Side-by-side city decision # Iloilo City vs Turin. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link Iloilo CityPhilippines3/6 VS TurinItaly3/6 $675Iloilo City monthly budget $1,643Turin monthly budget 85 MbpsIloilo City internet 151 MbpsTurin internet Decision summary No universal winner The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit. Cost Best budget Iloilo City Speed Fastest internet Turin Vibe Best nomad vibe Turin Safety Highest safety Iloilo City Air Cleanest air Iloilo City Walk Most walkable Turin 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 [Turin](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/turin.md) Italy 3/6 Budget$1,643 Internet151 Mbps Vibe8/10 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 CityTurin Total estimated budget $675 $1,643 1-bed center rent $300 $980 Coworking desk $110 $220 Local meal $2.7 $15.2 Cappuccino $2.5 $1.8 Gym membership $32 $52 Transport budget $45 $43 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricIloilo CityTurin Internet speed 85 Mbps 151 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricIloilo CityTurin Safety index 68/100 66/100 Air quality 73/100 57/100 Walkability 6/10 9/10 Female safety 7/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 6/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricIloilo CityTurin Healthcare quality Good Excellent English proficiency Excellent Average Climate type Tropical monsoon Humid subtropical with continental influence Best time to visit Dec - Apr Apr - Jun 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 [Turin](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/turin.md) Italy → ### Strengths * Lower rents than Milan with excellent urban amenities * Very walkable center and extensive public transport * Outstanding Piedmontese food and aperitivo culture * Fast fiber internet is common in central neighborhoods * Easy access to the Alps, Langhe wine country, and France * Strong museums, architecture, and year-round cultural life ### Trade-offs * Winter fog and Po Valley air pollution can be noticeable * English is less widely spoken than in major tourist hubs * Finding a furnished long-term rental can take time * Summer heat can be humid and many homes lack air conditioning * Bureaucracy for residency, leases, and permits is slow * Night buses and late-night transit are less convenient ### Common visa routes * Italy Digital Nomad Visa * Schengen short-stay visa-free or Type C visa * Italian Elective Residence Visa 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.