COST of LIVING on a Budget in the Philippines, Dumaguete

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[@Caleb-vr6zv]

Happy to see you having Filipino girlfriend. You’re not lonely anymore.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, yes she's wonderful

[@janeochotorena4272]

Hello Alex, I’m glad to see u both.. your channel is growing, keep blogging we’re here to support you!😊

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, Jane, for saying that☺

[@DaveS1969]

I believe this will be my go to location in Feb 2024 already have plans for the trip slowly getting things together thanks for the updated places to visit. And for the pricing, i am so excited to visit there.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching I truly love this place

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching I truly love this place

[@mikeb9189]

You guys so good together. Seem like great match you two. Best Wishes.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, Mike. She's really amazing person

[@erinsable]

WAT A GREAT VLOG very useful. first time i saw prices of all diff. stuff. cheers mate loved it.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your support

[@davidmach1524]

Alex! You are a very positive and kind person! good luck!

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for saying that, David. I wish you all the best as well

[@larrykarger6930]

Thank you so much for the information and prices.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching

[@gheechiedan9299]

Love the style of this video! Great information! 👍🏾

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your support 😊

[@jjunejr1]

Love the videos. I lived in Duma for 6 years, it is definitely one of the best places in the philippines :)

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching and your support, I also love this place. Where do you live now?

[@Eric-ey7rm]

I have seen many video breakdowns regarding cost, your is the best one hands down. You have a new subscriber!! Hopefully will be going out to live soon! I work remotely and am already planning it.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your support, I wish you can make it and live a happy life

[@gracious5723]

Thanks a lot for this information! I love your contents!

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad that it was helpful

[@davethompson2038]

Alex, what a really helpful video, really down to earth, exactly what people want to learn. Also Alex, your girlfriend is one of the cutest Filipina's I've ever seen !!

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, Dave, I agree with you :)

[@lastexitparadise6458]

if you skip the coffee you can safe 20% of your cost ;) The price for coffee is crazy high in the Philippines compared to the rest. I am always wondering that all the "coffee beans" in the citys are full and asking 180 peso for a big coffee. Many workers are earning only 300 - 400 Peso a day.

[@Alex_Kosh]

I meant all food outside: cafe, eatery, restaurants, etc Now my budget has already changed because we live together and mostly cook food at home

[@georgec2894]

How much cheaper/more expensive does this work out?@@Alex_Kosh

[@Alex_Kosh]

@@georgec2894 next video on the channel will be about cost of living in the Philippines

[@carllsn8]

Thanks for the video, Alex, very informative. Your GF is very cute!

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, Carl, for being such an amazing supporter. I'm truly grateful for helping me all a long my way. Now it's getting harder for me to edit because she make so many cute small expressions and I can't cut them out.

[@rbebeabucay9356]

Very informative video😃 You and your GF are a great match 👍

[@AkilezNewEngland]

The Food in the Philippines are really cheaper and affordable. In Boston it will cost me $12.00 for a complete Big Mac Meal. If i want the cheap ones i will have to spend $5.00 that's the minimum without rice.

[@Alex_Kosh]

But unfortunately it’s growing

[@edgarmorallos6096]

Yeah so affordable especially in province,,so different rather than the city

[@Alex_Kosh]

Right and for me it's better

[@babylily2448]

Hi alex❤ good morning.. thank you for another great video...

[@Alex_Kosh]

Maayong buntag, Lily, thank you for your support

[@elementalview1]

Very refreshing look at a budget lifestyle in Dumaguete. Having a Filipina GF helps a lot. She is priceless 😊

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching and for your opinion.

[@weseleymcgirt6565]

This is an amazing helpful video thank you for this

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your support, glad it's useful for you

[@erf1971]

Thanks Alex, great to see you are doing well. ENJOY LIFE buddy!

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your support

[@joepangit6938]

Thanks for the great video Sir! You forgot girlfriend & her family price :) And yes, Honda Airblade 160 is a nice choice! Click 160 is the other choice at that price. Airblade has ABS, Click has flat grocery footboard for carrying more. Both are great motorcycles!

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching. ABS has saved me from falling an endless number of times. I have three friends who fell from their bikes simply because they didn't have ABS on the front wheel. So, for me, ABS is a must-have, and I would never choose a motorbike without ABS on the front wheel.

