Philippines on a Budget

Daily Budget

Level Per Day
Backpacker $20–35
Budget $35–60

Inter-Island Transport

Flights: Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines. Manila–El Nido from ₱800–3,000.

Ferries: Manila–Cebu overnight ₱700–2,000.

Banca boats: Between smaller islands ₱200–800 shared.

Budget Eating

Carinderias: Point at pre-cooked dishes. ₱60–100 full meal.

7-Eleven: Surprisingly good sandwiches and rice meals ₱40–80.

El Nido Budget Tips

Island hopping tours A, B, C, D: ₱1,200–1,500/person including lunch. Join shared boats.

El Nido island hopping tours are bookable on Klook.

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