🇵🇭Philippines
Asia
Information
Capital
Manila
Population
115,830,000
Currency
Philippine Peso (PHP ₱)
Languages
Filipino, Anglais
Continent
Asia
Calling code
+63
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Area
300,000 km²
Government
Presidential Republic
National day
June 12 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.ph
About
The Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia consisting of over 7,600 islands. It is a developing nation with strong economic growth but faces challenges such as poverty and natural disasters. The population is young and dynamic, with an economy reliant on remittances and services.
Safety
Risk level :Risque moyen à élevé selon les régions, avec criminalité urbaine et menaces dans le sud.
Risk areas
Mindanao (sud) - Terrorisme et insurrectionsManille - Criminalité et vols
Crime(medium)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur
- Ne pas marcher seul la nuit
Terrorism(medium)
- Suivre les avis des autorités, éviter les zones frontalières du sud
Transport
- Utiliser des applications de VTC reconnues
- Vérifier l'état des véhicules
Natural risks(Élevé (typhons, séismes, volcans))
- Suivre les alertes météo
- Préparer un kit d'urgence
Health(Système de santé limité hors grandes villes)
- Vaccins recommandés: hépatite A/B, typhoïde, rage
- Assurance voyage complète obligatoire
Practical tips
- Inscription au registre des voyageurs
- Copie des documents importants
- Éviter les manifestations
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center220
1-bedroom apartment in city center300
1-bedroom apartment in suburb200
3-bedroom apartment in city center600
3-bedroom apartment in suburb450
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal3.50
Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant15
McDonald's menu5
Local beer (0.5L)2
Cappuccino2.50
Water (1.5L)0.80
Bread (500g)1.20
Milk (1L)1.50
Eggs (12)1.80
Chicken (1kg)4.50
Apples (1kg)3
Bananas (1kg)0.60
Transport
Public transport ticket0.20
Monthly transport subscription15
Taxi ride (start)1.50
Taxi (1km)0.50
Gasoline (1L)0.80
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)30
Tennis court (1h weekend)10
Cinema3
Theater15
Health
General practitioner consultation10
Dentist consultation20
Antibiotic medications5
Cold medications (6 days)10
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)25
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10
Public services for 85m² apartment50
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)40
Nike sports shoes60
International primary school (monthly)300
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency60Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B, Type C
Emergency numbers
Police117
Ambulance911
Fire department117
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
10% in restaurants, not mandatory