Wow Kenneth! That's fantastic to hear! I always say "I hope at least one person will get something outta it.." so it's a real pleasure to hear that watching this has motivated you . Thanks for letting me know 💜
I lived there last year for 5 months and was getting by easy on 1K a month ,,, hotel with AC and cold shower was $210 a month and motorcycle was $100 a month ,,, so that left me with "DOUBLE" what a average Philippino family makes.... I could have spent 3 or 4 times that ,, but was vary happy at about 1k
Nice! Very savvy and resourceful bro. I'm glad you dropped a comment to affirm my assertions. Helps ppl think it's also possible for them. That's a great deal on hotel for a month man! 👍
What hotel did u live with AC for $210 a month? It must be one of those small cheap hotel rooms, i have lived in IT park and before cebu business park. I rent a newer condo in IT park for 20k a month, AC full time is 3600 pesos, the main worries is if u have money saved for medical emergencies, or have a few credit cards with big limits. I have seen so many expats with little money saved, then they have a medical emergency.
Ive been thinking about this for a while now. I think that the same individuals who "claim" that you cannot survive on less than $2500-$3000 per month in the Philippines could not survive on what i'm living on in the USA which is far less than the $2500-$3000.
You are 100% correct. For any nation in the world just look at what the average worker's salary is and then do your own thinking. If you can't live a decent, safe, healthy life the PI for let's say $1200 USD per month there is something really wrong with you.
The first thing every expat needs to evaluate honestly is how much is their monthly net income because that will set the tone for how they need to navigate their accommodation options, shopping, and entertainment. Those with modest means will have to adapt accordingly while those with $4k+/mo. can replicate or even upgrade from their life in the west.
Yes Juan..it's a broad spectrum. There's a fit for most any income. But the lower you get on that sliding scale you also need other ingredients such as adaptability and more. I would never make it on my budget if my attitude was less "evolved"
Thanks bro. Most definitely the Philippines does. I'm just hoping to encourage the guys who might have been swayed by the high sticker prices that seem to be dominating the info exchange. Some of them have actually put the entire notion of moving here on the back burner because of it. That's a shame. Especially when knowing that this country is a viable escape route from the western traps
The same thing happened to me in Hawaii. I lived in the popular area, and struggling. Once I lived there for awhile and was considered a local, my expenses dropped by two thirds. At the time, I was paying $750 a month, a local guy said he had a room in his house for $275 a month, and he told me where all of the locals shopped, and all I had to do was shoe my Hawaii driver's license. Crazy. I literally lived one mile away from the tourist area where I payed $750.
I CONCUR With YOU,10,000% !!!!! I'VE LIVED in 4 COUNTRIES And Have TRAVEL to 13 Countries !!! I Have LEARN REPEATEDLY to STAY AWAY From where the FLOW ( Tourist ) Goes :O)) LIVING Like the LOCALS Is the ONLY Way to GO !!!
Couldn't agree more with it. It park, for example, is higher rent, no wet market nearby, higher transportation costs from no jeepney or trikes, a lot of temptation in the restaurants that are everywhere. Get out of areas like that, and your budget will go way farther.
Well said and truthful, I was fortunate to travel alot growing up and my mother taught me to love 'STREET FOOD'. "Watch where the locals eat and you'll have a delicious and affordable cultural experience" she said.
Great video mate I totally agree with you. I have seen plenty of nice basic apartments and town houses go for as little as 3.5 k a month with tiled floors and a western bathroom in a guarded subdivision el i even got a two bedroom place offered to me in San Pablo or 2.7k it just needed a couple of a bit of a paint job and a patch in the ceiling. The only thing i would disagree with u is meat in the wet market it does not seem to be much different in price to Save more but the veggies are a lot cheaper. In general if u buy Filipino brands they are usually half the price so my thought is live in a smaller city like Ormoc or Baybay and get a maid to do your favourite western dishes from scratch with local produce. Oh and lastly eating out in a province town like Dipolog is way cheaper like 150 to 200 pesos plus there are the popup burger chains personally I love minute burger but i had burger hub in Dipolog and they were good too
Maayong buntag kuya. musta na? You are 100% correct. They are living in their own bubble and life outside of that is something totally alien to them I will name one in particular. Mike's philippine retirement. Although he's probably not a bad guy and he tells it like HE sees it....... he's living in 2 boxes with a tunnel between them. Duma and cebu. Outside of that he doesn't know what goes on. He thinks because we live in the province we are climbing trees for food and living in a nipa hut with brownout every hour. Couldn't be further from the truth. Our house here cost 12k usd completed and it would put most expat rentals to shame including where he's living. We can reach a hospital in 12 minutes by car. We have everything we need around us and live a fantastic life on less than 800/month. I think expats coming here to live like us, first need to ask themselves if they are able to do this because if not........ your gonna need more money
It's about mindset, expectations and flexibility, most expats going to the Philippines look for a lifestyle similar to that they were hoping to have or expecting to have in their own country. But if you are able to lower expectations and adapt your mindset you'd be able to understand you could've made the change probably years earlier and at a much lower cost of living. It takes a bit of creative thinking to understand this and I'd say that what those clowns in Dramagetme are representing is some form of unnecessary replacement of The American Dream of cannibalistic consumerism, spreading an infection of price rises because of the over representation of Westerners consumerism introduction....imho😊
I've never watched him. Sounds like a lotta guys on the TH-cam though. It does seem like he has his head in the sand in regards to province life. Hopefully he will get out more and see first hand what it's really like. I love how you're rocking the Philippines man. Truly good example for others to point to
@@eurotrash2915 you are right about the mindset. If you want to take your American lifestyle with you and spend your day tramping around from coffee shop to coffee shop then its going to cost you. There is definitely a lot more to life. His monthly budget is increasing. I have noticed that. Even with the high exchange rate now he can't seem to keep a lid on it. If the exchange rate falls back down to 45 piso he won't get away with $2000 He thinks it's the normal to support his wife's family but it's actually not. I don't support her family. They have their own money. They have never asked me for anything. Yet if I say that then I don't know what I'm talking about
Thanks for this very informative video, I'm coming back to the Philippines again this December/January and looking at places i can eventually retire to. Greetings from the UK
Another great and valuable info/tips video! Standards, and the rules that you set for yourself and follow in your life; habits, behaviors and things you want, will determine your ability to adapt to live in your new live-in country a comfortable, decent, and happy life, without compromising on what's important to you... Watched from start to finish... Full support as always & Best of luck/Ned 👍👏👍
I didn't notice any..I was out and about making those videos, rode all the way to municipality for that hotel vid early in the week too. Seemed fine. I know the back areas around any Baranggay that are less developed always succumb to a bit that though
IMHO everything hinges on location and what you want your retirement years to look like. Once you have your home, property, truck and motor paid for it becomes a fairly inexpensive place to live. Having your visa sorted (SRRV) or 13a helps as well. The good thing is you can live here on most any budget. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the journey.
