Yoann: That's France, always imitate, never coppayyd. (English translation: always imitated, never copied.)
For the first time, I am starting a travel inventory. I want to keep a tab of how much Yoann and I spend whenever we travel. It gives me accurate data for price comparison, too. I'm quite pleased that at the end of each travel day, Yoann and I were able to list down all of our expenses for the day. I must say this list is 98% accurate.
P.S. Quantity and unit price is indicated below as (axb); 3x13; 3 qty x 13 unit price = total transaction amount. You wouldn't want to miss that for bargaining!
Day 1: Manila to Cebu (4/14/14)
500.00 Taxi from Alabang to Terminal 3 Airport (fixed)*300.00 Taxi from Mactan Airport to Labangon, Cebu (w/ tip)
1,795.50 Dinner at Zubuchon (for 4)
*Sucks.
Day 1 Total: PhP2,795.50
Day 2: Cebu to Camiguin (4/15/14)
1,000.00 Casa Roca Lodging Fee (Fan room for 2)420.00 Taxi from Labangon, Cebu to Mactan Airport
100.00 Multicab from Camiguin Airport to Hostel (set)
300.00 Roundtrip Tricycle Hostel - Ardent Hot Spring (set)
165.00 Motorcycle Gas
20.00 Katubawasan Falls Parking Fee + Tip to Manong
1,360.00 Casa Roca Meals (lunch+dinner+drinks for 2)
170.00 Hot Choco at Tablea Cafe, Mactan Airport (2x85)
680.00 Light Dinner at Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin
10.00 Spanish Bread (1)
10.00 Grilled Banana Snacks (2x5)
10.00 Crispy Fried Flat Cassava Snack (1)
60.00 Katubawasan Falls Entrance Fee (2x30)
115.00 Police Certificate*
6.00 Printing (2x3)
*Yet a different story that deserves a proper intro/beginning, middle/climax, ending.
Day 2 Total: PhP4,426.00
Day 3: Camiguin (4/16/14)
1,000.00 Casa Roca Lodging Fee (Fan Room for 2)300.00 Motorcycle Rental (24 hrs.)
75.00 Motorcycle Gas
10.00 Sunken Cemetery Parking Fee
100.00 Fresh and Young Coconuts (3 special set)*
575.00 Lunch in a Karinderya
PhP300 Native Chicken (1 kg.)
PhP275 Assorted veggies + Drinks + Rice
240.00 Casa Roca Dessert (2X120)
20.00 Bottled Water
60.00 Soda Pool Entrance Fee (3x30)
10.00 Old Volcano Entrance Fee (2x5)
300.00 Lawyer's Fee (2 copies of Affidavit of Loss)**
100.00 Turtle Magnets Souvenir (4+1)
*On our way back, Yoann saw lots of coconuts on the side street. He wanted to know what's being done with the coconuts. To make it short, it the family offered us 3 young coconuts. I gave 100 pesos out of embarrassment, but Yoann suggested that next time, we exchange valuable objects with good deeds (not cash).
**When I asked the lawyer's secretary how much is affidavit of loss, normally, she said PhP150.00. How we had to visit a lawyer in the Island is another long story!
Day 3 Total: PhP2,620.00
Day 4: Camiguin (4/17/14)
3,350.00 Dive and Snorkel (equipment + guide + boat)1,000.00 Casa Roca Lodging
1,280.00 Casa Roca Food*
300.00 Motorbike Rental (24 hrs.)
96.00 Motorcycle Gas
16.00 Pastil de Camiguin (1)
90.00 Fruits
35.00 Grocery
145.00 Lunch at White Island Total
PhP50 Kinilaw (half order)
PhP25 Seaweed (one order)
PhP10 Puto (2x5)
PhP10 Boiled Banana (4-pc. set)
PhP50 Sea Urchin (3-pc. set)
*We were devouring Casa Roca's menu! One of the best restaurants in the island.
