Boracay vs Mumbai
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Mumbai saves you $300/month
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Mumbai has 2x faster internet
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Tropical Wet vs Tropical Monsoon climate
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Philippines offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Boracay
Mumbai
Total Budget
$1,600/mo
$1,300/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo ✓
$650/mo
Coworking
$120/mo ✓
$130/mo
Meal Out
$5
$3 ✓
Coffee
$3
$2.5 ✓
Mumbai is $300/mo cheaper (23% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇵🇭 Boracay
📶 Internet30 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌍 Mumbai
📶 Internet65 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+5
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East1h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin7h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Boracay
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days293/year
Best months: April
Mumbai
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days136/year
Best months: January, February, March, December
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
25°24°
Apr
28°29°
Jul
27°27°
Oct
27°28°
BoracayMumbai
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇭Boracay
🌍Mumbai
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Monthly Budget
$1,600
$1,300
Winner📶
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
65 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.5/5
Winner2.6/5
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Nomad Score
4.2/10
Winner3.7/10
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Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
Winner7/10
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Walkability
8/10
Winner6/10
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Community
small
small
4
Boracay wins
vs
2
Mumbai wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Mumbai
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Mumbai
65 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Boracay
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Boracay
World-famous nightlife scene
🇵🇭Boracay
Pros
- +World-famous White Beach with powdery white sand
- +Excellent safety - one of safest islands in Philippines
- +High English proficiency throughout the island
- +Stunning sunsets and turquoise waters
Cons
- −More expensive than other Philippines destinations
- −Internet can be inconsistent outside hotels
- −Limited coworking spaces - rely on cafes
- −Tourist-heavy areas with constant vendor approaches
🌍Mumbai
Pros
- +Low cost of living compared with Western cities while offering a major financial and media hub
- +Strong internet options in most mid- to upper-tier neighbourhoods with 50–100 Mbps fibre common
- +Vast local market and networking potential in tech, finance, media and creative industries
- +Incredible street food, South and North Indian cuisines, plus vibrant nightlife in pockets of Bandra and Lower Parel
Cons
- −Very dense, noisy and chaotic city that can feel overwhelming for first-time visitors
- −Heavy monsoon rains from June to September can flood streets and disrupt commutes
- −Air pollution is a regular issue, especially in winter and near major roads
- −Traffic is intense and cross-town journeys can be slow even for short distances