Moving to Maine from Philippines
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Philippines to Maine — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Philippines to Maine, you would find that Maine is 3.2 times more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,700,000 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly $239,000 in Maine to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Portland averages 56°F vs 88°F in Manila, making it significantly cooler.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 4.6 times more
Groceries
pay 99.2% more
Transportation
pay 73.8% more
Housing
pay 5.2 times more
Childcare
pay 7.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.6 times more
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 Maine?
What does your salary buy?
₱4,700,000 → $239,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Maine
Calculate with your salary →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 Maine cost about 120% more than cities in Philippines.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Philippines to Maine, based on official data.
people moved from Philippines to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
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4.2,061,178
Philippines
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Philippines to Maine.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Philippines performs better than Maine across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Maine performs significantly better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Maine leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Maine performs significantly better than Philippines across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Maine vs Philippines
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Manila | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 36°/18°F (2°/-8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 76°/56°F (24°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 48°/30°F (9°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Manila | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) | 31°/13°F (-0.4°/-10.3°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 35°/16°F (1.4°/-8.7°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) | 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.9°C) |
| Apr | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) | 53°/35°F (11.8°/1.5°C) |
| May | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) | 64°/44°F (17.5°/6.8°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) | 73°/54°F (22.9°/12.0°C) |
| Jul | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) | 79°/59°F (26.0°/15.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) | 78°/58°F (25.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 70°/50°F (21.1°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 59°/39°F (14.8°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) | 48°/31°F (8.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) | 37°/20°F (2.9°/-6.4°C) |
Data:
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration,
National Weather Service
Can you move from Philippines to Maine?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Philippines passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Maine than Philippines?
No — Maine is on average about 221% more expensive than Philippines. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Maine?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $59,750 in Maine on a ₱4,700,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Maine?
Usually fine from major cities in Maine. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Maine compared to Philippines?
Philippines performs better than Maine across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Maine compared to Philippines?
The average high temperature in Portland is 56°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Portland receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.
What language do they speak in Maine?
The official language in Maine is English. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.
