8 Lies About the Philippines

There are a lot of myths and lies about the Philippines. Here is my list of the top 8 myths of the Philippines.
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[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks to everyone who watched my video and commented. I've always tried to respond to all comments, but I've gotten so many from this video it's been real hard. If I don't respond, just know I appreciate the comments and watching. And for those who don't know, didn't listen to the first minute of the video, or don't know how to use Google, BGC stands for Bonifacio Global City, it's part of Taguig City in the National Capitol Region of the Philippines in Metro Manila. 😉Thanks.

[@sasbeo]

JJ, in Mid-August, I was thinking about visiting Manila-BGC and staying through September 20. When reading comments about PI travel, many people say don’t come in August due to typhoons and wet season. Can someone traveling to Manila during the mentioned timeframe enjoy themselves or perhaps should they visit another SE Asia country? Thanks in advance for your comments or anyone else who currently lives in Manila and has firsthand information 😊

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@sasbeo typhoon season is usually from around August through December. Last year we didn't have as many as normal. Usually 20 a year is average. Who knows this year with the strange El Nino weather patterns what will happen. I will say that Metro Manila usually doesn't get hit straight on by typhoons. They generally go north or south. We'll get rain and wind but not the brunt of the storm. There will be more days of rain, but it doesn't stop me from going out. It's a little cooler, and I just take my umbrella with me. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@aphilippinesadventure9184]

Especially in the provinces, a single man might live reasonably well on $1000 per month, assuming he does not go to bars and isnt pathetically helpless and unable to cook his own meals, as many are, apparently. If you are an actually functional human, you can do a lot for yourself, live in a small house or apartment and live a pretty good life if you know how to keep it simple. Once you are in an area with $600 a month rent, forget about it. In the provinces, if you and your filipina own your house outright, no rent to pay and there can be fresh produce off your land. We produce many of our own fruits, bananas aplenty, and all of our own rice. Combine that with some good laying hens and a friendly local fisherman and you will be fine. Our electric runs about 5k per month but more these last two very hot months, wifi is less than 2 k,...one vehicle, two scooters. Great beaches are just a walk away. If you are into the city stuff and all the lights, the sky is the limit on what you can spend

[@edwardfletcher7790]

I don't know what that microphone is mate, but it sounds like 💩 , really hard to listen to....

[@evildisaster8149]

Who else here knows how many lies America has? 😂😂😂 Ridiculous.

[@jimmylee1776]

I used to live in Greenbelt, Makati city. I had a maid who came to clean my apartment & do my laundry once a week. Her son who was about 10 years old used to come with her & helped her. I supported her children by giving them scholarships. I’m proud to say today, her 2 older children are graduates from University & her youngest son has started university. The family will not have to live in poverty with 3 graduates in the family. This is what foreigners can do to help the less fortunate in Philippines.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

That's fantastic. Great story and thanks for sharing.

[@LRP889]

@Jimmylee1776 God bless you more.. Abundantly🙏🏽😇

[@llothar68]

Graduating (depend on courses but 90% what universities teach is bullshit) doesn't mean a shit anymore in 2024 and for sure in the future. If you don't understand this you are a typical ignorant (i guess US american). We are at the end of capitalism and growth.

[@barryinthepi390]

We helped put our two daughters through College and one daughter married a clssmate. He is a Civil Engineer and now works for a Home Building company. He has since tarted 5 Busnisees in Alfonso and provides his friends with jobs. His sister is now an Accountant for a compny in Makati. I don't have to worry about giving money to family, they are doing well.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@barryinthepi390 that's fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrFxwizard14]

Excellent video and absolutely on the money. I have lived in Philippines for 20 years. I came here at 50 years old, now turning 71. I am with the same Filipina for all these years. You can have a good life here and your correct you will not live like a king on $1000 but $5000 a month will buy you the kingdom. I live in a very safe and high end subdivision and am a legal resident now. I am at home here. USA is a place i visit from time to time since I still own a home in Las Vegas, but my wife and I prefer the Philippines. I have never had any issues with safety. Philippinos are awesome and kind respectful people. All my friends are Filipino. I met my wife when she was teaching in South Korean. I found a very smart gal who was 31 years old at the time. We first moved to California where I owned a small online business. It was her idea to move our office to the Philippines 20 years ago. Today that business has grown to 2000 employees and my wife help me build that business and without her it might never have happened. Great move for me and I owe so much to the Philippines, I will be forever greatful to this wonderful country.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

What a great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@Cons2911]

That’s the thing, support.. instead of being against you. Nice one sir,

[@philippine_phin]

Awesome! How can I support your business? Or meet you and get advice on something similar?

[@rvc3545]

Love Ur story

[@MariaGarcia-il3id]

Nice story 😊

[@josephcastaldo8677]

I’ve spent 21 years in the U.S. Army and been all over the world. In every location I’ve been to, including Europe, Hawaii, South America, and the US, there is a bad area and great areas. Learn where you’re at, know what to avoid, be cautious and you will be ok in nearly everywhere you go.

[@KumarKumar-fc2gc]

well, US schools and Malls too dangereous

[@lotusgift4022]

True just be vigilant about ur surroundings.

[@SonjaHand]

​@@KumarKumar-fc2gc Are You Serious! I lived all over the💪USA and Never experienced violence in a mall. 🧐 Watching over hyped attention grabbing new much!?! In too many years to count only one case where my kid left a bag and a woman stole it... Other than that you could sleep in the mall no problem except for security... Which is normal...

[@thebigmann81]

@SonjaHand there is a lot of smash and grabs at some malls in certain states but that is the ghetto black people from the hood most likely fatherless. That being said I'm not saying all black people do this.

[@justbehappy...123]

My European husband earns a decent salary when we were in Philippines. We were able to send our kids to the best exclusive schools. We were able to survive it because I was very frugal and I took very good care of his money I made sure every centavo was spent wisely. And put some savings in very good investments. He never asked me to work and for that, I was very grateful because I was able to take care of our family well. We're in our early 50s and hoping to retire in Philippines next year. Not as a King and Queen 😊

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

That's wonderful. Thank you for watching.

