Moving to Philippines from Mauritania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mauritania to Philippines — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mauritania to Philippines, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mauritania to Philippines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
PH
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
PH
9.7

Mauritania performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
PH
$560
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
PH
7.9

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MR
62.0
PH
92.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
PH
1.5t

Mauritania performs better than Philippines across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MR
0.3
PH
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
PH
27.2%

Mauritania generally does better on infrastructure, though Philippines leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.5%
PH
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
PH
$9,700

Philippines performs significantly better than Mauritania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
PH
70.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
PH
22.2

Philippines performs significantly better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania 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.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Mauritania passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa.
Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Philippines passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Mauritania performs better than Philippines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Mauritania?

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Philippines?

The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR PH
Population 4,161,925 114,597,229
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Philippine Peso (₱)
Languages Arabic English, Filipino
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +63
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911