Makati
Philippines
1/6
Budget$1,280
Internet125 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Side-by-side city decision
Makati vs Auckland.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
MakatiPhilippines1/6
VS
AucklandNew Zealand4/6
$1,280Makati monthly budget
$2,130Auckland monthly budget
125 MbpsMakati internet
300 MbpsAuckland internet
Decision summary
Auckland
Auckland leads on more of the six headline signals.
Cost
Best budget
Makati
Speed
Fastest internet
Auckland
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Tie
Safety
Highest safety
Auckland
Air
Cleanest air
Auckland
Walk
Most walkable
Auckland
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Auckland
New Zealand
4/6
Budget$2,130
Internet300 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Full comparison
Compare what matters
Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.
Monthly budget and costs
7 signalsMetricMakatiAuckland
Total estimated budget
$1,280
$2,130
1-bed center rent
$720
$1,250
Coworking desk
$190
$310
Local meal
$4.3
$15.5
Cappuccino
$3.5
$3.3
Gym membership
$48
$55
Transport budget
$70
$120
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsMetricMakatiAuckland
Internet speed
125 Mbps
300 Mbps
Nomad vibe
8/10
8/10
Quality of life
5 signalsMetricMakatiAuckland
Safety index
61/100
72/100
Air quality
48/100
82/100
Walkability
6/10
7/10
Female safety
6/10
8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
7/10
9/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsMetricMakatiAuckland
Healthcare quality
Excellent
Excellent
English proficiency
Excellent
Excellent
Climate type
Tropical monsoon
Temperate oceanic
Best time to visit
Nov - Feb
Nov - 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.
Makati
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
Auckland
New Zealand
Strengths
- Fast, reliable fibre internet and strong mobile coverage
- English-speaking with an easy transition for international nomads
- Excellent access to beaches, islands, hiking, and weekend road trips
- Safe tap water, high-quality healthcare, and generally clean air
- Inclusive social culture and strong LGBTQ+ acceptance
- Convenient cashless payments and good café work culture
Trade-offs
- High rents and expensive groceries compared with much of Asia and Europe
- Long distance and costly flights from major global hubs
- Traffic congestion can make cross-city trips slow
- Rain and rapid weather changes are common throughout the year
- Public transport is improving but less comprehensive than major Asian cities
- Time-zone isolation can complicate calls with Europe and North America
Common visa routes
- NZeTA or Visitor Visa
- Working Holiday Visa
- Accredited Employer Work 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.