Which place is cheaper, Palawan or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Doha or Palawan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Palawan can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Palawan?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
Palawan
Palawan is an archipelagic province of the Philippines, named for its largest island which measures about 450 kilometers (or 280 miles) long. The island is known as an ecological frontier with plenty of beaches and resorts as well as opportunities to see a diverse array of wildlife and their habitats on land and sea.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245Palawan $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, while the average daily cost in Palawan is $39. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Doha and Palawan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $120Palawan $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $240Palawan $24
Compare Hotels in Doha and Palawan
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Palawan? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Doha Hotel Prices and Palawan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Palawan $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Transfer from Hamad Airport to Doha City - Stress-Free Tranafer: $60
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Private Transfer from Doha Hamad Airport(DOH) to Doha Cruise Port: $93
- Private Transfer from Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha Port: $50
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels: $56
- Private Doha Airport Transfer | Hamad Airport (DOH): $40
- Private Arrival Transfer to Sumaysimah: $70
- Private Arrival Transfer - Al Khor: $81
- Hamad Airport Transfer Service – 24/7 Door-to-Door Transport: $98
- From North of Qatar Guided Tour with Transfers: $90
- From North of Qatar Guided Tour with Transfers: $35
- Entry to Angry Birds World with Transfer to Park and Top Up- Private Tour: $174
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palawan
Also for Palawan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Busuanga Palawan Private Airport Transfer to Coron Town: $68
- Coron Airport Shared Hotel Transfers: $10
- Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch and Transfer: $45
- El Nido (Lio) Airport Transfers: $50
- El Nido Beginner Surf Lesson with Lunch and Round-Trip Transfers: $73
- El Nido Big Lagoon and Tropical Island Private Tour with Transfer: $179
- El Nido Tour C with Lunch and Transfers: $49
- El Nido Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $44
- Private Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $79
- Private Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido: $203
- Private Van Transfer : From El Nido to Puerto Princesa Palawan: $218
- Private Van Transfer Coron Town to Airport: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Palawan?
Prices for flights to both Palawan and Doha change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayDoha $106Palawan $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $25
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Dinner with BBQ Buffet & Transfers: $26
- Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $34
- Traditional Arabian Dhow Cruise with Sunset and Skyline Dinner: $40
- Moonlight on Marina Traditional Dhow Cruise With Optional Dinner: $42
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Tour with Dinner on board: $50
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $55
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Doha Desert Safari: Sunset Dune Bashing Camp Access & Dinner: $135
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $149
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
- Full Day Desert Safari in Qatar with Lunch/Dinner by sea side: $159
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palawan
For Palawan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- El Nido Fishing with Local Fisherman with Sunset Dinner: $134
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Palawan $4.74
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Private Dhow Boat Cruise of Doha: $95
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- 4 Hour Doha City Night Private Tour with Pickup from Doha: $50
- 4 Hours-Doha City Tour from AirPort/ Hotel: $54
- 4 Hrs Private Doha Tour: Discover the City’s Premier Attractions!: $115
- 4 hours Desert Safari Experience in Doha up to Group of 5: $260
- 4-Hours Guided City Tour in Doha (Souq, Katara, Pearl, Lusail): $60
- 6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha: $109
- 8 Hours Doha City and West of Qatar Private Tour: $145
- 8-hour Doha tour: Cultural site, Heritage market, Modern Landmark: $149
- Arabian Dhow Cruise in Doha with Sunset and Skyline Views: $37
- Attractions of Doha City Exploration ( 4-Hours Doha City Tour): $60
Tours and Activities in Palawan
For Palawan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Half-day Puerto Princesa City Tour: $15
- Coron Town Tour with Maquinit Hot Spring: $19
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan (hotel & cruiseship pick up): $20
- Puerto Princesa 2in1 City Tour with Museum sightseeing excursion: $25
- Coron Island Hopping Tour A with Kayangan Lake: $25
- 2in1 City tour + museum & transportation from cruise port /hotel: $25
- Coron Island Hopping Tour Snorkel, Swim, and Relax: $29
- Coron Island Hopping Tour B with Skeleton Wreck & Barracuda Lake: $32
- Puerto Princesa half day City tour a sightseeing excursion: $35
- Joiners Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour: $38
- Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Tour with Lunch: $38
- Coron Reefs and Wrecks Tour: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Palawan $6.77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Palawan, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Palawan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Palawan is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Palawan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palawan and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Palawan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Palawan Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.