BaguiovsEl Nido
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Baguio saves you $250/month
23% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
El Nido has 2x faster internet
50 Mbps avg download speed
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Temperate vs Tropical Wet climate
Different weather patterns year-round
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Philippines offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Baguio
El Nido
Total Budget
$850/mo ✓
$1,100/mo
Rent (1BR)
$280/mo ✓
$400/mo
Coworking
$70/mo ✓
$120/mo
Meal Out
$2 ✓
$4
Coffee
$2
$2
Baguio is $250/mo cheaper (23% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇵🇭 Baguio
📶 Internet25-100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🇵🇭 El Nido
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Baguio
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp18°C
Rainy Days314/year
El Nido
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days245/year
Best months: February, March, April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
16°26°
Apr
19°28°
Jul
19°27°
Oct
18°27°
BaguioEl Nido
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇭Baguio
🇵🇭El Nido
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Monthly Budget
$850
Winner$1,100
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Internet Speed
25 Mbps
50 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
4.3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4.2/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
6/10
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Walkability
6/10
6/10
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Community
medium
Winnersmall
2
Baguio wins
vs
2
El Nido wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Baguio
$250/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Baguio
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇵🇭Baguio
Pros
- +Cool mountain climate year-round (18-27°C)
- +Very affordable cost of living
- +Strong English proficiency
- +Ranked 7th safest city in Philippines
Cons
- −Internet can be unreliable outside fiber areas
- −Heavy traffic during peak tourist seasons
- −Air quality issues from vehicle emissions
- −Limited international flights (must transit via Manila)
🇵🇭El Nido
Pros
- +World-class island hopping with stunning lagoons and beaches
- +Incredibly beautiful limestone cliffs and turquoise waters
- +Excellent diving and snorkeling with vibrant marine life
- +Growing coworking scene with fast fiber internet options
Cons
- −Internet can be unreliable outside coworking spaces
- −Remote location - 5-6 hour drive from Puerto Princesa airport
- −Limited healthcare - serious issues require evacuation
- −Power outages still occur occasionally