[@barryinthepi390]

Good video, I agree with all your points. I met my Filipina wife in Hong Kong. I am from Austin, Tx and I did eventually take her back to the USA where I was a Teacher on the Navajo Rez in Arizona. When I retired we moved back to Austin while she still was working. One day she asked if I still wanted to move back to the Phil. and I said yes. We have been back in the Philippines for 5 years now. We bought a house west of Tagaytay out in the country. We love it here and I always feel safe here. We have 5 dogs to make sure we are safe. It is a Paradise for us.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Congratulations! You are a success story. Thanks for watching.

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

Me too. I also met my wife in HK and we moved to the Philippines 5 years ago. We have a family, property, a business and a decent income. She wanted to come back to the Philippines to be near her family. No skin off my nose.

[@fuqutube]

"We have 5 dogs to make sure we are safe" = you aren't safe

[@chrisjuricichxl5]

@@fuqutube well, you're kinda right but you should explain why, you silly doofus. Use your words!

[@barryinthepi390]

@@fuqutube Why would you say that? We have a wall around our property and the dogs stay on our property. Our neighbors are all locals some of whom served in the US Miliitary for 20+ years, and others who we provide work. We have never hd one problem in the 5 years we have lived here.

[@grahamreid2132]

Sending money to a woman anywhere in the world you have never met is dumfounding to me.

[@samohtsolacad229]

because, theyre thinking of the pu**y in return

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Agreed

[@nostringsguy185]

Some might say dumb, not just dumbfounding.

[@grahamreid2132]

@@nostringsguy185 Every kind of dumb...No dumb left behind.

[@lindabuck2777]

@@nostringsguy185all of us have stated this. Dumb and dumberer!!! Unrealistic and think of it how many do this don’t listen. 🤔🧐🤨

[@user-nx9ju2gi6m]

I lived in the Philippines well under a $1000 a month, I rented a 3 bedroom home completely furnished w/ Aircon split air for 240.00 US dollars a month, electricity was $60.00 a month & food for $250 a month with island hopping and scuba diving. Rented a condo after my lease was up for $500 a month in Davao. Boots on the ground is the best way to find a reasonable living arrangement.

[@marktrail8624]

True, but I like to say sandals on the ground !

[@ross9581]

Where??

[@user-nx9ju2gi6m]

@@marktrail8624 agree but I don’t where sandals, never got use to them growing up.

[@user-nx9ju2gi6m]

@@ross9581 Mintal about 17 miles north of Davao

[@marktrail8624]

@@user-nx9ju2gi6m ... Just watch out for jungle rot if you're wearing boots everyday though !

[@norbertapostol5705]

about myth #5, you know it's very hard to catch a filipina's heart. that is if she has a heart. so before you dive into her make sure she has a heart.

[@CarmenBanks-vt4yt]

Good point!

[@user-fy6pe8cg7i]

😂😂😂

[@happysolitudetv]

True

[@jeanleveriza1]

Hahaha!! Maybe thats why i have remained single, having been separted for 16 years 😂

[@edieiyon]

You are on spot about #2. Most dating sites are transactactional relationship. If you are a foreigner looking for a serious relationship and you want to make sure you're not getting scammed just asked your close friends. That's how most filipinos meet their love ones, thru recommendations from a friends or relatives.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Yes. And thanks for watching

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

@@JJthelonelybullinasia So all Filipinos are taking home 1,000usd a month..as well as ebegging on youtube, is that what you are saying????????????????????????????????????????

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@CarlosAlberto-ii1li not saying that at all.

[@PeterHD-hj6bi]

@@CarlosAlberto-ii1li is your “?” Key a little sticky on your device? (only one needed)

[@garethphillips6048]

@@CarlosAlberto-ii1liI don’t think he’s making this video for Filipinos. Try to keep up. 😂

[@daviddarden1915]

Having lived in the Philippines 🇵🇭 back in 1991 at Clark Air Base, Philippines 🇵🇭. I was age 28. Now age 61. A widower and all my children are grown now. Planning a return and reretirement next year in 2025 at age 62. I believe budget coordinate where you live at. Now, I think a simple man 👨, who do not smoke or drink alcohol. I estimate $1,500 on average in my opinion. That budget would fit most of the Philippines 🇵🇭. Eventually I will utilize the American Military 🪖 Philippines sponsored SRRV program 😄. Thank you for this video and updates for the Philippines 🇵🇭 😊

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for your service sir. The veteran SRRV is great for you. Thanks for watching.

[@dirtdiggertractor3618]

Hope to buy you a beer at Tequila reef and tour the old airforce base

[@silynita]

Better move to a place with better medical facilities. We are severely lacking in that area.

[@angelg2638]

​@silynita what about the Veterans Hospital in QUEZON CITY? Not good?

[@petesie8371]

I was stationed at Clark from 1986-1990. I loved it there. Had to leave for an assignment in Germany. I'm 59 and can't wait to visit the Philippines again. I will ge looking into retiring there if I find the place I feel comfortable. I'm keen on Dumagette, BGC, Cebu City, and Mactan. Who knows, maybe will meet one day! Stay safe and wishing you the best...

[@mellmendoza1049]

If you live in BGC or any of the tourist havens, no, u can't live on 1K a month but it definitely is enough to live comfortably in the provinces.

[@tobiasdelabarra6086]

great answer. But could you give some examples of provinces with decent wifi and good oportunities for dating as a foreigner?

[@whatevergoesforme5129]

As a Filipino living in Las Pinas City, 1k usd a month is doable to a single person in a Metro Manila suburb that is not high end. The problem is foreigners from the West have first world problems and are used to their high standard of living

[@notacooldudewithanattitude2731]

@@tobiasdelabarra6086 Baguio is a good spot. also nice weather

[@klhughes]

@@tobiasdelabarra6086 Good dating exists all over the Philippines. Good Wi-Fi is an entirely different story. Starlink is the answer to that.

[@yamisukehiro1258]

​​@@tobiasdelabarra6086I Think if you are looking for decent wifi in provinces you could buy starlink by elon musk alot of foreigners using that in philippines since it was satellite internet connection.

[@Carrilleptbreak]

Had a condo in Pasig for a few years, ended up in the Province. La Union and Tarlac where we rent a house for $220 a month. Apartment (2 Bed) in La Union 5 minutes to the surf is $175 a month. Very little pollution and no crime in the Province. Major pollution and pick pockets in the NCR/ Metro. My wife had her earrings ripped out while walking in a crowd and a laptop stole from her bag. 17 trips since 2011 and these are true stories. Can't wait to retire in the Province! Know what your getting into folks, do the research.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for the advise and thanks for watching.

