After you have been here for a few months you know for a fact how much it costs because you've been living it. Your video is perfect, complete and truthful. For a single guy without bad habits $1200 per month is comfortable. I have a big house two cars and two kids so mine is $3000 per month. "If you can't handle that you can't handle the Philippines" perfectly said!
I enjoy the Philippines. As you said, it’s a bit crazy, but the people are chill. Thailand was a close second, but the language barrier was the deal breaker. I suggest you check out Udon Thani in the Northeast. Great food and super chill vibe. After a couple of weeks of diving, I would fly up to UT and relax. Also super cheap to stay and eat.
I looked at Thailand and Malaysia but the SRRV visas sealed the deal. Cheapest permanent residency (other than your home country) in the world. Least as far as I've ever found. Best Regards and Best Wishes!
The visa requirements in Mexico is far cheaper. While rents are more expensive. Internet is higher band and overall better. Food prices are a little bit higher and way more palatable than the Philippines. The Philippines has fresher seafood and is my favorite food source in the Philippines. As for the big elephant in the room. Dating is easier in the Philippines. Age gap relationships are not uncommon and if you like real young woman 30+ year age gaps the Philippines is the destination plus they speak a pigeon English that’s easy to understand. It’s easy to learn basic Tagolog and Visayan words and phrases if you’re willing to learn? I like Latin America and Asia both have their own unique advantages.
YES!!! First. lol Travel safe during your journey to, and time in, Thailand. I'll be arriving there in Pattaya on Tuesday. To your point about overpaying ATM fees, it'd be interesting to know if you find ATM's with a similar type of fee structure.
Like your down to earth attitude. I am from Georgia a southern man. Just thinking about visiting area your area that seems pretty safe .I may want to retire there soon. Tks Tim
This is always very much appreciated. You wonder month over month how it is. Keep doing it the first of every month. It's always helpful and always appreciated.
Have a great time in Thailand with your buddy. Try to remember we all become little more bold with a friend with us and sometimes do crazy sh*t, I know I do. Oh, I like these kind of videos thanks and and take care.
Hi Brent your skin colour looking good.. I'm glad youre doing great in Dumaguete.. I will be coming there again by next year..still kickin' here in Palau Micronesia😁
It really blows my mind when I hear these vloggers say you can't live in the Philippines for under $1500 a month. WTF! I think $2000 a month is perfect 🤔
I have lived in the philippines going on my 10 th year and your cost is close to mine . We built our house so no rent and we have 2 aircons a 1 hp split and a 2.5 hp split but we never use the 2.5 and we have a sari sari store with soda cooler and our fridge , my scooter is paid for i did the 3 gives on the 2024 click and on the 2022 Honda pcx 160 i did 12 gives .
Food is the single biggest challenge. It’s not that you can’t find good food, you can but it’s an effort, it’s a hassle. Also going to a western style restaurant and paying western prices does not guarantee quality. On a positive note if you want to stay healthy then go to the roadside fruit stands which are everywhere. You can buy mangoes, tomatoes, bananas etc and that would be my breakfast every day.
All just depends on how frugal you are. Some people are quite happy being thrifty most of the time ? I am one of those. Others require more "GREASE" for their wheels ! The beauty of the Philippines is that you can have whatever you require - or - desire -- somewhere -- depending on the location. - - - Like you said - $145 right down the road - not $320 ?!? That $1000 budget is done by many - some by necessity - some by desire ! A $1500 life there is quite good - given most Filipinos are very content with 30K Pesos ? ( like $500/mo.) --- That $1500 is like about $4500 in many areas of the US !!!
We live off 30K PHP per month. Food 10K PHP Wifi1K PHP Diesel 1K PHP Drinking water 300 PHP Water bill 250 PHP Entertaining/eating out 3K PHP We don't have a mortgage/rent as we built our new home in Isabela province. We are 100% off-grid solar so no electricity bill. At the same time we built the house, we bought a 2 hectare farm to grow rice. Hope this helps. Simon
My wife and I live on 1100 a month and we don't have a budget we buy what we want. My retirement is 2400 we always have extra left over. Now next month is Christmas soooo no comments on budget.😊😊
IDK if it matters to anyone here, for me it's the reason I didn't go to Thailand... Angeles girls are tested weekly and from what I have learned-been told girls in Pattaya/Bangkok are rarely if ever tested.
