Mumbai vs El Nido
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Tropical Monsoon vs Tropical Wet climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Mumbai
El Nido
Total Budget
$1,300/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$650/mo
$400/mo ✓
Coworking
$130/mo
$120/mo ✓
Meal Out
$3 ✓
$4
Coffee
$2.5
$2 ✓
El Nido is $200/mo cheaper (18% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🌍 Mumbai
📶 Internet65 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+5
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East1h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin7h
🇵🇭 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
Mumbai
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days136/year
Best months: January, February, March, December
El Nido
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days245/year
Best months: February, March, April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
24°26°
Apr
29°28°
Jul
27°27°
Oct
28°27°
MumbaiEl Nido
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🌍Mumbai
🇵🇭El Nido
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
$1,100
Winner📶
Internet Speed
65 Mbps
Winner50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
2.6/5
4.3/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.7/10
4.2/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
Winner7/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
6/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
6/10
👥
Community
small
small
2
Mumbai wins
vs
3
El Nido wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
El Nido
$200/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
El Nido
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Mumbai
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🌍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
🇵🇭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