Moving to Philippines from Colorado

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Colorado to Philippines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Colorado to Philippines, you would find that Philippines is 56.8% cheaper than Colorado. A $75,000 salary in Colorado would need to be roughly ₱2,015,693 in Philippines to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manila averages 88°F vs 65°F in Denver, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Colorado and Philippines.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 ₱2,015,693

To maintain the same standard of living in Philippines

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 77.8% less

Groceries

pay 30.0% less

Transportation

pay 40.1% less

Housing

pay 69.8% less

Childcare

pay 81.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 63.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 USD = 61.31 PHP(June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Philippines cost about 54% less than cities in Colorado.

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Colorado to Philippines.

Living there in 2020
37,857 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Philippines · UN DESA

Who's moving to Philippines?

Top countries of origin for Philippines's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Philippines compared to Colorado.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

CO
26.3%
PH
6.4%

Philippines performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

CO
92.9%
PH
53.0%

Colorado performs better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CO
3.6%
PH
2.2%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$74,650
PH
$9,700

Colorado generally does better on employment & economy, though Philippines leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

CO
78.3 yrs
PH
70.1 yrs

Colorado performs better than Philippines across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

DenverRain: 14.3 in/yr (363 mm)
65°/36°F

Avg. annual high / low

ManilaRain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88°/77°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsDenverManila
Jan–Mar48°/21°F (9°/-6°C)87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun72°/43°F (22°/6°C)91°/79°F (33°/26°C)
Jul–Sep85°/55°F (29°/13°C)88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec53°/26°F (12°/-3°C)87°/77°F (30°/25°C)
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MonthDenverManila
Jan44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C)85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C)
Feb46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C)87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)
Mar54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C)90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C)
Apr62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C)92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C)
May71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C)92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C)
Jun82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C)90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C)
Jul89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C)88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C)
Aug87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C)87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C)
Sep78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C)88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Oct65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C)88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Nov52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C)87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C)
Dec43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°C)85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Philippines. To live, work, or study long-term in Philippines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Philippines's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa.
Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Philippines passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Philippines than Colorado?

On average Philippines is about 56% less expensive than Colorado, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Philippines?

Budget about ₱503,923 for 3 months in Philippines (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Philippines?

From major Philippines cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Colorado and Philippines are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Colorado?

Philippines performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Colorado?

The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 65°F in Denver. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Denver gets 14.3 in.

What language do they speak in Philippines?

The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Colorado, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

PH
Population5,029,196114,597,229
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Philippine Peso (₱)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish, Filipino
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+63
Time zones111
Emergency number911911