Hey Brett, been watching your videos for a minute. I like most of your content and I’ve been asking other people this as well like Mike’s Philippine retirement our Filipina journey chub‘s Dub c i’ll be coming over there February to start my retirement now I have traveled over there on vacation where you know I’m spending lavish amount of money on things and I’ve been working on my budget and I mean I really am pushing the limits, but I’m trying to pick the higher end on every possible scenario even going the most expensive version of what would make me comfortable the most I can come up with for spending is about 1660 a month am I way off or am I missing something?
Since living in the Philippines for 15 years I only think in peso. And not being American USD means nothing to me. The only time I refer to my old currency is when I am transferring money. Enough said.
Wow 🤯 that sounds amazing specially I live in Florida and I pay $2,000 dollars a month for a one bedroom apartment and the light bill is around $210 a month , not including WiFi . We need to talk lol 😂 Can use some help to move out there 😂 no lie.
Get a wise or revolut debit card, set it up to transfer money from your primary bank account, use bank apps to transfer money as needed. That's what I do.
Damn i eat alot of veggies and doing a bodybuilding style diet, but frozen meats and veggies in the modern supermarkets is that expensive and hard to find too?
@@theswede5402 it does . In fresh market . Always better. But not much better. Veges in general are expensive in Philippine and not high quality. Due to transport needs
Are you saying $13,000 a month or $1300 a month I don't know anybody to spends even near $13,000 a month here To be honest with you you and your wife $1300 a month you will be struggling
I'm one of the ones that do not like these videos . We are all different. We all spend money differently. So after you have watched 1 or 2 of them they are all the same . 😂
i wonder is anyone is ever going to make a video showing how you can live on a $6,440 a month pension, with a half million in gold in the safe. Maybe the Phils isn't where i need to be looking.
After you have been here for a few months you know for a fact how much it costs because you've been living it. Your video is perfect, complete and truthful. For a single guy without bad habits $1200 per month is comfortable. I have a big house two cars and two kids so mine is $3000 per month. "If you can't handle that you can't handle the Philippines" perfectly said!
Nice vid, thanks.. Have fun in Thailand... Looking forward to seeing your adventures...
I enjoy the Philippines. As you said, it’s a bit crazy, but the people are chill. Thailand was a close second, but the language barrier was the deal breaker.
I suggest you check out Udon Thani in the Northeast. Great food and super chill vibe. After a couple of weeks of diving, I would fly up to UT and relax. Also super cheap to stay and eat.
I looked at Thailand and Malaysia but the SRRV visas sealed the deal. Cheapest permanent residency (other than your home country) in the world. Least as far as I've ever found. Best Regards and Best Wishes!
The visa requirements in Mexico is far cheaper. While rents are more expensive. Internet is higher band and overall better. Food prices are a little bit higher and way more palatable than the Philippines. The Philippines has fresher seafood and is my favorite food source in the Philippines. As for the big elephant in the room. Dating is easier in the Philippines. Age gap relationships are not uncommon and if you like real young woman 30+ year age gaps the Philippines is the destination plus they speak a pigeon English that’s easy to understand. It’s easy to learn basic Tagolog and Visayan words and phrases if you’re willing to learn? I like Latin America and Asia both have their own unique advantages.
Many thanks as ever.
All sounds good.
Enjoy your trip.
Cheers
Glenn
Thank you for all the information! appreciated
YES!!! First. lol
Travel safe during your journey to, and time in, Thailand. I'll be arriving there in Pattaya on Tuesday.
To your point about overpaying ATM fees, it'd be interesting to know if you find ATM's with a similar type of fee structure.
Hahaha. Good for you! I’ve occasionally thought of what it’s like to be first to respond. 😊
Best vlogger in Dumaguete
Thank you
WHAT'S UP GLAD TO SEE YOU ENJOY WATCHING YOU YOU TELL IT LIKE IT IS I LIKE THAT.FIRST TIME TEXTING YOU.KEEP ON GOING. 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you
Great info. Thanks
Like your down to earth attitude. I am from Georgia a southern man. Just thinking about visiting area your area that seems pretty safe .I may want to retire there soon. Tks Tim
Its's funny how much the chicken lady gets mentioned in these videos. It's your favourite topic haha.
It will kill him . 😂
Watching from South Carolina
This is always very much appreciated. You wonder month over month how it is. Keep doing it the first of every month. It's always helpful and always appreciated.
Thanks as usual 🇨🇦
Have a great time in Thailand with your buddy. Try to remember we all become little more bold with a friend with us and sometimes do crazy sh*t, I know I do. Oh, I like these kind of videos thanks and and take care.
