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El Nido

Limestone-cliff dive and surf destination with genuine freediving and kite access nearby.

In El Nido, a mid-range month runs about $939 (₱59,045), typical internet speeds are around 5–100 Mbps and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Cheaper day to day than about 90% of cities

Internet1/10

Among the 5% slowest cities for internet

Visas6.5/10

Easier visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking7.6/10

Better coworking than about 75% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness4.3/10

Fewer wellness options than about 65% of cities

Getting There3.3/10

Harder to reach than about 75% of cities

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