29/01/2026
To those asking for staycations or Airbnbs for ₱1300–₱1,800 per night: Let’s talk real numbers.
Running a legit, clean, comfortable, and safe short-term rental isn’t just about putting a bed in a room. It takes real expenses to maintain quality breakdownand meet guest expectations. Here’s a of what hosts often spend just to keep the place running:
🧾 Monthly Expenses (Estimated for Iloilo City):
• 🧼 Professional Cleaning & Laundry (per turnover): ₱300–₱500
• 💡 Electricity & Water: ₱3,000–₱5,000 (higher for aircon use)
• 📶 WiFi & Cable: ₱1,500+
• 🧯 Maintenance & Repairs: ₱1,000–₱2,000
• 🧻 Supplies (tissue, toiletries, coffee, etc): ₱500–₱1,000
• 👥 Manpower (if with staff or caretaker): ₱5,000+
• 🏢 Condo Dues / Real Estate Tax / Insurance: ₱2,000–₱5,000
• 🛏️ Furnishing & Upkeep (wear and tear): amortized monthly
That’s ₱13,000 to ₱20,000+ monthly, excluding the cost of the unit itself or mortgage/rent. If you’re only charging ₱1,300 a night, you’d need to be fully booked EVERY SINGLE DAY just to break even — and that’s not including profits.
Now ask yourself:
✅ Do you want fresh linens, working aircon, clean bathrooms, a secure place, and friendly service?
✅ Do you expect a hotel-like experience for the price of a dorm bed?
Let’s be real — a ₱1,300 nightly rate is not sustainable for a quality and legit Airbnb business, especially with taxes, overhead, and platform fees. At that rate, many hosts are forced to cut corners or burn out financially.
🛑 Support local hosts who value cleanliness, service, and comfort. Quality comes at a fair price. If you’re paying cheap, ask what’s being compromised.
Let’s all help raise the standard of stays in Iloilo — not drag it down with unrealistic expectations.
