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Canggu vs Quezon City — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Indonesia
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
very affordable
Philippines
Cost of Living (US=100)
36
affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Canggu edges out Quezon City on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 32.2 vs 36.2 (US=100; very affordable vs affordable). Canggu scores higher on safety (70/100), and Quezon City wins on internet at ~80 Mbps. Overall, Canggu takes the Nomad Score crown with 85/100 — best for remote workers.

Metric
Canggu
Quezon City
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$950
US$450
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$650
US$280
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
36
Safety Score
70/100
55/100
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
80 Mbps
Nomad Score
85/100
62/100
Healthcare Score
60/100
60/100
Digital Nomad Visa
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Who is each city for?

Canggu is better for…
Remote workers
See the Indonesia country profile
Quezon City is better for…
Remote workers
See the Philippines country profile

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