I Live Like a King on $1,000 Per Month in The Philippines - Here’s How…

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  • @TheSavvyExpat
    @TheSavvyExpat  ปีที่แล้ว +6

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    • @ATC_Radio
      @ATC_Radio 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This was a useless interview!! Clearly he is in love with Vietnam. Hey puting lalaki, balik ka na sa Vietnam!

    • @ATC_Radio
      @ATC_Radio 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I reckon, wag nating suportahan tong puting lalaki na to. Mas gusto niya ang Vietnam kesa sa ating bayan. Putik nagpa interview pa!

    • @ATC_Radio
      @ATC_Radio 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @aaronaround hey titihead bumalik ka na sa vieenam! Wag ka dito sa bansa namin!

  • @aaronaround
    @aaronaround ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great interview! Great editing too! Thanks for having me on 👍

  • @oscieestanislao5840
    @oscieestanislao5840 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Foreigners always thought that health care here in the Philippines is not equivalent to the rest of the world. A lot of that is true, but if you have money, you could the same care as the rest of the world. Remember we have one of the best nurses that you could have to care for you and very affordable..

    • @stevem437
      @stevem437 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The healthcare here, even if you have money, is extremely limited and much lower quality than most Western countries. Yes, St. Luke’s exists. The Medical City is hit or miss in many locations. You’re going to pay quite a bit and you have to live in very specific locations for that.
      But beyond that… long wait times, older equipment, dirtier facilities… doctors are less knowledgeable.
      And I would argue that no, the nurses here are not “the best”. There are just a lot of them, and many go abroad because other countries need more.

    • @jonathansumilang9220
      @jonathansumilang9220 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not all foreigners has money…

    • @albertjumaquio3344
      @albertjumaquio3344 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Philippines has very good doctors, much caring and cheaper than USA. Even with insurance, we have to pay more for a hospital stay in US than paying all cash in St Luke’s. But even a medium sized facility or clinic in a medium city in Ohio or in the south is much better in facilities and equipment than the best hospital in the Philippines. With that, the doctors are well adapted and work with what they have and ultimately get the job done. I would choose healthcare in the US though if given the choice.

    • @loq02_orig
      @loq02_orig ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@stevem437 I'm afraid we even surpasses your nursing professionals here in the west. Don't get fooled by filipino's "impoverished " way of living, and that is our majority, yes we are competent academically. I'll cite myself for instance ,a filipino nurse coming out of the province and passing your NCLEX, as well as UK's regulatory Nursing Examinations and elsewhere, you name it we passed it with flying colors. You can't be comparing the level of competency on how filipino nurses are paid and performs while in the Philippines and working here abroad ,its misleading.

    • @stevem437
      @stevem437 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@loq02_orig I can compare competency when I’ve experienced healthcare in both the US and Philippines. Has nothing to do with pay. And quite frankly, your academic standards here are abysmal. I have done tons of research on this because I had to decide whether to enroll my daughter in a private/international school or homeschool her. I’ve looked at curriculums from private schools across the Philippines. Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo… I was really hoping that I could find a school with sufficient academic material. What did I find? Pure example:
      Let’s use the Brent International School in Baguio. This school has an 11th/12th grade math course that is described as “for students who wish to pursue studies in mathematics or subject that have a large mathematical content…” Basically, this is the advanced math course that is offered at the school. For students looking to go into STEM. So what is the course? “Developing mathematical arguments, problem solving and exploring real and abstract applications…” Not calculus. Not trigonometry. No mention of algebra or geometry. I was doing college algebra in the 7th grade. AND the cost to go to this school, 11th & 12th grade? $7,684 + 332,836 pesos. That’s over $13,600 a year.
      So please… Let’s not play the whole “foreigners are stereotyping the Philippines as impoverished” card. I happen to have quite a bit of knowledge AND experience when it comes to healthcare and education in both the US and Philippines.
      Other countries are importing nurses out of absolute necessity, Japan being a huge place they are going. Population decline in these countries means there are less young people to take care of the old. They take who they can and figure they can give additional training if necessary.

