Minimum Cost of Living in the Philippines for a Foreigner

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  • How much is the minimum cost of living in the Philippines for a foreigner?
    In this video, Alex shares with us his cost of living in the Philippines, per month, based on a six-month average. He will give us a tour of Dumaguete and show us examples of where he eats, and what he does for entertainment, and even share his experience with the medical system.
    You can visit Alex on his TH-cam Channel:
    / @alex_kosh
    Chapters:
    00:00 Video Overview.
    00:36 Tour of Dumaguete with cost examples.
    02:14 Medical Cost Examples.
    04:06 Gym Cost and Tour.
    04:54 Tour with cost examples continues.
    07:26 Bureau of Immigration Office.
    07:55 Rizal Boulevard.
    09:22 Itemized Cost of Living in the Philippines.
    12:28 Ferry Costs to Siquijor Island and Cebu City.
    If you would like to meet up with foreigners, Ground Zero Restaurant is the place to go. In the mornings, expats and retirees often gather here for breakfast, coffee, and conversation. As the day cools off, and the sun goes down. Rizal Boulevard Is where you’ll find stunning sunsets, various restaurants, and a lively atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for locals and visitors.
    Ferry voyages from Dumaguete provide an excellent opportunity to explore the stunning islands and coastal destinations in the region. One of the most popular ferry routes is the trip to Siquijor Island, known for its enchanting beaches and mystical charm.

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  • @LivingOverseasTV
    @LivingOverseasTV  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    You can find updated information about Alex on his TH-cam Channel: www.youtube.com/@Alex_Kosh

  • @RainerBosch-qy9fj
    @RainerBosch-qy9fj 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    Guys: a million+ families in the PI live quite well on around $400/$500 a month. If a sole foreigner can't manage that on $700/$1000 a month, I have no sympathy. Just remember you live there and you're not on holiday. Do that and you'll be fine.

    • @keith-kb1zl
      @keith-kb1zl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      If you avoid women and bars it’s doable. but that’s the allure that drives foreigners from going there in the first place 🤣🤣 but with no pinay to shop, cook, wash your clothes, and show you the ropes, take you to immigration, fill out paperwork, go to mall to pay your bills,etc ,etc, you can get lost in the shuffle pretty easily.. if you plan on finding that young hottie expect your monthly expenses to shoot up a minimum of 1,000 dollars a month, maybe much more as you will be financially taking on her whole family 😊and stragglers

    • @bhinbayoucity5691
      @bhinbayoucity5691 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ​@@keith-kb1zlSo if a foreigner came to PH with a Soc Sec of $3520 a month along with approx $575 a month from IRAs, that wpuld be enough to live in a med size city like Cagayan De Oro?

    • @PeterObenza
      @PeterObenza 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I am Filipino living here in California and I can tell you, you will be fine living on $500 in Cagayan. Actually that's already a lot. But if you choose to live in Manila, everything is more expensive.

    • @TSBye-qo1vc
      @TSBye-qo1vc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bhinbayoucity5691 More than enough.

    • @RainerBosch-qy9fj
      @RainerBosch-qy9fj 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@keith-kb1zl Forget the visits to immigration. Just plonk that 10K in the bank and get the retirement visa. No more visits to immigration and worth every cent. Then you won't need some parasite and her family to show you the ropes.

  • @marcellespiritu
    @marcellespiritu 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    I haven't been back in 50 yrs, until last month.
    The people are kind, polite, and sincere ....I've been in 4 continents and 27 countries....... Philippines is a paradise to tourists...

    • @jasontaylor404
      @jasontaylor404 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Which city?

    • @pjreynoldsa1
      @pjreynoldsa1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MORE BULL SHIT! TOURISTS ARE TARGETS AND WALKING ATM MACHINES........ SUCKER!

    • @laurencehyde2168
      @laurencehyde2168 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol..Yer right

    • @rubycebreros2330
      @rubycebreros2330 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@laurencehyde2168pakawala siguro to ng mga kalaban. Lol…

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The people are rude, racist, and violent! It's the worst nightmare in the world!

  • @Ironic_Jihad
    @Ironic_Jihad 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Great video! Got a different perspective of Duma then from other TH-camrs.

  • @cowboymcq6711
    @cowboymcq6711 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Fantastic video thank you
    I’m headed over in January or m first time 🎉‼️‼️‼️

  • @marietagomata8242
    @marietagomata8242 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice video,learn a lot,watching from new zealand, full support..keep safe..

  • @vinniestjohn9508
    @vinniestjohn9508 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I appreciate the easy pace, real life descriptions, and the absence of annoying techno music in any of the videos. Top two informative vlogger for people like me on becoming a soon to be expat.

