Living in my country the Philippines is a matter of living in humility in the most modest ways you can. Foreign currency will go a long way, but modest living will bring you an extra miles to sustain life as we Filipinos saying “ tighten your belt “ or “learn to contour your body to fit the size of your blanket “. It’s advisable to invest or start even a small business so there will be an income, not just all be spending where your resources will only lead you in vain.
3:47 Plan your travels carefully. If you’re retired, no need to go during rush hour. Consider taking the train which would mean staying at a place where trains are within walking distance.
Life in the Philippines is hard, but here is happy, simple, and good climate, but be wise to spend your money, be wise for what life style you want. In short be hard working and enjoy your money nice and wisely. No perfect country in this world, its defend how deal the lifestyle you choose. But Philippines is in the stage of growing economy and more fun here and kind people ❤.
This is definitely one of the best informational videos I've seen. One thing you failed to mention, though, is that sometimes the price you pay for the local quisine can be more than money if your digestive system isn't used to it.
Support Local produce, cheaper & much fresh. Think economical & practical and youll be fine in The Philippines. Mabuhay‼️ Its more Fun & Love in The Philippines 🇵🇭‼️
Sir here in cebu philippines my laboratiry in expensive hospital i spent 4th or 5th you can live here with 5th pesos a mo or less if you stay an apartment many option cheap and good.or you stay in mandaue city many choices .and i know they are clean.and we have cheap fares many beaches hospitable people they kno english even children you can make friends here.for me its good place her in cebu or mandaue city you can enjoy foods lechon many things here very cheap restaurant and good quality.many choices not like manila beaches far foods not like ours .cebuano is a good cook.but if you have plenty of money if you stay in cebu you can visit manila by plane. .in cebu or bisayas more beaches more food more malls sm city and ayala mally every city here have malls like gaizano very cheap Sm city is Good ayala is good it park more food sugbo market you can enjoy food more choices visit here and enjoy
Agree to prepare a budget is crucial. Manage your funds. If you wish to limit it to $500-1,500 and still manage to save. You still will enjoy your lifestyle 👍
yup, the trick is if u live like the locals then u can save tons of money. But if u live like a king then u will go broke in no time. Philippines is still way cheaper compared to other countries for sure. I can guarantee that.
Simply use your common sense and, plan ahead😎 Been here for 2 years now, renting a house in Guadelupe, Cebu City 6k/month, private, water 800, electricity 1200 - 1500, Internet (up to 100 Mb, general 30Mb ) Like said in the video, if you live expensive or excessive you will feel it. Common sense folks😁
If you move to remote Municipality and create your own home is cheaper cost of living because you can travel from there to the City and back to your home like I'm at Camp Jenil Serenity Homestay Rizal Palawan Philippines and visit the City and back home.
Word of Advice: " Live as the Locals do!" YOU WILL BE GIVING YOUR WALLET ITS OWN FEEL OF PARADISE!" IF YOU WANT TO SPLURGE, THERE'S BGC & MAKATI LIFESTYLE for you...But for a truly Affordable Tropical Living,.. live in some Provincial Cities like Dumaguete City, Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo,Cagayan de Oro & Davao City! City Wifi is Fast and lots of Fresh Local Produce!❤❤❤
None of the cities you listed are what i would call provincinal cities. THey are total overrun by price ruining foreigners especially from the USA. I hope so much a crash at the stock market like 2008 when all the arrogant US americans had to leave Thailand because they lost their assets.
I grew up in the Philippines and worked in the USA for most of my adult life. Between my SSS, pension and VA benefits. I can clear over $10k/ month. I also owned several real estate assets both in the USA and Philippines (thru inheritance) valued over a million dollar. I also own liquid assets in the form of my IRA. Despite all of it. I'm still apprehensive in returning to the Philippines, I don't mind visiting. The number one reason is healthcare. its expensive in the Philippines and not as efficient. My plan in the USA wouldn't work in the Philippines. As you grew older Healthcare is the number one concern.
