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Philippines · Asia · Population 1,600,000 · Asia/Manila

Manila in Philippines (Asia) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1232 incl. rent, a safety index of 35.4/100, an average annual temperature of 27.3°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1232incl. rent · est. range
$1047 – $1478
Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

35.4/100
Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

27.3°C avg/yr
2177mm · 3623h sunshine/yr
Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

96Mbps median down
Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

17.2µg/m³ PM2.5 · Moderate
Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

See country-level info · verify with officials
Source: Philippines snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Manila?

Manila has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1232 including rent (range $1047–$1478), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Manila safe?

Manila scores 35.4/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Philippines?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Philippines. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Manila?

Median fixed broadband download is about 96 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Philippines

Philippines: GDP per capita ~$0 (World Bank), HDI 0.71, Global Peace Index rank #115 (IEP 2024). Open Philippines country page →

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