COST OF LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES: Our Monthly Expenses (House Building in the Philippines)

[@ObolonWeener]

Finally a senior man with a beautifull older wife.

[@necietanner3147]

@The Expats Report Perhaps because Marcel has been seeing a lot of older foreigners marrying Filipinas as old as their daughters. Sad but most of these foreigners come to the Philippines for that sole purpose. They usually find their match because most young girls marry for their poor families. Age won’t matter. 😌

[@yollyb9239]

Beautiful Couple! 🙏❤️🙏

[@anniflores2634]

I live in Europe I do a lot of payments first the apartment monthly ,plus health insurance, plus mobile too expensive and foods how did that in Philippines is very cheaps coast than to compared other countries? If depends how did you save your account at all? 😉👍

[@necietanner3147]

@@anniflores2634 If all your obligations such as debts, rents, mortgage, etc, are done, you’ll find out that you have fewer things to be concerned about. We try to be frugal on things that we can control such as food, electricity, phone bills. We only shop for full groceries every two weeks. We use only electric fans even though we have three aircons, and we only use one cellphone (James’) in the Philippines. I don’t have a cellphone here but I still have the US-based phone because I still work full-time there. I hope this answers your question. 😄👍🌹👍

[@paulatudor691]

They probably met at work in the USA and l am happy for them. Keep those projects going.

[@keepingitreal243]

Omg a man that actually married a women and not a child it's really wonderful to see it..🥰🥰👍🏽

[@mattgroves8642]

No it’s not. It’s a bad decision. Remember the golden rule...fresh is best.

[@necietanner3147]

@@mattgroves8642 “Fresh is best” is for predators. 👺 It seems you are one.

[@hvp685]

And marie is 100% a chubby white chick from the Midwest who hasn't had a date since her divirce

[@hvp685]

And marie is 100% a chubby white chick from the Midwest who hasn't had a date since her divorce

[@necietanner3147]

@@hvp685 If true, so what? 🙄 Your comment just reflects your misogynistic and sexist bias. 😤

[@sarahhonorio9419]

I like the way you smile while talking and showing your wife proud and I can see that you're a good man

[@MyPIDream]

I'm a lucky man to have found a wonderful woman who puts up with me!

[@rosetruppner6301]

Where you live at in Philippines?

[@Thebowzer221]

I love your wife. New subscriber here.

[@ameliamedel2443]

Dreaming of retiring in PI. I love your neighborhood

[@Puertoricanmarriedtofilipina]

The guy is very proud of his wife and is very happy to be living there in the Philippines God bless you both

[@shadowfilm7980]

Just so everyone knows too: If you as a foreigner buys a condo there and spends at least $45,000 (when I did) you are also entitled to a permanent resident card! I got it. I didn’t know about this special law for foreigners until after I bought my condo. Then a woman helped me out to get the resident card. It’s called the ICR-card. Quota visa. I didn’t have to marry a Filipina to get one too! Many of my expat friends didn’t know about this. Including the ones who got married and wished they did know about it before they got married! I think it’s still around. This law. Check it out in case you plan to buy.

[@MyPIDream]

Yes, you don't have to marry someone here to get a permanent resident visa. Even with our SRRV most of the categories are designed for single people of retirement age. Thanks for the comment!

[@Leonardo-1]

Good looking out Shadow ...

[@simplifiedpinoy1474]

Very informative ,thank you, I've already achieved my American dream in a simple way, now I'm switching gear to achieve that Philippine dream.

[@OmegaGirl3]

I love the joy and contentment on your faces. I grew up in Cebu and been living in Northern California for as long as I have been married to my hubby of 40 years. We are contemplating on retiring in Cebu. I bought a little piece of land up in Tiguib, Cebu so we can all live together with my brothers. They all build their modest homes already, looking forward to building my own Bahay Kubo too. Our home near SF is almost paid off, in three years we will love up in the mountains of Cebu. We will rent out our house here and visit our kids and grandkids Your vlog is so inspiring, thanks for the budget breakdown. I love the simple life, growing our own veggies and fruits. Thank you both🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@uvalera]

We’re really encouraged by you both to retire in the Philippines as well. We are currently living in California and planning to sell our house and use the equity to build a modest home in Iloilo free of mortgage. We are already retired with my military and federal government pensions and both our social security incomes. We are in our early to mid sixties. I pray that we stay healthy to enjoy our retirement in the Philippines. Thank you so much for your highly informative vlogs

[@MyPIDream]

Congrats for your upcoming retirement. Sounds like you've done all the right things in life to secure your retirement years. Keep us updated on your progress!

