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- Cost Of Living In The Philippines After Ten Months Living Here! Here is the average cost for foreigners living in the Philippines. Along with a ten month breakdown of our cost of living here in the Philippines.
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NICE COMPREHENSIVE AND USEFUL BRAKE DOWN FOR THOSE LIKE ME THAT STILL PLANING OUR MOVE TO PHILIPPINES. LIKE YOU SAID SHE STILL CAMARA SHY, BUT IT MAKES HER PERSONALITY MORE ATRACTIVE. SHE LOOKS LIKE A DOLL, YOU LOOK IN SHAPE, YOU GUYS LOOK VERY HAPPY. YOU ARE DOING IT..!! KEEP IT UP 👍🏼.
Great comment and thank you for the compliments! Let me know if you need any help with the planning and I’ll keep making funny videos with her lol
@@ItsMe_Philippines L.O.L 😃 THANKS FOR OFFERING. I'M STILL WORKING ON MY RETIREMENT. BUT IN A FEW YEARS I SHOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE A LONG TERM PLAN. HOPEFULLY NEXT YEAR I WILL MAKE MY FIRST TRIP TO GET FAMILIAR WITH THE COUNTRY.. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO HELP..👍🏼
They are very young so they have a very long years to live without having a health problems and they can enjoy life to the fullest together and have a good life in the Philippines province .Dumaguete is a good place to live but thinking that my parents have a big property surrounded by coconut and banana trees facing the ocean and once my mother is gone then i will take control of our property instead of buying a property somewhere when i retire early. I missed the Philippines lifestyle and its just two more years then im going to live in the Philippines I will just pay the electric and water and foods thats all
@@TorvicsVlogs SPEAK UP BORTHER
@@SINcitySEAL haha fair
Dang, so this is happiness. A man with a pretty wife who appreciates that he pays all the bills and she takes care of him. Who knew!
I just spit out my drink lol
My fiancé is in Guatemala. you must also live in the US? LOL
Lol yup crazy huh....I'm moving there soon lol....got me a beautiful fiancee who loves the shit out of me...Goodbye to rotten azz American women 😂
😂
@@dadayhusser hahahaha good for you
As a Filipino, our monthly expenses averages between $550 to $650, but we are able to live comfortably. Our home is equipped with full air conditioning and we have access to fiber internet. Despite working from home, I am still able to provide support for my parents. The local wet and dry markets in my area offer affordable prices, allowing us to consume fish and meat on a daily basis. Although we don't dine out often, I believe that restaurants are often overrated as my mother's cooking is just as good, if not better, than some of the restaurants in Metro Manila.. hahaha
I believe that!
@I'ts Me what part of the Philippines are you?
That's cheap living in the Manila area.
@@jesse75 I'm not totally inside metro manila, but just in Rizal province. It's a province just beside or near metro manila.
@@Bigboy-tb7ft if you live in Padilla, that's metro manila. But if you are further east, you are just outside.
This is the REAL American Dream right here. Moving out of the U.S. to a country that actually has affordable housing even if it's a beach front property.
I live a life I don’t need to vacation from
Sorry, but that's not the American dream. The American dream is NOT to move out of the USA to another country in order to be able to afford living and housing.
The ACTUAL American dream is to be able to have these types of expenses WITHIN the United States of America to able to live and have that American Dream.
And yes I am American, I am Native American Indian aka Indigenous of USA. My ancestors tried to teach this to the people who came to the USA.
But instead they invaded and raped and killed my ancestors and turned this country into an unaffordable country, that ravished this country with extremely expensive housing,
that are now forcing American Citizens out of the USA, in order to be able to afford housing, marriage and proper living. Just saying 🤷♀
@@ItsMe_Philippines I’ve never heard it worded more perfectly
just know it is HOT in the Philippines
That's actually pretty inspirational mate. Hope to be there someday too!
She is gorgeous and this guy seems awesome. Such a great couple, best of luck to the both of you! You're living the life brother!
Couldn't agree more about her and I am a VERY lucky man!
She’s so pretty, affectionate and gentle! What an upgrade from western women
It’s an amazing feeling every day
@@ItsMe_Philippines god bless you both!
As a person who's lived in the Philippines for 5yrs.....one of the coolest things about the women are that they have a love of finding bargains and saving money is almost fun to them as opposed to western women who spend like mad 👍🏾😂
Definitely!
It’s just how appreciative Filipina women are which makes me really like them. Western women want everything, now, and crap on you if you don’t earn $500k a year
Really obvious you two made the right decision. Your living well, not struggling and your happy together. Nicely done!
Thank you
@@ItsMe_Philippines buddy if she does what all philipino women do, and destroys your life. dont sweat it, it happens so often they have a stereotype and you can also report them to a database, like they ACTUALLY have a database of phlip women who are terrible. Thats how bad it is.
They will have their struggles.
@@fml2266 he has one thing going for him. He's not an ugly old fat dude.
And if he tickles her right, she ain't leaving.
Come and visit philippine
She smiles and laughs a lot
It's so refreshing
She is always happy and positive and makes me smile because of it.
Because she thinks she's with a 10😂
@@GigiTee-hv4tq Value depends on the market your dealing with. She thinks he's a 10 cause HE IS in the Philippines market
Plus the guy is not bad looking and have a good frame and good income, that would be unfair to say he is not above average SMV in the USA
I’m a Filipina was married to an American for 42 years, three kids all grown living abroad. My husband when he was alive and kids was still with us, living and school expenses about four to five thousand dollars. No mortgage, we have a beachfront property. Now a widow living alone with two helpers, costing me about $2,000 to $2,500, very comfortable life.
