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Caloocan City, Philippines

Compare Caloocan City, Philippines for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

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Caloocan City, Philippines: Coast — Coast

Caloocan City, Philippines: old town — Coast

Monthly estimateINR 71,000

Studio rentINR 16,000-INR 30,000

Internet45 Mbps

Safety54/100

Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (39)

PowerOutage risk (41)

CoworkingLimited work spots (42)

Best seasonDec-Mar

Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Caloocan City

Caloocan City is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Caloocan central districts. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-70 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips

Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

The best timing is usually Dec-Mar. Watch out for peak heat/rainy season when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Caloocan City. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness: Challenging (35)
Crime rate: Elevated (48)
Air quality: Heavy pollution risk (39)
Power reliability: Outage risk (41)
Mobile data / eSIM: Patchy / slower (51)
Coworking / cafe work: Limited work spots (42)
Healthcare access: Limited access (31)
English usability: Easy in English (94)
Walkability / transit: Manageable (58)
Airport access: Good airport access (76)
Accommodation availability: Limited options (55)
Payment/card friendliness: Cash-heavy (36)
Food delivery / convenience: Limited convenience (45)
Social / nomad community: Small community (48)
Noise comfort: Generally calm (82)
Tap water / water quality: Avoid tap water (34)
Political/civil stability: Disruption risk (46)

Cost breakdown

Rent range: INR 16,000-INR 30,000 / month
Food estimate/person: INR 19,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi: INR 5,600 / month
Cab estimate: INR 170 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai: INR 55,000 roundtrip estimate, 6-10h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Caloocan City, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs: INR 140 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast: INR 360 / kg
Rice: INR 80 / kg
Milk: INR 90 / litre
Local lunch: INR 210 / meal
Cafe coffee: INR 105 / cup

Country context

Country: Philippines
Airport code: MNL
GDP per person estimate: $4,300
City conservatism estimate: 57/100

All table data for Caloocan City

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person: INR 71,000
Studio/1BHK rent range: INR 16,000-INR 30,000 / month
Average rent: INR 23,000
Rent per sq ft/month: INR 40 / sq ft
Apartment size: 35-70 sqm
Average apartment size: 53 sqm / 570 sq ft
Deposit: 1 month
Minimum contract: 1-6 months
Areas to start with: Caloocan central districts

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person: INR 19,500
Common food basket: Eggs INR 140, chicken INR 360/kg, rice INR 80/kg, milk INR 90/L
Eggs: INR 140 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast: INR 360 / kg
Rice: INR 80 / kg
Milk: INR 90 / litre
Local lunch: INR 210 / meal
Cafe coffee: INR 105 / cup
Cab estimate: INR 170 per 5 km
Utilities: INR 4,500 / month
Home Wi-Fi: INR 1,100 / month
Internet speed: 45 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code: MNL
Flight from Mumbai: INR 55,000 roundtrip estimate, 6-10h one stop
Flight duration estimate: ~8h one-way
Airport distance: 16.6 km from city coordinate
Best season: Dec-Mar
Avoid / bad season: Peak heat/rainy season
Scenic places: Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Scenic description: Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs: INR 71,000/month, 45 Mbps, 54/100 safety
General safety estimate: 54/100
Women safety estimate: 60/100
City conservatism estimate: 57/100
Beach access: Yes
Development estimate: Emerging (42)
Cleanliness: Challenging (35)
Crime rate: Elevated (48)
Air quality: Heavy pollution risk (39)
Power reliability: Outage risk (41)
Mobile data / eSIM: Patchy / slower (51)
Coworking / cafe work: Limited work spots (42)
Healthcare access: Limited access (31)
English usability: Easy in English (94)
Walkability / transit: Manageable (58)
Airport access: Good airport access (76)
Accommodation availability: Limited options (55)
Payment/card friendliness: Cash-heavy (36)
Food delivery / convenience: Limited convenience (45)
Social / nomad community: Small community (48)
Noise comfort: Generally calm (82)
Tap water / water quality: Avoid tap water (34)
Political/civil stability: Disruption risk (46)
City population: 1,712,945
City coordinates: 14.64953, 120.96788

Country and source context

Country: Philippines
Country code: PH
Country cities tracked: 196
Country GDP: $500B
GDP per person estimate: $4,300
Country conservatism estimate: 57/100 city signal
Women per 100 men: Estimate pending
GeoNames ID: 1720151
Search phrase: Caloocan City Philippines Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Data quality: curated
Sources: Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City: Caloocan City
Country Code: PH
Country: Philippines
Iata: MNL
Rent Low: 16000
Rent High: 30000
Internet: 45
Food Daily: 1300
Cab5km: 170
Utilities: 4500
Wifi: 1100
Flight Inr: 55000
Flight Time: 6-10h one stop
Area: Caloocan central districts
Size: 35-70 sqm
Deposit: 1 month
Minimum: 1-6 months
Best Season: Dec-Mar
Avoid Season: Peak heat/rainy season
Safety: 54
City Conservative: 57
Country Gdp Pc: 4300
Country Gdp B: 500
Title Name: Caloocan City, Philippines
Scenic: Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Scenic Description: Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.
Average Rent: 23000
Average Sqm: 53
Monthly Estimate: 71000
Search Phrase: Caloocan City Philippines Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Data Quality: curated
Sources: Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Latitude: 14.64953
Longitude: 120.96788
Population: 1712945
Geo Name Id: 1720151
Airport Distance Km: 16.644118365330673
Timezone: Asia/Manila

Caloocan City images

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