Bohol is one of the most accessible destinations in the Philippines, without sacrificing comfort. The indicative daily budget of €42 per person corresponds to mid-range accommodation, meals in good local canteens and one excursion per day — the most common profile among independent travelers in Bohol.
Accommodation: at Alona Beach, simple beachfront bungalows rent for PHP 800–1,500 per night (€14–26) for a double room. Air-conditioned guesthouses range from PHP 1,200 to 2,500 (€21–44). For a comfortable Panglao resort with a pool, count on PHP 3,000–6,000 (€53–106). High-end properties top PHP 8,000–15,000 (€140–265) per night. Renting a bungalow outside Alona Beach (Dumaluan, Danao) is generally 20 to 30 percent cheaper.
Food: a meal in a local restaurant (turo-turo, sari-sari) costs PHP 100–200 (€1.80–3.50). A solid seafood restaurant on Alona charges PHP 400–700 per person (€7–12) with a drink. Resorts offer breakfast plans at PHP 250–400. Plan on average PHP 600–900 per day for food (€10–16).
Internal transport: scooter rental (habal-habal) costs PHP 400–600 per day (€7–10) — the ideal solution for independent exploration. A tricycle between Tagbilaran and Panglao runs PHP 200–300. Air-conditioned van excursions for the Chocolate Hills and Loboc River are offered between PHP 1,000 and 1,500 per person (€18–26) depending on inclusions.
Activities: a diving trip at Balicasag (2 dives, equipment included) costs PHP 1,500–2,000 (€26–35). Snorkeling runs PHP 700–1,000. A dolphin-watching boat trip costs PHP 1,500–2,000. Entry to the Chocolate Hills viewpoint is PHP 50–100, the tarsier sanctuary PHP 60–80.
Three budget profiles: the backpacker (dorm, local canteen, rented scooter) gets by on €25–30 per day. The mid-range traveler (private air-conditioned room, beach restaurants, two excursions) lands at €42–55 per day. The resort traveler (pool hotel, guided trips, seafood dinners) spends €90–150 per day. In every band, Bohol remains significantly cheaper than Palawan or Boracay for equivalent comfort.
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