Island in Cebu, Philippines
Cost of living in Malapascua
How much a month costs in Malapascua
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $639–1,040 (₱40,000–65,000).
Prices in Malapascua
Typical 2026 ranges in PHP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | PHP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₱400–800 | $6.4–12.8 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₱1,500–3,500 | $24–56 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₱120–250 | $1.9–4.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₱400–900 | $6.4–14.4 |
| Cappuccino | ₱100–160 | $1.6–2.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₱70–120 | $1.1–1.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₱300–1,000 | $4.8–16.0 |
Value for money: 92/100
A value score of 92/100 means Malapascua gives more quality of life per dollar than 91% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 60/100. It's the 12th most affordable of 27 places we cover in Philippines.
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Cost of living across Philippines
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sagada | $447–719 | 99/100 |
| Banaue | $447–719 | 99/100 |
| Vigan | $479–767 | 98/100 |
| Siquijor | $559–878 | 96/100 |
| Bantayan | $607–926 | 95/100 |
| Dumaguete | $607–958 | 95/100 |
| Port Barton | $607–958 | 95/100 |
| Iloilo | $639–990 | 95/100 |
| Moalboal | $639–1,040 | 93/100 |
| La Union | $639–1,040 | 92/100 |
| Puerto Galera | $639–1,040 | 92/100 |
| Malapascua | $639–1,040 | 92/100 |
| Baguio | $671–1,120 | 93/100 |
| Davao | $719–1,120 | 89/100 |
| Tagaytay | $719–1,120 | 90/100 |
| Angeles City | $719–1,120 | 85/100 |
| Bohol | $719–1,200 | 89/100 |
| Coron | $799–1,280 | 87/100 |
| Panglao | $799–1,280 | 86/100 |
| Palawan | $799–1,360 | 85/100 |
| El Nido | $799–1,360 | 85/100 |
| Siargao | $799–1,360 | 80/100 |
| Cebu | $958–1,520 | 67/100 |
| Boracay | $1,040–1,600 | 74/100 |
| Manila | $1,280–2,080 | 40/100 |
| Makati | $1,440–2,240 | 48/100 |
| BGC | $1,440–2,240 | 42/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Malapascua
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Malapascua?
About $319–479 on a lean budget, $639–1,040 for a comfortable month and $1,280–2,240 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Malapascua?
A local meal is ₱120–250 ($1.9–4.0); a mid-range restaurant is ₱400–900 ($6.4–14.4) per person.
Is Philippines expensive?
Prices in Philippines are about 33% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Philippine Department of Tourism
- Chong Hua Hospital
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.