Siargaois 23% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (44/10) vs Manila "Fair" (51/10). Dorms avg $12/night vs $17/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇭 Manila
🇵🇭 Siargao
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 8.4 rating
★★★★★18 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $34/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $66/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.70, dorms avg $12
★★★★★Coffee $2.03, dorms avg $17
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $1.96, 15 hostels
★★★★★Beer $1.18, 18 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇭 Manila | 🇵🇭 Siargao | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $20 | $15 cheaper | $5/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $32 | $26 cheaper | $7/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $54 | $44 cheaper | $10/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇭 Manila | 🇵🇭 Siargao |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $5.15 | $3.46 33% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $12.10 | $8.70 28% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.96 | $1.18 40% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.70 | $2.03 25% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.60 | $0.26 57% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇭51
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $12/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelThe Grid Co Living Managed By Hii (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$12/night
Total hostels15
🇵🇭44
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $17/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelSoffta Surf Ranch (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$17/night
Total hostels18
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇭 Manila
🇵🇭 Siargao
City to City
Getting Between Manila & Siargao
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇭 Manila
🌧 Rainfall: 13mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
🇵🇭 Siargao
🌧 Rainfall: 204mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇭 Manila
1. Ayala MuseumFree
2. San Juan BridgeFree
3. The Life and Heroism of Gat Andres Bonifac…Free
4. Boom Na BoomFree
5. Douglas MacArthurFree
🇵🇭 Siargao
1. Bent Palm Tree - Maasin BridgeFree
2. Caridad BeachFree
3. Coconut ViewpointFree
4. Magpupungko Tidal LagoonsFree
5. Philippine Crocodile Habitat viewpointFree
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