I am a 52 year old FilAm (half black American and half filipino, place of birth is the Philippines) who moved to the Philippines at the age of 37....Fortunate for me I am also a military medical retired US veteran with a pension at that time of moving here of $2,200 a month (I make much more then that currently)....I moved here because I am deemed fully disabled and unemployable and I don't regret moving here even after 15 years living here..My last US residency was San Antonio, Texas and I enjoyed my time there but the lifestyle I live now I could never afford living on 2k USD a month..I have no plans on ever moving back to the US...Thanks for the positive vlogs about living in the Philippines...
I am 30, P and T In cebu for the next few months, deciding where I want to settle in. I live comfortably but am having trouble finding people to spend time with. Because of the military I usually wake up around 4 am every day. Any suggestions on meeting morning people? I don't mind occasionally paying for things I just don't want to feel like people only spend time with me because I pay for everything. I know our situation is rare and most people work in the mornings so its difficult but maybe you've had luck. I'm usually in bed before 10 so night life is a huge rarity for me
@@just_another_bot0110 Try to visit Baguio City, north of Manila. It has a temperate climate all year round especially in the morning usually foggy. Just enjoy life and appreciate it. Good luck.
Ive been to the Philippines 3 times now. Ive rented airbnb's in BGC. You can find a very decent 1 bedroom apartment in luxury building for like $650 per month. You can also eat VERY well on a monthly budget of $500. Im not saying go out to fancy restaurants everyday in that budget but be able to buy quality food at the grocery stores to cook at home. On top of that I wouldnt necessarily say you even NEED a car living in Manila. Sure it has its conveniences but at the same time if you've ever been to Manila you know how crazy the traffic is and how people drive. I'd almost rather have someone drive me around while I relax and most definitely wouldnt want to constantly risk having someone hit my car with the way people drive there. Theres more than enough transportation to get around which you can do for about $200 per month. Your other monthly expenses: Cellphone, internet, utilities? All which cant be anything more than like $250 per month combined ($60 cell phone, $70 internet, $120 utilities). You can get pretty good health insurance for like $150 a month and have $250 left over every month for some entertainment. Total: $2000 per month for a single person. Aside from everything I just mentioned what more do you need??? If you really wanna play it safe, make it $2500. And thats in BGC. You could live literally just about anywhere else in the Philippines and cut those expenses practically in half if you chose to
Another Katrina success story! Inspirational. I'm from METAIRIE, LA, and moved to New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina. After we lost everything in Katrina, while my family moved to Virginia, I moved to Arizona, which is where I am today. It's so cool to see someone that I can relate to, doing their thing abroad. Best wishes to him!
Good interview 👍 I was in The Philippines 🇵🇭 last year, 2022. Budget. I lived in The Province. I went on $2,500 per month. I did not drive (although I miss driving in Canada 🇨🇦 and the USA US🇺🇲). Sometimes I ate vegetarian meals for better health and to keep the food budget low. Yet, I still felt and lived like a prince 🤴.
We live in Tanay, Morong area and a family of 3 on around $700. Per month before restaurants. There you can get home cooked meal 120P so for 3 meals 6 to 7 dollars 😊
I’m a 54 yr old filipino and pay $5,600 /month for my home mortgage in CA. After watching your video I feel like selling my home and just retiring in the Philippines!
The most important of all is the women. The Filipina women are young, beautiful, sexy, traditional, feminine, fit, and friendly. They will fall in love with you even if you are just an average guy that has an average height, average looks, average body, average money, average **** size, as long as you are a decent human being. Unlike in the United States where all the women only go for the top 1% of men who is 6 ft. tall, has 6 pack abs, 6 inches, 600 horse power car, making six figure income, has blonde hair, and blue eyes. This leaves the 99% of average men in the United States without any love life, no companion, sexless, lonely, and sometimes they turn into a mad man who goes out on a shooting spree killing people in a mass shooting as the only way to take revenge against the cruel world they are in. Like me, I broke up with my long term gf of 7 years from California last 2019 because she cheated on me. The dating landscape has changed so much that I have been single since 2019. I have been sexless for 4 years now. The Philippines is my only way out of this misery. Its the light at the end of the tunnel. Now I am just working my ass off, saving money, investing money, so that the time may come when I can finally go to the Philippines, meet a special girl, get married, raise a family, and live my best life. Until then, I am just here in the US to work my tail off to make sure I work as hard as I can and earn money as much as I can. I just think of it as delayed gratification.
Our 2nd home is in the Philippines. It is paid for completely. just pay taxes on it. Our home in So Cal is also paid for. So, a tip for young adults, pick your home carefully and buy the cheapest one you can afford in the "best" part of town, and you will never go wrong. By the way, I will never ever live full time in the Philippines . I do not like the food there nor the heat and humidity but it's my wife's home country. I love watching my favorite pro sports teams in person . Then there's the snow in the winter and the beaches in the summer. Las Vegas is close enough to drive there and back. There is just so much more for us in the USA. I didn't mention education institutes and employment opportunity for our children when they graduate.
I am from Texas, the economy has been on fire here. I make about $30K USD per month, and travel to Philippines and live like a King in both USA and Philippines, I also travel quit a bit to Cancun Mexico.
Keep it up Evan.....BGC and Makati is where most westerners should live. I have lived overseas, and although many westerners visit a foreign country...that is in NO WAY like living there. Western expats take heed....the third world gets old. And fast. You can't eat scenery. Don't move unless you can afford to live in a modern city like BGC.
BGC and Makati are probably great places with many aspects speaking in their favour, but we might give Tagaytay a try first (even if we can't 'eat' the scenery there). :)
First comment here - I like the new format of interviewing expats, especially the younger crowd that move to the Philippines and still needs to work. I think there are a lot of young(er) viewers interested in their stories and how they made it to move to the Philippines. However there is one recurring point in the videos/thumbnails I feel is slightly misleading .. “live like a king on 1500 usd” .. my experience in the Phils is that you can be comfortable as a single but you re far from a king. In BGC, you’d live in a studio, you have likely no car and you will still watch your expenses when you hang out at the very high end places. Cost also rise quite quickly for expats who settle down, marry, have kids etc. I think the expats who will be successful in relocating are the smart crowd and entrepreneurial (like many people on your channel). They would be successful anywhere but chose to live in the Philippines. Those who just think their money takes them further, will end up being caught up by rising costs of living and the fact that it’s very easy to lose money in PH if you re not (street) smart.
I live in a private subdivision with 24 security in Cavite. It’s just like living in BGC and Makati but the air is fresh and not polluted. No blackouts/brownouts. There’s no water cutoff. No mortgage and no car payments.
@@keithadams2368 Chech out the Nuvali area in Sta Rosa, Laguna about 45 min drive south of Metro-Manila. It has all the western standard amenities you're looking for. Lots of wide open spaces, quiet area, with less pollution.
I am a naturalized US citizen, born and raised in the Philippines. Everytime I watch your videos and I see more and more expats relocating there. I keep aaking myself, what will it take for me to move back home and still earn dollars. How can I keep paying my US ssn or a 401k? I wish I could be able to connect to these digital nomads for guidance. I live in dallas by the way and can relate to this video so much.
