Dublin
Ireland
4/6
Budget$3,445
Internet170 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Side-by-side city decision
Dublin vs Makati.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
DublinIreland4/6
VS
MakatiPhilippines1/6
$3,445Dublin monthly budget
$1,280Makati monthly budget
170 MbpsDublin internet
125 MbpsMakati internet
Decision summary
Dublin
Dublin leads on more of the six headline signals.
Cost
Best budget
Makati
Speed
Fastest internet
Dublin
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Tie
Safety
Highest safety
Dublin
Air
Cleanest air
Dublin
Walk
Most walkable
Dublin
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Makati
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.
Monthly budget and costs
7 signalsMetricDublinMakati
Total estimated budget
$3,445
$1,280
1-bed center rent
$2,300
$720
Coworking desk
$390
$190
Local meal
$22
$4.3
Cappuccino
$4.8
$3.5
Gym membership
$65
$48
Transport budget
$145
$70
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsMetricDublinMakati
Internet speed
170 Mbps
125 Mbps
Nomad vibe
8/10
8/10
Quality of life
5 signalsMetricDublinMakati
Safety index
67/100
61/100
Air quality
82/100
48/100
Walkability
9/10
6/10
Female safety
7/10
6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
9/10
7/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsMetricDublinMakati
Healthcare quality
Excellent
Excellent
English proficiency
Excellent
Excellent
Climate type
Temperate 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.
Dublin
Ireland
Strengths
- English-speaking EU capital with a welcoming social culture
- Excellent pub, music, literary, and cultural scene
- Strong tech sector and international professional network
- Very walkable central neighborhoods
- Reliable high-speed fiber and mobile internet
- Safe drinking water and highly cashless daily life
Trade-offs
- Housing is exceptionally expensive and hard to secure
- Frequent rain, wind, and limited winter daylight
- Public transport is useful but not as comprehensive as peer capitals
- Restaurants, pints, and nightlife add up quickly
- Rental competition often requires rapid decisions
- Long-term immigration and tax rules can be complex
Common visa routes
- Short-Stay C Visa
- Working Holiday Authorisation
- Stamp 0 Permission
Makati
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.