A very fascinating sharing of your "Underwater Adventures. St Vincente Marine sanctuary, Olango Island." video. Full support already... Good luck and best regards po/Ned👍👍
@colinkoskyКүн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@PhilippinesMyParadiseКүн бұрын
@@colinkosky 🤝
@sunshinedream983 күн бұрын
That’s far too small!
@colinkosky3 күн бұрын
Agreed
@ugursezer23703 күн бұрын
hello Sir, are you happy with your condo in Mactan Newtown? is it confortable? do you face any problem, how about the noisy situation from constructions? Are there any disturbing noises from the neighbors? do you suggest me to move Mactan Newtown condo?
@colinkosky3 күн бұрын
It's not noisy at all, I'm on the 12th floor so , unless you are sensitive it's fairly quiet. No problem with the neighbors. I'm happy living there, just a bus ride to IT Park.
@colinkosky3 күн бұрын
Much better than this condo in every way.
@jeanjeansalva942611 күн бұрын
Hello watching from Davao Mindanao Philippines 🇵🇭
@colinkosky11 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, will be in that area later in the year.
@user-bg2ig5xc3e11 күн бұрын
Please don’t do too much at your age
@colinkosky11 күн бұрын
I'm only 71
@Ishow-speed58917 күн бұрын
Yo mate remember me, I was the kid on the house you've came
@colinkosky17 күн бұрын
What house? Your name could jog my memory.
@Ishow-speed58916 күн бұрын
@@colinkosky Kyle btw
@PhillyFreedom17 күн бұрын
Shame we didn't get to see Ruby. Would be nice to get a women's point of view - enjoyed your video greatly but it's obviously very much from a Man's perspective.
@rammay938318 күн бұрын
Insurance i checked yearly was £4000 each so i will put money down for a rainy day. What do you do for visa
@colinkosky18 күн бұрын
There are offices all over Philippines for visa renewal, you get a free month on arrival and then keep renewing before the last visa is finished. You can carry on like this for 3 years and have to leave for at least a day, come back, start again.
@rammay938318 күн бұрын
@@colinkosky I'm OK with visa as I'm married to a pinoy .1 year visa then leave .
@rupert760120 күн бұрын
COYI...!!!!
@andersstreifeldt299020 күн бұрын
West Ham? What part of London is that?
@colinkosky20 күн бұрын
@@andersstreifeldt2990 the far East East London.
@jeanjeansalva942619 күн бұрын
@@colinkoskyhello from Davao Mindanao Asia Philippines 🇵🇭
@colinkosky19 күн бұрын
@@jeanjeansalva9426want go to Daveo later in the year.
@jeanjeansalva942619 күн бұрын
@@colinkosky nice do u have any friends in Davao? Or a family?
@colinkosky19 күн бұрын
@@jeanjeansalva9426 no, just amongst the places I was looking to live.
@andersstreifeldt299020 күн бұрын
Good info.
@FritzBerlin20 күн бұрын
Certainly not the "best" channel about the philliys, but at least with effort and honesty. Respect! It's certainly more attractive not only to LISTEN to your experiences, but to back them up with real pictures. Then your channel will explode here, hihi
@colinkosky20 күн бұрын
@@FritzBerlin I'm in you tuber infants school, appreciate your comment and support.
@Raquel_In_Sorsogon22 күн бұрын
nice video. good information ❤
@btsjimin394123 күн бұрын
Yes very expensive in the Phil's..
@colinkosky23 күн бұрын
@@btsjimin3941 Yes for the average Philipino.
@rogerwilco47363 күн бұрын
Yes and getting more so by the month food very expensive
@christaylor704923 күн бұрын
Good budget, and less stress, obviously much cheaper then your home country, try to live in the UK on that money, it's always cheaper to rent in the Philippines, because you can never own any property
@colinkosky23 күн бұрын
You can own a condo, or get married and buy a house.
@colinkosky23 күн бұрын
Sorry get married to a Phillipino
@PhilippinesMyParadise24 күн бұрын
Impressive and great information... A really fantastic "Cost of living in the Philippines (Cebu) June 2024." sharing! You can count on my full support to your wonderful channel. Good luck colin & All the best po/Ned 👍👏👍
@colinkosky24 күн бұрын
@@PhilippinesMyParadise Thank you for those kind words.
@PhilippinesMyParadise24 күн бұрын
@@colinkosky 🤝
@Retired-jr3qs26 күн бұрын
aglenn9057 have your sent money to your online girlfriend?
@kurti2426 күн бұрын
There people out here who like the numbers in €
@herminioaleman663726 күн бұрын
Hi guys How much the Rent for that tiny estudio...The Only thing like is the view ...
@Michael-km5ho26 күн бұрын
Very good…keep it up. Stay young!
@Michael-km5ho26 күн бұрын
You are in my area…I grew up in Balugo, not too far from Ormoc. I hope you enjoyed Ormoc City! Stay safe and enjoy the Philippines.
@colinkosky26 күн бұрын
I did!
