Just got back from Manila last week (2/27/2020)... had an awesome time, lost some weight from all the walking and sight seeing. No doubt that the Philippines has some advantages over other Asian countries... ( I've been to 8 so far and 17 countries total) but the ability to communicate easily is the biggest advantage, the food ain't too shabby either... Lechon Baboy is got to be one of my top favorites. I was looking at condos furnished and unfurnished and mostly just 1 bedroom with around 250 to 550 sq. ft. Like any major world city, there are clean areas and there are the slummish areas... but I saw condos as low as (US) $100/ month all the way up to $1,200/month. Just was in New York City 4 months ago and was paying $150/night in walking distance of TIMES SQUARE... Let's just say.... it was nothing nice about NYC hotels in that price range.... not until you start to pay over $225/night. 1 week in NYC cost me a good bit more than 4 weeks in Manila. Too all the people making nasty negative comments on here... please get out of your parent's basement and go see the world. Stop being so scared and get out of your bubble.
Brad Jordan, Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed comment and putting the costs into perspective. Manila is not my first choice of cities to live in but I do love the people here in the Philippines and the language is certainly a great advantage.
@@enricocontrerasaraneta7290 He is just saying his own opinion freedom of expression you know. If you stop people expressing what’s next. I found Canadians women beautiful compared to the Philippines 🇵🇭 is that hurting you now do you want me to go away...but my wife she is a Filipina ironically. If that can make you feel better about me. God speed
Jeepney is probably the most economic and ICONIC way to circle around Metro Manila and it includes a wide variety of events/entertainment that would optionally requires you to give tips and these are drummer at the back of the jeep, singers, people who randomly gives you a small envelope, religious activity and the most aggressive of them all the holdduppers especially for expats like you, DONT fight them! unless you don't want to see the next sun rise.
Try Eastwood city in QC, very nice, clean, safe and the area is walkable. Everything is in here, malls, restaurants, banks, grocery stores, etc. They even have s&r membership club which is similar to costco, actually they also carry costco products.
Just got back from Manila last week (2/27/2020)... had an awesome time, lost some weight from all the walking and sight seeing. No doubt that the Philippines has some advantages over other Asian countries... ( I've been to 8 so far and 17 countries total) but the ability to communicate easily is the biggest advantage, the food ain't too shabby either... Lechon Baboy is got to be one of my top favorites. I was looking at condos furnished and unfurnished and mostly just 1 bedroom with around 250 to 550 sq. ft. Like any major world city, there are clean areas and there are the slummish areas... but I saw condos as low as (US) $100/ month all the way up to $1,200/month. Just was in New York City 4 months ago and was paying $150/night in walking distance of TIMES SQUARE... Let's just say.... it was nothing nice about NYC hotels in that price range.... not until you start to pay over $225/night. 1 week in NYC cost me a good bit more than 4 weeks in Manila. Too all the people making nasty negative comments on here... please get out of your parent's basement and go see the world. Stop being so scared and get out of your bubble.
Brad Jordan, Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed comment and putting the costs into perspective. Manila is not my first choice of cities to live in but I do love the people here in the Philippines and the language is certainly a great advantage.
@@LivingOverseasTV lol..why theres a need to blatantly uttered manila is not your first choice??? its very insultive and rude to filipinos..
@@enricocontrerasaraneta7290 He is just saying his own opinion freedom of expression you know. If you stop people expressing what’s next. I found Canadians women beautiful compared to the Philippines 🇵🇭 is that hurting you now do you want me to go away...but my wife she is a Filipina ironically. If that can make you feel better about me. God speed
I thought I’m watching national geo because the way you deliver your video nice !
Raphy Lasala, Thank you!
I like the view at night at the Fireplace bar. Like fireflies in the dark background. Nice vid.
greg rocha, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. The lights do look like fireflies.
Thank you for the tour of Makati I drove there one time for having government paper. I was surprised of the tall buildings it look like New York
Just found your channel, great videos! Greetings from California 🍺😎
Not bad for an access in the best and safer areas of Metro Manila
Wow
Julius Powertech, Thanks for watching!
Looks great!!
Jeepney is probably the most economic and ICONIC way to circle around
Metro Manila and it includes a wide variety of events/entertainment that
would optionally requires you to give tips and these are drummer at
the back of the jeep, singers, people who randomly gives you a small
envelope, religious activity and the most aggressive of them all the
holdduppers especially for expats like you, DONT fight them! unless you
don't want to see the next sun rise.
nice view 👍👍
siony cuanico, Thanks for watching. Glad you like the view!
Good price in a nice area of Makati.
Joel R, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Wow nice place
Way fancier than mine, lol!
This was done well
Great vid, as usual!
Looks like a nice spot 👌
William, It is a good spot but I like BGC better. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Living Overseas TV thank you for the insight 😊
Very nice
Excellent video.... can you please do a cost of living for Makati/BGC???? Thanks
Eddie Jackson, Thanks for watching. Yes. I will be doing a cost of living in Makati, BGC and a cost of living in Manila video in the future.
Hi ,I am a recent subscriber. How is the noise level at night? Is there a Jogging park nearby?
Yes. You can Google 'Ayala Triangle Park'. The noise level at night is tolerable.
Whom did you rent the studio through?
Jim I'm interested in retirement in the Philippines but not manila.too crowded and expensive. What about outside of Manila, like tagig,pasig,bcg.
Willard Whitfield Taguig, Pasig, Makati etc are cities-areas which are also part of Metro Manila.
Try Eastwood city in QC, very nice, clean, safe and the area is walkable. Everything is in here, malls, restaurants, banks, grocery stores, etc. They even have s&r membership club which is similar to costco, actually they also carry costco products.
Thats also expensive...
Try in ortigas pasig or Mandaluyong area
If u like outside manila u must try in baguio, Cebu, Davao or Cavite.
I will take the double that😆. Small apartments remind me of prison at midnight.
Knighbridge
C'mon, blocks aren't a thing outside the US
I will have to say that closet is very sad looking....lol
Philippine Cowboy, Haha, yes! luckily I don't have many things to put in a closet.
@@LivingOverseasTV same here, I'm a minimalist these days!
Slightly bigger than an Alcatraz prison cell . Becomming more like China everyday .
You know nothing...an english speaking people around with a smile and friendly nature sounds good for your mental health my friend....