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About Dumaguete

Dumaguete, Philippines is a laid-back university city with a friendly vibe, affordable living, and a growing café scene ☕🌴. Digital nomads like its slower pace, walkable center, and easy access to beaches and diving spots nearby 🏖️. Internet can vary, but many cafés and co-working options make remote work manageable. Great for a low-cost, relaxed base.

Through the year

Best in January (64) · now 64
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 285 mm Feb: 261 mm Mar: 160 mm Apr: 158 mm May: 248 mm Jun: 448 mm Jul: 506 mm Aug: 545 mm Sep: 442 mm Oct: 391 mm Nov: 259 mm Dec: 284 mm Jan: 28°C / 25°C Feb: 28°C / 25°C Mar: 29°C / 25°C Apr: 30°C / 25°C May: 30°C / 26°C Jun: 30°C / 25°C Jul: 30°C / 25°C Aug: 30°C / 25°C Sep: 30°C / 25°C Oct: 30°C / 25°C Nov: 29°C / 25°C Dec: 29°C / 25°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Key scores

Cost of Living 8.1
Internet Speed 7.2
Safety 7.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.2
Accommodation Cost 7.9
Weather 7.3
Female Friendly 7.7
Racial Tolerance 8.0
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Dumaguete
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $241.98 per month
Coworking Space $91.79 per month
Coffee $2.42 per cup
Beer $1.25 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $20.03 per month
Mobile Plan $12.52 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $28.35 per month

Other cities in Philippines

Other cities in Philippines
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Taguig $1,653 6.7 Compare
2 Cebu City $1,777 6.7 Compare
3 Makati $2,086 6.6 Compare
4 Manila $2,039 6.5 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Moalboal PH Philippines $1,756 5.9 Compare
2 Siquijor PH Philippines $1,467 5.7 Compare
3 Panglao PH Philippines $1,872 6.1 Compare
4 Tagbilaran City PH Philippines $957 6.0 Compare

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