That's how it is because you can not find those product here and no one produce that kind of product, tendency for it to become expensive. Same with Philippine products abroad, philippine products are pricey, actually it is three time more.
I think Philippines 🇵🇭 it is inexpensive to live but if you are living lavishly of course you will be dry out with money. Spent your money wisely.. Go live in the villages much cheaper. Good luck and live wisely. Be blessed.
As an older foreigner i would never live in a village or province, horrible healthcare in case u get sick, limited fresh foods , especially meats, cheese, and western foods u can buy in the city, medications, you are not sure if u are getting the real medications or fake, if u have a heart attack or really sick u could die, because no ambulance service , mosquitos, barking dogs, roosters,,,karokee,,,,,I lived in cebu city for 7 years, have been visiting 30 years with my filipino friends,,,,
Missing American food, there's a big American store in Subic Bay but they only take dollars for payments. You can also ask your families and friend send you packages from USA by balikbayan boxes.
We asean we don't surprise about the imported products prices it's really the reality... All you mention true 😄 anyway it's up on how to handle it. That is life anyway 😆😆 great video
Hi sir if you want to save your penny in Philippines live simple you are right you can rent an apartment instead of staying in hotel or condos buy your food in wet market (palengke) and not in a classy supermarket or rather eat in a carinderia (turo turo, cooked viand and rice) there are a lot with yummy taste and try to ride in jeepney or bus or better in LRT or MRT much faster than Jeepney or bus good luck be safe God bless you🙏🏻💖🤗
That is why a lot of filipinos are not really going to malls and other spending places because of the living status here in the philippines , we have the classifications of living , those with high end , middle class , and the least of the class depending on the wages for filipinos
If you come here the problems that were pointed out are easily fixed with money. When I pick up the cheese I buy it and three more. I own two vehicles and two parking spaces (yes you can buy a parking space). Bottom line if you have a small amount of money to live on - live like a Filipino. Want live like you did in the West -easy, just have money and plenty of it. Overall you can maintain your lifestyle for about 1/2 of the cost in the U.S.- if your budget was $9,000/month in the U.S. figure $4,500/ month here. Single guy $2,500/ month- married with two children $4,500/ month (my situation and that amount takes in the fact that my oldest and myself don’t eat Filipino food and both girls go to an exclusive private school. Other than that, the people are very nice for the most part and the weather is nice.
If you bring your Western Values to Philippines 🇵🇭 and try living up to those expectations then dont even bother getting on a Plane ..... When in Rome !!!!
Nothing wrong with owning your own car in Philippines. Insurance is cheap registration is cheap car maintenance is cheap and fuel is cheap well cheaper that uk 😩 parking in the city isn’t a problem at all there are many shopping malls to park only 50p or 60 cent. When I go back home to Philippines I drive everywhere to the north and south love doing road trips stoping in all the provinces. I live in the city so I’m used to the traffic 👌
Live like d locals. .Duuh. Eat where we eat, shop in wet markets n dine in carinderias. Shop in Ukay Ukay .Even millionaires will never live in a resort for a year. This is called common sense.
Why would you move to the Philippines only to try to live like you are still in your home country? That’s a huge tourist moving to the Philippines trap. I struggle to spend $1000 a month in the Philippines for my life. It’s easy to save money when you live like the locals.
if you want to save money don't stay in Metro Manila the cost of living there is high,try to live in some nearby provinces like Laguna,Rizal or Cavite if not try Visayas and Mindanao
Bro. Your numbers are not right. Even in BGC Manila (the most expensive area in Philippines), a 1 bedroom on a fancy tower with all the amenities is less than $650 per month. Quality food (steaks, cheeses, etc.) are quite reasonable at membership stores similar to Costco.
I think he means rent plus utilities (Power/electricity, phone & internet, water, trash services). Running your air conditioning 24 hours a day is expensive. Maybe run it during the day and use fans/natural air with windows open at night.
