Moving to Philippines from Zambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Zambia to Philippines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Philippines compared to Zambia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Philippines performs significantly better than Zambia 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 Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zambia 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Zambia leads in water stress level.
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 significantly better than Zambia 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 Zambia leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.
Zambia passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa Online (e-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 Philippines?
Connectivity is usually fine (Philippines: 7.6 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?
Philippines performs significantly better than Zambia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Zambia?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Zambia, the official language is English.
