Moving to Philippines from Syria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Syria to Philippines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Syria to Philippines, you would find that Philippines is 18.0% more expensive than Syria overall. A SYP980,000,000 salary in Syria would need to be roughly ₱5,600,000 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 78°F in Damascus, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Syria and Philippines.
What does your salary buy?
SYP980,000,000 → ₱5,600,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Philippines
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 41.0% less
Groceries
pay 57.9% more
Transportation
pay 12.3% less
Housing
pay 29.5% more
Childcare
pay 3.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.4% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Syria to Philippines.
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
- 6,123
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76.64
Syria
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Philippines compared to Syria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Syria generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Syria performs better than Philippines across all environment metrics.
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 performs significantly better than Syria 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 Syria leads in top income tax rate.
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
Syria generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010–2021), The World Factbook (2009–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Syria (2016), Bureau of Internal Revenue (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Damascus | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/35°F (15°/2°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/51°F (29°/11°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/60°F (35°/15°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 70°/40°F (21°/5°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Damascus | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/33°F (12.6°/0.4°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 59°/34°F (14.8°/1.3°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 66°/39°F (18.9°/3.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 76°/45°F (24.5°/7.0°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 85°/51°F (29.7°/10.5°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 94°/58°F (34.2°/14.2°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 98°/62°F (36.5°/16.9°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 97°/62°F (36.2°/16.5°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 92°/55°F (33.4°/13.0°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 82°/48°F (28.0°/8.9°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 69°/39°F (20.3°/4.0°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 58°/34°F (14.2°/1.3°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Defence Meteorological Department,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Syria 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.
Syria passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Required
Philippines passport holder visiting Syria
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Philippines than Syria?
On average Philippines is around 18% pricier than Syria, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Philippines?
Budget about ₱1,400,000 for 3 months in Philippines (based on a SYP980,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Philippines?
Connectivity is usually fine (Philippines: 7.1 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?
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Syria generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Syria.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Syria?
Syria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in adult obesity rate. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 15.2 in Syria. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Syria: 64).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Syria?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 78°F in Damascus. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Damascus gets 5.3 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Syria, the official language is Arabic.
