Quality of life comparison

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If you lived in Philippines instead of Hong Kong, you would:

Health

live 15.4 years less

In Hong Kong, the average life expectancy is 85 years (83 years for men, 88 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 20.4% less likely to be unemployed

In Hong Kong, 2.8% of the labor force is unemployed as of 2025. In Philippines, that number is 2.2% as of 2025.

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make 92.7% less money

Hong Kong has a GDP per capita of $56,983 as of 2025, while in Philippines, the GDP per capita is $4,171 as of 2025.

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Life

have 3.2 times more children

In Hong Kong, there are approximately 4.9 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 8.5 times more likely to die during infancy

In Hong Kong, approximately 2.5 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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Basic Needs

be 29.8% less likely to have internet access

In Hong Kong, approximately 95.8% of the population has internet access as of 2024. In Philippines, about 67.3% do as of 2024.

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Geography

see 49.5 times more coastline

Hong Kong has a total of 733 km of coastline. In Philippines, that number is 36,289 km.

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Safety

be 11.4 times more likely to be murdered

Hong Kong has a homicide rate of 0.4 per 100,000 people as of 2023. In Philippines, that number is 4.3 per 100,000 as of 2023.

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Infrastructure

find 82.3% less home broadband

Hong Kong has 40.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people as of 2024. Philippines has 7.1 as of 2024.

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use 85.5% less electricity

Hong Kong uses 6,359 kWh of electricity per person each year as of 2023. Philippines uses 925 kWh as of 2023.

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Environment

emit 67.4% less CO2

Hong Kong emits 4.6 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). How we calculate this

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Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
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Size Comparison · See true size
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Moving from Hong Kong to Philippines · UN DESA 2020
272 people born in Hong Kong live in 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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