The answer is get a remote job like customer service rep or if you have skills and experience in IT get an IT job, or marketing jobs. Old guys you see have retirement others that aren’t that old who’s living in the PH are vets with disability pay or vets who served for 20yrs and retired and with disability pay. If you’re young like me and can work remote, you can live in the philippines and still put money on your 401k.
@@King-2077A.I. is coming for those jobs. I’m in Silicon Valley and A.I. start ups are booming here. The first jobs they’ll take over are anything that can be 100% done on the internet. Just a heads up if you’re solely relying on that type of income.
@@sfrealestatedealmaker6001 lmao if you’re gonna talk about A.I. taking over then you should talk about other jobs too. By you saying that, we all should be mindful of all sorts of jobs that can be taken over by A.I. I wouldn’t worry about A.I in our current generation, and even if it does, employing A.I. will open new jobs such as who maintain A.I., who makes them. An A.I cant take over customer service yet, we have automated service on the phone and even that cant solve customer issues and customers ended up always wanting to speech to someone. So no, put that conspiracy about AI taking over on the side my guy lmao.
Just subscribed, after watching several videos. It’s very interesting watching and learning how your guests think about our country and appreciating our own culture. Watching here in Jacksonville Florida USA 🇵🇭🇺🇸
The areas around Manilla are more geared toward the younger and remote worker expats. The better infrastructure, more 'western' type life style and easy access to the international airport are key items more tend to take for advantage 'back home'. I think Cebu and Iloilo are showing great improvement, with Cebu having the newer international airport available. I think Iloilo is probably one of the more promising cities, growing pretty quickly, but doing so in a more 'western' type build. The place is one of the best kept cities, clean and well maintained. The suburb areas are more attractive to the retired type of expats, as well as those few areas where it may be a bit cooler, as well as less expensive. Although the country is still rolling out some great infrastructure programs, as well as major renovations to some old US bases, are opening up a lot of opportunities for the people. Of course, inflation is kicking in, but not nearly what those expats were seeing 'back home'.
There are almost 200 languages spoken in the Phillipines. If you start counting dialects (ie bisayan in cebu is different than bisaya in cdo etc) it really grows.
Nuvali in Laguna is still cheaper compared to Makati and BGC but still has the vibe of both and have more wide open space, less polution, and low density development. It has world class hospitals, major malls like Ayala Malls, SM (soon to open) S&R, Landers in the area and only minutes drive to Tagaytay City.
Tacloban in Leyte where the US forces under Gen Douglas McArthur landed to liberate the Philippines from the Japanese during WW2. Battle of Leyte Gulf was the largest naval battle in history.
Im from Beaumont area and plan to visit soon for exploratory places to settle. Also planning on retirement in the Manila area probably BGC or Makati. Too much toxicity here in the US, poor political climate, gun violence, hate culture, rising cost of living, homelessness etc. Dude you made the right move.
Could I ask your guy some questions? Fascinating interview. I am making the move to the Philippines in just a couple of weeks. I will arrive in Manila around the 12th. I will be reading medical imaging part time remotely (diagnostic radiologist), I'm curious which areas should I stick to for relatively fast internet? I think they're recommended 100+ megabits per second
If you may, could you put me in touch with a realtor that would be willing to show me places all around the Manila area? Thanks! Looking to do a 6-12 month lease
Check out Nuvali in Laguna area. It's only 45 min to an hour drive south of Metro-Manila. The rent there is still cheaper compared to BGC or Makati with the same conveniences of BGC or Makati. Lots of open spaces, less polution, less traffic.
Check out the countries 5G map. It is true 5G ( I stream on to a 55 inch TV through a phone) Instead of fast, look for reliability as these guys discuss. BGC/Makati/Rockwell (if you can afford it) are popular due to fewer outages, and huge generator backups and being very modern. Infra.
@@georgeandy6923 yes my monthly bills are 120 rent 40 water. 80 motorcycle. 200 food 90 elec total around 550 a month I make 2000. The rest is mine !! 1400 left 70 thousand paso for me I can do and go anyplace I want
@@wayne8939Appreciate that info Brother! I'm thinking of retiring overseas and leaving the USA. The situation over here is getting crazier by the day, LOL!! So where exactly in the PI are you living, and what size unit do you have? That is a Great Price, and overall a Great Monthly Budget to have!!
@@georgeandy6923 I live in the province 120 rent 100 elec. 200 food 80 motorcycle. Free internet 40 water that is total American dollars a month I make 2000. I live well
another thing i wanted to point out that i feel like alot of people dont say as a reason they wanna live in the Philippines is the ease of getting beautiful women. Everytime Ive been to the Philippines (in my experience, yours my vary) I get a HUGEEE amount of attention from people in general. Like its night and day from how it is here in southern california. Im a decent looking dude, relatively in shape, 34 years old and dress pretty well for context. But when I walk around in the philippines, I get sooo many eyes on me that I feel like a bit of a celebrity. Its awesome! I feel like i could literally pull any chick I want. Even more so when you visit smaller cities like Tuguegarao where theres not nearly as many tourists. In my time there I think I saw max 2 other people who werent Filipino. Got even more attention there. I could only imagine what it would be like to go to a province. And thats something I think alot of these dudes leave out is the amount of attention/ease of getting girls you can get when in the Philippines. And on top of that, its not like living here in SoCal where girls expectations are so fuckin high and through the roof. Filipina girls are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much easier to please and make happy. This is a MASSIVE reason I love the Philippines and I know damn well im not the only guy who feels that way. I love the attention!
Yeah you need to watch out. Lots of filipina gold diggers. You should only spend around 10k to 30k php a month for a filipina, if you are spending more than 100k php a month then you are getting robbed.
At 1500 if you are living like a king id be fine paying the same im paying for all my rent combined at 800$. While I did maximum bargain shopping for the places i selected, they are 20- 30 miles apart and the storage warehouse i co rent in the west side Chicago is not a good neighborhood. Id be perfectly happy managing some airbnbs remotely from a place in Makati or maybe eastwood. Lifes too short not to live well... the Philippines is the greatest value i feel on the face of the earth
I agree about 75 percent of AMERICA 🇺🇸 is unaffordable on fixed income like Social Security. Whereas about 80 percent of the Philippines 🇵🇭 is affordable having a Social Security monthly retirement. Great information interview. GOD SPEED PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭
US expat living in Tungkil, Cebu. Define " like a king". I live in a two unit townhouse that has been converted to one very large unit. I need my space. Paid $108000 for it. I would not get a shoebox condo in Cebu City. I like large homes. My wife and I live VERY comfortably on $5,000 a month. I would not live here on under 3,000$ a month if I wanted to live an American lifestyle.
Great content!! Do you have any vlog discussing the logistics of moving to the Philippines. I was born and raised in the Philippines and we've been living in California for the past 16 years. My husband (Veteran) and kids( 12 and 10) are finally moving permanently to the Philippines and your videos are very encouraging!
For all the countries in the world's, why the Philippines??? Third world country, humidity is up to the roof, foods sucks, brown out everywhere, healthcare is one of the worst and most of all..the corruption???.. But you know what...... ITS STILL MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES!!!!! I lived in the USA for over 40 years but was born here, i always see myself coming back where my hearts is. After working over 35 years in the USA its time for me to enjoy the love of my country. Beautiful beaches, underated food, welcoming people, cost of living and so on and on...
