Siargao Island - Philippines,Cost of Living
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- In this Siargao Island Cost of Living video, we will visit the best Siargao tourist spots and several of the best Siargao surfing spots. Our animated Google Earth map and Siargao map make it easy to create your Siargao itinerary.
Foreigners living in Siargao enjoy the weather and appreciate the cost of food in Siargao finding it very affordable compared to other international surfing destinations.
Siargao foreigners also find it one of the best places to learn how to surf and also enjoy island hopping.
COST OF LIVING IN PHILIPPINES
The cost of living in the Philippines is very affordable and Siargao prices are no exception, General Luna, Siargao is the hub of tourism and you will find; where to stay in Siargao, General Luna accommodations, Where to eat in Siargao and restaurants in Siargao, and the costs.
SIARGAO ISLAND
For adventure seekers, nature lovers, nomads, and active retirees, Siargao Island is a great place for an extended visit or maybe even your next home. Living costs on the island will vary greatly depending on where you are on the island as well as your personal comfort level. Budget backpackers staying in a hostel can get by for as little as $600 per month. An ex-pat with a year lease can get by for under $900 per month. Nomads, living here month-to-month, staying in the General Luna area, eating out all meals, renting a motorbike for the whole time, and doing a fair amount of island activities can expect to spend about $1,200 - $1,600 per month or more. Stay tuned as we travel around the Island and see what these budgets look like in General Luna, Pacifico, Cloud 9 Village, and even a Secret Spot.
WHERE TO STAY ON SIARGAO ISLAND
General Luna is the main destination for tourism and prices in this area will usually be the highest on the island. Tourism infrastructure runs from the town of General Luna down tourism Road to the Cloud 9 surf break.
ACCOMMODATIONS IN GENERAL LUNA
Budget accommodations in and around General Luna for a hostel, dorm, or simple apartment will cost $10-20 USD per night. The same size room for a month may cost as low as $130 during the low season and $350 during high season. A nice Airbnb will average about $45 USD per night and may cost $1,200 USD or more for a month in a nice place in the heart of the General Luna tourism zone. A decent studio or one-bedroom bungalow may cost about $350 USD per month during the low season and $600 or more during the high season.
WHERE TO EAT IN SIARGAO - RESTAURANTS IN SIARGAO
Food in and around the island is much better than what you’ll find at most of the beach destinations in the Philippines. You’ll find a mix of international and local restaurants and even a fair amount of vegetarian options. A meal at some restaurants may average around 500 PHP while some of the local carinderias and food stalls will offer a simple meal for less than 100 PHP. Kermit has great Italian food and pizza with most meals costing between $5 and $10 dollars. Happy hour is from5 to 7pm and has 2 cocktails for the price of one and half-price beer. Shaka near Cloud 9 has fresh fruit bowls, energy fruit shakes, and healthy vegetarian options. Surf ‘n Dine has a good burger and fries for a little over $4 USD.
BOARDWALK ON THE BOULEVARD & GENERAL LUNA MARKET
Where the General Luna Road meets the ocean, you’ll find the Boardwalk at the Boulevard. This area is popular with the locals in the evening. Island hopping boats depart from here and you’ll also find fishermen selling their fresh catch. Fruits, vegetables, and meat are available at the local market. You can buy a fresh whole fish or even some fresh vegetables and take it to one of the local BBQs and they will cook it for you for a small price.
ISLAND HOPPING
Island hopping is a popular activity and there are several small beautiful islands off the coast of General Luna. Many accommodations will arrange boat trips for you. There is also a scuba diving shop located at the pier. Two dives will cost about $80 USD.
CLOUD 9 VILLAGE
The Cloud 9 village is a great place to spend the day for beachgoers and all levels of surfers. Cloud 9 has put Philippines surfing on the map. There are many concessions around the village where you can rent a surfboard, or get something to eat or drink. Artisans are around selling handmade jewelry and creative designers are selling their t-shirts, perfect for a souvenir, and a great way to help support the local artistic community. The going rate for a private one-hour surf lesson and board rental is 500 P or about $10 USD. Cloud 9 is the location of international and national surf competitions held at the end of September.
