Side-by-side city decision # Punta Cana vs Iloilo City. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link Punta CanaDominican Republic2 VS Iloilo CityPhilippines3 $1,350Punta Cana monthly budget $800Iloilo City monthly budget 30 MbpsPunta Cana internet 25 MbpsIloilo City internet Decision summary Iloilo City Iloilo City leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Iloilo City Speed Fastest internet Punta Cana Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Iloilo City Air Cleanest air Punta Cana Walk Most walkable Iloilo City Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Punta Cana](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/dominican-republic/punta-cana.md) Dominican Republic 2/6 Budget$1,350 Internet30 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) Philippines 3/6 Budget$800 Internet25 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 $1,350 $800 1-bed center rent $700 $350 Coworking desk $150 $100 Local meal $8 $3.5 Cappuccino $3.5 $2.5 Gym membership $40 $30 Transport budget $50 $20 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 30 Mbps 25 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 60/100 72/100 Air quality 70/100 62/100 Walkability 5/10 6/10 Female safety 6/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 5/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Average Average English proficiency Average Good Climate type Tropical monsoon Tropical monsoon Best time to visit Nov - Apr Dec - 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. [Punta Cana](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/dominican-republic/punta-cana.md) Dominican Republic → ### Strengths * Stunning beaches and turquoise waters * Low cost of living compared to US/Europe * Warm tropical weather year-round * English widely spoken in tourist zones * Relaxed, slow-paced lifestyle * Decent internet in resort areas ### Trade-offs * Limited coworking spaces outside hotels * Tourist prices in many restaurants and shops * Hurricane season from June to November * Mosquitoes and tropical diseases * Car is almost essential for getting around * Petty crime and occasional safety concerns ### Common visa routes * Tourist visa (30 days) * Visa on arrival (90 days) * Digital Nomad Visa (1 year) [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 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.