Mountain town in Mountain Province, Philippines
Cost of living in Sagada
How much a month costs in Sagada
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $447–719 (₱28,000–45,000).
Prices in Sagada
Typical 2026 ranges in PHP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | PHP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₱300–600 | $4.8–9.6 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₱1,200–2,500 | $19–40 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₱100–200 | $1.6–3.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₱300–700 | $4.8–11.2 |
| Cappuccino | ₱80–150 | $1.3–2.4 |
| 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: 99/100
A value score of 99/100 means Sagada gives more quality of life per dollar than 98% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 64/100. It's the 1st 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 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Sagada?
About $240–383 on a lean budget, $447–719 for a comfortable month and $878–1,600 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Sagada?
A local meal is ₱100–200 ($1.6–3.2); a mid-range restaurant is ₱300–700 ($4.8–11.2) 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
- Sagada Tourism (municipality)
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.