Side-by-side city decision # Iloilo City vs Fortaleza. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link Iloilo CityPhilippines3/6 VS FortalezaBrazil1/6 $675Iloilo City monthly budget $895Fortaleza monthly budget 85 MbpsIloilo City internet 150 MbpsFortaleza internet Decision summary Iloilo City Iloilo City leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Iloilo City Speed Fastest internet Fortaleza 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. [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) Philippines 3/6 Budget$675 Internet85 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Fortaleza](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/brazil/fortaleza.md) Brazil 1/6 Budget$895 Internet150 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 MetricIloilo CityFortaleza Total estimated budget $675 $895 1-bed center rent $300 $450 Coworking desk $110 $150 Local meal $2.7 $5.5 Cappuccino $2.5 $2.3 Gym membership $32 $35 Transport budget $45 $45 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricIloilo CityFortaleza Internet speed 85 Mbps 150 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricIloilo CityFortaleza Safety index 68/100 42/100 Air quality 73/100 72/100 Walkability 6/10 6/10 Female safety 7/10 5/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 6/10 6/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricIloilo CityFortaleza Healthcare quality Good Good English proficiency Excellent Basic Climate type Tropical monsoon Tropical savanna Best time to visit Dec - Apr Jul - Dec 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. [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) Philippines → ### Strengths * Low everyday costs compared with Manila and Cebu * Friendly English-speaking local population * Strong food culture and excellent seafood * Generally relaxed pace with less traffic than major Philippine cities * Good hospitals, malls, and practical city services * Access to Guimaras beaches and regional nature trips ### Trade-offs * No dedicated Philippine digital-nomad visa * Heavy rain, humidity, and occasional storm disruptions * Internet quality varies significantly by building and neighborhood * Limited coworking and international networking scene * Walkability is uneven outside central districts * Tap water is not considered safe for drinking ### Common visa routes * Visa-free entry, typically 30 days for many nationalities * Tourist visa extension through Philippine immigration offices * Special Resident Retiree's Visa for qualifying long-stay residents [Fortaleza](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/brazil/fortaleza.md) Brazil → ### Strengths * Warm beach weather throughout the year * Lower living costs than Brazil's largest cities * Long urban coastline with lively beach neighborhoods * Fast fiber internet is widely available in modern buildings * Strong regional food, music, and nightlife scene * Airport has useful domestic and selected international connections ### Trade-offs * Street crime and phone theft require consistent caution * English is limited outside tourism-facing businesses * Rainy season can bring intense showers and localized flooding * Heat and humidity can be tiring for daytime work * Sidewalk quality and pedestrian infrastructure are uneven * Popular beachfront areas can be noisy and more expensive ### Common visa routes * Visa-free tourist stay for eligible nationalities * Brazil digital nomad visa * Temporary residence visa through work or family ties 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.