[@cocomine8897]

Every nation there are good and bad, we should not lower our guards at all times even in the rural areas because nowadays the drug addicts are spreading and once they have nothing to consume they'll find ways to satisfy their desires, that's how horrible the cartel and syndicate ruining the world.

[@athenstar10]

I live in QC my whole life, have witnessed a robbery once in when I went to college in Manila. Still in QC, worked everywhere in the Metro but never saw another incident. I don't know what's up with you, but I always have instincts and know where to/ where not to go and what not to bring in sketchy places.

[@Cons2911]

Yeah, don’t wear those in Manila

[@jerichojohnson3219]

CURIOUS? HOW IS YOUR MONTHLY ELECTRIC OR AIR CONDITIONING BILL ? ARE YOU IN THE BAGUIO = COOLER ZONE ? LA UNION ?

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

#1. I agree. My wife and I earn around USD 3000 pcm, and pay no rent since we own our properties. I am not going to live like a pauper. I have two kids, one of whom is at school and the other is at university. We own 3 residential and 3 commercial properties. We don't need to think about costs. That doesn't make me a flash c**t, just a realist and being honest. #2. Dating. I met my wife in person, in HK at a barbecue catered by a German/Filipina couple we both knew. We dated for a few months in the traditional sense - dinner, drinks, movies, etc, and then hooked up permanently after our son was born. (we are around the same age). #3. Food - I love the fresh vegetables and fruit and the fish, especially sisig, lechon, smoked tilapia and traditional dishes. Pancit is a staple in our house. #4.Danger? Do me a favour. I have no safety issues here at all. I feel safer here than I did in London or even HK. Just don't be a prick and create problems. #5. Never met a scammer here. If my wife is scamming me, she's playing a pretty long game - 12 years and counting. #6. I cannot comment. I live in Antipolo/Theresa Rizal. I have no experience of BGC. However, having lived in HK for a number of years, pretty much everywhere is comparatively cheap! #7. No comment. I am a married man! #8. My wife has been overseas on numerous occasions but she would rather stay here. Suits me.

[@PeterHD-hj6bi]

You gave up on Londonistan then? White British have for years been a minority in London, the further you get away from a Capital city the better, much like in Philippines or any other country

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Great comments sir. Thank you for sharing.

[@eatsmylifeYT]

Wow, you live in Teresa? Me too!

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

@@eatsmylifeYT I'm more than happy to meet up for a beer or a coffee. We have property in Antipolo and Teresa.

[@pinoyRN67]

i’m a nurse RN at the Seattle VA my patient Mr Roy B told me his favorite place in the world is the Philippines 🇵🇭 5-09-24

[@dustinperry828]

Spot on video. Agree with all points. Im 10 years living here on a pemsion Married to a young woman in 20,s Kids ,large house that we built with swimming pool and maids house,and 2 maids 1 nanny and a boyfor outside chores All my costs including a brand new car payment equals around 2500 Tip ( i pay my workers around twice what they would earn working for filipino and in doing so they stay ,work hard and are happy.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

That's good advise. Thanks for watching.

[@Yes-bk9cl]

Don't make any COMMITMENTs within the first 24 months of your stay. That's property wise, business, charity or relationships! Salamat po!

[@RC-hr9oq]

What do you do for health care??

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

Dating a friend's girlfriend's friend is the last thing I would do, if at all. What happens if the relationship doesn't last? What happens if your friend's relationship doesn't last? Plus, you may find yourself prisoner of the friendship between the two couples and get bored in the end...

[@eu7435]

Adam, you make a good point. You could ruin two or three relationships instead of just one when the coupling goes south.

[@WTHenry2023]

Agreed, I have not and will not date within my friend group. It will complicate your life enormously when the inevitable breakup happens.

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

@@WTHenry2023 Just imagine your friend's wife or partner behaving as if or reminding all the time that she did you a huge favour and that without her service you would have been a nobody...

[@ZenaidaRoxas-yk8pp]

1000 dollars is small a budget to live like a King! Everything here has gotten so expensive after Covid but of course compare to AU it is cheaper here. I have an Australian partner and hes a digital nomad a solar /electrical engineer and I work as an Account Manager at American Express in BGC. We have our own house in Bulacan about 45 mins from Makati/BGC. We love it here, and he loves it too because he lives like a King and get to provide jobs for our workers. Foreigners really love it here you just have to choose where to live. Traffic is always a problem, the road is not good too but it's safe here. My partner is used to 1st world efficiency and standards but he has learned the hard way that this is a different world altogether. Life in the Philippines is pretty good. BGC is expensive to most but it's not that expensive it's still cheaper compare to Melbourne. Heaps of great restaurants, like Amano, Steak and Fries, and the restos in Mitsukoshi. Yup, it's hard to find girls to date for foreigners in BGC!!! Haha! A foreigner must be a professional and well educated and almost of the same age group.

[@manout3372]

Bro, this is misinformation. I live in a lodging house in Pureto Galera. I pay 9000 pesos (about $160) a month rent. I have a huge room with a kitchen, fridge, etc. And good internet, all included. You can absolutely live very well here on $1000 a month

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

you can find a great deal like u got, but they are very rare ,,,,,hahaha

[@whatevergoesforme5129]

Actually, a foreigner can live on 1k usd in Metro Manila but not in high end areas like BGC. You just need to find one and not be too picky and base everything on the high standard of living back home or what I call first world problems LOL.

[@PHVIDave]

I think he's spot on. Yep PG you can, but not BGC. It's all about what you want. Personally I luv my Condo in BGC. You like ur place in PG for a lot less. Good for you!

[@francoiswilliams]

You can live well on 500 USD...

