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About Zamboanga City

Zamboanga City, Philippines 🇵🇭 offers a vibrant coastal vibe, rich culture, and a lower cost of living—great for digital nomads seeking an off-the-beaten-path base. ☕🌴 You’ll find decent urban amenities, reliable mobile data in many areas, and plenty of local food and beach escapes. Best for nomads who value character, warmth, and adventure over big-city polish.

Through the year

Best in February (62) · now 60
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 137 mm Feb: 77 mm Mar: 119 mm Apr: 149 mm May: 161 mm Jun: 150 mm Jul: 184 mm Aug: 121 mm Sep: 146 mm Oct: 181 mm Nov: 150 mm Dec: 137 mm Jan: 29°C / 25°C Feb: 30°C / 25°C Mar: 30°C / 25°C Apr: 30°C / 25°C May: 30°C / 26°C Jun: 29°C / 25°C Jul: 29°C / 25°C Aug: 29°C / 25°C Sep: 29°C / 25°C Oct: 29°C / 25°C Nov: 30°C / 25°C Dec: 30°C / 25°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.8
Safety 4.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.8
Internet Speed 5.8
Accommodation Cost 7.6
Weather 6.0
Nomad Friendly 3.6
Female Friendly 5.5
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Zamboanga City
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $129.71 per month
Coworking Space $48.64 per month
Coffee $1.30 per cup
Beer $0.73 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.95 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $19.46 per month
Mobile Plan $8.11 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $24.32 per month

Other cities in Philippines

Other cities in Philippines
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Baler No data — Compare
2 Taguig $1,653 6.7 Compare
3 Makati $2,086 6.6 Compare
4 Baguio $1,092 6.5 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Dumaguete PH Philippines $1,035 6.3 Compare
2 Siquijor PH Philippines $1,467 5.7 Compare
3 Cagayan de Oro PH Philippines $1,171 6.1 Compare
4 Panglao PH Philippines $1,371 6.1 Compare

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