Which place is cheaper, Puerto Princesa or Antalya?
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 Antalya or Puerto Princesa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Puerto Princesa? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Antalya or Puerto Princesa?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines.
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Antalya Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $130Puerto Princesa $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $130, while the average daily cost in Puerto Princesa is $86. 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 Antalya and Puerto Princesa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $43Puerto Princesa $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $86Puerto Princesa $48
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Puerto Princesa
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Puerto Princesa? 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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Puerto Princesa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $86Puerto Princesa $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- antalya to cappadocia/cappadocia to antalya private transfer: $438
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Antalya: $211
- Turkish Maldives Suluada Boat Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $62
- Turkey Antalya Airport Transfer Service VIP Transfer AYT: $54
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Antalya APT-HTL (AYT): $35
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to city of Side: $95
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kiris/Camyuva: $107
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kemer: $95
- Transfer Land of Legends Tour with night show: $15
- Tazı Canyon & Rafting Full Day with Transfer and Lunch: $29
- Suluada Boat Tour with Lunch and Transfer from Antalya&Kemer: $53
- Suluada Boat Tour with Lunch and Round Transfer from Antalya: $54
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 City Van Transfers: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Puerto Princesa?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Princesa and Antalya 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 dayAntalya $35Puerto Princesa $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Belek/Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $45
- Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $53
- Suluada Island Cruise with Dinner and Sunset: $59
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $80
- Turkish Baklava Cooking Class with a Local Host: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Host: $82
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $36Puerto Princesa $6.77
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full-Day Adventure 3 in 1 activity from Antalya to Köprülü Canyon National Park: $57
- Jeep Safari Private Nature and village Tour: $60
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Antalya: $48
- 2 Days Guided Tour of Cappadocia : $60
- 3 Different Natural Wonders Waterfall Tours in ANTALYA : $62
- 3 in 1 Rafting Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure in Antalya: $38
- 4-Hour Guided Antalya Aquarium Tour : $68
- 9 hours Antalya Canyoning and Rafting Tours: $50
- 90-minute Canoe or Sup Experience in Antalya: $59
- ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour in Antalya, Alanya, Belek, Side & Kemer: $42
- Adana Unveiled: A Timeless Tour : $226
- Adrasan & Sulu Island Tour: Antalya's Hidden Gems: $66
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 and museum with pick up at hotel or cruise port: $25
- 3D2N El Nido Experience: $250
- 5D4N Puerto Princesa & El Nido Experience: $299
- City Tour of Puerto Princesa sightseeing excursion: $35
- 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
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $16Puerto Princesa $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Puerto Princesa, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Puerto Princesa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Puerto Princesa is in Asia, 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya 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 Antalya Expensive? and Is Puerto Princesa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Puerto Princesa?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Puerto Princesa. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Puerto Princesa, 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.