  • @MikeShaldjian
    @MikeShaldjian 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I left Phoenix for the Philippines in 2018. My monthly expenses in Phx were around $2,500 a month, and I didn't live an extravagant lifestyle. I've been in Baguio for 5 years now and live comfortably with my asawa for less than $1,500 a month. I'm 65 now. Worked remotely for my first 2 years then took early retirement at age 62, so my $1,922 Social Security a month is plenty for us.

  • @oceanearth2243
    @oceanearth2243 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hello Saavy expat, I was in BGC last month and pretty sure I saw you at a Thai restaurant with a nice looking filipina, and it looked like you are doing quite well

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No kidding? Which Thai resto?

    • @yuriyzenda5857
      @yuriyzenda5857 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was in Manila last month, too!!!!!! And I saw him, too, but at the Italian restaurant - A mono. He was interviewing some couple probably for his next podcast.

  • @jacko3423
    @jacko3423 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's funny you mentioned about stomach aches. Back in 2000, my first and last time in the Philippines since my family moved to the US in 1989, I ate at Tropical Hamburger. Man, I had the runs like a Kenyan in a Boston marathon. Growing up in QC in the 70s and 80s, eating isaw, taho, balot, etc., I never had any problems. Gut microbiome certainly changes with environment. Great interview!

  • @TimelessFoodTravels
    @TimelessFoodTravels ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super cool interview, loved it... Especially that intro!
    Maybe you want to make an interview with a Ukrainian/American TH-camr living in Manila some time?

  • @MultiPasswordman
    @MultiPasswordman ปีที่แล้ว +3

    dude, your edits! 🔥

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate it brotha 🔥🔥

  • @alanklipp9305
    @alanklipp9305 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    A lot of places to live outside of Manila for less. Any large city is more expensive.

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very true, quality of life is far different however

    • @amaliahightower
      @amaliahightower ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ⁠​⁠@@TheSavvyExpatwrong! I have what you have in BGC living in a gated community in Cavite. I had my house built from the ground up. I designed and furnished with expensive quality materials which I picked myself. I can drive to S&R, Landers, malls and restaurants and get there within 10-15 minutes. If I wanna go2 BGC and Makati it’s only 30-45 minutes drive using Cavitex and Skyway. So what are you talking about quality of life? Remember you live in a bubble which is BGC. I was there last month on a Sunday and there were rubbish on the streets and trash cans were all full to the max. Please be careful and think first before you say/write a comment.

  • @garyhamilton9186
    @garyhamilton9186 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video Evan.

  • @EsthersMedia
    @EsthersMedia ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice nice interview❤❤❤

  • @snowtyboy
    @snowtyboy ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Most foreigners thought health care is not good in PH not knowing that most of our doctors studied and trained in the US. A lot of our first class hospitals are affiliated with US hospitals. Our nurses are the best that they are being hired all over the world.

    • @stevem437
      @stevem437 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No way… “most doctors have studied and trained in the US”… absolutely not. Maybe a few at St. Luke’s, Makati Medical and Medical City… Not the rest. Filipinos keep talking about their healthcare. Have you been elsewhere? There is a HUGE difference between medical care here and in the US.

    • @myamericanlifebyjoyces.8146
      @myamericanlifebyjoyces.8146 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevem437that’s very true.way different than US.if you go to hospital there in PI,it’s so dirty,stink and most of the doctors and nurses are rude.in other countries Filipino nurses and doctors are nice to their patients because they trained and taught to be nice to them or else they will be sued by the patients relatives.

    • @darthvader-rr27888
      @darthvader-rr27888 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevem437 US have the best medical equipment and facility in the world no comparison.

    • @darthvader-rr27888
      @darthvader-rr27888 ปีที่แล้ว

      a lot of doctors from the philippine migrate to america back in the late 60's ,70's,80's, after that a lot of nurses are migrating and now a lot of care givers.

