Puerto PrincesavsSenggigi
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Puerto Princesa
Senggigi
Total Budget
$900/mo
$700/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$250/mo ✓
$350/mo
Coworking
$80/mo ✓
$100/mo
Meal Out
$3
$2 ✓
Coffee
$2
$2
Senggigi is $200/mo cheaper (29% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
📶 Internet25-50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🇮🇩 Senggigi
📶 Internet25 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Puerto Princesa
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days287/year
Senggigi
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days210/year
Best months: July, August, May, June
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
26°26°
Apr
28°26°
Jul
27°26°
Oct
27°27°
Puerto PrincesaSenggigi
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇭Puerto Princesa
🇮🇩Senggigi
💰
Monthly Budget
$900
$700
Winner📶
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
25 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.6/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
4/10
5/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
5/10
👥
Community
small
small
0
Puerto Princesa wins
vs
1
Senggigi wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Senggigi
$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
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇵🇭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
🇮🇩Senggigi
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living compared to Bali
- +Stunning beaches and epic sunsets with views of Mount Agung
- +Gateway to the pristine Gili Islands just 30 minutes away
- +Laid-back atmosphere without the crowds of Bali
Cons
- −Internet can be unreliable especially outside main areas
- −Limited dedicated coworking spaces compared to Bali
- −Need scooter or car to get around the spread-out area
- −Rainy season (Nov-Mar) can disrupt outdoor activities
