| Tomato (1kg) | USD 1.14 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 3.45 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 81.62 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 4.78 |
| Local draught beer | USD 0.68 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 17.08 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 0.23 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 33.94 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 105.07 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 455.58 |
Zamboanga City is located in Mindanao which is south part of the Philippines. It is a highly urbanized city with a population of around one million people. The entire Zamboanga peninsula is gifted with awesome tourist attractions that truly inspire the first-time visitor. Cheap flights to Zamboanga are available all year round. Although rains may pour at any time of the year, the best time to visit the city is during the dry months, which is anytime from November to May. Zamboanga has everything from white sand beaches to mountain foliage.
For a historical encounter of Zamboanga it would be nice to pay a visit to Dapitan which is a 16-hectare estate purchased by the Philippines’ National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal and Fort Pilar which was built in 1635.
For those seeking for adventure, Zamboanga boasts some of the thrilling activities that you should try. Starting with camping, Zamboanga City exhibits of the best spots for camping including the Pasonanca Park. In here, campers can enjoy the huge camping grounds as surrounded with lush green mountains and cool springwater swimming pools. Mountain hiking is another fun adventure in Zamboanga particularly at Malindang and Bud Dajo. Enjoy extreme water adventure with white water rafting in Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur. In here you will be properly equipped with gears and materials for water rafting as guided by expert trainers.
In Zamboanga, seafood is superb. Whether you are in a beach resort in Sta. Cruz Island or touring around the city center, you should not miss Zamboanga’s seafood cuisine. Not only are these delicious, they too are less expensive as compared to seafood restaurants in the metropolis.
Traveling to Zamboanga is not a problem if you are on a tight budget. Apart from the availability of cheap flights to Zamboanga, budget hotels are also plentiful. Some of these are Lankata Hotel and accommodations at Atilano compound.
Upon landing at the Zamboanga Airport, there are only a few taxis available and they usually charge a fixed rate of P200.00 or 5 USD. Such rate is already considered cheap however there are cheaper ways to reach the downtown area with less than a dollar. That would be through tricycles and jeepneys. Take note that tricycles are their ‘taxis’ in Zamboanga. Therefore, pack light to enjoy your journey.