Tbh 1000usd a month is enough to live comfortably provided you arent picky with brands when buying groceries, cooking at home and buying from local markets and not super markets. Avoid bgc, makati and metro manila in general since prices are often inflated.
Don't buy a car in the Philippines. That's right - Be prepared. Use common sense. There's no language barrier. Just use American classroom English. Locals looking at you is purely because you look different . There's no hate or hostility there. Enjoy your stay.
Yep, with the inflation in my third world country, living like a local as a local is too daunting for us esp with such high electricity rates that our government won't even address (and it will skyrocket when our government tries to copycat the so-called going green that is not really green if one does their research).
@@Rhandlezz lahat na ng Manila sakop ng Tondo? Mapanglait ka lang! Baka ikaw ang di pa nakatongtong ng Manila at isip mo Tondo ang kalakihang parti dyan! And excuse me an dami ko nang napuntahang bansa abroad Manila pa kaya eh Pinoy ako!
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Sound like tourist i never payed 400$ per mounth its crazy i did rent 3 floor 2 wc and 3 rooms 300$ private parking and gated. Do not be a tourist like this guy be a traveler.
If you are not 100% fit, do not move out of America. you lose your Medicare benefits, good medical care is hard to find, and even medical facilities are sparse outside the major cities. Make sure you will is up to date because you won't last long
You call this a "good information" ? Rent is much more affordable if you look for it ! I've seen many videos that put yours to shame with really valuable information. Nothing much new for me here. - - - Mike for example - went 2 years ago (!) and waited for those 2 years - BEFORE - making a video so he could speak with some 'authority' - unlike you ! th-cam.com/video/0C-JGudwCvU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pwJktsltd7rN5P8C th-cam.com/video/JOFsv_KcQUk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=f4-O5OkZ4C2o13Ho
Living in my country the Philippines is a matter of living in humility in the most modest ways you can. Foreign currency will go a long way, but modest living will bring you an extra miles to sustain life as we Filipinos saying “ tighten your belt “ or “learn to contour your body to fit the size of your blanket “. It’s advisable to invest or start even a small business so there will be an income, not just all be spending where your resources will only lead you in vain.
Very good advice. To be able to live within one's means in the Philippines, one should do as the locals.
Wow! This was comprehensive review of living there! Amazing .loved how you did mention the up and downs and what needs to be considered!!
3:47 Plan your travels carefully. If you’re retired, no need to go during rush hour. Consider taking the train which would mean staying at a place where trains are within walking distance.
Live wisely, bro! Good job!
I like how you narrate your story. I hope your vlogging career thrives. New sub here.
Thank you for choosing our country.
Appreciate you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
For sure this applies to all (country). Food is cheap unless you're picky and have allergies.😊
Learn to live in a simple life and be thankful for God's blessings is the key to a peaceful abd happier life. God bless you.
Life in the Philippines is hard, but here is happy, simple, and good climate, but be wise to spend your money, be wise for what life style you want. In short be hard working and enjoy your money nice and wisely. No perfect country in this world, its defend how deal the lifestyle you choose. But Philippines is in the stage of growing economy and more fun here and kind people ❤.
Thank u for choosing Philippines❤🎉 new subscriber here.
Thanks for subbing!
Other hidden costs..traveling with your favorite Filipina and having 6 family members with you at all times
Thanks for your nice, beautiful and good comments about our beloved country God Bless
Thanks for the balance portrayal of expat life in the Philippines.
You're welcome! It's important to see both sides of the coin.
So true, thanks for compiling it, seems overwhelming, me as a local. Thankful, I am not residing in a capital city.
This is definitely one of the best informational videos I've seen. One thing you failed to mention, though, is that sometimes the price you pay for the local quisine can be more than money if your digestive system isn't used to it.
Great advice and breaking down the cost of living.
Support Local produce, cheaper & much fresh. Think economical & practical and youll be fine in The Philippines. Mabuhay‼️ Its more Fun & Love in The Philippines 🇵🇭‼️
Facts. It’s just a matter of spending your money wisely that suits your needs and financial situation.
