Which place is cheaper, Puerto Princesa or Helsinki?
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 Helsinki 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 Helsinki 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: Helsinki or Puerto Princesa?
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital of Finland and dates back to 1550. Helsinki is an international metropolis with a diverse population, but also a small town vibe. The city itself has a population of just over 600,000 but the metropolitan area, including Espoo and Vantaa, has a population of more than 1.3 million. There are many outdoor bars and cafes that take advantage of the warmer summer months. During this time there are long days, and the population floods into the street after a long and cold winter, so visiting during the summer is a fun and lively experience.
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 10-Day Tours in Finland, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Finland, 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 dayHelsinki €164Puerto Princesa €70
The average daily cost (per person) in Helsinki is €164, while the average daily cost in Puerto Princesa is €70. 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 Helsinki and Puerto Princesa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHelsinki €73Puerto Princesa €20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHelsinki €146Puerto Princesa €40
Compare Hotels in Helsinki and Puerto Princesa
Looking for a hotel in Helsinki 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: Helsinki Hotel Prices and Puerto Princesa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Helsinki €22Puerto Princesa €41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Helsinki
Also for Helsinki, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- The Executive Helsinki Transfer*****: $257
- Private transfer from Helsinki Airport with Meet & Greet: $791
- Private VIP Transfer in Helsinki: $76
- Private VIP Transfer from or to Helsinki Airport: $76
- Private Transfer: Helsinki to Cruise Port by Business Car: $91
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Helsinki by Business Car: $91
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Helsinki City by Luxury Van: $92
- Private Transfer from Helsinki Port to Helsinki Airport (HEL): $66
- Private Transfer from Helsinki Hotels to Helsinki Cruise Terminal: $66
- Private Transfer from Helsinki Cruise Terminal to Helsinki hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Helsinki City Hotels to Kotka Cruise Port: $161
- Private Transfer from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Helsinki Port: $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Princesa
Also for Puerto Princesa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to/from Puerto Princesa and El Nido: $17
- Transfer between Puerto Princesa and El Nido: $18
- Shared Transfer Puerto Princesa/Port Barton: $17
- Puerto Princesa:El Nido – Shared Van Transfer: $14
- Van Transfers to/from Sabang or Astoria: $116
- Transfers to/from Port Barton: $14
- Shared Airport Transfers to/from hotel: $7.11
- Relaxing Massage with optional transfers: $23
- Private Airport Transfers to/from hotel: $21
- One-Way Transfer To/From El Nido: $16
- Astoria Water Park Day Pass & Transfers: $232
- Puerto Princesa Palawan Private Transfers - Airport Transfers: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Helsinki or Puerto Princesa?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Princesa and Helsinki 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 dayHelsinki €59Puerto Princesa €27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Helsinki Authentic Walking Food Tour with 8 Local Tastings: $117
- FOOD Tour with Roof Top Bar in Helsinki: $193
- Helsinki Food Tour: A Culinary Experience with a Local: $261
- Sauna and Dinner with Locals in a Lake-Side Home near Helsinki: $280
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 Paddle Boat Tour & Dinner: $27
- Jungle Firefly Watching Boat Tour & Dinner: $32
- Firefly Watching Bay Cruise with Dinner: $34
- Firefly Watching with Dinner: $39
- Firefly Watching Tour with Dinner: $53
- Seafood Lunch or Dinner with transfers: $59
- Underground River with Dinner at Kalui: $80
- Underground River and Firefly Watching with Dinner: $87
- Balayong People's Park with Dinner and Show: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Helsinki €27Puerto Princesa €5.49
Tours and Activities in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hours Private VIP Tour by Modern Boat in Helsinki Archipelago: $297
- A Finntastic Walking Tour of Underground Helsinki: $27
- A Finntastic Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $23
- A Private Walking Tour Through Helsinki: $285
- A Walking Tour Through WWI Land Fortifications: $285
- Adventure Day: $46
- All Inclusive Luxury Day Cruise Helsinki to Tallinn Self Guided: $263
- Best of Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours): $66
- Capital of Contrasts: A Self Guided Audio Tour in Helsinki: $20
- City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $41
- Classic Car Sightseeing Ride in Helsinki and Nuuksio with Locals: $223
- Cruise Friendly Helsinki Tour: $81
Tours and Activities in Puerto Princesa
For Puerto Princesa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2in1 City tour + museum & transportation from cruise port /hotel: $25
- 3D2N El Nido Experience: $250
- 3d2n ELNIDO Package tour: $280
- 5D4N Puerto Princesa & El Nido Experience: $299
- Adventure package (3 days tour + Accomodation ): $234
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan (hotel & cruiseship pick up): $20
- El Nido Day Tour: $80
- From Honda Bay Island Hopping Full-Day Tour: $40
- Full Day Excursion: UNESCO Underground River Tour: $48
- Full-Day UNESCO Underground River Tour: $60
- Half Day City Joiners Tour | Puerto Princesa: $34
- Half-Day City Tour | Puerto Princesa: $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHelsinki €16Puerto Princesa €11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Helsinki and Puerto Princesa, we can see that Helsinki is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Princesa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Helsinki is in Europe 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 Helsinki would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Helsinki 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 Helsinki Expensive? and Is Puerto Princesa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Helsinki or Puerto Princesa?
Helsinki has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Puerto Princesa. When comparing the sizes of Helsinki 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.