Idk all bout "the food sucks" lol or oh no high humidity.... lol i can deal with humidity but forget going through another polar vortex winter. I refuse to shovel another driveway for as long as i live
Haha you act like we don’t have humidity and corruption in the states 😂 most cities are basically 3rd world countries (Oakland, California, etc). At least the Philippines has a warm and friendly culture.
That's great 👍👍 God knows that you are a great person Good luck with you ❤ God is good always 🙏 I'm talking about your friend the black guy...and you too Filipino Guy you are a great person ❤️ love one another 😊
I lived in Davao 6 months . My cheapest Month was $1000 . My most expensive month was still less than $1500.this was paying for a hotel room daily so it can be done even cheaper. Eating only room service , take out , and food panda. So Also can be done cheaper. King is a strong word. But I lived good . Netflix , aircon , hot water . 3 meals a day . Beers cola water etc. some bar visits . Usually as a couple. Still $1000-$1500 with $1500-$2000 I could even go to the bar and party a couple times a week. Studio or 1bdrm even in makati can be found for $300. In Davao $200 easy to find . But again as a king ? Maybe $4000 for that . Close to western lifestyle can be done for $1500. Like any country sky is the limit you can spend $10,000 it’s on you
I think that living in the Philippines is great for anyone who desires a tropical and somewhat affordable lifestyle. I’m in my early 50’s and plan to move there after I retire. In the meantime I’m purchasing investment property in Bohol. My decision to move to Phills is not based on the fact that I can live better there than in the states. I’ll be selling my houses, property, vehicles, and will have at least $300k cash in the bank moving abroad. And my military pension is over $5k USD monthly, not to mention my 401k and other investments. Could I live like a King in the Philippines? For sure, because I’m already living well in the States. So again, everyone has their own reasons for moving there. Me? I’m just sick of the States and am ready to live the remainder of my days in “paradise” surrounded by beautiful people.
That is true, the Philippines is not all apples and peaches so does the USA. I've been living here in Californai for about 50 years and I saw the transformation of the country from honey to lemon. Lots and lots of homeless people who trash and dirty up places they move into and touch. The decays of the infrastructures is very imminent all across the nation. The only and richest nation that do not have any bullet train nor a more modern railway system. Where the government cannot seem to get along between the two political parties, to the detriments of their constituents and the American people. I could go on and on. Nothing beats the simple life with all the amenities of a more modern nation.
Here we go again - another $1500 budget "story" - only this time it's from one of the most expensive areas in the Philippines ! -- I can only imagine one of the least expensive areas and what he might be spending - although 'he' obviously wouldn't be comfortable there. -- Perhaps others certainly may be. --?-- After listening to a years worth of various videos and opinions - it is very clear that the more frugal you can be comfortable with - the cheaper you will be able to live over there. Simple and much easier than the US for those with the guts to just go ! -- Good health is ""highly recommended"" as a peace of mind prerequisite for numerous reasons.
I live in Makati and I wouldn't want to live on $1500. I like having a car, a housekeeper and I like western food cooked at home. My budget runs closer $3000 a month. I do know lots of guys that live on $1500-2000 a month though. Their big cost is rent and American food.
True. This gentlemen has only been here since April. Also after being in Cebu for a while I can tell you it’s very hard to work remote supporting US biz. You have to work a lot of nights and it becomes draining. Would like to hear from this gentleman in 5 years and see where he is.
Good interview. How old is this gentleman? Remote work supporting the US is going to be a struggle in the long run especially cause you will have to work quite a few nights if you really want to support and meet with US clients and partners. It can be done but imo only for a few years.
Wish you let him keep talking instead of interrupt cuz he was clearly boutta say the total cost of a comparable Grab McDonald’s order. I’m using it’s like $5-10 but would like to have heard from someone with first person experience.
The millennial generation really got the bad end of that ownership/income stick. Boomers took it all, Gen X also rid that high but for us and Gen Z it’s fucked.
USD1500 is only translates Php.88k you won't live like a king in this country on that amount especially if you live in upper middle or high end areas of Metro Manila.
@@pinoytunes7707 I know some surgeons from Philippines who migrated to the US and now work as RN and they make more money here as nurses. Yea a few surgeons there may make P1M/mo in the Philippines, that's about $20,000/mo. That's attainable here by RNs especially in CA or NY. I am not a nurse or doctor, I am a bank VP (Credit Risk quant) and I make more than $20,000/mo base, 9-5 job, working from home 100%, not managing anybody. Just saying, even the top surgeons in the Philippines are way underpaid.
I love your blog , but you can't live like a king on $1500 , some places $1500 you can survive , but not king status . King maybe $4000 , go where you want when you want. Don't scrimp on food . When traveling stay in good hotels and participate in water sports etc.
It all depends on your life setup. $1,500 can get you a nice lifestyle but at the end of the day it comes down to your spending habits. Floyd here lives in a very nice part of makati for a decent price!
@@TheSavvyExpatI love Floyd 's budget. He is living in a nice area, and saving money and traveling to other areas in the Philippines. Why use your whole money budget just to live in an expensive Condo and city? Why make other people richer? Enjoy your life in the Philippines!
Sorry but 1500 isn’t going to be living like a king especially in the north end of Makati near Burgos. Makati near Greenbelt or BGC with a lot more than 1500 you still wouldn’t be living like a king. Yes you will do ok but nothing extravagant. To be able to do whatever you like has to be $3+. With 4-5k now you’re living really well.
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I am working now in Kuwait as an OFW nurse, I'm just worried that in a couple of years, maybe Ph would be filled with foreigners who decided to be there permanently..
King or kings live in large great house ? Drive fine cars, got maids , driver, eat fine food and drinks . Your buddy going to get tired of you not being there doing your part and all of his Nice dream , but hitting bar out late at night will get old ,you see them old men there why they there . Do not listen to the lie they tell . It take money to live there or here .. . Better get use doing U tube a lot . Unless you got million . Then you can ….Take this advice and go home And enjoy your family
Why you sell real estate if people can not afford . You think they going to let you come there and get a job , while they do without . Land buyer not be done by you ,but best luck to you and your dream .
I bitched when my monthly expenses went above $1500 in BGC. Inflation is hitting the area hard! Cost up 30% in 3 years from $1200/mo to $1600/mo so we only go to restaurants 3 times a week now.
Philippines is not the land of opportunity for foreigners to invest or settle Foreigners can't own lands & full business ownership in PH (the 60/40 Filipino first policy) Foreigners can obtain PH citizenship if born & raised in PH like the prominent Spanish Ayala family which is not the case of most foreigners They say that "Its more fun in the Philippines" its true for rich Filipinos only
However, Non-Philippine nationals may own up to one hundred percent (100%) of domestic market enterprises unless foreign ownership therein is prohibited or limited by the Constitution existing law or the Foreign Investment Negative List.