[@Alex_Kosh]

I decided even to record a new video about it. So thank you for your comment and good video idea

[@hamdihafsi6925]

Very Instructive thank you, you guys look great together

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your support

[@andypower6938]

wow $660 / month really good. even less £ / month. Where is your house/ apartment. I'm looking forward to living in the Philippines . Nice to know even on a low budget you can have a comfortable simple life. Andy UK

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you Andy, I live near Dumaguete

[@Badger345]

Great video Alex thanks 😊

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching and your support ☺️

[@Ladybug8899]

Hi Alex just continue blogging to grow your channel . I would like to see you do a walking vlog in the market where the locals go to shop. Have a great day 😊

[@Alex_Kosh]

FOOD PRICES in the Philippines 2023 Cost of fruits, fish, meat in grocery store, market, supermarket kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5axgJ6Km9OlmJY

[@Alex_Kosh]

FOOD PRICES in the Philippines 2023 Cost of fruits, fish, meat in grocery store, market, supermarket kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5axgJ6Km9OlmJY

[@akololomo4021]

Thank you for this great information

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching and your kind words

[@singb5857]

Alex, thanks for that good budget information. You can do good there on a low budget and even have a very nice girlfriend. That's pretty cool!

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thanks, I glad that it was useful for you

[@MyLifeThai371]

I like your girlfriend's accent. She does not have the same accent as most Filipinos. Her English teacher, must have been from a different country...

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thanks

[@tinotino9952]

Great video Alex, do you fully support your GF (Financially) ? Do you also help her family ? Cheers!!!

[@Alex_Kosh]

Kinda

[@koufax174]

Great video! Great content. You have very good taste with your girlfriend. She has great personality and she’s attractive. She’s a nice compliment for you. Congratulations

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for saying that, she's amazing in so many ways 😊

[@koufax174]

@@Alex_Kosh I’m headed to Phillipines next week. I’m hoping to find a great one with nice personality, great heart, not party girl, and fun loving.

[@koufax174]

@@Alex_Kosh how did you meet?

[@SteveLopez-q4o]

Very well done ✅👍

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your support

[@maryjunecabrera4421]

Your girlfriend is beautiful and simple.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, Maryjune, for saying that. She's great in so many ways

[@Scott-ws1nw]

Yeah, she's simple and beautiful. Why most Filipinas speak well English.

[@cowboymcq6711]

Simple is great❕

[@michaelgibbons6273]

I think you better define simple it can mean so many things..

[@philrose7716]

I watch a lot of KZbin on the Philippines and this is the best one so far. Thank you for sharing. Maybe next time you can go into detail how how to get insurance, a drivers license, shopping for your new apartment/house once you find one. How to get internet? Etc

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, Phil, for your support. I made a video how to convert a driver's license kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJjVaZuQrq-hf6c

[@zeckul]

Yes finally! Thanks :D In the summary you have only 25$ in groceries, does that mean you mostly eat outside? What's your total food budget?

[@Alex_Kosh]

You're right, mostly I ate outside. It total for food I spent 202$ per month

[@78swats]

@@Alex_Kosh eating outside is so cheap? But is that good food? $202 for 2 people or just for you?

[@Alex_Kosh]

@@78swats the costs in this video are calculated for one person. I recently posted a video about the cost of living for two of us. It's good food for me, but it's a subjective question.

[@gwapoandgwapavlog]

Nice couple 🎉❤ new subscribers here❤❤❤

[@Alex_Kosh]

Salamat gwaps

[@christopherhouse7937]

Your a Lucky Guy! You have a nice girlfriend, and she has a great personality. 🎉😃

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, I agree with you ☺️

[@kokalti]

Nice to see the cost of living from someone closer to my age and who can still be uncomfortable in some areas. Rather then the cost of living from some old fart that needs all the comforts and says "you cant live there for less then $1500".

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, hope now it can help you to make a decision to visit Philippines or maybe even stay here

[@kokalti]

@@Alex_Kosh I want to visit for 3 months first. From what I see I like almost everything about the Philippines. The only thing that concerns me is I'm not sure I will be able to stand all the dog and rooster noise waking me up at night.

[@Alex_Kosh]

It's really not easy to find quite place. Even if you can do that it could change next week

[@kokalti]

@@Alex_Kosh How about a condo in Cebu? Are they noise too?

[@Alex_Kosh]

Maybe not I've never been there

[@rexmascarina2169]

Mabuhay!

[@Alex_Kosh]

Mabuhay, sir👍

[@jonathancoffman4311]

Nice

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thanks

[@MSWcryptoworker]

Thank u

[@Alex_Kosh]

I'm glad that it was helpful

[@jamesgilbert2181]

where i live i had to go get my hand stiched at the hospital out side of our housing compound and they wouldnt charge me they just wouldnt even take a tip

[@Alex_Kosh]

Good for you

[@Marie760]

You have a beautiful gf and very comfortable in front of camera

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your support, she really is

[@gamerwits4329]

Mornin Alex

[@Alex_Kosh]

Good morning

[@23Dramamodz]

Can I live a mid range lifestyle in the Philippines if I make 13$ an hr in the USA, that’s 2,261$ monthly btw I’m 19, I found the woman of my dreams there I’m just curious

[@PSCA1988]

Don't forget to add in the foreigner tax for some items. The price automatically increases whenever they figure this out 😂

[@Alex_Kosh]

Yeah but I have Filipina loyalty discount card 😂

[@rolandjacobs6227]

Hi Alex , but where in dumaguete is this apartament located ???????

