Which place is cheaper, Boracay or Pyeongchang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pyeongchang or Boracay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pyeongchang or Boracay, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Pyeongchang or Boracay?
Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.
Boracay
A small island in the Philippines known for its resorts and beaches, Boracay is a little escape. Each beach has its own unique character, each with new treasures waiting to be discovered.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul, The Best 10-Day Tours in Philippines, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPyeongchang $121Boracay $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Pyeongchang is $121, while the average daily cost in Boracay is $56. 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 Pyeongchang and Boracay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPyeongchang $65Boracay $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPyeongchang $130Boracay $46
Compare Hotels in Pyeongchang and Boracay
Looking for a hotel in Pyeongchang or Boracay? 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: Pyeongchang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pyeongchang $26Boracay $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boracay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boracay:
- Speedboat Caticlan to Boracay Transfer (Oneway): $84
- PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFER TO BORACAY: $108
- Departure: Ferry boat Transfer Boracay to Caticlan Airport: $31
- Caticlan: Speedboat Airport Transfer to Boracay: $51
- Caticlan: Shared Airport Transfer From/To Boracay: $56
- Caticlan: Ferry Boat Airport Transfer To Boracay: $35
- Shared Transfer from/to MPH for Domestic Passports: $21
- Private Transfer from Caticlan Airport to Boracay: $45
- Caticlan Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $27
- Boracay Transfer round trip with Island Hopping: $71
- Boracay Adventures Transfer Services Via Caticlan: $35
- Airport Transfer to Boracay or vice versa: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Pyeongchang or Boracay?
Prices for flights to both Boracay and Pyeongchang 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 dayPyeongchang $29Boracay $14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pyeongchang $53Boracay $15
Tours and Activities in Pyeongchang
For Pyeongchang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Balwangsan Cable Car & Samyang Ranch One Day Tour: $94
Tours and Activities in Boracay
Here are a few actual costs in Boracay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Boracay Land Tour via Etrike: $32
- Aklan Tibiao Antique Tour : $190
- Atv Mainland Adventure with lunch: $65
- Beyond Jungle-River Adventure & Sunset Cruise: $41
- Boracay - Crystal Kayak phot-op Experience: $9.28
- Boracay ATV Tour and Kawa Hot Bath: $85
- Boracay Buggy Car Adventure: $105
- Boracay Cliff Jumping & Snorkeling Experience (Private): $105
- Boracay E-trike Land Tour: $20
- Boracay Eco-Hopping Tour: $88
- Boracay Helicopter Tour with Red Whale Party Yacht: $231
- Boracay Hopping Tour with Standard Boodle Fight Lunch: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPyeongchang $9.27Boracay $16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pyeongchang and Boracay, we can see that Pyeongchang is more expensive. And not only is Boracay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Boracay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Boracay 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 Pyeongchang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pyeongchang than you might in Boracay.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pyeongchang Expensive? and Is Boracay Expensive?.
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.