Town in Palawan, Philippines
Cost of living in Port Barton
How much a month costs in Port Barton
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $607–958 (₱38,000–60,000).
Prices in Port Barton
Typical 2026 ranges in PHP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | PHP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₱400–700 | $6.4–11.2 |
| 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 | ₱70–130 | $1.1–2.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₱300–1,000 | $4.8–16.0 |
Value for money: 95/100
A value score of 95/100 means Port Barton gives more quality of life per dollar than 94% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 64/100. It's the 7th 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 Port Barton
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Port Barton?
About $319–447 on a lean budget, $607–958 for a comfortable month and $1,200–2,080 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Port Barton?
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
- Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
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.