[@Alex_Kosh]

Hi Roland, in Banilad

[@rolandjacobs6227]

@@Alex_Kosh Thank you so much Alex. Is there some apartment Available because i come next week to the Phillipines .

[@Alex_Kosh]

@@rolandjacobs6227 I don't know, I moved from there almost year ago

[@chloechloe-ui4bt]

Crispy king! the Jollibee of Negros Oriental 😅

[@Alex_Kosh]

Lol, you're right and more affordable

[@jamesmoore1341]

I've seen other interviews asking Filipinas what they would like their man to make,they have mentioned 40,000 PHP. I'm thinking W😮W!! I have that much taken from my check in 1 week & they were talking about that for 1 month.

[@Alex_Kosh]

It's enough for living but of course not fancy

[@jamesmoore1341]

@Alex_Kosh that's understandable. I consider myself a humble person & definitely not flashy. I am wishing to buy a home with land there in the future. I figure $200 per week till retirement (15 years) should be fine.

[@christosgiasemakis8960]

can you tell me the name of gym

[@Alex_Kosh]

My gym

[@tomlambert915]

This is so refreshing after watching other KZbinrs that just talk about "banging" the local girls there.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your support and kind words

[@malyharel7310]

Public school should be free!

[@Alex_Kosh]

Better to address that to the Philippine government

[@БорисКошелев-д5д]

Перевести на русский

[@Alex_Kosh]

Можешь открыть в яндекс браузере и он тебе переведет и озвучит

[@danterius51]

Everyone Just following a trend at this point 😂😂😂

[@Alex_Kosh]

It's a nice trend 😁📈

[@Niceguy54444]

This guy lies about everything. You can't find these prices. You can just add at least +20% what he said. He talks about the cheapest and worst places. Motorbike cost 600. Gym cost 1000-2000, crispy king which he talked about is the worst place ever zero hygiene standard. A normal restaurant costs 200-500pes per a meal. Used clothes? Are you homeless?

[@Niceguy54444]

I am talking about the minimum minimum he is full of bs

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your opinion. You can go to every place I mentioned and ask price. I did it during recording. It’s not my opinion it’s just facts. You can like it or not, fact will not change because of it. And I mentioned that you can spend more. Recently I met US citizen who live here on 300$.

[@Niceguy54444]

@@Alex_Kosh You choose places for the homeless, no foreigner will go to such places.

[@Niceguy54444]

@@Alex_Kosh Kripsy king? It's a dirty place.

[@Niceguy54444]

@@Alex_Kosh Used clothes!!! are you crazy?

[@stormystormiest]

Hey Alex, do you have social media ? How to catch you I want to ask you a question. 😊. The video is informative. Keep up bro

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, you can message me on fb Alex Kosh

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

🌴🌴< < < ANOTHER EXCELLENT VLOG ALEX. WHAT DRONE DID YOU USE FOR THE ARIAL SHOTS ? YOU AND GEN MAKE A GREAT COUPLE. I WISH YOU MUCH HAPPINESS. > > > 🌴🌴

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you so much, I use dji fpv

[@florinherman8918]

Alex, which country you are from

[@Alex_Kosh]

I'm from the Philippines even though I was born in Russia 😉

[@florinherman8918]

Ok then

[@benburns5995]

Hi Alex, interesting video about the cost of living in the Philippines. I would say that coming from Moscow it costs you a lot less each month to live there in the Philippines.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Hi Ben, that's true but I also had significantly bigger income. However I don't have any regrets. As for me simple life in the Philippines much better then middle class in Moscow.

[@GoHabsGo-db7cb]

Hi Alex, I'm wondering if there might be more apartments available in the complex that you are staying in. I'm looking for a simple affordable apartment like yours for a long term rental. If you have a link or contact information I would appreciate it. Thanks.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Hi I moved from there. You can try to call them, maybe they have available rooms [phone] If not, I'm sure you can find other accommodation the same level at about the same price maps.app.goo.gl/QsvpEe7k2TkvUqR77

[@GoHabsGo-db7cb]

@@Alex_Kosh Thank you my friend!

[@robertnunn3015]

Thanks guys for a great video ! I will be moving to Dumaguete in September so hope to see you as some point !

