Bacolod and Iloilo healthcare, food, and crime compared

Smallchungo asked. . . . .    This isn't meant to be a which city is better overall post. These two aspects are really important to my retirement, but especially healthcare quality.

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A question to ask yourself is what is the status of your health. If you have existing problems, it's best to have them corrected (example: cataracts) or under control before you move here.

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A second consideration is your age, advancing age creates more problems. US Medicare or coverage from US HMO's is not accepted in the Philippines.

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Medical services must be paid upfront. Even though medical treatment is cheaper here it can be expensive for a hospital stay. My wife had kidney stones removed, $9,000 just for the hospital, not including Doctor fees before and after the surgery.   

@Enzyte Bob

$9000 US?

    @Enzyte Bob$9000 US?        -@Dude55

Yes $9,000 USD about 10 days in St Lukes (Manila), a premier hospital affiliated with the Mayo Clinic. (More #1 ratings than any US hospital)

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I should also mention she needed blood transfusions and the cost of fees is tied to a scale with the size of the room you have. (Bigger, Better Room Higher Fees)