Expenses as a Breadwinner and a Millennial Living Alone in the Philippines | Monthly Rent and Budget

Living alone in the Philippines as a millennial and a breadwinner is expensive. In today's video, I will share my monthly expenses, personal budgeting steps, and why I think rent is not wasted.
Note that the amount I will mention is for this year. Last year was different since I was traveling and my rent was cheaper. Also, I needed to buy tools and equipment before moving to the city.
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FAQ:
✦ Who are you? 29 years old, living alone since November 2022. Breadwinner and a Cat Mom
✦ What do you do? Research and Development | Software Engineer
✦ Where are you from? Manila, Philippines
✦ What's your MBTI? ISTJ (Logistician)
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sub count: 359! argh! thanks a lot huhu
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Timestamp
00:00 Missing 90s :)
00:28 But wait!
00:46 Expectations
01:50 Expenses as a breadwinner
02:40 Why Did I become a Breadwinner?
03:33 Monthly expenses for myself
05:12 How do I budget my expenses? step 1
06:10 Why do I think rent is not wasted? step 2
06:55 What's more important? step 3
08:06 Fixed and Variable Expenses Step 4
09:03 Congratulations!
09:31 Let's Party! (on our own :D ) !
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[@dyidyistudio]

Hello! I appreciate all the love and support for this video. I am honestly not confident in sharing this, but I have decided to do it anyway. And to think that many of you can relate to this is something that I didn't expect. I have something for you to share about how I got where I am now, and hopefully, it could resonate with you, too :) loveya!. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWfCo2l_e9qUjassi=C-rOLbR_-aBjcvGK

[@krndngcrtz]

I have so much respect for kids who give back to their parents. I lost my mom to cancer and now we try to take care of our dad as much as we can too. I came across your video in my suggested videos list. New subscriber here. Hope that more blessings come your way! 🌷

[@dyidyistudio]

I know that your mom is so proud of you right now and grateful for you for taking care of your dad. 💌 hugs!!

[@maeespanto5564]

Glad I found this video! Felt validated and motivated. To more strength to us, breadwinners!

[@dyidyistudio]

glad I found you too! our sacrifices will never be wasted. 🍀

[@berlmoon7738]

OMG, I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel. As a breadwinner, this is just so comforting! Please continue uploading! ;

[@dyidyistudio]

thank you so much! cheers to us!

[@littlemoonvlog]

you're such a great daughter and your responsible to your family is making you a big person one day! ❤

[@dyidyistudio]

I'm grateful to have them as parents too 💕

[@HazyHabits]

Aww you’re such a dutiful and kind daughter.. your parents must be so proud of you. I also admire how you budget and set your priorities. Keep it up ❤ new subbie here 😊

[@rubydale08]

YT reco this video and omg I resonated with you so much. So proud of you, and these tips/advices are so helpful. Thank you

[@dyidyistudio]

no worries, I'm proud of you too. we got this 💪

[@camilmanongsong7469]

Love your video! Good thing I stumbled upon one of it today. Thank you for inspiring ❤️‍🔥

[@dyidyistudio]

thank you so much po huhu

[@aprilouiseee4368]

You’re so inspiring.. I pray for more blessings to come in your life❤

[@dyidyistudio]

thank you! 🥲 more blessings to all of us 💓

[@stylishtods7516]

New subscriber here👋 I just want to say you're so strong and wise. Hope to see more of your vlog in the future cuz it's very motivating 💗

[@dyidyistudio]

thank you 🥹🥹

[@sunshinewhiskers]

New subbie here! Living alone as well. Sobrang nakakarelax videos mo. Please continue doing these gems!

[@dyidyistudio]

thank you for saying that 🥹

[@patriciamaenamoro892]

I love that you are being expressive through this video and sharing your tips on life on how to live alone. I am inspired and motivated to live alone as well. Keep going and looking forward for your videos

[@dyidyistudio]

thank you po! more overthinking to come po. hehe ay videos po pala

[@marelduran3450]

Wow girl you're one of a kind and i admired you for being a main provider to your loved ones.its very rare to hear such a story of dedication .i hoped you never cease to do it

[@dyidyistudio]

Thank you!! I know there are people who are struggling too and need reassurance and validation. 💞

[@seoulblossoms2.0]

subscribed! what a refreshing video. this is realistic and relatable. i'm a millenial myself and being able to provide for the family is one of my goals. thanks for this.