Great info, thank you
Wow. Ok, you are definitely in the mid to upper echelons financially. That's probably twice as much as the average Filipino family of four needs to survive. Truly a comfy life. I'm happy for you!
Raquel is obviously a firecracker and has enough personality for 3 people. Get her to talk more, she's a trip.
We have a blast together and we keep each other laughing.
I went to college with a Hawaiian girl named Raquel...She went on to become an MMA fighter and won her first 14 matches before she lost. She was super nice until you pissed her off, then you ran for cover 🤣
@@ItsMe_Philippines good video
@@ItsMe_Philippines to the girl- just be natural (not making faces) simple, on and off camera as a Filipina is most well known to be.
The guy is always at his best. Keep it up! Keep safe always, God bless in all your undertakings
She’s lovely and u both fit each other so well ❤
Once you got to the Philippines you can never be the same its like magic, the ppl, the doctors, the night-life, the food, feeling safe, no stress, can not wait to move 100% so i can live and not just surviving
Goo plan brother!
I definitely miss it there when I lived there for 5yrs. Definitely my end goal. My closest friends to date are still the people from there....the love and loyalty is immeasurable 👍🏾❤️
I need to live this life style, sound like a perfect life. I'm sure its not so easy though
I want to move there too :(
@@hobojungle1 Start planning and saving
Great info Cory. Thank you! The information is great and from many sources. This is more like a study than an estimate. It is appreciated as I know that you put quite a bit of effort into it for our benefit. Rachel is beautiful and funny. It is great watching the two of you interact. You are both very luck. I just found your channel. I will be subscribing! Thanks again to both of you.
Thanks for the sub and happy that it helped!
Thank you for the break down. I would be interested to hear (if you know) the differences in COL for various areas of PI. I have relatives in the Cebu area in Lapu Lapu, Mandaue, Toledo.. and have been there / have a general idea but I have no idea how that compares with costs towards the middle or north end of PI. I've been to Olongapo several times (navy) but so many years ago the prices I remember would be out of date
I really like that fact that while you are talking, she is rubbing your back. She is clearly affectionate and loves you. Finding that in the west, especially after a couple of years, is very hard to find. Congratulations to you both.
She's very affectionate and I love it. Very lucky man here
@@ItsMe_Philippines that because you’re a walking wallet mate.
Oh men , a men…….what ells
All you find in the west is evil narcissistic women
@hedge313 You missed the part where a gecko on the ceiling pooped over her hand and arm, which is what she was wiping off onto Cory's T-shirt.
Proud of you brother. You're living the dream. And you deserve it. Thankyou for the informative, funny, and interesting video. Keep making em. And I know it's probably cliche but it's actually good to see a woman who respects and loves her husband. It's something I just miss seeing in today's society. So, thx for the reminder. To all of us. Bless you both!
My pleasure!!
Oh men, then Menschen ALSO to respect the woman, we doing a lot more then you, children, cooking, cleaning, and love, what do you think a men could, would do that? NEVER
Very useful insight. Thanks for posting.
My pleasure!
HE SMASHING REAL GOOOD MAYNG!! CONGRATS
One of the best, if not the best break down I've seen. I like how you average everything and always wait for a long enough time period to do these looking forward to see how this channel develops as time goes on and you learn more.
Wow thank you for that!
I appreciate your honesty. A lot of people will give foreigners the idea they can live comfortably on some ridiculously low amount. I lived in the Philippines for several years and you hit the nail on the head, it depends on your life style. Some people can live in a nipa hut and others in a high rise.
Exactly you are 100% right. I know friends that need to be in the AC all day and have their meals at western style restaurant. So their cost of living is on the higher end. Others are comfortable with anything above the poverty level. Everyone’s different!
@@ItsMe_Philippines exactly, I want to be in a high rise in downtown Cebu and take taxis everywhere.
@@ItsMe_Philippines how do I find good woman in Philippines
@@christophermenne7514 over suply yes
but advice. NO MONEY NO HONEY
nothing is free, same in any western country
Depends who you know U can live like a king for months for nothing with the right friends and relatives
You guys have a good thing going. Happy for you.
Thank you!
Really enjoy your guys videos and info, thank you so much
Our pleasure!
@Cory, WOW!!! I just found your channel today and you put out very informative videos. I am glad I found your channel as you give real life examples we can use. You have a new sub now.
A ton of information here! This is actually a more apples to apples version of monthly living costs for my Filipina wife and I as we are going to do the exact same thing. We are building a house, installing solar, having a well with filter system, and a large garden; so our monthly costs should be about the same. I appreciate you guys sharing your expenses with us.
Great plan and reach out to me if you need any assistance
@@ItsMe_Philippines me to build a store/house in the province soon in march. hope to meet you too with my fiancee
We are doing similar 👍 going this coming July 😁 exciting times!
💯
Great info and well put together tyvm, also glad you got her to talk a bit she is adorable and I hope to get lucky with a similar situation. take care.
Raquel dealing with the gecko poop was hilarious! So glad you left it in. Quick note - CR = Comfort Room. Unless someone has lived in or visited the PI, they're probably not going to know what a CR is. Excellent video!
Thank you
Raquel is adorable, and much easier on the eyes. We will always be happy to have her talking on camera! Thanks for the informative video, and sharing your experiences with us.
Wait a minute.... I'm not the pretty one?! lol
@@ItsMe_Philippines I’m sure some guys think that you’re the pretty one.
@@Amen.22 Lol! I doubt that would be a good thing bro lol
F'n perv...
