Best Area to Stay in Manila - Neighborhood & Apartment Tour
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Best Area to Stay in Manila:
In today’s video, we’ll take a tour around the west BGC neighborhood. Then we’ll tour two very nice apartments.
Forbeswood Heights is located in the west area of Bonifacio Global City, In, my opinion, this is the best neighborhood in Manila to stay in but the quality and convenience come with a higher cost.
One-bedroom apartments in Forbeswood Heights start as low as 25,000 pesos. A nicely furnished apartment will likely be between 30 and 35,000 pesos. 5-star quality apartments with a good view are above 40,000 Philippine pesos.
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Thats great. I moved to the philippines but kept my american lifestyle. Its about 30%-50% cheaper than america over all. The best part is that my social life is incredible since I moved. There are friendly expats and friendly filipinos everywhere.
Hello, I'm thinking about retirement in Philippines. Which city or area did you decide to live?
Manila Martin friendly indeed. You can actually feel the warmness of the people and their genuine smiles.
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@@davelance8692 Live in the City try Manila or Cebu, Cebu is cheaper and its closer to Islands and beaches.
and poverty, poverty everywhere, thats why u can pay so much less
I was there at BGC for 11 days last week. I stayed at One Uptown Residence where the upscale Uptown Mall and Uptown Parade are just a walking distance away. Nice restaurants and nightclubs surrounds my Airbnb apartment. BGC is very nice place to experience indeed.
jerry d, Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your experience.
That was a LONG week !! I was there before the pandemic but then it was only seven days.
I like how you give the range of the prices and describe the location straight to the point and objectively in all your videos. This is super helpful not only for foreigners, but for citizens like me who likes to know more!
Bonifacio is nice, modern, functional and tidy. And what's more: The best international schools are all packed in Bonifacio. So, locationwise, Bonifacio is hard to beat. Still, the best place to stay in Manila are Forbes Park (North Forbes is the best), Dasmarinas and Urdaneta, all in neighboring Makati. They are absolutely top of the line gated communities, with nothing but detached houses, some of them being huge mansions in fact - and don't expect to pay less than 300.000 PHP per month. And that's a very conservative estimate.
300.000 PHP wow, can rent a huge house anywhere in the world for that much
@@smithwesson8667 it where the elites live, even local celebs dont wanna live there, not practical, only really rich people live there.
@@smithwesson8667 that's about $6000 with that money you can rent a pretty nice room in new york
WTF u talking about? 5K a month? Stop smoking!
@@matcat7623But then you would have to live in NY
You have made me reevaluate Manila as a retirement location, thank you.
Its indeed a great place to retire. The luxury of living in a condo is by far the best. No mowing of the lawn and you can hire a helper to clean or cook at your place and it's inexpensive. The only complaint I have is the electricity or Meralco(billing company) it's expensive.
Gemmel I help you find a great retirement home here in Manila. We have pre selling units in makati as of today. :)
Watch out for the air quality, it nearly killed me (I was 100% healthy when I arrived). I never go to Manila now unless absolutely necessary. Flooding is a big worry too. Sadly, we now have Covid of course, but I guess maybe that's fixed the air quality temporarily (Aug 2020)...
You pay for what you get here in BGC, one of my favorite places!
So nice to listen to a gentle voice, while describing the area. Thank you. I’ve booked there too, but not in that building, hahaha after New Year .
Hill Roberts, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. It's a great area to stay in.
I always wanted to live in the Philippines after retiring. I think that will be my new goal.
is it easy to get citizenship in philipines
@@sanjadebbarma2388 What made you think getting a citizenship is easy? It is not that easy. Besides, foreigners don't need to get a Filipino citizenship to retire in the Philippines. Are you an Indian?
Hello from a Filipino living abroad. One thing to consider in my opinion, is that if you do get Filipino citizenship, you will still be not allowed to vote.
@@wavemaker2077 that was a question. Not a statement.
@@Code_blu215 I only noticed it after I read your post. lol. Our mind is indeed programmed to read in a certain way. Since he didn't put a question mark, I read his post as a statement and not a question.
Just subscribed....thanks promoting the Philippines 👍
It is very expensive in BGC, you should try Greenhills or in Pasig City.
I bought a two bedroom condo @ The Fort 15 years ago, the value increased 3x what I paid for it. I had no idea the city was going to look like as it does now.
If I woke up in the middle of the city there’s no way you can convince me I’m in the Philippines. There’s a few cities in the States that compares to BGC.