@@amaliahightowerForeigners in PH don't enjoy same rights as Filipinos & can be deported for overtaying in PH If you don't believe the facts that I've stated you can ask a PH laywer or the PH Bureau of immigration about it PH is certainly not more fun for 2nd class citizen foreigners
As a retired expat it’s still affordable if have a sustainable monthly income. Just rent, anyways your days are not long if you’re a retired senior citizen. Why invest on a business when you’re retired. You should have done it when you were young. Enjoy a stress free life. Some humans are just greedy and don’t enjoy on what they have. All that material possession and wealth you cant bring with you after life.
@@bayareatandersYes we can't bring with us our material possession & wealth after life but we certainly need it while we're still alive Foreigners in PH don't enjoy same rights of Filipinos & can be deported for overstaying Filipinos in general are not racist but the PH gov. is
Easy to live well in the Philippines if single with no kids making US wages. What about families with kids from the US working wages in the Philippines? What opportunities are there? If you guys were making local wages would you still have same lifestyle as right now? These interviews just show how much more your usd gets in a 3rd world foreign countries. Nothing more.
You guys are encouraging People to move to The Nice Side of The Ghetto. It's still the Ghetto. In addition, the seafood is great in Leyte but there's a different level of poverty in Tacloban, Leyte. Make sure the people you're with are willing to protect you before going there.
Floyd lives in an amazing part of Makati, gets to enjoy much leisure and recreational activities on a day to day basis, and travels out to the province. He's living well.
The question to ask is what does the average Filipinos earn per month? I heard between 400 to 500 USD'S a month. 1500 to 1800 USD'S per month would be considered a luxury in the Philippines. Also, you have to consider how many people are living in the household. The more people in the house, the less 1500 to 1800 USD'S will go. For one person 1500 to 1800 USD'S living in BGC or Makati is a nice lifestyle.
He still in honeymoon stage. Give it 5 years. The traffic will be crazy. Just keep living. You get older your diet will have to change. It’s gonna change.
You'll get older here in the States with all the stress in life. With the high cost of rental, housing, medical cost, insurance, utilities, food etc. that you have to deal with financially every month, will surely lessen your life expectancy. Also, life is boring here.......you can have all the material things in life but still you won't be happy. Material things are just temporary happiness...........it's the people.
@@edmhie1 understand me now. I retired from USA after working 43 years there. I was Marine 20 years and federal government for 23. Moved back to Philippines when I was 63. Living here is like being married. You go thru these different stages. Like honeymoon stage nothing bothers you. But over time the novelty wears off and the little stuff starts to creep in. Is just way we are as people. When you move here and you are young you have all this energy. After a while you run out things to do here. And you really need to use your young years to make enough money to help you as senior. So living here as young person you have to make living. Vice being older you done all that. You done dinner now you enjoying desert. I first came here in 1971. Was station here Subic 1987-89. Been in and out many times. Living here is different than all the other stuff. As you age you usually want more quite times. It’s hard get that in city and even some provinces with karaoke. My point being you got keep making money when you young to have it at end. Wise not waste youth. Jobs hard find here unless you got a good thing via internet. But u got to keep that going.
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I am a 52 year old FilAm (half black American and half filipino, place of birth is the Philippines) who moved to the Philippines at the age of 37....Fortunate for me I am also a military medical retired US veteran with a pension at that time of moving here of $2,200 a month (I make much more then that currently)....I moved here because I am deemed fully disabled and unemployable and I don't regret moving here even after 15 years living here..My last US residency was San Antonio, Texas and I enjoyed my time there but the lifestyle I live now I could never afford living on 2k USD a month..I have no plans on ever moving back to the US...Thanks for the positive vlogs about living in the Philippines...
I am 30, P and T
In cebu for the next few months, deciding where I want to settle in. I live comfortably but am having trouble finding people to spend time with. Because of the military I usually wake up around 4 am every day. Any suggestions on meeting morning people? I don't mind occasionally paying for things I just don't want to feel like people only spend time with me because I pay for everything. I know our situation is rare and most people work in the mornings so its difficult but maybe you've had luck.
I'm usually in bed before 10 so night life is a huge rarity for me
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Try to visit Baguio City, north of Manila. It has a temperate climate all year round especially in the morning usually foggy.
Just enjoy life and appreciate it.
Good luck.
I am 43 fil am in Chicago and also coming to this realization.
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@@just_another_bot0110You’ll get bored quick. Manila is the place to be.
Pinoy Floyd has the gift of gab. He will go far in life.
I noticed that too! Floyd’s a very articulate guy, loved this conversation with him.
Really awesome I’m currently in Houston packing up my things moving back to Bacolod.
Safe travels!
Nice, from Houston too
Ive been to the Philippines 3 times now. Ive rented airbnb's in BGC. You can find a very decent 1 bedroom apartment in luxury building for like $650 per month. You can also eat VERY well on a monthly budget of $500. Im not saying go out to fancy restaurants everyday in that budget but be able to buy quality food at the grocery stores to cook at home. On top of that I wouldnt necessarily say you even NEED a car living in Manila. Sure it has its conveniences but at the same time if you've ever been to Manila you know how crazy the traffic is and how people drive. I'd almost rather have someone drive me around while I relax and most definitely wouldnt want to constantly risk having someone hit my car with the way people drive there. Theres more than enough transportation to get around which you can do for about $200 per month. Your other monthly expenses: Cellphone, internet, utilities? All which cant be anything more than like $250 per month combined ($60 cell phone, $70 internet, $120 utilities). You can get pretty good health insurance for like $150 a month and have $250 left over every month for some entertainment. Total: $2000 per month for a single person. Aside from everything I just mentioned what more do you need??? If you really wanna play it safe, make it $2500. And thats in BGC. You could live literally just about anywhere else in the Philippines and cut those expenses practically in half if you chose to
Another Katrina success story! Inspirational. I'm from METAIRIE, LA, and moved to New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina. After we lost everything in Katrina, while my family moved to Virginia, I moved to Arizona, which is where I am today. It's so cool to see someone that I can relate to, doing their thing abroad. Best wishes to him!
Man, glad that both you and Floyd made it alright. It was a tough time. More power to you brother!
Philippines get to experience more hurricane than the US and much more STRONGER. We name them after the 26 Letters of the alphabet.
Good interview 👍
I was in The Philippines 🇵🇭 last year, 2022.
Budget. I lived in The Province. I went on $2,500 per month. I did not drive (although I miss driving in Canada 🇨🇦 and the USA US🇺🇲). Sometimes I ate vegetarian meals for better health and to keep the food budget low. Yet, I still felt and lived like a prince 🤴.
I can’t wait to be there soon the US and Canada are truly suffering it’s time to live a better life ❤
I can’t imagine the winters in Canada 🥶
We live in Tanay, Morong area and a family of 3 on around $700. Per month before restaurants. There you can get home cooked meal 120P so for 3 meals 6 to 7 dollars 😊
Fun until you need emergency medical services 😂 don’t get into an accident 911 doesn’t exist.
@@sfrealestatedealmaker6001 we live close to Antipolo City and I've been to emergency twice already 🙃
Philippines now is so welcoming to US citizens. Even your military bases are moving here. There are actually 9 bases disguise as EDCA.
The USA is here to protect. No more Chinese Fisherman stealing your food and starving the fishing communities there.😢
So smart, I love hearing stories like this . Online work and the Philippines is an awesome life hack. Make sure to explore our beautiful islands.
