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Cost of Living in Siargao - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $477 (excluding rent), and $768 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,122 (excluding rent), and $1,632 including rent.
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๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.51 โ‚ฑ209
$1.75 โ‚ฑ104
$8.77 โ‚ฑ521
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$19.69 โ‚ฑ1,170
$14.14 โ‚ฑ840
$44.74 โ‚ฑ2,659
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.36 โ‚ฑ199
$2.67 โ‚ฑ159
$4.89 โ‚ฑ291
Cappuccino
$2.54 โ‚ฑ151
$1.22 โ‚ฑ72.5
$4.36 โ‚ฑ259
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.79 โ‚ฑ46.84
$0.49 โ‚ฑ29.28
$1.35 โ‚ฑ80.2
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 โ‚ฑ21.83
$0.26 โ‚ฑ15.51
$0.69 โ‚ฑ40.78
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.24 โ‚ฑ74.0
$0.87 โ‚ฑ51.8
$2.26 โ‚ฑ135
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.16 โ‚ฑ128
$1.44 โ‚ฑ85.6
$4.07 โ‚ฑ242
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.82 โ‚ฑ108
$1.38 โ‚ฑ82.1
$2.84 โ‚ฑ169
White Bread (500g)
$1.21 โ‚ฑ71.8
$0.87 โ‚ฑ51.6
$1.73 โ‚ฑ103
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.95 โ‚ฑ56.3
$0.79 โ‚ฑ47.11
$1.20 โ‚ฑ71.2
Eggs
$2.07 โ‚ฑ123
$1.30 โ‚ฑ77.1
$2.81 โ‚ฑ167
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.08 โ‚ฑ480
$3.58 โ‚ฑ213
$14.29 โ‚ฑ849
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.34 โ‚ฑ258
$2.71 โ‚ฑ161
$6.33 โ‚ฑ376
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.68 โ‚ฑ456
$6.16 โ‚ฑ366
$10.25 โ‚ฑ609
Apples (1kg)
$2.89 โ‚ฑ172
$1.75 โ‚ฑ104
$4.38 โ‚ฑ260
Banana (1kg)
$1.50 โ‚ฑ89.4
$0.87 โ‚ฑ51.7
$2.81 โ‚ฑ167
Oranges (1kg)
$2.70 โ‚ฑ161
$1.45 โ‚ฑ86.1
$5.34 โ‚ฑ317
Tomato (1kg)
$1.55 โ‚ฑ92.2
$0.79 โ‚ฑ46.68
$2.61 โ‚ฑ155
Potato (1kg)
$2.20 โ‚ฑ131
$1.17 โ‚ฑ69.6
$3.46 โ‚ฑ206
Onion (1kg)
$2.64 โ‚ฑ157
$1.82 โ‚ฑ108
$4.55 โ‚ฑ271
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.11 โ‚ฑ66.1
$0.59 โ‚ฑ35.19
$1.81 โ‚ฑ107
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 โ‚ฑ44.81
$0.45 โ‚ฑ26.64
$1.36 โ‚ฑ80.5
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.83 โ‚ฑ168
$2.43 โ‚ฑ144
$3.53 โ‚ฑ210
Wine (Bottle)
$6.97 โ‚ฑ414
$3.49 โ‚ฑ207
$12.21 โ‚ฑ726
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.20 โ‚ฑ71.4
$0.81 โ‚ฑ48.40
$1.80 โ‚ฑ107
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 โ‚ฑ122
$1.13 โ‚ฑ67.0
$2.73 โ‚ฑ162
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.28 โ‚ฑ16.77
$0.22 โ‚ฑ13.04
$0.28 โ‚ฑ16.77
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.83 โ‚ฑ49.55
$0.74 โ‚ฑ43.98
$0.93 โ‚ฑ55.1
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.24 โ‚ฑ14.31
$0.15 โ‚ฑ8.71
$0.47 โ‚ฑ28.01
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.11 โ‚ฑ125
$2.11 โ‚ฑ125
$3.51 โ‚ฑ209
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.14 โ‚ฑ67.8
$1.08 โ‚ฑ64.2
$1.26 โ‚ฑ75.1
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.9K โ‚ฑ1.6M
$25.1K โ‚ฑ1.5M
$28.7K โ‚ฑ1.7M
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.3K โ‚ฑ1.2M
$19.4K โ‚ฑ1.2M
$22.9K โ‚ฑ1.4M
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$113 โ‚ฑ6,723
$80.2 โ‚ฑ4,769
$194 โ‚ฑ11.6K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$33.24 โ‚ฑ1,975
$8.98 โ‚ฑ534
$44.92 โ‚ฑ2,669
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$27.45 โ‚ฑ1,632
$23.91 โ‚ฑ1,421
$38.96 โ‚ฑ2,316
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$34.34 โ‚ฑ2,041
$14.35 โ‚ฑ853
$40.37 โ‚ฑ2,399
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.30 โ‚ฑ255
$0.86 โ‚ฑ51.3
$4.30 โ‚ฑ255
Cinema Ticket
$5.80 โ‚ฑ344
$4.32 โ‚ฑ257
$7.79 โ‚ฑ463
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$154 โ‚ฑ9,177
$67.7 โ‚ฑ4,022
$361 โ‚ฑ21.5K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,342 โ‚ฑ258.0K
$2,141 โ‚ฑ127.3K
$8,030 โ‚ฑ477.2K
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$46.34 โ‚ฑ2,754
$8.97 โ‚ฑ533
$71.8 โ‚ฑ4,264
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.15 โ‚ฑ1,554
$8.71 โ‚ฑ518
$52.3 โ‚ฑ3,108
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$73.9 โ‚ฑ4,389
$43.44 โ‚ฑ2,581
$104 โ‚ฑ6,196
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$52.2 โ‚ฑ3,100
$31.30 โ‚ฑ1,860
$104 โ‚ฑ6,200
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$261 โ‚ฑ15.5K
$151 โ‚ฑ8,967
$355 โ‚ฑ21.1K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$173 โ‚ฑ10.3K
$100 โ‚ฑ5,943
$222 โ‚ฑ13.2K
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$583 โ‚ฑ34.6K
$264 โ‚ฑ15.7K
$763 โ‚ฑ45.3K
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$389 โ‚ฑ23.1K
$210 โ‚ฑ12.5K
$481 โ‚ฑ28.6K
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,339 โ‚ฑ139.0K
$817 โ‚ฑ48.6K
$2,339 โ‚ฑ139.0K
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$887 โ‚ฑ52.7K
$356 โ‚ฑ21.2K
$887 โ‚ฑ52.7K
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.67
4.5
8.5

