I moved in November 2015 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Before, I was living in Agoo, La Union (Philippines). I don't know how many of you are living in Palawan but I have to say, that's the best decision of my life. I'm very used to live as expat, in many countries, but Puerto Princesa is, for me, the best location ; very good Internet (I need it for my work), a new very big mall (Robinson), nice city proper, health structures, many possibilities to enjoy in daytime/nighttime and of course, many places to visit like the islands in the Honda bay or the Underground River and so on.
I can compare also my cost of living with the one in Madagascar (my previous country), or with Agoo La Union. Palawan, is also cheaper. So much food in Robinson Mall are little cheaper than the same in Agoo. There is no difference about food between Robinson prices and the local market prices. We live 4 in home, my wife, my son, my maid and me, in a 3 BR new house, 2 stories, 70% furnished... My minimum cost of living, here, is 1000 euros a month (rent is 260 euros) without entertainments or excursions but my incomes are +/- 2500 euros a month and so, we can enjoy so much of this paradise. My wife and me, we just spent a very great day in visiting 4 Islands of Honda Bay, boat for us alone and lunch included for less than 70 euros.
I plan to stay here definitively and to build house here. Please feel free to let me any advises about this, or about the places to visit in PP and all Palawan. Of course, I will visit El Nido.