Moving to Guinea from Philippines

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Philippines to Guinea? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Philippines to Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Philippines to Guinea.

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 67% vs 2015

people born in Philippines live in Guinea · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guinea?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guinea compared to Philippines.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
GN
37.4

Philippines performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PH
$560
GN
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
GN
0.2

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea 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

PH
92.0
GN
94.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
GN
0.4t

Philippines generally does better on environment, though Guinea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PH
7.6
GN
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PH
27.2%
GN
1.4%

Philippines generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
GN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
GN
$4,000

Philippines performs better than Guinea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PH
70.1 yrs
GN
63.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
GN
49.6

Philippines performs better than Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Internal Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Conakry
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
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Month Manila Conakry
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C)
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C)
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C)
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Guinea

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

Guinea passport holder visiting Philippines

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guinea: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guinea safe for expats?

Philippines performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guinea compared to Philippines?

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Guinea scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

What's the weather like in Guinea compared to Philippines?

The average high temperature in Conakry is 88°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Conakry receives around 146.9 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Guinea?

The official language in Guinea is French. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.

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At a Glance

PH GN
Population 114,597,229 13,237,832
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) Guinean Franc (GNF)
Languages English, Filipino French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +63 +224
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911