Cebu City for digital nomads

[airdnasxela]

Cebu is fine if you want to live there. I haven't been in Cebu myself but it's a big city and also a lot of foreigners are residing and having vacation in Cebu since they find as one of the beautiful places in the Philippines. Though the internet is not that fast compared to other countries. Well the internet in the Philippines as a whole, is a problem by most local citizens here. So I guess, you'll have to get used to it dealing with the internet connection.

[DragonDance]

Thanks for the answers.  I'm benefiting a lot from them.
What is the reasonable internet speed we can expect in Cebu and other expat cities?For exampe Is 20 mb/s possible?

Kind regards..

[Bttzed03]

What is the reasonable internet speed we can expect in Philippines and other expat cities?For exampe Is 20 mb/s possible?

Converge can provide that kind of internet speed. Another option is PLDT home fiber.

[julerz12]

You could also try and take a look at IGACOS (Island Garden City of Samal). It's an island with lots of beautiful beaches, waterfalls and batcaves (No, Batman isn't there   ).
The Island is just a few minutes boat ride (cars can take the barges) to Davao City (The hometown of the current President of the Philippines, Rodrigo R. Duterte).
And since tourism is the island's main source of revenue, of course, a good internet connection is available.
Davao City and IGACOS are on Mindanao, a group of Islands located in the Southern part of the Philippines.
Also, from what I've heard, plans on having an entire bridge connecting the Island and Davao City are already in the works.

[blockman]

Kung may budget siyang $20/day - magrent na lang say ng condo for 25000PHP a month dahil mas safer. You can test your booking in https://www.booking.com set dates at makikita nya na maraming hotel offering 30 nights for less than 25K PHP.
My suggestion is PENSIONNE LA FLORENTINA dahil nakatira ako malapit dito nong nasa Cebu pa ako.

If you wanna see what your fellow tourist do in Cebu to rent space check this place https://www.livingincebuforums.com/forum/20-buying-or-renting-real-estate/

Hwag sa $100/month baka hindi gated community yan dahil, baka maransack lang sya ng mga maldito dyan sa Cebu at pagkakwartahan ng mga lispu.

edit: Mahal nga pala ngayon angrates dahil malapit na Sinulog Festival.

Hey, OP you should read this suggestion of target. When you'll come in Cebu? rates are increasing because of the mentioned event which is Sinulog but I guess it'll cooldown when it's done.
Mas maganda nga siguro kung condo mas safe pa siya.

Thanks for the answers.  I'm benefiting a lot from them.
What is the reasonable internet speed we can expect in Cebu and other expat cities?For exampe Is 20 mb/s possible?

Kind regards..

In commercialized places, I think it's possible. Metro Cebu is like Metro Manila now, it's also urbanized and developing so internet speed in business centers wouldn't be a problem and that 20mbps is likely.

[bisdak40]

What is the reasonable internet speed we can expect in Philippines and other expat cities?For exampe Is 20 mb/s possible?

Converge can provide that kind of internet speed. Another option is PLDT home fiber.

Internet speed is not that bad here in Metro Cebu but just don't compare with other countries as you might get disappointed.

@DragonDance, now is not a good time (if you are looking for a cheap hotel room/villa) to come to Metro Cebu as Sinulog festival is in January and this time almost all of the hotel rooms are booked and if ever you can find a room, it must be expensive.

It you are here, you may end up in Lapu-lapu City, near the world class beach resort and hotels and convenient place for you if you wanna go island hopping. Visit us here and experience to live like a king lol.

[keeee]

Cebu city is one of the best country in the Philippines and that is the beautiful place and civilized also.
The interner for sure there is fasr but not like really fast in the other country who faster more.
I really good to know that you are moving to the philippines this is one the  good choice anyway when you are moving?

Cebu is just a place in the philippines.  Well it was a good decision to stay in cebu because it was one place that every filipinos proud of.  The internet there was fast which you can easily access internet especially when you are at a higher place.  The surrounding also is very calming.

[arwin100]

I'm from Cebu OP there's a lot of place you can stay here and you can choose either near the beach or the city and there's internet is not a problem here since CEBU City is one of the most progressive Cities in PH if you need anything regarding Cebu you can send me a pm and will provide you some necessary details.

[tambok]

Yes, for sure you will love Cebu as this is a safe place, there's a lot of beautiful tourist spot, a lot of events, festive etc and the people are nice and the internet is good as well, so you won't have any worry on it, besides it is one of the progressive place in the Philippines, for sure you will enjoy there. Good luck and always welcome to Philippines!