Internet in provinces isn’t an issue with starlink now :). Just link it up with a solar setup and you will be bullet proof.
I’m a 54 yr old filipino and pay $5,600 /month for my home mortgage in CA. After watching your video I feel like selling my home and just retiring in the Philippines!
You must have purchased your home recently for paying that kind of money.
But how do you pay for that $5600 mortgage?! You rich my guy!!
The most important of all is the women. The Filipina women are young, beautiful, sexy, traditional, feminine, fit, and friendly. They will fall in love with you even if you are just an average guy that has an average height, average looks, average body, average money, average **** size, as long as you are a decent human being. Unlike in the United States where all the women only go for the top 1% of men who is 6 ft. tall, has 6 pack abs, 6 inches, 600 horse power car, making six figure income, has blonde hair, and blue eyes. This leaves the 99% of average men in the United States without any love life, no companion, sexless, lonely, and sometimes they turn into a mad man who goes out on a shooting spree killing people in a mass shooting as the only way to take revenge against the cruel world they are in. Like me, I broke up with my long term gf of 7 years from California last 2019 because she cheated on me. The dating landscape has changed so much that I have been single since 2019. I have been sexless for 4 years now. The Philippines is my only way out of this misery. Its the light at the end of the tunnel. Now I am just working my ass off, saving money, investing money, so that the time may come when I can finally go to the Philippines, meet a special girl, get married, raise a family, and live my best life. Until then, I am just here in the US to work my tail off to make sure I work as hard as I can and earn money as much as I can. I just think of it as delayed gratification.
Our 2nd home is in the Philippines. It is paid for completely. just pay taxes on it. Our home in So Cal is also paid for. So, a tip for young adults, pick your home carefully and buy the cheapest one you can afford in the "best" part of town, and you will never go wrong. By the way, I will never ever live full time in the Philippines . I do not like the food there nor the heat and humidity but it's my wife's home country. I love watching my favorite pro sports teams in person . Then there's the snow in the winter and the beaches in the summer. Las Vegas is close enough to drive there and back. There is just so much more for us in the USA. I didn't mention education institutes and employment opportunity for our children when they graduate.
I am from Texas, the economy has been on fire here. I make about $30K USD per month, and travel to Philippines and live like a King in both USA and Philippines, I also travel quit a bit to Cancun Mexico.
wow sanal all $30k a month
A lot of money to spend..wow..
Keep it up Evan.....BGC and Makati is where most westerners should live. I have lived overseas, and although many westerners visit a foreign country...that is in NO WAY like living there.
Western expats take heed....the third world gets old. And fast. You can't eat scenery.
Don't move unless you can afford to live in a modern city like BGC.
Took the words right out of my mouth, completely agree with 100% of this 🔥
I also agree. I lived in Malate years back and couldn’t hack it. 😂 if I went back to PH I’d be in either BGC or Makati.
BGC and Makati are probably great places with many aspects speaking in their favour, but we might give Tagaytay a try first (even if we can't 'eat' the scenery there). :)
First comment here - I like the new format of interviewing expats, especially the younger crowd that move to the Philippines and still needs to work. I think there are a lot of young(er) viewers interested in their stories and how they made it to move to the Philippines. However there is one recurring point in the videos/thumbnails I feel is slightly misleading .. “live like a king on 1500 usd” .. my experience in the Phils is that you can be comfortable as a single but you re far from a king. In BGC, you’d live in a studio, you have likely no car and you will still watch your expenses when you hang out at the very high end places. Cost also rise quite quickly for expats who settle down, marry, have kids etc.
I think the expats who will be successful in relocating are the smart crowd and entrepreneurial (like many people on your channel). They would be successful anywhere but chose to live in the Philippines. Those who just think their money takes them further, will end up being caught up by rising costs of living and the fact that it’s very easy to lose money in PH if you re not (street) smart.
I live in a private subdivision with 24 security in Cavite. It’s just like living in BGC and Makati but the air is fresh and not polluted. No blackouts/brownouts. There’s no water cutoff. No mortgage and no car payments.
What is the name of the area in Cavite,air in Manila made me really sick.
@@keithadams2368It’s houses and not condos. So if you’re a foreigner you can’t buy here unless you have a Filipina wife or girlfriend.
@@keithadams2368 Chech out the Nuvali area in Sta Rosa, Laguna about 45 min drive south of Metro-Manila. It has all the western standard amenities you're looking for. Lots of wide open spaces, quiet area, with less pollution.
@@keithadams2368better move to Subic, Baguio or Clark
It would be nice to have someone like your guest serve as a liaison between potential potential US Expatriates and the Philippine real estate market.
I am a naturalized US citizen, born and raised in the Philippines. Everytime I watch your videos and I see more and more expats relocating there. I keep aaking myself, what will it take for me to move back home and still earn dollars. How can I keep paying my US ssn or a 401k? I wish I could be able to connect to these digital nomads for guidance. I live in dallas by the way and can relate to this video so much.
The answer is get a remote job like customer service rep or if you have skills and experience in IT get an IT job, or marketing jobs. Old guys you see have retirement others that aren’t that old who’s living in the PH are vets with disability pay or vets who served for 20yrs and retired and with disability pay. If you’re young like me and can work remote, you can live in the philippines and still put money on your 401k.
@@King-2077A.I. is coming for those jobs. I’m in Silicon Valley and A.I. start ups are booming here. The first jobs they’ll take over are anything that can be 100% done on the internet. Just a heads up if you’re solely relying on that type of income.
@@sfrealestatedealmaker6001 lmao if you’re gonna talk about A.I. taking over then you should talk about other jobs too. By you saying that, we all should be mindful of all sorts of jobs that can be taken over by A.I. I wouldn’t worry about A.I in our current generation, and even if it does, employing A.I. will open new jobs such as who maintain A.I., who makes them. An A.I cant take over customer service yet, we have automated service on the phone and even that cant solve customer issues and customers ended up always wanting to speech to someone. So no, put that conspiracy about AI taking over on the side my guy lmao.
Move your 401k to annuity you won't lose money when the market is down
Macdonald in California is now $9.00 and some cents
Just subscribed, after watching several videos. It’s very interesting watching and learning how your guests think about our country and appreciating our own culture. Watching here in Jacksonville Florida USA 🇵🇭🇺🇸
wow! this is the first time i heard from your vlog an expat going Tacloban .. it is much cheaper here and i hope your friend will enjoy.😊
The areas around Manilla are more geared toward the younger and remote worker expats. The better infrastructure, more 'western' type life style and easy access to the international airport are key items more tend to take for advantage 'back home'. I think Cebu and Iloilo are showing great improvement, with Cebu having the newer international airport available. I think Iloilo is probably one of the more promising cities, growing pretty quickly, but doing so in a more 'western' type build. The place is one of the best kept cities, clean and well maintained.
The suburb areas are more attractive to the retired type of expats, as well as those few areas where it may be a bit cooler, as well as less expensive. Although the country is still rolling out some great infrastructure programs, as well as major renovations to some old US bases, are opening up a lot of opportunities for the people. Of course, inflation is kicking in, but not nearly what those expats were seeing 'back home'.
Yeah if you’re old and want “quiet” the provinces are where you’ll find it. I’ll get bored too quickly.
