Module 6

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MODULE 6: GET COUNTRY COZY

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Module 6: GET COUNTRY COZY-- What do I need to know about my overseas employer’s country?
Get Country Cozy!
Continue to keep your options open; get to know more about the
country you are interested in.
Know the following:
Visa Fee
Medical Examination Fee
Airfare
Climate
Food
Dress code
General lifestyle
Flying time from the Philippines
Major religion
Currency
Immigration and labor laws
Presence of Philippine Embassy
or Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO)

Asia-Pacific Rim Countries
Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei Darussalam
have a climate similar to the Philippines. There are places
of worship for Christians and Catholics in Hong Kong and
Singapore; the major religion of Malaysia and Brunei
Darussalam is Islam. The Philippines has embassies,
consulates, and Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO)
in these countries. English is widely spoken and
understood.
*For more details, visit www.owwa.gov.ph

Living and working in Hong Kong
can be costly, considered to be one
of the places with high cost of living,
although tax rate is one of the lowest
in the world.
Cost of rent is high. Electricity and
water rates are relatively expensive,
as well as grocery shopping, as
almost everything is imported. To
give you an idea – a liter of milk
costs HK$20 = PHP120.00!
HONG KONG

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COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF DOMESTIC WORKERS IN HONG KONG

MACAU-SAR, CHINA
Macau has a high standard of living.
Accommodation cost is high and comparable to
Hong Kong and Singapore. This is the reason
why OFWs in Macau spend a considerable
amount of their wages on housing rental.
All Macau residents including foreign workers
enjoy utility subsides such as electricity and
water.
Although Macau has no existing minimum wage law, its Human Resource
Office provides the acceptable salary for the specific profession, skill
category or position that is being applied by the sponsoring employer. The
approved salary will be based on the current standard of living applicable for
that particular worker.
(As of March 2014)

MACAU-SAR, CHINA
COMPENSATION /
EXPENSES
SEMI-SKILLED
(CLEANERS/SECURITY
GUARD)
(MOP/USD)
SERVICE/TECHNICAL
WORKERS
(MOP/USD)
PROFESSIONAL
MANAGERS AND
SUPERVISOR
(MOP/USD)
Basic Monthly Salary 4,500-6,500/566-818 7,000-12,000/880-1,509 13,667-45,500/1,719-5,660
Housing Allowances 500/63 - -
Minimum Food Allowance
Minimum Transportation Allowance
Overtime Pay (salary no. of days/mo.) 800-1,300/101-164
Annual Leave
300-450/38-57 450-800/57-101 900-3,000/113-377
Sick Leave/ Mandatory Holiday Pay
Total Monthly Earnings 6,100-8,750/768-1,100 7,450-12,800/937-1,610 14,567-48,000/1,832-6,038
Less Total Expenses:
Taxes/ Social Security/EI/CPP - - 957-5,760/120-725
Accommodation/House Rental & Utilities 750-900/94-113 1,000-1,800/128-226 2,500-6,000/314-755
Personal Necessities 1,000-1,500/126-189 1,500-2,500/189-314 2,000-3,000/252-377
Total Expenses 1,750-2,400/220-302 2,550-4,300/321-541 5,457-14,760/686-1,857
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings 4,350-6,350/547-799 4,900-7,700/616-969 9,110-33,240/1,146-4,181
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings in USD 547-799 616-969 1,146-4,181
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings in
Philippine Peso (₱)
23,882-34,884 26,894-42,306 50,034-182,542
1MOP=US$ 0.125270
1MOP=PHP 5.47002
1USD= PHP 43.66
(as of July 2014)

TAIWAN
Taiwan is located north of the Philippines. Flying time
from Manila to Taipei, the capital city is approximately 1
hr. and 45 minutes only.
Taiwan has four seasons - summer, winter, fall and spring, although there is no
snow in winter, only chilly wind. Three to four typhoons visit the country every
year but they would bring floods and could uproot trees. Taiwan is also prone to
having strong earthquakes.
The culture in Taiwan is mixed. Mandarin Chinese is taught in schools but spoken
language is split between Mandarin and Taiwanese. English is the most popular
foreign language.
In terms of religious belief, Taiwan is also open to all types of religious thoughts
and practices. Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Mormonism, the Unification
Church, Islam, and Hinduism, as well as native sects such as Yiguandao and
others can be practiced.