  • @davidcovert8472
    @davidcovert8472 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Awesome video

  • @lcinflorida8728
    @lcinflorida8728 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This vid put a smile on my face! TY 😃👍

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you for your support 😊 glad to hear that

  • @wickman.r4662
    @wickman.r4662 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for excellent Dumaguete video.

  • @keithadams2368
    @keithadams2368 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video

  • @anthonyjackson1446
    @anthonyjackson1446 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video and info and scenery of this part of the Philippines .. thanks for sharing..🙌🏼👍💪😃👏🏼📸

  • @barbaraburnette9641
    @barbaraburnette9641 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video. Thank you.

  • @gregoryglen4090
    @gregoryglen4090 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for this great information

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad to hear that 😊

  • @Alex_Kosh
    @Alex_Kosh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Thank you Jim, you for showing our favorite Dumaguete city. I definitely have a lot to learn from you how to make good videos 👍

    • @LivingOverseasTV
      @LivingOverseasTV  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Alex, thanks for sharing your living expenses and taking me on a tour of Dumaguete. I'm sure my viewers will find the information helpful.

    • @gsomethingsomething2658
      @gsomethingsomething2658 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Alex, may I ask why Dumaguete is your favourite city? What do you love about it?

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gsomethingsomething2658 last year I made a video about your question

  • @Silidons91
    @Silidons91 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I'm 32, single. My goal is to pay off my house ASAP here in Southern California, and then once I do that, rent it out and live in the Philippines. That alone will make me ~$3,000 USD per month. Not to mention my other investments. I feel like I could live amazing there. I just love riding my bicycle, and wouldn't even need a motorbike or car. Would live an easy life and just ride my bike everyday and explore, I don't drink etc.

  • @jasongriffith6225
    @jasongriffith6225 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video!
    Would have liked to see his place to see

  • @Badger345
    @Badger345 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content thanks 😊
    Can you please include links for additional content you mentioned

  • @philippinesdreamorreality
    @philippinesdreamorreality 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Very good video, It really boils down to the individual and self control. I always believed one could make it with a low amount. If it can be done in certain parts of Mexico, it can definitely be done in the Philippines. Great video.👍👍👍

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you, yes it's enough for a simple life 😊

    • @frankkluz9787
      @frankkluz9787 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I'm in Kentucky near Lexington and a Mexican immigrant here from 2 hours away from Guadalajara has 'family' living there on well below $1000/mo. ! -- Colombia too in rural areas can be $650 - $800 / mo. for a good life - IF - you can speak fluent Spanish. -- I would prefer English and the friendly people in the Philippines - but ideal weather can be had in the other 2 countries in several locations at about 5000 feet elevation !

    • @philippinesdreamorreality
      @philippinesdreamorreality 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am pretty fluent in Spanish, but English is my first language and I also prefer the Philippines over Mexico or Latin America. They are all great countries, just my personal pref.@@frankkluz9787

  • @matthewconner463
    @matthewconner463 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great 👍🏾 information 🌴🌴

  • @AndreAndre-yd5gw
    @AndreAndre-yd5gw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It can be done for way less. You just have to be smart about it. I have traveled in many countries, not just the Philippines and always managed on a few hundred. You have to think outside the box and always remember that less is more.

  • @i-am-your-conscience
    @i-am-your-conscience 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    4:00 Or have a proper Health Insurance that is accepted at the hospital. And there are ATM's in the Hospital area, who are normally also work at night, if I remember correctly last time in Duma

    • @shanemontgomery2416
      @shanemontgomery2416 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can have health insurance and they will still find a reason to charge you cash

  • @jcadbro7260
    @jcadbro7260 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    you're at skewers my korean friend runs the place! it nice to see you guys enjoying the city.😊🎉

  • @2GringosOnTheGulf
    @2GringosOnTheGulf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Great video my friends. 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing.
    Wow much cheaper than here. 😮
    Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico.🇲🇽

  • @riverpapa-gw2ey
    @riverpapa-gw2ey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice vlog......

  • @hellonoitsfine9681
    @hellonoitsfine9681 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love Philippines from Bangladesh

  • @MrJrweir
    @MrJrweir 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Informative, also an eye opener of how best to live, single, on the cheap😂

  • @mochapoundcake
    @mochapoundcake 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1:25 Foodnet is a cafeteria, called turo-turo (literally point-point) by the locals.

  • @koolazzice447
    @koolazzice447 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Food prices are similar to Thailand but I think TH is even cheaper and definitely more delicious. I've been to both Countries

    • @user-zu5tv7zt6v
      @user-zu5tv7zt6v หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Filipino food isn't too good or healthy. You're much better off eating at home.