@awclewis26 күн бұрын
the cost of living in the phils is more than financial. you have to consider the mental abuse you will suffer from.
@colinkosky26 күн бұрын
Mental abuse????
@awclewis26 күн бұрын
@@colinkosky if you don't know what i'm talking about then your either already suffering from it, or have not lived in the phils very long.
@colinkosky26 күн бұрын
@@awclewis been here about 6 months, so that hasn't kicked on yet
@bingestrada58923 күн бұрын
have you been abused financially sir?
@user-rm1zw7so2c26 күн бұрын
Where is your Wife?
@colinkosky26 күн бұрын
I'm a widower.
@user-rm1zw7so2c26 күн бұрын
HOW MANY CHILDREN DO YOU HAVE?
@user-rm1zw7so2c26 күн бұрын
IF YOU WANT TO LIVE IN MAKATI YOUR PENSION MUST BE AT LEAST $4,000 A MONTH.
@Resmith18SR26 күн бұрын
Why $4,000 if my rent is about $500? I can't even eat that much.😂😂😂
@user-rm1zw7so2c26 күн бұрын
This $4,000 if you reside and lived at ROCKWELL IN MAKATI NOT IN CEBU. MAKATI IS THE FINANCIAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES JUST LIKE CHICAGO AND NEW YORK.
@bingestrada58923 күн бұрын
you live lavishly that's why you need 4K a month
@user-rm1zw7so2c23 күн бұрын
ThT is the American Way to live lavishly and extravagant ways. That is why you need a monthly income of $4,000 monthly to live lavishly in the Philippines. In fact there are lots of Americans living lavishly in the Philippines.
@user-rm1zw7so2c26 күн бұрын
CAN I AFFORD TO LIVE IN CEBU IF MY SOCIAL SECURITY PENSION IS $1,200 A MONTH?
@RandyWHorton26 күн бұрын
depends how you live. if you don't want a car, willing to live outside the city and have no health issues you will be fine.
@user-rm1zw7so2c26 күн бұрын
In Englans it's impossible to live on a.$1,200 a month pension. How does English people survive if their pensions are only £1,000 a month?
@bingestrada58923 күн бұрын
Of course you can. Live simply and you'll be fine
@user-zu5tv7zt6v23 күн бұрын
@@RandyWHorton If people are so worried about health insurance and medical costs because they have bad health or are in generally poor condition they should not move here. The medical system generally lacks in quality compared to many other places.
@rogerwilco47363 күн бұрын
I live in the philippines and own my own property. I eat only fresh food with more fish than meat, no sweets such as cake and ice-cream and never eat take aways my food bill averages out at peso14000/month
@krisgen2926 күн бұрын
Quite nice 👍😊
@Deadfoot-Dan26 күн бұрын
You're too close to the camera
@glenn905726 күн бұрын
first time i watched your vid. very informative. i subscribed. im 68 years old retired in Michigan USA. i chat with Filipinas online. the people there seem friendly and fun. how long have you been in the Phils? what brought you there?
@colinkosky26 күн бұрын
I wanted a place to retire where the weather was good, English speaking and inexpensive. Saw many you tube videos about the Philippines and it ticked all the boxes. People here are so friendly and helpful. Give it a try.
@RandyWHorton26 күн бұрын
Always interesting to see new folks explain costs to others as per their situation. There is no standard and you can find many situations depending on your experience. I bought my first place in Cebu 30 years ago and have seen and heard it all. I wish everyone luck finding their way. 🎉
@joshuarizalforeman81626 күн бұрын
My wife and I own residential and commercial property in Rizal province, Antipolo and Theresa. It's around 90 minutes from Manila. We bought it pre-Covid and have benefitted from the outflow of people who work in Manila/Quezon City/Pasig but prefer a relatively clean environment not affected by pollution. A couple of our houses are at quite a high altitude so there is no need for aircon. We have a decent income and no rent to pay and the property values have increased significantly. Our tenants pay PP30,000 pcm in rent in high-end gated communities. The kids are at university and private school and we have comprehensive health insurance for the family. Ultimately, income exceeds costs, so that is all you need to live a decent life. We came here from HK, which is an expensive place to live, so groceries/eating out etc., are about 6 times cheaper.
@britgerus1956Glen4 күн бұрын
Surely your wife actually owns the property?
@joshuarizalforeman8163 күн бұрын
@@britgerus1956Glen Of course. Due to the ludicrous property laws in the Philippines, as a foreigner, I cannot own property - the country welcomes foreign investment but not foreign ownership. However, our property has been placed in trusts for the kids so, as Filipino citizens, they will garner the benefits and be secure well after I have gone.
@Gary-fp9gw27 күн бұрын
Geesh. Is this guy medicated? Why would you post this low energy, no information, slop?
@bipolarpunt572127 күн бұрын
Why is a girl friend expensive, find one with a good job. The average salary in Cebu is 1000k USD.
@colinkosky27 күн бұрын
Wishing you well with that search.