I only get $1017 month. I also take a blood thinner Eliquis which if I get from outside the US is about $100 month. I am good with having little money so i think i could make it. I think a good option for me is splitting the bills in a 2 bedroom apartment to be able to afford a nicer place with a gym etc...
@@78swats im on 5 mg twice per day. I think i can get it over there or shipped from canada for about $90 month. Which is still signifigent from my small check.
100% agree. That's why i did videos like this "they don't want you here" and the $500-1k budget videos. Yes some people will want $1.5k+ to live comfortably but many of us can do it for less, especially if single, or where we live and what we eat.
It all depends on your lifestyle. Mine is very simple, so I need little money when being there. Most of all, nothing for housing, because my wife doesn't ask me to pay rent.
Philippines Xtremes this a great video you have come out with i agree with that you have said in this video. i would be on some ones live stream they start talking that you need at lest 2kusd a month to live in the philippines. then i tell them thats all B.S..then i tell them that not ture becouse i am living in a lot higherr cost of living here in the usa and i get by jsut fine on $1100 am month for the last 4 years then that would start to argue with me and saying thing in philippines cost more to buy what B.S. is coming out of your month you are trying to say cost of living in philippines is higher then in the usa what a joke that is. with you tho you are proving my point that you truly do not need lot of money to live in the philippines at alll like all those other expats that are living in there inclosed bubles they live in.
Ya Man, they just don't know. I experience the same reaction here (as you can see) U know what they say..lead a horse to water but you can't make em drink
Very good topic to blog about. It’s like in the USA why go to vacation in Hawaii just go to Jamaica 3 times for the price of going to Hawaii 😮 Now I am going to Mindanao for vacation for three weeks instead of Jamaica for the tenth time 😊
Exactly man. I used to tell ppl to go to Guam instead of Hawaii for that same reason. But now Guam has blown up price wise due to all the military guys buying and renting there. Same Will inevitably happen here, but it'll take a few decades
Hey man, great content! You hit a lot of nails on the head, and I'm sure many find it puzzling to see videos and commenters telling you it costs a min of $2-3K to live in the Philippines. These folks, mostly retired boomers/military, say that you can barely exist or survive on less than that. They are often condescending and write like they are superior to others saying that their 'lifestyles' are like that of the West or implying they 'live like kings.' Please don't listen to these bloviating blowhards. If you dig deeper, you'll find they are paying for an 'expensive' younger lady, her kids and/or her extended family, or they brag about how much they travel and eat out, aka holiday mode (which I personally tend to find tiring). Our family of 3 (my partner and 1 child of our own) is quite comfortable on a basic budget of $1K, living in Naga, Cebu. Now, we do kick in for extras, from time to time, or upgrades on our home (3bdrm 2 bath townhouse). However, please don't sell all and migrate here without planning carefully. In particular you need to take care to set up your banking and source of income, of which you need to have more than one way to get money. I use a VPN and do not have a local bank account. It's likewise advisable to have two dedicated US Phone lines (Magicjack and Google Voice), as well as a virtual US mailbox. Also, you'll benefit greatly by having some startup cash for appliances and whatnot. Most of us will need a helper/partner/trusted friend to get settled here, and avoid the foreigner tax. Try it for 6 months FIRST, before making your final decision, and do not commit to a lifetime partner before living with her for at least that long. The Philippines is not for everyone, and not always a bed of roses. Many thanks to this channel for making this much needed video.
I pay about 1100 peso electric, 300 peso water, I think a bottle of gas for cooking is 1100 peso and it lasts me 3 months. 2 adults, 1 child 15, 1 child of 5. When I had fridge and freezer plugged in electric was 2500 peso per month. To let you know. steven
Nice Steven. I'm at about 1400 peso electric (with fridge, but fan is basically 24/7) our gas tank is also like 1100 and it lasts us around 4 months or so. That's wife , 7 month old and me. So kinda similar
You make a good point, you can negotiate the price down most of the time. I agree most foreigners don't know that or are two uncomfortable to do it and Filipinos expect and in some circumstance's wont have respect for you if you don't even try which can lead to problems down the line/. Thanks for the video,
Good video , we are living good life on 1300USD in Davao City , we have our own house and boarding house with store in a average to lower average income area , most of our income from boarding house and bakery store . It safe , we visit once or twice a month resort at beach eat good food most from the market , some groceries we buy at the mall.
Have an income. If you have a Filipina partner, buy property since that obviates the need to pay rent and also increases in value Live within your means. Our family income exceeds or outgoings without our having to watch the pennies.. Our kids are receiving a decent education. If you want to live on a low budget, it's up to you. I personally prefer to live a comfortable life.
It's the same thing in Thailand. It's all based on how you want to live and where you want to live. I prefer Thailand vs the Philippines. I find it a bit cheaper for my lifestyle and no power, water or internet outages. (Well hardly ever 😅) I prefer philipina women tho, and more people speak English there. But there's more to life than just women 😮
More to life than women?? 😜 Just joking ya bro. Lotta guys do prefer Thailand over Philippines . Bit more modern in things from what I've heard. Plus Thai food is amazing of course hehe
Too each their own. If you want to live like a native on a lower budget, go for it. If you want a western lifestyle with all the creature comforts, go for it. Your money, your choice. I live in an older subdivision that is showing it age, but I am surrounded by salt of the earth working Joe's and retirees. I based my decision through help from my Filipina family, not vloggers. The fun thing about my subdivision: NO EXPATS. That was my deciding factor. I prefer to shop at the mall supermarkets, thanks to a 3 day bout of " Delhi Belly" brought on by some dubious pork bought at our local wet market. Once bitten twice shy. Bottom line: come here with the budget you have, make the best of it. You are not going to live a champagne lifestyle on a beer budget. Rich, middle, or relatively " poor", as long as you live within your means, you can have the lifestyle you like. Too each their own.
Exactly. I've heard many expat s say that they heard you can "live like a king" hete for $1000 A month. Sorry, no. Could you survive? Yes. But you wouldn't be living in luxury. You can live better here for the same money than you could live in the US ... But not THAT much better.
