Which place is cheaper, London 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 London?
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 London 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 London?
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.
London
The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.
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 Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, and The Best Adventure Tours to United Kingdom.
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Puerto Princesa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPuerto Princesa $80London $296
The average daily cost (per person) in Puerto Princesa is $80, while the average daily cost in London is $296. 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 London in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPuerto Princesa $22London $171
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPuerto Princesa $44London $342
Compare Hotels in Puerto Princesa and London
Looking for a hotel in Puerto Princesa or London? 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 London Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Puerto Princesa $47London $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Princesa
Also for Puerto Princesa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Van Transfers From Airport or Hotel to Elnido or vice versa: $260
- Astoria Water Park Day Pass & Transfers: $232
- Private Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido: $203
- Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido Van Transfer: $200
- Private Transfer to El Nido: $169
- Palawan: Private San Vicente Airport Transfers: $160
- 3day van transportation: airport transfer, city sightseeing van, beach transfers: $120
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:
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Taxi Ride$20
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Heathrow Express$25
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Luggage Storage$11
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London Map$1.76
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Oyster Card$49
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Train to Gatwick Airport (2)$29
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Oyster Card$37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in London
Also for London, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Windsor Castle to/from Central London | Private Transfers: $74
- Windsor Castle and Southampton Cruise Port Transfer from London: $165
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in London HTL-APT (LHR): $141
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in London APT-HTL (LHR): $141
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in London HTL-APT (STN,LCY): $162
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in London HTL - APT (LGW,STN): $162
- Transfers from Central London to Dover Port Vice Versa: $210
- Transfer to/from London Gatwick Airport to Dover Cruise Port: $487
- Transfer to/ from London Heathrow Airport to Central London: $221
- Transfer to/ from Dover Cruise port to Central London: $504
- Transfer to the Cruise ports from your London accommodation: $111
- Transfer to or from London Luton Airport to Central London: $223
Is it cheaper to fly into Puerto Princesa or London?
Prices for flights to both London 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 $31London $81
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 London
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:
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Lunch at Starbucks$18
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Tea$8.18
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Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason$53
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Morning Tea$8.66
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Pastry$6.82
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Sushi Dinner for One$25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London
For London, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- London Sweet Treats Food Tour: Choose Your Own Sweet Treats & Tea: $48
- Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour: $53
- Italian Pizza Dinner & Comedy Show Experience, Covent Garden: $72
- London River Thames Cruise with Afternoon Tea or Dinner: $88
- London Sweet Treats Food Tour: Covent Garden & West End: $89
- London Borough Market Holiday Food Tour: Sweet Treats & Tea Tour: $89
- Peruvian Fusion Dinner & Comedy Show Experience, Covent Garden: $90
- London Foodie Adventure with Sherpa Food Tour: $99
- 2 Hour Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with 4 Tastings in London: $105
- London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Must-Do Tastings: $105
- Indian Cooking Masterclass with Market Tour: $120
- London's East End Food Tour From Bhajis to Bagels: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Puerto Princesa $6.26London $44
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in London
For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Two Tickets to a Concert$113
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London Symphony Orchestra$47
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London Pass$64
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Comedy Show$11
Tours and Activities in London
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.
- 1 Hour Guided AI Walking Tour from Big Ben London in Any Language: $31
- 2 Hours Rock and Roll Historical Walking Tour in London: $68
- 2 hour British Museum Highlights Private Guided Tour: $263
- 2 hour Walking Tour in Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage in London: $28
- 2-Hour Jack the Ripper Small Group Walking Tour in London: $24
- 2-Hour Private London Photoshoot - Full Experience: $277
- 3 Hour Private Downton Abbey London Locations Walking Tour: $263
- 3 Locks Brewing Company Tour and Tasting Experience in Camden: $35
- 3-Hour Historic Pub Experience in London: $82
- 3-Hour Private London Photography Tour of famous Landmarks: $175
- 3-Hour Private Tour of East London Graffiti & Street Art: $245
- 30 Major London Attractions Walking Tour With Photos: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPuerto Princesa $13London $21
Sample the Local Flavors in London
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:
- An Epic Bar Crawl in London United Kingdom: $15
- Historic Pub Walking Tour of London: $19
- The Jack the Ripper Pub Tour - Taverns and Dark Tales: $28
- Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail: $30
- London Pub Crawl: $35
- Pub Crawl of Central London: $35
- Sipsmith Distillery Tour and Complimentary Tasting: $41
- Potter Pub Tour for Muggles: London: $44
- Beer Babe Bar Crawl in London: $53
- London Sightseeing Gusbourne Sparkling Wine Tasting & Cheese: $68
- Pub Crawl and Sing Along London Experience: $82
- London Historical Pub Tour with Pilgrims and Pirates: $83
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Puerto Princesa and London, we can see that London 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 London 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 London would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in London 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 London Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Puerto Princesa or London?
London has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Puerto Princesa. When comparing the sizes of Puerto Princesa and London, 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.