{"id":3684,"date":"2016-12-19T15:05:14","date_gmt":"2016-12-19T07:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/?p=3684"},"modified":"2021-07-08T11:20:53","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T03:20:53","slug":"reasons-why-philippines-is-the-best-country-for-expats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2016\/12\/19\/reasons-why-philippines-is-the-best-country-for-expats\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons Why Philippines is the Best Country for Expats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning to make a great big move this 2017? Let Primer show you why Philippines and its 7,10o plus islands would\u00a0the best place for expats to start the year anew.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>PH is abundant with natural and manmade attractions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3687\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/kayangan.jpg\" alt=\"kayangan\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/kayangan.jpg 850w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/kayangan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/kayangan-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Kayangan Lake in Coron, Palawan<\/em><\/p>\n<p>By consistently topping the charts of international travel magazines such as Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, Philippines is definitely a must visit, thanks to its pristine white sand beaches and spectacular island hopping adventures. Not a beach person? Then you can always visit historical places such as Intramuros in Manila, Las Casas de Acuzar in Bataan, or Vigan in Ilocos Sur.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Cheaper Lifestyle<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3688\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/legazpi.jpg\" alt=\"legazpi\" width=\"600\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/legazpi.jpg 725w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/legazpi-300x269.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Legazpi Village in Makati City<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Undeniably, the cost of living in the Philippines is relatively cheap compared to other countries in Asia. However, it does not compromise comfort and quality as Philippine is still considered as the best retirement place in Asia. Also, more foreign students come here for its more affordable education that produces quality graduates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">3. Home of Friendly People<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3689\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/primer.png\" alt=\"primer\" width=\"601\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/primer.png 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/primer-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/primer-768x466.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Primer Family composed of Filipino and Japanese staff<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ask a foreigner who has gone to the Philippines before and he or she will most likely tell you that apart from the places to see, Filipinos are also a reason why Philippines is a beautiful country. Here, people are friendly, approachable, and happy\u2014someone you\u2019ll want to keep as a friend.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>PH is an ideal place for love life<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3685\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/couple.jpg\" alt=\"couple\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/couple.jpg 852w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/couple-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/couple-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Couple in a vacation. Image grabbed from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/video\/clip-4289471-stock-footage-romantic-couple-at-tropical-beach-in-philippines.html\">shutterstock<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the recent 2016 Expat Explorer survey by banking giant HSBC, Philippines ranked number 1 in overall ranking of the countries when it comes to a \u201cdestination conducive for expats to feel closer to their partners.\u201d Who knows, maybe you could find the love of your life here? In the survey, Philippines ranked 5<sup>th<\/sup> in offering social life for expats and 59% of the respondents said that their relocation in the country made them closer to their partners.<\/p>\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2016\/09\/26\/philippines-among-worlds-most-attractive-destinations-for-expats-hsbc-survey\/\">Philippines, among world&#8217;s most attractive destinations for expats&#8211; HSBC survey<\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Food culture<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3686\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/crescent-moon.jpg\" alt=\"crescent-moon\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/crescent-moon.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/crescent-moon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Crescent Moon Caf\u00e9 in Antipolo<\/em><\/p>\n<p>From the works of Asia\u2019s Best Female Chef 2016 Margarita For\u00e9s up to the odd street foods in the metro, Filipino food culture is definitely one of the things that make Philippines worth a visit this 2017. Here, you can find great culinary discoveries that will make you come back for more.<\/p>\n<p>What are you waiting for? Visit Philippines this 2017 and start your year with us!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning to make a great big move this 2017? 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