[@r2rc1]

lol yea what works for you might not work for me! Come on people if you live like a rat where you live now then yes you can live like a rat in the Philippines. Yep your a stepping stone out of there situation, her and all her people will tell you you’re handsome as long as the checks keep rolling. Things are changing here fast new immigration rules just imposed now only two month tourist visas pain in the butt! More money and now more time on your part no more six month tourist visas. Ok I have a challenge for you! Pack all your belongings into two suitcases and a Carrie on all within airline weight standards. Travel to the farthest part of your country book a hotel then try and find the cheapest long term housing, only rent a motor scooter or bike not a motorcycle but scooter 125cc for transportation eat only rice, beans and some type of fish and an occasional mango. That will give you a sneak peek into what your walking into, oh yea don’t talk your native language use hand gestures and eye movement to get your point across. I have lived here now for several years all unknowns will happen and then some, one word you must learn is NO! Once you start a relationship the line will start forming for the $$ loans with interest, family loans, family member sick loans. Business loans ect ect ect. Here people are in need! A scammer is a survivor life here is not easy everyday is a fight for most, you might be that golden goose or the magic carpet ride out of there situation just know that. My rule is there are no loans there just gifts don’t exspect repayment and move on. We help those family members that seek higher education not with cash, but housing food that come with rules GPA we have a set standard if not achieved then a free jet boat ride back home and we bring the next family member in and start the process over. We want to break the cycle of poverty teenage pregnancy and the lack of higher education. Our record to date two college graduates, one in the fourth year, two in the first year of college private and one in private high school. Don’t give cash show them a new way of life and support the best you can.

[@PhilsPhilippinesParadise]

Totally agree. Some people spread the $500 to $1500 story because that is all they have or they want to live a basic life. But if you want to be able to truly say that you live well here, the minimum in MY opinion to have as a monthly income amount is roughly $3000. I base this on the fact that last month alone I spent over 70,000 pesos ($1, 215) on hospital appointments. So having an emergency/medical fund that you put into each month on top of every day living expenses is important. Our light bill tops $200 a month (we have a full size fridge, a mini fridge, a deep freezer, 5 ACs and 3 TVs) because we saw no reason to lower our quality of life, nor wanted to. Dating is no easier here than in other countries. There just happens to be a higher number of females here than there are males. Many of the local males do not have or make enough money to provide for their families as well as the female's family. And here comes this foreigner with a social security check that equals as much as 4 months' pay for many jobs here. But that does not mean that every woman will jump for joy at the thought of being with a foreigner (not even every bar girl wants to actually date one outside of getting paid). The reality is... if given the option of a successful native man or a foreigner that is poor in his own country, they would pick their local men simply for the enjoyment of having the culture in common. I have had some great food here. Both Filipine dishes and American dishes. But what people need to understand is the the spices here are not the same spices as we find back in our own countries. Mainly because western countries tend to alter the flavor of many spices while taking them through the bulk processing. If one is looking for meat like in their countries, there are importers here on pretty much every island that gets Aussie, and USDA beef from companies in the west. They can also order many of their normal seasonings from Amazon. As a black man, raised in Mississippi, traveled the US in the military, I feel far safer here than in most small US towns. I go on morning walks of 5 to 8 miles through all the small neighborhoods and have yet to be stopped by a police, or a citizen and asked why I am there. (I actually had this happen while through an area just outside of Fort Jackson, SC by a police while I was there for Recruiter's School, and it was an almost every day occurrence for me and my friends growing up in our 'lost in time' Mississippi city). There are scammers, gold diggers, leaches in EVERY country. In most western countries, they use the guilt tactic to get you to give them money while making you think it was your ideal to do so. Not many single immigrants here make enough for a true gold digger, and being scammed just shows how little common sense the man uses (blinded by a YOUNG, fit and friendly GIRL). And as you said, sending money to some pretty girl that tells the same lie of "I love you asawa" to 17 other guys online is like trying to outbid the other guys. We live in Carmona Cavite in a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, fenced in house in a gated community and our rent is $445 a month with a monthly spending budget of $3000). There are many buffets that cost less than 5 dollars a person. Going to places like TGIF will cost more than many non-western food chains. The only ones that are just set on the dream of living in America tend to be the ones that are found in bars and are fascinated by the bright lights and big parties they grew up seeing on TV. Most Filipinas do not want to be pulled away from their customs, their families or their comfort and end up being controlled by a man in a foreign country (it happens). Some do want to go simply because if they are lucky, they will have an opportunity to have a career, build a life, gain knowledge and a sense of pride in themselves. We met and married in Korea, spent 10 years in Texas and she was more than ready to come back home. She still says that she would rather go live in Korea than to go back to the US.. ( I agree with her)

[@mrwonderful612]

Well stated and dead on! I agree with everything you wrote. I'll add that another incentive to marry and go to America is the status that it will add to the mother whose daughter "lives in America." Plus, she may become better able to provide for her family in the Philippines; which I imagine is why your wife went to work in South Korea. I'm ashamed of what you had to endure growing up in my country's South; police scrutiny, Sunset Laws, prejudice and unfairness. Yet, I see you from your Profile that you served our country in the military. Thank you for your service. You know your stuff, Bruh! Maybe you should start your own youtube channel. I'd hit that Subscribe button! ❤💯

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you for sharing your story. And thanks for watching.

[@PhilsPhilippinesParadise]

@@mrwonderful612 Yeah, she went to Korea so that she could provide for her daughter who was 5 years old at the time. 10 years later, we met while I was stationed there, then we spent the first 10 years together in the US until she was ready to come back home. She was ok in the US, making good money on the nursing staff at a hospital. Even bought her own Big girl car with her own money (she misses that). We have a channel, but we do not speak about the culture over here, nor the culture back in the US on it. Its just going to be a simple channel covering our house build once we start, and then maybe a few beach trips here and there.

[@Midwest10]

I’m on El Nido and live a basic middle class life of $8000 US a month.

[@PhilsPhilippinesParadise]

@@Midwest10 yeah, ok... That's real believable

[@rodrigodelaconcepcion7478]

Great points. Keep the Faith and Fire, Lonely Bull. Can't wait to travel to PI and enjoy the island lifestyle. Blessings.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching.

[@aresjack2810]

You are spot on. I am here 11+ years and live half the year in the province and half in Manila and this has to be just about the most accurate Ph advise video I have seen. Good Job.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate the feedback.

[@jamesortega8681]

the best advice for electric bill is buy a good brand inverter ac. mine runs 24/7 in manila only spend like 4.5k pesos a months total for all appliances in the house

[@rfbos]

Impossible unless you set the temp very high like 29c-30c. Do the math of PhD elec rate by kph the unit is rated for. Especially last month or 2 with high heat index.

[@jamesortega8681]

@@rfbos its real with a good inverter ac. i use midea ushaped 1.5hp, one 60 watt fridge, led lights and one basic pc. ac runs 24/7 at 26c average. 4.5k is average for the year, it can peak at 5.5 during the summer

[@rayb7402]

That was gold. Straight talk there thanks.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@vbyssey100]

Mabuhay - The myths to the myths - Seriously, a pretty fair assessment of the country -

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@rrush571]

First time watcher to your channel. Great video. I live in Tunga Leyte of course with my family.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching.