There are almost 200 languages spoken in the Phillipines. If you start counting dialects (ie bisayan in cebu is different than bisaya in cdo etc) it really grows.
Nuvali in Laguna is still cheaper compared to Makati and BGC but still has the vibe of both and have more wide open space, less polution, and low density development. It has world class hospitals, major malls like Ayala Malls, SM (soon to open) S&R, Landers in the area and only minutes drive to Tagaytay City.
That's where we live, AMAIA Steps Condominium in Nuvali. We're FilAm expats.
Cheaper doesn’t mean “better”. Most expats like electricity 😂 brown outs happen often outside of BGC & Makati.
@@sfrealestatedealmaker6001whatever dude you don’t even know what you’re talking abouy lol
@@sfrealestatedealmaker6001 Checkout Tagaytay first before talking shit.
i heard about this place too.
Tacloban in Leyte where the US forces under Gen Douglas McArthur landed to liberate the Philippines from the Japanese during WW2. Battle of Leyte Gulf was the largest naval battle in history.
Bro, you're the master dapper.. Those pops 🤝 are immaculate 😂❤
Thang echoed 😂😂
Wish you the best in the Philippines Floyd.
Please mention health care. Will I be able to use tricare in Philippines? Thank you! ❤your videos! Good job!
Great choice! Makati is my favorite location in the Philippines. I’d love to move there permanently.
Im from Beaumont area and plan to visit soon for exploratory places to settle. Also planning on retirement in the Manila area probably BGC or Makati. Too much toxicity here in the US, poor political climate, gun violence, hate culture, rising cost of living, homelessness etc. Dude you made the right move.
I like how to show segments so I can choose most relevant at time of listening.
Could I ask your guy some questions? Fascinating interview. I am making the move to the Philippines in just a couple of weeks. I will arrive in Manila around the 12th. I will be reading medical imaging part time remotely (diagnostic radiologist), I'm curious which areas should I stick to for relatively fast internet? I think they're recommended 100+ megabits per second
If you may, could you put me in touch with a realtor that would be willing to show me places all around the Manila area? Thanks! Looking to do a 6-12 month lease
Check out Nuvali in Laguna area. It's only 45 min to an hour drive south of Metro-Manila. The rent there is still cheaper compared to BGC or Makati with the same conveniences of BGC or Makati. Lots of open spaces, less polution, less traffic.
@@Re3iRtHgoogle PLDT. It’s cheaper than Starlink.
@@Re3iRtHJustin Spencer channel with 12k plus subscribers. His videos has realtors names and contact #
Check out the countries 5G map. It is true 5G ( I stream on to a 55 inch TV through a phone)
Instead of fast, look for reliability as these guys discuss. BGC/Makati/Rockwell (if you can afford it) are popular due to fewer outages, and huge generator backups and being very modern. Infra.
Very interesting and informative content.
Me too brother I also am from Houston I have retired here in the. Philippines and I live like a king never going back !!
I'm curious....are you able to do this on $1,500 per month?
@@georgeandy6923 yes my monthly bills are 120 rent 40 water. 80 motorcycle. 200 food 90 elec total around 550 a month I make 2000. The rest is mine !! 1400 left 70 thousand paso for me I can do and go anyplace I want
@@wayne8939Appreciate that info Brother! I'm thinking of retiring overseas and leaving the USA. The situation over here is getting crazier by the day, LOL!! So where exactly in the PI are you living, and what size unit do you have? That is a Great Price, and overall a Great Monthly Budget to have!!
@@georgeandy6923 I live in the province 120 rent 100 elec. 200 food 80 motorcycle. Free internet 40 water that is total American dollars a month I make 2000. I live well
@@georgeandy6923 people here very friendly hardly no crime or drugs no one carrys a gun unless your law beautiful beaches and women
another thing i wanted to point out that i feel like alot of people dont say as a reason they wanna live in the Philippines is the ease of getting beautiful women. Everytime Ive been to the Philippines (in my experience, yours my vary) I get a HUGEEE amount of attention from people in general. Like its night and day from how it is here in southern california. Im a decent looking dude, relatively in shape, 34 years old and dress pretty well for context. But when I walk around in the philippines, I get sooo many eyes on me that I feel like a bit of a celebrity. Its awesome! I feel like i could literally pull any chick I want. Even more so when you visit smaller cities like Tuguegarao where theres not nearly as many tourists. In my time there I think I saw max 2 other people who werent Filipino. Got even more attention there. I could only imagine what it would be like to go to a province. And thats something I think alot of these dudes leave out is the amount of attention/ease of getting girls you can get when in the Philippines. And on top of that, its not like living here in SoCal where girls expectations are so fuckin high and through the roof. Filipina girls are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much easier to please and make happy. This is a MASSIVE reason I love the Philippines and I know damn well im not the only guy who feels that way. I love the attention!
Yeah you need to watch out. Lots of filipina gold diggers. You should only spend around 10k to 30k php a month for a filipina, if you are spending more than 100k php a month then you are getting robbed.
@@javier.alvarez764gold diggers are everywhere not only in Philippines.
money attention prolly 😂
@StrongerThanEver84: No offense, but if you don't mind my asking, I'm curious....what race are you?
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1500 dollars is a huge money if you budget it for a month
At 1500 if you are living like a king id be fine paying the same im paying for all my rent combined at 800$. While I did maximum bargain shopping for the places i selected, they are 20- 30 miles apart and the storage warehouse i co rent in the west side Chicago is not a good neighborhood. Id be perfectly happy managing some airbnbs remotely from a place in Makati or maybe eastwood. Lifes too short not to live well... the Philippines is the greatest value i feel on the face of the earth
Can’t wait to retire in the Philippines me and my husband bought 2 condos and start traveling ✈️😄
I agree about 75 percent of AMERICA 🇺🇸 is unaffordable on fixed income like Social Security. Whereas about 80 percent of the Philippines 🇵🇭 is affordable having a Social Security monthly retirement. Great information interview. GOD SPEED PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭
Calling all nomads, The Philippines is the best place in Asia to live , affordability and ease plus the simple type of life.
US expat living in Tungkil, Cebu. Define " like a king". I live in a two unit townhouse that has been converted to one very large unit. I need my space. Paid $108000 for it. I would not get a shoebox condo in Cebu City. I like large homes. My wife and I live VERY comfortably on $5,000 a month. I would not live here on under 3,000$ a month if I wanted to live an American lifestyle.
Great content!! Do you have any vlog discussing the logistics of moving to the Philippines. I was born and raised in the Philippines and we've been living in California for the past 16 years. My husband (Veteran) and kids( 12 and 10) are finally moving permanently to the Philippines and your videos are very encouraging!
Electricity and internet connection are one of the problems here in Palawan..All i can say is welcome to Palawan dude!😅
Good points!
That Dap!! Sheesh
CLEANNN
For all the countries in the world's, why the Philippines??? Third world country, humidity is up to the roof, foods sucks, brown out everywhere, healthcare is one of the worst and most of all..the corruption???.. But you know what......
ITS STILL MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES!!!!!
