Island, Philippines
Cost of living in Palawan
How much a month costs in Palawan
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $799–1,360 (₱50,000–85,000).
Prices in Palawan
Typical 2026 ranges in PHP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | PHP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₱15,000–30,000 | $240–479 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₱10,000–20,000 | $160–319 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₱400–900 | $6.4–14.4 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₱1,800–4,500 | $29–72 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₱100–200 | $1.6–3.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₱400–1,000 | $6.4–16.0 |
| Cappuccino | ₱120–200 | $1.9–3.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₱80–150 | $1.3–2.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₱15–60 | $0.24–0.96 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₱100–250 | $1.6–4.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₱1,000–2,500 | $16–40 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₱400–1,000 | $6.4–16.0 |
Value for money: 85/100
A value score of 85/100 means Palawan gives more quality of life per dollar than 84% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 64/100. It's the 20th 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 Palawan
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Palawan?
About $447–639 on a lean budget, $799–1,360 for a comfortable month and $1,920–3,510 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Palawan?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₱15,000–30,000 ($240–479) a month in the center and ₱10,000–20,000 ($160–319) outside it.
How much does food cost in Palawan?
A local meal is ₱100–200 ($1.6–3.2); a mid-range restaurant is ₱400–1,000 ($6.4–16.0) 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
- Department of Tourism
- Philippine Airlines
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.