[@theicecreamguy8290]

You couldnt have chosen a better place to settle. Im from iloilo and its awesome here.

[@joelmadrid2193]

Panam a

[@joelmadrid2193]

Panama reloca tion tours!!

[@rein3684]

Any update?

[@sun6v546]

She has the sweetest smile , Please preserve that for a long long time . U R one lucky man.

[@ICUSA]

I live on the island of Samar I have never been afraid to live there be respectful to people and they will respect you

[@ding174]

Yup compared to another guy sunshine shoulders, who lives in a household of six it’s about the average. Thank you. Mabuhay. Leave some for me. I’m retired living comfortably in the US and can’t wait...thank you. Funny that you and the other guy have a very easy going demeanor and seem very content. Godbless.

[@bikingitandlikingit7806]

I don't watch Philippines Vlogs as much as I once did, I have other projects going on, but I recently found Sunshine Shoulders and he is great! My PI Dream has a lot of great content on building his home there. So I check in now and then. Filipina Pea is also a good channel if you want intellectual content from a Filipina who likes western Culture, but actualy climbed a coconut tree and got coco nuts as a subscriber count dare.

[@ThatGuyJunJun]

I appreciate your effort in always making visuals for your presentations to accompany the audio. Also, that is quite affordable considering your gated community status. I imagine even paying for a condo and not even having the added expenses of yearly house maintenance. But having a yard to garden and space from other people is also priceless.

[@johnsutterfield2693]

Outstanding

[@minisurfbanana]

Been here 7 months during the pandemic and ive been spending about $200 a week 10,000 pesos a week. With a lot of dining out n shopping. Already have a house and car and several lots. Under $1000 50,000 pesos you can do a lot . Most families make like 20,000 or less! Ive been able to do what i did in the states. Biggest difference is to much red tape dealing with paper work.

[@abritishexpatinthephilippines]

Very clear understanding for your costs associated in living at Villa Feliz, wow I knew we are ok too as my Australian pension is $1500 plus I've built the house no mortgages anymore hurrah!! Enjoyed seeing you both there today❤️❤️❤️🤗

[@robertdelred]

Villa Feliz ? What city ? Did i miss that ?

[@eugenebooth2467]

I must say, you guys are the most refreshing, natural, happy and content looking couple I have ever seen on Philippine related youtube vids. Ive been watching a lot of PI related vids over the past year with being stuck at home due to the virus. Most other vids seem forced or men are suppressing how they really feel, sort of living a lie to impress their viewers . These men that pretend to be content seem to have burnt all their bridges in their homeland, sold up all they had and moved to PI with no way out if things go wrong or they simply cant adapt to the living conditions in Philippines which for most western people that have moved there seems to be a step down compared to the living conditions they had in the western world.

[@MyPIDream]

Eugene, you have a really nice way of wording things. Yep, I agree with you that lots of folks who aren't happy come here to find happiness but happiness comes from within. If you were miserable in your home country, you'll probably be miserable here. Life's too short to worry about those kind of people!

[@garrylafferty100]

@@MyPIDream true happiness come within not a country. philippines plenty of stress if you allow it 😉 patients required

[@timothydavid2852]

Yes, I agree, I was struck by the harmony of him and his wife... impressive. Where in Phil are you? I ask, because my costing in 2 trips in Mendinao and Cebu were 'much higher' in walking around looking for house to rent, etc.

