Moving to India from Philippines
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Philippines to India — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Philippines to India, you would find that India is 38.9% cheaper than Philippines overall. A ₱4,607,663 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly ₹3,808,752 in India to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Philippines to India.
What does your salary buy?
₱4,607,663 → ₹3,808,752
To maintain the same standard of living in India
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Restaurants
pay 31.5% less
Groceries
pay 57.7% less
Transportation
pay 14.7% less
Housing
pay 58.9% less
Childcare
pay 64.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.9% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in India cost about 45% less than cities in Philippines.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Philippines and India stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Philippines generally does better on safety, though India leads in homicide rate.
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
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Philippines generally does better on environment, though India leads in air pollution deaths.
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 India leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
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
Philippines performs better than India 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
Philippines generally does better on family life, though India leads in education spending.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Manila | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) |
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| Month | Manila | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) |
| Apr | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) |
| May | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) |
| Aug | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) |
| Sep | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) |
Data:
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration,
India Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.
Philippines passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)
India passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in India than Philippines?
Generally yes: India runs about 47% cheaper than Philippines on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to India?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ₱4,607,663 comparable salary, that's around ₹952,188 in India for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from India?
With 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, India 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 India.
Is India safe for expats?
Philippines generally does better on safety, though India leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.
How is healthcare in India compared to Philippines?
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).
What's the weather like in India compared to Philippines?
The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.
What language do they speak in India?
The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.
