BaguiovsSiargao
💰
Baguio saves you $350/month
29% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Siargao has 2x faster internet
50 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Temperate vs Tropical Wet climate
Different weather patterns year-round
🛂
Philippines offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Baguio
Siargao
Total Budget
$850/mo ✓
$1,200/mo
Rent (1BR)
$280/mo ✓
$400/mo
Coworking
$70/mo ✓
$100/mo
Meal Out
$2
$2
Coffee
$2
$2
Baguio is $350/mo cheaper (29% 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
🇵🇭 Siargao
📶 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
Siargao
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days301/year
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
16°26°
Apr
19°27°
Jul
19°28°
Oct
18°27°
BaguioSiargao
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇭Baguio
🇵🇭Siargao
💰
Monthly Budget
$850
Winner$1,200
📶
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
50 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
7/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
6/10
Winner3/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
2
Baguio wins
vs
2
Siargao wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Baguio
$350/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Siargao
World-famous nightlife scene
🇵🇭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)
🇵🇭Siargao
Pros
- +Surfing Capital of the Philippines with world-class Cloud 9 waves
- +Affordable cost of living compared to Western countries
- +Growing digital nomad community with dedicated coworking spaces
- +Stunning natural attractions from lagoons to rock pools
Cons
- −Frequent power outages disrupt work and daily life
- −Internet can be unreliable outside coworking spaces
- −Limited medical facilities for serious emergencies
- −Need scooter for transportation as walkability is low