[@timothydavid2852]

PS... it is written in the bible: "He who finds a good wife, finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD"

[@tusieramiaparasiempre9246]

@@timothydavid2852 hiya! My fiancee come 4days from now this is his 2nd time around coming here.we gonna move in my land lady's house cuz am just rented a room in her house. They gave me that house for just about 3500 php.(74$). Y'all can move there too.if you want cuz it was an subdivision they had 2 Houses over there. It's safe cuz it's closed to the place of Duterte.

[@pinaylp4174]

hello po..new viewers here..we have our new home in Malaybalay city..in a sub division..im shocked how affordable it is..6k a month..then pdlt..electric and water and car payement..we have a chevy..compact suv for the wifey.. ..it seesms it depends what area you will live in..i heard the closer you get to Manila, the more you pay..awesome upload guys..we can relate to your expenses as well...sending a mega like with a smile from Chicago USA and Bukidnon,Mindanao,Philippines...stay safe always

[@pacificH2O]

6k US per month? Is this for more than 2 people? That seems like a lot of money. We spend less than that here in California if that's US dollars.

[@cookingbetter]

Its all about what you can afford over here, whether you rent or buy etc.....we all got different needs and wants, but.....for me $1200.US a month is plenty.😁😎

[@johnconstantinelegaspi2790]

Yes 1200 is enough, specially if u live a modest life

[@Jersey2WorldTravels]

You both look so happy and content with your life. Your wife is adorable. I love to see retirement people content with their lives. It gives me hope in the future. lol

[@mickstafford456]

Looking to retire to the Philippines next year. Assuming the covid and visa situation allow. Already have a lot (with a 25 year, plus further 25 year option). Just trying to decide on a house plan with a local architect.

[@susanakortemeyer9174]

I agree they both happy to each other that's the main point they are carrying one another expenses has nothing to do with it as long as you have permanent expenses the most important is you get alone and happy together I like to thank you to both of you to show the realistic of love

[@wrightwster]

Thanks JT and Ness. We are looking to do the same thing.

[@cannondaleryder87]

I live in Davao and my monthly expenses are similar to yours. Luckily, we paid cash to build our home in 2000 so I do not have a mortgage. When done smartly, you can live a comfortable life without spending huge sums of money every month.

[@MyPIDream]

Thanks for sharing your numbers!

[@timsatterfield9780]

@@MyPIDream you from south carolina. I live in Spartanburg SC. Like your videos

[@pacificH2O]

How much was/is it to build a home there including the land, labor, etc?

[@razial5745]

How much you pay to get your home built?

[@daspicer1]

We have a teen and we rent, so some of our numbers aren't quite the same as yours. But in the end, the cost per person is almost exactly the same. We also don't have a pool, but the subdivision that we live in has one to die for. Great video.

[@MyPIDream]

Thanks for sharing David.

[@marites4]

water bill in the US is now about 200-250 per month.garbage 50 per month, Electric about cost the same. health and dental is very high even for a routine visit. property taxes if you're an owner and rent if you're a renter are skyrocketing.

[@soofarsoogood4059]

James and Ness thank you for this. To have a real time expense of daily living is extremely valuable to an expat to be. I see that having the home built prior and out of the budget, really helps with your fixed cost overall.. This was a great vid. Thank you.

[@jmfarrell5]

Thank you folks. 👏🏻👏🏻 That breakdown of expenses really helps.... DIY money spent is always worthwhile - makes me feel good 😊

[@WengStansWorld]

Keep talking....I am more convinced of moving to Anini-y. Taxes on my home here in Kansas City, Kansas was around $2,000.00 for the year. Electricity is around $200.00 monthly, car insurance with AAA is $924.00 annually and that is for a 57 year old single man with perfect driving record.

[@ofeliaaquino5093]

ANINIY, ANTIQUE, THE BEST.

[@johndisher8763]

My wife baby and I live in the beautiful city of Iloil City. Yes to live in our home with all the expenses with air con always on is $2,000 per month but we're always shopping at the mall.

[@johndisher8763]

@@v1705 I love ❤ the Philippines 🇵🇭 and her people. ILOILO CITY IS BEAUTIFUL 😍. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to come to this gorgeous place. I don't see a mistake coming here or Gaumaris. We love to take the motorcycle to Gaumaris and travel all around the Island 🏝. Breathtaking absolutely 💯 Breathtaking

[@philippinecowboy]

I will be living in Iloilo for awhile just as soon as the Philippines get back to some kind of normalcy. My girlfriends family is from there.

