Philippines
First look. Fewer sources yet.
At a glance
| Capital | Manila | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | PHP | Sikap research database |
| Time zone | UTC+8 | Source, checked |
| Distance from Manila | 209 km | Computed from the coordinates |
| Population | 116.8 million | Source, checked |
| Official languages | Tagalog | Source, checked |
| GDP per person | USD 12 577 at purchasing power | Source, checked |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | Source, checked |
| Average wage | not sourced yet | |
| Minimum wage | not sourced yet | |
| Tax on an average wage | not sourced yet | |
| Health coverage index | 69 of 100 | Source, checked |
| Average temperature | 28 °C | Source, checked |
| Warmest month | 30 °C in May | Source, checked |
| Coldest month | 27 °C in Jan | Source, checked |
| Happiness rank | 56 of the ranked countries | Source, checked |
| Happiness score | 6.21 | Source, checked |
| English proficiency | High | Source, checked |
| Rent, one bedroom in the capital | not sourced yet | |
| Cost of living, one person | not sourced yet | |
| Health insurance | not sourced yet | |
| Homicide rate | not sourced yet | |
| Residents born abroad | 0.1% | Source, checked |
| Usual weekly hours | not sourced yet | |
| Paid leave | not sourced yet | |
| Public holidays | not sourced yet | |
| Internet speed | 189 Mbps | Source, checked |
| EU member | no | Sikap research database |
| Schengen member | not sourced yet | |
| Dual citizenship | yes | Source, checked |
Notes on the rules
Sources
- Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) - Bureau of Immigration Philippines, checked 19 Sept 2026
- Commonwealth Act No. 473 - lawphil.net, checked 19 Sept 2026