Boracay Scores

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Boracay has very low salaries as low as $240 a month.
  • Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Boracay that provide free Wi-Fi, and those that do have a weak Internet signal, so in many cafes wifi Internet is available only at a low speed.

  • Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers in Boracay.

  • Entertainment: Unfortunately, Boracay does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.

  • Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Boracay is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • Freedom of speech: People have full access to free media for accurate information and analysis. Journalists in most cases do their jobs without fear of detention or restraints.

  • Healthcare: The level of local medical institutions is very low, there are no modern clinics. There is a certain lack of modern medical equipment and qualified personnel.

  • Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done in Boracay to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1900.
  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Boracay.

  • Fits for families: There are not so many places where you can spend a good time with your family and children, but almost all of them provide excellent service.

  • Walkability: Boracay has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.

  • English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.

  • Internet: The Internet speed in Boracay is fine.
  • Female friendly: Despite the fact that women have equal rights with men and the attitude towards them is liberal, in some areas there are still many prohibitions against them. Decisions in the family are usually made by men, the influence of women in the family is very great.

  • Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.

  • Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.

  • Safety: In general, the situation in Boracay is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Boracay are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Quality of life: performs above average in subjective well-being, jobs and wages, income and well-being, health, social connections, environmental quality, education and skills, work and leisure balance, housing and personal safety.