@@ItsMe_Philippines Unfortunately, you just don't make the cut for me. Try putting on a wig on that bald head, me having a couple of shots, and then we can talk.
Thank you for the video! I found it clearer and more concise than any other budget video on living in the Philippines that I've seen. I'm blown away by how sorted you both are in your life. I'm in total admiration of your setup.
Thank you!
Very well thought out and informative. 👍 I’m Retired Navy and always thought about what you 2 have accomplished! Great planning and execution!
Thank you my friend and I spent a lot of my time with the Navy when I served in USMC and my grandfather was Navy.
Cory and Raquel that’s why I enjoy your Vloggs.
You two have got your thoughts and act together.
I’m so impressed with your organizing skills.
Not only is your “Queen” beautiful but you appear to take good care of yourself and each other.
Your house 🏡 is well built and roomy.
I always have at least (5 questions) but fail to write them down when I think about them. I’m so impressed with the respect you give to Raquel’s father and she has great self esteem as a result of her following his teachings.
I’m a little surprised that neither of you are in a hurry to start a family.
You’d make a great father and Raquel a magnificent mother who appears very young.
Raquel’s sister’s are very beautiful specially the 30ry and 29 ry old.
Please devote a video of interviews with the oldest sister and the two younger sisters.
And there are (25 questions) for them Tom answer as well.
Which sister has the restaurant and boarding rooms and employees.
And we all want to know the list of questions that the oldest sister asked of you and maybe those same questions can be asked of her sisters.
Name, age, birth date, employment and the following.
1. Where do you visualize yourself in 5 years, 10 years?
2. Have you had an experience you would say has impacted your life?
3. Have you had to make an important decision that affected your life?
4. Are there people you don’t like? Are there people that don’t like you?
5. What places or cities do you consider being places for romance?
6. What has been your most embarrassing moment?
7. Are you ever bored?
8. How do you spend time with your family?
9. Do you think it’s OK for me to still have feelings for my ex?
10. What is your definition of intimate?
11. What do you think of this expression: What makes you attractive to men?
12. Do you have any future financial plans?
13. What is your biggest goal in life?
14. What is your favorite book?
15. Describe yourself in three (3) words that you consider to be weaknesses.
16. Tell me your three (3) qualities you consider to be brave attributes.
17. Who is your hero, do you have more than one?
18. What is the most important thing in life?
19. What would be your questions to ask on a first date?
20. What are your bad habits?
21. What is your point of view of the world?
22. What would you do to leave an impression on a person on your first date?
23. Is there any real idea of the perfect life?
24. Are you a virgin?
25. What has been your most intimate experience?
26. Who has been your most intimate partner?
27. Do you still have feelings for an ex partner?
28. How long did your most intimate relationship last?
29. Do you regret living those intimate experiences with that person?
30. Have you ever had the feeling you were being watched?
31. What made you so attracted to that special someone that you were to afraid to introduce yourself.
32. Would you rather follow your heart or your the thoughts in you head?
33. What is your opinion about premarital sex?
34. Do you think the past matters in a relationship?
35. How would you react if I told you that I have had a relationship with a partner of the same gender?
36. Do you believe in God? Why?
37. Do you have any political opinions?
38. Do you have any hobbies?
39. Have you ever experimented with drugs?
40. What do you think is the key to good parenting?
41. Do you like pets in the house?
42. What is the weirdest thing about you?
43. Tell me something about your first kiss.
44. If your parents don’t like me for some reason, is that a deal breaker.
Yes or No?
45. Have you ever regretted one of your ‘romantic encounters’?
46. Do you believe in soul mates?
47. Do you have a criminal record, any contraction of diseases?
48. What is your dream job?
49. Are you willing to stay away from your family if you ever have to for a job?
50. Which living celebrity/author/singer would you like to know?
51. If you could meet a famous dead person, whom would you like to meet?
52. What do you think about unfaithfulness in a relationship?
53. Do you think love at first sight is possible?
54. How do you balance personal responsibilities with relationship responsibilities?
55. Who is your favorite fictional character and why?
56. Do you prefer reading books or watching movies?
57. Do you have any regrets in life?
58. What is your ideal vacation?
59. Do you have a favorite movie?
60. If you are allowed to do just one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
61. What is the one thing about you that you take pride in?
62. What is the most courageous thing you have ever done in your life?
63. What is your earliest memory?
64. What do you like most about yourself.
65. Will you be OK with me hanging out with your friends?
66. What would you do if you wanted to live your life differently?
67. Have you ever taken dancing classes?
68. Do you think it is important to learn any form of performing arts?
69. What are you looking for in a relationship? In the long term or short term?
70. If you have three (3) wishes, what do would you wish for?
71. Which is the song that makes you happy?
72. If you could be a superpower, Hero what would be your superpower?
73. Who is the most influential person for you so far in life?
74. Is there a movie that makes you cry no matter how many times you watch it?
75. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
76. What is the best advice you ever received?
77. What kind of music do you like?
78. If you had a previous relationship, why did your last relationship break?
79. Are you still friends with that person?
80. What was the best and the worst moment you spent with them?
81. What are the craziest things that you’ve done together?
82. What will you have accomplished one year from now?
83. If you could go on a road trip where would you go?
84. What is the best part about family life?
85. What is your favorite memory of your family?
86. Tell me three (3) good points about me.
87. What are your expectations of me?
88. Did you ever want to kill someone?
89. Have you ever wanted something really bad and then later, not so much?
90. Is there anything I could do to make you think I am bad?
91. What would you do without electricity for three 3 days?
92. Do you like to go shopping, not buying, shopping?
93. After I had asked you out for the first time, was there any part of you that wanted to say no?
94. Did anyone help you figure out how to ask me out on a first date?
95. What are your views on open relationships?
96. Would you ever like to adopt children?
97. Is money more important to you or relationships you share with people?
98. What is it that you are passionate about?
99. Do you believe long distance relationships can work?
100. How and when would you know if I am the right guy for you?
Thanks for the comment but I hope this is a joke
This was so good. Love how Cory was in a zone and Rachel is just doing her thing. I would pay to just sit and watch these two interact with each other all day.