    • @rustynail3630
      @rustynail3630 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not true. Only a few good doctors and hospitals. It is no country for old men

  • @ediddy310310
    @ediddy310310 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good video and don’t worry about the haters bro. When this guy was in Arizona his quality of life was not as good as it was living abroad since the money goes a lot farther. But yes, living in BGC you’d probably need at least $3000 usd to get by good assuming you’re not partying like crazy every day.
    I’m glad to know I can afford to live there should I ever decide to relocate.
    I live in Los Angeles, California I am considered average income if you consider cost of living here where a starts to get nice home starts at $800K. You have to make 6 figures here just to get by.

  • @abpantaleov
    @abpantaleov ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video 👍😚

  • @georgeacenas2349
    @georgeacenas2349 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Vietnam historically after the war lost Southerners-go getter types to the US. I see them, obtaining stateside medical residency jobs more than US Filipino locals. They are more entrepreneurial than we Filipinos. This jibes with Aaron's observation of their personality. The SE Asian compare-contrasts were appreciated & learned from this video. Liked.

  • @tjummelum
    @tjummelum 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great interview........

  • @daviddarden1915
    @daviddarden1915 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This young man 👨 has been blessed in being able to budget to go places around Asia. During my young years I was able to afford Japan, Korea 🇰🇷, 🇰🇼 Kuwait, Saudi 🇸🇦 Arabia and the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤️ by being in the US AIR FORCE Security Police 🚔. Now, for the most part when you are either retired military 🪖 or age (62). You can afford life overseas on a stable income. Which is unfortunate most young people cannot do. Great information, thank you for this video 📹.

  • @frankkluz9787
    @frankkluz9787 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can imagine people define "living like a King" differently ? --- So - a simple 'comfortable' life might be an easily doable thing - within reason - for that $1000/mo. mentioned amount. -?- Not enough English in Vietnam for me. Cambodia speaks a lot more English & the people are far more friendly. English is more spoken in Malaysia too. > Expats profess to get by for around the $1000/mo. budget in all of these countries. --- Don't drink or smoke can save a lot of $ over time. Older retired expats don't travel as much and can get better longer term rental rates. Buying a scooter can save transport costs. --- A good conversation for the real world.

  • @SarastoaQuay
    @SarastoaQuay ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did he say he uses websites: Goa for longer rentals and JeepMe for vehicles? Curious for future travel ....Hopefully soon

    • @amaliahightower
      @amaliahightower ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He said Agoda. Jeepney is a local transportation. There are also MRT/LRT trains around Metro Manila.

  • @Unmaterialthing
    @Unmaterialthing 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Life is USA getting harder and harder (from AZ here), u work 9to5 enough for everyday .. thats why so many homeless here.. if u have descent money still they consider credit score which is S* u cant get apt easy or mortgage bcs of that ( specially if u start all over your credit acore drop on so), if u leave in motel here is expensive to unless u want the bad or shanty area. Or only thing u need to move in other cheap estate but sometimes the minumun is below minimum!

  • @virgiliod.9436
    @virgiliod.9436 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The main issue with Filipino food is sometimes they put too much msg especially the sauces, If you are sensitive you can be in trouble. If you want to be safe eat at the establish and well known restaurants. Avoid street foods or you can gradually make yourself accustomed to it.

    • @rhodora339
      @rhodora339 ปีที่แล้ว

      😅😂🤣

    • @jeretso
      @jeretso ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember the Ajinomoto Ads on the highway and then I remember Doritos and Oyster Sauce have MSG so I mustve gotten used to it. Too much is bad.

    • @josephinetalaver7064
      @josephinetalaver7064 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do you think other Asian never use msg? i worked in a Thai restaurant here in the US for 12 years i avoid eating the food they cook for employees because i see how they cook and find that they put too much ajinomoto vetsin which i never used in my cooking, i am from Philippines and not all of us using lots of msg , just so you know.

  • @imveryhungry112
    @imveryhungry112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got no stomach issues when first coming to phillipines however my dad was born in philipines and i grew up on a diet of filipino food so maybe thats why I guess maybe I was already used to the culture and food.

