Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇩 Medan | 🇵🇭 Moalboal | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $11 | — | — |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $20 | — | — |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $36 | — | — |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇩 Medan | 🇵🇭 Moalboal |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $1.77 | — |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $4.42 | — |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.77 | — |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.59 | — |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.29 | — |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Medan
Indonesia
51
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelDazhong Backpacker's Hostel (8.9)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels15
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Moalboal
Philippines
45
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $12/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelEskapo Verde Lodge Moalboal (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$12/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇮🇩 Medan
🇵🇭 Moalboal
🇪🇺 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 Medan & Moalboal
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇮🇩 Medan
No attraction data
🇵🇭 Moalboal
1. Badian Island Wellness ResortFree
2. Club Serena ResortFree
3. Moalboal Beach ResortFree
4. Moalboal CockpitFree
5. Moalboal Orchid Gallery
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