My friends and family always say the same thing lol
Magandag Hapon Po! Don’t stay on the sidelines to long. The gentleman has found a “Gem” as you can tell in the video. I stay long term in the countries of Mexico and Philippines. As the woman here are a breath of fresh air. Yes, my Asawa is younger than me. It is our fountain of youth. But don’t tell anybody.
My best wishes.
Maraming Salamat Po.
Mabuhay
May I ask how Rachel came to the USA? VISA type and/ or green card?
@@bobbygordenakaredneckbilly3856 k1 visa and video on that soon
@@rafaelcastillo2636 Don't stay on the sidelines at all. There's a reason this gentleman - one man - is making these videos and tens of thousands of others are watching and wishing they could be him. Fortune favors the bold and adventurous. I'm doing much the same as him in a different part of the country, but it's exactly as straight forward and simple as he says it is. I'm writing from the Philippines at this moment while renovating my home here. Act now!
Excellent video from someone who has obviously done extensive research on all aspects of living in Cebu and the varying costs there. I live in rural Cebu and have been here for many years and being Scottish, I have probably followed a somewhat more 'Careful' approach to expenditure so that being said, I hope no one objects to me saying that I live very healthily with my GF and my 12 year old son on around $150 ( US Dollars) a week, easily. Our house and 600 square meters of land is costing just under $15,000. My son who has a Philippine mother will get the land in his name when he is 18 so I have 6 years to pay off the balance. I'm not sure if this helps anyone but I hope it does. Many thanks for allowing my post and take care. Ian
Thank you, great comment
Outstanding!👍 And may GOD continue to bless you on your journey to happiness🙏👍
@@catherineharris4746 Thank you
You bought the place for 15k? Or that’s what you pay a year?
I understand that but how am I supposed to work there being a US citizen
I can’t say enough, thank you for this. I’ve been thinking about moving abroad for quite some time and I think you guys made up my mind. Philippines seems like a great place to live and everybody seems so happy. You’re such a lucky man with that beautiful woman. Hope all is well and how can I contact you to talk about this more?
Anytime my friend and thank you for the positive comment.
Shoot me an email philippines.itsme@gmail.com
New subscriber here. It's so nice to see a couple living their life happily. Rachel take good care of your husband and give him the unwavering love of a PINAY 🥰
Pinay wives are the best wives!
Great video, the information provided is very helpful. Your opening comment about the 3 factors to consider is very true, especially planning/preparation. There are plenty of examples of monthly cost of living videos out there, but not much in the way of "start up costs" .....what one may spend to get settled in once they have arrived. Just like your cost breakdowns, the figures can be all over the place (renting vs buying for accommodation, transportation, etc.).
Thank you very much. I really do appreciate the positive comment. Most of the videos I had watched had their total cost and just select few others in their area. Philippines has 7000 Islands so you really need to gather the info from multiple locations.
I agree 👍🏿 💯
I agree, startup costs can be what makes or breaks your PI experience. You may know what you want but not how to get it. Learning something for the first time involves lots of mistakes so make sure you have an adequate allowance for the learning costs. Also it might be wise to realize most things in life are not so green on the other side of the fence as you believed they were.
First time stopping in. I have very close friends from the Philippines. They are so sweet they melt my heart. Also so very appreciative of the US and very family oriented. I'm not sure why this video was recommended to me but I enjoyed every minute of it. You seem to be very content. May God bless you and your family always! 🙏😊❤️
Thank you and Filipinos are great people
how come the ones in America are the complete opposite ?@@ItsMe_Philippines
All the Filipinos I know back home are amazing people. So i would not say "all are opposite". @@GuitarsAndSynths
Nice breakdown. It makes the idea more tempting.
Glad it was helpful!
You planned ahead and executed. Not everyone plans ahead but you two are living proof if you plan, you can have a beautiful life. Love your channel guys! I will continue taking notes 😄
Thank you!
Great stuff Cory!
Interesting video. I was mentally comparing it with living in Bulgaria and there are some similarities in costs - again, very dependent on what kind of lifestyle you want to live and that, in my experience, is the main driver. Congrats on the homesteading you're doing! Sounds like a great situation!
Thank you!
I really enjoy your style of presentation Cory, started watching because I was curious on your lifestyle change, really got hooked with all the information you provided on the building of your house I really like your house and your attention to detail and not trying to bs the viewers and provide just the facts Thanks I wish you both all the best (which I think you have because you had a well thought out plan Happy New Year
I don’t even know how to bs. Just say it how it is my friend. Thank you for the compliments and feedback
Good video, thank you! Can you grow tomatoes, vegetables, mangos etc year around?
We can now that we set up a shade netting, so we don’t burn them during the sun in the summer
Congratulations Bro! So happy for you two! ❤ Live the dream! 🤙🏽
Thanks so much!!
Impressive, very serious without being too much. A big thank you guys, for your very serious effort. It doesn't get much better than this🏋🏻♀️🤟🏋🏻♀️
Thank you for that comment, seriously. Really appreciate the positivity and that’s why I enjoy putting these together. Even with multiple battery changes from the excess giggling lol
Raquel is doing an awesome job of helping you with your pronunciation Cory. 😅 Keep up the hard work, you will be speaking fluent Filipino soon!