Ray Wolf, Thanks for taking the time to share your story. congratulations on your great investment.
Ray Wolf I bought a 1-br unit with parking lot at Trion which doubled in price in 2 yrs. The owner needed cash urgently and I had some cash during that time.
Before that, I bought two adjacent units in Avida on a Pre-Selling price and at the same time they were doing some Promo/Sale. Needless to say I got a pretty good deal. In three months, the price doubled. Now it’s 3x times the price for what I paid for it. I also got one parking space. My only regret is that I should have bought 2 parking spaces instead of 1.
Tito Sirj that's how it works in Ayala Properties. We still have few projects that will soon rise in Makati.
nikki toribio which ones and how much?
Tito Sirj 3 projects as of today all in makati area.
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This is an amazing vlog, beautiful area in Metro Manila. The economy is booming, real state is growing and these video is showing how the Philippines is now catching with its neighbouring countries in Asia. Well done and thanks for sharing!
Steven Starr
Slums are everywhere dude. I’m in California and we have slums here. 😂
@@sfrealestatedealmaker6001 Not the same kind of slums though...
Terrapin alive
Pretty close tho, considering we’re not a 3rd world country our ghettos are waaaaay more VIOLENT, everyone has guns and shootings happen multiple times daily.
I went to Tondo and walked around on FOOT in Manila and I got smiles from the locals.
I drove though Compton, South Central LA and a few other ghettos in California and didn’t even feel comfortable enough to get out of my car. 😭 Big difference is our crazy violent culture, the Pinoys are peaceful, warm and loving.
@@sfrealestatedealmaker6001 Yes..they smile even though they are hungry..I went to Tondo as well on foot .I haven't been to California in a long time.I suppose is the lesser of two evils:who of the two is the worst off?
Terrapin alive
Honestly, I’d rather be hungry without bullet holes. So Tondo wins 😂 Plus poor pinoys look way happier than the thugs that are in our American ghettos...
Thanks for showing us some of the condo units at Forbestown Center - Burgos Circle areas of BGC. This area was the very first to be constructed & developed when BGC was booming back 15 yrs ago (2003). Now, the city or community has flourished and turned into a high-end and most expensive places to live in the PHL, surpassing Makati.
Kobenhaun Dnk, Thanks for adding information about the area.
Wow manila very clean amazing?
Since media almost always shows just the slums. Even teleserye (TVseries) always has slum settings.
i was there 2 times i stayed in Makati rockwell at joya towers and suites very nice next to the mall
richard none, Thanks for watching.
Thanks I’m thinking of moving to Manila BGC looks great!
William, I think BGC is the best neighborhood. The prices are high but everything is very nice.
Living Overseas TV oh thank you that’s great to hear. I don’t mind paying extra for a good location and convenience. Fortunately the Philippines is affordable with western dollars.
@Steven Starr Duterte likes China more than the US but he is not the president for life (though we wish he could be president for life). Duterte is an anomaly among the Filipinos who hated the US. The next Philippine president will not have the same foreign policy as Duterte.
very advanced, well developed clean city..
My sister based in NYC owns a huge 6-bedroom (440 sqm) penthouse in BCG and all of us siblings were asked to live there but nobody took the invitation.
I'm happy staying in Quezon City while my other siblings live in Pasig, in San Juan, and in Mandaluyong. We just go there to visit occassionally inasmuch as we were all given keys to her unit.
I have been a real estate broker for decades and I can think of a dozen other locations where I would rather live in.
Jules De Vera, Thanks for sharing your information. When I return to Manila, I'm thinking about staying in Quezon City.
Hi, why do you dislike Manila and may I ask what areas in the pH is best to live?
I stayed at tower 1 :) for 5 days on my vacation to PI last Christmas.
We bought a condo in that area. Super nice area. Cost of living is low compared to the West but of course you can live lux anywhere if you want!!
Stephen Dunn, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
That was my first time looking at Manila by video. I was there but saw not much. Main road, university and cars dealers. Nice video thank you for posting prices of everything food and apartments etc well done very relaxing to watched.
Thanks & like your video exploration.👍
Keen Channel, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. More exploration to come.
thanks man, very helpful. i just gotta get good wifi in apt before moving in to do lessons on time lol guess i'll over some days in a hotel at first like many peeps do. shoulda read that sign in the 1st one's bathroom and tried the water pressure ; ) and check the closet space.