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This man deserves a treat from Department of Tourism for this well-presented video feature
When is high season? Low?
Been traveling to Siargao for 25 years now and I still love it there. The government there has done a bang up job of keeping the environment and economy in balance. I'm so proud of you guys there. Siargao will always have a piece of my heart. First time I came, there was no airport. Now they have 5 or 6 flights per day. Just amazing. San Benito is where I stay. Not much tourists there at this time but I'm sure that will change.
Wow 25 years you must be familiar with Bungayon resort or Lalays grill at boulevard:)
I am going there first tiem this year my GF is from there am so excited. and want go for fishing -
I am a Filipino and I find this presentation extremely informative and entertaining, not to mention very professionally made. Had I been a foreigner looking for a place to visit and happen to stumble upon this video, I'd be packing my things and then book a flight in a heartbeat.
O po ! I felt the same !
Omg this place is beautiful. They really should advertise these Islands.
Nice content, great presentation, Philippine tourism owe you some free stay ♥️♥️♥️😊😊😊
nah, we had a tad bit too much colonizers enjoy their stay
@@francismantis Ignorant.
@@dinosaur8825 Are you describing yourself? Here's a quick reminder: Spain 333 years, Japan approximately 5 years, USA 48 years. Spend less time screen capturing Digimon and start reading anything so you can respond better than a one word sentence, Stupid.
@@francismantis Wow. Your reply speaks a lot about your character.
Anyways, according to your logic. Subsequent descendants inherit the sins and crimes of their ancestor.
So it would be within my right to call you a murderer because the chances of your ancestor killing another person in the past is almost 100% or a thief and etc.
I'm going to assume you're Filipino so it would also be within my right to call you a traitor and a colonizer since you probably have foreign blood in you.
But enough about you, let's talk about others.
Based on your logic, it would also be within the rights of the foreigners to call Overseas Filipino Workers and their families as parasites. Since they migrate to their homeland and take away their jobs.
P.S. UA-cam is an online video sharing platform. I can upload videos on whatever topic i want. Also if you took the time to go to my channel you should have at least clicked on my videos and looked what it is about. My videos were tutorials for people who also played the same game. It's a game back in 2003 on the old Playstation One. It's a childhood game for a lot of people. If you were going to attack me based on that, i pity your intelligence.
Edit: Why would i need to add more words to my reply when one word can suffice? You should tattoo IGNORANT on your forehead.
@@dinosaur8825 lol. That tatoo idea of yours is quite impressive but i really wouldn't want to copy yours : ) Stay safe and dumb
Seriously thinking about retiring there now
u should...
My mom was born in the islands during World War II.
My grandfather was a
prisoner of war held by the
Japanese at Santo Thomas
University. He was a Sea-Bee.
I loved him so much. He was
at peace with it because he
saw above the hate & war.
I truly felt his love even as a
child. 💖💃🏻🏝
Deborah Reinke, Wow. Thanks for sharing your story.
You should vlog. You have so much stories to tell.
Very well laid out video. I really like how you used a overhead map to show location. Thank you for such an informative Vlog!!!
Agree...
Glad it was helpful!
Best content ever about siargao.
See you soon after this pandemic... watching from Australia 🇦🇺
Lol...lol....You think this will end and eveything back to " old normal"...? Think again.
It is actually inexpensive to live in the Philippines. Also, the culture, the people, and the food are awesome. Filipinos speak English well which is great.
@Darren Walsh we speak English too in Mindanao
I'm living in Bulacan temporarily and not many people speak English at all. So, I think it depends on where you live as to finding English speakers
Not if you live in makati the lowest house price is 2 million dollars.
if you eat like the locals 100 dollars is enough to cover your food expenses
what is filipino culture?