TAIWAN
Transportation is very efficient and affordable.
Broadband internet connection is very accessible.
Pork, seafood, chicken, rice, and soy are very common
ingredients in Taiwan cuisine. Beef is less common,
particularly among the elderly generation.
There are stores selling Filipino food, phone cards and other stuffs normally needed
by Filipino workers. Workers in factories often get free accommodation (dormitory
type) or if they have to pay for their living quarters, they also choose to stay within the
premises of the factory, thus saving on transportation cost. There are also canteens
or cafeterias in the factories offering cheaper foods than in fastfood outlets found
outside the workplace.

TAIWAN
COMPENSATION /
EXPENSES
FISHERY SECTOR
(NT)
MANUFACTURING,
CONSTRUCTION,
INSTITUTIONAL NURSING
AID SECTORS
(NT)
Basic Pay/Mo. 19,047.00 19,047.00
Total Salary for 36 months 685,692.00 685,692.00
Less:
Pre-Employment Cost 15,625.00 25,057.00
Post-Employment Cost 183,293.00 184,517.00
Total Cost 198,918.00 209,574.00
Net Take Home Pay for 36 Month 486,774.00 476,118.00
Average Net Take Home Pay/Mos. 13,521.50 13,225.50
Total Net Take Home Pay for 36 mos. in
PHP@ 1.47 conversion rate
715,557.78 699,893.46
Average Net Take Home Pay/mo. in PHP
@ 1.47 conversion rate
19,876.61 19,441.49
Total Net Take Home Pay for 36 mos. in
USD @ 0.03 conversion rate
405.64 396.76 1 NT= PHP 1.46
1 US$=PHP 43.66
(as of July 2014)

SINGAPORE
This country has numerous rules that you have to follow
otherwise you will be reprimanded or fined -
Do not smoke in public places such as taxis, movie houses,
government offices and in air-conditioned establishments.
Do not throw of cigarette butts on the streets. Do not spit in
public. All kinds of littering is reprimanded.
Do not sell and posses chewing gum.
Flush the toilet, especially in public restrooms, after using it.
Do not bring fresh meat into the country unless you have obtained an official permit to
do so. Do not bring any animals, birds, reptiles and insects into or out of the country.
Do not be late. Singaporeans are very particular with keeping time.

MALAYSIA
The cost of living in Malaysia is exceptionally low. Beef,
poultry, pork and mutton are the most common meat
products in Malaysia. Like fruits and vegetables, they
are present all-year round and are sold widely, fresh, and
at very low rates.
Malaysian housing costs are low even in big cities like
Kuala Lumpur. Clothes, footwear, electronic devices,
household appliances are also very affordable.
In general, it is one of the most inexpensive countries in
the world to live in.

BRUNEI
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mui’izzaddin
Waddaulah has announced that the Shari’ah Penal Code
Order 2013 will be implemented in the Sultanate of
Brunei Darussalam.
The Sharia law is the law of Islam, which is cast from
the Quran, the actions and words of Muhammad, and the
collective reasoning and deductions of Muslim imams.
With the implementation of this new law, Filipino workers
in Brunei and those seeking overseas employment in
Brunei should know the important facts of this law.
To know more about the code, visit (insert URL)

Taiwan, Korea, and Japan have four seasons: spring,
summer, fall, and winter. Different sets of clothing are
required. There are Philippine embassies and consulates
in these countries. Although English is spoken and
understood, familiarity with the local language is
recommended particularly in South Korea and Japan.

