vs
Yogyakartais 42% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (55/10) vs Puerto Princesa "Pricey" (38/10). Dorms avg $12/night vs $9/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 9.4 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $29/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $22/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.45, dorms avg $14
★★★★★
Coffee $1.51, dorms avg $9
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.14, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $2.33, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
24 attractions
★★★★★
29 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa | 🇮🇩 Yogyakarta | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $18 | $11 cheaper | $8/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $31 | $21 cheaper | $10/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $53 | $39 cheaper | $14/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa | 🇮🇩 Yogyakarta |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $4.02 | $1.30 68% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $12.85 | $5.05 61% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.14 51% less | $2.33 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.45 | $1.51 38% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.86 | $0.22 74% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇭▼
Puerto Princesa
Philippines
38
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $14/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelLas Residencias Bed And Breakfast (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$12/night
Total hostels15
🇮🇩▼
Yogyakarta
Indonesia
55
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHuma Yogyakarta Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
🇪🇺 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 Puerto Princesa & Yogyakarta
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
30°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 100mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
30°C
High
/
24°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 297mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
1. Plaza CuartelFree
2. Aloha HouseFree
3. AviaryFree
4. Botanical GardenFree
5. Cartoon Character StatuesFree
🇮🇩 Yogyakarta
1. Candi GebangFree
2. Museum Perjuangan YogyakartaFree
3. Bundaran UGMFree
4. Candi PalgadingFree
5. Langgeng Art FoundationFree
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