Which place is cheaper, Oslo 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 Oslo?
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 Oslo 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 Oslo?
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.
Oslo
Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.
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 Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway.
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Puerto Princesa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPuerto Princesa $80Oslo $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Puerto Princesa is $80, while the average daily cost in Oslo is $161. 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 Oslo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPuerto Princesa $22Oslo $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPuerto Princesa $44Oslo $158
Compare Hotels in Puerto Princesa and Oslo
Looking for a hotel in Puerto Princesa or Oslo? 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 Oslo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Puerto Princesa $47Oslo $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Princesa
Also for Puerto Princesa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Airport Transfers to/from hotel: $7.11
- Transfers to/from Port Barton: $14
- Puerto Princesa:El Nido – Shared Van Transfer: $14
- One-Way Transfer To/From El Nido: $16
- Transfer to/from Puerto Princesa and El Nido: $17
- Shared Transfer Puerto Princesa/Port Barton: $17
- Transfer between Puerto Princesa and El Nido: $18
- Private Airport Transfers to/from hotel: $21
- Relaxing Massage with optional transfers: $23
- Puerto Princesa City Van Transfers: $23
- Puerto Princesa Palawan Private Transfers - Airport Transfers: $27
- Honda Bay Island: Island Tour with Lunch & Transfer: $52
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
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Tram Ticket$7.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
- Trondheim Private Transfer from Trondheim (TRD) Airport to City centre: $194
- Private Transfer from Oslo hotels to Oslo Cruise Port: $71
- Private Transfer from Oslo Cruise Port to Oslo Airport (OSL): $95
- Private Transfer from Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL: $265
- Private Transfer from Oslo Airport to Oslo City Centre: $155
- Private Transfer from Oslo Airport (OSL) to Oslo Cruise Port: $95
- Private Transfer from Olso Airport to Olso Hotels: $142
- Private Transfer Oslo Airport OSL to Oslo City by Bus: $265
- Private Transfer From Oslo To Drammen With a 2 Hour Stop: $154
- Private Oslo Airport and City Transfers: $178
- Private Direct Transfer From Oslo to Drammen: $90
- Oslo hotels to Oslo Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Puerto Princesa or Oslo?
Prices for flights to both Oslo 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 $31Oslo $56
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 Oslo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Oslo.
- Oslo fjord 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $165
- Oslo Guided Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings and a Secret Dish: $166
- Skinnerbakken Oslo Cooking Experience: $176
- Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk: $193
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Puerto Princesa $6.27Oslo $16
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 Optional Massage: $14
- Half Day City Tour with Butterfly Garden: $14
- Half-day Puerto Princesa City Tour: $15
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines: $20
- Puerto Princesa Half Day City Tour (shared tour): $27
- Shared Half City Tour with SPA: $30
- Half Day City Joiners Tour | Puerto Princesa: $34
- Puerto Princesa shore City Sightseeing Port of call tours: $35
Tours and Activities in Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
- 2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship: $71
- 2hr Retro Motorcycle Sidecar Oslo Highlights Tour: $293
- 3 Hours Walking Tour for Great Food in Oslo: $169
- A Self-Guided Tour of Oslo's Waterfront: $7.99
- Akerselva River Kayak/Packraft Tour: Urban Adventure in Oslo: $110
- Best of Oslo Guided Walking Tour: $38
- Best of Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours): $69
- Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide: $17
- Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $18
- City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $46
- Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- Downtown Self-Guided Highlights and History Audio Tour: $8.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPuerto Princesa $13Oslo $9.81
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Puerto Princesa and Oslo, we can see that Oslo 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 Oslo 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 Oslo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oslo 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 Oslo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Puerto Princesa or Oslo?
Oslo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Puerto Princesa. When comparing the sizes of Puerto Princesa and Oslo, 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.