Most foreinger that live in province just stay away from manilla to expensive
Chris Bosschaert, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I love the provinces. I'm no longer living in Manila but have been exploring other cities and the provinces.
everytime i visit my parents and i stay somewhere in ayala square. we have family in guadalupe nevo. on weekends we stroll bonifacio global city and are considering investing in a condo there
i love this place and there'll always be a piece of me in it - even with all the stares i get once i open my mouth and my valley boi comes out
great share sir this is good specially for a foreigner who wants to visit in philippines.
Very informative as always!
Subscribed, on point cover of areas to stay in Metro Manila
Dennis Ulysses, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for subscribing and taking the time to leave a comment. I will have a cost of living in Manila video coming out in the future.
New subscriber and already enjoyed this informative video. Can’t wait to go through your other videos and thanks for being our eyes and ears in sharing the beautiful places from our hometown. God bless you 💕🇵🇭
Liked and subbed on your channel. Nice to see different perspective of our beautiful country and people. Maybe it would also helped if you showed some pros and cons as well.
The best vlogg I ever see..... Informative and at the same time travel
Dan Ardales, Thank you for the encouragement. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Golf course - deserted. Gym - deserted . Pool - deserted , Public areas - deserted. At 55,000 a month for a TINY living space , hardly surprising.
only upper crunchy high society can live there and just like san francisco ca when i look up at the places at night no one lives there what a waste of space
Better than America. They don't have so many homeless people & trashes everywhere...Great job Philippines;):)
State of homelessness in the Philippines with 106 Million people vs America with 327 Million.
In 2018, about 4.5 million people are homeless or living in informal settlements in the Philippines, with its population of about 106 million, according to the statistics office. (Philippine Statistics Authority)
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In January 2018, 552,830 people were counted as homeless in the United States. Of those, 194,467 (35 percent) were un-sheltered, and 358,363 (65 percent) were sheltered. The overall homeless population on a single night represents 0.2 percent of the U.S. population, or 17 people per 10,000 in the population. (State of Homelessness in America, Sept. 2019 Council of Economic Advisers - Office of the President)
Download Link: www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/The-State-of-Homelessness-in-America.pdf
BCG Is one of the high end... you can stretch your $$$ if you go off grid... Must visit first and look for yourself..
LANA AVA, Thanks for sharing some good advice.
Nice video thank you so much 😊 God bless and peace grace to all of us 🙏🌸
Good video pal thanks 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
How I wish I could own one of the BGC's condominium unit. I love BGC it's so tidy. 🇵🇭❤️🙏😊
I miss BGC😭😭😭 we lived for 15 months and now we're back in washington
leonelle Gamboa, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Had my first child up in valenzuela, locals are awesome, cheap as chips and part of the culture instead of pretending
A bit sanitary and Eurocentric. None of the grit and real feel some might like. Great area though, very tidy and everything you want within reach. Poblacion area of Makati east of P Burgos through to the backside of Rockwell mall would be my pick. Nice planted terraced apartments with great food and bars around. Somewhere between Kalayaan and Makati High School east of P Burgos ideally. Even the east side of P Burgos below Kalayaan. Easy walk to either Rockwell or Greenbelt. It's more like old school euro style instead of that modern apartment manicured mall feel.
It's been about 24 years since I've been to the Makati and I don't even recognize it!
I remember the streets being choked with jeepnies, beat up cars of every type, and smoke-belching trucks.
You should visit the Uptown area of BGC. Its recently developed and have a more modern design in the establishments in general. They’re building a 2nd mall, just a block away from the 1st one :) you’d get a much better looking unit for your P45k, more hotel-like
I love phillpines friendly peoples God bless phillipines
I like malate the best cause everything is within walking distance
I like malate too .evrything is within reach,great hospital,malls,park,churches,bayview,casino,adult club,great restos and rent /lease is possibly half cheaper than bgc or makati.
Me three. Something about the energy of the place especially at night. It also helps that Manila is getting a major facelift.
Even girls in malate are walking distance very clean no bad smell very cheap..🤣
A good many consulate people live in BGC going to BGC from manila to very different like another world poor to rich.
Man Jim, BGC is nice but so dense and crowded. Great place to dine and party, but not to stay. Enjoy!
Uhmmmm! Everytime I go home yearly and check the area, it’s not as dense as the others.