I lived in the USA for over 40 years but was born here, i always see myself coming back where my hearts is. After working over 35 years in the USA its time for me to enjoy the love of my country. Beautiful beaches, underated food, welcoming people, cost of living and so on and on...
There are corruptions even in a developed country.
Idk all bout "the food sucks" lol or oh no high humidity.... lol i can deal with humidity but forget going through another polar vortex winter. I refuse to shovel another driveway for as long as i live
You just described Houston to N.O.
Exceptions: Food along US Gulf is great, though the political corruption in the US is worse than PHI
Haha you act like we don’t have humidity and corruption in the states 😂 most cities are basically 3rd world countries (Oakland, California, etc). At least the Philippines has a warm and friendly culture.
@@edmhie1 even here in Chicago corruption is existing.. not surprising anymore. It’s part of being normal..
That's great 👍👍 God knows that you are a great person Good luck with you ❤ God is good always 🙏 I'm talking about your friend the black guy...and you too Filipino Guy you are a great person ❤️ love one another 😊
I lived in Davao 6 months . My cheapest Month was $1000 . My most expensive month was still less than $1500.this was paying for a hotel room daily so it can be done even cheaper. Eating only room service , take out , and food panda. So Also can be done cheaper. King is a strong word. But I lived good . Netflix , aircon , hot water . 3 meals a day . Beers cola water etc. some bar visits . Usually as a couple. Still $1000-$1500 with $1500-$2000 I could even go to the bar and party a couple times a week. Studio or 1bdrm even in makati can be found for $300. In Davao $200 easy to find . But again as a king ? Maybe $4000 for that . Close to western lifestyle can be done for $1500. Like any country sky is the limit you can spend $10,000 it’s on you
These people that say they live like a king for $1K really haven't experienced how kings live. Comfortable living is more appropriate.
Wow very inspiring story❤
I think that living in the Philippines is great for anyone who desires a tropical and somewhat affordable lifestyle. I’m in my early 50’s and plan to move there after I retire. In the meantime I’m purchasing investment property in Bohol. My decision to move to Phills is not based on the fact that I can live better there than in the states. I’ll be selling my houses, property, vehicles, and will have at least $300k cash in the bank moving abroad. And my military pension is over $5k USD monthly, not to mention my 401k and other investments. Could I live like a King in the Philippines? For sure, because I’m already living well in the States. So again, everyone has their own reasons for moving there. Me? I’m just sick of the States and am ready to live the remainder of my days in “paradise” surrounded by beautiful people.
So many people say the Philippines but they never say where in the PI they can live on $X a month.
Province
cool guy, get him back again.
Coming soon!
That is true, the Philippines is not all apples and peaches so does the USA. I've been living here in Californai for about 50 years and I saw the transformation of the country from honey to lemon. Lots and lots of homeless people who trash and dirty up places they move into and touch. The decays of the infrastructures is very imminent all across the nation. The only and richest nation that do not have any bullet train nor a more modern railway system. Where the government cannot seem to get along between the two political parties, to the detriments of their constituents and the American people. I could go on and on. Nothing beats the simple life with all the amenities of a more modern nation.
Here we go again - another $1500 budget "story" - only this time it's from one of the most expensive areas in the Philippines ! -- I can only imagine one of the least expensive areas and what he might be spending - although 'he' obviously wouldn't be comfortable there. -- Perhaps others certainly may be. --?-- After listening to a years worth of various videos and opinions - it is very clear that the more frugal you can be comfortable with - the cheaper you will be able to live over there. Simple and much easier than the US for those with the guts to just go ! -- Good health is ""highly recommended"" as a peace of mind prerequisite for numerous reasons.
I live in Makati and I wouldn't want to live on $1500. I like having a car, a housekeeper and I like western food cooked at home. My budget runs closer $3000 a month. I do know lots of guys that live on $1500-2000 a month though. Their big cost is rent and American food.
It's all about comfort. @@manilamartin1001
True. This gentlemen has only been here since April. Also after being in Cebu for a while I can tell you it’s very hard to work remote supporting US biz. You have to work a lot of nights and it becomes draining. Would like to hear from this gentleman in 5 years and see where he is.
Yeah I’d say at minimum $3K a month for makati. BGC = $4K a month.
@@sfrealestatedealmaker6001 yea
I live in Makati and my apartment is $1200. What province do you live in?
Good interview. How old is this gentleman? Remote work supporting the US is going to be a struggle in the long run especially cause you will have to work quite a few nights if you really want to support and meet with US clients and partners. It can be done but imo only for a few years.
As a digital nomad, I can understand how your money can double and triple its legs here. I still think the biggest motivator is the women.
Im very interested in learning how to do the same thing hes doing with the airbnb stuff
I just filled up my car today. 9 gallons. 52 bucks. God help us. Goodbye USA. Hello Philippines!
Really like Manila,air pollution makes sick every time😢
Just like LA
That Hotel looks like the Crimson in Alabang
Hopefully
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In Cali, I get 40% or 50% off Ubereats coupons regularly but after all the fees and taxes, my meal costs the same as as if I went out. So lame.🤷
Wish you let him keep talking instead of interrupt cuz he was clearly boutta say the total cost of a comparable Grab McDonald’s order. I’m using it’s like $5-10 but would like to have heard from someone with first person experience.
The millennial generation really got the bad end of that ownership/income stick. Boomers took it all, Gen X also rid that high but for us and Gen Z it’s fucked.
USD1500 is only translates Php.88k you won't live like a king in this country on that amount especially if you live in upper middle or high end areas of Metro Manila.
Lots of expats in dumaguete and cebu
$1,500/mo is not living like a king in the Philippines, BUT perhaps living like a "duke" ... that's more than the average salary of doctors there.
The GPs yes around P60-150k, depends on how many hospitals/clinics you work.
But specialists, especially surgeons can easily earn 1M or more.
Lol duke. Maybe a Viscount or Baron lmao?
@@pinoytunes7707 I know some surgeons from Philippines who migrated to the US and now work as RN and they make more money here as nurses.
Yea a few surgeons there may make P1M/mo in the Philippines, that's about $20,000/mo. That's attainable here by RNs especially in CA or NY.
I am not a nurse or doctor, I am a bank VP (Credit Risk quant) and I make more than $20,000/mo base, 9-5 job, working from home 100%, not managing anybody. Just saying, even the top surgeons in the Philippines are way underpaid.
I love your blog , but you can't live like a king on $1500 , some places $1500 you can survive , but not king status . King maybe $4000 , go where you want when you want. Don't scrimp on food . When traveling stay in good hotels and participate in water sports etc.
It all depends on your life setup. $1,500 can get you a nice lifestyle but at the end of the day it comes down to your spending habits. Floyd here lives in a very nice part of makati for a decent price!
A pauper king…..
@@TheSavvyExpatI love Floyd 's budget. He is living in a nice area, and saving money and traveling to other areas in the Philippines. Why use your whole money budget just to live in an expensive Condo and city? Why make other people richer? Enjoy your life in the Philippines!
.........you're living like a tourist.
Sorry but 1500 isn’t going to be living like a king especially in the north end of Makati near Burgos. Makati near Greenbelt or BGC with a lot more than 1500 you still wouldn’t be living like a king. Yes you will do ok but nothing extravagant. To be able to do whatever you like has to be $3+. With 4-5k now you’re living really well.