Merry Christmas to both of you!
Jim and April
Thank you!
Destination Phillipines? "Speak fluent Filipino"? Do you mean Tagolog? It seems you don't know what the language is called. And there are others. My wife is from Mindinao and speaks Bisayan or Visayan (same language, different spelling). Tagolog is most common, especially up north. South, rarely.
@@williamcooke6056 Hey William. My wife is in Mindanao also. Koronadal. We just purchased a building lot there to build a home in the future.
I DO know what the language is called. There are so many dialects. I was just keeping it simple.
Happy New Year!
@Destination Philippines copy that! My wife is from Davao, we had a home built there. Best of luck with your new home!
Live a little, and dive right into cebuano ;)
Very nice blog, you and your seem happy, she is adorable and makes the blog, if it was you alone, it would be boring 😂 I wish you happyness and great life together!! Remind yourself you got lucky bro!!!👍
Thank you
That was very very helpful. Would love to find out how much you paid for the house. I would love to make the move there myself!
I did multiple videos on what it cost to build a house here.
1st time watching, Rachel is def the star of the vid. Pretty hilarious…sounds like a pretty fair budget for life out there. Someone planned well.
This is great to see the other side of the life. Its great to see you guys happy together ❤❤
Thank you 🙏
That's awesome I love it thanks you very informative
Glad it was helpful!
You've both provided us with tons of useful information here. Thanks for a great vlog, guys! 🙂
Thank you for watching
@ItsMe_Philippines thank you for filming! 👍
Dude you are a stone cold stud you set your life up so good. and your girl is adorable the more you feature her on your Vids the more you will grow your channel. it’s so awesome to see someone so high quality living in the Philippines. you’re definitely a thinker and a go getter. i’m a bit older than you I’m 50 but I am trying to follow your move to the Philippines model. I really appreciate how you were fourth that has made your expenses so low and it appears that you don’t care what people think you’re living a simple life in a grande way👍🏽😎 Love it
I don’t care at all and you cannot be truly happy if you worry about what people are thinking.
Everyone is in charge of writing the book on their life. At the end of the day when we’re dying on your deathbed I’m the only one reading the book anyways. So I’m going to write it the way I want.
@@ItsMe_Philippines amen
Legendary
I'm 50 as well. Never married, no kids, retired Army. I am seriously considering this. Rent a condo for a bit and check things out.
@@jimb3093 Same, except 40. Did you go?
Awesome! I love the fact that so many American's are making the choice to move to Asia. Being half Filipino I would love to be close to my family in addition to the tropical weather and beaches! I've been watching Lillys Life about a woman who married a local and was from Maryland! I'm so inspired
It’s so peaceful and friendly here…. It’s hard to believe it’s real
You will be more appreciated there..
@@ItsMe_Philippines I understand that but I'm asking you if it is safe I'm a 46 year-old white male
@@ryanmozert You're safe as long as you're being respectful to the locals. In return, they will make sure you're safe.
Happy to see you both settled and enjoying life in the Phil. Love your videos. You are both beautiful people. God bless you
Thank you my friend
I agree with everything you have said. My folks retired in Angeles City. Their electricity is around $300 a month. It actually cost more in PI and USA, i.e, gas, foods. Gas here average between $2.50-$3.00 a GALLON. PI is about $4.00 a Gallon.
Agree with you 100%
Hello Cory and Rachel! Perfect Video! I mean this is the GOAT of videos up to now. You even included average costs from other budget videos! I am impressed. Everything I heard is exactly my plan too. Me and my wife have a similar lifestyle to you. So for myself I was coming up with numbers of about $750 per month. Thanks for confirming it's definitely feasible!
You’re definitely as my friend! I wasn’t planning on doing this video until I watched a $500 video and everyone yelled at them. Then someone did a $2500 video and everyone yelled at them.
Tought that was very entertaining because just like in any country you have different lifestyles and locations.
@@ItsMe_Philippines Hello Cory! Tribe of men did another video on your Channel. It's 02/09 late afternoon . So 02/10 on Feb 10 for you. It Just came out . Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/HxQIDF66Xy4/w-d-xo.html. I guess you need to expect more traffic and subs! All good I think!
@@patricke.987 thank you, my friend!
Thanks for the info, yes I've seen vids saying don't bother unless you've got $2000-$2500 pcm which seems expensive to me. After 3 months our average (excluding rental which is $500 for a bungalow in Moalboal) is about $800 pcm, eat out once per week, but we take pleasure in the simple things in life such as the beach, the mountains and the generally beautiful scenery. Guess it all depends on your tastes and lifestyle!
Completely agree with you that does sound very high, and it is all about lifestyle!
Just found ur channel, a new subscriber! Thanks for ur honesty.
Thanks for the sub and appreciate the positive comment
Absolutely an outstanding video not only do I love the companionship between you two but the information was very thorough and I felt it was very unbiased. Looking to move to the philippines myself to retire thank you for the information.
Thank you for the compliment. Wanted to make a cost of living for the country, overall compared to most of what I have seen, which would be the cost of living just for where they live
Great presentation! I always add the total cost of my house if I paid cash divided by the years as if financed into my monthly budget to get a true monthly cost. Very few expats can pay cash to build their dream retirement home. Housing here is more often than not either stagnant or a loss due to several factors. Housing here also does not appreciate as it does in the US, raw land does in the right locations however foreigners cannot own land. Having no intention of eking by in my limited retirement years I’m the retiree that spends for comfort. Believe me when I say, comfort cost a lot here, at the high side or more of the chart shown. Reality is it will always cost more than you think, plan for $$$, but expect $$$$$ sometimes.