Hi Brent your skin colour looking good.. I'm glad youre doing great in Dumaguete.. I will be coming there again by next year..still kickin' here in Palau Micronesia😁
It really blows my mind when I hear these vloggers say you can't live in the Philippines for under $1500 a month. WTF! I think $2000 a month is perfect 🤔
I have lived in the philippines going on my 10 th year and your cost is close to mine . We built our house so no rent and we have 2 aircons a 1 hp split and a 2.5 hp split but we never use the 2.5 and we have a sari sari store with soda cooler and our fridge , my scooter is paid for i did the 3 gives on the 2024 click and on the 2022 Honda pcx 160 i did 12 gives .
2,000 usd is about double a regular doctor's salary in the philippines .
i live in a nice condo in Davao with pool my budget is $1400 AU a lot less than $2000 USD
2,000 is my budget here it is a reasonable amount to live on here.
@altonarm I think $2000 should be the benchmark 🤔
Food is the single biggest challenge. It’s not that you can’t find good food, you can but it’s an effort, it’s a hassle. Also going to a western style restaurant and paying western prices does not guarantee quality. On a positive note if you want to stay healthy then go to the roadside fruit stands which are everywhere. You can buy mangoes, tomatoes, bananas etc and that would be my breakfast every day.
All just depends on how frugal you are. Some people are quite happy being thrifty most of the time ? I am one of those. Others require more "GREASE" for their wheels ! The beauty of the Philippines is that you can have whatever you require - or - desire -- somewhere -- depending on the location. - - - Like you said - $145 right down the road - not $320 ?!? That $1000 budget is done by many - some by necessity - some by desire ! A $1500 life there is quite good - given most Filipinos are very content with 30K Pesos ? ( like $500/mo.) --- That $1500 is like about $4500 in many areas of the US !!!
We live off 30K PHP per month.
Food 10K PHP
Wifi1K PHP
Diesel 1K PHP
Drinking water 300 PHP
Water bill 250 PHP
Entertaining/eating out 3K PHP
We don't have a mortgage/rent as we built our new home in Isabela province. We are 100% off-grid solar so no electricity bill.
At the same time we built the house, we bought a 2 hectare farm to grow rice.
Hope this helps.
Simon
Sounds Awesome
OUTSTANDING!
Yep that’s all that counts, is YOU like it Brent !
My wife and I live on 1100 a month and we don't have a budget we buy what we want. My retirement is 2400 we always have extra left over. Now next month is Christmas soooo no comments on budget.😊😊
👍 good deal Brent enjoy your life there.
IDK if it matters to anyone here, for me it's the reason I didn't go to Thailand... Angeles girls are tested weekly and from what I have learned-been told girls in Pattaya/Bangkok are rarely if ever tested.
Then don't go near a girl who is a sex worker?
@@lightner6924 Not in Thailand
@@randellt Wel not anywhere. Having sex with a sex worker is never a good idea. Even if they get tested you could still catch something.
@lightner6924 having sex with ur gf or a wife is just as dangerous
@@randellt You're actually insane if you think that. Anyone who has sex with a sex worker is a low life IMO.
Thanks Brent
Thanks for the no nonsense approach to spilling the facts on living in Philippines. $1 for a haircut? Insane! I pay $40 in Dallas Tx
Thanks for watching
Damn I usually used to go to the college area to get the haircut . Costs me 12 dollars 😅 I used the rest for gas
@ayushdutta5141 Yes, I tried that. They scalped me. You get what you pay for.
@@gregoryjoubert2606 oh shit hahaha. Damn . That's unlucky 😅 am a student so works for me hahaha .
Good budget !
Good information
I pay 3000 peso's for electric. And a new scooter costs 70 to 80k. 90 dollars (5250 peso's) per month is VERY high imho.
I'm in the Philippines for one more week, then back to Cambodia. Let me know if you decide to pop in during your Thailand trip.
Will do
Hey Brett, been watching your videos for a minute. I like most of your content and I’ve been asking other people this as well like Mike’s Philippine retirement our Filipina journey chub‘s Dub c i’ll be coming over there February to start my retirement now I have traveled over there on vacation where you know I’m spending lavish amount of money on things and I’ve been working on my budget and I mean I really am pushing the limits, but I’m trying to pick the higher end on every possible scenario even going the most expensive version of what would make me comfortable the most I can come up with for spending is about 1660 a month am I way off or am I missing something?
Thats a pretty good place to start. Just leave a little wiggle room. I bet you wont spend that after you get settled
Love the updates! Can’t wait until I can explore and relax like you 😅
It's not cheap to live in the Philippines 13years experience.
