Makild nomad city guide

Iloilo, Philippines

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

Coast
Monthly estimateINR 82,700
Studio rentINR 20,000-INR 48,000
Internet45 Mbps
Safety60/100
Air qualityPolluted periods (45)
PowerOutage risk (41)
CoworkingSparse work scene (41)
Best seasonDec-May
Minimum stay3-12 months

Nomad fit in Iloilo

Iloilo 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 Mandurriao, Molo. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 30-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 3-12 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-May. Watch out for jun-nov storms when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

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

Cleanliness
Challenging (39)
Crime rate
Moderate (42)
Air quality
Polluted periods (45)
Power reliability
Outage risk (41)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (51)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (41)
Healthcare access
Limited access (31)
English usability
Easy in English (94)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (57)
Airport access
Good airport access (78)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (53)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (32)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (42)
Social / nomad community
Small community (45)
Noise comfort
Generally calm (82)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (35)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (48)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 20,000-INR 48,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 19,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 6,300 / month
Cab estimate
INR 170 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 38,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-15h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Iloilo, 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

Airport code
ILO
GDP per person estimate
$4,300
City conservatism estimate
58/100

All table data for Iloilo

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 82,700
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 20,000-INR 48,000 / month
Average rent
INR 34,000
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 73 / sq ft
Apartment size
30-55 sqm
Average apartment size
43 sqm / 463 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
3-12 months
Areas to start with
Mandurriao, Molo

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 5,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,300 / month
Internet speed
45 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
ILO
Flight from Mumbai
INR 38,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-15h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~12h one-way
Airport distance
17.0 km from city coordinate
Best season
Dec-May
Avoid / bad season
Jun-Nov storms
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 82,700/month, 45 Mbps, 60/100 safety
General safety estimate
60/100
Women safety estimate
62/100
City conservatism estimate
58/100
Beach access
Yes
Development estimate
Emerging (42)
Cleanliness
Challenging (39)
Crime rate
Moderate (42)
Air quality
Polluted periods (45)
Power reliability
Outage risk (41)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (51)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (41)
Healthcare access
Limited access (31)
English usability
Easy in English (94)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (57)
Airport access
Good airport access (78)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (53)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (32)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (42)
Social / nomad community
Small community (45)
Noise comfort
Generally calm (82)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (35)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (48)
City population
473,728
City coordinates
10.69694, 122.56444

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
58/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
1711005
Search phrase
Iloilo 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
Iloilo
Country Code
PH
Country
Philippines
Iata
ILO
Rent Low
20000
Rent High
48000
Internet
45
Food Daily
1300
Cab5km
170
Utilities
5000
Wifi
1300
Flight Inr
38000
Flight Time
9-15h one stop
Area
Mandurriao, Molo
Size
30-55 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
3-12 months
Best Season
Dec-May
Avoid Season
Jun-Nov storms
Safety
60
City Conservative
58
Country Gdp Pc
4300
Country Gdp B
500
Title Name
Iloilo, Philippines
Scenic
Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Scenic Description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.
Average Rent
34000
Average Sqm
43
Monthly Estimate
82700
Search Phrase
Iloilo Philippines Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Latitude
10.69694
Longitude
122.56444
Population
473728
Geo Name Id
1711005
Airport Distance Km
17.00712709913508
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
Timezone
Asia/Manila

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