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Rod I have been following you since 2019 and I've watched a lot of those 1400 videos you've amassed over the years and I want to say thank you....😮🎉🙏🏻🇺🇸🎉
nice video for us future expats. if you want your budget to be more controllable, don't have a girlfriend, until you get well established. it makes a big difference. I'm 74, will be coming from Texas in November, and will reside in Iloilo city to start my adventure. I'm looking forward to my new life's journey.
You’re forgetting the cost of paying for your Philipina, the cost of paying for her children from another man, the cost of being her family’s bank when they need money
Yes, that's right :-) I often see a couple walking around the mall and Phillipina needs a new phone and new furniture and he buys everything for her-. But we decide for ourselves whether we say yes or no 😁
My wife and I own around USD1M property in the Philippines, both residential and commercial. We don't rent. We have savings, investments and a decent income. Our cost of living is well-below our expenses. We have a profitable business.The kids are at school/university. Our monthly budget is around USD3000, but we never exceed that.
Thanks for the information. I usually rent a house for 3 months in Bohol (Tagbilaran) but I always need 1-2 weeks to find it. That's why I found a house in March and rented it for several years and it cost 13,000 a month. It has 3 rooms downstairs with living room, kitchen and bathroom and upstairs room, living room, kitchen and bathroom. It gives peace of mind to know where I will be staying when I arrive in November
Interesting content.. This was some nice insight for me.. Once my son is grown and I've helped him become independent and start his own life.. Helped get him to a poing he's strong enough to live without me always being nearby.. In a few years all going well, I'm planning to retire early.. Was looking at Thailand originally but over time began to see the Philippines as a better option.. I'm pretty sure I'll settle in well, make a life there work for me.. Now I'm certain, while I'm currently biding my time.. I'm now looking into the details, everyday life, finance etc.. Fine tuning how I'd potentially make things work for me etc!.. This was useful, thanks for sharing your thoughts and your time on this my yankee friend.. 😎👍
Unless you own your home in the Philippines and have solar with a battery back-up your retirement income with dwindle away. The housing prices will only increase as more expats cannot afford to live in their country. Also, having a newer an reliable vehicle..a car or van is best. Your most expensive items after that will be is your health insurance and family expenses.
As you know I watch all of your videos and I love every one of them.. I am one of your original subscribers.. as I have told you before you are my number one CZcamsr.. I'm not trying to butter you up I'm just telling the truth.. you always answer my questions can I have kind of a stupid question.. do the Burger King Whopper burgers taste Char-Broil like they do in America? Are there french fries and onion rings as good as in America? Thank you sir and keep up the great videos?
My first trip to BKing here was many years ago and I detected a bit of a different taste in the burger Richard, but not too far off. I have found much better burgers here since they were the most strict about not letting you in during covid times.
Impressive and great video of "COST OF LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES! THERE ARE OPTIONS FOR ALL HERE"... A really fantastic sharing! You can count on my full support to your wonderful channel. Good luck Rod & All the best po/Ned 👍👏👍 P.S. What's happened to your voice? You sound hoarse little bit. Honey, ginger and lemon with green tea will help.
Thank you for the update. In a few months, I’ll be looking for a condo in Cebu. I plan to spend the first six months in Cebu. My retirement will start my 21st year living abroad.
Hi Rod, good information. What is the name and location of that beach resort at the end of this video? Did you stay there and how much is it per night? It looks like Badian beach.
Dear Sir can I schedule a phone call with your about the phillipines or do you have live youtube so I can ask a couple of questions Thanks so much for videeos
Hey bud question. Is there an eye doctor in Cebu you can recommend? Asking around about an optometrist. I have dental work to do also but I think I found a reputable dentist. Too lazy to look thru your videos 😂. Anyway appreciate any good eye doctor you can recommend.
I have seen 2 optomotrists here and neither was a great experience mrbbruiser. Many hospitals have an optical department so you might try one of them. MAAYO is one newer facility but most hospitals would have this.
I find this video too technical. Much better show the prices of different accommodation in various locations. As for US goods costing more, l can't believe older Americans can't adapt to local food . European vloggers are much more adventurous.
Sept is still the "low" season so you should be able to get some good deals. We are still in the "wet" season until Nov so a bit more rain than than Nov-June but lots of dry times during the week usually Paul.