[@casualwoodchuck]

Now this is an easy-to-use easy-to-follow video I just shared it to my Facebook for my relatives

[@eric95209]

Thank you for this info! This is exactly what I was looking for. 12 years away from early retirement and I've already started the process of purchasing a property in Bataan (Camaya Coast). Plan is to build 2 years before retirement and move to the Philippines and just live off SS income.

[@erikvandeven8344]

Careful bro....

[@eric95209]

@@erikvandeven8344 careful for?

[@eric95209]

@@scott80ca I'm not worried.. it will still A LOT cheaper than US :-)

[@GUITARTIME2024]

@@scott80ca PH is too junky to ever get a huge number of Western retirees.

[@qtech2927]

Thank you guys so much. I have been getting so many different answerers on this. I love the way you guys live and I am not a rich man by all means, but I do have a few bucks put away. I waited to draw my SS so I am getting a good amount there. So without digging into my savings to much I feel $5,000 a month would be something I would have a month. So I feel that if I give up my big home in the US I could move there and live as good as I do here. Again thanks for a real update as to how much it cost to live well there.

[@alanjohnson2528]

5000 a month is enough for a much better lifestyle with that money u could rent a smaller house with pool, have a p/t maid and p/t driver ..and tour around to all the different beaches . and pursue any hobby's u imagine .and still save a bit..ive been going to phils 10yrs now for winter and ive built 2 houses

[@John-vh3ig]

Awesome point of view and your honesty. Keep up the great vlog!

[@junmaleek265]

Thank you so much choosing my country .God bless in health and safety as always

[@justinviper7149]

Very low cost of living in the Philippines, in big cities like manila,Cebu and davao city I think 600 USD is enough but in the provinces 400-500 USD a month is enough in a simple way of living. Motorcycle your transportation but if you have 4 wheel i think ABOUT 700-1000 USD. Haircut is only 1-2 dollars. Humburger is only 1-2 dollars but plain burger only .50 cents. Internet about 20 dollars. If you ride in public utility jeep for your transportation minimum .25 cents. For first 7 kilometers.

[@doods20fer41]

It's really cheap & nice to live after retirement in the Philippines, that's my plan too in the near future, enjoy your retirement

[@expatjourneys8962]

I retired at 62 sold our house in San Francisco and moved to San Juan Batangas. My Philipina wife was a nurse in San Francisco. We been here since 2016 and we love our retirement life. Your information is right on. Good job

[@MyPIDream]

Howdy neighbor!

[@josephjohn2095]

Thank you so much sir for this valuable info.of cost of living in philippines & the break-up of each expense which is very useful for comparison. Both of you are so relaxed & I must say that you two are really "Made for each other" couple. May God bless you both & continue to lead & guide in all your efforts , 🙏🙏🙏

[@Nameless-hy7fu]

I am so jealous! Your 250$ food budget is only a week worth of groceries here in California excluding deliveries and take out. Im crying 😭 cant wait to retire in the Philippines

[@dexterspeights3484]

Hey another US high taxpayer running from the overpriced and corrupt US!

[@kenrice]

I am going to be very honest with you. Grocery prices are actually more expensive in the Philippines compared to the substandard grocery items sold in the Philippines. I have more than 40 years of close ties with the Philippines, so I know the real facts.

[@daddada2984]

@@dexterspeights3484 we have corruption here... we can't escape corruption in this world.

[@daddada2984]

@@kenrice what?

[@kenrice]

@@daddada2984 I am comparing grocery prices in the Philippines to the USA. Overall grocery prices are much cheaper in the USA compared to the Philippines. That's it.

[@larrywilson1783]

I was just at a friend's house here in Arizona. They are going to do a little work on an older deck. They are going over the cost before and the cost of the materials now. In about the last year and a half, the lumber has tripled in price.

