Moving to Greenland from Philippines

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Philippines to Greenland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Philippines to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Philippines to Greenland, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
127 ↓ 2% vs 2015

people born in Philippines live in Greenland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greenland?

Top countries of origin for Greenland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Philippines and Greenland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

PH
4.3
GL
5.4

Philippines performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
GL
10.5t

Philippines performs better than Greenland 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

PH
7.6
GL
31.7

Greenland performs significantly better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
GL
$68,100

Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Greenland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PH
70.1 yrs
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
GL
8.8

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines and Greenland. To live, work, or study long-term in Greenland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greenland's immigration authority.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Required
Philippines passport holders need a visa to enter Greenland.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greenland?

With 31.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Greenland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Philippines and Greenland.

Is Greenland safe for expats?

Philippines performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.

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At a Glance

PH GL
Population 114,597,229 57,792
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages English, Filipino Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +63 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 911