
Exchange Philippine pesos (PHP) before you go
Going to the Philippines? The Philippines has been attracting more and more tourists in recent years, and no wonder. This island nation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean offers tourists not only tropical nature but also unique culture, colourful street festivals, adventure, excellent food, local smiles and a relaxed atmosphere. On these islands you can enjoy a true paradise island atmosphere, unique culture and exotic food experiences in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. When planning your trip to the Philippines, be sure to check the local currency and price levels before you go. The official currency of the Philippines is the Philippine Peso (PHP). In the Philippines, card payments are accepted in most hotels and restaurants, but cash is required in markets, food stalls and small shops. Be sure to check the exchange rate for eur php before you leave to get the best deal for your money.
Tips for planning your travel budget
Tipping is common in the Philippines, whether it's a restaurant, a taxi driver or a guide. If you want to tip, eat street food or buy souvenirs, it's a good idea to carry cash. For this purpose, we recommend that you make a EUR PHP exchange in advance, even before you leave for your trip. The daily travel budget in the Philippines is around 1920 PHP per person per day. With this amount you can pay for one night's accommodation, buy two meals and pay for a day's transport. Eating in a restaurant costs between about 150-500 PHP.
We recommend planning a daily budget for your trip, including daily accommodation costs, meals, transportation, activities and shopping.
250 PHP
One night's accommodation in the Philippines on average
400 PHP
Meals for one person per day on average

Hyvä tietää
Hintaesimerkkejä Filippiineillä
12 PHP
Public transport ticket
92 PHP
Cup of coffee
FREE
Entrance to the National Museum of the Philippines
249 PHP
Sisig meal
12 PHP
Taxi ride
450 PHP
Entrance to the 'Art in island' art gallery

Travel tips to the Philippines
- Boracay is the Philippines' most famous destination and paradise island! It is the most popular destination for nightlife and entertainment lovers, as well as for honeymooners who like to stay in a luxury hotel on a white sandy beach surrounded by palm trees.
- Go on a trek of discovery into the tropical jungle, caves or a volcano through the rainforest. Marvel at jungle animals and explore underground caves. The nature of the Philippines is straight out of a jungle book!
- The Philippines offer an excellent environment for diving and snorkelling. Go snorkelling on the coral reefs of Boracay Island and one of the world's largest continuous coral reefs in Apo Reef Nature Reserve.
- Enjoy a city break in the cities of the Philippines. Manila is a bustling capital city of more than 10 million people and offers a great setting for shopping. Manila is home to numerous large and small shopping malls, where you can buy almost anything from Western designer clothes to local handicrafts.
- Explore the Philippines' historic churches and Spanish colonial architecture.
About the Philippine Peso (PHP)

The Philippine peso is denominated in:
Banknotes: 5 PHP, 10 PHP, 20 PHP, 50 PHP, 100 PHP, 500 PHP, 1000 PHP.
Coins: 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas was established in 1949 and took over the design and printing of the Philippine peso.


The coins and banknotes feature illustrations of famous figures in Philippine history, including Jose Rizal, the instigator of the rebellion, Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president, Manuel Roxas, the first president after independence in 1946.

Why change Philippine Pesos (PHP) with ChangeGroup?
ChangeGroup has been providing currency exchange services to tourists since 1992. The company is headquartered in London, but has offices around the world. In Finland, we have six exchange offices surrounded by good transport links. ChangeGroup offers travellers the best exchange rates in the Nordic countries, with over 60 currencies available, including the Philippine peso. We offer the best eur-php rates through our Travel Money Online service and 0% commission when buying currency online. With our buy back guarantee, you can bring us your remaining currencies and we will exchange them for euros at the original buying rate and at no cost. Welcome to currency shopping!
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3. Pick up & pay
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