[@pernelldesouza8378]

Thank you James and ness that is very good that is one of the reasons why I am planning to retire early in the Philippines thanks for the information and that monthly expense is very good thank you👊🏾🇵🇭🇵🇷🇵🇭🇵🇷🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@zekicakal750]

Thank u mate this videos was very helpful to understand coust liven there.im from UK so I thinking about come and liven there ty

[@wrafl]

I'm planning on retiring in the Philippines and I think for my pension, I'll be able to live comfortably with perhaps extra for savings if I don't explore or travel much to different places.

[@mlgitu_dam9623]

trust me if you live by the province you’ll be spending less and have a happy life all you have to worry is finding a house in a quiet place after getting a house im sure you only spend about $300-500 a month it depends in your expenses.

[@daddada2984]

Just be careful & be low profile.

[@me2cb488]

You guys are fun to watch. Your wife is such a sweetheart.

[@rodrigoramirez5227]

very good info and a practical referencetomost expats or balikbayans i live here in america since 1975 and i have no clue whatsoever. great job and thanks for the info once again, ingat and GOD BLESS

[@GUITARTIME2024]

46 yrs and I see at least 3 English mistakes.

[@DannyArangale]

Youre lucky to have such a good wife Sir. I have heard several stories about expats being scammed by a woman and end up homeless and a drifter. The cost of living in the provinces are 50% lower than when you are staying in Metro Manila. I have seen your house and its totally superb in accordance to western standard.

[@MyPIDream]

I am indeed lucky Danny. We should all be so lucky!

[@felya.binaycusidejesus2315]

Thank you for sharing your monthly expenses living in the Philippines. Hopefully someday we can do the same. We are waiting to get this pandemic to subside, so they can ease down the restriction in the airport. You guys seems to be enjoying life. That's great. Take care and till then.

[@batangfirst5993]

i live on a budget under $600 retirement here in Barrio Baretto Subic Bay Philippines ..

[@brianstarfire]

wow! please do a video. :)

[@batangfirst5993]

@@119jle thats too much sir .. yeah you are very rich Mister ! $10k ? $10,000 !!!

[@xplorerv6315]

@@119jle 10K USD / month is way way too much. Its like having a 5 family with that budget 😜 2k$ is already living a good life in Ph if your single even for a small family.

[@mellmendoza1049]

Does that include rent or mortgage payments? Subic is beautiful!

[@spurskie7774]

that's the hood where king marcos lives with his family ... 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@howardrewald9817]

Just a little about my expences not detailed. We own our home. Our monthly living expenditure is $675 Australian dollars a month. Of course our other needs don't come out of our living expences . Of course this does not include immigration every 2 months, it does not include things for the home. That amount is what is given to the woman to maintain the every day needs.

[@radius8283]

Thanks for sharing! Planning to retire there in 5 years.

[@mattstopa9436]

I love the fact that this guy didn't marry a 20 something-year-old woman. They look really happy!

[@necietanner3147]

Yep! 18 years of togetherness till forever! 😄🌹

[@every-dai866]

True

[@benfernkay8974]

He did 20 or 30 years ago, hahaha and it wasnt in phils, had he gone to phil unmarried , chances higher that he would have.

[@mattstopa9436]

@@benfernkay8974 Not everyone is a cradle robber

[@necietanner3147]

@@benfernkay8974 hehe! 20 or 30 years ago, even if he was single, he would still be in the US, and still poor, we would have not met, and he would not have realized the Philippines was his dream. He realized his dream because we are partners and we planned and worked together. He would not be like you who would jump at any opportunity for young girls, haha! 👍

[@untamedheart6820]

I’m glad to know that my foreseeable retirement of $2500/mo can cover living expenses if I ever decide to retire in pinas- thank you for d info

[@MyPIDream]

You'll do just fine especially if you've saved for a property and house. Good luck and God Bless!

[@untamedheart6820]

@@MyPIDream yes sir- we have house in lot in d province & a condo in manila

[@untamedheart6820]

@Cam montreuil engines there’s always that possibility that’s why we make sure to pad our 401k & savings to help with retirement as well

[@untamedheart6820]

@Cam montreuil engines of course!!

