$$$$ Exploring Condo Living in Cebu: Start Up Costs and Monthly Expenses

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[@user-dy2qq5wh4b]

Regarding brown outs; is there a condo in Mactan newton that has a full power generator?

[@MrBriantennis]

Great video Gio and thank you for highlighting modern condo living in Cebu. Frank definitely was diligent to do his research n homework before going all in. Very well done!

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@FranksPH]

Gio is one of the very few where you can get straight honest answers from, right, wrong or in different your going to get it straight from him... @@GiointhePhilippines

[@carletto_au]

Frank seems a good guy. Welcome aboard mate 😁

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Absolutely

[@FranksPH]

Thank you so much for your kind words...👍@@GiointhePhilippines

[@damncars2618]

I love Wigo and Mactan Newtown. It's all you need. Good luck Frank!

[@FranksPH]

Thank You!

[@brent2438]

Seems like a nice guy who's enjoying life in the Philippines

[@FranksPH]

Thank you for your kind words, and I really like it here..

[@ericg9092]

Great video! Thank you, Gio. It looks like Frank did a good job researching everything before making the move. Well done. I'd love to see a tour of his condo if it's available. I'll check out his YT and see if he's posted one.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

He will post very soon.

[@FranksPH]

Video to come shortly, Thanks for your kind words..@@GiointhePhilippines

[@gordonramsey8866]

Did the video of his condo ever get put up

[@HemiChrysler]

$800/month rent and utilities seems very high. I could stay in a hotel in Phnom Penh for $450/month, and obviously electricity and water is included.

[@seans7228]

Agreed. I also had a stellar condo including all utilities for $750/month in Pattaya.

[@AndreAndre-yd5gw]

Yes, I really don't know why he pays that much. Checked online and found many decent apartments in the usd 200 range. Ok if someone cranks the aircon I can see the 400 dollars monthly bill. Well, don't move to a hot country if you can't stand the heat.

[@KrayPurn]

Roughly $740.00 all in is quite good for the location of Mactan he is in as there is so much to experience there. He could spend $750.00 on food and entertainment and still come in just under $1,500.00 per month. Try that is America. And it does not look as if this gentleman is suffering in any type of way to me. Most people simply do not know how to manage their finances. I previously lived in Cebu and know what is possible. Great memories of that place.

[@FranksPH]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@robbstacy9616]

I agree with Gio's consultation time! It really has guided my decision

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@robbstacy9616]

@@GiointhePhilippines I'm in Surigao City right now! I've got a crazy journey story to tell you! But all's well that ends well! I found one here.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Will you stay there now?

[@robbstacy9616]

@@GiointhePhilippines I was planning to go to Dumaguete and see if I could meet up with you and some of the other KZbinrs that I follow, (don't worry, you are not in 3rd place) 🤣, but I'm going to stick with Surigao on this trip and do Dumaguete as a side trip next time. I've got some plans to do here and I only have a week left before I go back

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Awesome buddy, look forward to catching up with you when you arrive.

[@erwinzado1515]

Great interview ! My set up is same same i bought the n-max already !!! I am so so happy here !!! Regards and Merry Christmas to You and Family !!! Regards, Erwin Zado

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Same to you!

[@juancarlosvaldes4538]

Great video interview Gio and wish Frank the best!

[@FranksPH]

Thank you for your kind words.. 👍

[@Nighthawk2211]

Nice convo, and good for you to get some deserved props, Gio. Also: 50k subs! Congrats.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thanks a ton!

[@FranksPH]

I could not have achieve what I had done without the many conversations and planning with Gio.

[@Scruffers2011]

Condos are great because you don’t have to deal with property boundary disputes with locals.

[@sumostorms]

Great Interview 👍 how nice he could start and develop his PH journey successfully based on your valuable insights!

[@karl5536]

Great info as usual GIO. Great video 🎉

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Appreciate it!

[@FranksPH]

Thanks for your kind words...👍@@GiointhePhilippines 👍

[@nomadinthemaking]

Great video Gio. Sounds about right so I’d say as a single person in premium areas like Mactan Newtown or BGC you need 100,000 pesos a month but Dumaguete 75,000. Wouldn’t want to be losing that much every month on a car. Be cheaper just to get a taxi as and when and have a scooter.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yea, he knows he needs to get rid of the car.

[@therealphilippineforeigner]

Good Luck, Frank! Awesome video...I love hearing different perspectives from expats!