@markjohansen6048 agreed $1k is not garnering anyone a royal life. But that's double what I got and I feel like my life is VASTLY improved over life in western Washington state. In Washington, could I eat fish, clams, shrimp, Crab etc whenever I felt the urge? Or make fresh mango, papaya, exotic fruit shakes whenever I wanted? Was the beach a stone's throw away from my house and the water was warm and crystal clear with a white sandy beach? Heavens no. And were the people there in Washington nearly as kind? Road raging nutsos with hair triggers for anger and drug addicts on every corner and people breaking into my car once (sometimes more) per month... Being far removed from that is worth it's weight in GOLD. Life is good. Happiness is worth even more. Philippines is a GOOD trade over all of that nonsense my brother
SSI an SSDI still starts at about $800, so people are living on $800 a month in the US. They have roommates an cook at home, but they do it. I always laugh at videos saying you need more than that in countries with a much lower cost of living. What they really mean is they can't because they are addicted to spending money. Eating out constantly and/or in the bar every night. Wanting more House than they need. Needing to be in a popular location. You see the same mindset in the US to. People crying about houses all being $500k or more. I point them to houses well under $100k. They always respond with "I don't want to live there." They don't seem to understand that their wallet doesn't get fatter just because you want to live in a city.
Spot on my bro. It's the want vs need conundrum. The wants are gunna cost ya cuz they aren't the standard. But if u just stick to "need" and rise above that consumer addiction, it's gunna be a lot easier on the wallet
Well "rich" is subjective. Maybe they have a good job by the country's standards but havent built up their liquidity yet? It's all conjecture really. I don't think a truly "rich" Pinoy fam would rent in the subdivisions I referred to but the "better off than most" certainly do
I got champagne wishes and caviar dream like most diluted sucker's. But I'm not delusional enough to think I'll ever achieve any of that noise. I just keep on keeping on. Doing me and seeing what the cows bring home
To live a normal life in Philippines you need at least minimum of 50k pesos a month. 9000 monthly for electricity bill (only). Then for water. And you had to add your daily commodity multiply by 30 days. Philippines is one of the poorest country in East Asia, while the cost of living is high.
Nah, that's your opinion. Definitely not fact. 9k electric? That's super high. You must be running Aircon 24/7? I pay average 1400 electric. And I only withdrawal 27k each month. ($500)
Jumper cables he says. It's 15 per per kilo watt. I burn less than 100 each month. Same usage at multiple places I've rented here. I ain't making it up..and there are other comments on this post that also have similar bills. Do we all lie or have jumper cables? Or could it actually be that you are projecting your limited perspective on others out of ignorance? Just as the video speaks of? Ya, I think it could be exactly that. Evolve dude. Your way ain't THE only way.
I mean 3k a month is a an adequate amount in most medium sized cities in the west. Why would a guy "need" that much coming to the SE Asian side of the world. There's less need in that budget and a lot of wants I'd guess. Which is TOTALLY FINE. everyone should do what makes them the happiest of course
High end condominiums in Cebu are more than 90% owned by local filipinos and same with who actually lives there. I will name some to you right now - taft east gate and mandani bay suites. I've lived in both and i see very very little foreigners who live there. There are a few condos where they cater to foreigners in IT park and i would never live there and neither would a local upper middle class Filipino. I don't get the myth that is perpetuated that everyone or even most who live in condos are foreigners, because this is certainly not true.
Who said condos are mostly populated by foreigner? I don't get that myth either. Especially since this is the very first time I've heard of it I said foreigner gravitate to them and subdivisions. And they do.
@@philippinesxtremes A lot of YTers. "condos that are priced for foreigners" most foreigners who live in the philippines are living on a pension around 2k, which is just middle class by the philippines economic board's definition. These are not foreigner prices, these are just prices and Filipinos can afford them.
@wanderingdoc5075 oh come on man that's a broad brush you're painting with. 2k is considered UPPER middle in which encapsulates a mere 4.9%of the population and the range of UPPER is 63-109k Don't misquote me either I said cater to foreigner and more WELL TO DO Filipino. They're not "just prices and Filipino can afford them" unless you're talking about the measly 4.9% of them. Which means 95.1 percent of the country probably couldn't. Not to mention the scale of middle class is outrageous. 18k is the low end of middle? That's whack.
@@philippinesxtremes if only 5% of filipinos can afford these condos why are more than 80% of them bought by filipinos? The most premier ultra luxury condo in cebu is the aruga resort and residences. 82% FILIPINO OWNED. 18% owned by foreigners such as us canada europe korea etc. 1 BR ocean view 69 Sq.m. start at 29M. 100% of the villas are owned by Filipinos (I confirmed both with their lead of sales and have been on site four times). I thought only 5% of filipinos can afford to there? The reality is that most foreigners who are living in the philippines are middle class and people make them out to be rich. Both you and i agree that the mid to high end condos are mostly occupied by filipinos. So exactly how are they catering to foreigners and gouging them with "foreigner prices" because filipinos are the ones who are purchasing there and living there by and large.
@@philippinesxtremes The reality is you're perpetuating the myth that many Filipinas and TH-camrs believe that the average foreigner who lives in the Philippines is rich. The reality is that couldn't be further from the truth. A $1500 to $2500 combined pension or budget is what the majority of foreigners who live here are working with and that is squarely middle class. The two condos that are always pushed to foreigners is the Ávida towers and Solinea. Those condos have 500 plus units per building and are very much rundown and mid end. They allow short-term airbnb rentals which makes the place a zoo. A filipino from a well to do family wouldn't be caught buying or living there. Some filipinas are milking old foreigners dry because they assume they are rich when in fact they are far, far from it. The facts I just outlined show otherwise.
We live in our own paid for house (new construction), paid for land, off grid solar, well and septic. We do grow a bit of our own food. Our budget includes public transportation, food, and my visa. Sometimes something for the house.
Boy you sound like a one string banjo . But you should be careful what you write because I can see a lot of people moving to the Philippines and being very disappointed and even in financial distress because of falsities you wrote and they believed. Some of those guys may be looking for you !
to live, not survive. Its all about your comfort level. Do you want a western/Filipino stye life? A toilet that flushes with a bidet? AC? safe place to live. Car, scooter. trips once a month? medical insurance? there is no free medical here. pay or die! have a good chunk of money in the bank before you come! If you roll the dice and come with low income and little savings? It's not up to others to bail you out! That why people that live here say 2k and up. There are plenty of poor people here. do think the PI needs more? $1500 min 2K better or more. yeah i also don't buy meat at market. its unrefrigerated and will get you sooner or later.
Have your emergency nest egg. All the rest of that is subjective. Can do without that extra monthly if u want to. I also buy my chicken and (occasional pork) at a butcher shop that's also refrigerated). I'd never buy it in the mercado. Although I didn't mention that in this video..I've mentioned it many times in others. But the butcher shop is 160-180 a kilo for whole fryers. Ain't buying meat that's got flies landing on it all day..no way no how.
