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Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
π΅π El Nido
πΉπΌ Kaohsiung
Solo budget traveler
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15 hostels, avg 8.2 rating
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7 hostels, avg 7.9 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $58/night
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Private rooms avg $43/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $2.45, dorms avg $21
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Coffee $3.03, dorms avg $17
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $1.14, 15 hostels
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Beer $1.63, 7 hostels
First-time Europer
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26 attractions
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21 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | π΅π El Nido | πΉπΌ Kaohsiung | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities | $β18 cheaper | $β18 | $0/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants | $31 cheaper | $35 | $5/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours | $53 cheaper | $65 | $12/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | π΅π El Nido | πΉπΌ Kaohsiung |
|---|---|---|
| π₯Street food meal Local market, street stall | $β4.02 | $β3.91 3% less |
| π½οΈMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $β12.85 21% less | $β16.35 |
| πΊBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $β1.14 30% less | $β1.63 |
| βCoffee Espresso or flat white | $β2.45 19% less | $β3.03 |
| πSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $β0.86 | $β0.81 6% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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El Nido
Philippines
39
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Higher dorm prices (avg $21/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHappiness Hostel (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$β21/night
Total hostels15
πΉπΌβΌ
Kaohsiung
Taiwan
26
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Higher dorm prices (avg $17/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelLike Hostel And Bar Lounge (8.9)
Annual dorm avg$β17/night
Total hostels7
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
π΅π El Nido
πΉπΌ Kaohsiung
πͺπΊ EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
No data
πΊπΈ US
Visa Free (30d)
No data
π¬π§ UK
Visa Free (30d)
No data
π¦πΊ Australia
Visa Free (30d)
No data
π¨π¦ Canada
Visa Free (30d)
No data
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between El Nido & Kaohsiung
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
π΅π El Nido
30Β°C
High
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27Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 59mm/month
Best months: Feb, Mar
πΉπΌ Kaohsiung
27Β°C
High
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20Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 45mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
Things To Do
Top Attractions
π΅π El Nido
1. Coral Bay ResortFree
2. El Nido Reef Strand ResortFree
3. El Nido Zipline eastboundFree
4. Elnido Four Seasons Beach ResortFree
5. Kalinga Beach ResortFree
πΉπΌ Kaohsiung
1. War Peace Memorial Park MuseumFree
2. Heart of Love RiverFree
3. Lianchitan Scenic AreaFree
4. ε±ζFree
5. ι³³ε±±ηΈ£θεζ±ι--ι³³ειFree
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