[@johntaylor4817]

Mactan Newtown is a very nice community but the condos themselves are very small and dull most have views only of another building and no usable balcony. So many new condos are built to the Asian standard very small sq meters, usually less than 50sqm. I was spoiled living in near by Movenpick for 4 years where my condo was 100sqm., overlooked the sea and had a nice white sand beach. I'm living in Boracay now in a very nice 1 bedroom condo, much nicer than the Newtown condos. I was thinking of moving back to Mactan and looked at condos at Movenpick - didn't find one like the one I had lived in. about 6 at Newtown - all small and poorly furnished, a one bedroom at Tambuli - way too small and the resort though beautiful was difficult to get to through the narrow and congested roads, a two bedroom at La Mirada - that didn't match the advertising (no white beach as advertised) and dull. The Reef was out of my budget at 80K but looks very nice, The Pearl is also out of my budget but very nice. Amisa has possibilities but it's further out on the island than I wanted to be. If your budget for rental is less than $1000 per month I guess you'll have to be satisfied with places like Mactan Newtown

[@gary_in_the_Philippines]

Movenpick's $180 per night costs don't make it condo that one can rent. Is a high end resort not apt or condo living.

[@tomsorrell4918]

What is the names of the best largest luxury condo's in Boracay & Cebu that I can Google? Are the condo's larger in BGC?

[@johntaylor4817]

@@gary_in_the_Philippines Movenpick does have condos for rent. There are three towers, one tower is all hotel, one tower is all condos and the third tower is mixed. Condo rentals go from $900 for small one bedrooms (I don’t recommend the small one bedrooms for long term rental), larger 1 bedroom for around $1000, 2 bedrooms some for $1000 to $1200. 3 bedrooms $1500 and higher.

[@johntaylor4817]

@@tomsorrell4918 I’m living in one of the most attractive condo complexes in the Philippines. This is Palais de Boracay on Boracay. The 1 bedroom units go for around $900 per month. Each condo looks out over the sea out to Carabao Island. The condos are nicely furnished, good kitchens, large bathrooms. Management is great, the grounds are lush with greenery, each condo has a balcony large enough to accommodate 20 sun bathers. I can’t recommend this place enough.

[@keith4826]

Great video you guys. Reminds me of the lockdown and researching for retirement options. Shout out to Reekay as well. I was watching everything you put out Gio. Pea and Old Dog in the mix. Watching this video reminded me of my 2-5 year plan on exiting the west. It worked out great.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

That is awesome!

[@bretmoleta1860]

Good for you Frank! Enjoy yourself

[@wesgraham2262]

For someone who really doesn’t want to get out and experience much of the culture or cuisine of his newly-adopted country, he seems happy to just live there for less than the US.

[@georgeanderson8215]

Excellent content for my interests, seeing that is the area I am going to return to cebu early 2024. Thank you and Frank.

[@chrisplatt3869]

Considering I'm paying around 2300 monthly bills with no truck payments this is a no brainer

[@napoleonmdusa8877]

This guy like to cook like I do and also thinking about the small appliances I'd want for cooking. It's something I'll have to look into purchasing once I get settled someplace.

[@FranksPH]

Thanks for your kind words. Yes I really enjoy cooking, making my own chicken fingers, and soups, and some great back home recipes.

[@tserevenad]

@@FranksPHI was thinking about bringing my small appliances; air fryer, keurig, slow cooker, instapot, etc. what are your thoughts about that? I am in US so all 110v.

[@dirtyharry8629]

Great Job Gio!

[@ralphcurran8147]

Great content

[@philippinestroppoholic7996]

I pay about US$175 per month (including utilities) for a fairly spacious studio apartment in LapuLapu within walking distance to beaches. It wouldn't be as nice as where you guys stay but frees me up to enjoy myself here.

[@gary_in_the_Philippines]

Where please.... contact at site? thanks

[@tomsorrell4918]

it must be a dump for 175/mo

[@AndreAndre-yd5gw]

There are many decent apartments in the 200 dollars range. Sure, they are not luxury with concierge, just a simple, clean apartment you would find in Florida.

[@ragjamrock]

I'm starting to confuse you with Reekay with these Ai thumbnails!😂🏝

[@mike.p.1400]

Nice video. Thank you. 🙏 But. I am concerned about one thing in condo life. The same concerns I have here in America. NOISE !!!!!!! What if I live next to a partier ? What if I live next to a rock n roller ? Ok. Now you’re probably gonna tell me they have noise restrictions. Great. We have quite times and noise restrictions here too. Are they enforced over there ? Because they sure as hell are not enforced here. Are my concerns valid ?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes in the nicer condos noise restrictions are enforced.

[@WxM3008WxM]

What's the VISA situation? For residence? We (family with x3 kids) are looking to relocate to SE Asia. We were thinking of Malaysia but Phillipines seems better. Cost of living and education are important. Also, what is comparable or better than Cebu for family life?

