Moving to Philippines from India
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from India to Philippines — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from India to Philippines, you would find that Philippines is 2.1 times more expensive than India overall. A ₹7,247,970 salary in India would need to be roughly ₱8,693,171 in Philippines to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from India to Philippines.
What does your salary buy?
₹7,247,970 → ₱8,693,171
To maintain the same standard of living in Philippines
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Restaurants
pay 66.4% more
Groceries
pay 2.9 times more
Transportation
pay 26.3% more
Housing
pay 2.7 times more
Childcare
pay 3.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.2% more
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 82% more than cities in India.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from India to Philippines, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Philippines?
Top countries of origin for Philippines's foreign-born residents.
- 38,269
- 37,857
- 14,634
-
4.11,323
India
- 7,350
- 6,123
Key Indicator Comparison
How India and Philippines stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
India 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
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines 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
India 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
Philippines generally does better on infrastructure, though India leads in electricity per capita.
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
Philippines performs significantly better than India across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Philippines generally does better on family life, though India leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, 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 | Delhi | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Delhi | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
India Meteorological Department,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.
India passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 India?
Day-to-day costs in Philippines run about 88% higher than India on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Philippines?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ₹7,247,970 comparable salary, that's around ₱2,173,293 in Philippines for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Philippines?
With 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Philippines can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in India and Philippines.
Is Philippines safe for expats?
India 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 2.8 in India.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to India?
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 7.3 in India. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to India?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
