The Philippines is cheaper than Thailand so there’s a need to change the prices.

even if the prices only refer to high end salons, shops, etc. it’s still too expensive.

for example, i can buy an egg for 5 pesos in the grocery of major Philippine Malls. and non branded shirts cost less than 100 pesos. For example, the non branded shirts sold in Boracay cost 75 pesos for small size, 85 for Medium and 110 for L.

As for non branded slippers, you can buy one for 60 pesos.

and the list is VERY WRONG when it said a Pair of Jeans (non-branded) costs 1500 pesos. I buy branded jeans all the time. and I got a pair of jeans from Forever 21 for only 795 pesos and Lee for 999.75pesos. so it’s impossible for non-branded jeans to cost 1500 pesos. the most would be 500 and that is if you don’t know how to haggle.

The wellness section is too expensive too. A haircut in David’s salon is worth 250 pesos more or less for women and around 180 pesos for men. and that’s the senior stylist haircut.

The only salons that ask 600 pesos or more per haircut are the very expensive salons which offers free massage, iced tea or coffee, and have 3 people working on your hair (the first one washes your hair, the second one blow dry your hair, the third one cuts your hair) so these are the very expensive salons.

Alternatively, you could just click here, or on the word Philippines in the topic cloud in the upper-left corner of this site, to get an overview of the many articles I published regarding that topic.

Dominic, for expenses of traveling in Philippines you can check the above spreadsheet under transportation. Also, domestic flights are quite cheap, usually reliable and a very good way to get from A to B over larger distances. After all, Pinas is an island nation. There are also ferries connecting the closer islands, here prices vary depending on distance and if you bring a vehicle or are just a passenger. You can check my tricycle diaries for some more infos on ferries.

Clubs and Bars can have or have not cover charges. Also it depends on what Club it might be, normal local discos in Cebu usually charge between 50 to 100 Pesos cover charge, which include 1-2 beer, softdrinks or Tanduay Ice (Alcohol Mix Drink). Clubs on the other hand usually charge no cover charges, but drink prices might be higher inside.

Watch out for shady clubs and bars in Manila, especially lining Roxas Boulevard, where you are lured in for free and offered cheap drinks and adult shows. The bill that will come later can break the bank and probably your arm or neck, if you decide to dispute them and make close contact with the bouncers.