If you’re planning a move to the Philippines—from the U.S., Canada, or anywhere else—start here.
Everything below is what I wish I had before I moved.
Start With What You Need Most
📋 Plan Your Move Step-by-Step
→ Start with the Pre-Move Checklist
💰 Understand Your Budget
→ See Real Cost of Living
🏦 Set Up Your Money
→ How Banking Works in the Philippines
📱 Keep Your U.S. Number
→ Phone Setup Guide
Pre-Move Checklist
This is everything you need to handle before leaving — most people miss at least a few of these.
Cost of Living
A real monthly breakdown of what it actually costs to live here — not the YouTube version.
Keep Your Existing Phone Number
Options for keeping your U.S. number and staying connected when you arrive.
Health Insurance (Important)
Healthcare is affordable here — until it isn’t.
This is one of the most overlooked costs for expats.
Your Next Steps
Step 1: Know Your Budget
→ Cost of Living Guide
Step 2: Prepare Before You Leave
→ Pre-Move Checklist
Step 3: Stay Connected When You Arrive
→ Phone Setup Guide
Step 4: Set Up Your Finances
→ Banking & Money Guide
Step 5: Avoid Common Mistakes
→ What NOT to Do Before Moving
Why I Created This Guide
I moved to the Philippines and had to figure most of this out the hard way.
This guide is everything I wish I knew before I arrived — so you don’t make the same mistakes.