  • @gamerwits4329
    @gamerwits4329 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Its the Entitled Expat Show

    • @jonathansumilang9220
      @jonathansumilang9220 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Savvy if you have dollars expat

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Whole point of the channel is to arbitrage ones western income for a better lifestyle in Southeast Asia

    • @gamerwits4329
      @gamerwits4329 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheSavvyExpat i dont see that content, all i see are expats complaining about this and that. They should be treated differently and better compared to the locals.

  • @pennyondime95
    @pennyondime95 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh yeah! I,000.00 USDollars Not Enough to Live in Metro Manila. Health emergency you will not going to Survive in any Hospital in The Philippines if your Aneurysm appear on your Brain 🧠 Bang 🎉

  • @AmericanoInPhils
    @AmericanoInPhils 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    U$D1500/mo!!!? Was he living in a shack off-grid? Try 3500 and more is super cheap

  • @magnumfunnels6165
    @magnumfunnels6165 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like a King of which country?

  • @brucemacmillan9581
    @brucemacmillan9581 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    $1500 a month living in the US? That sounds like 10 or 15 years ago. It can't be that cheap anymore.

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Definitely, the U.S is hardly that cheap anymore but it’s doable in the U.S

    • @darthvader-rr27888
      @darthvader-rr27888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      even homeless spend more than $1500 a month.

    • @rustynail3630
      @rustynail3630 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not if you are living alone unless you are getting subsidized rent,food stamps, and healthcare. You should be working instead of gaming the system

    • @brucemacmillan9581
      @brucemacmillan9581 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rustynail3630 There should be a universal basic income. Period. End of story. I live in Canada 🇨🇦 Universal healthcare coverage is a basic right here, as it is in most other advanced countries. The US is the only advanced democracy where it is not available, and what you have instead is a dog's breakfast. Shame on you.

    • @apoloestrada2908
      @apoloestrada2908 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Monthly average living in the U.S is at least $5K.

  • @alexanderadams6392
    @alexanderadams6392 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoy your channel Evan. Although your interview was well-written and produced, the subject, Aaron is giving me "suspect" and a bit frat-boy vibes. Then again, I've lived in Arizona & California. 🤔

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aaron is also from Arizona! My man is just enjoyin life 🤙

  • @sentinel80
    @sentinel80 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don’t think living in $4 hostels and eating street food is living like a king 🤷‍♂️.

  • @JunRoss-pp3mv
    @JunRoss-pp3mv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't think he ever lived like a king in his life the way he told his story. You can survive at $1K a month in Pinas but not live like a king anywhere. Pinas is good for young people not for old people cuz of medical issues as you get older. Better to retire in a developed country unless you only rely on Social Security of $2K to $3K for a couple.

  • @tomkelly2024
    @tomkelly2024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Evan. This old guy wants to know what "grab" is. He said the main expenses are rent and grab.

    • @edgarferrer7338
      @edgarferrer7338 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Grab is the equivalent of Uber or Lyft in the Philippines

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s pretty much the Uber of the Philippines. A ride sharing app to get around’

    • @StormbladeX69
      @StormbladeX69 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grab is the Philippines 🇵🇭 version of Uber, but vastly cheaper.
      Edit: Oops, Savy already answered it. 😂

    • @tomkelly2024
      @tomkelly2024 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you@@TheSavvyExpat

    • @tomkelly2024
      @tomkelly2024 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you@@TheSavvyExpat

  • @marjunmarcelocristobal2678
    @marjunmarcelocristobal2678 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bcoz one is a foreigner in this country..doesn't guarantee that all of them are affluent...

  • @nicholascherry5962
    @nicholascherry5962 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Savvy man, when u gonna show us a few of your girlfriends?

    • @misterjay4347
      @misterjay4347 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Filipina pea 😂

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      All 5 of them are locked in the back editing these videos 😉

    • @misterjay4347
      @misterjay4347 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheSavvyExpat as they should be 😂

    • @nicholascherry5962
      @nicholascherry5962 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheSavvyExpat atta boy

    • @rhodora339
      @rhodora339 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🥴😅😂🤣😭

  • @EdwinCV-dh8qc
    @EdwinCV-dh8qc 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Evan,I believe I believe your name is.I came across a video from The Lonely Bull in Asia that was an off the hook interview so I subscribed to your channel.Your from Chicago and Im originally grom Gary, Indiana so I would ride the South Shore to a few places on Lake Michigan good luck Evan.