@@philippinesxtremes You should tell people from the west, you are going to get sick. sooner or later. fringing amoeba. I think what you are missing is westerners that live in the PI don't want to see foreigners down and out begging for money. Your poor planning is not my problem
They're grown ass men, I don't need to do their thinking for them. Last I checked everyone's clock runs out. Ain't getting outta life alive dude. That's pretty standard for the human model, near as I can figure. Didn't ever say you don't need to pay for yourself when the crap hits the fan. Just told dudes what they can pay each month if they wanna.
Nice positive video Man I 100 percent agree Make it what you will Its not all doom and gloo And under 2500usd you won't be happy in the pi Im looking forward to retirement there I like Mindinao
Thanks Jeff! Mindanao definitely has some awesome areas to live. And a major perk is most foods are significantly cheaper than the bigger cities in other islands.
@@philippinesxtremes Been going there for 15 years, wife is from there. Love the small town, and mountain province, and 15-20 minutes to a mall or coffee shop is a bonus. There's way more to love than hate about the pi Too many YT warrior s dissing the country z they should go be miserable somewhere else. Thanks again for your videos and response!!
I'm in Makati doing the condo 2 bd 2 ba thing so my total monthly expenses are $2000 per month, no brownouts, and good hospitals, malls, and casinos plus clubs and bars, it all works for me.
There s another big reason: my idea of "living comfortabkt" and yours may be very different. One person thinks his life is great if he get s to beat almost ever day. Another whines about how poor he is because he can only afford one private jet. If you're satisfied to beat rice and fish every meal and live in a studio apartment with no ac, sure, your expenses will be much less than someone who wants to live in a big house and have steak dinners, etc. Is it POSSIBLE to live on P20,000 s month? Sure -- millions of Filipinos do it. Would I or most Americans want to live that way? No.
To each their own mike. Just tryna show some dudes in the west how to escape the mindf*uck. Ain't no sense in perpetuating that nonsense if ya don't gotta
Yes, it definitely is FOR SOME. Obviously not for those that don't care and want it. This is to educate the guys who don't know better and have less money.
I was starting to listen to you until you pronounced Lapu-Lapu City completely wrong. How is anyone supposed to listen to you when you don't know what you are talking about? Anyone can read a map like you Mr Resourceful.
@@philippinesxtremes People ready to make a huge move might care. They need advice they can trust not someone reading a map telling them bedtime stories.
@@philippinesxtremes Don't call me a sucka I'm calling YOU out in front of your viewers for mispronouncing things. If you are going to make a video at least act like you've been there!
Haha my wife and I talk about this "issue" all the time 😂 When she tries to pronounce some English words she can be off. But We would never put each other down for trying. And as my Filipino friends say," hey at least you try, we respect that cuz some foreigners won't even try to learn" Dunno why u would say it's not even close. That's a stretch. It just ain't perfect.
Those are the folks that are pampered and never lived a hard life in the U.S.. They made more money, had a nicer house, and always lived with amenities. Let's say they were used to being more materialistic. Some of us are not like that. That didn't need another new $50G 4x4 pickup/sports car or $10G dirt bike or quarter of a million dollar house. Not going to buy a leather couch or wear gold chains, buy a $1,000 cell phone or laptop, or wear $300 basket ball shoes. Even when I have money I won't waste it on material things.
Facts for sure , I've been living in Lapu Lapu for a year in a 3 br 2 Cr house with 24/7 security guards for 10 k a month that's well.under $200 . American
@garyzeinert7126 sure have. I advertised this place for the landlord and then decided to rent it myself. The video is there. Also in the $500 budget video I walk through the apartment. Yep
That's awesome Robert! Really good price for what you're getting , That serious confirmation from another source other than me. Thanks for letting others know what you've found bro
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I think u telling truth cause i heard others say bout same as you but u put it were u state facts thanks for video it a good one u convinced me to go
Wow Kenneth! That's fantastic to hear! I always say "I hope at least one person will get something outta it.." so it's a real pleasure to hear that watching this has motivated you . Thanks for letting me know 💜
As far as buying meat, pork and fish at a wet market I just cannot deal with all the flies.
Ya I don't buy meat at wet markets for the same reason. But I do buy fish. I just give it a vinegar bath and descale it.
I lived there last year for 5 months and was getting by easy on 1K a month ,,, hotel with AC and cold shower was $210 a month and motorcycle was $100 a month ,,, so that left me with "DOUBLE" what a average Philippino family makes.... I could have spent 3 or 4 times that ,, but was vary happy at about 1k
Nice! Very savvy and resourceful bro. I'm glad you dropped a comment to affirm my assertions. Helps ppl think it's also possible for them. That's a great deal on hotel for a month man! 👍
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Super true
My Filipina wife's family is across from Ozamiz and 1k a month is living large
Thats great price. Where do you find hotels room with aircon for 7 usd a night?
Nice! Yes especially in that area where things are even MORE affordable than where I'm at. Can stretch out that dough EVEN FURTHER for real
What hotel did u live with AC for $210 a month? It must be one of those small cheap hotel rooms, i have lived in IT park and before cebu business park. I rent a newer condo in IT park for 20k a month, AC full time is 3600 pesos, the main worries is if u have money saved for medical emergencies, or have a few credit cards with big limits. I have seen so many expats with little money saved, then they have a medical emergency.
Ive been thinking about this for a while now. I think that the same individuals who "claim" that you cannot survive on less than $2500-$3000 per month in the Philippines could not survive on what i'm living on in the USA which is far less than the $2500-$3000.
You are 100% correct. For any nation in the world just look at what the average worker's salary is and then do your own thinking. If you can't live a decent, safe, healthy life the PI for let's say $1200 USD per month there is something really wrong with you.
I also do but car and house are paid off in the USA 😊
@@stevesilver7437 That's right pal!
Exactly Steve. It's crazy to think/know they'd struggle with that amount
@@philippinesxtremes Because they are gluttons or have too many girlfriends and they fail to mention that.
The first thing every expat needs to evaluate honestly is how much is their monthly net income because that will set the tone for how they need to navigate their accommodation options, shopping, and entertainment. Those with modest means will have to adapt accordingly while those with $4k+/mo. can replicate or even upgrade from their life in the west.
Yes Juan..it's a broad spectrum. There's a fit for most any income. But the lower you get on that sliding scale you also need other ingredients such as adaptability and more.
I would never make it on my budget if my attitude was less "evolved"
Great points, Ben. The Philippines has a lifestyle for every budget. 👍
Thanks bro. Most definitely the Philippines does. I'm just hoping to encourage the guys who might have been swayed by the high sticker prices that seem to be dominating the info exchange.