That is really good advice!
It's honestly alittle surprising and also how similar the cost of living is compared to many places in the states. Appreciate all the information you provided. It couldn't have been easy to put together all of these numbers for your viewers.
Thank you, I appreciate the positive comment
Hi Guys and thanks for the video. For me your presentation is much clearer if you just give us your personal budget for you as a couple rather than trying to cover ever scenario.
Subscribed and liked looking forward to more.
Thanks for the sub and happy to help
Wow ! You are a man with a lot of knowledge, confidence and common sense, what a beautiful couple…… you’re both BLESSED !!
Wow, thank you
Respect dude! I'm filipino but born and lived in the UK I hope to do what your doing one day and live in the Philippines but I have no idea what the cost of living is over there until I watched your video so thank you 🖖 Oh and you guys look good together!!! ❤️
Thank you for watching my friend and let me know if you’re ever local!
@@ItsMe_Philippines will do.
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Hey Cory, nice breakdown and comparison. If I could offer a suggestion, when you're giving averages, you can also include the median which will give you a more balanced idea of what people's costs have been. Then you don't have to add caveats about what all kinds of people are saying outside that average - that way people can see the spread (might need to show it graphically, but it makes sense). Just a thought.
That makes sense. Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it.
Yeah who ever Cory is, he should steal It's me's video and remake it to suit you. 👍
Spot on, Yeah I agree with most of the averages on the cost of living. good stuff man!
Thank you!
Thank you for the guideline. I'm looking forward to living in the Philippines in the future. This helps.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Cory and Rachel for honestly presenting a realistic budget plan. ITs very helpful to see and understand a real budget and real spending habits and how that spending actually matches the budget. I am in my early 60's and looking to retire in the Philippines soon useing mostly SS and savings. It looks to me that living in the Provence is the way to go for several reasons. First its less expensive, second I prefer the country, mountains or beach and NOT a city or major town. I also like the idea of useing solar and having my own food, fruits and vegetable garden as well as chickens for meat and eggs sounds.
Where do you get your water? Do you use rain water, or get from a stream or river, or have it directly plumbed to the house via a well system? And what about sewage, do you use a septic tank or do you have direct access to a sewer line? Also, are you outside of Dumaguete in the mountains or country? Meaning, you seem to have a realy nice clean and large home, clean property, and are thriving very well. Is the internet well enough for watching videos and uploading your TH-cam channel? DO you think you will get a Starlink package and start useing that for internet and web phone access?
SOme have told me that the advantage you and they have is by having a Filipina wife or girlfriend, that she is able to find the good deals, good people to do thiongs for you, and that she knows where to stay away from. But, one should never rush into a relationship there as they can use you and suck you dry of all your money. SO its a balance, have to take time to get to know somone and then find the right place like yours. Still, would like to not waste years looking and then never get the right home and lifestyle I dream about. I feel a wife or girlfriend is NOPT absolutely necessary to fulfill that dream, but its very nice to have a companion and not be alone of course.
Love your videos and look forward to learning as much as I can over the next year or so before making any final decisions. God Bless you both and keep smile'n! (Yes, that means Rachel can keep laughing and doing funny things, its part of her adorable personality that we all love)
We have fiber at the house, so for what I’m paying I’m very happy with having unlimited fast Internet. The water, comes from a while that we had dug through a holding tank that we made. We do have town water hooked up for emergency, but rarely use it are drinking water comes from large bottles but they cost me 20 piece or less when I buy them in bulk.
I’m happily married to a Filipina in Kansas City for the past 30 years. We are nearing retirement age and considering moving to the Philippines. Thanks for the cost of living data.
Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions
im so so happy for you bro
Thank you!
Such a beautiful relationship you a lucky man!!! You winning big time.
Thanks bro
November 2019 we travelled to the Philippines to visit my family in Mindanao and we also owned a house there, (where I was born and raised) hubby wasn't comfortable staying in Mindanao, so we traveled to Clark then the pandemic came and we can't leave going back to the US, so we indeed up staying around Clark for about 2 years. We rented a house which we paid $800 a month, car payment was 34,464 plus light and water and internet. So our budget every month around $2k a month including food. During the pandemic no one was allowed to go out to eat, so I cooked every meal. That saved us quite a bit. We were renting 4 bedroom house in a gated community that's why our rent was high. We lived comfortably.
That makes sense and sounds about right. There are some areas down on that island that are not as safe as people say they are. Prices are also higher in Clark especially when you add in a gated community.
I’ve watched many of your videos as I find them very informative. We have land in a gated community in CDO Mindanao. We’re planning to build our house in the next few years. Unfortunately we’re still 5-10 years away from retirement. As we get closer to building I’ll have to rewatch your house building and solar videos. Your monthly estimates seem to be spot on. When I move there I have to remember to live more like a Filipino and less like an American 😂. My girlfriend has been living in the United States for over 30 years (originally from Pagadian City)so I think that she’s going to have a more difficult time adjusting to living there than I will 😂. Keep up the great videos!
Washer, dryer, dishwasher, automated vacuum! She’ll be ok! Lol
If she has to go back to washing cloths by hand…. Might have some issues at home lol
@@ItsMe_Philippines I do the laundry (washing and drying), she does the folding. We’re going to have a washer/dryer as I don’t plan to wash anything by hand. She’s going to have trouble with the slower pace of life. In California we move at a fairly quick pace. In the Filipino provinces life, as you know, moves at a slow pace. She’s also going to have trouble with the heat and Filipino Time (people always late) as she’s very punctual. I love warm weather and just wear shorts and a t-shirt everywhere I go.