[@johncawvey5342]

My electric in calamba city is between 8,000 -15,000 php ($140.00-$265.00 a month) with full air con for a two bedroom house. Still cheaper then the $400.00 -500.00 I was paying in the US. But in fairness, where I’m living now is about 6-8 times smaller at least then my US house.

[@bigbearhugebear9018]

Yep you are honest. If you want to duplicate your western living in the PI it will cost you at least 3-4 times more money than in the states....

[@glenhazlett4360]

I sold my house and bought an RV to live out of. I split my time in Florida and Ohio. The campground is gated, has a heated swimming pool, gym, laundry room, bar, clubhouse and I pay $400 a month for rent, $110 for electric, $120 for internet, and $80 for phone. I do spend about $450 for groceries. So I can live in the U.S. for less than $1,500. My rent will go up in 2025 though I've been doing this for four years. Florida does not have state income tax which is a big plus. The only reason I can see going to the Philippines is for a woman.

[@johncawvey5342]

@@glenhazlett4360 I considered doing that also but what brought me here is learning a new culture and to travel throughout Asia and Australia. Since my father was a 30 year veteran of the USN we traveled all over the US as a kid. I wanted something different

[@Borsia]

Hi JJ So just to preface I have lived in the PH for over 12 years and am married to my Filipina wife, together for 7 married for 3, dated here for years before. I will say that I agree pretty much 100% with your myths analyses. I live very well on my SS here in Valencia but I lived for 6 years in Tagaytay and while I was OK I certainly didn't live "high on the hog". I still live rather modestly but that's just our nature. We have pretty much all the comforts we need / want. Nice place AC modern kitchen etc. One thing is that you HAVE to start with a considerable "setup fund" I would say a minimum $5-10k usd just to get the basics. After that maintaining is reasonable cheap, vastly cheaper than the US. Dating is never easy anywhere but dating here is easier than other countries I've lived in US, China, South America. But it's going to take a long time to find the right fit no matter where you are. I like Philippine food but miss many of the foods I grew up with in the US and ingredients for cooking can be very hard to find and expensive. Never been to BGC so no opinion on that Tagaytay is one of the most expensive places to live. Liked the video take care

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for your take on things here, and thanks for watching.

[@stillscion-bf7tg]

Hi, I'm from Philippines. I like you're beautiful, simple, practical views in the Philippines regarding your own experience. Keep making more vlogs regarding your observations in Philippines Culture and US livings

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you for watching

[@11957gary]

Been here 7 years on $1180.00/ month. I found a one bedroom apartment for a hundred dollars a month and because i paid them two years in advance i got it for $40 per month. I bought farmland on payments. $100.00/ month, no interest charges. The electric on Dinagat Islands is cheep. I left the aircon in my room on 24hours a day for 30 days it was $80.00 for the month. I have a refrigerator freezer Tv and a yard light thats on all night. I think $2000/ month is a good living here on this island.

[@darrenjones2396]

The Philippines is one of the best places in the world to retire. I'm glad I made the decision to retire there from the US.

[@user-pv1nr5wf4g]

Hi

[@llothar68]

For me everything is more expensive in the Philippines if you calculate it based on quality in Europe/German. But what makes it cheaper is the climate (no heating bills, only one set of clothings) and that it's easy to scale down your living cost without feeling too bad, because the others are. Key focus is to have a simple house yourself that you can build and improve, eat local seasonal food, have your own garden for some veggis that you dont get on the markets, get used to live without AC and dive a bike or simple car (i love the minicabs).

[@katyagrad3704]

Wait... you're saying the quality of produce is not as good as in the West? Doubtful

[@llothar68]

@@katyagrad3704 Produce is often much more expensive in the Philippines. Especially if you eat a little western. How can fucking Potatoes be so expensive, like 90 pesos per kg? I pay rarely more then 30 pesos in Germany. Meat price is higher in PH, only Avocados, Mangos, Banana, Rice and Fish. But even Rice is almost the same now as i get it for 60 pesos a kg in Germany. But i mean non Food in general, thats where you really often pay 2x or 3x times as much.

[@YsraelComendador]

when youre in the Tropics and expecting its cheaper than EU? of course it will not be the same

[@llothar68]

@@YsraelComendador yes. I do. Because in Thailand it was cheaper. PH suffers from terrible corrupt government that want people be poor

[@disneylike644]

You literally take that line” Live like a king” it means in general like you can live with that amount in the Philippines in peace compared how live with that amount when you are in America. That’s what it means. Don’t expect that much. Philippines is all about love of family, resilience and be contented for what you have in life.

[@StanleyOlivar]

Your expenses depend on where you live, HOW you live (lifestyle), and who you live with. It’s a matter of good planning, self-discipline and determination. By and large, your US dollar goes a long way in the Philippines. Having said so, wherever you end up in this mother planet, it’s really up to you whether you succeed or fail. ✅

[@user-tv7zw3mm1p]

Straight from the horse's mouth! Thank you for demolishing all those annoying untruths about us and our country. Of particular interest to me are those twisted perceptions about our girls...you are welcome here and comfortable here because you are sensible and fair and no thanks to us...be the good human that you are. That's all it takes really!

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you for the kind words. And thanks for watching.

[@sjv9147s]

IMHO, squatter-like living is like under-$250. Provincial/native living ranges anything from $500~$1,000. And reasonably comfortable big-city living like Metro Manila, Manila Bay area, Makati and Quezon cities would cost upward of $1,500. It's not at all easy for a foreigner to work and use that to live comfortably in the Philippines. You will always spend more than the possibility of earning there. As a vacation spot, it's great.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Yes. Thanks for watching

[@EdwinCV-dh8qc]

Great points JJ ,great advice for the newbies.😊

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@kennethedwards1677]

For guys, especially retired guys coming here, not well world traveled will be very vulnerable without a friend or guide. Scams and skin tax abound here, from finding a place to rent, taking a taxi, or making any major purchase. Perhaps hire a maid to do the shopping to avoid the skin tax. A trusted partner can be worth her weight in gold, a bad partner will likely bankrupt you. Choose carefully!