Sir here in cebu philippines my laboratiry in expensive hospital i spent 4th or 5th you can live here with 5th pesos a mo or less if you stay an apartment many option cheap and good.or you stay in mandaue city many choices .and i know they are clean.and we have cheap fares many beaches hospitable people they kno english even children you can make friends here.for me its good place her in cebu or mandaue city you can enjoy foods lechon many things here very cheap restaurant and good quality.many choices not like manila beaches far foods not like ours .cebuano is a good cook.but if you have plenty of money if you stay in cebu you can visit manila by plane. .in cebu or bisayas more beaches more food more malls sm city and ayala mally every city here have malls like gaizano very cheap
Sm city is Good ayala is good it park more food sugbo market you can enjoy food more choices visit here and enjoy
Agree to prepare a budget is crucial. Manage your funds. If you wish to limit it to $500-1,500 and still manage to save. You still will enjoy your lifestyle 👍
very informative. thanks
Wow thanks for visiting my conutry Philippines
Our pleasure!
Since ur there, visit also the La Vie , French rest located in highland too.
Thank you for the advise
Do your homework, keep an open minded. 🇵🇭💕💪
$1,000 apartment / condo is very nice in Philippines yet it’s hard to find $1,000 apartment in a major US city.
I live a simple lifestyle and do well here.
I AGREED.
yup, the trick is if u live like the locals then u can save tons of money. But if u live like a king then u will go broke in no time. Philippines is still way cheaper compared to other countries for sure. I can guarantee that.
You missed the famous Dinagyang in Iloilo...try to experience the Dinaguang fever. You might like it.
Simply use your common sense and, plan ahead😎
Been here for 2 years now, renting a house in Guadelupe, Cebu City 6k/month, private, water 800, electricity 1200 - 1500, Internet (up to 100 Mb, general 30Mb )
Like said in the video, if you live expensive or excessive you will feel it.
Common sense folks😁
You can make a lists of your expenses then review your wants and needs so that budgeting your money would be easy.
Hello watching from IloiloCity...you live here in our city you can rent a room only 100 dollars food àe very cheap iys a highly urbanised city now
If you move to remote Municipality and create your own home is cheaper cost of living because you can travel from there to the City and back to your home like I'm at Camp Jenil Serenity Homestay Rizal Palawan Philippines and visit the City and back home.
Word of Advice:
" Live as the Locals do!"
YOU WILL BE GIVING YOUR WALLET ITS OWN FEEL OF PARADISE!"
IF YOU WANT TO SPLURGE, THERE'S BGC & MAKATI LIFESTYLE for you...But for a truly Affordable Tropical Living,.. live in some Provincial Cities like Dumaguete City, Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo,Cagayan de Oro & Davao City!
City Wifi is Fast and lots of Fresh Local Produce!❤❤❤
None of the cities you listed are what i would call provincinal cities. THey are total overrun by price ruining foreigners especially from the USA. I hope so much a crash at the stock market like 2008 when all the arrogant US americans had to leave Thailand because they lost their assets.
If you move on to Philippines.
One key words is.
"Careful on spending your money from."
Freak around and findout!
Well said
I grew up in the Philippines and worked in the USA for most of my adult life. Between my SSS, pension and VA benefits. I can clear over $10k/ month. I also owned several real estate assets both in the USA and Philippines (thru inheritance) valued over a million dollar. I also own liquid assets in the form of my IRA. Despite all of it. I'm still apprehensive in returning to the Philippines, I don't mind visiting. The number one reason is healthcare. its expensive in the Philippines and not as efficient. My plan in the USA wouldn't work in the Philippines. As you grew older Healthcare is the number one concern.
Likewise in any other country.. local produce are affordable but imported goods are the opposite 😄
That's how it is because you can not find those product here and no one produce that kind of product, tendency for it to become expensive. Same with Philippine products abroad, philippine products are pricey, actually it is three time more.
I think Philippines 🇵🇭 it is inexpensive to live but if you are living lavishly of course you will be dry out with money.
