beer (local draft)
500ml at a bar
$‍3.50$‍1.50
57% less
β˜•Coffee
Espresso or flat white
$‍3$‍3
πŸš‡Single metro / bus
Standard single ticket
$‍0.70
30% less
$‍1

Brokepackr Deal Indexβ„’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½

Cancun

Mexico

Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMezcal Boutique Hotel (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$‍17/night
Total hostels15
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­

Siargao

Philippines

44
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ„’
β–Ό

Higher dorm prices (avg $17/night).

Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelSoffta Surf Ranch (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$‍17/night
Total hostels18

Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Cancun
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Siargao
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU / EEA
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (30d)
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (30d)
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (30d)
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (30d)
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (30d)

Flights
Getting There

City to City
Getting Between Cancun & Siargao

Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Cancun
28Β°C
High
/
24Β°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Siargao
28Β°C
High
/
26Β°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 204mm/month
Best months: Mar


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