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Moalboal

Famous for its sardine run, with real dedicated scuba and freediving infrastructure.

In Moalboal, a mid-range month runs about $773 (₱48,600) 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)Not scored — one of the four inputs couldn’t be sourced.
Internet1.7/10

Slower internet than about 85% of cities

Visas8/10

Easier visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking5.2/10

Weaker coworking than about 55% 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 & Wellness3.6/10

Fewer wellness options than about 70% of cities

Getting There3.3/10

Harder to reach than about 75% of cities

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