It costs twice as much as in China. Things are pretty expensive in Philippines as nothing is made locally. There are no nice foods either. Housing is expensive because you are actually living in expat level houses and local people only live in straw huts. To sum it up, it is usually pretty expensive to live in poor countries unless you can live in the same poor conditions as locals.
@thelogician1934 This is a false statement. Most of the housing in Cebu City are not straw huts. Most of them are actually modern style concrete houses. Not all have modern amenities. Straw huts or bamboo made Nipa Huts are mostly in the province or rural areas, not Cebu City. There are a lot of shacks, including where squatters live but mostly concrete houses because the termites there will destroy wood houses. Sorry to bust your bubble but rent is a lot cheaper in the Philippines also. If you live in IT Park or Business Park in Cebu, yeah, it can be more expensive but it is still cheaper than the US. Maybe you are trying to scare people from retiring to the Philippines?
@@Sheepleton you won't be allowed to live in China. What do you know? If you were allowed, you wouldn't live in cesspool now would you? Unless you are after women at all cost. All toilets here do not have toilet seats. I can't imagine people come here to enjoy lives. Unless they are desperate.
@thelogician1934 I have visited China and I would have to disagree with you. The Philippines offers many benefits for expats and most of us appreciate these.
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Rod I have been following you since 2019 and I've watched a lot of those 1400 videos you've amassed over the years and I want to say thank you....😮🎉🙏🏻🇺🇸🎉
Awesome! Many thanks back at you Zayne.
1400 videos over 9 yrs? Man, u must be exhausted!...Thks for all the info the last 9 yrs.😊
LOL! Some days I am less motivated to do this but I do enjoy it much of the time.
nice video for us future expats. if you want your budget to be more controllable, don't have a girlfriend, until you get well established. it makes a big difference. I'm 74, will be coming from Texas in November, and will reside in Iloilo city to start my adventure. I'm looking forward to my new life's journey.
I agree. Thanks James.
The Problem is the predicting of the Future development.
True. Buy near future infrastructure and you may make a good profit.
You’re forgetting the cost of paying for your Philipina, the cost of paying for her children from another man, the cost of being her family’s bank when they need money
Yes, that's right :-) I often see a couple walking around the mall and Phillipina needs a new phone and new furniture and he buys everything for her-. But we decide for ourselves whether we say yes or no 😁
I resemble that.
I have done a video on this: czcams.com/video/NGgXRQjuZ-E/video.html
Interesting. I didn’t know being a stepfather was being a sucker. I don’t pay for my in-laws expenses. But what do I know, you’re the expert. 🤷♂️
@@nielsw4335Is that furniture for their house or someone else’s house?
My wife and I own around USD1M property in the Philippines, both residential and commercial. We don't rent. We have savings, investments and a decent income. Our cost of living is well-below our expenses. We have a profitable business.The kids are at school/university. Our monthly budget is around USD3000, but we never exceed that.
Great planning Joshua.
Good video....Thanks from Toronto Canada...
Thanks for the information. I usually rent a house for 3 months in Bohol (Tagbilaran) but I always need 1-2 weeks to find it. That's why I found a house in March and rented it for several years and it cost 13,000 a month. It has 3 rooms downstairs with living room, kitchen and bathroom and upstairs room, living room, kitchen and bathroom. It gives peace of mind to know where I will be staying when I arrive in November
Sounds like a good plan if you have the finances Niel.
Interesting content..
This was some nice insight for me..
Once my son is grown and I've helped him become independent and start his own life..
Helped get him to a poing he's strong enough to live without me always being nearby..
In a few years all going well, I'm planning to retire early..
Was looking at Thailand originally but over time began to see the Philippines as a better option..
I'm pretty sure I'll settle in well, make a life there work for me..
Now I'm certain, while I'm currently biding my time..
I'm now looking into the details, everyday life, finance etc..
Fine tuning how I'd potentially make things work for me etc!..
This was useful, thanks for sharing your thoughts and your time on this my yankee friend..
😎👍
Thanks for your thoughts and good luck going forward.
Enjoy your videos. Thanks for this one, Rod...Jim
Many thanks Jim.
Unless you own your home in the Philippines and have solar with a battery back-up your retirement income with dwindle away.
The housing prices will only increase as more expats cannot afford to live in their country.
Also, having a newer an reliable vehicle..a car or van is best.
Your most expensive items after that will be is your health insurance and family expenses.
Good points Paul.
