Which place is cheaper, Amsterdam or Puerto Princesa?
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 Puerto Princesa or Amsterdam?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Puerto Princesa and Amsterdam 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: Puerto Princesa or Amsterdam?
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.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. While it is most famous for its canals that cross and weave around the city, it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The historical architecture, scenic bridges, and energetic cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines, The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam.
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Puerto Princesa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPuerto Princesa $79Amsterdam $237
The average daily cost (per person) in Puerto Princesa is $79, while the average daily cost in Amsterdam is $237. 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 Puerto Princesa and Amsterdam in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPuerto Princesa $22Amsterdam $114
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPuerto Princesa $44Amsterdam $228
Compare Hotels in Puerto Princesa and Amsterdam
Looking for a hotel in Puerto Princesa or Amsterdam? 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: Puerto Princesa Hotel Prices and Amsterdam Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Puerto Princesa $46Amsterdam $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Princesa
Also for Puerto Princesa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Honda Bay Island: Island Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $52
- Palawan: Private San Vicente Airport Transfers: $160
- Private Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido: $203
- Private Transfer to El Nido: $169
- Private for your group - transfers Puerto princesa to elnido: $100
- Puerto Princesa City Van Transfers: $23
- Puerto Princesa Palawan Private Transfers - Airport Transfers: $30
- Astoria Water Park Day Pass & Transfers: $232
- One-Way Transfer To/From El Nido: $16
- Private Airport Transfers to/from hotel: $21
- Relaxing Massage with optional transfers: $23
- Shared Airport Transfers to/from hotel: $7.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
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Ride on Tram$3.59
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Renting a Bike$17
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One Hour Canal Cruise$11
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Single Day Transit Pass$2.92
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Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport$3.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
- VIP Transfer from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam City or Back to the Airport: $97
- VIP Amsterdam Airport Departure Transfer: $73
- Transfer from cruise port in Amsterdam to a hotel in Amsterdam: $74
- Transfer from a hotel in Amsterdam to cruise port in Amsterdam: $71
- Taxi minibus Transfer cruise port Amsterdam to Airport Amsterdam: $160
- Taxi Transfer from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam: $91
- Schiphol to Amsterdam VIP Transfer | Meet & Greet Taxi: $171
- Schiphol airport to IJmuiden Cruise Port – Luxury Transfer: $183
- Schiphol Amsterdam Airport Private Departure Transfer: $73
- Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam | Private Luxury Transfer: $109
- Schiphol Airport and Jet Center Private Transfer to Amsterdam: $149
- Schiphol Airport Transfer From Amsterdam: $171
Is it cheaper to fly into Puerto Princesa or Amsterdam?
Prices for flights to both Amsterdam and Puerto Princesa 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 dayPuerto Princesa $31Amsterdam $90
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
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
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Afternoon Tea$6.74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
- Romantic Dinner or Lunch in the Dark Amsterdam: $48
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café: $58
- Top 10 Tastes of Guided Walking Food Tour: $70
- Amsterdam Walking Food Tour with 6 Tastings and Drink: $73
- Amsterdam : Guided Cultural Food Tour: $80
- Amsterdam Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $86
- Amsterdam Food Tour: Authentic Dutch Tastings, Canals & Culture: $99
- 10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour: Small Group, Full Meal & Drinks: $107
- Private Dutch Pancake Cooking Class in an Amsterdam Canal Home: $109
- Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour: $117
- Eating Jordaan Food Tour with Dutch Tastings: $125
- Italian Pasta Cooking Class in Amsterdam with Italian Chef: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Puerto Princesa $6.16Amsterdam $41
Tours and Activities in Puerto Princesa
For Puerto Princesa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- PPS CITY TOUR: $13
- Puerto Princesa; Half day City tour: $13
- Cathedral and Baker's Hill Tour: $14
- Puerto Princesa City Tour with Snacks: $14
- Half Day City Tour with Butterfly Garden: $14
- Half-Day City Tour with Optional Massage: $14
- Half-day Puerto Princesa City Tour: $15
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan (hotel & cruiseship pick up): $20
- 2in1 City tour + museum & transportation from cruise port /hotel: $25
- Puerto Princesa Half Day City Tour (shared tour): $27
- Shared Half City Tour with SPA: $30
- Half Day City Joiners Tour | Puerto Princesa: $34
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum$6.74
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Entry for two to the Anne Frank House$19
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 hour Amsterdam City Tour in Pedicab: $114
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour of the Highlights of Amsterdam: $174
- 2 hour food tasting Tour in Amsterdam Group Tour: $103
- 2.5 hours Amsterdam Pedicab Tour: $206
- 420 Official Smoking Boat Tour in Amsterdam: $29
- 4Hrs with a Local in Full Private & Personalized Tour.: $274
- 75 minute Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise and Maritime Museum: $46
- 90-min Amsterdam Light Festival Tour: $160
- ANGLE - Experience Amsterdam With a Local Photographer: $299
- ARTIS Royal Zoo Ticket with Amsterdam Canal Cruise: $55
- Almere Outdoor Escape Game: Self-Guided City Adventure: $23
- Amsterdam (Open Boat) Cruise in Old City Center with Live Guide: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPuerto Princesa $13Amsterdam $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Halloween Leidseplein Bar Crawl & Nightclub Entry: $29
- Red Light District Halloween Pub Crawl & Nightclub: $29
- Red Light District Pub Crawl in Amsterdam with 4 Shots: $34
- Dutch Wine Tasting Experience: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Puerto Princesa and Amsterdam, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Princesa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Puerto Princesa is in Asia and Amsterdam is in Europe, 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 Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam 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 Puerto Princesa Expensive? and Is Amsterdam Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Puerto Princesa or Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Puerto Princesa. When comparing the sizes of Puerto Princesa and Amsterdam, 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.