Moving to Philippines from France
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from France to Philippines — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from France to Philippines, you would find that Philippines is 54.1% cheaper than France overall. A €65,700 salary in France would need to be roughly ₱2,263,530 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 60°F in Paris, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from France to Philippines.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → ₱2,263,530
To maintain the same standard of living in Philippines
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Restaurants
pay 77.0% less
Groceries
pay 24.9% less
Transportation
pay 60.4% less
Housing
pay 51.8% less
Childcare
pay 64.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 56.5% 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 39% less than cities in France.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from France to Philippines, based on official data.
Who's moving to Philippines?
Top countries of origin for Philippines's foreign-born residents.
- 38,269
- 37,857
- 14,634
- 11,323
- 7,350
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from France to Philippines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
France performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics.
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 France 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
France 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
France 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
France 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
France performs better than Philippines across all family life metrics.
Data: Direction Générale des Finances Publiques, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Paris | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Paris | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Météo-France,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.
France passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines passport holder visiting France
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 France?
Yes — Philippines is on average about 51% cheaper than France. 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 ₱565,882 in Philippines on a €65,700 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 7.6 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?
France performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in France.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to France?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 33.4 in France. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to France?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 60°F in Paris. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Paris gets 25.6 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In France, the official language is French.