Some of them have actually put the entire notion of moving here on the back burner because of it. That's a shame. Especially when knowing that this country is a viable escape route from the western traps
The same thing happened to me in Hawaii. I lived in the popular area, and struggling. Once I lived there for awhile and was considered a local, my expenses dropped by two thirds. At the time, I was paying $750 a month, a local guy said he had a room in his house for $275 a month, and he told me where all of the locals shopped, and all I had to do was shoe my Hawaii driver's license. Crazy. I literally lived one mile away from the tourist area where I payed $750.
Perfect example Billy. And definitely applicable to the Philippines. Appreciate you taking the time. Your input is another analogy ppl can look to. 👍
I CONCUR With YOU,10,000% !!!!! I'VE LIVED in 4 COUNTRIES And Have TRAVEL to 13 Countries !!! I Have LEARN REPEATEDLY to STAY AWAY From where the FLOW ( Tourist ) Goes :O)) LIVING Like the LOCALS Is the ONLY Way to GO !!!
That's awesome brother. And oh so true. More authentic and organic experience all the way around for sure
Couldn't agree more with it. It park, for example, is higher rent, no wet market nearby, higher transportation costs from no jeepney or trikes, a lot of temptation in the restaurants that are everywhere. Get out of areas like that, and your budget will go way farther.
It's a no brainier when u put it like that Jason. Thanks for the comment bro
Well said and truthful, I was fortunate to travel alot growing up and my mother taught me to love 'STREET FOOD'.
"Watch where the locals eat and you'll have a delicious and affordable cultural experience" she said.
Awesome. And your mom knew what time it is. Very cool
Great video mate I totally agree with you. I have seen plenty of nice basic apartments and town houses go for as little as 3.5 k a month with tiled floors and a western bathroom in a guarded subdivision el i even got a two bedroom place offered to me in San Pablo or 2.7k it just needed a couple of a bit of a paint job and a patch in the ceiling. The only thing i would disagree with u is meat in the wet market it does not seem to be much different in price to Save more but the veggies are a lot cheaper. In general if u buy Filipino brands they are usually half the price so my thought is live in a smaller city like Ormoc or Baybay and get a maid to do your favourite western dishes from scratch with local produce. Oh and lastly eating out in a province town like Dipolog is way cheaper like 150 to 200 pesos plus there are the popup burger chains personally I love minute burger but i had burger hub in Dipolog and they were good too
For real! Nice prices you found bro!
We were in dipolog 5 weeks ago actually. Stayed a week there and 3 days in dapitan. Awesome area..and way cheaper
Maayong buntag kuya.
musta na?
You are 100% correct. They are living in their own bubble and life outside of that is something totally alien to them
I will name one in particular. Mike's philippine retirement. Although he's probably not a bad guy and he tells it like HE sees it....... he's living in 2 boxes with a tunnel between them. Duma and cebu.
Outside of that he doesn't know what goes on. He thinks because we live in the province we are climbing trees for food and living in a nipa hut with brownout every hour.
Couldn't be further from the truth.
Our house here cost 12k usd completed and it would put most expat rentals to shame including where he's living.
We can reach a hospital in 12 minutes by car.
We have everything we need around us and live a fantastic life on less than 800/month.
I think expats coming here to live like us, first need to ask themselves if they are able to do this because if not........ your gonna need more money
It's about mindset, expectations and flexibility, most expats going to the Philippines look for a lifestyle similar to that they were hoping to have or expecting to have in their own country. But if you are able to lower expectations and adapt your mindset you'd be able to understand you could've made the change probably years earlier and at a much lower cost of living. It takes a bit of creative thinking to understand this and I'd say that what those clowns in Dramagetme are representing is some form of unnecessary replacement of The American Dream of cannibalistic consumerism, spreading an infection of price rises because of the over representation of Westerners consumerism introduction....imho😊
Mikes budget keeps climbing also 😮 Just facts he was a renter in USA and will always be a renter 😮😅
@gerbourke1952 and he became, willingly I might add, the girlfriend families ATM which probably stands for American Transactional Muppet , lol
I've never watched him. Sounds like a lotta guys on the TH-cam though.
It does seem like he has his head in the sand in regards to province life. Hopefully he will get out more and see first hand what it's really like.
I love how you're rocking the Philippines man. Truly good example for others to point to
@@eurotrash2915 you are right about the mindset. If you want to take your American lifestyle with you and spend your day tramping around from coffee shop to coffee shop then its going to cost you.
There is definitely a lot more to life.
His monthly budget is increasing. I have noticed that. Even with the high exchange rate now he can't seem to keep a lid on it.
If the exchange rate falls back down to 45 piso he won't get away with $2000
He thinks it's the normal to support his wife's family but it's actually not. I don't support her family. They have their own money. They have never asked me for anything.
Yet if I say that then I don't know what I'm talking about
Thanks for this very informative video, I'm coming back to the Philippines again this December/January and looking at places i can eventually retire to. Greetings from the UK
Greetings Brian! Enjoy your exploratory trip. Just keep an open mind and your roll, slow.. 👍
Another great and valuable info/tips video!
Standards, and the rules that you set for yourself and follow in your life; habits, behaviors and things you want, will determine your ability to adapt to live in your new live-in country a comfortable, decent, and happy life, without compromising on what's important to you...
Watched from start to finish... Full support as always & Best of luck/Ned 👍👏👍
Adaptability is paramount when foreigners come here due to the contrasting ways. Thanks Ned! You Rock!
@@philippinesxtremes 🤝
Hey, did you have flooding this past week in Cordova ?
I didn't notice any..I was out and about making those videos, rode all the way to municipality for that hotel vid early in the week too. Seemed fine. I know the back areas around any Baranggay that are less developed always succumb to a bit that though
IMHO everything hinges on location and what you want your retirement years to look like. Once you have your home, property, truck and motor paid for it becomes a fairly inexpensive place to live. Having your visa sorted (SRRV) or 13a helps as well. The good thing is you can live here on most any budget. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the journey.
" SRRV " Visa Is a HUGE HELP And Saves YA , an EXTREME AMOUNT Of TIME - HEADACH & $$$ !!!!!!
Yes indeed Kano! I'm working towards 13a myself. Appreciate the input bro 🙏
@sgtusa90 for real, it's a win win all around man.agreed
I only get $1017 month. I also take a blood thinner Eliquis which if I get from outside the US is about $100 month. I am good with having little money so i think i could make it. I think a good option for me is splitting the bills in a 2 bedroom apartment to be able to afford a nicer place with a gym etc...
Ya you can do it Bob 💪
I am on Eliquis too (damn Covid). I am on 2.5mg twice a day. How much would they cost in Philippines?
@@78swats im on 5 mg twice per day. I think i can get it over there or shipped from canada for about $90 month. Which is still signifigent from my small check.
@@Bobster0007 so nearly $100 a month on Eliquis alone, wow not cheap.