  • @quackersna
    @quackersna 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Totally reasonable. I get so tired of hearing people say you can't make it there with less than 2k.

    • @BoldlyExplore
      @BoldlyExplore 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Because they are still mentally in a spending trance equals happiness 😂

    • @EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi
      @EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Yeah, the majority of vloggers, always coming up with $1,500 Or 2000 a month, Or you will be suffering and not living, if that was the case,you might as well stay home, and don't move overseas, of you don't have the amount they are suggesting!!

    • @AlphaWebSoluitions
      @AlphaWebSoluitions 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It depends on your lifestyle. I have known foreigner-couples living in Manila quite comfortably on 1000 a month. If you want high class living, your condo alone may cost more than $3000 per month. 8-10 hour daily air-conditioning with fully automatic washing machine, electric stove. microwave may add $200 to the bill but some people (foreigner or local) have electric bills that ccsts aropund #2000 0per month.
      A couple could live comfortably in major cities (Philippine standard) with $2,000 a month. But if you chose Bonifacio Global City for example, $2.000 "may" not be enough

    • @yrosales546
      @yrosales546 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@AlphaWebSoluitionsagree. It depends on your lifestyle. For ordinary living , a single person will need $1000, no bars/clubs or gf. $2000 or more if you are fond of those last 3.

    • @AlphaWebSoluitions
      @AlphaWebSoluitions 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@yrosales546 your monthly budget does depend on your lifestyle but I have known a new zealander and his filipina wife leaving in ermita, manila for under P50,000 a month (little shy of US$1k). There are also couples living in P160k condos(US$3k) in BGC.

  • @stargategoku
    @stargategoku 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for posting. Filipino watching from uk. I'm weighing where to live thailand or Philippines.

  • @desiboytravelvlog
    @desiboytravelvlog 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤❤❤❤ super

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching 😊

  • @scrubjay93
    @scrubjay93 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thank you - I hear people are very friendly in the Philippines💚 I pay $105/month for internet in Washington state, USA.

    • @Universal-Freedom
      @Universal-Freedom 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How much is your total monthly expenses in Washington ??

    • @darrenjones2396
      @darrenjones2396 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dammmmmmm internet in the phil is $20 bucks

    • @TheOdek1974
      @TheOdek1974 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Lot of scammers too

    • @JunBermz
      @JunBermz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheOdek1974Were you scammed? Don’t be a Pinay simp if you have no game. 😅

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You heard wrong. Rude, racist, violent people.

  • @jasonking6892
    @jasonking6892 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looks Good Expat🇺🇲 lives in Colombia 🇨🇴 thinking of moving to moving go SE Asia
    Great video Good Advice 👍

    • @Michael-cu5fg
      @Michael-cu5fg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How is it living in Colombia

    • @jasonking6892
      @jasonking6892 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Michael-cu5fg been here 4 years not bad no Tourists Nice

    • @user-zu5tv7zt6v
      @user-zu5tv7zt6v หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stay in Colombia, moving is expensive and you're not as far from home.

  • @Noonemay
    @Noonemay 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I actually just got back from the philippines. It depends where you live. if you live around bgc mandaluyong area. 1 bedroom condo at shang ri la is about 1k usd a month. food outside 10USD per meal

  • @user-un9lx4kp6u
    @user-un9lx4kp6u หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm definitely visiting Dumaguete to enjoy the food.

  • @Hornscope
    @Hornscope 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very informative video. Btw, what's the cost of dentistry

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      About $25 per dental filling

  • @jackwill3578
    @jackwill3578 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HOT SPRINGS (RED ROCKS) IS NICE AND SO RELAXING AND MEETING PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER !

  • @jaychung9756
    @jaychung9756 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The hospital visits were insanely cheap! A McDonald’s meal in Maryland cost $12. He saw a doctor for$10, and then could get lunch for $3. It may be cheaper to fly there to get any procedure that can wait …

  • @cliffrussell4281
    @cliffrussell4281 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I retired to the Philippines but my philipino wife scammed me then deserted me and went back in the UK fortunately l had paid for my house so no rent or mortgage so i live on 48k pesos a month and i have a maid that looks after me its great living here but do not get involved with a philipino women as they expect you to keep there extended family and that can bankrupt you so be warned

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Foreigners can't own houses.

    • @augustjohnnycrashed
      @augustjohnnycrashed 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Did you get a pre nup? I iust married a Filipina, we were together 17 months before we married, i revealed her bullshit early on

    • @KevinMullin-iz9bp
      @KevinMullin-iz9bp หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I heard many horror stories that back your statement about Filipinas and thier families. Thanks.