JAPAN
Japan has a very high standard of living. It is considered
as one of the most expensive countries in the world to
live in. Everything from transportation to food to
apartment rentals may be way over the budget of a
regular worker.
Accommodation is the largest expense one will have in Japan where housing or
rental cost is very costly especially, inside Tokyo. Even single-room apartments are
expensive costing around JP¥ 90,000. Utilities such as gas, water and electricity are
expensive, and phone rates are also high.
Food is likewise expensive including raw materials like fruits, meat and vegetables.
One (1) kilo of white rice cost JP¥ 560.00 or US$6.00. A meal at a more average
restaurant costs roughly between JP¥1,000 and JP¥3,000. You might have to spend
PHP24,000.00 a month on food and drinks.
(as of May 2014)

JAPAN
Let us see how much your take home pay will be at the end of the day.
COMPENSATION / EXPENSES
SEMI-SKILLED
(Technical Interns-
Welding/Carpenters etc.)
(YEN ¥)
SERVICE / TECHNICAL
(YEN ¥)
PROFESSIONAL
MANAGERS and
SUPERVISORS
(YEN ¥)
Basic Monthly Salary 140,696.00 222,000.00 706,493.00
Housing Allowances
Overtime Pay 26,000.00 3,206.00/hour
Annual Leave
Sunday as Regular Day-
off and Japan Holidays
Total Monthly Earnings 140,696.00 248,000.00 709,699.00
Taxes/ Social Security/EI/CPP 1,671.00 + 19,277.00 38,756.00
Accommodation/House Rental & Utilities 35,000.00 70,000.00 + 15,000.00
Personal Necessities
Total Expenses 56,652.00
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings ¥84,044.00 621,234
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings in US$ 828.564 2,063.18 6,125.39
36,169.58 90,105.25 267,495.81
1¥= US$0.00987
1 US$= PHP43.66
(as of July 2014)

SOUTH KOREA
The Koreans value their families more than anything
else. Family welfare is much more important than the
needs of the individual.
The cost of living in South Korea is relatively low. Eating
Korean food is a cheaper than buying western food. The
cost of a Starbucks coffee in Seoul is about USD 5,
equivalent to PHP 200.00.
Since they manufacture electrical goods such as televisions, DVD players, digital
cameras, cellular telephones, computers and high tech gadgets, naturally you will find
them incredibly cheap.
Koreans adhere to certain meeting etiquette. Greetings follow strict rules of
protocol. For example: The person of lower status bows to the person of higher status,
yet it is the most senior person who initiates the handshake. The person who initiates
the bow says, "man-na-suh pan-gop-sumnida", which means "pleased to meet you."

Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea have very
different climates altogether. As a continent, Australia
has 4 seasons plus very wet and intense dry spells.
New Zealand has 4 seasons, while Papua New
Guinea has very dry and wet seasons. English is
widely spoken and understood

AUSTRALIA
OFW’s in Australia enjoy relatively competitive
salaries and healthy and safe workplaces. This is
owing to the non-discrimination policy of the host
government whereby temporary migrant workers are
similarly covered by the Fair Work Act 2009 which
affords all workers fair pay, basic rights and
protection in the workplace. Complaints over pay
and conditions are handled by the Fair Work
Ombudsman, unfair dismissal by the Fair Work
Ombudsman and Industrial Relations Commissions
of various states, while issues relative to bullying,
harassment and discrimination are handled by the
Australian Human Rights Commission.
(as of May 2014)

AUSTRALIA
COMPENSATION /
EXPENSES
SEMI-SKILLED
(CLEANERS /
SECURITY GUARD)
(US $)
SERVICE /
TECHNICAL
WORKERS
(US $)
PROFESSIONAL
MANAGERS and
SUPERVISOR
(US $)
Basic Monthly Salary 3,240.00 (3,000 AUD) 2,700.00 (3,000 AUD) 5,220.00 (5,800 AUD)
Housing Allowances
Overtime Pay
Annual Leave
661.50 551.00 1,065.75
Total Monthly Earnings 3,901.50 3,906.00 6,285.75
Taxes/ Social Security/EI/CPP 400.00 650.00 1,134.00
Accommodation/House Rental & Utilities 780.00 450.00 1,523.00
Personal Necessities 500.00 270.00 700.00
Total Expenses 1,680 1,325.00 3,357
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings in US$ 2,221.50 2,851.00 2,928.75
91,184.55 117,094.24 120,246.12
1 AUD = 0.90 USD
1 USD = PHP 43.66
(as of July 2014)

