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Batangas City, Philippines 🇵🇭
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Nomad Score:
64%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$600.00
$30.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in mid-range hotels or Airbnb |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$20.00
$50.00
$2.00
|
Prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi usage |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Daily local transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$400.00
$20.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Entry fees, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$15.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for visa extensions or legal paperwork |
| Total |
$460.00
$1,930.00
$75.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$220.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.20
Local beers are generally affordable; imported beers cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Local eateries offer cheaper meals; tourist areas may be pricier.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.50
Prices consistent across major fast food chains.
per meal