    • @augustjohnnycrashed
      @augustjohnnycrashed หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@KevinMullin-iz9bpShes better now, had gambling addiction, I wouldn’t marry her till she got clean of that

    • @augustjohnnycrashed
      @augustjohnnycrashed หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Guaranteed that was only food available on menu, out of stocks sorry po😂

  • @tonytillotson7435
    @tonytillotson7435 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thanks Alex.....It's great to see you can live on $700 a month whilst eating out most meals.
    It just shows what you can do with careful planning.

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But jobs pay $20 a month are are racist.

  • @user-sp3wd2nn3e
    @user-sp3wd2nn3e 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1:50 The food looks really tasty!

    • @user-zu5tv7zt6v
      @user-zu5tv7zt6v หลายเดือนก่อน

      Filipino food is mostly not too good, but you can cook at home.

  • @muragano
    @muragano 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Been living here in PH for 12 years now with my wife and 2 kids. Kids go to a private school and our monthly expenses barely go over $1000. Half the time it's under $1000. It's about the lifestyle you choose. And no we don't live in some remote province or island. We live 40 mins away from Metro Manila. We go out to nice restos or parks 2 or 3 times a month. Being frugal in some areas is a must. I love cooking and so does my wife so we save a bunch on food costs.

  • @Jonas_Santos20
    @Jonas_Santos20 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    new sub here

  • @brucedavis6244
    @brucedavis6244 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HI I'm new Sub thank you for great information I'm want to go to Philippines

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why would you want to go to the worst nation in the world???

  • @yuriyzenda5857
    @yuriyzenda5857 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I think Alex did a very detailed and sober description of his expenses. He seems to be very budget conscious. For me, I might need to double that as I am not sure I could be happy downgrading from current life to that bare bones level. BTW, is Alex from Ukraine? Asking for a friend.

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you for your kind words. I'm from Russia but I permanently moved to the Philippines

    • @johnclark8637
      @johnclark8637 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are a lot of Russians able to speak english?@@Alex_Kosh

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@johnclark8637 not really but we have English as second language in school

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Alex_Kosh How did you get a visa? It's impossible. And how are you so wealthy? I'm American and it's impossible!

    • @vipeton.8927
      @vipeton.8927 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Flat_Earth_Addy Many people has money in Russia. Alex seems to be very likeable guy

  • @daveg695
    @daveg695 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I like the gym. Do they have any healthy food options? Western grocery stores?

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I tried to answer on this question in one of my previous videos th-cam.com/video/IeNOkTfnrb4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=h4UtahAJhMqzXpKW

    • @Ai-vq8rj
      @Ai-vq8rj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Philippines is a western country.

    • @bhinbayoucity5691
      @bhinbayoucity5691 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Ai-vq8rjtheres S&R & Landers, both carry western food items, but itll cost more due to shippkng costs from the USA.

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Ai-vq8rj No it's not! It's in SE Asia, you twit!

  • @KevinMullin-iz9bp
    @KevinMullin-iz9bp หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I can keep a budget under US $1000/mo in San Juan, La Union Ph. I have a modest pension of about $1300/mo so I actually get ahead a little each mo.

    • @LivingOverseasTV
      @LivingOverseasTV  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @KevinMullin-iz9bp, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment on your personal experience. I'm sure people will find it helpful.

  • @redpillsatori3020
    @redpillsatori3020 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    My take on budgeting in the Phil circa 2023 based on my experience:
    - Renting decent apartment/condo: 10k - 15K ($200-$300 USD)
    - Electric: 4k - 8k or around $100 USD (depending on how much you run the AC units you have--get an inverted type if you can)
    - Water: around 600 PHP or $12 USD
    - Food: 15K or $300 - $1000 USD (depends on how "well" you want to eat, and if you are feeding other people, dogs, etc..)
    - Renewing tourist visa: about 2000 PHP ($40 USD month) or 3500 every two months, plus you need to buy an Alien Registration Card once a year (around $75 USD or 3000 PHP)
    - Health saving: 5000 or $100 USD - try and put some money in savings every month for emergencies or health care needs, dentist, etc..
    - Transportation: 500 - 10K PHP or $10 - $200 USD - depends on how much you want to travel, and if you want to own a bike/car
    I'm probably missing a few things, but I'd say $1000 USD is the BEAR minimum. It all depends on how much you want to live like a Westerner or a local. I'd say you need at least $2000 USD in passive income (or from working remotely) a month (after taxes) in order to live comfortably (i.e. like a Westerner) here.
    Also add another $1000/mo if you plan on helping/supporting a Pinay and her family.

    • @stephandevere2812
      @stephandevere2812 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      You say how well you eat but if you buy vegtables and eat at home healthy if wouldn't cost more than $200 a month. I know because I do it.

