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. Share comparison Copy link 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. [Quebec City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/canada/quebec-city.md) Canada 5/6 Budget$1,795 Internet200 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) 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. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricQuebec 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 signals MetricQuebec CityIloilo City Internet speed 200 Mbps 85 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricQuebec 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 signals MetricQuebec 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](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/canada/quebec-city.md) 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](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 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.