[@dyidyistudio]

no worries, it's hard to manage our finances during these days where social media is exposing us to different kinds of experiences and things that we should do. so priorities must be set properly. ❤️✨

[@royaleroyale5960]

Subscribed already! You deserve it! Grabe yung pag help mo sa parents and kapatid. Hoping one day makatulong na din ako sa family ko.

[@dyidyistudio]

you will! makakatulong ka din. pero don't forget yourself. take care of yourself too para di ka mastress at maburnout 🥰

[@random_creature]

Hi po ate! I really like this type of content, the sheer amount of realism and having some insights to what adulting really is. As a college student living alone as well in an apartment, I have gained some valuable lessons on this one. Keep up the good work po ate! 💖💖💖 anddd allso rooting for youu on your journey!

[@dyidyistudio]

nako kakaproud ka naman. nakakatuwa ung generation ngayon na mga independent. thank you for making the effort of saying these things and letting me know that I am helping you even for just a tiny bit of information 💋 take care always! I know that all of your sacrifices will be worth it soon ✨

[@Moonbun_0]

Recently I had to step up and be in a way the breadwinner for my family which is something I’ve never done before so it’s been a little rough trying to figure out all of my finance and expenses but I always appreciate finding videos like yours that help give me advice it really does help !

[@dyidyistudio]

I am glad that it is helpful to you, I was struggling at first too and lost my savings before and had a huge debt. But no worries, you will figure it out soon ✨

[@AnneJamz]

Bless 💕🙏 you more. Lovely vlog

[@_lovemaee]

For sure your parents are very proud of you ❤ The "Talaga naman!" line is soo me with my pets 🤣

[@dyidyistudio]

haha kukulit e! huhu thank you for saying that ✨

[@just_elias]

your desk set up is soooooo goood

[@dyidyistudio]

huyy!!! IDOL PO KITA!!! CLINICK KO PA UNG CHANNEL KUNG IKAW BA TALAGA TONG NAKIKITA KO. HAHA thank you po, arigatougozaimasu

[@hellomaebee]

This was such a nice vlog 🤍 hope you share moree

[@dyidyistudio]

I will! my mind is exploding right now haha I need to translate them in a video.

[@LifebyEnzo]

Ang sipag mo mag-upload 🫡 and ang daming points sa vlog na to that made me think na maybe I'm not super smart with my finances yet haha. From one breadwinner to another, cheers 🥂

[@dyidyistudio]

napupuno na storage ng phone ko haha. huyy cheers satin! I know naipit tayo sa generation na to pero at the same time, iba ung feeling na maibalik mo sa parents mo ung sacrifices na nagawa nila na hindi tayo aware. laban 💪

[@patriciaannmercado0912]

Thank you for this vid!

[@dyidyistudio]

you will! I know that!

[@lyn_diary1998]

You deserve more followers and views!

[@dyidyistudio]

hope that it's worth their time and attention too huhu.

[@shell7845]

I love this "mental real estate" idea

[@dyidyistudio]

got it from Dan Koe. credits to him ✨

[@lalalai6444]

I'm so glad I came across your vid! I also lived alone before while being a breadwinner (I still am) and I know how HARDDD it is to manage finances. Grabe iyak ko when I realized you're just glad your dad is alive kahit mabigat sa finances yon. My mom has cancer and even though hindi masyadong magastos dahil sa public kami, alam ko gano kahirap 😭

[@dyidyistudio]

ahhh!!!! Why are you making me cry again huhu. It was really, really tough. That's why I know that we learned a lot when it comes to finances. We don't want to happen this again :( last na yon!

[@reincrafts9326]

I admire you for keeping it together and being strong for your family. Thank you for the inspiration and loads of tips. I hope you don't mind me asking, does your work require you to report physically in the office? If not, I hope you can find a cheaper place to stay with the same comfort.