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@kennethedwards1677 exactly right. Thanks for watching.

[@user-vq8yk1wc1u]

JJ, you need to get out more. Living in BGC is giving you a skewed perspective. Very few areas are as expensive as there. The $1K is quite doable and comfortable with comparable quality of life, without resorting to primitive conditions outside of expat havens like BGC, Makati, Cebu IT Park.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I'm happy living here and being very comfortable. Thanks for watching.

[@Glen820]

BGC is a world away from the real Phils which is not for everyone to be sure ... but scads cheaper I live in an area of Mindanao where prices are less than half of JJ's quotes and my family of 4 and I have a hard time spending $1500/month living a very comfortable life, eating out a fair amount especially my wife and I for lunches and wanting for nothing ... albeit our house is paid for ... but BGC is not a good representation of the costs and more on par with 'tourist traps' like Palawan

[@john-yt1fm]

BCG is not the philippines why come from western country only to try and find western in an east asian country If you are saying you try to save on your budget then you are in the wrong place

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@john-yt1fm I choose to live here. You're free to live where you want. Thanks so much for watching.

[@mariatan7177]

@@JJthelonelybullinasiadon’t mind them. I’m a Filipino living in Texas, and I plan to semi-retire in the Philippines. Only place I want to live is BGC because it’s modern, convenient, and clean. Also, top notch hospital is nearby. I’ve been to the provincial areas many times. Yes, cheap but not my lifestyle.

[@ormaapoltalac2403]

You are right. It’s expensive in the Philippines but it also depends on where you live. A thousand dollars won’t get you far.

[@gordonkistler-qo2dj]

I just returned from Panabo City Davao Del Norte where I spent the last 4 months it wasn't dangerous at all, I am going back next month and getting married and staying for good!

[@woutergijs5246]

Congratulations with the marriage 🎉😊

[@marichutesado180]

I agree. Great observation. The real filipino is being contented in life basic things wll make us happy.

[@WizardKingCorey]

Really good information, I appreciate your advice.

[@NoName-zm1ks]

Great to hear from someone who lives in a country others pitch as a place where an individual can live comfortably for $1000 USD and to hear the truth! We need more of these locals to tell us the truth about cities in other countries.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@apolloseven585]

Very good. Being honest with living in the Philippines. At the same time being courteous and respectful.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you

[@untamedheart6820]

I was hoping to retire in my home country with my american husband but that has changed when just last oct 2023 I caught him cheating on me. I’m still here in the US right now because I still have to sell our house before I can move back to the Philippines. I’m excited but a little anxious, I was 23 when I came to America & now @54, I’ve grown accustomed to American life & I know moving back for good will be a little different. Despite that, I’m excited & hopes to heal from the emotional trauma that my American husband has put me through & also hoping to find peace back home in pinas with old friends & family. Wish me luck!!

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I've found that here in the Philippines friends and family are your strongest bond. I'm really sorry to hear what happened to you, and I hope you can get back home here soon. Thank you so much for watching.

[@ginggingramos]

My humble suggestion, so that it will not be a culture shock, find a place at BGC first. Sort of a transition place. Then move to a nice, small city in the province. You can still live very comftably in the province. Davao city, Dumaguete, Cagayan de oro, Batangas, Cebu are just some of the provinces that's nice to retire in. Really hope this will heal your broken heart.

[@untamedheart6820]

@@ginggingramos yes po, baka tumira muna ako dyan sa ate ko in Manila & move to naga city where I grew up after jet lag

[@rosalinacionelo5386]

Of course you’re in Greenbelt you can not live on 1,000 dollars

[@Stetsonhatman]

We spent Christmas in BGC several years ago - everything was clean, new, and beautiful. I agree with JJ, to visit different spots in the Philippines first to see where you want to live then find a local girl in that location. Unless you are a total sod, it is not hard for an average western dude to find a nice Filipina.

[@bembelknecht]

Came here 2 years ago, currently in BGC as well. Spot on on the money if you're in that area, on the other hand the province is half the cost and with the right set-up, you could live as comfy as in the city (I really don't like the Metro for all its issues). Food varries, but it is very different from the rest of Asia. Far as "danger" or "scammers" are concerned, it always takes a perpetrator and a victim, that plays along.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Truth. Thanks for watching

[@romanrosales6747]

If you've been there in the Philippines about 2 years, my questions is are you supposed to exit and comeback coz your stay is already over? Unless you are married to a Filipina. 2nd you can afford to live in BGC coz you have some income coming from you tube that can sustain your lifestyle and I believe you are retired and receiving some money from the Social Security. 3rd plenty of foreigners coming to the Philippines loves to vlog coz it easy to get or attract viewers compares to some countries. My last questions even you don't have a $2k monthly income you can survived and enjoy,you know WHY? KNOW YOUR PLACE IF IS GOOD OR NOT. KNOW WHERE YOU GONNA BE AT EASE AND COMFORTABLE. By the way I am a Filipino was raised and born in the city of MANILA. I know the run around of Manila. Good luck hope I met you one day and I am happy for you. Thank you for loving our country THE PHILIPPINES.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I don't make any money on KZbin right now. Still waiting to get rich. Lol. If someone is here on a tourist visa they can stay up to 36 months before having to leave. I travel a lot to other countries. I spend about half my time out of the country. Thanks for watching.

[@ricocapili6990]

Well said mate. It will help to clarify myths in our country ❤ honest straightforward advice. Not bad saving better earn more. Ride the wave.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@billyjohnson9166]

I’ve lived in the Philippines for eighteen years and your video was on point. Good job.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you for watching

[@tyronmoore2534]

The states is way more dangerous not even close

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Agreed

[@erwincagampan5777]

I believe especially during pandemic that many Asian including Filipino elderly being assaulted like in New York and San Francisco

[@danielpearson4972]

The US is so very dangerous especially with the 24 election now. I have been attacked 5 times because I am retired and I am conservative. If Trump were to win it will be all war. Will be in prison and automatically commit suicide. It is not because of many guns as criminals are permitted having them but the law abiding citizen are not to protect themselves. Police have refunded and the judical is corrupted the Africans which are given the revolving door I already have a girlfriend in Cebu and living there. From a dating site 3 years past. I would allow anyone to introduce me to a girl. Has happened be and always it is the most homely female Or old that I would rent her an apartment of her. Most retired boys do have the money as they just want a bar girl they think will be with or a different one each week.

