Best places to retire in Philippines

For retirees, Baguio ranks highest in Philippines (retire score 73/100), balancing affordability, a mild climate and safety. The most affordable option is Baguio. Our retire score = 40% cost + 30% climate + 30% safety.
Top retirement cities in Philippines (retire score)
73Baguio68Koronadal67Tagaytay66Pagadian66Zamboanga66Antipolo66Cotabato65Cebu City65Calamba65Tuguegarao65Davao65Butuan

Top retirement cities in Philippines

Retire score weights affordability, climate comfort and disaster+crime safety. It does not include healthcare quality or retirement-visa rules — verify those separately.

FAQ

Where is the best place to retire in Philippines?

Baguio ranks highest in our retirement score (73/100), balancing affordability, mild climate and safety.

Is Philippines a good place to retire?

Philippines's best retirement city scores 73/100; the most affordable is Baguio (cost 62/100). We weigh cost, climate and natural-disaster + crime safety — not healthcare or visas, which you should check separately.

What's the cheapest place to retire in Philippines?

Baguio has the lowest cost of living in Philippines in our data.

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