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Puerto Princesais 39% cheaper โ BDI "Pricey" (38/10) vs Dumaguete "Fair" (45/10). Dorms avg $โ9/night vs $โ12/night.
Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
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Solo budget traveler
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7 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
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15 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $32/night
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Private rooms avg $29/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $2.47, dorms avg $9
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Coffee $2.45, dorms avg $14
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $1.51, 7 hostels
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Beer $1.14, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
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22 attractions
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24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ต๐ญ Dumaguete | ๐ต๐ญ Puerto Princesa | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ30 | $โ18 cheaper | $12/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $42 | $31 cheaper | $11/day |
flashpackr Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $48 cheaper | $53 | $5/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ต๐ญ Dumaguete | ๐ต๐ญ Puerto Princesa |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ3 25% less | $โ4.02 |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ10 22% less | $โ12.85 |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ1.50 | $โ1.14 24% less |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ2 18% less | $โ2.45 |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ0.80 7% less | $โ0.86 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Dumaguete
Philippines
45
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMad Monkey Dumaguete (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$โ9/night
Total hostels7
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Puerto Princesa
Philippines
38
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Moderate dorm prices (avg $14/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelLas Residencias Bed And Breakfast (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$โ12/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
๐ต๐ญ Dumaguete
๐ต๐ญ Puerto Princesa
๐ช๐บ EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
๐บ๐ธ US
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
๐ฌ๐ง UK
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Dumaguete & Puerto Princesa
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ต๐ญ Dumaguete
30ยฐC
High
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26ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 93mm/month
Best months: Mar
๐ต๐ญ Puerto Princesa
30ยฐC
High
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26ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 100mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ต๐ญ 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
๐ต๐ญ Puerto Princesa
1. Plaza CuartelFree
2. Aloha HouseFree
3. AviaryFree
4. Botanical GardenFree
5. Cartoon Character StatuesFree
Common Questions
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