[@devinalosa7543]

@Cam montreuil engines I heard this since I was in my teen. It won’t crash any time soon. Maybe in 20 generations later . But we lol be dead by than.

[@GG-py9fe]

Hey man just wanna say that I respect you for not chasing young cats when you could easily get one in the PH.

[@fractalofgod6324]

Good bless you guys, have a wonderful life.

[@Angelwinggsaustralianpinay]

Just waiting for the pandemic to settle and we are off ...our house is done there in Bacolod and we are ready to go ...at last ...all our hardwork is about to put to the test ...hope to see you guys ...thanks for the update 💖💖🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@necietanner3147]

We’re looking forward to meeting you! 😄👍🌹 Take care and be safe! 😀💐👍

[@MyPIDream]

Bacolod is the retirement dream. Good luck to you both and thanks for watching!

[@shadowfilm7980]

I lived in Manila for eleven years. Makati. There of course its more expensive than in the provinces. Or in other parts of Manila. The further out you go the cheaper it is. I prefer to be in the big city. Where the “action” is. The weather was the least attractive part of living there. Hot and humid or warm and humid. In the eleven years I was there I never wore a jacket or sweater. Not one day. The rainy season too can be pretty heavy. See flooded streets all the time. The government gets lazy. They don’t want to go in and clear out the drain systems so it floods badly. I would see some people use life rafts to go down the street! I love Hong Kong but it’s expensive. Way way more than Manila.

[@SeriouSXXFireworks]

How was the action there?

[@pacificH2O]

How much was your rent and groceries per month if you don't mind sharing?

[@duanecox9327]

All is so true about Makati being very expensive to live & about streets & roads flooding, the rain can come down so fast, I experienced first hand.

[@sirmikeaschannel753]

That was great explaining living costs. I laughed when you mentioned ATT cost for cell phone.

[@normanvitor6181]

Very informative. Thank you

[@christieka6161]

Thanks for sharing. We are OFW's and planning to retire back home. We are out of our country for 28 years and your video gave us an idea how to plan for our retirement life in the province. I was born and lived in the city but we plan to retire in the province of my hubby. Again thanks.

[@MyPIDream]

Inspiring to hear that Christie. Good luck and keep us posted!

[@gilberturesti338]

remember his figure for the cost of living for two adults. Living in the Philippines with a family of five even for a foreigner is completely higher. The positive side with a family of five it's still much cheaper than the U.S.

[@johnwest8383]

Fuel goes bad it might effect your engine you better run the gas out of it and get hald tank if not driving that much. Fuel has a shelf life like 6 months before it starts acting funny research it I may be off by a few months. That's why they have fuel stabilizer.

[@MyPIDream]

We just took that trip to Sunshine Farm and used up much of the remainder of the diesel in the tank. Fresh fuel in there now. Thanks for the tip!

[@marivetboysillotravel8223]

Very good sharing your cost of living my dear enjoy life have a nice day

[@langchauvin1121]

Awesome, it sheds light of how to budget living in the Philippines. Thanks for sharing.

[@pjack2533]

Good afternoon James and Ness. I like the fuel costs for your car. My property tax here in Vegas is $4,000 for the year. It's much cheaper there to live. Have a wonderful day👍

[@MyPIDream]

Yep, our property taxes for our home in the US is $2,400 per year and we don't even live there.

[@pjack2533]

@@MyPIDream 😂

[@jocunningham]

we will be retiring to Tagaytay in 10 years or less. Our house is already built and might get it long term leased while we're in the US. Can't wait to retire! Our neighbors there retired from Florida and had no plans of even visiting the USA! hahaha! Thank you for the vlog. We have a pool in the village (Tagaytay) and a clubhouse with 24/7 security.

[@MyPIDream]

Best of luck!

[@cleofernandez1967]

I cannot help just keep looking at your beautiful garden. It's amazing. It looks so relaxing sitting on that deck.Thanks for the info.

[@MyPIDream]

Thank you so much 😊

[@slprn67]

Thank you for the information. Please do this even quarterly basis if monthly is too much to ask. God bless you.

