Cagayan de Oro, Philippines 🇵🇭
#588
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Nomad Score:
66%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to Western standards; affordable food, transport, and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
83%
Weight: 80
Affordable rental options available, especially outside city center; decent apartments at low prices.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food are very cheap; imported goods cost more but still reasonable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and jeepneys are very inexpensive; tricycles and taxis also affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Affordable entertainment options including cinemas, bars, and local events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Gyms are moderately priced; some upscale gyms are pricier but basic facilities are affordable.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
Weight: 30
Philippine Peso is moderately stable but can be affected by regional economic factors.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
69%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 20-30 Mbps in urban areas; occasional outages and slower speeds in some neighborhoods.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
54%
Weight: 40
Limited number of coworking spaces; growing but still sparse compared to major cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
71%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but connection quality varies widely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
68%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not many specifically designed for digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
43%
Weight: 100
Not a major hotspot for digital nomads yet; more popular among local expats and tourists.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
88%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and activate SIM cards with affordable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
79%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance; slower pace than metro areas.
🌳 Environmental Quality
62%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; some areas affected by traffic and waste management issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
57%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness varies; some public areas well-maintained, others less so.
🗨️ Language Barrier
86%
Weight: 30
English widely spoken, making communication easy for foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be moderate to poor during dry season due to dust and vehicle emissions.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Good for families with access to schools and parks; healthcare adequate.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
68%
Weight: 20
Decent healthcare facilities available; some private hospitals offer good services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
81%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
69%
Weight: 20
Basic to moderate healthcare services accessible; serious cases may require travel to bigger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot, humid weather; rainy season from June to November.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
42%
Weight: 10
Located in typhoon-prone region; occasional flooding and earthquakes possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
55%
Weight: 10
Some parks and natural areas but limited green spaces within city center.
❄️ Air Conditioning
84%
Weight: 15
Most accommodations and public places have air conditioning due to tropical climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
21%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; mainly wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
48%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise pollution from traffic and urban activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with festivals, music, and traditional crafts.
🌃 Nightlife
63%
Weight: 15
Moderate nightlife with bars and clubs; less vibrant than bigger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
76%
Weight: 15
Access to rivers, waterfalls, and nearby natural attractions.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
67%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn local languages limited but possible through community engagement.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
74%
Weight: 10
Various tours and cultural experiences available, including eco-tourism.
🎳 Indoors Fun
58%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options compared to larger cities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
85%
Weight: 25
Diverse local cuisine with fresh seafood and street food options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
51%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; some fitness centers offer classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; healthy options growing in cafes.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
73%
Weight: 20
UTC+8 timezone suitable for Asia-Pacific remote work; less ideal for Americas or Europe.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
49%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events; informal meetups occasional.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
37%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most digital nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
41%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community but still nascent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
50%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces functional but lack advanced amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
38%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is small and developing.
💳 Local Payment Services
64%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment apps available but cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
52%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest in crypto; limited local infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
67%
Weight: 30
Cagayan de Oro airport connects to major Philippine cities; limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
69%
Weight: 20
Jeepneys and buses cover city; no formal metro system.
🚶 Walkability
53%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure inconsistent.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
70%
Weight: 15
Grab and similar services available and popular.
🚲 Cycling
45%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; not very bike-friendly.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
71%
Weight: 15
Good bus and ferry connections to nearby cities and islands.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
62%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals available but limited bike rental options.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
78%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
63%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages, but generally stable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
56%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi limited; mostly available in cafes and malls.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
79%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival easy to obtain; visa extensions straightforward.
📊 Tax Friendliness
44%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system; foreign income taxation can be challenging.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
67%
Weight: 15
Generally free but some political sensitivities exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
61%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional local unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
58%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires local documents; can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
52%
Weight: 10
Process is bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
56%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly but lacks infrastructure and community compared to top nomad hubs.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
39%
Weight: 25
Few organized nomad events; mostly informal gatherings.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
47%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence for digital nomads specific to Cagayan de Oro.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
64%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime and some areas to avoid at night.
♀️ Female Friendly
61%
Weight: 50
Moderately female-friendly; cultural norms conservative in some areas.
✊ Racial Tolerance
73%
Weight: 50
Generally welcoming to foreigners; some occasional discrimination reported.