Philippines
9 cities in this guide · $1,338 avg/month · 6.8 avg score
Country snapshot
This is a lightweight hub for cities in Philippines. It rolls up city-level cost, score, review, and verdict data without pretending to be a full visa, tax, or healthcare guide.
cityregioncost/mointernetverdictscore
01MakatiPhilippinesGo: strong English, fast internet, vibrant social scene, and affordable — if you embrace Manila's energy.🌴 Southeast Asia$1,850/mo59 MbpsGO7.102DumaguetePhilippinesMaybe: cost of living is a clear strength, internet is the main watch-out, and the estimate is about $1,150/mo.🌴 Southeast Asia$1,150/mo30 MbpsMAYBE7.003SiargaoPhilippinesMaybe: English friendliness is the main reason to consider it, but internet and our $1,400/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.🌴 Southeast Asia$1,400/mo25 MbpsMAYBE7.004IloiloPhilippinesMaybe: cost of living is a clear strength, internet is the main watch-out, and the estimate is about $1,200/mo.🌴 Southeast Asia$1,200/mo59 MbpsMAYBE6.905CebuPhilippinesMaybe: Philippines' island hub — affordable tropical base with English and dive culture. Our estimate: ~$1,600/mo.🌴 Southeast Asia$1,600/mo59 MbpsMAYBE6.906BaguioPhilippinesMaybe: cost of living is a clear strength, nightlife is the main watch-out, and the estimate is about $1,150/mo.🌴 Southeast Asia$1,150/mo45 MbpsMAYBE6.807DavaoPhilippinesMaybe: cost of living is a clear strength, walkability is the main watch-out, and the estimate is about $1,300/mo.🌴 Southeast Asia$1,300/mo59 MbpsMAYBE6.808TagaytayPhilippinesMaybe: beautiful setting and cool climate, but very small and Manila-dependent for serious amenities.🌴 Southeast Asia$1,200/mo30 MbpsMAYBE6.709ManilaPhilippinesMaybe: English friendliness is the main reason to consider it, but walkability and our $1,195/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.🌴 Southeast Asia$1,195/mo77 MbpsMAYBE6.3