Very tempting. Looks like a very happy life you guys live, and I could retire there right now at these prices. I just don’t think I could ever abandon the US.
Abandon is not the word I would use. The US will still be there and you can visit and you'll still pay your taxes there. However, it's always smart to go where you are treated best.
The first logical breakdown I have seen. Nice job.!
Thank you, I like to be accurate and do my research!
A perfect partner is the key to make it all work :)
100% agree
Yeah 100 %
Yes, we are all looking for our perfect partner unless we have already found one. Easier said than done.
Hey Cory,
I'm also from Chicago. My wife and I have two places in Ginatilan. One by the water and one in the mountains. We own both outright. Our monthly averages around $1000 - $1500 per month depending on how much we decide to eat out that month. I'm back in the states right now but maybe we can meet up sometime when we get back there. I would love to talk to you about your solar setup on your house. Love your channel. Keep up the great work!
Thank you appreciate the compliment. Let me know when you’ll be back around. I’m usually in town.
I’ve been to ginatilian great place from usa
If you don’t mind me asking how much did you pay for your place in the mountains?
This is a great video, dude's lady is cracking me up lol, these guys are awesome.
haha she cracks me up too
You said in your video that you had solar. How expensive was that if you don’t mind me asking. I have heard about the brown outs over there.
I did two videos on the solar if you want to check them out along with a backup power video getting a generator for brownouts.
The cost of living anywhere is pretty subjective. I live in Thailand and the cost here seem somewhat lower.
I for one appreciate the amount of time that conceptualization, scripting, videography, editing and ULing takes! The information was amazing as was the videography. Thank you sir.
Thank you! Appreciate the positive comment and that’s why I make videos!
Yes however the language is a challenged.
Thai is cheaper since I am in Malaysia but communication wise.
While Philippines might be more but like here English speaking. Thus making communication more easy.
You both are doing great . This guy is very good in planning.Yes , there’s short /long term goal.
Thank you
After 2 years here I've found that consumer goods and rent have gone up by about 30% overall. Currently in Makati my furnished, modern high rise 1 bed condo with ALL monthly costs is just about $1700 USD total. Still searching for a quiet place on the beach and haven't found it yet :(
I've noticed meat prices have gone up by that much for sure.
You guys are great! My name is Cory no E. Great to see Raquel is getting less camera shy. Keep making videos. My dream is Cebu PH.
Thank you Cory without E!
This is why I'm strongly considering moving to the Philippines. An appreciative wife helps to share a loving life with as well. GOOD RESEARCH MATERIAL. My brother, you are in Heaven.
100% brother and I know it
It seems like you have a great plan that's paying off very well. I'm considering living in the country with my Fillipina in a few years after I retire and hope to live a modest and quiet life there.
If you’re into a modest and quiet life, this is definitely the place for you.
Thank you for the thorough explanation. I’m planning on moving there our home is almost done, solar is definitely a must I have to do. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! and yes, electric cost here is HIGH so invest in solar.
Keep it going man. This is highly inspirational for a large group of american men here in the states
Thank you!
My Philippines Home was built & paid cash, Food-$400, $100 eat out, Electric $180 (air-con), Internet $40, water $10, Transportation $30 + misc $200 (medical & medicine for wife’s father) $200 additional misc. Our total $1110.00. However, with retirement, we save more than what we spend 💞 We are in Cavite. No debt. Nice Video. 💗
Just got back from a month in Sta Rosa. I took a day trip to Cavite for my Step Dad who visited their during Vietnam. I was dropped off at City Hall by Grab ride share..Of course the tourism center in the city park said the base was open and you could visit the old fort on base....Not the case...Needless to say my few block, 20 peso, ride by Tricycle was for not! The ride resulted in a very confused gate guard leading me to his JOOD who was not happy an tourist was attempting to visit. At the end of my visit to Cavite, I was a little surprised grab will drop you off in the city but no drivers want to pick up anyone! I had to take a trike from city hall to the bus station and take a bus to PITX. A bit of an adventure.
That is under $600 per person and maybe $100 of $600 going to in-laws and this man is living and eating well If you build a properly designed passive house with some solar panels, you could cut your electric bill to under $50 Cooking at home, buying from the local maket, growing some fruits and vegetables your food bill could be under $150 Restaurants a wild card $100 to $1000 Single women , alcohol are two more wild cards I spend next to nothing on both unless they are my wife. Married 20 to 30 years, 1 million is ok. Been there done that no regrets
She's definitely the best looking Philipine I have seen in any of the videos out there. Great choice! Thank you for the information.
I agree with you on her 100%! Even though my opinion may be biased. Thank you for the compliment.
@@ItsMe_Philippines Enjoy & Stay blessed!
Wow that’s amazing, house looks really nice and your planning must’ve been quite the task, but it all worked out great especially with your monthly cost, outstanding.
Thank you!
As a fellow windy city born and raised man this is inspiring I'll be doing this aswell and be like you one day this is very informative and a helpful perspective.
Thank you
I'm 35 single and looking at making the move the the Philippines. I was curious as to the costs in comparison to here in the states and I have to say, it seems to be the smart move. Beautiful country, low cost of living and it just seems like a more welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Thank you for the peak into your fiscal world so those of us considering the move have a solid idea of what to expect. Thank you for your knowledge and time.
You'll need a remote job. Unless you're coming with tons of $$$.
