Paiis 12% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (41/10) vs Siargao "Fair" (44/10). Dorms avg $17/night vs $17/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇹🇭 Pai
🇵🇭 Siargao
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
★★★★★18 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $52/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $66/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $1.90, dorms avg $17
★★★★★Coffee $2.03, dorms avg $17
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $2.21, 15 hostels
★★★★★Beer $1.18, 18 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇹🇭 Pai | 🇵🇭 Siargao | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $14 cheaper | $15 | $2/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $26 | $26 cheaper | $1/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $54 | $44 cheaper | $10/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇹🇭 Pai | 🇵🇭 Siargao |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2 42% less | $3.46 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $9.60 | $8.70 9% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.21 | $1.18 47% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.90 6% less | $2.03 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.87 | $0.26 70% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇹🇭41
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $17/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelBuzzas Paichan (9.5)
Annual dorm avg$17/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
City to City
Getting Between Pai & Siargao
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇹🇭 Pai
🌧 Rainfall: 21mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
🇵🇭 Siargao
🌧 Rainfall: 204mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇹🇭 Pai
1. Pai CanyonFree
2. Bamboo bridge on the paddy's field
3. Hyun Lai View Point (Yum Lai Viewpoint)Free
4. King Naresuan MonumentFree
5. Pai LandsplitFree
🇵🇭 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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