Side-by-side city decision # Iloilo City vs Toulouse. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link Iloilo CityPhilippines1 VS ToulouseFrance3 $800Iloilo City monthly budget $1,410Toulouse monthly budget 25 MbpsIloilo City internet 150 MbpsToulouse internet Decision summary Toulouse Toulouse leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Iloilo City Speed Fastest internet Toulouse Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Tie Air Cleanest air Toulouse Walk Most walkable Toulouse 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 1/6 Budget$800 Internet25 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Toulouse](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/france/toulouse.md) France 3/6 Budget$1,410 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 Total estimated budget $800 $1,410 1-bed center rent $350 $750 Coworking desk $100 $250 Local meal $3.5 $16 Cappuccino $2.5 $3.5 Gym membership $30 $35 Transport budget $20 $60 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 25 Mbps 150 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 72/100 72/100 Air quality 62/100 75/100 Walkability 6/10 7/10 Female safety 7/10 8/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 7/10 8/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Average Excellent English proficiency Good Average Climate type Tropical monsoon Mediterranean Best time to visit Dec - Apr May - Sep 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 * 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 [Toulouse](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/france/toulouse.md) France → ### Strengths * Fantastic food scene with Michelin-starred restaurants and local markets * Pleasant weather with over 300 days of sunshine a year * Affordable rent compared to Paris or Lyon * Strong expat community, especially in aerospace and tech * Excellent public healthcare system * Walkable city center with bike-friendly infrastructure ### Trade-offs * Language barrier; limited English outside tourist areas * Bureaucratic hurdles for residence permits and utility setup * High income taxes and social contributions * Limited coworking spaces compared to larger hubs * Nightlife is modest; not a party destination * Summer can be uncomfortably hot (35°C+) ### Common visa routes * Long-stay visa (VLS-TS) for stays over 3 months * Talent passport (Passeport Talent) for high-skilled workers * Short-stay Schengen visa (90 days within 180) 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.