Ninh Binhis 21% cheaper β BDI "Fair" (40/10) vs Siargao "Fair" (44/10). Dorms avg $β12/night vs $β17/night.
Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
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π΅π Siargao
Solo budget traveler
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15 hostels, avg 9.6 rating
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18 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $26/night
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Private rooms avg $66/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $1.79, dorms avg $12
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Coffee $2.03, dorms avg $17
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $0.95, 15 hostels
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Beer $1.18, 18 hostels
First-time Europer
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21 attractions
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17 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | π»π³ Ninh Binh | π΅π Siargao | You Save / day |
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Shoestring Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities | $β12 cheaper | $β15 | $3/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants | $28 | $26 cheaper | $2/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours | $54 | $44 cheaper | $10/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | π»π³ Ninh Binh | π΅π Siargao |
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| π₯Street food meal Local market, street stall | $β1.89 45% less | $β3.46 |
| π½οΈMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $β13.20 | $β8.70 34% less |
| πΊBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $β0.95 19% less | $β1.18 |
| βCoffee Espresso or flat white | $β1.79 12% less | $β2.03 |
| πSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $β0.36 | $β0.26 28% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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BDI: Fair
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Moderate dorm prices (avg $12/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelForest Sunset Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$β12/night
Total hostels15
π΅π44
BDI: Fair
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Higher dorm prices (avg $17/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelSoffta Surf Ranch (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$β17/night
Total hostels18
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
π»π³ Ninh Binh
π΅π Siargao
City to City
Getting Between Ninh Binh & Siargao
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
π»π³ Ninh Binh
π§ Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
π΅π Siargao
π§ Rainfall: 204mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
π»π³ Ninh Binh
1. Ba Grotto CaveFree
2. Ca Grotto CaveFree
3. Hai Grotto CaveFree
4. Route 1 - Cave 9 EntranceFree
5. Thien HuΓ΄Μng DongFree
π΅π 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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