Spent your money wisely..
Go live in the villages much cheaper. Good luck and live wisely.
Be blessed.
As an older foreigner i would never live in a village or province, horrible healthcare in case u get sick, limited fresh foods , especially meats, cheese, and western foods u can buy in the city, medications, you are not sure if u are getting the real medications or fake, if u have a heart attack or really sick u could die, because no ambulance service , mosquitos, barking dogs, roosters,,,karokee,,,,,I lived in cebu city for 7 years, have been visiting 30 years with my filipino friends,,,,
New subscribers here❤.
Missing American food, there's a big American store in Subic Bay but they only take dollars for payments. You can also ask your families and friend send you packages from USA by balikbayan boxes.
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We asean we don't surprise about the imported products prices it's really the reality... All you mention true 😄 anyway it's up on how to handle it. That is life anyway 😆😆 great video
Hi sir if you want to save your penny in Philippines live simple you are right you can rent an apartment instead of staying in hotel or condos buy your food in wet market (palengke) and not in a classy supermarket or rather eat in a carinderia (turo turo, cooked viand and rice) there are a lot with yummy taste and try to ride in jeepney or bus or better in LRT or MRT much faster than Jeepney or bus good luck be safe God bless you🙏🏻💖🤗
Gud luck.😆
Philippines is not as cheap as you think but if you know how to budget and be smart about it is actually responsible cost
Wow nice thanks ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😂
Glad you liked it!
great advice
That is why a lot of filipinos are not really going to malls and other spending places because of the living status here in the philippines , we have the classifications of living , those with high end , middle class , and the least of the class depending on the wages for filipinos
If you come here the problems that were pointed out are easily fixed with money. When I pick up the cheese I buy it and three more. I own two vehicles and two parking spaces (yes you can buy a parking space). Bottom line if you have a small amount of money to live on - live like a Filipino. Want live like you did in the West -easy, just have money and plenty of it. Overall you can maintain your lifestyle for about 1/2 of the cost in the U.S.- if your budget was $9,000/month in the U.S. figure $4,500/ month here. Single guy $2,500/ month- married with two children $4,500/ month (my situation and that amount takes in the fact that my oldest and myself don’t eat Filipino food and both girls go to an exclusive private school. Other than that, the people are very nice for the most part and the weather is nice.
Please stop this. Living in the Philippines is way too expensive for an ordinary Filipino wage earner!
If you bring your Western Values to Philippines 🇵🇭 and try living up to those expectations then dont even bother getting on a Plane ..... When in Rome !!!!
Nothing wrong with owning your own car in Philippines. Insurance is cheap registration is cheap car maintenance is cheap and fuel is cheap well cheaper that uk 😩 parking in the city isn’t a problem at all there are many shopping malls to park only 50p or 60 cent. When I go back home to Philippines I drive everywhere to the north and south love doing road trips stoping in all the provinces. I live in the city so I’m used to the traffic 👌
Drew Binksy at 3.45 😮
Live like d locals. .Duuh. Eat where we eat, shop in wet markets n dine in carinderias. Shop in Ukay Ukay .Even millionaires will never live in a resort for a year. This is called common sense.
Be intelligent enough of spending money 😂
That's great advice! It's always important to manage our finances wisely, especially when exploring new places.
Be smart to spend ur money it depends on you
Everything was explained thoroughly smart and profoundly wise.
I really appreciate your feedback! It means a lot to know that the message resonated with you.
new subs here po
You can live in the Philippines for $100 per month But that depends if you can live in the provinces.
I want to live in a rural town.
Idol bro tata kailangan may kasama sya sa bahay bro
You can apply health insurance here in the philippines 😊😊😊
Why would you move to the Philippines only to try to live like you are still in your home country? That’s a huge tourist moving to the Philippines trap. I struggle to spend $1000 a month in the Philippines for my life. It’s easy to save money when you live like the locals.
