Prices in the Philippines are among the lowest in the region, at about the same level as in Vietnam.
Shopping and souvenirs
The Philippines is home to a multitude of shopping malls where you can buy anything you want - both everyday goods and antiques at affordable prices.
The ideal place for shopping is Manila (the cheapest city in the world): here you can buy goods from world famous brands at lower prices than in Europe. At your service - shopping centers "Glorietta", "Ayala", "Greenbelt".
What to bring from the Philippines?
- cosmetics of famous world brands (here it costs 6-8 times cheaper), products made of pearls, mother of pearl, corals, silver, crocodile and monkey skulls, terracotta dishes (unglazed colored clay products), Filipino cigars, laud (plucked national musical tool), weapons of local residents, figurines in the form of totems, wallets made of frog skin, national homespun dishes;
- Filipino rum (Tanduay), Filipino wines (“Dukhat”, “Manga”, “Bigney”).
In the Philippines, you can buy paintings with scenes from the life of Filipinos from $ 2, a national women's dress or men's shirt made of banana or pineapple fibers - from $ 5, a frog skin wallet - from $ 3, a bag of straw - from $ 5.
Excursions
On a sightseeing tour of Manila, you will walk through the old city area - Intramuros, and the Rizal Park, as well as visit the Church of St. Augustine and visit Fort Santiago.
This excursion costs approximately $ 80.
Going on a $ 200 excursion, you will see the Taal Volcano (the smallest active volcano in the world).
On an excursion to the Pagsanhan waterfall, costing $ 200-230, you can not only enjoy the waterfall, but also take a trip on a raft and swim in this waterfall.
Going on a quad bike on an excursion tour to Boracay Island, you will have an unforgettable time, namely, visit the Loho Mountains, visit the mini-zoo, butterfly garden, Ilig-Iligan beach.
The approximate cost of entertainment is $ 60.
Entertainment
If you wish, it is worth visiting cockfights, where you can learn about their history and rules of conduct, as well as place a bet on one of the roosters.
The approximate cost of entertainment is $ 30.
Transport
Jeepney is a popular way to travel in the Philippines: on average, it costs about $ 0.50 (it all depends on the distance).
No less popular type of transport is a tricycle: for 1 ride on it you will pay $ 0, 15-0, 19 $.
For a taxi ride, you will pay about $ 0.3 / 1 kilometer of the way.
Your daily minimum spending on holidays in the Philippines will be $ 25-30 per person (accommodation in a cheap hotel or hostel, meals in a good cafe). And better food and accommodation in a comfortable hotel will cost you $ 40-50 per day for 1 person.
