Philippines
Republic of the Philippines
📋 Key Facts
| Capital | Manila |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Population | 114,123,600 |
| Languages | English, Filipino |
| Best Time to Visit | Nov–May (dry season) |
| Timezones | UTC+08:00 |
🛂 Visa Requirements for Australians
✅ Visa-Free Entry
Maximum Stay
30 days
Visa-free for tourism up to 30 days
Check Smartraveller for latest →💰 Currency & Exchange Rate
💸 Daily Travel Costs (AUD)
Estimated per-person daily spend including accommodation, food, transport & activities
Budget
~$31Mid-Range
~$78Luxury
~$279🧮 Trip Cost Estimate
| Duration | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | $217 | $543 | $1,953 |
| 14 days | $434 | $1,085 | $3,906 |
| 21 days | $651 | $1,628 | $5,859 |
Estimates based on typical traveller spending. Excludes flights.
📈 AUD to PHP — 12 Month Trend
| Date | 1 AUD = |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | 35.9318 PHP |
| 2025-05-24 | 35.9534 PHP |
| 2025-06-24 | 36.9280 PHP |
| 2025-07-24 | 37.4557 PHP |
| 2025-08-24 | 36.7082 PHP |
| 2025-09-24 | 37.9778 PHP |
| 2025-10-24 | 38.1848 PHP |
| 2025-11-24 | 38.0183 PHP |
| 2025-12-24 | 39.4461 PHP |
| 2026-01-24 | 40.6455 PHP |
| 2026-02-24 | 40.7750 PHP |
| 2026-03-24 | 41.8354 PHP |
💡 Exchange Rate Insight — AUD to PHP
Best Rate (12m)
41.8680
Mar 2026
Worst Rate (12m)
35.9318
Apr 2025
Current
41.8354
Mar 2026
12m Average
38.5945
✅ Above average
Now is a relatively good time to exchange AUD to PHP. The current rate is above the 12-month average.
🧳 Travel Tips for Australians Visiting Philippines
- Travel Advisory: Exercise a high degree of caution — always check Smartraveller before booking
- Visa: Visa-free for tourism up to 30 days
- Currency: The local currency is Philippine peso (PHP). At current rates, 100 AUD ≈ 4187 PHP
- Best time to visit: Nov–May (dry season)
- Languages: English, Filipino
- Budget: Expect to spend ~$78 AUD/day for a mid-range trip
- Time zone: UTC+08:00
- Travel insurance: Always get comprehensive travel insurance. Medicare does not cover you overseas (except in most countries)
🛡️ Travel Insurance for Philippines
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