Moving to Philippines from Peru
What to Expect
Considering a move from Peru to Philippines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Peru to Philippines, you would find that Philippines is 1.8% cheaper than Peru overall. A PEN255,979 salary in Peru would need to be roughly ₱4,673,262 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 72°F in Lima, making it significantly warmer. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Peru and Philippines. What does your salary buy? PEN255,979 → ₱4,673,262 To maintain the same standard of living in Philippines How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 24.5% less Groceries pay 53.9% more Transportation pay 26.4% less Housing pay 14.6% more Childcare pay 2.8% less Entertainment and Sports pay 22.9% 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. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from Peru to Philippines. Top countries of origin for Philippines's foreign-born residents. The numbers behind daily life in Philippines compared to Peru. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Philippines performs significantly better than Peru across all safety metrics. 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 Peru leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Peru generally does better on environment, though Philippines leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Peru performs better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics. 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 Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Philippines leads in unemployment rate. 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 Peru generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in life expectancy. Data: Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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. Peru passport holder visiting Philippines Philippines passport holder visiting Peru Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. Philippines and Peru are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way. Budget about ₱1,168,316 for 3 months in Philippines (based on a PEN255,979 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. Connectivity is usually fine (Philippines: 7.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Philippines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident? Philippines performs significantly better than Peru across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.7 in Peru. Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 16.2 in Peru. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71). The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in. The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Lima Manila Jan–Mar 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) Apr–Jun 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) Jul–Sep 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) Oct–Dec 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) View all months
Month Lima Manila Jan 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) Feb 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) Mar 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) Apr 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) May 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) Jun 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) Jul 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) Aug 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) Sep 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) Oct 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) Nov 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) Dec 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) 
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