Quality of life comparison

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If you lived in Philippines instead of French Polynesia, you would:

Health

be 80.4% less likely to be obese

In French Polynesia, 49.1% of adults are obese as of 2024. In Philippines, that number is 9.6% of people as of 2024.

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live 14.2 years less

In French Polynesia, the average life expectancy is 84 years (82 years for men, 87 years for women) as of 2024. In Philippines, that number is 70 years (67 years for men, 73 years for women) as of 2024.

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Economy

be 80.9% less likely to be unemployed

In French Polynesia, 11.7% of the labor force is unemployed as of 2025. In Philippines, that number is 2.2% as of 2025.

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make 81.4% less money

French Polynesia has a GDP per capita of $22,440 as of 2024, while in Philippines, the GDP per capita is $4,171 as of 2025.

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Life

have 48.6% more children

In French Polynesia, there are approximately 10.7 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Philippines, there are 15.9 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

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be 4.9 times more likely to die during infancy

In French Polynesia, approximately 4.4 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Philippines, on the other hand, 21.7 children do as of 2024.

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Geography

see 14.4 times more coastline

French Polynesia has a total of 2,525 km of coastline. In Philippines, that number is 36,289 km.

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Infrastructure

find 79.9% less home broadband

French Polynesia has 35.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people as of 2023. Philippines has 7.1 as of 2024.

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Environment

emit 56.6% less CO2

French Polynesia emits 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per person each year as of 2024. Philippines emits 1.5 tonnes as of 2024.

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Sources: World Bank (2023–2025), The World Factbook (2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

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Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
Philippines is 63.3% cheaper than French Polynesia overall
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French Polynesia is about 72 times smaller than Philippines.
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Philippines: At a glance

Philippines is a sovereign country in East/Southeast Asia, with a total land area of approximately 298,170 sq km. The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during World War II, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Republic of the Philippines attained its independence. A 20-year rule by Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986, when a "people power" movement in Manila ("EDSA 1") forced him into exile and installed Corazon AQUINO as president. Her presidency was hampered by several coup attempts that prevented a return to full political stability and economic development. Fidel RAMOS was elected president in 1992. His administration was marked by increased stability and by progress on economic reforms. In 1992, the US closed its last military bases on the islands. Joseph ESTRADA was elected president in 1998. He was succeeded by his vice-president, Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, in January 2001 after ESTRADA's stormy impeachment trial on corruption charges broke down and another "people power" movement ("EDSA 2") demanded his resignation. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term as president in May 2004. Her presidency was marred by several corruption allegations but the Philippine economy was one of the few to avoid contraction following the 2008 global financial crisis, expanding each year of her administration. Benigno AQUINO III was elected to a six-year term as president in May 2010. The Philippine Government faces threats from several groups, some of which are on the US Government's Foreign Terrorist Organization list. Manila has waged a decades-long struggle against ethnic Moro insurgencies in the southern Philippines, which has led to a peace accord with the Moro National Liberation Front and ongoing peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. The decades-long Maoist-inspired New People's Army insurgency also operates through much of the country. The Philippines faces increased tension with China over disputed territorial and maritime claims in the South China Sea.
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