Side-by-side city decision # Girona vs Iloilo City. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link GironaSpain4 VS Iloilo CityPhilippines1 $1,440Girona monthly budget $800Iloilo City monthly budget 100 MbpsGirona internet 25 MbpsIloilo City internet Decision summary Girona Girona leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Iloilo City Speed Fastest internet Girona Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Girona Air Cleanest air Girona Walk Most walkable Girona Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Girona](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/girona.md) Spain 4/6 Budget$1,440 Internet100 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) Philippines 1/6 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 $1,440 $800 1-bed center rent $800 $350 Coworking desk $150 $100 Local meal $12 $3.5 Cappuccino $2.5 $2.5 Gym membership $40 $30 Transport budget $40 $20 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 100 Mbps 25 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 75/100 72/100 Air quality 75/100 62/100 Walkability 8/10 6/10 Female safety 8/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Good Average English proficiency Average Good Climate type Mediterranean Tropical monsoon Best time to visit Apr - Jun 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. [Girona](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/girona.md) Spain → ### Strengths * Stunning medieval old town with riverside charm * Excellent food scene influenced by Catalan cuisine * Close to Costa Brava beaches and Barcelona * Lower cost of living than Barcelona or Madrid * Safe and walkable city with good public transport * Rich cultural festivals and mild climate year-round ### Trade-offs * Limited nightlife compared to larger Spanish cities * Catalan language can be a barrier for newcomers * Summer months can be crowded with tourists * Fewer coworking spaces than Barcelona * Bureaucratic processes can be slow and complex * Heating in older apartments can be inefficient ### Common visa routes * Schengen Tourist (90 days) * Non-Lucrative Visa * Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) [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.