    • @GreedisGood92
      @GreedisGood92 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@stephandevere2812 Only $200 a month? How much do you think it would be for somebody like me who's diet is only beef, salt, and water(carnivore diet)? I rather cook at home than eat out.

    • @Fissan_Poulsen
      @Fissan_Poulsen 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@GreedisGood92 The Vikings tried that diet, but after losing all their teeth, they tried mixing it with vegetables.

    • @danmcqueen5295
      @danmcqueen5295 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Fissan_PoulsenNonsense. Many of us come from thousands of generations of living in the frozen north, where plants are simply not available but maybe one month/year at most. These folks not only have better teeth, but they lack heart disease etc that is all caused by excessive carbohydrate consumption.

    • @brianoflaherty6190
      @brianoflaherty6190 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Fissan_Poulsen That is nonsense. Vegetables do nothing for your teeth.

  • @paulcarlson4230
    @paulcarlson4230 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Be there many times,if you dont need to workout,or pool or bars or nice food or doctor,you will spend more ,but if you are really tight and squeaky maybe 1200 dollars

  • @DWilliam1
    @DWilliam1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long does it take for your stomach to get used to the food? I get sick whenever I eat the local food almost anywhere outside the US.

    • @christypadogdog9329
      @christypadogdog9329 หลายเดือนก่อน

      drink a little soda to kill the bacteria to avoid getting sick then as time passes your body adapts

  • @johnparise418
    @johnparise418 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is cdo cheaper?

  • @fdwaller
    @fdwaller 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    alex did not mention electric, water, or add in his medical costs

  • @BennyJSr.
    @BennyJSr. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome info. How much is it to rent/buy a motorcycle/moped

    • @LivingOverseasTV
      @LivingOverseasTV  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @BennyJSr., A used bike may be as little as $400 USD. A new scooter will be around $1,400 USD.

    • @wicksbusiness
      @wicksbusiness 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@LivingOverseasTV Better to buy a new motorcycle. They tend to drive things into the ground a lot. You can still get one for around $1000 US new if all you need is a basic bike.

  • @gcam12000
    @gcam12000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    At night medical care it’s gotta be emergency room service and you only have to pay less than $200 without insurance? Try it in the States oh and the dreaded 3-8 hr wait, consider it a bargain.

  • @wicksbusiness
    @wicksbusiness 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Me and the wife have been living here for 4 years quite well for about $800 a month. We do have our own property and house built and paid for.
    That keeps the accommodation costs down. But we also have a new Toyota that brings the cost up again. So yes, you can live on $800 or even less depending on where you choose to live.

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Liar. Foreigners can't own property.

    • @JuniorMurray13
      @JuniorMurray13 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello I came across your page while searching for remote work to live in Philippines and I was wondering if you have any remote work me and my gf can get into even if we’re making below 1k a month , I was wanting to move so I could train martial arts to fight professionally and to also get away from the toxic lifestyle of where were living so I’m taking the leap but just need a way to make usd if possible please let me know it would be a blessing and we can set up a video call or I could send my email for you to get to know me more because I understand it'll be hard to make a decision under a youtube comment to see if we’re the right fit to work with you or help find work

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JuniorMurray13 1k won't buy you lunch in the expensive Philippines.

    • @davidbrown3971
      @davidbrown3971 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      How do you own property when foreigners aren't allowed.

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, how did you buy a house, when thats illegal? And its near impossible to live on 800 a month. Especially for 2 people. You could spend more than that on 1 meal.

  • @AlphaWebSoluitions
    @AlphaWebSoluitions 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dumaguete is a provincial city albeit, developed, and the cost o living is cheaper. In major cities, you still can live under $1000 if you live on the thrift side (but decently). A family of 4 can still live comfortably with $2000 a month within major cities (Philippine standard). Of course this excludes living in cosmopolitan cities and with western standards.

  • @patrickglennon7058
    @patrickglennon7058 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How much is a modest hotel room monthly

  • @bladerunner6
    @bladerunner6 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    unfortunelaty i must add that the price in general are increasing day by day so thats just reality i know this cause i talk to lets say someone there every day so i know excactly what i am talking about

  • @RobbieBlue
    @RobbieBlue 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If i wanted baked chicken and veggies are there restaurants like that. Id try to eat healthy overseas

    • @cranetrucker1298
      @cranetrucker1298 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Baked chicken is plentyful, veges are harder to come by(esp high quality)...but plenty of fruit.
      Im from nz and if i lived here id grow my own vege.

  • @wvc72
    @wvc72 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Does the philippine allow permanent residency for Americans? And how much does it cost to get it?