It is very cheap....But...... who wants to listen to modified motorcycle and rooster.
Thailand 👍
@prestonphelps1649 and more agree .
Where did you stay in Valencia how did you find your place in tally?😊
I saw on TH-cam. Valencia apartment I found on airbnb
You do not have medical insurance like safety wing or Pacific Cross, Cost monthly?
No
As far as your location, are you near one of those large malls, they always talk about?
Im 2 miles from the biggest mall in dumaguete but it’s nothing special. Just a basic mall
You are thinking about Cebu or Manila with the giant malls.
I just asked another vlogger about lettuce; Geez. I eat those small salad bowls from Walmart and others 5 days a week
Do you have a lot of Brown outs there?
1 is too many. 😂
We had one in the area today. It was scheduled.
Yes in the surrounding Dumi area you have up to 5-6 brownouts a month
Since living in the Philippines for 15 years I only think in peso. And not being American USD means nothing to me. The only time I refer to my old currency is when I am transferring money. Enough said.
Wow 🤯 that sounds amazing specially I live in Florida and I pay $2,000 dollars a month for a one bedroom apartment and the light bill is around $210 a month , not including WiFi . We need to talk lol 😂 Can use some help to move out there 😂 no lie.
What city are you located thank you 🙏🏾.
Yeah, I feel you!
Hi good morning it’s Billlloyd from SoCal. Was wondering if you transfer money from the states ? How ?
I just use my banking apps
Get a wise or revolut debit card, set it up to transfer money from your primary bank account, use bank apps to transfer money as needed. That's what I do.
Damn i eat alot of veggies and doing a bodybuilding style diet, but frozen meats and veggies in the modern supermarkets is that expensive and hard to find too?
You can find. Just be sure and stock up when you find what you want
I swear the veggies are damn expensive. Don't like it honestly. And they ain't that big either . Onions are so small . But I use what I get. Haha.
@@ayushdutta5141 Isnt the fresh markets cheaper and have a better selection?
@@theswede5402 it does . In fresh market . Always better. But not much better. Veges in general are expensive in Philippine and not high quality. Due to transport needs
@@ayushdutta5141 Are there any good frozen vegetables in the supermarkets? Like imported.
Don’t you get bored there?
Dont hesitate live in thailand its most cheap in thailand
dude,next time,go live in the baguio city area or nearby towns area bcuz veggies are cheap if you want to be healthy ......
Can I survive in the Philippines with a $13,000.00 pension a month? Retiring in a few months. I will be with my wife.
You should be ok if you watch your spending! 😂
Are you saying $13,000 a month or $1300 a month I don't know anybody to spends even near $13,000 a month here
To be honest with you you and your wife $1300 a month you will be struggling
Wow, what city you are living? Thats really cheap
Dumaguete
Good. Not a vid with we own our house so no costs there.
Just commenting for Al go rythum
Do you like tally better then Valencia?
Yes and no
Fast food more expensive than restaurants now
My electric is 250 USD 😠
If you aren’t halfway through eatin something before you realize what you’re eatin, are you even really eatin ? 😂
With a pool $320 is great
You mentioned your phone bill. does that include your US number? Do you still have your US number?
I think a lot of people do keep their regular phone number. I don’t think Brent does.
I'm 2nd.
2nd place is the first loser.
😥
That’s Your Lifestyle, certainly not for everyone, definitely not for me
That’s living on the El Cheapo side
Wherever I go I spend $200 a day . Lol
It’s cheap! Basically 😂
I'm one of the ones that do not like these videos . We are all different. We all spend money differently. So after you have watched 1 or 2 of them they are all the same . 😂
@@frankfurtur5531 yep . Lol
President Trump will be coming to live with you there . 😂 Are you really saying that food is good in the philippines ? 😂😂😂
Adobo, pancit, sisig, lechon only😊
I don’t think they let a criminal in the Philippines. Trump😊
Do you think any one even cares?
Nope. 😂
i wonder is anyone is ever going to make a video showing how you can live on a $6,440 a month pension, with a half million in gold in the safe. Maybe the Phils isn't where i need to be looking.
Nah you should be in New Zealand or Switzerland buddy.
Oct Cost of Living @WoodysPhilippines
You mentioned your phone bill. does that include your US number? Do you still have your US number?
No. Philippines number only
@@brentstrippin8867 but when you sign on to your banking website, don’t they wanna send you a four digit code?
@@brentstrippin8867 but when you sign on to your banking website, don’t they wanna send you a four digit code?
In which Philippines city you in octor please ?