Moving to Philippines from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Philippines — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Philippines, you would find that Philippines is 19.3% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM130,000 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly ₱3,770,000 in Philippines to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manila averages 88°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Philippines.
What does your salary buy?
BAM130,000 → ₱3,770,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Philippines
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Restaurants
pay 53.2% less
Groceries
pay 11.0% more
Transportation
pay 43.3% less
Housing
pay 9.4% less
Childcare
pay 15.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.5% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Philippines cost about 22% less than cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Philippines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Philippines leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Philippines leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016), Bureau of Internal Revenue (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Philippines. To live, work, or study long-term in Philippines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Philippines's immigration authority.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Required
Philippines passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Philippines than Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes — Philippines is on average about 19% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Philippines?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₱942,500 in Philippines on a BAM130,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Philippines?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Philippines has 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 25.8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
