BaguiovsPuerto Princesa
🌡️
Temperate vs Tropical Wet climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Baguio
Puerto Princesa
Total Budget
$850/mo ✓
$900/mo
Rent (1BR)
$280/mo
$250/mo ✓
Coworking
$70/mo ✓
$80/mo
Meal Out
$2 ✓
$3
Coffee
$2
$2
Baguio is $50/mo cheaper (6% 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
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
📶 Internet25-50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
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
Puerto Princesa
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days287/year
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
16°26°
Apr
19°28°
Jul
19°27°
Oct
18°27°
BaguioPuerto Princesa
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇭Baguio
🇵🇭Puerto Princesa
💰
Monthly Budget
$850
$900
📶
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
25 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
3.6/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
4/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
5/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
1
Baguio wins
vs
0
Puerto Princesa wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻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)
🇵🇭Puerto Princesa
Pros
- +UNESCO Underground River - world wonder
- +Ultra affordable cost of living
- +Gateway to Palawan paradise islands
- +English widely spoken
Cons
- −Internet can be inconsistent
- −Limited nightlife options
- −Power outages occasionally occur
- −Remote location requires flights