Siargao needs more development - local officials must do more to help the locals so they will be partners in maintaining this unique island. This island is not small - 65% as big as the state of Singapore. Local officials has to DO MORE FOR THE LOCALS.
I prefer low profile place.
Naaah... Keep keep siargao low profile.. Much better.. We dont want it become next boracay and become garbage site
correct hope the government consider this upgrade and more infrastural development in that region. to gain more income not just for local but for the entire country GDP.
true it will be more rich than any other countries in terms of tourisn if local government handle this in strict rules with out corruptions..
@@josephramos980 if the place is overdeveloped, it impacts the environment, pollution is number one. I'm sure you know what happened to Boracay. Also, most tourist shy away from busy places. Bagay na hindi naiintindihan ng karamihan mga Pilipino dahil kulang tayo sa environmental consciousness.
Beautiful 🤩 place no doubt!!! Cheers from IRELAND 🇮🇪
Well explained 👍🏼 I never been there before, after watching this video I'm convinced to visit Siargao.
Nice vlog. We went two weeks ago (Mid January 2021) to Siargao and looked bit different (of course). Anyhow, it was still really lovely, but empty and rainy. And that was ok for us, I managed also to do nice vlogs. About pricing, I do not have comment, as we stayed only one week Siargao. Keep going!
Very informative, I learned more in 20 minutes watching your video, than watching 20 others from other people.
Brilliant video the quality and commentary was perfect. Real good information
I’m inlove with the presentation very informative.
Glad you enjoy it!
You can tell that he is a professional. It makes difference.
Wow this place I visited years 1995 when i was a missionary and its like a gost town before sence then i went to the us year 2000 until now 25 years ago already i I’m really unbelievable for the growing in this town thanks for the video maybe someday i can visit this place again
wow nice view hope soon can i go that place🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
Cant wait to visit the Philippines! My wife’s home country.
Sonny Zheng, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I think you will love it.
Am so proud becuse dis is my home twon dis is my brith place..if u visit in siragao I have my own house
Travelled to the PI several times during the 90s (and Indonesia) and thought about retiring there (rather than in the US where the most expensive Retirement Communities still have minimum wage workers who HATE old people)
But How do I get my BMW 1200 bike over there?
Also preferred the Highlands, Baguio, Sagada, Banaue... cooler climate.
There's a boat that travels to siargao faily that can load even trucks.
Top notch content, narration and editing.
Wow! I never considered the Philippines before but this looks so perfect and chill/flow that now I have to.
Rook Rose, Siargo is a great place. I hope to return there in the future.
Super cool spot to relax and chill out.
Bonjour, sending with love, I miss my hometown, c’est Magnifique!
For the testament of living in Siargao, visit the vlog of Eight Miles From Home and Martin Solhaugen (foreigners who decided to call Siargao home)
Great recommendations. Been following their Siargao journey.
Agree,
yup. and avelovinit too, our own kababayan
@@paulapana6241 along with Martin....Lets support them all.😘
And TheTravelingClatt does a super great job.
Hey Jim,
What months is considered the off season?
I'm guessing June-November. I'm looking forward to traveling around Philippines after lockdown is over. For now I'm still living in Borongan City.
Since you are already in the vicinity, why not visit Biringan City first?
Low season is June through August.
Im guessing january till march, then september to december. March to june will be vacation time (summer, lots of people). July till august is rainy season.
Really it's beautiful
One day you will find me there
2nd time seeing your channel. Very well done and so much info. It seems that Siargao Island is ahead of the curve in The Philippines when it comes to being Earth-friendly. They seem to do it in a natural way. Nice! Happy Trails
MrBuzzSargent, Thanks for supporting the channel. Yes, I think they are ahead and setting a new standard. Cheers!
wow, so much have change from 30yrs!! thank you for your wonderful representation ! all the roads i travelled back then was all dirt and no street lights! I miss this place very much! there were only a few inns back then: Green room, Blue room, Pisangan, in the area but so much have changed since then. Such a special place!! I really miss all the friendly locals, kind hospitality and the vibes. hope to visit again soon after this fuckin pandemic! stay safe everyone!! Love & Peace! Please see my videos for reference! looking forward to seeing more of your vids!