@@78swats yea thats like 10% of my monthly check. lol
That was very helpful and encouraging
Thanks Mike! Hopefully it helps you to come check out this awesome country!
100% agree. That's why i did videos like this "they don't want you here" and the $500-1k budget videos. Yes some people will want $1.5k+ to live comfortably but many of us can do it for less, especially if single, or where we live and what we eat.
That's what's up bro. Keep on rockin in the free world My Man
It all depends on your lifestyle. Mine is very simple, so I need little money when being there. Most of all, nothing for housing, because my wife doesn't ask me to pay rent.
NICE 👍
Saved a ton with no rental payments. That's awesome
Philippines Xtremes this a great video you have come out with i agree with that you have said in this video. i would be on some ones live stream they start talking that you need at lest 2kusd a month to live in the philippines. then i tell them thats all B.S..then i tell them that not ture becouse i am living in a lot higherr cost of living here in the usa and i get by jsut fine on $1100 am month for the last 4 years then that would start to argue with me and saying thing in philippines cost more to buy what B.S. is coming out of your month you are trying to say cost of living in philippines is higher then in the usa what a joke that is. with you tho you are proving my point that you truly do not need lot of money to live in the philippines at alll like all those other expats that are living in there inclosed bubles they live in.
Ya Man, they just don't know. I experience the same reaction here (as you can see)
U know what they say..lead a horse to water but you can't make em drink
Very good topic to blog about. It’s like in the USA why go to vacation in Hawaii just go to Jamaica 3 times for the price of going to Hawaii 😮 Now I am going to Mindanao for vacation for three weeks instead of Jamaica for the tenth time 😊
Exactly man. I used to tell ppl to go to Guam instead of Hawaii for that same reason. But now Guam has blown up price wise due to all the military guys buying and renting there.
Same Will inevitably happen here, but it'll take a few decades
Hey man, great content! You hit a lot of nails on the head, and I'm sure many find it puzzling to see videos and commenters telling you it costs a min of $2-3K to live in the Philippines. These folks, mostly retired boomers/military, say that you can barely exist or survive on less than that. They are often condescending and write like they are superior to others saying that their 'lifestyles' are like that of the West or implying they 'live like kings.' Please don't listen to these bloviating blowhards. If you dig deeper, you'll find they are paying for an 'expensive' younger lady, her kids and/or her extended family, or they brag about how much they travel and eat out, aka holiday mode (which I personally tend to find tiring). Our family of 3 (my partner and 1 child of our own) is quite comfortable on a basic budget of $1K, living in Naga, Cebu. Now, we do kick in for extras, from time to time, or upgrades on our home (3bdrm 2 bath townhouse). However, please don't sell all and migrate here without planning carefully. In particular you need to take care to set up your banking and source of income, of which you need to have more than one way to get money. I use a VPN and do not have a local bank account. It's likewise advisable to have two dedicated US Phone lines (Magicjack and Google Voice), as well as a virtual US mailbox. Also, you'll benefit greatly by having some startup cash for appliances and whatnot. Most of us will need a helper/partner/trusted friend to get settled here, and avoid the foreigner tax. Try it for 6 months FIRST, before making your final decision, and do not commit to a lifetime partner before living with her for at least that long. The Philippines is not for everyone, and not always a bed of roses. Many thanks to this channel for making this much needed video.
Thanks bro 👍. Appreciate it!
And great advice you gave in your comment too
I pay about 1100 peso electric, 300 peso water, I think a bottle of gas for cooking is 1100 peso and it lasts me 3 months. 2 adults, 1 child 15, 1 child of 5. When I had fridge and freezer plugged in electric was 2500 peso per month. To let you know. steven
Nice Steven. I'm at about 1400 peso electric (with fridge, but fan is basically 24/7) our gas tank is also like 1100 and it lasts us around 4 months or so. That's wife , 7 month old and me. So kinda similar
like always great info my friend!!!
Thanks Jan 🙏
You make a good point, you can negotiate the price down most of the time. I agree most foreigners don't know that or are two uncomfortable to do it and Filipinos expect and in some circumstance's wont have respect for you if you don't even try which can lead to problems down the line/. Thanks for the video,
Most definitely. It's not going to offend if you ask...worst they can say is no. And you're right, can Garner more respect for you too
More videos like this please 💪
I'll try ivanov! Appreciate the input bro
Good video , we are living good life on 1300USD in Davao City , we have our own house and boarding house with store in a average to lower average income area , most of our income from boarding house and bakery store . It safe , we visit once or twice a month resort at beach eat good food most from the market , some groceries we buy at the mall.
Have an income. If you have a Filipina partner, buy property since that obviates the need to pay rent and also increases in value Live within your means. Our family income exceeds or outgoings without our having to watch the pennies.. Our kids are receiving a decent education. If you want to live on a low budget, it's up to you. I personally prefer to live a comfortable life.
My life is more comfortable here on a budget of minimalist style than when I filed tax at 100k.
I dig it here and wouldn't change nuthin'
My life is more comfortable here on a budget of minimalist style than when I filed tax at 100k.
I dig it here and wouldn't change nuthin'
I heard that old cliché growing up. But I heard it as "There is more than one way to skin a cat. And they don't all require a knife"
Haha. That's an awesome added ingredient to the saying
It's the same thing in Thailand. It's all based on how you want to live and where you want to live. I prefer Thailand vs the Philippines. I find it a bit cheaper for my lifestyle and no power, water or internet outages. (Well hardly ever 😅) I prefer philipina women tho, and more people speak English there. But there's more to life than just women 😮
More to life than women?? 😜
Just joking ya bro. Lotta guys do prefer Thailand over Philippines . Bit more modern in things from what I've heard. Plus Thai food is amazing of course hehe
Too each their own. If you want to live like a native on a lower budget, go for it. If you want a western lifestyle with all the creature comforts, go for it. Your money, your choice. I live in an older subdivision that is showing it age, but I am surrounded by salt of the earth working Joe's and retirees. I based my decision through help from my Filipina family, not vloggers. The fun thing about my subdivision: NO EXPATS. That was my deciding factor. I prefer to shop at the mall supermarkets, thanks to a 3 day bout of " Delhi Belly" brought on by some dubious pork bought at our local wet market. Once bitten twice shy. Bottom line: come here with the budget you have, make the best of it. You are not going to live a champagne lifestyle on a beer budget. Rich, middle, or relatively " poor", as long as you live within your means, you can have the lifestyle you like. Too each their own.
I agree wholeheartedly bro. In this one I'm just really targeting the fella who thinks he couldn't make it here on less
@@philippinesxtremes LOL, i was that dude until you convinced me otherwise.
Exactly. I've heard many expat s say that they heard you can "live like a king" hete for $1000 A month. Sorry, no. Could you survive? Yes. But you wouldn't be living in luxury. You can live better here for the same money than you could live in the US ... But not THAT much better.
