11/05/2026
Top 07 cities/town to retire in Quezon
"Quezon: Where Gold in Years Meets Green in Life."
1. Lucena City (The Urban Center)
Total: ₱34,000 – ₱56,000 per month
Housing: ₱12,000 – ₱20,000 (Subdivisions like Pleasantville or Gulang-Gulang).
Transport: ₱2,000 – ₱4,000 (Mix of tricycles and private car fuel).
Food & Groceries: ₱15,000 – ₱22,000 (Proximity to SM and S&R-style shopping).
Hospitalization: ₱5,000 – ₱10,000 (Funds for Mount Carmel or MMG).
Quality of Life: High convenience; all government offices and banks are accessible.
2. Tayabas City (The Cultural Cooler)
Total: ₱27,500 – ₱49,500 per month
Housing: ₱10,000 – ₱18,000 (Heritage-style bungalows or modern developments).
Transport: ₱1,500 – ₱3,500 (Accessible to Lucena via the Diversion road).
Food & Groceries: ₱12,000 – ₱20,000 (Access to fresh local markets and "Longganisang Tayabas").
Hospitalization: ₱4,000 – ₱8,000 (Relies on Lucena’s specialist hospitals).
Quality of Life: Cool mountain breeze from Mt. Banahaw and a slower, historic pace.
3. Sariaya (The Agricultural Sanctuary)
Total: ₱24,000 – ₱43,000 per month
Housing: ₱8,000 – ₱15,000 (Farm lots or resort-adjacent properties).
Transport: ₱1,500 – ₱3,000 (Strategic highway location; good for travel to Batangas/Manila).
Food & Groceries: ₱11,000 – ₱18,000 (Lowest cost for fresh farm-to-table produce).
Hospitalization: ₱3,500 – ₱7,000 (Sariaya has growing local clinics and quick Lucena access).
Quality of Life: Ideal for retirees who want a garden, fresh air, and beach proximity.
4. Lucban (The Highland Artist’s Haven)
Total: ₱21,000 – ₱39,500 per month
Housing: ₱7,000 – ₱14,000 (Small townhouses or mountain-view cottages).
Transport: ₱1,000 – ₱2,500 (Highly walkable town; low fuel consumption).
Food & Groceries: ₱10,000 – ₱17,000 (Cheap highland vegetables; focus on local eateries).
Hospitalization: ₱3,000 – ₱6,000 (Basic facilities; requires travel for major procedures).
Quality of Life: Best climate in the province; vibrant festivals and artistic community.
5. Pagbilao (The Industrial & Coastal Hybrid)
Total: ₱26,500 – ₱46,000 per month
Housing: ₱9,000 – ₱16,000 (Homes near the town proper or island gateways).
Transport: ₱1,500 – ₱3,000 (Proximity to the power plant and eco-tourism spots).
Food & Groceries: ₱12,000 – ₱19,000 (Fresh seafood from the local port).
Hospitalization: ₱4,000 – ₱8,000 (Close enough to Lucena for medical emergencies).
Quality of Life: Great for "weekend explorers" who love island hopping.
6. Mauban (The Gateway to Serenity)
Total: ₱20,000 – ₱36,500 per month
Housing: ₱6,000 – ₱12,000 (Affordable seaside or town-proper rentals).
Transport: ₱1,000 – ₱2,500 (Low-traffic coastal roads).
Food & Groceries: ₱10,000 – ₱16,000 (Focus on local fish and market-style shopping).
Hospitalization: ₱3,000 – ₱6,000 (Provincial district hospitals and local health centers).
Quality of Life: Remote and peaceful; the ultimate "off-grid" feel without losing basic amenities.
7. Infanta (The Pacific Frontier)
Total: ₱17,500 – ₱33,000 per month
Housing: ₱5,000 – ₱11,000 (Very affordable land and rentals).
Transport: ₱1,000 – ₱2,000 (Remote; mainly tricycle and motorcycle usage).
Food & Groceries: ₱9,000 – ₱15,000 (Dependence on local harvests and fisheries).
Hospitalization: ₱2,500 – ₱5,000 (Public healthcare is the primary option).
Quality of Life: High for outdoor enthusiasts; close to Sierra Madre and the Pacific Coast.
