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Cheaper alternatives to Philippines

Philippines costs USD 85–150 per person per day at a mid-range style. These destinations come in at least 10% lower per day while still fitting a similar kind of trip.

Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.

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Why these, and not a longer list

Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Philippines's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.

Cheaper alternatives to Philippines

  1. 1

    Thailand

    Thailand

    Thailand runs about 11% cheaper per day on the ground than Philippines.

    • USD 80–130 per person per day
    • 11% cheaper per day
    • Best November to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Thailand

  2. 2

    Bali & Lombok

    Indonesia

    Bali & Lombok runs about 13% cheaper per day on the ground than Philippines.

    • USD 70–135 per person per day
    • 13% cheaper per day
    • Best April to October
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Bali & Lombok

  3. 3

    Albania

    Albania

    Albania runs about 32% cheaper per day on the ground than Philippines.

    • USD 60–100 per person per day
    • 32% cheaper per day
    • Best May to September
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Albania

  4. 4

    Kerala & Goa

    India

    Kerala & Goa runs about 34% cheaper per day on the ground than Philippines.

    • USD 55–100 per person per day
    • 34% cheaper per day
    • Best November to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Kerala & Goa

  5. 5

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka runs about 15% cheaper per day on the ground than Philippines.

    • USD 70–130 per person per day
    • 15% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Sri Lanka

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    Colombia

    Colombia

    Colombia runs about 19% cheaper per day on the ground than Philippines.

    • USD 70–120 per person per day
    • 19% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Colombia

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    Morocco

    Morocco

    Morocco runs about 11% cheaper per day on the ground than Philippines.

    • USD 70–140 per person per day
    • 11% cheaper per day
    • Best March to May
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Morocco

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    Egypt

    Egypt

    Egypt runs about 15% cheaper per day on the ground than Philippines.

    • USD 70–130 per person per day
    • 15% cheaper per day
    • Best October to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, beach, hidden gems

    Destination guideBest time for Egypt

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