[@Alex_Kosh]

Cool, see you 😉

[@lencbvlogs]

Wow so beautiful i have never been thier thank u for sharing dis video

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad that it was interesting

[@kuya.Ian63]

Great, another vlog from a European that shows that you can live comfortably on a low budget not like most of the American vloggers that is telling everyone that you CANNOT SURVIVE in the Philippines for under 1500USD. Success to living in the Philippines on a low budget is to marry a local woman who knows where to buy things cheaper. I am living very comfortably with 500USD a month. This is not my limit but that is what i am spending.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, yeah I totally understand you

[@meowco69]

Lol Americans like to live the life of gluttony.

[@miguelc.819]

Great video and information, beautiful couple...God bless 🙏

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your support and kind words 😊

[@ScoreGuru123]

That Forex exchange place is a total rip off. The UK pound is almost 70 peso to 1 pound, and they're only giving 57.5 peso to one pound, RIP OFF

[@Alex_Kosh]

Right, here many places have low currency exchange rates on the UK pound and Euro

[@loidsadventure2754]

Great info with prices and lots of other information to live on a budget. Thanks a lot 😊❤

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching and your support. I'm glad that it was helpful 🙂

[@A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES]

Great Vid. Shared on My Face book. Clayton Watts {RHINO}

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, Clayton, for your support and sharing

[@johncano3972]

NICE VIDEO ALEX. IT HELP US UNDERSTAND COST AMD HOW THE CITY LOOK AND FEELS LIKE. YOUR FRIEND WAS VERY HELPFUL. LOVE HER SMILE.. HOPE TO SEE YOU TWO IN FUTURE VIDEOS..!! ( SORRY I DIDN'T CATCH HER NAME..)

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, John, for watching and your support. Her name is Gen

[@moscow487]

Enjoy Philippines! visit Baguio city too many nice spots and if you missed cold weather here in Moscow😊😊

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for inviting

[@alexel5745]

Hey Alex, Cost of living is my favorite topic :) Thanks for sharing. I think I spent like 1300 usd per months in my 2 months holidays last year. But I could spend much less or much more :)

[@Alex_Kosh]

Hey Alex, yeah I think you can live alone on 700$ as well. And also on vacation we usually spend more than if we live there.

[@alexel5745]

@@Alex_Kosh Agree 👍

[@filipinaforeigner]

Philippines is the best place to retired

[@Alex_Kosh]

Yeah and just live your life

[@GradyGordon-bl9py]

Hi Alex, thanks for the information, I really enjoyed the channel

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching I'm glad that it was useful

[@coritapoulos8687]

Beautiful couple ❤

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your kind words

[@mikellave620]

One of the most beautiful place on earth❤❤❤

[@Alex_Kosh]

I can't say better

[@StephenWallace-e1t]

😁👍👍👍👍

[@Alex_Kosh]

👍

[@charleschavez7288]

You are the men !!!!! American expresion

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thanks Charles

[@meowco69]

Damn was hoping you'd continue monk mode staying on your own but fell into the Filipina trap lol. Just playing 😂. Enjoy your time out there

[@Alex_Kosh]

Lol 😆

[@morrisbingman4956]

Great vid 😊

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thanks, Morris😊

[@wernerstogmann531]

YOU BOTH SWEET TOGETHER

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for saying that

[@wernerstogmann531]

@@Alex_Kosh TRUTH

[@steveaustin1984]

Appreciate the upload. The drone footage was great. Hope you are able to lock that down.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you, yeah it's fine

[@steveaustin1984]

@@Alex_Kosh Your English is great. The expression "lock that down" means to marry.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thanks I didn't know that. We just met recently, so we'll se how things go

[@wesparsons5331]

Really great content👍 I’m heading to Dumagete tomorrow after a few weeks in Siargao Island and it sounds much cheaper. I’ve booked an Airbnb for the first month, how did you find your apartment? It sounds a lot cheaper than Airbnb.

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for your support, here's a video about my previous apartment and how I found it kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIPVXmOggpiflbM

[@keiththorne1767]

Just out of interest where did you find your beautiful girlfriend was it on line dating??

[@Alex_Kosh]

Yes we met in tinder

[@jeffreywood465]

Privat great videos, ZZZ

[@Alex_Kosh]

Privet but I don't support z ideology

[@R.S.407]

Hi guys thank you for this very helpful video, I am researching the Philippines as a possible location to get away from European winters and Dumaguete has been recommended to me a few times so I will subscribe and follow to pick up some useful tips from both of you, thank you for sharing🙂

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thank you for watching, I also have video about Dumaguete

[@R.S.407]

@@Alex_Kosh 👍🙂

[@Caddrawings579]

i see love 😁

[@Alex_Kosh]

Thanks 😊