Bacolod Condo Tours: Budget-Friendly & Convenient With Sidewalks & Parks!

[@GiointhePhilippines]

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[@tiyanakbantot5721]

@@GiointhePhilippines I have lived here since 2017. Heavily overpriced, traffic is terrible, Bacolod is more or less overcrowded. If you are a walker..!!?? In weekdays with all the noise/pollution. Better in the weekend. Gio, what is this for kind of sugarcoting?

[@richardwillis3304]

Im here in bacolod city for almost a year now. I decided on a 1bd rm and was fortunate to find that. Large bd rm, kitchen and dining, with large balcony for 30k. I guess studio is fine if you dont cook but i didnt want to cook in the bed room.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I agree, I loved the location but not the size.

[@soulgalorememories9921]

I’ve lived in Bacolod for 12 years and it suits me perfectly. Big enough for decent amenities, but not ruined like many of the bigger cities. I guess it all boils down to what kind of place you prefer - for younger guys wanting the nightlife…Bacolod may not be for you, but most foreigners that want this smaller city life, then Bacolod is for you. I have to say that those condos are overpriced for what you get for the money….granted - with bills included it is not a bad deal, but the cramped space could drive you crazy if you are a bit of a homebird. Ive been to Iloilo and Dumaguete plenty of times and Bacolod compares favorably with both those places. Iloilo is becoming very modern, but for me it has no soul and Dumaguete is a nice place to visit, but living there is another thing. Each to their own, but on balance - Bacolod wins in all areas…no place has everything that you want but Bacolod ticks more boxes than most.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I love Bacolod

[@brucemattingley3358]

Yes Bacolod is certainly surrounded by beautiful beaches, zero traffic issues an heaps cheap restaurants

[@HappyinJapan358]

@@soulgalorememories9921 Iloilo has Guimaras a 10 minute boat ride away! Perfect places for getaways from the downtown of Iloilo which has an IMAX but a population of just under 500,000, perfect

[@25Soupy]

I like Bacolod, but as you mentioned and the condo Gio showed on the video is definitely pricey. The Canadian dollar isn't great so that's $725 a month. That's way too much. I would want to pay half that.

[@sagm33]

I'm constantly getting notifications on my phone about off-gassing or ash from the Kanlaon volcano. Does it affect Bacolod in any way?

[@franky3231]

I always wondered why the rental prices are higher in Philippines than other places like Thailand and Vietnam with better economy and better infrastructure? Thailand gets 28 Million Tourists per year vs 5.4 Million in Philippines, yet they don't raise their prices. They also have much better quality hotels for lower prices. I think in Thailand you can rent a spacious and good quality one or two bedroom apartment for 250-350.

[@s.v.gadder1443]

Prices are comparable

[@vgwalldecals]

You can do much better in Taguig / BGC for that amount of money. Many of these condo owners are delusional to think that you can take a Studio, add a cheap portion and call it a One Bedroom. All that does is make a livable studio into something that is cramped, cluttered and claustrophobic. Any time you have to climb across the bed to get to the far side because you can't walk around it, it's too small.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

This was just one example in Bacolod, I have more videos coming!

[@slainteron4027]

True. But some don't want to live in that location, too busy. At least for me

[@lifeshacks3995]

Here in the U.S. I can get an apartment with two bedroom that are big enough to actually put furniture in! Both bedrooms will have walk in closets. Air conditioned throughout the apartment. A bathroom with a bathtub in it, not just a shower. Another half bath for guest. A kitchen with a stove and dishwasher. A space for a washer and dry or you could use the a washer and dry that is in another building and used that space for storage. A balcony with outside storage. The grounds will have a swimming pool, a playground for the kids and a club house. Rent goes for $925. The place I use to live in also had a Volleyball court and a few tennis courts.

[@kokalti]

That’s exactly what I thought😂 I was like, a one bedroom? It’s a split studio. What a joke.

[@vgwalldecals]

@@slainteron4027 it's all about what you prefer. I prefer Taguig, I would never live in Bacolod.

[@faustinodibauda251]

Nice-looking Town love the clean wide open sidewalks I think every city should have sidewalks and not be forced to walk on the road I think that's ridiculous . And I think the apartments 32 square meters for 512 USD way too much for what you're getting

[@goku5524]

Great video, pls make more condo videos in Bacolod. need 2 bdr condo pls. Im retiring in Bacolod next summer and ths videos are very helpful. Thank you.

[@herbwitt7710]

Thanks for sharing the Condo and the market..❤

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Any time!

[@saintluke2nd]

Super chill video. I enjoyed it. The lagoon is nice.

[@jimmccann3856]

Thanks for the tour, Gio.... but... it seems like an equivalent unit in Thailand is about half the price?!?

[@badboylimmy]

In Bacolod, only Amaia Steps Capitol Central for me. 👍🏽

[@Fritz71]

Hi Gio if your looking for nicer condo try megaworld bacolod across bacolod government center, mesavirre garden residences or rockwell buri road both in mandalagan..

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I actually looked at Megaworld and Mesavirre and have videos coming out for those both.