Middle East
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
A working visa is needed to enter and work in the
Kingdom. The visa cost $36.00. Remember, this is
shouldered by your employer.
Total medical examination would cost about ₱2,580.00.
An additional ₱200.00 is paid for pregnancy test and
₱200.00 also for ECG for applicants 40 years old and
above. Some employers pay for this, otherwise, you can
choose any DOH-accredited medical clinic for your
medical examination.
Flying time from Manila is about 11 to 12 hours. Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific,
Saudia Airlines fly directly to Riyadh or Jeddah. The price range for a one-way
airfare is ₱19,000 to ₱25,000.

Middle East
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The temperature ranges from extreme heat during the day to
very cold at night. There are occasional heavy rains that
sometimes cause flooding.
Khboz an unleavened bread is eaten almost during all meals. Other staples
include lamb, grilled chicken, shawarma, and hummus (a paste of chickpea, garlic
and lemon). Drinking Arabic tea is also a famous custom. During the month of
Ramadan, all Muslims abstain from food during the daylight hours. Non-Muslims
are also prohibited from eating, drinking, and smoking in public during Ramadan.
Saudi Arabia’s capital city is Riyadh. The currency is Riyal. The
official religion is Islam. Work automatically stops during prayer hours
done 5 times a day. Work week is Sunday to Thursday. Friday is rest
day. Qur’an, the holy book of Islam is the constitution governed on
the basis of Shari-ah – the Islamic law.

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Women are required to wear abaya when going out in public
places. They are not allowed in “entertainment” stores like
music, DVD/video and computer shops, recreational areas,
and game arcades. They are also generally not allowed in
restaurants, cafes, fastfood outlets, etc. unless with family or
accompanied by husband. Men and women are not allowed
to interact with one another if they are not married to each
other.
Practicing religion publicly other than Islam is prohibited, as well as possessing
religious articles such as bible, crucifix, religious statues/images and other symbols.
Possession, manufacturing and drinking of alcoholic drinks or liquor, and bringing in
and eating pork products are prohibited.

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Pornography and gambling are forbidden. Taking pictures of
mosques, airports and military installations without permission
is not also allowed. Using prohibited drugs is punishable by
imprisonment, while smuggling or trafficking of illegal drugs
and substances is punishable by death. It is not recommended
to join in any political or religious demonstrations.
The labor law of Saudi strictly prohibits a worker from
transferring another employer while he is still under an existing
employment contract, known as Kafala (sponsorship) system.
This means that every foreign employee brought into the
country is linked to a single employer. In practice, this means
that they decide when you are allowed to leave the country,
even for emergency visits to your home country.
Inasmuch as you need an entry visa to get into Saudi, you will also need an exit
visa to be able to leave the country.

Middle East
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Seven states comprise the United Arab Emirates: Abu
Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujeirah, Ajman
and Ras AL Khaimah, with Abu Dhabi as the Federal
Capital. Flying time from the Philippines is about 8 to 9 hours.
The UAE has a tropical and arid climate. Summer is April to
September, and Winter is October to March. Rainfall is
infrequent and happens mainly in the winter. Friday and
Saturday are the weekend. The official currency is Dirham.
Staple food includes hummus, meat, rice and fish, and can
be very spicy. You can find Filipino food products in
specialist food sections of most supermarkets. Food cost is
high, as most items are imported.
UAE supports a moderate interpretation of Islam, its official religion. Although it
is the religion of the majority of the population, Christianity, Hinduism, etc. are
also found.