@bipolarpunt572127 күн бұрын
@@colinkosky since 50 percent make 1k, shouldnt be hard. I dated a Toyota sales woman in Thailand and she didnt expect a penny from me.
@KMJ193625 күн бұрын
Where did you hear php 100k
@bipolarpunt572125 күн бұрын
@@KMJ1936 1000 usd
@Stevonthemove27 күн бұрын
Kev in thailand reincarnated
@lulutileguy27 күн бұрын
get the woman she can learn Dutch
@stevesilver743727 күн бұрын
I am glad to hear about people self insurance 😊 I would rather pay as I go. I have a good cash saved for this 😊
@jonnyx34827 күн бұрын
Good morning could you please tell me how you do the transaction for rent and electric when first arranging a condo.
@colinkosky27 күн бұрын
@@jonnyx348 hello, I have a Revolut card, which I would recommend to anyone, anyway just linked the account of the management company. They work out the details of of the electricity and water. And I do it in one payment.
@jonnyx34827 күн бұрын
thanks Colin l ordered and set up account last week . Thankyou for the advice john
@rusco194827 күн бұрын
good video
@1307scooter28 күн бұрын
I think you mean 1800 pesos for internet, 18k is way more than 25 pounds.
@colinkosky28 күн бұрын
@@1307scooter yes I did
@user-lg3td2ob9t28 күн бұрын
Thanks for the information
@Levi-zy5dr28 күн бұрын
Thank u sir
@VictorJafo28 күн бұрын
Don’t buy the go pro 10 they overheat
@brianandlynphilippines28 күн бұрын
True, I own one. It can only be used like 10 minutes in the Phils before it overheats. I need to sell it to someone who lives in the Artic Circle, I am sure it would perform superbly in sub zero temps 😂
@Barefootape23 күн бұрын
Made in China
@user-bg2ig5xc3e28 күн бұрын
You don't show your room and what you get for 28k per month??
@colinkosky28 күн бұрын
@@user-bg2ig5xc3e Just look at my summary of 6 months in Philippines, it's in that one.
@bingestrada58923 күн бұрын
Sir if you live alone you can choose a condo studio type unit it's lower price let say 20K a month.
@user-bg2ig5xc3e28 күн бұрын
Steady Eddy just done a KZbin video praising insurance after his head tumour found in Thailand,they paid medivac air flight back to UK for him. But thats a risk you take not having it I'm more a Thailand expat but is short time girl in Cebu ok for 1,000 pesos and how do you pick them up there to take back to room? Do they have street girls there I can pick up ?
@colinkosky28 күн бұрын
@@user-bg2ig5xc3e I've always had to battle with the companies for anything. Sorry I don't look for prostitutes.
@KC-in9px27 күн бұрын
They'd be about as available and ok as a 675 baht girl in Thailand.... pretty much drugged out and homeless.
@user-bg2ig5xc3e25 күн бұрын
@@KC-in9px sounds ok thanks 🙏
@Not_A_Tourist24 күн бұрын
I don't use prostitutes but you can find them easily on the dating apps because they're very aggressive on the apps. Figure to pay 1200 pesos and up.
@colinkosky24 күн бұрын
@@Not_A_TouristThere's no shortage of prostitutes here ladies or ladyboys. Obviously poverty and lack of opportunities have driven them to that. I am making a video of the good and bad things here, watch this space👀
@Timsbackpages29 күн бұрын
Philippines is an adventure country. If you just sit and watch TV in your home or condo might as well stay back where you came. There are lots to see, the beautiful sunsets, cultural celebrations and fiestas, rugged mountains and volcanos, soft white sandy beaches and the good people that can watch over you. It will take you a lifetime to see all the inhabited and uninhabited islands. Also it's a gateway to other countries in Southeast Asia and East Asia like Japan. English is spoken at most of the resorts and the signs and government form are in English. You don't have to learn a new language but it helps a little to know a local one, depending which island are you in.
@colinkosky29 күн бұрын
That's exactly my view, even strolling into a township is an adventure and you are bound to end up with a new friend or two.
@scotmarqАй бұрын
I don't know what a 1,000 quid is.....
@colinkoskyАй бұрын
@@scotmarq it's approximately £1000
@chrisclarke7828Ай бұрын
Not many Filipino families get a grand a month to live on.
@CarlosAlberto-ii1liАй бұрын
Yet another following americans to do ebegging on youtube.
@paddy696Ай бұрын
Mr Colin hello your channel just come up, I'm Peter originally N. Ireland been in Penang Island 10+ yrs. Thanking seriously of having a look at Cebu. Your video very useful Tq. 😅
@colinkoskyАй бұрын
Thanks Paddy, I'm going to do a cost of living breakdown this week, so watch out for that.
@paddy696Ай бұрын
Doctors prescription medicines, can you get prescription meds over the counter, pharmacy? Or do you need chit from Doc.
@colinkoskyАй бұрын
@@paddy696yes I take regular medication and just buy them at pharmacies, they charge per tablet.