Riri Za alam m tingin k mga inggiterong kapitbahay natin yan para k yan sila nakikita nagkokomento ng pangit s mga video ng pilipinas para walang pumuntang turista s atin.
Jeepney is probably the most economic and ICONIC way to circle around
Metro Manila and it includes a wide variety of events/entertainment that
would optionally requires you to give tips and these are drummer at
the back of the jeep, singers, people who randomly gives you a small
envelope, religious activity and the most aggressive of them all the
holdduppers especially for expats like you, DONT fight them! unless you
don't want to see the next sun rise.
Lot of memory, was living in pacific plaza towers , PPT, probably the best in town ..... for BGC , 265 k php à month ( 6k usd )
Excellent video, and highly useful as always. Thank you.
That Guy, Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
BGC is like one of the most ideal cities in Metro Manila.
Watching from Agoura hills calif
@user-vq3fp1oc3k, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
if the reason you move there is to save money this should end that. because its more there then in most cities in the U S A .
If you want to save money you should stay out from the expensive areas obviously
Reminds me of Singapore!
yeah, but a lot cheaper...
@@travelingtheworldonfingers9156 Have you been there?
i own a unit at uptown place, bgc...
I find it expensive the rent you can get cheaper in Angeles City Pampanga
But it’s not the same place. He wants to live in BGC.
yeh, looks like melbourne, i can go there if i want a break m8
Check out the neighborhood in Newport city,A very nice neighborhood near Resorts World,
Eunice Vitorillo, Thanks for the recommendation. I visited Newport City and really liked it. Maybe I will edit that video very soon.
You will enjoy the get together of supercars every Sunday morning in Burgos Circle. We own a 2br condo in BGC we purchased way back in 2004.
Dante Canillas, Wow, I bet you are glad you bought that condo back then. What a smart buy. Thanks for watching.
Those Supercars Ferrari and Lamborghinis are too noisy. Im transfering to Manila where i xan enjoy the sounds trycycicles and jeepneys. 😂
Bgc is the Manhattan of Manila 🇵🇭
Bistro Madrid and Bugsys is our fav 💖🍷
Honestly, BGC is pretty darn expensive in Philippines standard HAHAH 45K just for the rent is insane... my family pretty much only spends like 25-30k every month and everything is included there already, as in everything.
nice , where are you located?
@@mariapedrina2301 I spend about the same and with this pandemic I’m spending about $300 including amenities. 30 mins drive to MOA, NAIA and 40 mins drive to Makati.
Nice info man. I subbed.
Chet Lopez, Thanks for watching and subscribing!
they affectionately call Manila " hell on earth " lol love your TH-cam sir I think I'll sit k to cebu after 56 years in NYC I want quiet less congested
I suggest Cebu bro
Thanks for sharing.
celkon son, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Thanks for the Information Sir regards from Switzerland
You are most welcome!
Good work
Rashid Ashraf, Thanks for supporting the channel. I really appreciate your encouragement.
The Forbeswood Heights is also fondly called Gokuldham society due to the large concentration of Indian expats....
A great place to stay, it is centrally located and has all options nearby be it recreational or essential.
Clint Pinto, Thanks for watching and taking the time to sharing your information.
Thanks for the video, very helpful. Are there any fitness centers with more equipment, where I could get a membership?
QuintinBrownIPTV, Yes there are some really nice fitness centers but they are fairly expensive. There are also a few gyms that are very cheap with older equipment and no air conditioning.
@@LivingOverseasTV Outstanding, willing to pay for the things I enjoy. Last thing, the apartments that you showed, can they be rented for a month before you arrive or do you have to arrive and them secure the rental? Thank you for taking the time to respond.
How are these residential towers for earthquakes? I’ve been on the 15th floor in the Philippines during serious earthquakes and it’s scary.
BGC is a nice area if you have your own car and parking space, but if you commute, not alot of choices of rides. if commuting. No train, bus service is the BGC shuttle which get full very easily. There are jeepneys, they also get full. No P2P buses. Using grab ang taxi becomes expensive during rush hours... if you’re lucky enough to get a ride.
The subway will run through it on 2025
Milo Milo that will be in 2025. Not now. BTW my unit is at the 31 flt of the icon condo nxt to the golf course... but i still prefer to stay at greenbelt area because of convinience of transportation and places to eat, groceries, shopping, hospital.
The last one's much better . Larger room.. the golf course view is great.
rence r-23, I agree with you. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
VERY NICE AREA
Great video! How is the safety - how far can you go till it gets dangerous?