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UAE is less stricter than Saudi and Qatar when it comes to
manner of dressing. However, women should still avoid
wearing revealing clothes such as skimpy dresses, short
skirts, swimsuits and sleeveless blouses.
Public display of affection is not tolerated, even for married
couples. Sexual relationships outside of marriage are
illegal, irrespective of any relationship you may have
outside of the country. Cohabiting, including in hotels, is
also illegal.
Similar to KSA, Kafala system is practiced. Once you’ve
entered in any of the UAE states, an exit permit is
necessary to be able to leave.
Working without proper visa is illegal.
For more details, visit www.owwa.gov.ph

Middle East
QATAR
The flying time from the Philippines is about 9 to 10
hours. The capital city is Doha. The currency is Qatari
Riyal.
Qatar has an arid climate with mild and pleasant winters
and hot and humid summers. Sandstorms and dust
storms occur regularly.
Although Islam is the official religion, there are no strict
prohibitions against the practice of Christianity or other
religions in the country. Staple foods include hummus,
rice, and salad of parsley and tomatoes.
Gasoline is incredibly cheap, but many basic foodstuff
can be pricey. The cost of entertainment is quite high,
too.

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Public display of affection such as kissing, hugging,
and in some places even holding hands is a no-no,
except when greeting: men and women greet friends
of the same sex with three kisses on the cheek.
Qatar also uses the Kafala (sponsorship) system.

Middle East
BAHRAIN
Bahrain is an archipelago composed of a group of
islands in the Persian Gulf. As part of the Gulf region
that is known for being hot, Bahrain has desert climate.
There is summer (April to October), with June and July
having the hottest temperature. The rest of the year
considered winter. The capital is Manama.
The flying time from the Philippines is about 10 hours to
11 hours. Islam is the official religion but other religions
may be practiced. The country’s currency is Bahraini
Dinar. Friday and Saturday are considered weekends.
Bahrain is one of the most tolerant countries in the
Middle East when it comes culture, including dress
code. However, when out in public it is best to cover
everything from shoulders to knees as a sign of
courtesy.

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KUWAIT
Kuwait is about 12 to 13 hours flying time from the
Philippines. Climate is intensely hot and dry in
summers (April to October), with short, cool winters with
limited rain.
The capital is Kuwait City. The currency is Kuwaiti
Dinar. Islam is the official religion but other religions are
freely practiced.
The country's customs, laws and regulations adhere
closely to Islamic practices and beliefs. Behave
discreetly, and respect religious and social traditions to
avoid offending local sensitivities. Alcoholic drinks or
liquor are strictly illegal in Kuwait. Importing,
manufacturing, and serving them is strictly prohibited.

Middle East
KUWAIT
Standard of living in Kuwait is high compared with other
countries in the Middle East. Majority of OFWs in
Kuwait opt to avail of free accommodation provided by
their employer because house rental ranges from
KD200-400/month plus a minimal amount for electricity
and water.
Expenses for food and utilities are considerably low.
Fish is abundant. Fruit, vegetables, seafood and rice
are the staple food.
Temptation to acquire car, electronic gadgets and
machines is rampant, considering that everything in
Kuwait is tax free and term-payment/installment
arrangement is available in the market.

Middle East
KUWAIT
COMPENSATION /
EXPENSES
SEMI-SKILLED
(CLEANERS/SECURITY
GUARD)
(KD/USD)
SERVICE/TECHNICAL
WORKERS
(KD/USD)
PROFESSIONAL
MANAGERS AND
SUPERVISOR (KD/USD)
Basic Monthly Salary 120-150/400-500 120-200/400-700 250-1,000/1,000-5,000
Housing Allowances 40/150 40/150 120-250/400-1,000
Minimum Food Allowance 20/75 20/75 20/75
Minimum Transportation Allowance 20/75 20/75 20/75
Overtime Pay
Annual Leave
Total Monthly Earnings 210-241.50/740-850 210-300/750-1,100 435-1,370/1,650-6,450
Taxes/ Social Security/EI/CPP
Accommodation/House Rental & Utilities 40-150 40-150 120-250/400-1,000
Personal Necessities 50-200 50-200 50-200
Total Expenses
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings 120-152.50/400-525 120-210/400-750 260-1,070/1,050-5,250
17,461.78-22,919.77 17,472.84-32,763.66 45,853.63-229,267.63
1 USD=PHP43.66
1 KD= PHP152.27
(as of July 2014)

