Philippines, paid in EUR.
The best beaches in Asia, behind the most tiring logistics.
Flat. Exchange rate alone: +3.3%. Local prices: +5.1%.
- Lean
- €27
- Comfort
- €134
The short answerIn EUR, as of November 12, 2026
Philippines: as of November 12, 2026, costs for travelers paid in EUR (Euro) are about the same as a year ago in real terms (+1.2%). The exchange rate on its own moved +3.3%, and prices in the country rose +5.1%. A mid-range day costs about €59 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+11.6%) and SEK did worst (−1.6%).
What EUR buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$95+11.6%
- Norwegian kronekr 622+11.5%
- South African randR 1,080+10.6%
- British pound£49+7.1%
- UAE dirhamAED 239+6.9%
- Singapore dollarS$83+6.3%
- US dollar$65+6.3%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,210+4.9%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$117+4.8%
- Canadian dollarC$93+3.7%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$509+3.7%
- Indian rupee₹6,088+1.6%
- Brazilian realR$363+1.3%
- Japanese yen¥10,400+1.3%
- Euro€59+1.2%
- Danish kronekr 4380.0%
- Swiss francCHF 54−0.6%
- Swedish kronakr 649−1.6%
Booking a trip: Philippines
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