Cost of living in the Philippines (Cebu) June 2024.

I forgot my phone load, weekly it's 99 peso, that's 400 peso a month. £6 or 7.50 Dollars.
That's for 8 gig calls and texts.
A small difference to my final figures.

[@RandyWHorton]

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. 🎉

[@PhilippinesMyParadise]

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 👍👏👍

[@colinkosky]

@@PhilippinesMyParadise Thank you for those kind words.

[@PhilippinesMyParadise]

@@colinkosky 🤝

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

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.

[@btsjimin3941]

Yes very expensive in the Phil's..

[@colinkosky]

@@btsjimin3941 Yes for the average Philipino.

[@user-lg3td2ob9t]

Thanks for the information

[@Raquel_In_Sorsogon]

nice video. good information ❤

[@Levi-zy5dr]

Thank u sir

[@christaylor7049]

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

[@colinkosky]

You can own a condo, or get married and buy a house.

[@colinkosky]

Sorry get married to a Phillipino

[@rusco1948]

good video

[@VictorJafo]

Don’t buy the go pro 10 they overheat

[@brianandlynphilippines]

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 😂

[@Barefootape]

Made in China

[@stevesilver7437]

I am glad to hear about people self insurance 😊 I would rather pay as I go. I have a good cash saved for this 😊

[@1307scooter]

I think you mean 1800 pesos for internet, 18k is way more than 25 pounds.

[@colinkosky]

@@1307scooter yes I did

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

You don't show your room and what you get for 28k per month??

[@colinkosky]

@@user-bg2ig5xc3e Just look at my summary of 6 months in Philippines, it's in that one.

[@bingestrada589]

Sir if you live alone you can choose a condo studio type unit it's lower price let say 20K a month.

[@glenn9057]

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?

[@colinkosky]

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.

[@rammay9383]

Insurance i checked yearly was £4000 each so i will put money down for a rainy day. What do you do for visa

[@colinkosky]

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.

[@jonnyx348]

Good morning could you please tell me how you do the transaction for rent and electric when first arranging a condo.

[@colinkosky]

@@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.

[@jonnyx348]

thanks Colin l ordered and set up account last week . Thankyou for the advice john

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

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 ?

[@colinkosky]

@@user-bg2ig5xc3e I've always had to battle with the companies for anything. Sorry I don't look for prostitutes.

[@KC-in9px]

They'd be about as available and ok as a 675 baht girl in Thailand.... pretty much drugged out and homeless.

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

@@KC-in9px sounds ok thanks 🙏

[@Not_A_Tourist]

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.

[@colinkosky]

​@@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👀

[@kurti24]

There people out here who like the numbers in €

[@user-rm1zw7so2c]

CAN I AFFORD TO LIVE IN CEBU IF MY SOCIAL SECURITY PENSION IS $1,200 A MONTH?

[@RandyWHorton]

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-rm1zw7so2c]

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?

[@Not_A_Tourist]

You can. Getting a long term lease will make it cheaper. But you might spend more than that your first few months of getting settled. I'd make your budget goal 800 and try to save 400 a month for unexpected expenses.

[@bingestrada589]

Of course you can. Live simply and you'll be fine

[@user-zu5tv7zt6v]

@@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.

[@bipolarpunt5721]

Why is a girl friend expensive, find one with a good job. The average salary in Cebu is 1000k USD.

[@colinkosky]

Wishing you well with that search.

[@bipolarpunt5721]

@@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.

[@KMJ1936]

​ Where did you hear php 100k

[@bipolarpunt5721]

@@KMJ1936 1000 usd

[@lulutileguy]

get the woman she can learn Dutch

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

You're too close to the camera

[@user-rm1zw7so2c]

IF YOU WANT TO LIVE IN MAKATI YOUR PENSION MUST BE AT LEAST $4,000 A MONTH.

[@Resmith18SR]

Why $4,000 if my rent is about $500? I can't even eat that much.😂😂😂

[@user-rm1zw7so2c]

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.

[@bingestrada589]

you live lavishly that's why you need 4K a month

[@user-rm1zw7so2c]

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-rm1zw7so2c]

Where is your Wife?

[@colinkosky]

I'm a widower.

[@user-rm1zw7so2c]

HOW MANY CHILDREN DO YOU HAVE?

[@awclewis]

the cost of living in the phils is more than financial. you have to consider the mental abuse you will suffer from.

[@colinkosky]

Mental abuse????

[@awclewis]

@@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.

[@colinkosky]

@@awclewis been here about 6 months, so that hasn't kicked on yet

[@bingestrada589]

have you been abused financially sir?