How much do tattoos cost in the Philippines?

The Philippine peso goes for around 50 to 1 USD. Getting a tattoo used to be frowned upon in the Philippines because they thought only criminals and drug abusers had them. Things have changed over the years and thanks to the progressive movement, art is another way that one can express themselves. A fun fact about tattooing here is about the legendary Maria “Whang Od” Oggay. She is the oldest traditional tattoo artists in the Philippines. As of early 2019, she is 102 years old and is still tattooing in the traditional ways.

How much do tattoos cost in Malaysia?

The Malaysian Ringgit is 4.16 to the USD. This means your money will go a long way in Malaysia. There are actually some very talented tattoo artists in Malaysia and if you find them, you’ll be able to get a beautiful tattoo for much less than if you were going to get the same tattoo in the United States. That said, make sure you do your research before walking into any tattoo shop in Malaysia, because there can be some health code issues you might be dealing with if you don’t take your time in finding the right artist for you.

How much do tattoos cost in the UK?

Every tattoo is different and the same can be said about getting a tattoo in the UK. Overall, your tattoo is going to cost you more money in the UK than it would in the United States. As we sit, USD is at $1.24 per £1. This means you will be paying a little bit more across the pond. That said, there are some extremely talented artists in the UK that may not be as well-known as if they were in the United States, so if you find one of them, you might get a good deal. The average tattoo in the UK is around £150.

How much does a lion tattoo cost?

The lion is symbol of strength, royalty and power. We have seen full back piece tattoos of lions and we have seen lions that will fit on a finger. This is the biggest factor when determining the cost of a lion tattoo. On the cheaper end of the spectrum, you might see the simple outline of The Lion King’s character, Simba that will cost around $100. On the other hand, you might see a full sized realistic backpiece of a lion that will cost at least $200 an hour and be well over $1500 when all is said and done.