Good living and inexpensive too. I know you are enjoying yourself with good weather, good food & good people. The services are reasonable as well. And…that blue water is unmatched. Enjoy and be blessed!
Thanks for the video and sharing, I live with the budget of $1500 a month and that's in Tunasan, Muntinlupa City by south of Manila if you don't know. Very happy enough to not pay any mortgage or rent. Only 5 foreigners living in that area and both military veterans.
Congrats on starting a fam bro. $700/month is a good budget, I've seen a lot of different videos from people saying $1k is possible but $1500 is what you need for a decent life there. How do you currently make your income or are you living on just savings for the time being? I'm 38 without much savings but I just started maxing out my retirement accounts the past year now so saving aggressively because I plan to exit the work force early and head over before I reach my 50s.
Thanks bro I always appreciate your comments! Yeah $700-800 is doable with just me and my girl with a little extra to spare for leisure and shopee(Philippines amazon). Though I’ll make an updated video soon now that my son is born since the budget increased for sure. I do a little bit of trading here and there. Enough gains to cover my expenses and enough to pile up in my savings. You’re on the right path bro. Anytime before 50 and you’ll enjoy yourself a lot more. Take care bro ✌🏾
Bro, I tell you what. I'm here right now in San Francisco, Ca.. My rent alone on a studio apartment cost me almost 💲700. And I am only making 💲2118 on my retirement pay. What about other expenses? Do 💲2,118 a month survive? LOL. Thanks.
@@xilovids7094 One big problem though. I have over 42 nephews and nieces and all married with children and some are married as well and have their own children. You know what I mean....I'm 77 now, if I go home, in one year I will look like 97 or older...WAAAA!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nice video my guy. I'm from St.louis MO and on the younger side myself and I adjusted liven in Cebu pretty easy myself. If you ever in Cebu city we gotta link up.
Yeah it’s good to play it safe. I only spent that much because I don’t have to pay rent since I own my condo but with rent It would’ve been around $1200 for sure.
In Canada BC. I used to just travel with my hammock for the entire summer and sleep outside no rent ! But I had a blast and I saved so much money and enjoyed my summer. Why can't one come out there and do the same? Pitch a hammock between 2 trees each night save the 400 a month and spend that on the actual experience?
That sounds really great. Does your $760 expense include food and grocery costs for 2 people or just for you? Because obviously you live there with your girlfriend
My guy!!.. I work a modest job here in the UK, get around £2'200-2'300 a month (GBP).. Working class average life here in England.. Just checked the exchange, an that would put me on around $170'000 pesos (PHP) a month.. Then, from a 'living costs' search i just did, that's apparently big baller money there!?.. I'm amazed!!.. If you read my other comment, i would love to start a new life there like yesterday!.. But I'm a full time parent to my 12yr old son here in the UK.. Like the amazing average Filipinas there, unfortunately i was taught that to value family above all too.. So i wouldn't even consider moving until i was sure he was grown and fully stable in his life.. But one day.. I hope i can move.. Before I'm too much older too, so I'm a young-ish and a catch.. Not just an 'old rich guy'.. This is becoming my retirement dream right here!.. 😎🤞🤞🤞
Yes hence why Filipinos go to other countries for income because typically incomes from other countries is high to the Flilipino's 170k Pesos is already a lot and even more than enough in some cases
Congratulations on the pregnancy. Do you have a hospital set up yet? My son was born at UCmed. It cost about $2k back in 2020. It was a C section, what made it cost as much. Good luck
Thanks! We were able to find a very nice hospital that does natural deliveries for about just around $600 actually. The price has risen to about $3000-$4000 for C sections though.
@@CoMi000 yeah my son's mother said it would cost $800. Just be aware of the total possible cost, the process of procedures, and also about how the red cross works with possible blood transfers. I was warned and heard horrible stories from other expats. I have my own story, but our son and mother pulled through. Again best of luck to a healthy birth and mother.
@@CaliforniaBear619Thanks for the heads up. The total cost is around $600 for us. Most Filipinos I know say they even pay as low as $100 though those are in public hospitals.
@@CoMi000ask her doctor, or hospitals if they have package. Its a lot cheaper. It includes stay in the hospital for 2 days, doc and anaethesiologist fees. You dont have to think abt other things, and other charges
Hey bro thanks for the video. Is there any issue applying for business/ work visa? Or is it a pretty straight forward process and its the same process as extending s tourist visa?
Damn, I have to part ways with my constantly nagging wife and head over there, bruh. I need to reduce my stress. Sooner or later I’m gonna have a heart attack
I'm old and alone = no ''partner'' -- confused by food bill ? - - - So if I paid rent & subtracted a woman's food bill -- about $1000 should do it ? --- Or - did I miss something ? Health costs are more - but - if I budgeted $1500 - or so - I should be able to save some for emergencies ???
Precisely! Especially if solo it’s a lot easier. Expenses have gone up now that I have a child so I may make an updated cost of living video in the future. You’ll be more than fine with that amount though.
Great video! What about opening an account? My account was closed 5 years ago, and I didn’t bother reopening it. My Filipino friend told me that foreigners are not allowed to open an account with a tourist visa. Is that true??
Oh yeah, during this video it was around 3000-3500php which is about $52-$60 each month. But now? It’s about 5500php which is around $95 a month. Went up a lot during this summer because it’s so hot here.
My last day? I’ll be here for a long while bro. It’s cool to make a few cheap investments out here for sure. I do eventually want to return to the states for a while too though with my lady and child.
@@CoMi000 I was confused because at 0:28 it said "Dawn of the final day, 24 hours remaining" so I figured that meant you're leaving in 24 hours. But anyway glad things are working out so well, have fun and keep up the good work.
@@CoMi000 Oh, very nice, i should've known. Anyways looks like your doing great, keep up the good work. I hope to be over there by late June so I was watching all your vids to see how you do it. Looks very nice indeed.
Great video bro ! I am contemplating moving to Cebu city myself so I appreciate all this great info. How is the internet speed there ? May seem like an odd question but peeps have mentioned it on Reddit etc. Just curious to know if it is good/fast. Thanks
Thanks bro! Regarding internet, you can get Pldt or Skycabke Wifi here during your stay. Avoid the Globe at home wifi at all cost and you’ll be good with one of the other two 👌🏾 They’re a decent speed.
@@CoMi000no I’m back in BGC/Makati. Oh and congratulations on the lil guy! When is the wedding? Would love to see the content! Keep up the great work Bro!
Where can you rent a studio apartment in the U.S. for less than $1,000 in 2024? Even if you can find one, you're probably not going to feel safe living there.
Glad you enjoyed it! Also it was super easy to find and own a condo here. Just need a decent cheap lawyer to oversee everything and put the sale in your favor.