Thank u.👍
The gym looks really small also the game room the quality of the Pool Table it’s made for kids it seems like for the price of the apartment
Actually really nice place
I guess 5 stars is different there because you said that 40 thousand is the beginning of 5star living
I saw some little things in the apartment that were very old the lady said it was newly renovated just the paint I think The second apartment was alot nicer than the first one for the money
Edward Annable, Yes, you are correct. 5-star is a little different. You won't get the same detail as other places but It is a general comparison.
hi there!!!! next video show condo with better price.
Noted!
55,000 pesos plus electric, internet, water will probably be extra 10-15K pesos so looking at 65-70K pesos which is about C$1850 - 2000 thats not much off than renting a one bedroom in Toronto C$2500. People who move to Asia from western world to retire are looking to save money not spend the same. Of course if ur really rich i guess u can live in comfort in BCG, but why here why not Singapore?
Singapore is much more expensive than that
With that money here you are living in the best and richest area of the country (or one of the best for sure). If you wanna rent a room like that in the richest area in Toronto i doubt you will pay the same amount. If saving money is your priority you dont go to live in the luxury areas, obviously. You can live in other areas for a fraction of those prices
The dollar is even stronger in 2022. It’s 58:1 as of 9/20/22.
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maharluko maharluka, Thanks for your subscription.
I still have to see a vlogger features the TRUMP TOWER in Makati, MetroManila.
Will someone please.
How will CV-19 effect the economy with zero tourists and i assume business travel for the next yr? Condos prices cratering?
Byron MaidPro -Salt Lake City, I think prices will be going down for a while and there will be many good deals.
I know a few folks that love here. They have a very interesting swimming pool... Everyone can see you swimming... Hahahah
my only complain with condos in the Philippines..so small and the bathrooms are ALL terrible..check the plumbing., they always have issues with leaking.
Thank you bro.👍👍👍
Welcome 👍
beautiful... good tour!
THATS COOL COMPARE TO LIVE IN EUROPE FOR THAT AMOUNT IS NORMAL APARTMENT ONLY BUT THERE COS AREA WITH POOL HMMM
All the rentals now in metro manila is expensive than before because of the Chinese
This is true. Hopefully the POGOs will be closed and the Chinese will go back to China. There is an artificial increase in real estate prices because of them.
@@wavemaker2077yes sir the price of condo unit in china is way to expensive than in the Philippines that's why they buy in other countries like Philippines
Don’t worry. The CCP virus will bring rates down if not already.
Thanks for this helpful information but would you know whether they allow monthly rentals or does one need to sign up for 6 months to 1 year minimum?
Kar Mac, Yes, you can find monthly rentals available.
Ahhh BGC! Hardly an authentic Filipino experience. Pretty much where all the foreigners live.
Most residents are Filipino...the rich Filipinos
It looks very much Filipino for me. I did notice a lot of foreigners there but there are still a lot more Filipinos. It seems that your authentic Filipino experience means going to poor neighborhood. Go to Divisoria then if that is your thing. But that is not the only Filipino experience. Philippines doesn't equal to poor people and poor neighborhood.
Is it near High Street South? Market Market?
Manila bay or ROXAS BLVD will be the next business center of Manila.
But the ROOMS ARE MORE EXPENSIVE THERE...
I think thats BGC in Taguig .
Wreshin Linux, You are correct. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Do you think BGC is the best area to stay in Manila?
I rented a place for dec 2020 in near Venice mall is it close to market market or serenades?
Our unit s available for Long term lease. The newly built Sequoia Two Serendra. One bedroom unit, high floor and fully furnished. Sequoia has complete amenities, very near to Malls and business area. Just msg me if ur interested 😊
Bathroom counter sink need renovation too i think...😂🤣😂
Nice! Is it common to spot house geckos / lizards in these apartments?
Your answer please
Wow! Those rents are so low.
Good vlog, the apartment looking sad..
56k a month? For 1 bedroom? Really? The place, the view is awesome though..
that's a ridiculously high price to pay in se asia. even in Angeles i pay 26k pesos all inclusive for a month.
@@danhayes5225 That is Angeles City. This is BGC, the financial district of Manila.
Wavemaker Makati is the financial capital of manila.
Can you rent the place for just a month? And does the prices above includes utilities? Thanks!!!
For a month rental do Airbnd. That's the cheapest way because all the utilities are included. One bedroom is around 50USD per day in BGC