vs
Puerto Princesais 39% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (38/10) vs Dumaguete "Fair" (45/10). Dorms avg $9/night vs $12/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
7 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $32/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $29/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.47, dorms avg $9
★★★★★
Coffee $2.45, dorms avg $14
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.51, 7 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.14, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
22 attractions
★★★★★
24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇭 Dumaguete | 🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $30 | $18 cheaper | $12/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $42 | $31 cheaper | $11/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $48 cheaper | $53 | $5/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇭 Dumaguete | 🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3 25% less | $4.02 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $10 22% less | $12.85 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.50 | $1.14 24% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2 18% less | $2.45 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.80 7% less | $0.86 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇭▼
Dumaguete
Philippines
45
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMad Monkey Dumaguete (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels7
🇵🇭▼
Puerto Princesa
Philippines
38
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $14/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelLas Residencias Bed And Breakfast (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$12/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Dumaguete & Puerto Princesa
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
30°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 93mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
30°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 100mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
1. Sisters of Saint Paul of ChartresFree
2. Bacong TreehouseFree
3. Dumaguete Springs ResortFree
4. Lady's GardenFree
5. Non Omnis Moriar Knights of RizalFree
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
1. Plaza CuartelFree
2. Aloha HouseFree
3. AviaryFree
4. Botanical GardenFree
5. Cartoon Character StatuesFree
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