Where is this hotel lounge?
BGC Shangrila Hotel
Yes but no medical care etc
5:45 I don’t understand the guys moving to the provinces either 😂 that’s just too lonely.
Its disparaging about your comment on Dumaguete!
15:05 his cost of living is $1500 but I think the title of the video suggests it’s his income ?
More like the American Nightmare! California here.
Could you spell where he said he was going to thank you
Tacloban
The Top 10 U.S. cities with the highest cost of living.
1. Manhattan, NY
2. Honolulu, Hawaii
3. San Francisco, CA
4. Brooklyn, NY
5. Orange County, CA
6. Los Angeles (Long Beach), CA
7. Washington, D.C
8. Boston, MA
9. Seattle, WA
10. San Diego, CA
Bought a house in Seattle in the 90’s. It was the American dream. Now not many Americans can’t afford and it’s very sad.
I live in the bay area not far from San Francisco and my daughter lives in Orange County. Homes are expensive in these areas.
Umm look up Menlo Park/Woodside/Los Altos Hills, California 😂
My hometown is Number 3. I still live here. But I travel to The Philippines 🇵🇭 often enough, 20+ years worth.
I might move there. 🌴
Miami
So in achieving American dream to some true blue Americans right now is living in the Philippines and other cheaper asian countriest?
Inflation in the US is too much, your $$ goes a long way in the Philippines.
I am working now in Kuwait as an OFW nurse, I'm just worried that in a couple of years, maybe Ph would be filled with foreigners who decided to be there permanently..
That’s right. We need to build the wall
That’s a good thing. More foreigners the better.
@@1966bluemax Uh-Oh...Please Not A Wall!!😮😂😂
I’m from New York and I don’t spend $1500 a month lol
King or kings live in large great house ? Drive fine cars, got maids , driver, eat fine food and drinks . Your buddy going to get tired of you not being there doing your part and all of his
Nice dream , but hitting bar out late at night will get old ,you see them old men there why they there . Do not listen to the lie they tell . It take money to live there or here
.. . Better get use doing U tube
a lot . Unless you got million . Then you can ….Take
this
advice and go home
And enjoy your family
Why you sell real estate if people can not afford . You think they going to let you come there and get a job , while they do without
. Land buyer not be done
by you ,but best luck to you and your dream .
A SOFA KING, maybe.
I bitched when my monthly expenses went above $1500 in BGC. Inflation is hitting the area hard!
Cost up 30% in 3 years from $1200/mo to $1600/mo so we only go to restaurants 3 times a week now.
Philippines is not the land of opportunity for foreigners to invest or settle Foreigners can't own lands & full business ownership in PH (the 60/40 Filipino first policy) Foreigners can obtain PH citizenship if born & raised in PH like the prominent Spanish Ayala family which is not the case of most foreigners They say that "Its more fun in the Philippines" its true for rich Filipinos only
However, Non-Philippine nationals may own up to one hundred percent (100%) of domestic market enterprises unless foreign ownership therein is prohibited or limited by the Constitution existing law or the Foreign Investment Negative List.
I disagree that it’s more fun in the 🇵🇭 for only rich Filipinos.
@@amaliahightowerForeigners in PH don't enjoy same rights as Filipinos & can be deported for overtaying in PH If you don't believe the facts that I've stated you can ask a PH laywer or the PH Bureau of immigration about it PH is certainly not more fun for 2nd class citizen foreigners
As a retired expat it’s still affordable if have a sustainable monthly income. Just rent, anyways your days are not long if you’re a retired senior citizen. Why invest on a business when you’re retired. You should have done it when you were young. Enjoy a stress free life. Some humans are just greedy and don’t enjoy on what they have. All that material possession and wealth you cant bring with you after life.
@@bayareatandersYes we can't bring with us our material possession & wealth after life but we certainly need it while we're still alive Foreigners in PH don't enjoy same rights of Filipinos & can be deported for overstaying Filipinos in general are not racist but the PH gov. is
Easy to live well in the Philippines if single with no kids making US wages. What about families with kids from the US working wages in the Philippines? What opportunities are there? If you guys were making local wages would you still have same lifestyle as right now? These interviews just show how much more your usd gets in a 3rd world foreign countries. Nothing more.
Adapt to the way of life of the so called 3rd world country. It'll suffice.😀✌️
You guys are encouraging People to move to The Nice Side of The Ghetto. It's still the Ghetto. In addition, the seafood is great in Leyte but there's a different level of poverty in Tacloban, Leyte. Make sure the people you're with are willing to protect you before going there.
Pleas don't ask me 😂 we're paying almost 3T in Northbay 🇵🇭🇺🇸
Whose dream is it you ask? It is the dream of the corporations you are feeding.
I am sorry but unless you are from a very poor country, nobody lives like a king on $1500 in the Philippines.
Floyd lives in an amazing part of Makati, gets to enjoy much leisure and recreational activities on a day to day basis, and travels out to the province. He's living well.
He can live NY or LA or any flash city in America. Makati? You're belittling US of A.
@@TheSavvyExpat
He'll create a real estate bubble...😂🤣
The question to ask is what does the average Filipinos earn per month? I heard between 400 to 500 USD'S a month. 1500 to 1800 USD'S per month would be considered a luxury in the Philippines. Also, you have to consider how many people are living in the household.
The more people in the house, the less 1500 to 1800 USD'S will go. For one person 1500 to 1800 USD'S living in BGC or Makati is a nice lifestyle.
@@fernandocruz4877 it's true tho! can you live on $1500 in LA or the Bayarea? No way!
Evan, you're eating too much fried food and rice.
New Orleans trash ruined Houston. How come yall didn't move to Shreveport?
You can live in the philippines on 1500 usd a month but not like a king! 😂 Maybe a poor king!
its because you have no idea about how a king would live lol.1.500 wouldnt last a king in a day
He still in honeymoon stage. Give it 5 years. The traffic will be crazy. Just keep living. You get older your diet will have to change. It’s gonna change.
You'll get older here in the States with all the stress in life. With the high cost of rental, housing, medical cost, insurance, utilities, food etc. that you have to deal with financially every month, will surely lessen your life expectancy. Also, life is boring here.......you can have all the material things in life but still you won't be happy. Material things are just temporary happiness...........it's the people.
@@edmhie1 understand me now. I retired from USA after working 43 years there. I was Marine 20 years and federal government for 23. Moved back to Philippines when I was 63. Living here is like being married. You go thru these different stages. Like honeymoon stage nothing bothers you. But over time the novelty wears off and the little stuff starts to creep in. Is just way we are as people. When you move here and you are young you have all this energy. After a while you run out things to do here. And you really need to use your young years to make enough money to help you as senior. So living here as young person you have to make living. Vice being older you done all that. You done dinner now you enjoying desert. I first came here in 1971. Was station here Subic 1987-89. Been in and out many times. Living here is different than all the other stuff. As you age you usually want more quite times. It’s hard get that in city and even some provinces with karaoke.
My point being you got keep making money when you young to have it at end. Wise not waste youth. Jobs hard find here unless you got a good thing via internet. But u got to keep that going.
King naman? Baka sa karinderia lang kumakain to kaya king na sa $1500