[@akuto17]

Which states are the safest? Is New Hampshire safe?

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@akuto17 I've never been to New Hampshire, so I have no idea.

[@rolandespina6220]

Thanks so much for your positive and real talk sharing about us and our country God Bless Sir!

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you for watching

[@pj6306]

Everything is on point 😊, grew up in the Philippines and lived in the US for quite a while now ( but frequently vacay and stays in BGC) I say everything you say is true 😊

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@user-sz5dt9ih7f]

Wonderful and TRUE advice!!!

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@chiqsilog8336]

Loved your vlog, thought it was very accurate. I've been married for 12 years living in NZ, Philippines and UK, together we have been worked towards our goal of retiring in the Philippines. I like the provenances and the beaches (in small doses) but I love BGC. I love the wide uncluttered sidewalks, the ease of getting around, the green areas, and the cleanliness of it.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I do too. Hope to see you here and thanks for watching.

[@fazaoaii]

True. Those foreigners talking that small amount of expenditures per month surely living in the south provinces particularly visaya.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@roelgallego1604]

Thats the dream of a every Filipino back then because of poverty but now a days Philippines is getting better and also we want to stay here with our family.

[@enzos711]

Besides "Zamboanga" or where ever, I don't think the myth is "it's dangerous" I believe "the "myth" is "how safe it is" and I believe the truth is that Crime against Foreigners (Tourists & Expats) is way Underreported ..

[@Call_Me_Troy]

It is, especially when corrupt cops extort foreigners.

[@EB-jf5oi]

Murder rates nearly every year are higher than the US. Street muggings are not so common, neither is random violence, but house break ins, extortion and getting deleted are genuine threats. Be careful.

[@John-up7fq]

Definitely on point JJ, and yes the majority of filipinas I've talked to want nothing to do with living overseas, maybe to visit but that's about it....great vid ...

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks John and thanks so much for watching.

[@marciannatolentino2474]

$1K is must be a comfortable living back in the province. Even more if you got yourself a filipina wife with a modest house and lot, and a modest farmland for additional income and raw food support, like rice, vegetables, etc.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@jlnadales]

JJ lives in one of the most expensive places in Taguig. That's the place most foreigners with money prefer to live because it's similar to a western city. The outside BGC reality is that you can live out perfectly well with 1000 euros monthly without need to live in a squatted area or a very small house. A condominium unit studio type will be something around 350 monthly. A 2 bedroom unit 450. It's true you will not be the king or queen with that money in the Metro Manila area, but if you have that money in the province you will really make a good living. But always be aware this is not a developed country. It has pros and cons.

[@RockmasterVideos]

Thanks!

[@seph4667]

Helpful, thanks!

[@maritesguillermo5108]

Yeah, BGC is the safest place in the Phils. So, foreigners live there. Quite a few Pinoys live there, also. I think next is Cebu IT Park.

[@wobbles47]

I moved to the Philippines from North Carolina 12 years ago. My income is $1300 US a month. My lifestyle is exactly the same as in North Carolina. I rent a decent house with three bathrooms and all have hot water 😊($210) a month. I'm not living in Manila, never did, never wanted to. I drive a decent car and a new motorcycle. My belly is always full and I don't waste money in crazy expensive restaurants. One man's idea of living like a king is not necessarily everyone's. You CAN live decently on $1000 a month. It all depends on how much rent you pay and the lifestyle you choose..PS. I don't have a ball and chain to support. The women here will bleed you dry and you wont even see it coming..

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Good points. Thanks for watching.

[@user-vs7sm3ny5d]

Maybe that's why you don't have a ball and chain.Your low hanging fruit financially

[@angelg2638]

Women, from anywhere, will bleed you dry. Stay single and enjoy life.

[@Positivevibes6238]

Thank you Sir for all the positive info about our country.New subs here.Be safe.God bless🙏🏻

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you for watching

[@vinzcueto2451]

Nice video! I hope to bump into you in BGC one of these days.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Message me on my email at [e-mail] Happy to meet up.

[@user-mb9xy9pe1c]

Good video Jeff. Lots of useful information.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching buddy

[@seechunchong9876]

Hi JJ, you are spot on. BCG is a very modern and beautiful place. And you are right about making local friends (wherever you go) to help you around, to look for whatever you need. Think of it this way, if a Filippino has a monthly budget of USD1K to 2K, you will be assure he will know how to live like a "king". Cheers

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@Viaterarising]

The dating through friends thing can go badly if you're not into the girl though. Can make things very awkward, it's better to find the girl yourself and not rely on others.

[@adeshmahabir]

I live in a two bedroom apartment in Cainta Rizal. Rent, food, utilities, medical, travel etc is around $1200. Sometimes a bit more or less

[@IsmaelBasco]

J.J. The lonely cowboy bull of Asia. Great to see you again on you channel, It’s Sonny from San Francisco, ❤❤❤. Always love your Vlog Thanks buddy…

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@alicefabia11]

Just found your channel,you so right about everything you said, I am retired from State came here for vacation living in Bgc didn’t want to go back in I love Bgc. I am only paying condo dues ,electric and water cost me $115 a month,the condo is paid for bought it 20 years ago.Bgc is the safest area that why I love.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@edwardreesha33]

Great video!!! Very informative!

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks buddy. We need to do an update interview soon.

[@LB-ty6ks]

Good video. I think your comments are spot on.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@wearemysticking]

Interesting, when it comes to money, I think it really depends on the life you want to live. If you want to live a western life then I agree with you, but if you want a simple provincial life it can be done for a lot less.

[@MrArcher181]

Absolutely correct! I've been here 9 years and never spent below 3k per month. Lots of snake oil salesman talking up the living like king on less than 1k per month. I'm on Siquijor no where near Manila.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Siquijor has some great beaches. Very underrated. Thanks for watching.

[@stryker2048]

You are in Sequijor and spending over 3k USD a month? what the f*ck are you doing there :) - it's not a progressive island and your spending that huge?

[@danpadua9922]

Great and very fair assessment of Philippine situation. Thank you and wishing you even better years ahead of your stay here in our country. Am from Baguio, Pilipinas

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you for watching.