Oh, you have tried my mother's noodles (bihon) 8:20. Thank you so much for including in your video and for visiting in our place. God bless.
Exceptionally well done video in every respect. And I'm normally cranky and critical.
Robert Foster, Glad you enjoyed the video.
Excellent presentation 😊👍👍👍
This captured Siargao so humbly and colourful. The first half of 2020 was spent in this beautiful place and it was quite a pleasure being able to see it from such a clearly and beautifully captured video. Lovely footage! Long live Siargao! Subbed :)
My next destination Philippines so natural place
Your vlog is very informative. Subscribed
Thanks for the sub!
The best place to go to enjoy life
Good job buddy.. Very informative and i love the detailed info👍👏
Love from Okinawa japan
Hi living overseas i love your content beautiful branches of the philippines .new to your channel scott expat in the philippines
👍🇵🇭😎🇦🇺👍i have subscribers to your beautiful channel looking forward to seeing more great videos of the philippines.
If you make as little as 800 dollars a month, as long as you don't own a car you'll be okay, but live a few kilometers away from the tourist area it' even cheaper
Lots of good tips 👌 thumbs up
Fantastic video! Love all the detail and maps
I can’t wait to pay siargao a visit, I hope this pandemic will be over soon
Its only beginning
Perfect detailed of cost I am a filipino living in canada planning to visit.
This is so informative and very comprehensive 😮😍👏👏👏 I’ve been to Siargao but only once and for a short time only. Excited na akong bumisita ulit 🙏😇
Glad you enjoyed it!
7:30 The Spanish, Chinese, and American influences are definitely found in the Food. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this. I Will put this on my list of places to visit.
I haven't been able to find the follow-up video you referenced about this location, please direct me thank you
Check 8 miles from home vlogs
I born and raise in Philippines and had stayed in one placed till I moved overseas, now I'm watching this to know how to get around the country where I originated from..😭😔pathetic
Watching from the philippines 😊😊😊
I like your videos, very good info!
Very informative video thanks for sharing and showcasing Siargao island of Philippines new subbie here...
Joy Orquillas, Thanks for watching, and thanks for subbing!
Thank you so much for this vid! Can't wait - I need a month there for my mental health and peace, haha.
Beautiful as much as our Koh Rong island 🥰🥰
Wow very nice video. Good job @Living Overseas TV. I am a new fan here =) I love your content!
Wild Traveler, Thank you very much.
@@LivingOverseasTV keep it up. I'm inspired by your content 🙂😊
I will visit this island soon...thanks for your video...
Thanks for the videos!
Glad you like them!
Feels like we are there from all the way here in NY. Maybe one day someday. Bucket list. Thanks.
Hello good video beaches info.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the info. Beautiful island.
You bet!
Im planing to move to Philippines. Siargao seems to be really amazing place. But of course going first to visit . Any tips the best place to live in Philippines? Thanks
excellent production and smart content
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow! Thanks for sharing.keep up the awesome videos.
Wow nice place thanks sir for showing us
Thank you! Nice job 😊
No problem 😊
i first went there in 1995,you could stay in a bamboo hut near Patrick on the beach for 50 pesos back then, its changed a lot since then
need to bring my bike and do a loop ride in that island. 😎
arjay2002ph, That's a great idea!
What a beautiful place!!! Love it!!!
Gil notarion, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.It really is an amazing place. Watch part 2 of the video. It's even more beautiful.
A lot of beautiful places in the Philippines.