[@ericbown1551]

Such a nice couple..god bless you guys. Take care.

[@johnwilson3819]

Good video. Thanks. Can't wait until the Philippines reopens!

[@tony9305]

Thanks for being thorough on the cost of living. Very good video

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

We are thinking about retiring and buying a house up in the San Fernando pampanga area so this a great video

[@erlindareyes8624]

I’m from San Fernando Pampanga, we gonna be neighbors.

[@Pong0221]

Im from angeles city,,,sn.fernando pampanga is well develop and fast rising city,,welcome to sn.fernando!!

[@alansawesomeketoworld4612]

@@Pong0221 my wife's family is from Macabebe pampanga. I have been there many time but never been to Angeles. Hoping later this year.

[@javiergonzalez8120]

I’m interested in knowing more about the cost of living

[@AndrewR10001]

@@alansawesomeketoworld4612 San Fernando is a nice place to live ... cheap rentals and not populated like in Manila....I used to live in Angeles Pampanga, 15-minute drive from San Fernando

[@onetalentedman2822]

I live on a third of that total cash amount, monthly supporting my Philippino Wife, Mother in law and 2 children. Wife owns our home so no rent. Transport we cycle, aircon have no wish to install 2 fans keep me cool. We never waste money eating out as I'm a chef by trade. Only entertainment is Internet.

[@silcas]

Everyone to their own.

[@rafaelcastaneda9060]

Thank you for sharing, good information. Planning to retire next yr and planning to live in Lipa Batangas.

[@MyPIDream]

Best of luck!

[@fasteddie4107]

Great information. Your wife is adorable. Thank you for sharing this.

[@robertvillaruz6971]

You really have a good financial management assetment.. usually if you have a pension worth of S2000 a month or more you live like a king

[@peteadams8507]

Great video and very useful information. Thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍

[@jprlp12]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information. Please include the medical insurance cost (with coverage details) in your next update. Take care, both of you.

[@spaceballsone5126]

you guys seem like a cool couple. Thanks for the info. Im considering moving for a year or so

[@conraddevera]

The background.. Wow, relaxing

[@lmalit]

What a nice couple. Really enjoyed this video. Thank you for doing this

[@MyPIDream]

Our pleasure!

[@mounir1685]

i will visit philippine for first time in 22 on this month .. i will live there .. and honestly i dont know yet what i will do there ..

[@creswhiteside3749]

Good bugetting. Western is not bad.Your budget includes your yard and pool. Dyi is the expensive one. You have the time to spend. You are happy of what you are doing with your projects. Do you have a vegetable garden? That would be a fun thing to do too. Enjoy!

[@MyPIDream]

Small raised bed by the pool. It's more of a hobby than supplementing our food. It's just fun for me!

[@KennyInSubic]

If you have at least $2,500 coming in each month, you will be living a very good life.

[@kenrice]

I agree this amount is more realistic. I have 40 plus years of very close ties with the Philippines, spending more than half of my adult life living, working, investing, later retiring, and now snowbirding. I have known of too many western expats who have moved to the Philippines with limited income, and later regretting it when their health declined.

[@lucymanahan3997]

@@kenrice how old are you

[@kenrice]

@@lucymanahan3997 I am 59 years old. I lived in the Philippines the first time when I was active duty US Air Force, assigned to Clark Air Base, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philipines. I just turned 18 years old and Clark was my first assignment.

[@pacificH2O]

How much including rent (or mortgage payment) assuming a home in a community like the one in this video?

[@pnpncrcybercrimeadmin2anti202]

New subscribers here. I like this 💏. She's beautiful indeed... and you're responsible man. Respect and adore you both.

[@MyPIDream]

Thanks for the kind words and subbing to our channel!

[@michellecastino1151]

I suggest that if you stay here in the Philippines you should also invest for business asside from living here for good.it is also important to roll your money so you have a little income.

[@chaugg1]

I like your style of living: a senior guy with a well educated and mature lady. Seems like an ideal couple. 👍👍

[@mysticapajar2544]

I know that,especially you got to feed everybody in the family.