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OMAN
The Sultanate of Oman has a standard of Living
comparable to our National Capital Region except for
the cost of accommodation which is very high
especially in the capital region of Muscat.
There is a minimum wage being implemented in the
country but applied only to Omanis at OMR 350 but for
expatriates wage rate is dependent directly on the
supply and demand of the labor market in which
employers are in a dilemma of hiring expatriates with
asking salary can go as low at OMR 50.00 and
automatic hiring of Omanis at OMR 350.00.
(As of May 2014)

Middle East
OMAN
COMPENSATION /
EXPENSES
SEMI-SKILLED
(CLEANERS/SECURITY
GUARD)
(OMR/USD)
SERVICE/TECHNICAL
WORKERS
(OMR/USD)
PROFESSIONAL
MANAGERS AND
SUPERVISOR
(OMR/USD)
Basic Monthly Salary 120-180/312-468 160-220/312-468
270-1,000/700-
2,500
Housing Allowances Free Free Free
Minimum Transportation
Allowance
Overtime Pay 10/26 20/52 40/104
Annual Leave
2 day rest (Friday &
Saturday)
Saturday)
Saturday)Sick Leave/ Mandatory
Holiday Pay
Total Monthly Earnings 130-190/338-494 180-240/338-494
290-1,040/754-
2,704
Taxes/ Social
Security/EI/CPP
tax free tax free tax free
Accommodation/House
Rental & Utilities
2/5.20 (utilities only) 2/5.20 (utilities only)
1,523.00 (utilities
only)
Personal Necessities 40/104 40/104 40/104
Total Expenses 42/109.20 42/109.20 42/109.20
Average Net Basic
Monthly Earnings
(exclusive in OT Pay)
88-148/228.80-384.80 88-148/228.80-384.80
248-998/644.80-
2,594.80
Average Net Basic
Monthly Earnings in USD
228.80-384.80 228.80-384.80 644.80-2,594.80
Average Net Basic
Monthly Earnings in
9,991.09-16,805.55 9,991.09-16,805.55 28,151-113,288.96
1 US$=PHP 43.66
1 OMR=PHP 113.11
(as of July 2014)

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Although foreign female workers are not required to wear
abaya, they should not also wear tight, see-through or
revealing clothing or short skirts. Generally, covering the
knees and shoulders when out in public is a must. Both
men and women should refrain from wearing shorts.
There are plenty of family entertainment options,
restaurants, cinemas, cafes and private parties. There is
a wide range of shopping opportunities. Kuwaitis are fond
of eating out.
Verbal insults and obscene gestures may be considered a
criminal act and, if found guilty, you could face
deportation, fines and/or a prison sentence.
Avoid physical contact, such as holding hands, in public.

Europe
The most common destinations for temporary and
seasonal workers are the United Kingdom and Ireland
where you can find jobs in bars and restaurants. But
for Filipinos, the top destination in Europe is Italy.
28 European countries are uniquely united together,
economically and politically, forming the European
Union. Euro is the single currency used among the
member-states. UK however uses its own currency,
the Pound.
The cost of living in Switzerland and UK is among the
highest in the world.
Non-residents / foreign workers are required to have a
work permit for long-term jobs. If caught working
illegally, you can be fined or even deported and barred
from the country.

Europe
ITALY
Among the European countries, Italy is the top destination
for Overseas Filipino Workers. The approximate flying
time from the Philippines is about 21 hours. The capital
city is Rome. The currency is Euro.
Italy has 4 seasons. It is varied warm and humid towards
the coast, and wet, cold and snowy in the higher ground
and valleys.
Roman Catholicism is the largest religion in the country.
Staple food are meats, fish, pasta, and breads.
Finding jobs in Italy is difficult because unemployment is very high. Being able to speak
good, if not fluent, Italian combined with speaking English fluently is an advantage in
getting a job.