Visit for a few months looks great. For easy planning, video makers may give -- Area/size of the Island and define Low Season and High Season in months.
...but a very well informed blog, subscribing :D
It’s so beautiful..!! I’ve been there before ..
i love to have vacation in siargao last december but when oddtte hit siargao im sad but hopefull next year can you recomend us a resort,not expensive we are family 6pax.thank you i watch you and follow
luth Laguardia, Thanks for watching. I plan to return after COVID travel restrictions are removed. I plan to do more budget-friendly options.
The presentation was great. I enjoyed so.much. thanks.
terra cotta, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Nice video. But the cappuccino you got was 150 php. That's 3 us dollar.
Not 1.20 us dollar.
Great content, not hyper either.
Nice video.
Very interesting. I have never been to Siargao so it makes me excited to visit this place.
good information, nice beach..greeting from indonesia🙏😁🇮🇩
Thanks! 😃
Very nice thanx for sharing man🇵🇭👏👏
This island is perfect 😍 🏝
M S, I agree.
i agree😍🌴🌊
Perfect it is but unfortunately its situated on a fault line and prone to super typhoons
$500 a month possible anywhere? If not there, how about somewhere in Africa?
Siargao is nice but it totally has sucking internet and i mean total terrible sucking internet. It's like 56kbit modem time all again, just that every webpage is now 1mb in size. So if you can live without internet it's fine.
You mention $900 per month for a retired couple with a 1-year lease. I hope that is TOTAL living expenses!
hi..sir..me i suggest also d elnido palawan its very nice and nice view water d lagoon..longest under water in palawan..thank sir for d vlogs..gudluck and thank u..
JuneMar Buclol Gulitiw, Thanks for the recommendation. I look forward to returning to Palawan in the future.
Great channel. Please Make More. ⭐️😍
Greetings from Albania. 👋🏼 🇦🇱
Also, Let’s build each other Up. 💪🏼
1 cup of rice for 20 pesos is shameful. The place is clearly what is called a “Carenderia” and it is for the locals and the people who work in the island. Sadly, this can be expected everywhere in the Philippines. The cup of rice should be at 10 pesos maximum for such places. In most countries in Southeast, they rip you off like that. You can eat in Khaosan Road where billions of foreign come to and the rates are comfortable to local people. You can eat in Bali and Hanoi in places more cultural and not pay that much for a cup of rice. Siargao is not Bali or Phuket, but dorm rooms cost 10 to 20 USD, that is ridiculous. Dorm rooms in a place like Siargao should be at 5 dollars or less.
2:03 omg thats one hairy guy
😂😂 I saw that
Cant wait for the part 2 :) secret spot surf spot hahaha
Scenery is very beautiful, a paradise perfect to stay and enjoy. Love it.
Couldn't agree more!
Great video, hi from south africa!
Phillipeans isn't cheap. Went last year
Very well made! Quality video, would love to visit there
Chris Pecsi,Thanks a lot!
That’s my kind of island
Wow amazing place❤️❤️❤️❤️
It really is! Thanks for watching.
This is a free advertisement for siargao..and also for tourism in phil. Thank you.. ill subscribe
Place looks so gorgeous! I've been to the Phillipines in 2016 and have mixed feelings about the country. Manila and Cebu I ran into very rude people, on the other hand in El Nido and Coron people were so nice! I would love to come back to erase the bad experiences I had there, pretty sure will have a better experience next time :)
Rafael Paz, I think big cities everywhere are less friendly than smaller towns. I had great experiences everywhere but it did take longer to make friends in Manila. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and share your experience.
Dude Manila and Cebu is the Busiest Cities in the Philippines. Just stay away from the Metropolis. The real beauty is in the Countryside.
I like to visit this place when is the low season start .
Low season starts after Christmas and ends late August. Surfing competition is usually held in October but is canceled for 2020. During the competition it's going to be extremely difficult to find a place to stay.