Moving to Texas from Philippines
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Philippines to Texas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Philippines to Texas, you would find that Texas is 2.9 times more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,700,000 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly $214,000 in Texas to maintain the same lifestyle.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 4.2 times more
Groceries
pay 59.5% more
Transportation
pay 94.5% more
Housing
pay 4.6 times more
Childcare
pay 5.0 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.
What salary do you need in Texas?
What does your salary buy?
₱4,700,000 → $214,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Texas
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 Texas cost about 112% more than cities in Philippines.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Philippines to Texas, and how the trend has changed.
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
How Philippines and Texas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Philippines performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Texas 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 Texas leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Texas 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 Texas vs Philippines
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Manila | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 67°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) | 86°/67°F (30°/19°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/11°C) |
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| Month | Manila | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.2°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 66°/47°F (19.1°/8.1°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) | 80°/59°F (26.4°/15.2°C) |
| May | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) | 86°/68°F (30.2°/19.8°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) | 91°/73°F (33.0°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) | 94°/75°F (34.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 90°/70°F (32.1°/21.0°C) |
| Oct | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.1°C) |
| Nov | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) | 72°/52°F (22.5°/11.2°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.0°C) |
Data:
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration,
National Weather Service
Can you move from Philippines to Texas?
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 Texas than Philippines?
Day-to-day costs in Texas run about 187% higher than Philippines on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Texas?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ₱4,700,000 comparable salary, that's around $53,500 in Texas for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Texas?
Working remotely from Texas's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Philippines and Texas.
How is healthcare in Texas compared to Philippines?
Philippines performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Texas compared to Philippines?
The average high temperature in Houston is 80°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Houston receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.
What language do they speak in Texas?
The official language in Texas is English. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.