[@joyphuguenslife]

This is what I call living life and happiness. Watching your videos are giving me a big reason to go back home 🇵🇭. Nice video PO and stay safe!

[@MyPIDream]

Happy to hear that!

[@joyphuguenslife]

@@MyPIDream Thanks Po!

[@klauskrautkramer3373]

great video....that's exsactly what i count out for me too. can not wait to go back in the philippines.

[@edca8114]

today I was thinking about your channel at work .. I get home and two hours later this video pop up on my stream .... . Magandang Umaga greetings from Nevada ..😎👍😷

[@bongschannel2335]

I agree for 2000$ you live a nice life in philippines.

[@florenciosolarte7821]

2,000 dollars a month ...you lived like a king here in the philippines. its depends how to manage your money.. other manage thier pension 530 dollars a month..

[@pacificH2O]

But does that include rent and health insurance for two people? Thanks!

[@danielnehrenberg8361]

Ty and yes continue to do the cost of living each month

[@jamebrooke894]

Good video, last time I was in the PI was 43 years ago. Can't say I loved the city, but the small towns YES!!

[@narcisoramos5949]

Wonderful accountingkeep vlogging buddy,your Diy as well.regards to ur wife,family there Ú go !The pandemic relaxes restrictions on gatherings n Ú might have been gone out to do your marketing n dining to your delight.shout out from Antipolo city,Rizal.ty.

[@marites4]

beautiful background so lush and green.

[@MyPIDream]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Bill-1370]

I really like your Blog. You break everything down really well and informative. TKS.

[@MyPIDream]

Thanks! I try my best.

[@ronaldnuken9750]

I love ur chanel... and I love the Filipino people as well

[@chrisc7271]

Thanks for sharing. I find your videos helpful. I was on vacation there (balikbayan) in 2022 for almost 6 1/2 months after retiring in San Francisco as a probation officer. I stayed at my condo in Mandaluyong. I spent around $2000 a month including utilities. No rent because my condo is paid off but I didn’t buy a parking spot so I pay 6500 pesos a month to park my car. One big expense was gas for my little Vios. Gas prices increased in 2022. Traffic is bad on EDSA. I’ve been driving around visiting friends and family. Some out of town trips. I dine out a lot and mostly order Food Panda. I often go to S&R to buy US products & groceries. They’re expensive in the Philippines. Expenses in the province is a lot cheaper.

[@MyPIDream]

Metro Manila is expensive. If you were down here in our area you could get by on almost half that budget if you eat local foods and just treat yourself out to S&R or other US based restaurants from time to time.

[@daddada2984]

For 30,000 pesos a month, you can live a modest life here in the Philippines.

[@curiousd6533]

No wayyyy seriously??? Is that around $650? For 1person though right? Well, thanks for that info thought I couldn’t live there with my little monthly retirement of eight

[@kenrice]

@@curiousd6533 All depends upon the lifestyle. Sure you can get by on that amount of money if you are in good health, have no medical issues and live more like a local without the western comforts. If you enjoy a good steak once a week, air-con you and do more than just exist you will need more money :) Let's not forget regular dental and health checkups and all those other expenses most people do not include in the budgets they publicize.

[@dcm_r]

@@curiousd6533 650$ for 3 person is enough, you can even save up lol

[@kenrice]

@@dcm_r I see our standards are much different.

[@anthonybroomfield5162]

That’s the honest answer 30000 pesos is more than enough to live large monthly

[@derrickgreenwade2261]

Thanks James and Ness for your info on cost of living in PI. We have already set aside money for our initial set up. I understand that the budget will fluctuate from month to month.

[@gingginglong8987]

Good you are satisfied and contented to live in the Philippines with the lucky Filipino wife. No negative side which other westerners posting so many negative comments about places they’ve been in the Philippines .😊

[@MyPIDream]

Thanks @Ging Ging Long. The Philippines offers so much for those who wish to follow in the footsteps of the wonderful people and their kindness.

[@dleatherman4539]

Great breakdown, I really enjoy your channel. One thing I add into my budget is my CYA fund. Usually about $500/ month for future medical costs, random fees and a few surgeries I know I will need. Cheers!