Moving to Philippines from Suriname
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Suriname to Philippines — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Suriname to Philippines, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Suriname to Philippines, based on official data.
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
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61.131
Suriname
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Suriname to Philippines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Philippines performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.
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
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname 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
Suriname generally does better on environment, though Philippines leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Suriname performs better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.
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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in gdp per capita.
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
Suriname generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in infant mortality.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Paramaribo | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Paramaribo | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.
Suriname passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Philippines?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Philippines has 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Philippines performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Suriname?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.