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Last update: January 12, 2026

Siargao Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

Download
44
Mbps
Upload
6
Mbps
Latency
35
ms

Fixed Broadband

Download
39
Mbps
Upload
9
Mbps
Latency
44
ms
The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.
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Cost of Living in Siargao - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Siargao affordable for travelers, expats, and digital nomads compared with other island destinations?
If you measure it against other tropical destinations, Siargao tends to feel approachable for travelers, expats, and digital nomads who stay awhile. Cost of Living in Siargao is influenced by location, season, and your routines โ€“ outside the main General Luna surf belts, youโ€™ll find more budget-friendly guesthouses and simple eats. Short-term stays can be pricier, but longer rentals often unlock better rates, and cooking at home or in guesthouses helps with daily costs. Local transport options like motorbike rentals and shared shuttles keep expenses in check, while activities rise with peak season. Tip: plan a weekly budget, cluster errands, and book non-peak periods when possible.
Whatโ€™s daily life like for someone living there, including housing search, food options, transport, and errands?
Housing on Siargao runs from simple fan rooms to modern studios; many nomads start in General Luna or Pacifico and move after they settle into a vibe. Food is a mix of local eateries and fresh seafood; cooking a few meals at a rental helps control costs. Transport is usually a scooter or bicycle, with occasional shared rides for longer trips. For errands, keep a flexible schedule and shop at local markets for produce. Siargao living cost is a handy shorthand to compare weekly needs and seasonality. Tip: scout multiple listings, verify wifi, and ask about water and electricity usage before signing.
How can you optimize quality of life and budget, including seasonality, neighborhood fit, and money-saving strategies?
Quality of life in Siargao comes from a balance of natural beauty and practical routines. Use a simple budgeting framework: fixed essentials (rent, utilities) plus flexible discretionary spending for meals and activities. To save, consider longer stays to lock in favorable rates, cook at home, and choose evening or off-peak activities. Seasonality affects crowds and availability more than value; plan around shoulder periods if possible. Neighborhood fit matters: General Luna offers cafes and beach access; Pacifico or Dapa feel quieter yet connected via ferries. Tip: map your week around groceries, co-working slots, and reliable wifi spots to minimize back-and-forth.
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