    • @TSBye-qo1vc
      @TSBye-qo1vc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      There are a few different permanent residence options, SRRV (retirement visa), 13A (if married to a local) 13 Quota (50 per country per year), but you can also easily stay 3 years straight as just a tourist. That 3-year count can easily be reset at any time with a quick exit and re-entry.

    • @setha360
      @setha360 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Tourist visa can be extended up to 3 years

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No.

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TSBye-qo1vc SRRV is no permanent residency. You can't stay 3 years as a tourist. Quota visa in impossible. All WAY too expensive.

  • @mysticvirtue8886
    @mysticvirtue8886 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How can i get a hold of the dome people i would like to rent it?

  • @ingobaab
    @ingobaab 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Whats the name of that bar with pool and darts?!😊

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Skewers

  • @markbigelow2608
    @markbigelow2608 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the apartment include a clothes washer?

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      In apartment I mentioned they have laundry service inside, it cost about 5$ per 7 kg

  • @qwintisntial1792
    @qwintisntial1792 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Video BROTHER!!!What City was he in for $688?

    • @LivingOverseasTV
      @LivingOverseasTV  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Alex is living in Dumaguete.

  • @mikevaldez4895
    @mikevaldez4895 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    it true, but all ways save money on the side for the unexpected

  • @frankkluz9787
    @frankkluz9787 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Well -- I sure hope I can make my $1500 SS income work over there ? -- Lipa City is reported to be very cheap and cooler weather at 1000 feet elevation. Has easy day trips to Manila for fun or quality hospitals if needed. An hour to the beaches. Beautiful scenery and about everything you need. -- It's been reported to cost a single person $750 / mo. to live there. (( 1/2 of my income. )) 😃

    • @keith-kb1zl
      @keith-kb1zl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      as lon as you avoid women and bars you’ll be just fine 😉😉

    • @micah3823
      @micah3823 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@keith-kb1zl avoid women and bars? What's the fun in that? Thats the main reason I would relocate ...

  • @gabriel-hn5ok
    @gabriel-hn5ok 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ITS TO BAD WEED IS ILEGAL CUZ UD LIKE TO VISIT SOME DAY ....

  • @Gogies777
    @Gogies777 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If one can cover these major source of expenses like rent + utilities, food, medical insurance and transpo then you are on top of everything. Everything else will be optional. Now if you like having a fun lifestyle like if you enjoy nightlife, malling and other recreation, you will need to be careful as these can be the main reason why you could spend more than your budget. $700 is a realistic budget but won't be advisable for the first few months living here and if you want luxurious way of living. You need to have an emergency fund too for unexpected events like accidents or you want to get our quickly. At $1000 you will be have a middle class to upper middle class lifestyle over there.
    Lived in the PH for the first 20+ years of my life so that's for credibility.

    • @EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi
      @EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A $1000 is more than reasonable, no need for the $1,500 a month, if you are single and not have be at bars every weekends!

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good luck surviving on 700 pesos a month being white. lol

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi I have 8 kids and we live on 1,000 a month. But don't forget, immigration costs 3,000 a month, PER PERSON!

  • @dubinatub1
    @dubinatub1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Be in cebu 2 weeks time😅

  • @RobbieBlue
    @RobbieBlue 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think id want western food that would be my issue

  • @beehive5835
    @beehive5835 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which city gives the best bang for your buck?

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Manila. But why would anyone want to live in the worst nation on earth?

  • @fernandovillanueva3657
    @fernandovillanueva3657 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super easy life in pinas

  • @infinitestreamstv
    @infinitestreamstv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Local business people you can buy only 20 to 30 pesos a piece of chicken 😊😊😊

  • @jeffsousa2009
    @jeffsousa2009 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where are you ? What city ?

    • @LivingOverseasTV
      @LivingOverseasTV  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The video was shot in Dumaguete, Philippines.

  • @user-zu5tv7zt6v
    @user-zu5tv7zt6v หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A typical filipina partner will be your greatest single expense. You, by yourself, can make it just fine on about $800 or less.

  • @EarnestKaraoke
    @EarnestKaraoke 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What city?

    • @TSBye-qo1vc
      @TSBye-qo1vc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dumaguete in the video.

  • @montedreams1
    @montedreams1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hello,. Was there a FOREIGNER FEE added to your HOSPITAL costs each time? If so how much was it? Thank you!

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      There's no official foreigner's fee. But some doctors can try to scam you asking $10000 for dislocated bone in shoulder. Because some of them are renting rooms in clinics and work like a small business inside.

    • @Ai-vq8rj
      @Ai-vq8rj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      If you had a dislocates shoulder you dont go to doctor but instead find a Hilot which can do a massage and bobe realignment. They can also tell if you really need a doctor.Hilots are really good they are like a chiropractor but with traditional medicine practice.

