Moving to Vermont from Philippines

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Philippines to Vermont — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Philippines to Vermont, you would find that Vermont is 3.9 times more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,624,125 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly $158,769 in Vermont to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Montpelier averages 56°F vs 88°F in Manila, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Philippines to Vermont.

What does your salary buy?

₱4,624,125 $158,769

To maintain the same standard of living in Vermont

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 4.3 times more

Groceries

pay 91.7% more

Transportation

pay 3.7 times more

Housing

pay 4.5 times more

Childcare

pay 7.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.3 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 PHP = 0.0162 USD (July 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Philippines to Vermont, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
48,690 ↑ 34% vs 2022

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.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Philippines to Vermont.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

PH
6.4%
VT
27.2%

Philippines performs better than Vermont across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

PH
53.0%
VT
88.4%

Vermont performs significantly better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
VT
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
VT
$56,462

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PH
70.1 yrs
VT
78.8 yrs

Vermont performs significantly better than Philippines across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Montpelier Rain: 42.4 in/yr (1078 mm)
56° / 32°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Montpelier
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 34°/8°F (1°/-13°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) 67°/42°F (20°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
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Month Manila Montpelier
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) 28°/3°F (-2.2°/-15.9°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 33°/6°F (0.3°/-14.5°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) 42°/16°F (5.4°/-8.9°C)
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) 55°/30°F (12.8°/-1.1°C)
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) 69°/42°F (20.3°/5.5°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) 78°/53°F (25.5°/11.7°C)
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C)
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.2°C)
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 59°/35°F (15.1°/1.4°C)
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) 46°/26°F (7.6°/-3.4°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) 32°/13°F (0.2°/-10.8°C)

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

Philippines passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Philippines

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

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 Vermont than Philippines?

No — Vermont is on average about 112% more expensive than Philippines. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Vermont?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $39,692 in Vermont on a ₱4,624,125 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Vermont?

Usually fine from major cities in Vermont. 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 Vermont compared to Philippines?

Philippines performs better than Vermont across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Montpelier is 56°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Montpelier receives around 42.4 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Vermont?

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

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At a Glance

PH
Population 114,597,229 625,741
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Filipino English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +63 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911 911