[merchantofzeny]

Haven't been to Cebu but I hear from others that have been there. They all say it's somewhat like Manila, just with smaller roads, less pollution and beaches nearby. As for the internet, I wouldn't assume the speed would be any faster than in Manila's so don't expect too much. Internet here in the Philippines suck.

I don't know your preferences to housing but if I am in your shoes, I'd probably rent a small flat first until I get used to the place, preferable one that actually have good security. Then once you get a good idea of the actual prices there then you can decide whether you want a flat or a house.

[DragonDance]

hi guys thanks for the excellent advice so far.

I'm arriving in Cebu late february, and like @merchantofzeny mentioned the general advice I m getting is to avoid Cebu City because of traffic and pollution and look for houses in the greater Cebu / Visaya region.

Where would be the best places to look for beachfront houses in this area ? are there any specific websites you would recommend for local prices,

alternatively if anyone here has a reliable real estate contact, I would be glad to have a chat with them.

Thanks a lot

[arwin100]

hi guys thanks for the excellent advice so far.

I'm arriving in Cebu late february, and like @merchantofzeny mentioned the general advice I m getting is to avoid Cebu City because of traffic and pollution and look for houses in the greater Cebu / Visaya region.

Where would be the best places to look for beachfront houses in this area ? are there any specific websites you would recommend for local prices,

alternatively if anyone here has a reliable real estate contact, I would be glad to have a chat with them.

Thanks a lot

Lapu-Lapu City CEBU is a good place for you to stay since it's near in the airport and traffic is manageable compare to the city, it's surrounded by beach resorts and it's been called a Historic Resort City for that. You can find many tourist there since the place is beautiful and the locals are accommodating.

You can check below for accommodations.

1. SHANGRILA - https://www.shangri-la.com/cebu/mactanresort/?WT.mc_id=SLIM_201811_GLOBAL_SEM_GOOGLE_MAC-Brand_Brand-Exact-RSA_shangri%20la%20cebu_EN&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1247706&gclid=CjwKCAiAg9rxBRADEiwAxKDTuvffrqstQWM51dk-2kaBKQmkEnEUdMV4APrcLj2PIz9___iMFWTdbBoCHPMQAvD_BwE


2. JPARK - https://www.jparkislandresort.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAg9rxBRADEiwAxKDTulFtEZeZofZu_RZcOvYOIo64fhtDExM0ZbmoE2jrd7iW2Hm28ZBIzRoCOQYQAvD_BwE

3. PLANTATION BAY - https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-gb.html?aid=1250365&label=huno.1%3ACjwKCAiAg9rxBRADEiwAxKDTuhQJamSNoR8hG50H340RjR53rsFBCCDotrLoy34qFt3eVo2qz8ECIxoC3OQQAvD_BwE&sid=887c54211f6cf8e3cfc68163a60f546e&checkin=2020-02-09&checkout=2020-02-10&city=-2435281&highlighted_hotels=282450&hlrd=with_dates&keep_landing=1&redirected=1&source=hotel


4. MARIBAGO BLUEWATER RESORT - https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-gb.html?aid=311984;label=maribago-bluewater-beach-resort-5gzIZ16Gf3mRrB_GwEegzgSM162163070367%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t1%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atiaud-146342138710%3Akwd-19576678513%3Alp9067047%3Ali%3Adem%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YXORK0YJiVoOxcWODxYDaAA;sid=887c54211f6cf8e3cfc68163a60f546e;checkin=2020-02-09;checkout=2020-02-10;city=-2435281;highlighted_hotels=249623;hlrd=with_dates;keep_landing=1;redirected=1;source=hotel&gclid=CjwKCAiAg9rxBRADEiwAxKDTupPwJQ4lIATXBMAK60i_WRYvzhKUXDYuL2qEqDyn--7SoYQKWtzNFRoCZOkQAvD_BwE&




5. CRIMSON HOTEL - https://crimsonhotel.com/mactan/


6.  MOVENPICK - https://www.movenpick.com/en/asia/philippines/cebu/hotel-mactan-island-cebu/overview/?gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1248690&merchantid=ppc-mov-mar-goo-ph-en-ph-exa-sear&sourceid=bp-cen&gclid=CjwKCAiAg9rxBRADEiwAxKDTunvWwQd3wcnrfBHfkediacszwiwNdQ8CZ_ROd2Db4VfJBXjkhzrtexoCT_8QAvD_BwE