Which place is cheaper, Puerto Princesa or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Doha or Puerto Princesa?
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 Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa?
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.
Puerto Princesa
The island of Palawan is known the Philippines' last frontier and its capital, Puerto Princesa, is considered the greenest city in the Philippines. With plenty of land that has yet to be explored and inundated with tourists, Puerto Princesa, also known as "The City of the Living God," is a nature buff's dream. Whether you want to swim with starfish, walk among the mangrove treetops, or visit the world's largest saltwater crocodile at the Palawan Nature Conservation Center, Puerto Princesa and its surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities to get into the great wide open.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $199Puerto Princesa $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $199, while the average daily cost in Puerto Princesa is $74. 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 Puerto Princesa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Puerto Princesa $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Puerto Princesa $50
Compare Hotels in Doha and Puerto Princesa
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Puerto Princesa? 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 Puerto Princesa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Puerto Princesa $52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Transit Private City Tour with Airport & Port Transfer: $68
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - West bay: $20
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Doha city: $14
- Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay : $20
- Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay: $20
- Shared Departure Transfer from Doha: $14
- Shared Departure Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Shared Arrival Transfer - Doha City: $14
- Qatar: Private Airport Transfer From or To Doha Airport!: $59
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): Transfer to Doha city: $182
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Princesa
Also for Puerto Princesa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Airport transfers from Puerto Princesa Airport to Hotels: $7.50
- Arrival airport transfer-Private airport to hotel in central area: $20
- El Nido to Port Baron Private Van Transfer: $162
- El Nido to Puerto Princesa Private Van Transfer: $157
- El Nido to Puerto Princesa van transfer: $15
- Private Transfer to El Nido: $176
- Private Transfers Puerto Princesa To Elnido: $260
- Private for your group - transfers Puerto princesa to elnido : $100
- Puerto Princesa to El Nido Private Van Transfer: $157
- Airconditioned Van Transfers to/from Sabang: $13
- Astoria Water Park Day Pass & Transfers: $240
- One-Way Transfer To/From El Nido: $16
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Puerto Princesa?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Princesa 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 $61Puerto Princesa $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
- Private Dinner on Safliya Island: $76
- Food Tour in The Pearl Qatar Island: $139
- The Pearl-Qatar Food Tour & Boat Ride: $139
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner Dune Bashing Sandboarding: $152
- BBQ Dinner at desert resort +Dune bashing & camel ride: $165
- Full-Day Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner: $175
- Full Day Desert Safari Doha/dinner included: $190
- Doha Private Full Day Desert Safari Lunch | Dinner Included: $190
- Private Full Day Desert Safari Dinner and Camel Ride in Doha: $190
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Puerto Princesa
For Puerto Princesa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Firefly Watching Tour with Dinner: $27
- Firefly Watching Paddle Boat Tour & Dinner: $28
- Jungle Firefly Watching Boat Tour & Dinner: $33
- Firefly Watching Bay Cruise with Dinner: $35
- Puerto Princesa Fireflies Watching with Dinner: $40
- Seafood Lunch or Dinner with transfers: $61
- Underground River and Firefly Watching with Dinner: $83
- Underground River with Dinner at Kalui: $83
- Balayong People's Park with Dinner and Show: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Puerto Princesa $6.92
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha-Private Combo Full Day Tour Doha City/Desert Safari 8hours: $150
- Transit/Layover Tours from Doha Airport – Explore Doha City : $89
- (Private Combo Tour) Sheikh Faisal Museum And Camel Race Track : $124
- 10 Hour Desert Safari Tour at Qatar with BBQ: $150
- 4 Hours Private Doha City Tour , Up to Group of 4 Person: $230
- 4 Hours Purple Island Mangroves Kayaking Adventure in Qatar: $130
- 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $70
- 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $59
- 4-Hour Private Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar Tour: $135
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Msheireb Museums: $100
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Msheireb Museums and city tour: $75
- 6 Hrs Doha City Tour: $140
Tours and Activities in Puerto Princesa
For Puerto Princesa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Puerto Princesa; Half day City tour: $14
- PPS CITY TOUR: $14
- Guided City Walking Tour with Snacks: $14
- Puerto Princesa City Tour with Snacks: $15
- Half-Day City Tour with Optional Massage: $15
- Half-day Puerto Princesa City Tour: $15
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines : $20
- Puerto Princesa Half Day City Tour (shared tour): $22
- Joiners Puerto Princesa City Tour: $27
- City Tour of Puerto Princesa: $35
- firefly watching tour : $35
- Underground River Tour on a Budget: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $14Puerto Princesa $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Puerto Princesa, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Princesa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Puerto Princesa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Puerto Princesa?
Doha has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Puerto Princesa. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Puerto Princesa, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.