Which place is cheaper, Faro 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 Faro?
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 Faro 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 Faro?
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.
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal.
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Puerto Princesa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPuerto Princesa $80Faro $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Puerto Princesa is $80, while the average daily cost in Faro is $182. 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 Faro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPuerto Princesa $22Faro $85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPuerto Princesa $44Faro $170
Compare Hotels in Puerto Princesa and Faro
Looking for a hotel in Puerto Princesa or Faro? 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 Faro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Puerto Princesa $47Faro $11
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
- 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
- Shared Transfer Puerto Princesa/Port Barton: $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers taxi tours golf wedding: $60
- Transfer From Faro Algarve To Lisbon: $294
- Shared Departure Transfer: Algarve Hotels to Faro Airport: $14
- Private transfers between Faro and Tavira/Cabanas de Tavira: $71
- Private transfers between Faro and Sagres: $165
- Private transfers between Faro and Isla Canela/Cristina/Islantill: $129
- Private transfers between Faro and Huelva: $188
- Private transfers between Faro and Hotel Vila Recife: $53
- Private transfers between Faro and Hotel São Rafael Atlântico: $53
- Private transfers between Faro and Hotel Alfagar Alto da Colina: $53
- Private transfers between Faro and Guía: $59
- Private transfers between Faro and Carvoeiro: $82
Is it cheaper to fly into Puerto Princesa or Faro?
Prices for flights to both Faro 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 $31Faro $71
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Olhão Fish Market & Food Tour: $111
- Faro Food Tour & Drinks and City highlights 10 Tastings: $116
- Algarve Private Wine and Food Tour From Faro: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Puerto Princesa $6.30Faro $11
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
- Best of Puerto Princesa Palawan Signature 3Day Tour in 1 Package: $195
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines: $20
- Deals: Puerto Princesa Palawan 2days Tours & 2n Inn accomodation: $250
- 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: $54
- Half Day City Joiners Tour | Puerto Princesa: $34
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- 2 Hours Boat Tour Fishermen's Route in Ria Formosa: $29
- 2 Hours Kayak Island Tour in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa: $76
- Algarve Buggy Tours: $235
- Algarve Dolphin Watching & Marine Life Eco Tour: $69
- Algarve Uncovered: Coast, Culture, and Villages Tour: $1.15
- Algarve and Tavira East Coast Private Tour From Faro: $235
- Algarve: 4x4 Adventure, Flamingos, Salt Pans & Local Tasting: $81
- Amoreira River Kayak Tour: $59
- Amoreira River Stand Up Paddle Tour: $59
- Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast: $59
- Benagil Caves, Albufeira and Carvoeiro Private Tour From Algarve: $235
- Birdwatching in Ria Formosa - Eco Boat Tour from Faro: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPuerto Princesa $13Faro $3.56
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Tour & Wine tasting - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $24
- Faro Pub Crawl Night of Drinks Games VIP Club Entry: $27
- Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting: $29
- Algarve Wine Tasting in Faro downtown: $53
- Portuguese Wine Tasting& Tapas in the heart of Faro: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Puerto Princesa and Faro, we can see that Faro 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 Faro 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 Faro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Faro 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 Faro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Puerto Princesa or Faro?
Puerto Princesa has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Faro. When comparing the sizes of Puerto Princesa and Faro, 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.