Moving to Tennessee from Philippines
What to Expect
Considering a move from Philippines to Tennessee? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Philippines to Tennessee, you would find that Tennessee is 3.0 times more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,700,000 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly $221,000 in Tennessee to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nashville averages 70°F vs 88°F in Manila, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Philippines and Tennessee.
What does your salary buy?
₱4,700,000 → $221,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Tennessee
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.2 times more
Groceries
pay 72.6% more
Transportation
pay 74.2% more
Housing
pay 5.0 times more
Childcare
pay 4.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.5 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.
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 Tennessee cost about 102% more than cities in Philippines.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Philippines to Tennessee.
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
The numbers behind daily life in Tennessee compared to Philippines.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Philippines performs better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Tennessee 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 Tennessee leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Tennessee 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
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Manila | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 53°/33°F (12°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 87°/66°F (30°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 60°/40°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Manila | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) | 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) | 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C) |
| Apr | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C) |
| May | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) | 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) | 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) |
| Sep | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) | 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C) |
Data:
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
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 Tennessee than Philippines?
On average Tennessee is around 195% pricier than Philippines, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Tennessee?
Budget about $55,250 for 3 months in Tennessee (based on a ₱4,700,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Tennessee?
From major Tennessee cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Philippines and Tennessee are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Tennessee compared to Philippines?
Philippines performs better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Tennessee compared to Philippines?
The average high temperature in Nashville is 70°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Nashville receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.
What language do they speak in Tennessee?
The official language in Tennessee is English. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.
