Moving to Philippines from Vietnam
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Vietnam to Philippines — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Vietnam to Philippines, you would find that Philippines is 27.0% more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,972,905,466 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly ₱4,356,126 in Philippines to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Vietnam to Philippines.
What does your salary buy?
₫1,972,905,466 → ₱4,356,126
To maintain the same standard of living in Philippines
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 36.7% more
Groceries
pay 52.2% more
Transportation
pay 10.3% more
Housing
pay 65.4% more
Childcare
pay 44.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 61.0% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Vietnam to Philippines, based on official data.
Who's moving to Philippines?
Top countries of origin for Philippines's foreign-born residents.
- 38,269
- 37,857
- 14,634
- 11,323
- 7,350
- 6,123
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39.438
Vietnam
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vietnam to Philippines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vietnam generally does better on environment, though Philippines leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Vietnam performs 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Philippines leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Vietnam generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in literacy rate.
Data: General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Hanoi | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Hanoi | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines passport holder visiting Vietnam
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 Philippines than Vietnam?
Yes — Philippines is on average about 4% cheaper than Vietnam. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Philippines?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₱1,089,032 in Philippines on a ₫1,972,905,466 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Philippines?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Philippines has 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Vietnam?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 8.3 in Vietnam. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
