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Manila, Philippines
Manila is a large APAC market with a strong BPO and services scene. The location is lively but infrastructurally challenging and climate intensive.
Region: asia-pacificClimate Zone: tropicalUpdated: 2026-01-12Data Version: 2026-01medium
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4Residency Path
30-59 TageTop Personal Tax
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Climate
City Native- Climate Typetropical
- Climate Comfort Score 1 52 score_1_5
- Temp Summer Avg C33 c
- Temp Winter Avg C24 c
- Rainy MonthsJun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Best MonthsDec, Jan, Feb
Sources: Open-Meteo Climate API (api);
Environment
Hybrid- Environment Quality Score 1 52 score_1_5
- City Air Quality Referenceiqair_proxy
- Air Policy Strengthlow
Nature
Country Proxy- Nature Access Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Coast AccessNo
Cost of Living
Country Native- Cost Value Score 1 55 score_1_5
- Col Index Ch 10042 index
- Rent 1br Usd Min450 usd
- Rent 1br Usd Max1000 usd
- Monthly Budget Usd Min1300 usd
- Monthly Budget Usd Max2500 usd
Safety
Country Native- Safety Stability Score 1 52 score_1_5
- Rule Of Law Bandlow
Healthcare
Country Native- Healthcare System Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Healthcare Quality Bandadequate
Infrastructure
Hybrid- Infrastructure Connectivity Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Internet Mbps60 mbps
- Coworking Presencesome
- International SchoolsYes
Social / Community
Country Native- Social Cultural Fit Score 1 54 score_1_5
- English Accesshigh
Education
Country Native- Education Access Score 1 53 score_1_5
- International SchoolsYes
Residency Access
Country Native- Residency Access Score 1 54 score_1_5
- Visa Option Count3 count
- Entry Duration30-59 Tage text
Sources: IATA Timatic (dataset); Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);
Residency Path
Country Native- Residency Path Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Temporary Residence30-59 Tage text
- Permanent Residence AvailableNo
Sources: Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);
Taxes
Country Native- Tax Competitiveness Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Personal Income Tax Estimated Pct22 pct
Everyday Life
Country Proxy- Convenience Daily Life Score 1 54 score_1_5
- Seasonalitymedium
Advantages
- Large market and talent pool
- Strong BPO and services sector
- English widely used
- High daily convenience
- Good regional connectivity
Disadvantages
- Traffic and infrastructure are challenging
- Heat and typhoon risk
- Safety varies by area
- Bureaucracy can be slow
Ideal For
- Services and BPO setups
- APAC market access
- Remote teams with local hiring
Not Ideal For
- Low-noise lifestyle
- High infrastructure requirements
- Climate-sensitive users
Field Intelligence
- Housing: BGC and Makati are popular but expensive. Ortigas is more moderate.
- Banking: Banking can require documents and in-person appointments.
- Bureaucracy: Prepare government workflows in Manila with complete documentation.
- Work: Plan work setup in Manila with internet and location backups.
- Expat friction: Plan for traffic; daily distances are large.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manila ranked as top in Atlas?
No. Atlas provides profile data without ranking or recommendation logic.
When was the Manila profile updated?
lastUpdated: 2026-01-12, dataVersion: 2026-01.
What source logic applies to Manila?
Atlas follows official > index > proxy > crowdsourced. Crowdsourced is never primary.