    • @Trust_but_Verify
      @Trust_but_Verify 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Ai-vq8rj Is Hilot same as chiropractor? How much is typical Hilot service?

  • @murmurha2084
    @murmurha2084 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I got food poisoning once in Doumagete, eating the same squid casserole the second day as well was a big mistake, had total immunity collapse I had red itchy dots scratched turned into open wounds, then realised it was because of food guess its simmering to keep it warm, and that was the only mishap as yet as to food in my whole life..

    • @jr.6199
      @jr.6199 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      "But the food is cheap" say most PI vloggers. That is too often the focus on these vids and can have devastating consequences as you mention here.

  • @laurencehyde2168
    @laurencehyde2168 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Unbelievable ,the hospital would send him away ,till the morning ,with his leg unstitched,"bring your cash" and we will fix it then.
    That hospital should be reported to WHO, should be ashamed of themselves.

    • @alexdetagxi8148
      @alexdetagxi8148 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You got a point I think that needs to be addressed through their congress by the locals also

    • @davidbrown3971
      @davidbrown3971 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      He seems fine. Wtf

  • @Kevin-zz9nc
    @Kevin-zz9nc 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Surprised you could live for so little in Duma. ..given that its farang central.

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Little? Pretty sure he means dollars, not pesos!

  • @Trust_but_Verify
    @Trust_but_Verify 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The cost for 2 dental cleaning a year? Annual physical with blood test?

    • @AndreAndre-yd5gw
      @AndreAndre-yd5gw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stay at home if you think that way.

  • @jr.6199
    @jr.6199 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    For health, there is nothing more important than what you put in your body or on your body. Always searching out cheap food can ruin your health. There is no life witnout health.

  • @Daniel-ox2zr
    @Daniel-ox2zr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    I've visited there there's no way I could live on that amount of money. Glad some people can. I suggest at least $2000 a month.

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I recently recorded interview with my American friend. He agree with you, he spend from $2700 per month

    • @lawrencemorgan3299
      @lawrencemorgan3299 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      But that could be said of anything. The point of the TH-cam is that he lives on $700. What is the point of your comment? I live on $700 in Thailand, Guatemala and in my off grid Hut in America

    • @edhall9656
      @edhall9656 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      the video aint about you "danny boy"

    • @cynthiagonzalez658
      @cynthiagonzalez658 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ​​​@@Alex_Kosh
      You can live on that in NYC 😂 if you are frugal and got a seniors freeze on your rent 🤣
      Yup, and there's 3 of us.
      You must really be living large in the Philippines. You got lots of Pinoy friends, yes⁉️

    • @alexdetagxi8148
      @alexdetagxi8148 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Man If you can't live like the guys on this video and you want to spend more money because you have more than they have, I think that is your choice don't try to impose your lifestyle on another fella. You wouldn't try that shit here in the states. I guarantee you.

  • @w.terrace5394
    @w.terrace5394 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'll live in Tijuana instead, because I can park my car on the other side and walk over there. I believe the cost of living is a little more but much closer to the US.

    • @danielalonzo7445
      @danielalonzo7445 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Exactly living on the border is much better. I live in Tecate, and I can be in San Diego in an hour, instead of a 16 hour flight, costing up to a thousand or more usd

  • @edwindelfin6793
    @edwindelfin6793 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Let's not use the word cheap.lets say it is affordable living in the philippines.every thing is in sachets and small portions,easier to buy.its bit more expensive in the long run but if youre living on minimum wage it's better

  • @christopherkawecki8544
    @christopherkawecki8544 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have diferent expiwrience.i cook at home potato $3 kg meat more expensive than in the west specially beef bit pricy.milk $4a liter cheese ham is a luxury. good bread and cakes r expensive.so i spend about $300 on food.i eat out once every few days to eat nice pizza or clean restaurant.i dont eat old food with flies at food court after i poison myself so bad.
    So i spend about $100 on restaurants.rent is questionable because if u r on holidays u can tolerate anything but on the long run u want confortable place.so it will cost u at least $300 a month.i spend $200 on masage i love it.
    Entertainment $200
    Going places and shoping$100 to $200 a month.motorbike petrol service taxis at least$100
    Alcohol $50
    Medical and other expenses internet 100 to 200.
    Thats minimum if u have bad spending habits its double.
    Btw i dont eat rice often maybe once a week.?
    Im lucky my gf doesnt do nails make up clothes or anything.if u have a greedy gf she will cost u $500a month ive been with girls like this b4.
    If i ever retire there i go to emty place not like manila or cebu and buy farm so i can have my own food.
    Still u need to buy olive oil at $15 a bottle or butter at $5.its more expensive than in the west exept alcohol which is cheap.same with smokes if u smoke much u will b happy in phil.
    If u r single its great because u can have hundreds of girls they like foreigners.i got bored with diferent girls i found a good one.good luck dont watch one guy .he is russian and he doesnt eat potatoes and bread? Give him time he will miss it lol.