  • @Anonymous-gu1bt
    @Anonymous-gu1bt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Compared to that dbag Zane this budget is more reasonable.

  • @myrnamorales5683
    @myrnamorales5683 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's bs you can't live for $1000 a month

  • @CarlCrez
    @CarlCrez ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fake video, 5 days in BGC cost me about $2,500 while you could survive in the Philippines on $1,000 you couldn't live like a king, stop misleading people

  • @TryorDie2024
    @TryorDie2024 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This information is so BS if you believe it you deserve to be scammed

  • @JulieRock19
    @JulieRock19 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a friendly advice, please remove those HUMONGOUS subtitles. They are utterly useless. Much appreciated.

    • @illuminotme825
      @illuminotme825 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm viewing the video and there are no huge subtitles. Do you have subtitles on? You can turn it off on the right (cc button). You can also change the size of the subtitles in settings.

    • @JulieRock19
      @JulieRock19 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@illuminotme825 Sorry, they are actually in the very beginning of the video.. thx

  • @ryandavis1979
    @ryandavis1979 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BS you cant live like a King here on $1k... been here 8 years... double that amount...

    • @cheguevara5560
      @cheguevara5560 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Double amount is not to bad 😂😂😂 yeah living like a king on $ 1000 is BS

    • @apoloestrada2908
      @apoloestrada2908 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Between $5K-$10K a month is considered living like a king.

  • @pennyondime95
    @pennyondime95 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too many Crime plus the Air is in poor Quality.. 😅😂

  • @davidbluhm1867
    @davidbluhm1867 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    $1000/ month? Ghetto living.

  • @manolojimenez4970
    @manolojimenez4970 ปีที่แล้ว

    IF YOU LIVE LIKE A KING. . . WHERE WAS YOUR . . .CROWN?

  • @RVboyjunior
    @RVboyjunior ปีที่แล้ว

    Stop this interview and just make him go back to Vietnam!😂

  • @Untamedlove
    @Untamedlove ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you even know what Living like a King is ? Let me give you a example...I have a 6 bedroom house in Mexico worth $450,000 and is 3000 sq ft. I own a 2020 Ferrari and 2023 Corvette..I have a house in California as well. I paid Cash for both of my Cars that is over $600,000. You live in a Country that you can't even get a Good Steak....Im 55 years old and never experienced a brown out in my life...I have been to the Philippines and was there for 6 years and I was not a tourist but I was fighting in a War in Mindanao...I hope you enjoy living like a Fake King in your Fantasy World 😅😅😅😅😅

    • @bureaucrazy1234
      @bureaucrazy1234 ปีที่แล้ว

      um no one asked you and no one cares. bye

    • @brettpower6508
      @brettpower6508 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hero!!!

    • @josephinetalaver7064
      @josephinetalaver7064 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not because you are rich you always have a kings life , not everything you can buy , happiness is important and peace of mind. I hope you understand that you are bragging about your material things in Life, not all people can be jealous about that, you stay 6 years in the Philippines and you never had a good steak? , then you are a big Liar! and why stay that long? only stupid will believe you, you can leave the country right away anytime you want to.

  • @carrel85
    @carrel85 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guys does not know how to get subs...downplay the shit out of PH and then say oh PH subscribers is my growth subscribers

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Solid majority of my subs are Americans my friend

    • @rhodora339
      @rhodora339 ปีที่แล้ว

      🐒

    • @jlinks101
      @jlinks101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@TheSavvyExpat mostly Fil ams probably LOL

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jlinks101 a good mix of both

  • @romyromano
    @romyromano 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm pretty sure that all American like him will lost or will not avail their pension when they reach the retirement age when you stay in pi for long time...