Which place is cheaper, Bruges 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 Bruges?
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 Bruges 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 Bruges?
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.
Bruges
Located in the northern part of Belgium, in Flanders, Bruges is one of the most charming and well preserved cities in Europe. With its stone streets and charming shops, it is a postcard perfect city that seems to have jumped out of the pages of a Disney fairytale. The city itself is quite compact, adding to the charm and making it easily walkable. Even given its old world charm, it manages to present a cosmopolitan air as well. There's an active nightlife, but during the day the historical city center is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace. You can take a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets or you can wander around on your own. Be sure to swing into some of the museums, cathedrals, and churches you'll see along the way. There are now shops everywhere that are designed to appeal to tourists. While some may be easy to walk by, it takes the strongest souls to ignore the chocolate shops you'll see on your way.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Belgium, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPuerto Princesa $81Bruges $187
The average daily cost (per person) in Puerto Princesa is $81, while the average daily cost in Bruges is $187. 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 Bruges in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPuerto Princesa $23Bruges $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPuerto Princesa $46Bruges $138
Compare Hotels in Puerto Princesa and Bruges
Looking for a hotel in Puerto Princesa or Bruges? 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 Bruges Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Puerto Princesa $48Bruges $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Princesa
Also for Puerto Princesa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Astoria Water Park Day Pass & Transfers: $232
- Private Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido: $203
- Private Transfer to El Nido: $169
- Palawan: Private San Vicente Airport Transfers: $160
- Van Transfers to/from Sabang or Astoria: $116
- Private for your group - transfers Puerto princesa to elnido: $100
- Transfer from Puerto Princesa Airport PPS to Puerto Princesa Port: $58
- Honda Bay Island: Island Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $52
- Puerto Princesa City Van Transfers: $23
- Relaxing Massage with optional transfers: $23
- Private Airport Transfers to/from hotel: $21
- Transfer between Puerto Princesa and El Nido: $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bruges
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bruges:
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Five Day Bus Pass$17
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Bike Rental for Day$9.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bruges
Also for Bruges, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Bruges to Lille, English-speaking driver: $145
- Private transfer from Bruges to Brussels, 2h Stop in Ghent: $209
- Private direct transfer from Cruise Port Zeebrugge to Brussels: $185
- Private direct transfer from Bruges to The Hague: $284
- Private direct transfer from Bruges to Brussels: $149
- Private Transfert from Bruges to Brussels Airport By Business car: $255
- Private Transfer from Zeebrugge Cruise Port to Brussels hotels: $238
- Private Transfer from Zeebrugge Cruise Port to Bruges hotels: $73
- Private Transfer from Ostend Bruges Airport OST to Zeebrugge Port: $232
- Private Transfer from Bruges to Brussels By Business car: $161
- Private Transfer from Bruges City Hotels to Zeebrugge Cruise Port: $73
- Ostend Bruges Airport(OST) to Bruges- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $139
Is it cheaper to fly into Puerto Princesa or Bruges?
Prices for flights to both Bruges 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 $32Bruges $103
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 Bruges
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bruges:
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Cup of Tea$2.32
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Sandwich for Lunch$3.77
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bruges
For Bruges, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small‑Group Food Tour: Eight Signature Tastings of Bruges: $121
- Bruges Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $149
- The 10 Tastings of Bruges With Locals: Private Food Tour: $156
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Puerto Princesa $6.35Bruges $18
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
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines: $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
- Half-day Puerto Princesa City Tour: $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bruges
For Bruges, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Groeninge Museum Entrance$9.28
Tours and Activities in Bruges
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bruges.
- "Edges of Brugge" Photo Tour - 2hr open city tour & workshop: $93
- "Essential Brugge" Photo Tour - 3hr private city tour & workshop: $290
- "Hidden Brugge" Photo Tour - 2hr open city tour & workshop: $93
- "Shades of Brugge" Photo Tour - 3hr private city tour & workshop: $290
- 2-Hour Bruges Walking Tour with Chocolate Tasting: $3.46
- 6 Hour Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port: $79
- BRYGGJA ROMANTICA - 3 Hour Romantic Tour in Bruges: $52
- Best Bruges Cruise-Friendly Tour including Canal Boat Ride: $64
- Best Bruges Shore Excursion from Your Ship with Canal Cruise: $73
- Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise: $76
- BikeTour Bruges & Damme in Spanish and English: $204
- Blankenberge: Offshore Wind Farm Tour by Boat: $104
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPuerto Princesa $13Bruges $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Bruges
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bruges:
- Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery and Distillery Visit: $19
- Bruges Brewery & Distillery - Discover & Taste on your own pace: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Puerto Princesa and Bruges, we can see that Bruges 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 Bruges 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 Bruges would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bruges 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 Bruges Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Puerto Princesa or Bruges?
Puerto Princesa has a larger population, and is about 35% larger than the population of Bruges. When comparing the sizes of Puerto Princesa and Bruges, 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.