[@dyidyistudio]

Hello, no worries. Actually, we're in a hybrid setup, and I'm still in my one-year rent contract. Last year, I was in an apartment, and this year, I'm in a condo. I hope that if I can move again, I will also find the same benefits with lower rent. But my non-negotiable is pet-friendly, and honestly, in Manila, especially with apartment types, most of them are not pet-friendly :(

[@reincrafts9326]

@@dyidyistudio oh yeah. That's true. There really are strict apartments that don't allow tenant with pets. T^T I hope you keep posting videos. Take care always. 🖤

[@SnowyLivs]

You are such a great daughter! ❤❤❤ please consider getting life insurance for your financial freedom. 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@dyidyistudio]

thank you po madam sa tip!. luckily meron n po :)

[@justanjel861]

7:16 “it doesn’t have to make sense to others, it only needs to make sense to you” im crying. really, that’s what i need to hear rn now. my first time seeing your vlog, but u moved me already. as a fellow breadwinner (at the age of 23) thank u, you’re such an inspiration! i hope to find a job where i can sustain the life that i want for my family and also for myself.

[@dyidyistudio]

My god, such a young age! I think you are the same age as my younger sibling, and I can't imagine passing all of these burdens to her. I'm not saying it is wrong to help your parents, but you need to be prepared to handle it mentally. If no one tells you this yet, I am so proud of you and admire you for your hard work! And I know you will have that job soon, just focus and be patient with yourself :)

[@gayleav2070]

Just found your channel and your vlogs are good! Just want to ask if you could share more about your WFH. Thank you!

[@dyidyistudio]

I will share that soon, I have that on my list ✨

[@inzmei]

im so in love with your chair! from where was it?

[@dyidyistudio]

hello po madam. I got it from stance :) s.lazada.com.ph/s.krqjT?cc

[@adriaespiritu2997]

Saludo sayo!

[@dyidyistudio]

saludo sating lahat ✨

[@ani.199xtraveldiaries]

Hello! I find your vlog very true to life. May I know how much your salary range to support your expenses. As im also thinking of living on my own :) thanks a lot!

[@dyidyistudio]

as much as I want to say it but sorry I cant. but I hope that to get some idea from the video ☺️ . and also before I start living alone, I looked for a cheaper rent first because the first 3-6 months of living alone is mostly buying things that you need. And then emergency fund is a must too in case that something happened and we need to cover the rental fee. Goodluck on your journey ✨

[@jamila0019]

the cats living their best life of staying in a nice place for free and eating free food - oh to be cat is a dream hahahaha

[@dyidyistudio]

😂😂 meow meow is the key

[@mblais11]

9:22 if you don’t mind me asking, magkano po salary range nyo per month?

[@horangheeeeee]

9:18 can i ask po magkano monthly salary? nakakabilib lang kasi na you can provide that huge💸 to your fam(yes huge amount na sya for me esp this era) and you also have your own expenses pa.

[@dyidyistudio]

sorry pero yan po ata ung di ko pa po madisclose hehe pero working po ako as a software engineer for 8 years now at medyo okay din po offer sa mga companies today.

[@thenickolangot]

Siamese po ba breed nung isang cat? Ang cuuuute

[@dyidyistudio]

opo sir, kaso di ko po tlga sure kung siamese kasi meron din breed na himalayan. bigay lang po kasi sya samin hehe.

[@BedtimeTalesforMamas]

Wow and I thought my Ate's salary (8500 php) as a single mother with 5 kids was a lot..

[@dyidyistudio]

🥹 I know she's a strong woman kudos to her! ✨

[@precious_jam1232]

Wowwww, are you earning more or less 6 digits a month? Are you a VA?

[@dyidyistudio]

no po madam. software engineer pows :) but I would like to try learning how to be a VA soon.

[@heihachii29]

New sub here. What is your source of income? Are you wfh? ❤

[@dyidyistudio]

thank you po! software engineer po, plus my part-time before, but I quit last February. hybrid setup :)

[@AwesomeShy12]

Is it possible to live alone with 15k salary?

[@AwesomeShy12]

Also for the budget tracker did you avail the premium version?

[@dyidyistudio]

Hello, po. Yes, I availed myself of the lifetime premium version, but that was a long time ago because I've been using it for years now, and I think the price back then was lower. I have had 5k plus rent before, but I also saw lower rent than that. I think it also depends on how we budget since we need to allocate for food, utilities, and maintenance as long as we do not have any other priorities other that ourselves and the rent is cheaper but secured.

[@hemhrhjenvasri1742]

Grabi naman expenses mo 60k including sa family mo , sahod mo cguro nag rarange ng 100k 😅

[@dyidyistudio]

haha secret po. patalon talon ako ng job e, nagpart-time din ako before. di ako makali sa upuan 🤣