Moving to Philippines from Nepal
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Nepal to Philippines — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Nepal to Philippines, you would find that Philippines is 99.1% more expensive than Nepal overall. A NPR11,443,156 salary in Nepal would need to be roughly ₱6,320,976 in Philippines to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manila averages 88°F vs 77°F in Kathmandu, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Nepal to Philippines.
What does your salary buy?
NPR11,443,156 → ₱6,320,976
To maintain the same standard of living in Philippines
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Restaurants
pay 67.7% more
Groceries
pay 2.5 times more
Transportation
pay 21.8% less
Housing
pay 3.5 times more
Childcare
pay 2.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 38.7% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Nepal 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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Nepal
Key Indicator Comparison
How Nepal 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
Nepal 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
Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nepal performs better than Philippines across all environment metrics.
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 Nepal leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Philippines performs significantly better than Nepal 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
Nepal generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in infant mortality.
Data: 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 | Kathmandu | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Kathmandu | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Department of Hydrology and meteorology,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.
Nepal passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines passport holder visiting Nepal
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Nepal?
Day-to-day costs in Philippines run about 37% higher than Nepal 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 NPR11,443,156 comparable salary, that's around ₱1,580,244 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 Nepal and Philippines.
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Nepal 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 2.1 in Nepal.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Nepal?
Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in health coverage index. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 8.7 in Nepal. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Nepal?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Nepal, the official language is Nepali.
