Which place is cheaper, Lisbon 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 Lisbon?
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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon?
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.
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Puerto Princesa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPuerto Princesa $80Lisbon $194
The average daily cost (per person) in Puerto Princesa is $80, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $194. 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 Lisbon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPuerto Princesa $22Lisbon $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPuerto Princesa $44Lisbon $146
Compare Hotels in Puerto Princesa and Lisbon
Looking for a hotel in Puerto Princesa or Lisbon? 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 Lisbon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Puerto Princesa $47Lisbon $29
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: $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride$7.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP transfer from the airport to Lisbon hotels: $23
- Transfers from/to Lisbon Airport to: Fátima / Nazaré / Alcobaça..: $280
- Transfers from Lisbon airport and to Lisbon Airport: $175
- Transfers - Lisbon Centre - > Lisbon Airport: $58
- Transfer to Setubal (not Troia or Comporta) from Lisbon: $58
- Transfer to Porto Covo from Lisbon: $271
- Transfer to Peniche /Amoreira / Baleal from Lisbon: $237
- Transfer to Nazaré from Lisbon: $250
- Transfer to Lamego from Lisbon: $239
- Transfer to Figueira da Foz from Lisbon: $254
- Transfer to Fátima from Lisbon: $268
- Transfer to Fátima from Lisbon: $281
Is it cheaper to fly into Puerto Princesa or Lisbon?
Prices for flights to both Lisbon 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 $31Lisbon $85
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 Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lisbon Night Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $35
- Lisbon Sunset Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $35
- Lisbon Pizza & Sangria Escape on a Cozy Boat Cruise: $35
- Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks: $55
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $63
- Dinner with Rising Stars of Fado at Canto do Poeta: $64
- Show in Lisbon with Dinner: $76
- Sexy Cabaret Show with Dinner in Lisbon: $76
- Taste Lisbon Like a Local: The Ultimate Full-Meal Food Tour: $76
- Award-Winning Guided Walking Food Tour with Local Drinks: $80
- Private Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon with Paula: $84
- Lisbon Flavors and Traditions Walking Food Tour: $87
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Puerto Princesa $6.27Lisbon $28
Tours and Activities in Puerto Princesa
For Puerto Princesa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 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 from Puerto Princesa: $27
- Half-Day City Tour | Puerto Princesa: $53
- Half-day Puerto Princesa City Tour: $15
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Évora - Full day Private Guided tour from Lisbon by minivan: $254
- Évora Private Tour: $262
- Évora Private Tour - Cork & Roman Legacy: $268
- Évora and Megalithic Circuit 10H Private Tour From Lisbon/Cascais: $280
- Évora and Monsaraz Full Day Private Tour: $282
- Óbidos (Medieval Town) Half Day Private Tour from Lisbon: $210
- Óbidos Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.46
- Óbidos The Medieval Queen’s Village in Portugal Full Day Tour: $136
- "Lisbon by Night" up to 6 people, private tour: $67
- 1 Hour Scenic Tuk Tuk Tour through Chiado and Bairro Alto + Ebook: $187
- 1-day tour to Queluz Palace, Mafra Monastery, Ericeira and Castelo dos: $146
- 2 Hour Óbidos Family Walking Private Tour: Explore Marvels: $249
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPuerto Princesa $13Lisbon $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $23
- Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif at Portuguese Wine Bar: $28
- Halloween Haunts: Lisbon Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Wine Tasting with the best view in Lisbon: $52
- Wine tasting at Quinta das Murgas: $64
- Arrabida and Sesimbra Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon with Wine Tasting: $71
- Wine Tasting and Culture: $73
- Lisbon Small-Group Portuguese Food and Wine Tour: $77
- Portuguese Wine Tasting and Food Pairing: $82
- From Évora, Monsaraz, Wine Tasting & Cristo Rei: $92
- NYE Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entry: $93
- Devour Lisbon Bairro Alto Evening Food & Wine Tour: $104
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Puerto Princesa and Lisbon, we can see that Lisbon 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon 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 Lisbon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Puerto Princesa or Lisbon?
Lisbon has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Puerto Princesa. When comparing the sizes of Puerto Princesa and Lisbon, 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.