Philippines
Manila
#2 Top 5 cities
Manila offers the country's deepest job and service base, but severe congestion, pollution, high-density living, and large neighborhood differences reduce everyday comfort.
Country overview
Population
1Β 600Β 000
Year-round temperatures
Day: 30°C aΕΎ 34°C
Night: 24°C aΕΎ 27°C
Climate
Hot tropical conditions prevail year-round, with high humidity and a pronounced rainy season.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
5/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
5/10
Security differs sharply by neighborhood; petty theft, scams, traffic hazards, and some violent crime keep Manila below the Bratislava safety baseline.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Metro Manila has material earthquake, typhoon, extreme-rainfall, and flood exposure, with risk varying considerably by district and building quality.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
7/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¨π³Chinese
- π°π·Koreans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Large international community
- +Quality services
- +Airport access
- +International environment
Cons
- βTraffic congestion
- βNoise
- βHigher living costs