@@scott80ca I'll start looking into that now. Appreciate the advice.
you must be joking 35 wtf how can you build up yr pension or investments. wait till you 65 plus. you can retire respectfully
@harry eisermann I don't see how that's any of your concern, respectfully. You have no idea my financial situation so I'd advise you to just focus on you and your retirement.
@@sofakingdeviant4833 as you make it public, so accept reactions. or critzisme, enjoy yr retirement, my opinion a minium of, 2500 aud. as I been here 7 years, have a good day, yes thats for a couple....
and live like a Western dude, NOT pinoy , take care
and Not owing a Car.
100% Agree and this video is great for people coming to the Philippines and want to live here!
Thank you, We made it to help people and show the highs and lows!
That was funny, nose wipe and then rubs hubby’s back. 😂 happy for your good and happy life. 😊
She rubbed it on the chair lol
Love your channel guys… Im retired military and fed Govt. and have been living in Puerto Rico 23 yrs. Originally from West Virginia. Thinking of moving to Philippines and this channel helps so much and a few others I watch but I like the way you guys speak. So nice and friendly. Anyways .. listening to the grocery bill… I was laughing…wifey has an egg on toast😂😂😂 . And she said you like to buy meats.. Tell her you NEED to eat like a champ and get that daily protein intake in to keep those Gym gains💪🏻💪🏻🏋🏻🏋🏻🏋🏻😂😂Im 6’4 300lbs and lift also and the meat portion of my spending bill is always high. I cant leave Sams every 2 weeksless than 600 dollars… IS THERE, a Sams or bulk shopping there??
Thanks again guys.. sorry for the ramble.
Happy New Year and stay safe
Hahahaha thanks brother! She has one egg and I have six post workout. Smoothie pre workout. Thanks for the comment bro!
@@ItsMe_Philippines your welcome brother💪🏻💪🏻maybe we will meet one day😆😆😆
Merry Christmas! Thanks once again for posting another entertaining and educational video. I think one of the advantages to living here versus the US is it seems to be much more within your power to effectively control the cost of living because there are realistic cost saving options available or at least for me there have been. Recognizing that determining the types of changes to personal spending habits that will be necessary after relocating and having a documented plan are the keys for success as you have skillfully pointed out. For me personally what has helped with navigating through the streets of Dumaguete in my own vehicle and the parking is my wife's brother who is a native of this area and has far more experience with driving here has become the full time designated driver. I've witnessed a couple of near miss accidents in the city and every time at least one foreigner was behind the wheel of one of the vehicles. The primary advantage of having my wife's brother driving our pickup is if parking is difficult he just stays behind the wheel and either looks elsewhere to find a parking space or drives around until we're ready to move on. The other thing I was curious about is property tax. I understand it's not going to be a monthly payment but if you are planning on saving around 8-10% of the cost each month it could become a line item within an individual budget plan. Like a number of other things the home ownership experience and the property tax assessment in particular here was much different from when you have a mortgage in the USA and I'm sure that won't be a surprise to anyone. If details about your individual tax situation were left out purposely you are obviously not obligated in any way to share and by doing so it won't hurt my feelings. Happy holidays everyone!!
Todd, if the property tax here added up to anything over $100 I would put it in. The last five year total came to $82 so that equals $16.40 per year and $1.36 a month.
@@ItsMe_Philippines thanks for clarifying and that totally makes sense. I wish mine was that low but it's quite a bit more and something that needs to be included in my budget planning. I can only guess it's due to differences in the assessed value of the property and maybe along with being in close proximity to the city. I did find it interesting that my annual property tax bills in Idaho would arrive by mail with the county assessors name on them but I never met the guy or anyone else from the office in person. I've had 3 direct interactions with a team of property tax assessors here at my house in Dumaguete even though I've only been here for less than 6 months. Like most everyone else I've met here so far, they are extremely nice people.
Happy for them both !
Thank you!
Great video on the cost of living in the Philippines! It really puts retirement planning into perspective and helps viewers understand what to expect. Thanks for sharing your insights and experiences over the past ten months!
Glad it was helpful!
For Spanish language immersion, I live in SuperHost Airbnb with 6 other roommates. Our 2nd floor has: big refrigerators in a common kitchen, clothes washer, dining area, and a nice balcony with tables & chairs. Rent is $11/day; includes weekly (room cleaning with fresh bedding and towels) , and daily cleaning of common areas.
My large private room has a private bathroom. Most roommates (both men and women) are well educated from USA, Canada, Western Europe, and Asia. Some stay only a few days, and others several months or a year. Medellin Temperatures are 60 to 85 all twelve months.
I hear great things about it over therw
Awesome first hand information guys. Phillipines is looking more and more like a good option for my retirement. I currently live in NC and also own property just outside of San Felipe Mexico where many Phillipinos are also investing due to the relative short distance from CA. Be safe and look forward to future vids. 👍👍
Thank you I really appreciate the positive comment! Definitely come take a visit and let me know your thoughts are if you have any questions reach out to me.
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@@ailynjaydeedani4315 Hi there! 👋
Happy new year
@@ailynjaydeedani4315 Happy new year!
Quick question, which you probably have made a video about. What was your intial cost of building the house with the solar? And what is the size of the house?
I have a video up on what my house cost to build in the Philippines. I also have another video up on my solar installation with cost if you want to watch them.
I want to live in a condo somewhere walkable to a food quart & mall + grocery store. My ideal location would be IT Park. Any recommendations where you think I can do this on the cheaper side?
Would look at Bacolod, Iloilo, or even Cebu before IT park. Personally, Bacolod or Iloilo as they are building new condos as we speak and you can buy one in advanced for a better price.