Can you live in Puerto Princesa with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,075, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Puerto Princesa with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,075, you would have roughly $925 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Puerto Princesa with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,075, you would have roughly $1,925 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Puerto Princesa with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,075, you would have roughly $3,925 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Puerto Princesa with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,075, you would have roughly $6,925 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Puerto Princesa, Philippines

How much does it really cost to live in Puerto Princesa? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 270,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Small town 🌊 Near the sea 💱 PHP

💰 Can I afford Puerto Princesa? ⚖️ Compare this city Philippines →

$ $400 1-bedroom rent / mo

70 Quality of life / 100

66 Safety / 100

72 Internet / 100

76 Affordability / 100

Puerto Princesa vs Cebu City ⚖️ Puerto Princesa vs Manila ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$400
Food (moderate)	$300
Transport	$20
Utilities	$65
Internet	$26
Healthcare	$42
Entertainment	$115
Total (moderate)	$1,075

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Puerto Princesa.

Shared accommodation	$160
Studio	$280
1-bedroom	$400
2-bedroom	$620
3-bedroom	$920

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City Scores

How Puerto Princesa rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeSmall
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityManila
LanguageEnglish, Tagalog
CurrencyPHP
Time zoneAsia/Manila

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Pros and Cons of Puerto Princesa

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Located near the coast
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $706 per month Basic $808 per month Moderate $1,075 per month Comfortable $1,496 per month Premium $2,431 per month

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Can You Live in Puerto Princesa on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-75 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$925 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,925 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,925 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,925 / month