Side-by-side city decision # Leicester vs Makati. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link LeicesterUnited Kingdom3/6 VS MakatiPhilippines3/6 $1,735Leicester monthly budget $1,280Makati monthly budget 150 MbpsLeicester internet 125 MbpsMakati internet Decision summary No universal winner The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit. Cost Best budget Makati Speed Fastest internet Leicester Vibe Best nomad vibe Makati Safety Highest safety Makati Air Cleanest air Leicester Walk Most walkable Leicester Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Leicester](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-kingdom/leicester.md) United Kingdom 3/6 Budget$1,735 Internet150 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Makati](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/makati.md) Philippines 3/6 Budget$1,280 Internet125 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 MetricLeicesterMakati Total estimated budget $1,735 $1,280 1-bed center rent $1,080 $720 Coworking desk $250 $190 Local meal $18 $4.3 Cappuccino $4.3 $3.5 Gym membership $38 $48 Transport budget $85 $70 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricLeicesterMakati Internet speed 150 Mbps 125 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricLeicesterMakati Safety index 58/100 61/100 Air quality 67/100 48/100 Walkability 7/10 6/10 Female safety 6/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 7/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricLeicesterMakati Healthcare quality Good Excellent English proficiency Excellent Excellent Climate type Temperate oceanic Tropical monsoon Best time to visit May - Sep Nov - Feb 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. [Leicester](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-kingdom/leicester.md) United Kingdom → ### Strengths * Lower rent than London and many major UK cities * Fast rail links to London, Birmingham and Nottingham * Highly diverse food scene with excellent South Asian restaurants * Reliable fibre broadband and widespread 5G coverage * Compact centre that is practical to explore on foot * Large student population and lively cultural calendar ### Trade-offs * Grey, wet winters can feel long * City-centre crime and antisocial behaviour require awareness * Limited dedicated coworking choice compared with larger cities * Peak-hour road traffic can be frustrating * Direct international flights require travelling to nearby airports * UK visa rules offer no dedicated digital nomad visa ### Common visa routes * Standard Visitor visa * Youth Mobility Scheme visa * Skilled Worker visa [Makati](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/makati.md) Philippines → ### Strengths * Excellent English proficiency and easy daily communication * Strong café, coworking, and corporate-business ecosystem * High-quality private hospitals and specialist care nearby * Wide choice of condos, malls, restaurants, and delivery services * Cashless payments and ride-hailing are widely available * Large international and Filipino social scene ### Trade-offs * Severe road traffic can make short trips slow * Central neighborhoods have relatively high rents * Heat, humidity, and monsoon downpours are persistent * Air quality is often poor beside major roads * Sidewalks can be uneven, blocked, or limited * Tap water is not recommended for drinking ### Common visa routes * Visa-free entry or visitor visa extension * Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension * Special Resident Retiree's 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.