Side-by-side city decision # Fez vs Iloilo City. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link FezMorocco1 VS Iloilo CityPhilippines3 $570Fez monthly budget $800Iloilo City monthly budget 20 MbpsFez internet 25 MbpsIloilo City internet Decision summary Iloilo City Iloilo City leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Fez Speed Fastest internet Iloilo City Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Iloilo City Air Cleanest air Iloilo City Walk Most walkable Tie Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Fez](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fez.md) Morocco 1/6 Budget$570 Internet20 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) Philippines 3/6 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 $570 $800 1-bed center rent $350 $350 Coworking desk $100 $100 Local meal $4 $3.5 Cappuccino $1.5 $2.5 Gym membership $30 $30 Transport budget $20 $20 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 20 Mbps 25 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 60/100 72/100 Air quality 60/100 62/100 Walkability 6/10 6/10 Female safety 5/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 3/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Average Average English proficiency Basic Good Climate type Mediterranean Tropical monsoon Best time to visit Mar - May 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. [Fez](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fez.md) Morocco → ### Strengths * Extremely affordable cost of living * Rich history and stunning medina * Delicious and cheap street food * Friendly locals and slow pace of life * Good base for exploring northern Morocco * Mild spring and autumn weather ### Trade-offs * Limited English spoken outside tourist areas * Poor internet reliability in some riads * Aggressive touts and scams in medina * Tap water not potable * Very hot summers (40°C+) * Conservative culture; limited nightlife ### Common visa routes * Tourist visa (90 days) * e-Visa * Visa on arrival for select nationalities [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.