Quebec City
Canada
5/6
Budget$1,795
Internet200 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Side-by-side city decision
Quebec City vs Iloilo City.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
Quebec CityCanada5/6
VS
Iloilo CityPhilippines1/6
$1,795Quebec City monthly budget
$675Iloilo City monthly budget
200 MbpsQuebec City internet
85 MbpsIloilo City internet
Decision summary
Quebec City
Quebec City leads on more of the six headline signals.
Cost
Best budget
Iloilo City
Speed
Fastest internet
Quebec City
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Quebec City
Safety
Highest safety
Quebec City
Air
Cleanest air
Quebec City
Walk
Most walkable
Quebec City
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Iloilo City
Philippines
1/6
Budget$675
Internet85 Mbps
Vibe7/10
Full comparison
Compare what matters
Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.
Monthly budget and costs
7 signalsMetricQuebec CityIloilo City
Total estimated budget
$1,795
$675
1-bed center rent
$1,050
$300
Coworking desk
$220
$110
Local meal
$18.5
$2.7
Cappuccino
$4.2
$2.5
Gym membership
$45
$32
Transport budget
$75
$45
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsMetricQuebec CityIloilo City
Internet speed
200 Mbps
85 Mbps
Nomad vibe
8/10
7/10
Quality of life
5 signalsMetricQuebec CityIloilo City
Safety index
78/100
68/100
Air quality
84/100
73/100
Walkability
8/10
6/10
Female safety
8/10
7/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
8/10
6/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsMetricQuebec CityIloilo City
Healthcare quality
Excellent
Good
English proficiency
Good
Excellent
Climate type
Humid continental
Tropical monsoon
Best time to visit
May - Sep
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.
Quebec City
Canada
Strengths
- Lower rents than Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal
- Very safe central neighborhoods
- Fast, reliable home internet
- Beautiful historic architecture and easy access to nature
- Excellent food, cafes, and seasonal festivals
- Clean tap water and strong public healthcare infrastructure
Trade-offs
- Long, very cold, snowy winters
- French is important for daily integration and many jobs
- Limited coworking choices compared with larger Canadian cities
- Public transit is bus-based rather than metro-based
- Short-term rentals can be expensive during summer festivals
- Canadian mobile data plans are relatively costly
Common visa routes
- eTA or visitor status for eligible visa-exempt travelers
- Temporary Resident Visa for travelers who require a Canadian visitor visa
- IEC Working Holiday permit for eligible young citizens
Iloilo City
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
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.