Side-by-side city decision # Dublin vs Makati. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link 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. [Dublin](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/ireland/dublin.md) Ireland 4/6 Budget$3,445 Internet170 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 MetricDublinMakati 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 signals MetricDublinMakati Internet speed 170 Mbps 125 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricDublinMakati 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 signals MetricDublinMakati 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](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/ireland/dublin.md) 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](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.