Side-by-side city decision # Brasília vs Iloilo City. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link BrasíliaBrazil1 VS Iloilo CityPhilippines5 $1,050Brasília monthly budget $800Iloilo City monthly budget 50 MbpsBrasília internet 25 MbpsIloilo City internet Decision summary Iloilo City Iloilo City leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Iloilo City Speed Fastest internet Brasília Vibe Best nomad vibe Iloilo City Safety Highest safety Iloilo City Air Cleanest air Iloilo City Walk Most walkable Iloilo City Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Brasília](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/brazil/brasilia.md) Brazil 1/6 Budget$1,050 Internet50 Mbps Vibe6/10 [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) Philippines 5/6 Budget$800 Internet25 Mbps Vibe7/10 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 Total estimated budget $1,050 $800 1-bed center rent $500 $350 Coworking desk $150 $100 Local meal $8 $3.5 Cappuccino $2.5 $2.5 Gym membership $30 $30 Transport budget $50 $20 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 50 Mbps 25 Mbps Nomad vibe 6/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 40/100 72/100 Air quality 60/100 62/100 Walkability 5/10 6/10 Female safety 5/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 6/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Good Average English proficiency Basic Good Climate type Tropical savanna Tropical monsoon Best time to visit May - Sep Dec - Apr 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. [Brasília](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/brazil/brasilia.md) Brazil → ### Strengths * Low cost of living * Green spaces and parks * Good internet connectivity * Modern architecture * Safer than Rio or São Paulo * Excellent public healthcare ### Trade-offs * High crime in peripheral areas * Limited English proficiency * Dry season causes respiratory issues * Expensive international flights * Public transport can be unreliable * Bureaucratic red tape ### Common visa routes * Tourist visa up to 90 days (renewable) * Digital nomad visa (up to 1 year) * Permanent residency through investment [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) Philippines → ### Strengths * Very low cost of living compared to Manila * Friendly and English-speaking locals * Delicious and affordable street food * Slow, relaxed pace of life * Improving internet infrastructure * Relatively safe city with low crime ### Trade-offs * Traffic congestion during peak hours * Limited nightlife options outside weekends * Frequent power outages in some areas * High humidity and heat year-round * Public transport is basic and crowded * Healthcare facilities are not world-class ### Common visa routes * 30-day visa-free * Balikbayan visa * 9A tourist visa extension * SRRV special investor 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.