Europe
UNITED KINGDOM
COMPENSATION /
EXPENSES
SEMI-SKILLED
(CLEANERS/SECURITY
GUARD)
(UK £)
SERVICE/TECHNIC
AL WORKERS
(UK £)
PROFESSIONAL
MANAGERS AND
SUPERVISOR
(UK £)
Basic Monthly Salary £1,000-£1,400 £1,800-£2,000 £1,000-£1,200
Housing Allowances £40-£50
Overtime Pay Hourly rate Hourly rate
Annual Leave
1-month salary 1-month salary 1-month salary
Total Monthly Earnings
Taxes/ Social Security/EI/CPP £320-£448 £656-£720 £336-£400
Accommodation/House Rental &
Utilities
£300 £300 £300
Personal Necessities £80-£100 £200-£320 £200-£320
Total Expenses £400-£548 £1,156-£1,340 £836-£1,020
Average Net Basic Monthly
Earnings (exclusive in OT Pay)
£600-£852 £644-£660 £204-£230
Earnings in USD
1,026-1,456.92
1,101.24-
1,128.6
348.84-393.3
Earnings in Philippine Peso (₱)
44,795.16-
63,609.13
48,080.14-
49,274.68
15,230.35-17,171.48
1£=US$1.71
1US$=PHP43.66
(as of July 2014)

North America
The United States of America and Canada are in the
continent of North America.
The flying time from the Philippines to Los Angeles and
Vancouver in Canada is about 12 hours while flying time
directly from the Philippines to Vancouver is almost 15
hours and another 4 hours from Vancouver to Toronto.
The time difference between Manila and Los Angeles as
well as Vancouver is -15 hours, while Toronto and New
York are 12 hours behind Manila.
Both countries have 4 seasons, but Canadian winters
can be very harsh.
Religious freedom is guaranteed and a very liberal
lifestyle is tolerated. Though English is the official
language of Canada, there are some provinces
especially Quebec, where French is the mother tongue.

North America
The currency in USA is the US dollar, and in Canada the
Canadian dollar.
Meats and fish are the staple food in these countries.
Canada has two Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLO):
POLO-Vancouver which covers the provinces of British
Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territory and Yukon
POLO-Toronto covering the provinces of Ontario,
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland
and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island,
Quebec and Nunavut.

North America
Newfoundland & Labrador,
CANADA
1 CAD = US$ 0.921605
1 CAD = PHP 40.1809
(as of July 2014)
Let us see how much your take
home pay will be at the end of the
day.
COMPENSATION / EXPENSES
FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT
(CAD)
Basic Monthly Salary $1,760.00
Housing Allowances
Overtime Pay
Annual Leave 161.33
Total Monthly Earnings 1,921.33
Taxes/ Social Security/EI/CPP 265.17
Accommodation/House Rental & Utilities 300.00
Personal Necessities 420.00
Total Expenses 985.17
Average Salary Per Hour $11.00
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings $936.17
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings in USD 862.77
37,616.15

North America
Ontario, CANADA
1 CAD = US$ 0.921605
1 CAD = PHP 40.1809
(as of July 2014)
day.
COMPENSATION/EXPENSES
CHEF ASSISTANT
(CAD)
LIVE-IN-CAREGIVER
(CAD)
Basic Monthly Salary $2,400.00 $1,737.00
Housing Allowances
Overtime Pay
Annual Leave 250.00 181.00
Total Monthly Earnings 2,650.00 1,918.60
Taxes/ Social Security/EI/CPP 546.98 387.82
Accommodation/House Rental & Utilities 300.00 337.37
Personal Necessities 420.00 320.00
Total Expenses 1,266.98 1,045.19
Average Salary Per Hour $15.00 $10.86
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings $1,383.02 $873.41
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings in USD 1,274.59 804.93
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings in Philippine
Peso (₱)
55,570.98 35,094.39

