Cebu vs Granada: cost of living for digital nomads
Cebu, Philippines and Granada, Nicaragua, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Granada is about 1% cheaper than Cebu for a month of nomad living ($1,090 vs $1,100).
- Both score 6/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Cebu: 80 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Cebu wins 2 of the measured lines; Granada wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Cebu or Granada?
Granada is cheaper: about $1,090/month against $1,100/month in Cebu, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Cebu or Granada?
Cebu and Granada score the same on safety, 6/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Cebu or Granada?
Cebu has faster typical internet: 80 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Granada.
| Line | Cebu | Granada |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,100 | $1,090 |
| Rent | $450 | $450 |
| Food | $300 | $300 |
| Transport | $50 | $40 |
| Coworking | $100 | $80 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 80 | 60 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | island | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Cebu November 4, 2026, Granada September 10, 2026.