Side-by-side city decision # Delft vs Boracay. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link DelftNetherlands3/6 VS BoracayPhilippines2/6 $2,665Delft monthly budget $1,435Boracay monthly budget 220 MbpsDelft internet 55 MbpsBoracay internet Decision summary Delft Delft leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Boracay Speed Fastest internet Delft Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Delft Air Cleanest air Boracay Walk Most walkable Delft Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Delft](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/netherlands/delft.md) Netherlands 3/6 Budget$2,665 Internet220 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Boracay](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/boracay.md) Philippines 2/6 Budget$1,435 Internet55 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 MetricDelftBoracay Total estimated budget $2,665 $1,435 1-bed center rent $1,780 $750 Coworking desk $290 $180 Local meal $19.5 $5 Cappuccino $4.3 $3.3 Gym membership $48 $55 Transport budget $105 $45 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricDelftBoracay Internet speed 220 Mbps 55 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricDelftBoracay Safety index 82/100 76/100 Air quality 78/100 82/100 Walkability 9/10 7/10 Female safety 8/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 9/10 8/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricDelftBoracay Healthcare quality Excellent Average English proficiency Excellent Excellent Climate type Temperate oceanic Tropical monsoon Best time to visit May - Sep Nov - May 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. [Delft](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/netherlands/delft.md) Netherlands → ### Strengths * Beautiful compact historic center with canals and excellent cycling * Fast, reliable fiber and strong mobile coverage * Very high English proficiency and international university community * Easy rail access to Rotterdam, The Hague, Amsterdam, and Schiphol * Safe streets, clean public spaces, and drinkable tap water * Calmer and more community-oriented than larger Dutch cities ### Trade-offs * Housing is expensive and long-term rentals are highly competitive * Rain, wind, and gray winter days can feel relentless * Limited nightlife compared with Rotterdam or Amsterdam * Dutch health insurance can be mandatory for some longer stays * Restaurants, gyms, and social activities are costly * There is no dedicated Dutch digital nomad visa ### Common visa routes * Schengen short-stay visa or visa-free entry: up to 90 days in any 180-day period * Dutch self-employed residence permit for qualifying entrepreneurs * DAFT residence permit for eligible United States self-employed citizens [Boracay](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/boracay.md) Philippines → ### Strengths * Beautiful white-sand beaches and clear water * English is widely spoken * Strong café, restaurant, and nightlife scene * Compact areas are easy to explore on foot * Generally welcoming and social atmosphere * Good island lifestyle for watersports lovers ### Trade-offs * Rents and daily prices rise sharply in peak season * Internet can slow down during storms or busy periods * Healthcare is limited compared with mainland cities * Crowds and noise are intense around Station 2 * Travel requires flights or ferry transfers * Tap water is not safe to drink ### Common visa routes * Visa-free entry or tourist visa * Tourist visa extension * Philippine Digital Nomad 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.