Moving to Philippines from Nebraska

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nebraska to Philippines, you would find that Philippines is 64.3% cheaper than Nebraska. A $75,000 salary in Nebraska would need to be roughly ₱1,690,000 in Philippines to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manila averages 88°F vs 60°F in Omaha, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Philippines cheaper than Nebraska?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 76.9% less

Groceries

pay 40.1% less

Transportation

pay 47.1% less

Housing

pay 76.4% less

Childcare

pay 74.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 61.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 62.99 PHP (October 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.

What salary do you need in Philippines?

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 → ₱1,690,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Philippines

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Nebraska 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 Nebraska.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2024

share of adults with obesity

NE
37.4%
PH
9.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2024

share of households with internet

NE
89.8%
PH
67.3%

Nebraska performs better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NE
3.0%
PH
2.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NE
$73,391
PH
$4,171

Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Nebraska leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2024

average years of life at birth

NE
77.7 yrs
PH
70.0 yrs

Nebraska performs better than Philippines across all family life metrics.

Weather in Philippines vs Nebraska

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Omaha Rain: 31.2 in/yr (793 mm)
60° / 39°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Omaha Manila
Jan–Mar 39°/19°F (4°/-7°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/49°F (22°/9°C) 91°/79°F (33°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/60°F (27°/16°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) 87°/77°F (30°/25°C)
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Month Omaha Manila
Jan 32°/13°F (0.1°/-10.7°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C)
Feb 36°/17°F (2.5°/-8.6°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)
Mar 49°/27°F (9.6°/-3.0°C) 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C)
Apr 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.1°C) 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C)
May 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.0°C) 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C)
Jun 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.3°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C)
Jul 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.3°C) 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C)
Aug 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C)
Sep 76°/53°F (24.2°/11.6°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Oct 63°/41°F (17.4°/5.0°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Nov 48°/28°F (8.8°/-2.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C)
Dec 34°/16°F (1.0°/-9.1°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

Can you move from Nebraska to Philippines?

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 Nebraska?

On average Philippines is about 64% less expensive than Nebraska, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Philippines?

Budget about ₱422,500 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 Nebraska and Philippines are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Nebraska?

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

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

The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 60°F in Omaha. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Omaha gets 31.2 in.

What language do they speak in Philippines?

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

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At a Glance

PH
Population 2,018,006 116,786,962
Currency United States Dollar ($) Philippine Peso (₱)
Languages English English, Filipino
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +63
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 911