    • @LivingOverseasTV
      @LivingOverseasTV  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @christopherkawecki8544, Thanks for taking the time to leave a detailed comment sharing your personal experience. I'm sure people will find it helpful.

  • @uly334
    @uly334 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you get your visa papers done ?

    • @TSBye-qo1vc
      @TSBye-qo1vc 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Go to one of the many Bureau of Immigration offices spread around the country, fill out a 1-page extension application, and pay an extension fee. It can also be done online at the Bureau of Immigration e-services website now without ever visiting an office.

    • @uly334
      @uly334 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TSBye-qo1vc can you help me with this please?

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TSBye-qo1vc Too expensive.

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Almost impossible. Too many forms, and too much money.

  • @kennyh5083
    @kennyh5083 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Depends upon where you live! If you are a cowboy and live out in the boonies you can do well on a few thousand a year!

  • @Michael-cu5fg
    @Michael-cu5fg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the beaches the islands there are 7,100 that are a must see I’ll be going in May

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are way more islands in the US and it's safer and cheaper.

  • @JoeSteffe
    @JoeSteffe 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not true really cost 1500$ to about $2000 if u can be careful on what u buy

  • @dsrrellgriffith1161
    @dsrrellgriffith1161 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It can be done outside the big city, unless u want to live in a boarding house type apartment. If u eat the cheap street food, or cook your own. The neighborhoods that have cheap rents will probably be with the local filipinos. expect lots of noises and small apt. No aircon and use fan,,,,hahahaha,,,,,

  • @chicagogyrl4846
    @chicagogyrl4846 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No shots in U.S.A. for that at a tavern, but you can always buy your own bottle! But, you can get great shots and margaritas right over the border in Mexico, and it’s much nicer and better than the Philippines!

  • @berry1669
    @berry1669 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    how is crime and safety?

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I don't have official crime statistics. I feel safe. Sometimes something happens, like everywhere else in the world. For example, the murder of the governor or there was a case of a crazy tramp attacking a local woman with a knife. I think stealing is the most common crime, and yet not as common as in big cities like Manila

    • @realmercy
      @realmercy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did he mention the cost of taking Filipina s for dinner, restaurants, or just courting?

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      $2 - $20

    • @Trust_but_Verify
      @Trust_but_Verify 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@realmercy self service is free.

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Horrible! Most violent nation in Asia. Terrorism, bandits, racism, culture of violence, Especially towards foreigners.

  • @alexandrasmith7682
    @alexandrasmith7682 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was a single female doctor ..... My expenses ran to $3500 a month. I obviously wasn't hanging around at the bars but when we went out for dinner it was high end. I lived in a private suite at a hotel where my cleaning and laundry was done, they also ensured that a member of private security escorted me from the hospital to my apartment at night. As far as medical treatment, the costs add up quick if something serious happens like heart attacks, strokes, cancer - get a decent health insurance if you are older.

    • @AndreAndre-yd5gw
      @AndreAndre-yd5gw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is your lifestyle cost.

  • @tomoneill9301
    @tomoneill9301 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You're eating fast food every day. How about showing prices for actual healthy food.

  • @jackwill3578
    @jackwill3578 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BEEN TO ALL THOSE PLACES, WHY NOT ON THE BOARD WALK IS SO YUMMY ! AIRPORT HAS MEXICAN FOOD ! NOW WE ARE BACK IN THE US

  • @methemonkeyking
    @methemonkeyking 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    “Come back tomorrow to get stitched-up?” What a crack up. The best thing about the Philippines is if one has a medical emergency and you happen to arrive to the hospital within the golden hour, you will not suffer. Because one will need to pay for services before any intervention. By then, you’re dead. Unless, of course you’re Pacquiao. This is every hospital in the country and many hospitals outside the big city does not have a physician in the ER, they have to be called in (?).

  • @altriplett9099
    @altriplett9099 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mongers and party animals will need a minimum of $2,000.00 USD, from what I’ve seen…
    $1,500.00 USD can be very comfortable, if you’re not living in the cities, and have a good partner, or are careful what you spend on your own…

  • @iloveyouamberappel
    @iloveyouamberappel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maybe I missed it. How much was rent?

    • @Alex_Kosh
      @Alex_Kosh 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      About $250. 13000 php + 1000 php for electric and water

    • @Flat_Earth_Addy
      @Flat_Earth_Addy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Alex_Kosh lol no one pays that much! I'm American and that's a year's salary for me!