[@michaelkessler2852]

Thanks for this message, beautiful content.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks Michael

[@user-ui9hy1ur7w]

Those who say that Philippine food is bad are basically vegetarian. Filipino foods are mostly meat-based but very savory. Lots of variations as well. Lots of veg based as well using local ingredients and healthy coconut milk. Filipino cuisine is a breed and mixture of different cultures, but using local ingredients and local style. Unique in that sense. Very unique in texture and taste.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@franklee5099]

I have been to province of pangasinan, I have showered with tabo or the bucket of water and stayed in tiny concrete block house. BGC was reccomended to me to visit but unfortunately I couldn't afford living there, but thanks now you give me a budget to shoot for... Fortunately I have another 10 years to retirement . It does seem many people over there are looking for a money source as most are poor. Some things aren't very cheap either and compare to cost of usa. Many nice people there, but must remember that people are often the same everywhere and good and bad in all. Salamat po for the info.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you for watching.

[@janissalay9979]

Most people in the Philippines are poor? I beg to disagree! Perhaps when you were in the Philippines, you must have been to places where poor people live! Poor you! Go to places like BGC or Makati (Ayala area or Rockwell area)! or many more cities in the Philippines. You gotta explore Philippines more!

[@joe-pm1gp]

Yes absolutely agree 90%. Nice short vid, enjoy your time there at BGC my friend. If you have time u can come to Bicol, fantastic place and full of substance :)

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I want to go there. Maybe I'll hit you up when I go.

[@joe-pm1gp]

Sure thing, i'm out of the country and will have my vacation on Aug and next is Dec. Very safe place to visit anytime. We are land of leaders (Oragon - VP MamLeni, Senate Pres Escudero, Salceda etc). Just had Hot Air Balloon Festival few weeks ago. Amazing people, culture, food and beaches awaits you there 😀

[@franclaxa8717]

Sounds more like an expert than an expat already. Glad you like it here. Good advice overall. It would make a perfect tourism marketing video for the Philippines.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@dellrugby]

Liked and subbed. My wife is from Mindanao.... its safer than most of the US. But I hear you.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for the sub

[@johnv5156]

100%

[@PurpleBlastGaming]

Hello! Just found your channel. You have done a very good job tackling these myths or lies that some people find themselves scared to come here. That All Filipinas are Scammers is a total lie. Some people are just talking based on their experiences. Those are just a tiny dot of a full circle. New subs here! ❤

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for subscribing

[@WoodysPhilippines]

Good stuff JJ!

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks Woody

[@onezenman]

I lived in Manila and lived on 700 a month renting a bedroom inside someone else's house, everything was modern so there are deals you can still find them i guess it depends how much room you want and if you want your own place or not

[@AceBachelorTom]

Great vid JJ. My plan is to move to BGC and use this as a base of operations for the Philippines/Asia. Unfortunately I will not get there for another 6-7 years unless one of my cryptos takes off or I hit the lottery.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Hopefully it won't take that long. Thanks for watching

[@user-xn4wh5pm4r]

As a Filipino who has stayed in other countries, especially North America as a teenager, the country I had originally come from is a place where you can stay for a month on your visa, then renew the visa for up to 3 months. You can stay for a few months just to get a feel of the place, then go back to your country after then you can decide if the Philippines is for you.

[@jamescaiquep3794]

you can live in eastwood city in pasig which has chepear rent and comparitively look the same as bgc in fact it was called mini bgc even though I think its bigger but because it has smaller buildings its is tagged like that.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Eastwood isn't in Pasig. It's in Quezon City. I've been there. It's very nice, but BGC is still better. Thanks for watching.

[@alexkalish8288]

Eight bucks ?!? . For 3 people dinner at the average place here is $150 with a couple beers and I live in New Mexico. I had an apartment in Makati 40 years ago when I lived in Singapore. A case of St Miguel was $2.

[@kirubeldejene7275]

Thank you very much indeed for such amazing and valuable information full of truth and with honest comments and recommendations. You make me to think explore more about Philippines.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching

[@erichschinzel6486]

I have experienced the darkest side in the Philippines. Most Filipinos belong to a group since they grow up...you will always be a foreigner.. Learn tagalog...at least enough to understand what goes on around you..

[@RockmasterVideos]

Great advice Eric, 100% agree sir. Gotta' know what they're saying.

[@PinoyZo1]

Dating is easy if your Gwapo. If you basic looking or even ugly it’s definitely not gonna be easy.

[@Eric-qm5xw]

Exactly ..the difference is simply most guys are not attractive and or make the most of what they’ve got. Furthermore..most foreigners would be resigned to the scrap heap in the west.

[@pingyu5141]

Yeah like MrSamSafari above... no chance.

[@time2eat850]

😂😂😂

[@chrisjuricichxl5]

well, it's easier than back in the States--I'm considered the 'good looking one' and my two mates are definitely 'average dudes' and they both do very well with the ladies.

[@pinoyRN67]

money talks 😊

[@yeyramos1]

Thanks for being honest and telling the reality. Enjoy your stay

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you for watching

[@chrism3975]

Thank you for a fine and informative video, appreciate the efforts.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Sure thing. Thank you for watching.

[@brucelatham6636]

They do have good food in BGC. I ate at a place called Mary Grace. Best carbonara I've had in a long time.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Mary Grace is very good. A little pricey. And great desserts. Thanks for watching.

[@gemox3225]

1700 a month means you are being thrifty if you pay circa 600 for rent and you travel a lot. You probably cook at home. 2000 US a month is a good figure for Bangkok too, and maybe Cebu City. The Philippines is a little dangerous in certain areas. How easy is it to get from BGC to the airport? Do you have to go through bad areas? Overall this was an informative, no nonsense video.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Depending on traffic I can get from BGC to the airport in as little as 20 minutes, but sometimes it could be closer to 45 if the traffic is bad. No worry about bad areas. Yes I wouldn't want to live anywhere on less than 2,000 US a month. 1700 is an average. It can be more if my girlfriend and I eat out more, but she likes to cook at home and goes to Guadalupe to get groceries, which saves us a lot of money. The travel money is in addition to my monthly expenses. Thanks so much for watching.

[@woutergijs5246]

BGC to the airport, going through dangerous areas ??? Just take a GRAB. Depending on the traffic and GRAB demand, guess it will be 250-400 peso. In a safe car 😊

[@concerncitizen8988]

I like your honest review and opinions. 👍

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you for watching

[@lourdesamosco993]

Excellent reaction regarding our Country , Philippines 🇵🇭

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching