Digital nomad guide to Philippines

11 cities · Asia / Oceania · avg ~ $1109/mo · avg nomad score 6.2/10

Overview

Philippines is one of the countries Nomadista covers for remote workers — 11 city guides in the Asia / Oceania region. Comfortable monthly budgets in our data typically range from about $850 to $1500. Popular bases include Siargao, Cebu and Palawan. Use the table below to compare cost, nomad score, and climate, then open a full city guide for neighborhoods, coworking, and visas.

Visas & entry (snapshot)

Many travelers get about 30 visa-free days (passport-dependent). Always confirm on official government sites.

Cities in Philippines

CityCost/moNomadBest months
🇵🇭 Siargao
Asia
$13009/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇵🇭 Cebu
Asia
$10008/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇵🇭 Palawan
Asia
$11007/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇵🇭 Manila
Asia
$12007/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇵🇭 Boracay
Asia
$15007/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇵🇭 Cagayan de Oro
Southeast Asia
$8505/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇵🇭 Bacolod
Southeast Asia
$9005/10Jan, Feb, Dec
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
Southeast Asia
$9505/10Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇵🇭 Iloilo
Southeast Asia
$11005/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇵🇭 Baguio
Southeast Asia
$11505/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇵🇭 Davao
Southeast Asia
$11505/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
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