Top expat cities

Philippines

Iloilo City

#4 Top 5 cities

Iloilo City offers manageable scale, improving urban services, and lower costs, but its international job market and expat support network are modest.

Country overview

Population

473 728

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 32°C

Night: 23°C až 25°C

Climate

Warm tropical weather with high humidity and a distinct wetter season.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

6/10

The city is generally manageable with routine precautions, though theft, traffic risks, and uneven conditions still occur.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Iloilo is exposed to typhoons, intense rainfall, coastal and river flooding, and earthquake risk; low-lying areas require particular care.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Teachers
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇰🇷Koreans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities