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Siargao

World-famous Cloud 9 surf break with a genuinely deep nomad, dive, freediving, and kite scene.

In Siargao, a mid-range month runs about $1,231 (₱77,416) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

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 80% of cities

Internet1/10

Slower internet than about 90% of cities

Visas6/10

Easier visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking6.8/10

Better coworking than about 65% 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 & Wellness6.8/10

Better wellness options than about 65% of cities

Getting There7.9/10

Easier to reach than about 75% of cities

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