Philippines 🇵🇭 and Japan 🇯🇵 are the most expensive Electrical rate in Asia
next time eat it with tomato salade tusilog
How about Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sychelles,Vienna, Iran.
if you want to save money don't stay in Metro Manila the cost of living there is high,try to live in some nearby provinces like Laguna,Rizal or Cavite if not try Visayas and Mindanao
This video is way off - and patronizing. Words mean things - and the info here is disingenuous.
Hi Thomas
Id have to find coffe equal to Maxwell house
Bro. Your numbers are not right. Even in BGC Manila (the most expensive area in Philippines), a 1 bedroom on a fancy tower with all the amenities is less than $650 per month. Quality food (steaks, cheeses, etc.) are quite reasonable at membership stores similar to Costco.
I think he means rent plus utilities (Power/electricity, phone & internet, water, trash services). Running your air conditioning 24 hours a day is expensive. Maybe run it during the day and use fans/natural air with windows open at night.
Why not get solar panels to offset your energy costs.
Tbh 1000usd a month is enough to live comfortably provided you arent picky with brands when buying groceries, cooking at home and buying from local markets and not super markets. Avoid bgc, makati and metro manila in general since prices are often inflated.
Don't buy a car in the Philippines. That's right - Be prepared. Use common sense.
There's no language barrier. Just use American classroom English.
Locals looking at you is purely because you look different . There's no hate or hostility there.
Enjoy your stay.
You never said how much your energy/electric costs were.
Stay away from opportunistic dates 😅.
Yep, with the inflation in my third world country, living like a local as a local is too daunting for us esp with such high electricity rates that our government won't even address (and it will skyrocket when our government tries to copycat the so-called going green that is not really green if one does their research).
wait.. what?s that drew benski?
If you want to save and want to have luxuries , do those mathematics all the time 😅😅😅 to be safe than never 😊😊😊
Live outside Manila to avoid pollution and poverty.
I agree completely. But, lots of poverty outside of Manila, as I'm sure you know.
MANILA IN POVERTY? Why, the skyscrapers are not tall enough?
@pingyu5141 you obviously never been to Manila for you to say that. Ever heard of Tondo?
@@Rhandlezz lahat na ng Manila sakop ng Tondo? Mapanglait ka lang! Baka ikaw ang di pa nakatongtong ng Manila at isip mo Tondo ang kalakihang parti dyan! And excuse me an dami ko nang napuntahang bansa abroad Manila pa kaya eh Pinoy ako!
@@pingyu5141 I don't understand tagalog, buddy
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Filipinos do not waste their money on imported food.
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Welcome! Glad you're here!
Looking for that club where older women go for live music and dancing?
what are you gonna do....hopefully, as Led Zeppelin/Robert Plant sings - your day is gonna come, someday (in a good way)
Hi kumusta
Sound like tourist i never payed 400$ per mounth its crazy i did rent 3 floor 2 wc and 3 rooms 300$ private parking and gated. Do not be a tourist like this guy be a traveler.
Have a simple life and enjoy!
click-bait!
In a nut shell the PI are not the paradise you think. Its a dump.
So do you plan to stay?
Why ur very sad be smart i think theirs people nice i think u can find a cheaper airbb be careful it depends
How about mention how much it cost. It high, its low, its expensive, it’s cheap. Doesn’t help
If you are not 100% fit, do not move out of America. you lose your Medicare benefits, good medical care is hard to find, and even medical facilities are sparse outside the major cities. Make sure you will is up to date because you won't last long
Stop the lies, it's a dump😂😂😂😂
You call this a "good information" ? Rent is much more affordable if you look for it ! I've seen many videos that put yours to shame with really valuable information. Nothing much new for me here. - - - Mike for example - went 2 years ago (!) and waited for those 2 years - BEFORE - making a video so he could speak with some 'authority' - unlike you ! th-cam.com/video/0C-JGudwCvU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pwJktsltd7rN5P8C th-cam.com/video/JOFsv_KcQUk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=f4-O5OkZ4C2o13Ho