Edmonton
Canada
3/6
Budget$1,525
Internet100 Mbps
Vibe6/10
Side-by-side city decision
Edmonton vs Makati.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
EdmontonCanada3
VS
MakatiPhilippines3
$1,525Edmonton monthly budget
$980Makati monthly budget
100 MbpsEdmonton internet
30 MbpsMakati internet
Decision summary
No universal winner
The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit.
Cost
Best budget
Makati
Speed
Fastest internet
Edmonton
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Makati
Safety
Highest safety
Edmonton
Air
Cleanest air
Edmonton
Walk
Most walkable
Makati
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Makati
Philippines
3/6
Budget$980
Internet30 Mbps
Vibe7/10
Full comparison
Compare what matters
Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.
Monthly budget and costs
7 signalsTotal estimated budget
$1,525
$980
1-bed center rent
$850
$600
Coworking desk
$150
$180
Local meal
$15
$5
Cappuccino
$3
$3.5
Gym membership
$37
$40
Transport budget
$75
$30
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsInternet speed
100 Mbps
30 Mbps
Nomad vibe
6/10
7/10
Quality of life
5 signalsSafety index
75/100
65/100
Air quality
72/100
45/100
Walkability
6/10
7/10
Female safety
7/10
6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
8/10
7/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsHealthcare quality
Good
Average
English proficiency
Excellent
Good
Climate type
Continental subarctic
Tropical monsoon
Best time to visit
Jun - Aug
Nov - Mar
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.
Edmonton
Canada
Strengths
- Affordable rent compared to Vancouver/Toronto
- Strong job market in tech and oil
- Beautiful river valley with extensive trails
- Vibrant arts and festival scene
- Friendly and welcoming locals
- Excellent public healthcare system
Trade-offs
- Extremely cold winters (-20°C to -40°C)
- Limited public transit outside core
- Few direct international flights
- Seasonal affective disorder risk due to darkness
- Expensive car insurance
- Occasional wildfire smoke in summer
Common visa routes
- eTA for visa-exempt nationals
- Temporary Resident Visa
- Working Holiday Visa
Makati
Philippines
Strengths
- Excellent expat community and networking events
- Affordable cost of living compared to Western capitals
- High density of coworking spaces and cafes
- Widespread English proficiency
- Modern amenities with malls and restaurants
- Convenient location for exploring other Asian destinations
Trade-offs
- Heavy traffic congestion during peak hours
- Air quality can be poor due to pollution
- Tap water is not safe to drink
- Power outages occasionally occur
- Typhoon season can disrupt plans
- Metro Manila overall safety varies by area
Common visa routes
- Visa-free entry (30 days)
- Visa extension (up to 36 months)
- Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV)
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.