@markjohansen6048 agreed $1k is not garnering anyone a royal life. But that's double what I got and I feel like my life is VASTLY improved over life in western Washington state.
In Washington, could I eat fish, clams, shrimp, Crab etc whenever I felt the urge? Or make fresh mango, papaya, exotic fruit shakes whenever I wanted? Was the beach a stone's throw away from my house and the water was warm and crystal clear with a white sandy beach?
Heavens no.
And were the people there in Washington nearly as kind?
Road raging nutsos with hair triggers for anger and drug addicts on every corner and people breaking into my car once (sometimes more) per month...
Being far removed from that is worth it's weight in GOLD. Life is good. Happiness is worth even more.
Philippines is a GOOD trade over all of that nonsense my brother
Why can't we live a champagne lifestyle on a champagne budget?
A few of us DID save funds $$$ for our retirement.
Nice video 😊
Thanks much 🙏
Enjoying Davao. The wife does the haggling.
Awesome juris! Enjoy! 🙏
SSI an SSDI still starts at about $800, so people are living on $800 a month in the US. They have roommates an cook at home, but they do it. I always laugh at videos saying you need more than that in countries with a much lower cost of living. What they really mean is they can't because they are addicted to spending money. Eating out constantly and/or in the bar every night. Wanting more House than they need. Needing to be in a popular location.
You see the same mindset in the US to. People crying about houses all being $500k or more. I point them to houses well under $100k. They always respond with "I don't want to live there." They don't seem to understand that their wallet doesn't get fatter just because you want to live in a city.
Spot on my bro. It's the want vs need conundrum.
The wants are gunna cost ya cuz they aren't the standard. But if u just stick to "need" and rise above that consumer addiction, it's gunna be a lot easier on the wallet
Why would rich Phillipinos rent??
Well "rich" is subjective. Maybe they have a good job by the country's standards but havent built up their liquidity yet?
It's all conjecture really. I don't think a truly "rich" Pinoy fam would rent in the subdivisions I referred to but the "better off than most" certainly do
If you’re such a deal hunter, offer a service to locate cheap apartments for foreigners. Charge a finders fee.
Probably wouldn't be viable. But I dig the way you think.
@@philippinesxtremes think big. Bring the camera with you and vlog it
I got champagne wishes and caviar dream like most diluted sucker's. But I'm not delusional enough to think I'll ever achieve any of that noise. I just keep on keeping on. Doing me and seeing what the cows bring home
To live a normal life in Philippines you need at least minimum of 50k pesos a month.
9000 monthly for electricity bill (only).
Then for water. And you had to add your daily commodity multiply by 30 days.
Philippines is one of the poorest country in East Asia, while the cost of living is high.
Nah, that's your opinion. Definitely not fact. 9k electric? That's super high. You must be running Aircon 24/7?
I pay average 1400 electric. And I only withdrawal 27k each month. ($500)
My electric consistently run over 12k per month
@@MrArcher181 Yes mine sometimes it reach 11k. This dude saying his bill only 1,400 pesos per month probably has jumper connection on his house.
Jumper cables he says. It's 15 per per kilo watt. I burn less than 100 each month. Same usage at multiple places I've rented here. I ain't making it up..and there are other comments on this post that also have similar bills. Do we all lie or have jumper cables? Or could it actually be that you are projecting your limited perspective on others out of ignorance? Just as the video speaks of? Ya, I think it could be exactly that. Evolve dude. Your way ain't THE only way.
I guess say 2k a month base and another 1 k for emergency insurance or healthcare .
Stay away from bars and womanizing and you should be good.
I mean 3k a month is a an adequate amount in most medium sized cities in the west. Why would a guy "need" that much coming to the SE Asian side of the world. There's less need in that budget and a lot of wants I'd guess. Which is TOTALLY FINE. everyone should do what makes them the happiest of course
High end condominiums in Cebu are more than 90% owned by local filipinos and same with who actually lives there. I will name some to you right now - taft east gate and mandani bay suites. I've lived in both and i see very very little foreigners who live there.
There are a few condos where they cater to foreigners in IT park and i would never live there and neither would a local upper middle class Filipino.
I don't get the myth that is perpetuated that everyone or even most who live in condos are foreigners, because this is certainly not true.
Who said condos are mostly populated by foreigner? I don't get that myth either. Especially since this is the very first time I've heard of it
I said foreigner gravitate to them and subdivisions.
And they do.
@@philippinesxtremes A lot of YTers. "condos that are priced for foreigners" most foreigners who live in the philippines are living on a pension around 2k, which is just middle class by the philippines economic board's definition.
These are not foreigner prices, these are just prices and Filipinos can afford them.
@wanderingdoc5075 oh come on man that's a broad brush you're painting with. 2k is considered UPPER middle in which encapsulates a mere 4.9%of the population and the range of UPPER is 63-109k
Don't misquote me either I said cater to foreigner and more WELL TO DO Filipino.
They're not "just prices and Filipino can afford them" unless you're talking about the measly 4.9% of them. Which means 95.1 percent of the country probably couldn't.
Not to mention the scale of middle class is outrageous. 18k is the low end of middle? That's whack.
@@philippinesxtremes if only 5% of filipinos can afford these condos why are more than 80% of them bought by filipinos?
The most premier ultra luxury condo in cebu is the aruga resort and residences. 82% FILIPINO OWNED. 18% owned by foreigners such as us canada europe korea etc.
1 BR ocean view 69 Sq.m. start at 29M. 100% of the villas are owned by Filipinos (I confirmed both with their lead of sales and have been on site four times).
I thought only 5% of filipinos can afford to there? The reality is that most foreigners who are living in the philippines are middle class and people make them out to be rich.
Both you and i agree that the mid to high end condos are mostly occupied by filipinos. So exactly how are they catering to foreigners and gouging them with "foreigner prices" because filipinos are the ones who are purchasing there and living there by and large.
@@philippinesxtremes The reality is you're perpetuating the myth that many Filipinas and TH-camrs believe that the average foreigner who lives in the Philippines is rich. The reality is that couldn't be further from the truth. A $1500 to $2500 combined pension or budget is what the majority of foreigners who live here are working with and that is squarely middle class.
The two condos that are always pushed to foreigners is the Ávida towers and Solinea. Those condos have 500 plus units per building and are very much rundown and mid end. They allow short-term airbnb rentals which makes the place a zoo.
A filipino from a well to do family wouldn't be caught buying or living there.
Some filipinas are milking old foreigners dry because they assume they are rich when in fact they are far, far from it. The facts I just outlined show otherwise.
