Side-by-side city decision # Aveiro vs Makati. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link AveiroPortugal4/6 VS MakatiPhilippines1/6 $1,425Aveiro monthly budget $1,280Makati monthly budget 210 MbpsAveiro internet 125 MbpsMakati internet Decision summary Aveiro Aveiro leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Makati Speed Fastest internet Aveiro Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Aveiro Air Cleanest air Aveiro Walk Most walkable Aveiro Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Aveiro](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/portugal/aveiro.md) Portugal 4/6 Budget$1,425 Internet210 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Makati](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/makati.md) Philippines 1/6 Budget$1,280 Internet125 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricAveiroMakati Total estimated budget $1,425 $1,280 1-bed center rent $850 $720 Coworking desk $175 $190 Local meal $12 $4.3 Cappuccino $2.1 $3.5 Gym membership $38 $48 Transport budget $35 $70 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricAveiroMakati Internet speed 210 Mbps 125 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricAveiroMakati Safety index 78/100 61/100 Air quality 88/100 48/100 Walkability 8/10 6/10 Female safety 8/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricAveiroMakati Healthcare quality Good Excellent English proficiency Good Excellent Climate type Mediterranean oceanic Tropical monsoon Best time to visit May - Sep Nov - Feb Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Aveiro](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/portugal/aveiro.md) Portugal → ### Strengths * Relaxed, safe canal-side lifestyle * Lower rents than Lisbon and Porto * Fast fiber internet is widely available * Highly walkable and bicycle-friendly center * Easy rail access to Porto and Coimbra * Fresh seafood and strong local food culture ### Trade-offs * Persistent dampness and rain in winter * Smaller international and nomad community * Limited nightlife compared with Porto * Housing supply tightens around the academic year * English is less universal outside central businesses * No commercial airport in the city ### Common visa routes * Portugal Digital Nomad Visa * D7 Passive Income Visa * Schengen short-stay visa [Makati](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/makati.md) Philippines → ### Strengths * Excellent English proficiency and easy daily communication * Strong café, coworking, and corporate-business ecosystem * High-quality private hospitals and specialist care nearby * Wide choice of condos, malls, restaurants, and delivery services * Cashless payments and ride-hailing are widely available * Large international and Filipino social scene ### Trade-offs * Severe road traffic can make short trips slow * Central neighborhoods have relatively high rents * Heat, humidity, and monsoon downpours are persistent * Air quality is often poor beside major roads * Sidewalks can be uneven, blocked, or limited * Tap water is not recommended for drinking ### Common visa routes * Visa-free entry or visitor visa extension * Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension * Special Resident Retiree's Visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.