Moving to Philippines from Laos
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Laos to Philippines — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Laos to Philippines, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Laos 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
- 11,323
- 7,350
- 6,123
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43.304
Laos
Key Indicator Comparison
How Laos and Philippines stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Philippines performs significantly better than Laos 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 Laos leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Laos 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
Laos generally does better on infrastructure, though Philippines leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Philippines leads in gdp per capita.
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 performs significantly better than Laos across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Vientiane | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.
Laos passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines passport holder visiting Laos
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Laos and Philippines.
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Philippines performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Laos?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