Great info Rod! Thumbs up!
Many thanks Don.
Stay in control of your money is the best advice in the PH.
As you know I watch all of your videos and I love every one of them.. I am one of your original subscribers.. as I have told you before you are my number one CZcamsr.. I'm not trying to butter you up I'm just telling the truth.. you always answer my questions can I have kind of a stupid question.. do the Burger King Whopper burgers taste Char-Broil like they do in America? Are there french fries and onion rings as good as in America? Thank you sir and keep up the great videos?
My first trip to BKing here was many years ago and I detected a bit of a different taste in the burger Richard, but not too far off. I have found much better burgers here since they were the most strict about not letting you in during covid times.
Exchange rate is good
Yes, very good, helps cushion the inflation.
Weird just looking at that still picture
As lalways Rod, the information you share is priceless thank you my friend.
Many thanks Edwin.
Thanks for the video!
Many thanks James.
Impressive and great video of "COST OF LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES! THERE ARE OPTIONS FOR ALL HERE"... A really fantastic sharing! You can count on my full support to your wonderful channel. Good luck Rod & All the best po/Ned 👍👏👍
P.S. What's happened to your voice? You sound hoarse little bit. Honey, ginger and lemon with green tea will help.
Thanks Ned. I was a bit hoarse but better now.
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Thank you for the update. In a few months, I’ll be looking for a condo in Cebu. I plan to spend the first six months in Cebu. My retirement will start my 21st year living abroad.
Cool! Good luck.
Me and family of 5 surviving on 1k month but it's not the long term plan
Hi Rod, good information. What is the name and location of that beach resort at the end of this video? Did you stay there and how much is it per night? It looks like Badian beach.
Thanks. The beach was at Moalboal, Panganisan beach I think, but the resort is gone from typhoon Odette a couple of years ago.
Time and luck 1st month 40k air bnb spent time and money looking but found 4 bedroom 15k 30 minutes from Cebu city
Cool! Good deals can be found Jerry.
Dear Sir can I schedule a phone call with your about the phillipines or do you have live youtube so I can ask a couple of questions Thanks so much for videeos
My email is AmazingPhilippinesdoitnow@gmail.com
Hey bud question. Is there an eye doctor in Cebu you can recommend? Asking around about an optometrist. I have dental work to do also but I think I found a reputable dentist. Too lazy to look thru your videos 😂. Anyway appreciate any good eye doctor you can recommend.
I have seen 2 optomotrists here and neither was a great experience mrbbruiser. Many hospitals have an optical department so you might try one of them. MAAYO is one newer facility but most hospitals would have this.
@@AmazingPhilippines1 Thanks
I find this video too technical. Much better show the prices of different accommodation in various locations. As for US goods costing more, l can't believe older Americans can't adapt to local food . European vloggers are much more adventurous.
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Thanks.
hi i want to come to manila in sep for a vac is that a month to come
Sept is still the "low" season so you should be able to get some good deals. We are still in the "wet" season until Nov so a bit more rain than than Nov-June but lots of dry times during the week usually Paul.
It costs twice as much as in China. Things are pretty expensive in Philippines as nothing is made locally. There are no nice foods either. Housing is expensive because you are actually living in expat level houses and local people only live in straw huts. To sum it up, it is usually pretty expensive to live in poor countries unless you can live in the same poor conditions as locals.
Lol Chinese cities are expensive too. No one lives in straw huts wtf
@thelogician1934 This is a false statement. Most of the housing in Cebu City are not straw huts. Most of them are actually modern style concrete houses. Not all have modern amenities. Straw huts or bamboo made Nipa Huts are mostly in the province or rural areas, not Cebu City. There are a lot of shacks, including where squatters live but mostly concrete houses because the termites there will destroy wood houses.
Sorry to bust your bubble but rent is a lot cheaper in the Philippines also. If you live in IT Park or Business Park in Cebu, yeah, it can be more expensive but it is still cheaper than the US.
Maybe you are trying to scare people from retiring to the Philippines?
@@Sheepleton you won't be allowed to live in China. What do you know? If you were allowed, you wouldn't live in cesspool now would you? Unless you are after women at all cost. All toilets here do not have toilet seats. I can't imagine people come here to enjoy lives. Unless they are desperate.
@thelogician1934 I have visited China and I would have to disagree with you. The Philippines offers many benefits for expats and most of us appreciate these.
Forget it.