[@AZ_Bill]

Thanks for the tour. It really seems like condos in the Philippines are ridiculously small.

[@soremekun]

Nice cozy unit. I could actually live there.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You and me both!

[@nothing563019]

Thank for the video gio. How does bacolod compare to ilo ilo city in your opinion?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I personally find the people more friendly and less expensive here.

[@lavenderdragon7]

BEAUTIFUL ♥️😍🥰

[@Nancy-k7l]

Hope you can check out places in neighboring towns and cities outside bacolod ..negros occ is indeed a hidden gem

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Absolutely. Bogota and Cadiz City soon.

[@manchesterr85]

This 8 min video literally demonstrates more benefits than what I had in Cebu IT park in a month. First of all it looks clean, it has a park, and it has sidewalks. I could not find any of these in Cebu. Instead, I found tons of traffic jam right at my fingertips. Wondering what makes Cebu attractive to foreigners. Is it that dating opportunities are not good in Bacolod? This place seemed like it had everything that’s needed.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

My opinion is Bacolod is a hidden gem.

[@kokalti]

You’re in the Philippines, sidewalks are a luxury. They give you a minimum in everything. Even this shoebox condo unit is definitely not worth the money. Almost any other southeast Asian country gives you so much more value for the money.

[@manchesterr85]

@@kokalti that’s true, but do they give you an English speaking community which welcomes you with open arms? Do they give you a huge supply of wonderful women willing to date you even if you’re 20-30 years older?

[@robertkolleck1508]

If there are sidewalks they are commandeered by stores, vendors,or parkers.

[@kokalti]

@@manchesterr85 Hahaha Bring down the delusions. You're in the Philippines and you still think that? Listen when they talk amongst themselves. They never talk in English. Most of them don't practice their english. You will never have a deep conversation with most of them because their English is very basic. Second, "open arms"? More like an arm out for a hand out. They don't give a crap about you. You are a walking atm to them. Stop being a child, nobody out there "welcomes you with open arms", most of those smiles are fake. And finally, "women willing to date you even if you’re 20-30 years older" again comes down to money. If one does date you with that age gap then I hope you enjoy supporting her, her parents, all her siblings, and neighbors. Maybe even long lost cousins, and their dog.

[@MichaelStewart-y6b]

Great show

[@Lazy-A-L33]

Nice park

[@carletto_au]

Very nice 😁

[@GiointhePhilippines]

And Very Good!

[@nottelling620]

HI GIO , A nice video , the condos are tight , even if I lost weight LOL What impressed me were the sidewalks and GARBAGE CANS. The area seems well maintained. GOD BLESS CIAO

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thanks 👍

[@s.v.gadder1443]

Hey man, can you do a video of housing prices around bahol and maybe a little north of that?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes, I will try to do that in the near future, thanks for the suggestion.

[@jimscholz2997]

Nice Condo ..

[@user-ni1mh3ne3e]

Nice city

[@vanhalen45]

I am curious if the condo prices you were quoted are "foreigner" prices? Would a local get a much lower rate. Also, did you do any research on the vacancy rate of these newer condos?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I didn't try to negotiate so I'm sure you could get it down.

[@rosalindacooke]

2:47 mark. Is that just a washing machine, or a combo washer/dryer? Any dryer?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Washing machine only

[@rosalindacooke]

@@GiointhePhilippines So where/how do you dry your clothes? Can I buy a dryer and have it installed in the condo?

[@bmactattoo1219]

Most people hang their clothes on the balcony. Some condos you can add a dryer to the unit if the building /unit is set up for it. I've used combo washer/dryers in the Philippines and they are painfully slow. Electricity is expensive so that's not a good option.

[@jsdropship6946]

@@rosalindacooke Almost no one uses dryers in the Philippines. Waste of money since its so hot and breezy, can hang dry for free. Many buildings have lockable cages on the rooftop to dry your clothes

[@louisschmidt2129]

Nice for one person advantage mall across street you don't have to cook

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes, true

[@HappyinJapan358]

It’s just too small, I’ve seen this in other cities now, building too many cramped units like this. It made me google the size of Nelson Mandela’s cell, that was smaller though. Similar views however.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Really just depends on the person, I am really only home to sleep or watch Netflix in the evening.

[@jaredolson6189]

Is cebu city a good first place to stay?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

It's good to start with. A good soft landing!

[@neilmartin4187]

The size of a studio.

[@thylacine1004]

Bacalod is on my radar,dumaguete aint....thanks for sharing..

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Our pleasure!

[@maldrury8313]

I would have thought that around $20K a month is a bit more realistic. However nice location, depending on what you like to do of course. You could start the day with a swim in the pool, go for a walk around the lagoon in the evening and spend the heat of the day at the mall. When you are retired it can be a challenge to occupy your time.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Totally agree!

[@ÓNualláin]

Nice

[@jlmarc01]

Seems reasonable

[@302Rmack]

I wouldn’t rule it out…..but it does make BGC look like a bargain….

[@jdtravels5140]

Thank you. Next time can you show the gym?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

This one did not have a gym, but I have 3 more condos that do coming up!

