El Nido travel budget

El Nido: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to El Nido

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in El Nido for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 36 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.4 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 730* (43078 ₱)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 93 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 2.7 per person
  • $ 5.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1937* (114324 ₱)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 186 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 7 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3732* (220276 ₱)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in El Nido compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in El Nido in 2024 is 49% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in El Nido in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in El Nido by expense type

Restaurant budget in El Nido

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in El Nido is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.2/person
( $ 5.2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
( $ 14)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.3/person
( $ 5.3)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 2.6)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
( $ 0.8)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in El Nido

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in El Nido is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 88/night
($ 14 to $ 538)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 64/night
($ 7.4 to $ 294)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 18 to $ 573)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 250/night
($ 62 to $ 949)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 265/night
($ 166 to $ 607)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 91/month
($ 12 to $ 550)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 200/month
($ 17 to $ 853)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 225/month
($ 33 to $ 846)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 105/month
($ 14 to $ 577)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 196/month
($ 21 to $ 948)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in El Nido

On average, the price of supermarket food in El Nido is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

118% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.5/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.6/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 3.8)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.5)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in El Nido

On average, the price of transport in El Nido is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.3
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 62/24hrs
($ 35 to $ 106)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in El Nido

On average, budget for leisure activities in El Nido is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.2/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 5.4)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in El Nido

On average, shopping budget in El Nido is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.2/pack
($ 1.7 to $ 2.7)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 14
($ 14 to $ 14)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 19
($ 16 to $ 22)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Manila
Sydney → Manila
Sydney → Manila
$ 626
(fair price: $ 520)
Melbourne → Manila
Melbourne → Manila
Melbourne → Manila
$ 593
(fair price: $ 475)
Los Angeles → Manila
Los Angeles  → Manila
Los Angeles  → Manila
$ 1220
(fair price: $ 1048)
Toronto → Manila
Toronto → Manila
Toronto → Manila
$ 1422
(fair price: $ 1173)
Vancouver → Manila
Vancouver → Manila
Vancouver → Manila
$ 1400
(fair price: $ 1155)
New York City → Manila
New York City → Manila
New York City → Manila
$ 1223
(fair price: $ 1017)


About this information on the cost of living in El Nido

The information about the cost of living in El Nido shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in El Nido was updated on 30-11--0001.

Change currency