We live in our own paid for house (new construction), paid for land, off grid solar, well and septic. We do grow a bit of our own food. Our budget includes public transportation, food, and my visa. Sometimes something for the house.
You got it going on Ralph! That's a true success story bro 👏
he has never been to Mexico
My butt
Boy you sound like a one string banjo . But you should be careful what you write because I can see a lot of people moving to the Philippines and being very disappointed and even in financial distress because of falsities you wrote and they believed. Some of those guys may be looking for you !
I would like to apologize to anyone I have not offended yet. Please be patient. I will get to you shortly.
to live, not survive. Its all about your comfort level. Do you want a western/Filipino stye life? A toilet that flushes with a bidet? AC? safe place to live. Car, scooter. trips once a month? medical insurance? there is no free medical here. pay or die! have a good chunk of money in the bank before you come! If you roll the dice and come with low income and little savings? It's not up to others to bail you out! That why people that live here say 2k and up. There are plenty of poor people here. do think the PI needs more? $1500 min 2K better or more. yeah i also don't buy meat at market. its unrefrigerated and will get you sooner or later.
Have your emergency nest egg. All the rest of that is subjective.
Can do without that extra monthly if u want to.
I also buy my chicken and (occasional pork) at a butcher shop that's also refrigerated). I'd never buy it in the mercado. Although I didn't mention that in this video..I've mentioned it many times in others. But the butcher shop is 160-180 a kilo for whole fryers.
Ain't buying meat that's got flies landing on it all day..no way no how.
@@philippinesxtremes You should tell people from the west, you are going to get sick. sooner or later. fringing amoeba. I think what you are missing is westerners that live in the PI don't want to see foreigners down and out begging for money. Your poor planning is not my problem
They're grown ass men, I don't need to do their thinking for them. Last I checked everyone's clock runs out. Ain't getting outta life alive dude.
That's pretty standard for the human model, near as I can figure.
Didn't ever say you don't need to pay for yourself when the crap hits the fan. Just told dudes what they can pay each month if they wanna.
@@philippinesxtremes common sense ain't that common anymore.
Ain't that the truth my man!
Nice positive video Man
I 100 percent agree
Make it what you will
Its not all doom and gloo
And under 2500usd you won't be happy in the pi
Im looking forward to retirement there
I like Mindinao
Thanks Jeff! Mindanao definitely has some awesome areas to live. And a major perk is most foods are significantly cheaper than the bigger cities in other islands.
@@philippinesxtremes Been going there for 15 years, wife is from there. Love the small town, and mountain province, and 15-20 minutes to a mall or coffee shop is a bonus.
There's way more to love than hate about the pi
Too many YT warrior s dissing the country z they should go be miserable somewhere else.
Thanks again for your videos and response!!
I'm in Makati doing the condo 2 bd 2 ba thing so my total monthly expenses are $2000 per month, no brownouts, and good hospitals, malls, and casinos plus clubs and bars, it all works for me.
That's what's up Cornell! All I care about is that we find a better way than where we're from and it sounds like you're enjoying yourself to the max!
There s another big reason: my idea of "living comfortabkt" and yours may be very different. One person thinks his life is great if he get s to beat almost ever day. Another whines about how poor he is because he can only afford one private jet. If you're satisfied to beat rice and fish every meal and live in a studio apartment with no ac, sure, your expenses will be much less than someone who wants to live in a big house and have steak dinners, etc. Is it POSSIBLE to live on P20,000 s month? Sure -- millions of Filipinos do it. Would I or most Americans want to live that way? No.
To each their own mike. Just tryna show some dudes in the west how to escape the mindf*uck.
Ain't no sense in perpetuating that nonsense if ya don't gotta
Most Americans are brainwashed victims of a invisible (to them) mind virus. I intend to try to rattle that matrix 👍
he lives like a squatter
You cray
Manila is a tourist trap?..lol
Maybe some enjoy the best of both worlds..
Yes, it definitely is FOR SOME. Obviously not for those that don't care and want it. This is to educate the guys who don't know better and have less money.
there are no tourists where u live because its a slum
Silent bill should adhere to his moniker 👍
I was starting to listen to you until you pronounced Lapu-Lapu City completely wrong. How is anyone supposed to listen to you when you don't know what you are talking about? Anyone can read a map like you Mr Resourceful.
Tomatoes tomahhhtoes. Who cares
@@philippinesxtremes People ready to make a huge move might care. They need advice they can trust not someone reading a map telling them bedtime stories.
That's dumb. Peruse through my catalog of videos in this area. Ain't no storybook dissemination. This is slippers on the ground stuff sucka
@@philippinesxtremes Don't call me a sucka I'm calling YOU out in front of your viewers for mispronouncing things. If you are going to make a video at least act like you've been there!
Stand your ground bro! You gotta expose me before I manipulate the population into coming here on false pretenses! I dig your cause!
budget advice from a guy who was homeless in the U.S. is priceless
Silent bill would be best off remaining silent with that lame ass diatribe
Bro please learn the correct pronunciation of the words and language. It makes you sound silly when you don't speak even close to being correct 😊
Haha my wife and I talk about this "issue" all the time 😂
When she tries to pronounce some English words she can be off. But
We would never put each other down for trying.
And as my Filipino friends say," hey at least you try, we respect that cuz some foreigners won't even try to learn"
Dunno why u would say it's not even close. That's a stretch. It just ain't perfect.
Those are the folks that are pampered and never lived a hard life in the U.S.. They made more money, had a nicer house, and always lived with amenities. Let's say they were used to being more materialistic.
Some of us are not like that. That didn't need another new $50G 4x4 pickup/sports car or $10G dirt bike or quarter of a million dollar house. Not going to buy a leather couch or wear gold chains, buy a $1,000 cell phone or laptop, or wear $300 basket ball shoes. Even when I have money I won't waste it on material things.
You're right on the mark Robby. 💪🏽
@@philippinesxtremes Thank you Sir, not all are the same. Not all are the equal as the prominent TH-camrs.
Well hopefully I can become more prominent and be an alternative voice 😂
Facts for sure , I've been living in Lapu Lapu for a year in a 3 br 2 Cr house with 24/7 security guards for 10 k a month that's well.under $200 . American
Are you serious??? Have you made a video showing your house?
@garyzeinert7126 sure have.
I advertised this place for the landlord and then decided to rent it myself. The video is there. Also in the $500 budget video I walk through the apartment. Yep
@@philippinesxtremes I’m going to have to check out that video. Thank you!!
@garyzeinert7126 th-cam.com/video/sJNnMYS9tbs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UNZplTEPfSYVVQMR here's the video of the apartment for you if you want to check it out
That's awesome Robert! Really good price for what you're getting , That serious confirmation from another source other than me. Thanks for letting others know what you've found bro