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Asia
Manila
Philippines
74
$1.2kMonthly Cost
40 MbpsInternet
60/100Safety
28°CAvg Temp
78/100Food
Overview
English-speaking hub with friendly locals, BPO industry, and gateway to islands
Highlights
- Everyone speaks English
- Friendly people
- Gateway to islands
- Affordable
Challenges
- Traffic nightmares
- Pollution
- Internet reliability
Cost Breakdown
$1200/moAccommodation
$650Food & Groceries
$360Coworking
$120Entertainment & Other
$70$4
Avg Meal
$1.5
Beer
$2.5
Coffee
All Scores
Overall74
Cost85
Internet65
Safety60
Weather65
Walkability40
Nightlife80
Food78
Coworking75
Healthcare70
Air Quality40
LGBTQ+70
Family68
English92
Popular Neighborhoods
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Quick Facts
Currency
PHP
Languages
Filipino, English
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Visa
30 days visa-free
Best Months
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Population
1,780,148
Climate
28°C
Avg Temp
78%
Humidity
200
Sunny Days
130
Rain Days
Internet
Average Speed40 Mbps
Mobile Speed20 Mbps
Reliability70%