[@soremekun]

Minor typo in the thumbnail

[@johnnyg7899]

I rented a condo once there for a week. They look nice but they are just too small. It gets messy quickly when you try cooking in their tiny kitchen.

[@paulsmith2552]

Those condos would be 10,000 baht or less in Thailand. 300usd

[@bmactattoo1219]

Where exactly in Thailand? Maybe Pattaya, smaller cities or on the outskirts of Bangkok. I just relocated to Bangkok, looked at a ton of condos and they aren't cheap in Sukhumvit area. Even old buildings are quite expensive in that area. But it's really convenient and can walk to a few malls and endless restaurants, massage shops, weed stores etc...

[@youngandfree93]

Pattaya lol ​@@bmactattoo1219

[@gabres19871]

Hua hin, Pattaya, chiangmai,chiabgrai just to name a few 😊 Sukhumvit were never cheap maybe outside of bts or maybe bangna area​@@bmactattoo1219

[@sagm33]

How is so called "brownouts" sutuation there? Ive heard before it was pretty bad but as always power providers overpromise and under deliver, so my expectations are low.

[@tiyanakbantot5721]

You are correct! Brownouts all the time here. I lived here since 2017 and soon goodbye😀. Heavily overpriced. In weekdays noisy/polluted. In the weekends better. Overcrowded and gets worse

[@hyperzeroed]

Feels like "I dont know" you get a lot more for little more money in big Manila.

[@jonathanport5002]

1 bed 30 k. In Bacolod. 😢😢😢😢😢 No filapino would entertain that😅😅😅😅

[@nickheath1960]

Looks like you don't get a lot for your money, Very small, very old, poor quality, try Thailand first.

[@ricke6854]

So tiny, built for Philipinos

[@DManGrand]

A studio converted to a one bedroom ...lol.. those AC are big energy users...no thanks.

[@craigmcivor3034]

Really awful. No washing machine, no balcony to dry clothes, no space to store a suitcase. No stove in the "kitchen". Going to stink out the whole living space when you cook. Hotel bar fridge, but no space for a decent refrigerator. $500 but feels poor and claustrophobic.

[@gabres19871]

I have to find a Filipina and move to chiangmai/chiangrai or maybe hua hin if she wants a beach,because the value of the $ is so shitty bad in the Philippines... For 20k peso u can find 40-50sqm in Thailand even at beach towns... 😂

[@chrisjuricichxl5]

I live in Bqcolod. So small. Couldn’t live there permanently. We have a sfr with 180 sqm of living space…not to brag

[@siweiss9214]

love your videos. claustrophobic and overpriced kitchen beautiful furniture not comfortable. i pay 270 for studio in Bangkok with pool and amenities 24/7 air conditioning. Furniture there uncomfortable hallways to narrow if you have crazy neighbor Much rather be in the Philippines. Much prefer Filipino women's personalities! Keep up the good work!

[@markmitera4521]

How fast/reliable is that included internet? Do those condos have backup generators for brownouts?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

They have generators and wifi is good.

[@Wuestenwiesel]

Mhmmm not so much of a good deal. Especially the wall aircon. Its loud and consumes a lot of electricity. But well, 30 qm is easy to cool 😂

[@remote1426]

Nope. I'm claustrophobic.

[@kuzinit2374]

guranteed the market is not organicly grown without artifical fertaizers and pestacides

[@soremekun]

It was cool seeing your security detail walk behind you. 😂

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I'm such a huge star I need personal bodyguards lol

[@oceanearth2243]

Bacalod looks nice! Btw Gio I have a brand new 36sqm at Taft east gate in cebu; high flooor corner unit I will offer you a commission if you know someone who would like to rent it 6mo to a year Cheers

[@tomiesto240]

This building is a bit expensive, but the build quality is very good... nobody uses the pool (which is well-maintained), the units have concrete in between them so you never hear your neighbors... guards are everywhere, mall across the street, immigration office a 5 min walk away... there's better value for money out there, but if you're like me and you want comfort and convenience, Amaia is great

[@dalibor1510]

A lot of money for a very small place to be honest!😅

[@chrishughes887]

U can rent a studio at mandani bay for same price and brand new most of these old condo and condo owners are delusional

[@youngandfree93]

For younger guys Bacolod is pretty boring

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I agree, it is not a city known for it's nightlife.

[@youngandfree93]

@@GiointhePhilippines yeah I been once and it was alright although nothing much scenic. Those over 60 maybe like it though here

[@robertp.7090]

These are overpriced "small home" living. I'm guessing these apartments are for rich Chinese to divest money. I've lived in Bacolod for the last four years. They're ok if you're single but generally speaking, there isn't enough room for two...or a family. I'd be happy to share my experiences.

[@BB-dp4kh]

Bacolod just as boring as dumaguete..one can explore Bacolod in a day..after that nothing else to do...not to mention there are no beaches in bacolod..

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Complete bs.

[@Me_visitplaces]

We have beaches in Bacolod in Punta Taytay lots of resort in that area