Cost of Living in Boracay
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Boracay, Philippines
Average Monthly Cost
$1,600
per month
Budget
$630
Mid-Range
$989
Comfortable
$1,720
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $280 | $350 | $500 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $220 | $305 | $600 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $84 | $120 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $630 | $989 | $1,720 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$500/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$350/mo
Hostel$20/night
Airbnb$800/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$5
Mid-range Restaurant$12
Weekly Groceries$60
Coffee$3
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$120
SIM Card (Data)$15/mo
Gym Membership$40/mo
How Boracay Compares
+17%
vs Asia
average
-10%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇵🇭Boracay$1,600/mo
Asia Average$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
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💡 Money-Saving Tips for Boracay
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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