Is Philippines expensive for travelers?

Philippines is a expensive cost destination for travelers

Is Philippines safe for tourists?

Safety index in Philippines is 39/100 — higher means safer

What is the healthcare quality in Philippines?

Healthcare quality in Philippines scores 21/100

What is the quality of life like in Philippines?

Quality of life score for Philippines is 59/100 — climate, culture and leisure

How is the infrastructure in Philippines?

Infrastructure score in Philippines is 26/100 — transport, internet and public services

How does Philippines rank as a travel destination?

Philippines ranks #78 out of ~100 countries globally

What is the overall travel score for Philippines?

Philippines scores 30/100 as a travel and living destination

How many tourists visit Philippines each year?

Philippines welcomes 1.5M international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Philippines?

GDP per capita in Philippines is $4.2k

What is the life expectancy in Philippines?

Average life expectancy in Philippines is 69.9 years

What is the population of Philippines?

Philippines has a population of 116.8M

What currency is used in Philippines?

The currency in Philippines is PHP ₱

What language is spoken in Philippines?

The official language in Philippines is Filipino

Can you pay by card in Philippines?

Paying in Philippines: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Philippines?

Emergency number in Philippines is 911 — police, ambulance and fire

How much does a coffee cost in El Nido?

Cappuccino price in El Nido, Philippines is $3.93

How much does a beer cost in El Nido?

Draft beer (0.5L) in El Nido, Philippines costs $1.43

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in El Nido?

Budget restaurant lunch in El Nido, Philippines costs $5.36

How much are weekly groceries in El Nido?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in El Nido, Philippines cost $9.82

How much does a taxi cost per km in El Nido?

Taxi or Uber per km in El Nido, Philippines costs $0.43

How much does public transport cost in El Nido?

Single transit ticket in El Nido, Philippines costs $0.43

What is the price of petrol in El Nido?

Petrol 95 per litre in El Nido, Philippines is $1.43

How much does internet cost in El Nido?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in El Nido, Philippines costs $27.14/month

What is the average salary in El Nido?

Average monthly net salary in El Nido, Philippines is $1,111

ASIA / PHILIPPINES

El Nido

Triplandio El Nido guide covers 3 travel guides across 12 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 12 self-guided walking tours in El Nido with 51 POI, spanning 44.3 km in total. Get inspired by 5 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 3

Areas 12

Local food 5

Tours / POI 12 / 51

Day / Night 29° / 25°

Local Time 6:24

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City & Country Data Philippines (El Nido)

Key travel data for El Nido — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Philippines

Cost 💰 HIGH

Safety 🔒 39

Health 🏥 21

Lifestyle ⭐ 59

Infra 🏗️ 26

Rank 🎯 #78

Score 📊 30

Tourists ✈️ 1.5M/y

GDP/cap 💵 $4.2k

Life Exp ❤️ 69.9 yrs

Population 👥 116.8M

Currency 💱 PHP ₱

Language 🗣️ Filipino

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 911

💰 Prices in El Nido

Coffee ☕ $3.93

Beer 🍺 $1.43

Lunch 🍽️ $5.36

Groceries 🛒 $9.82/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $0.43

Transit 🚇 $0.43

Fuel ⛽ $1.43/l

Internet 📡 $27.14/m

Salary 💵 $1,111/m

Best time to visit El Nido (Philippines)

Now (September) avg: 27°C, wetter month, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Mar & Feb.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 29°C / 25°C

Sunrise / Sunset 5:51 / 17:56

Local time 6:24

Sea Temp 30°C

Best Months

Mar & Feb

J Jan F Feb

M Mar

A Apr M May J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep

O Oct N Nov D Dec

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

Sea temperature Sea warmth for swimming, by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

Sunshine Hours of sun per day, by month.

Traditional Local Food El Nido (Philippines)

Soup Meat

Chao Long

chow-long · El Nido Vietnamese Pho

Pho inspired beef noodle soup.

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Main course Fish & Seafood

Grilled Catch of the Day

Inihaw na Huli Ng Araw

In-ee-how nuh hoo-lee nung ah-ro-ow

Freshly caught fish, grilled simply with local spices.

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Soup Meat

Kinalas

kee-nah-las

Noodle soup with flavorful meat broth.

Open Kinalas recipe

Starter Vegetarian

Lato Salad

lah-toe sah-lahd · Seaweed salad

Fresh seaweed salad with local ingredients.

Open Lato Salad recipe

Street food Fish & Seafood

Tamilok

tah-mee-lock · Woodworm delicacy

A unique, mollusk-like delicacy served fresh.

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