North America
Saskatchewan, CANADA
1 CAD = US$ 0.921605
1 CAD = PHP 40.1809
(as of July 2014)
COMPENSATION /
EXPENSES
PORK
PRODUCTION
TECHNICIAN-
FARM
SUPERVISOR
(CAD)
SWINE
TECHNICIAN
(CAD)
SHIFT
MANAGER
(BURGER KING
RESTAURANT)
(CAD)
HOSPITALITY
WORKER-
FRONT DESK
AGENT-HOTEL
(CAD)
ENTRY LEVEL
SUPERVISOR-
MCDONALD’S
RESTAURANT
(CAD)
FOOD COUNTER
ATTENDANT
(CAD)
Basic Monthly Salary $2,480.00 $2,400.00 $2,080.00 $1,880.00 $1,760.00 $1,720.00
Housing Allowances
Overtime Pay
Annual Leave 155.00 150.00 260.00 235.00 220.00 215.00
Total Monthly Earnings 2,635.00 2,550.00 2,340 2,115 1,980 1,935
Taxes/ Social Security/EI/CPP 550.20 531.98 513.78 431.22 402.77 421.25
Accommodation/House Rental & Utilities 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00
Personal Necessities 420.00 420.00 420.00 420.00 420.00 420.00
Total Expenses 1,270.20 1,251.98 1,233.78 1,151.22 1,122.77 1,141.25
Average Salary Per Hour $15.50 $15.00 $13.00 $11.75 $11.00 $10.75
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings $1,364.80 $1,298.02 $1,106.22 $963.78 $857.23 $793.75
US$
1,257.80 1,196.26 1,019.49 888.22 790.02 731.52
54,838.89 52,155.61 44,448.91 38,725.54 34,444.27 31,893.58

North America
Toronto, CANADA
1 CAD = US$ 0.921605
1 CAD = PHP 40.1809
(as of July 2014)
day.
COMPENSATION /
EXPENSES
CHEF ASSISTANT
(CAD)
LIVE-IN-CAREGIVER
(CAD)
Basic Monthly Salary $2,400.00 $1,737.00
Housing Allowances
Overtime Pay
Annual Leave 250.00 181.00
Total Monthly Earnings 2,650.00 1,918.60
Taxes/ Social Security/EI/CPP 546.98 387.82
Accommodation/House Rental & Utilities 300.00 337.37
Personal Necessities 420.00 320.00
Total Expenses 1,266.98 1,045.19
Average Salary Per Hour $15.00 $10.86
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings
(exclusive in OT Pay)
$1,383.02 $873.41
Average Net Basic Monthly Earnings in US$ 1,274.59 804.93
55,570.98 35,094.39

Nowadays, communicating with family members, relatives and
friends is easier with the advancements in communications
technology. Text messaging, email and video and video
calling through Skype and Viber are within reach and are
relatively cheaper than the traditional telephone calls. Social
networking sites and facilities such as Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram likewise allow individuals to connect and share
photos and documents online with other people in an instant.
PAUSE BEFORE YOU POST: SOCIAL MEDIA
ETIQUETTE
These technologies, specially social networking sites could nonetheless pose a
threat to one’s privacy and security. Some countries may have restrictive policies
on internet usage, or punish certain acts that are committed over the cyberspace,
such as accessing pornographic sites, damaging one’s reputation through social
media, and visiting sites that may compromise national security, which are not
necessarily criminal offenses in the Philippines.

ETIQUETTE
Some people over-share personal information or are too
open with certain personal information and feelings, as well
as pictures, without regard to negative consequences. This
may lead to a potentially damaged online reputation, identity
theft, and loss of employment. A migrant worker was
reportedly dismissed from work due to messages against
race and religion that were posted on social media, which
were considered by the employer as offensive to the host
country and violative of established company values and
regulations.
Remember, when you work overseas, you are expected to act according to the norms
and give your utmost respect to your host country’s laws and regulations, and cultural
and religious beliefs.

Take a look at the following pointers that you can keep in
mind before sharing your thoughts or mementos online:
1) Consider setting your privacy control to a limit, for instance, ‘to your
friends only’. Add only your trusted and closest friends as “friends”.
2) Avoid accepting your boss as friend in social networking sites or
follow his social account. As much as possible, keep your personal
matters and work completely separate.
3) Do not use social media as venue to express complaints about work.
Anything you may post online maybe taken against you. Use
available company grievance machinery and other government
mechanisms to report violation of rights and contractual breaches.
ETIQUETTE
4) Never criticize or ridicule the culture, traditions, and religious beliefs of your host country and of
other countries, including characteristics or traits of its peoples that you may find different from
your own.
5) Do not upload obscene, illicit or otherwise incriminating photos of you or of other people.
6) Do not engage in online debates and discussions on the political situation and religious issues.

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