Day 4 Total: PhP6,312.00
Day 5: Camiguin (4/18/14)
1,500.00 Casa Roca Lodging Fee (Veranda Room)300.00 Motorcycle Rental (24 hrs.)
2,000.00 Mantigue Dive & Snorkel (incl. lunch+equipment)*
1,280.00 Casa Roca Food
570.00 Pastil de Camiguin (6 boxes)
*The owner of Algen's Dive turned out to be a close relative, my long-lost uncle!
Day 5 Total: PhP5,650.00
Day 6: Camiguin to Cebu (4/19/14)
1,100.00 Hostel Room for 2100.00 Taxi from Mactan Airport to Express Inn Hostel
20.00 Tricycle from hostel to public market*
26.00 Ferry Ride from Mactan to Cebu for 2
160.00 Taxi from IT Park to Lapu-Lapu City
2.00 Ferry Terminal Fee for 2
16.00 Jeep from Port to Sto. Nino Church (2)
16.00 Jeep from Sto. Nino Church to Ayala Mall (2)
16.00 Jeep from Ayala Mall to Mango Square (2)
16.00 Jeep from Mango Square to IT Park (2)
100.00 Taxi from Hotel to Mactan Airport
30.00 Chocolate Cookie (1)
115.00 Macarons and Truffle Chocolate
185.00 Salad at Mango Square Food Stall
20.00 Bottled water (1)
40.00 Bottled water at the hostel (1)
163.00 Lunch at the market for 2
PhP45 each Chicken BBQ (2)
PhP7 each Pork BBQ (2)
PhP3 each Puso (3)
150.00 Delichon Dinner
125 per 1/4 kilo
10 rice
15 atchara
190.00 Coffee at Bo's (2 Americana, regular size)
426.57 Karaoke for 2 hours + drinks
139.75 Colored Pens (Bookstore)
99.00 Earrings (on Sale at the mall)
45.00 Hand Sanitizer (at a convenience store)
*Tricycle driver insisted for 40 pesos fare. I argued that the concierge told me that tricycle fares from the hostel to the market is 8 pesos per person.
From the market, we asked around and found our way to the Ferry terminal by foot.
Day 6 Total: PhP3,175.32
Day 7: Cebu to Manila (4/20/14)
20.00 Tricycle from Hostel to Ferry Port (2x10)28.00 Ferry Fare from Lapu-Lapu City to Cebu (2x14)
16.00 First Jeep from Port to Fuente-O (2)
16.00 Second Jeep to Fuente-O (2)
70.00 Van from Cebu to Lapu-Lapu City (2x35)
100.00 Taxi from Hostel to Mactan Airport
500.00 Airport to Alabang
2.00 Port/Terminal Fee (2x1)
40.00 Breakfast upgrade at the Hostel (1)
15.00 Hopia Munggo (6 pcs.)
10.00 Japanese Pancake (2x5)
20.00 Watermolen Slice (2x10)
500.00 CNT Lechon Lunch (2)
190.00 Bo's Americana Coffee, Regular (2x95)
50.00 Brownie (1)
250.00 Crave Burger Dinner at Mactan Airport
Day 7 Total: PhP1,827.00
2,775.50 Day 1
4,426.00 Day 2
2,620.00 Day 3
6,312.00 Day 4
5,650.00 Day 5
3,175.32 Day 6
1,827.00 Day 7
Sum Total: PhP26,805.82
If you want to spend 7 days of holidays from Manila to Cebu to Camiguin and back (airplane fare NOT included), there's a likely budget of PhP26,805.82 for two people who love adventure and food! In Euros = 435. In US dollars = 603. In British Pound = 359. In Indian Rupee = 36,500. In Chinese Yuan = 3,768. In AED = 2,214.
Noticed anything out of the ordinary? Developed a better budgeting format? I'd gladly take your tips about travel budgeting and how to make recording simpler. If you have questions, do not hesitate to message me. Byers.