[@lavonyoung2366]

Good video but I am confused. He said that the RV business was bad during the pandemic. It must have been just local. In the south west they couldn't keep them in stock. If you look at sales of RV's and boats they were the highest in decades.

[@FranksPH]

You are absolutely right! I was thinking of something completely different. The only way of going on any type of family vacation was going by RV. My apologies for that comment.. 🙏 I worked at Camping World, one the largest RV dealers in the world. It was quite an experience..

[@oscieestanislao5840]

It's probably a good idea to add another microphone to your blog, Gio.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I bought a 2nd one so on future videos I'm all set

[@stevem9766]

It does seem like a nice place .

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

I think we all know what brought Frank out to the Philippines. LOL! $80 a month for electricity, running 24/7 or running how much? Brown outs happen in luxury condo's? Great info! I'll subscribe!

[@wanderingdoc5075]

Ive been in Cebu a total of three and a half weeks and i still can't find a condo that ticks all of the boxes, even with a quite a high budget. i just find that there is some things wrong with at least every condo. I don't quite understand i'm willing to pay double for the same kind of unit as it would cost in Malaysia or Thailand and the quality of finishes and amenities (and internet speed) in the buildings are still lacking.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

Actually two of the buildings on mactan newtown suited me as they had saunas but lapu-lapu island is a bit to remote for me being a younger guy. As much as i love the people and dating life in Cebu it's a bit difficult to find a suitable place to live

[@ozmikeinphils]

Not a lot of "high end" quality builds in the areas that would be better for you. Alcoves, 108 residences in cebu business park or 38 park avenue in IT park a consideration. Or 38 swanson which is a rockwell development. They build quality.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

@@ozmikeinphils Thank you for the suggestions. I've looked at a few of those already. 32 Sanson (Rockwell) is great but a bit too far and all of the units that face the very LOUD construction that you can hear even with the windows closed. Alcoves I like a lot, but rumors of dead spots and internet not being stable with even a bit of rain. 38 park avenue has lightning fast internet but the studios are TINY (like 22 sq.m.) 108 residences I've never heard of and will look into. Any other suggestions? I just signed a 31 days Airbnb in Mandani Bay suites since it ticked all the boxes (except perhaps not a central location)

[@georgegirl74]

@wanderingdoc5075, we are planning to rent in Mandani Cebu. Hoe much did you pay for your 31 day rental? 2 bedroom? Is the Internet good?

[@davidhosking436]

What about medical do you use Pacific cross

[@anthonyguerriero3752]

Hi Gio if you are ever interested in doing a video on Condo living in Duma I have a 2 bedroom condo in Vida Homes which is in Dauin and we met several times so I think you know me and my unit is for sale

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yea, I would love to

[@anthonyguerriero3752]

Gio just let me know ... whenever you have free time ... if you can give me a day to prepare thank you@@GiointhePhilippines

[@TheUndesirableExpat]

I have a $750 usd budget for renting a condo in Cebu, any suggestions? I am willing to sign a one or two year lease. Thanks Gio.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You really have a pick of any. It park, Cebu business park and mactan Newtown are the best areas.

[@jinyang-fr2ti]

I get much more for much less but it’s not for everyone plus I’m in deep province

[@just_another_bot0110]

Sounds like im over paying in i.t. park 😅 Ill be in mactan in January. Will probably rent one month and look around before trying to rent 6 months or more at a time. Any advice will be appreciated. Dont want a giant place. Just safe with walkability and *clean* lungs arent too great and constant construction can kick up dust

[@Jake-u2o]

I understand ! I`m in IT Park as well for 1 1/2 years now and it is a bit dusty. It is however location, location, location as they say. Yes, Mactan / Lapu is going to be less, however, do your market homework and demographics as I`m sure you will...

[@RJ-tu5ei]

Is this condo named Mactan Newtown?? I be there today if you or frank can help... or just meet. Thanks just until the 25th

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Frank lives there you can contact him on his KZbin channel. www.youtube.com/@FranksPH

[@user-dy2qq5wh4b]

Regarding brown outs; is there a condo in Mactan newton that has a full power generator?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I am not sure, the one I lived at only powered the fridge, 2 outlets and 2 lights.

[@laurentlaurent-n6r]

it is expensive 1400 us dollars

[@Hicks-g1m]

Wow this guy spends a lot Gio I spend much less but you know if you can afford it go for it

[@Midwest10]

My budget is $10,000 US monthly and I’m middle class.

[@silveraddict875]

You live in the Philippines? Why? That high of a budget you could easily afford Singapore much nicer

[@larrye2679]

Just curious, is there any downside living close to Mactan International Airport? Also, i will be over there next month, when checking out condos there can you just walk in and ask to see units or do you need to make an appointment? Great video👍

[@GiointhePhilippines]

No, you usually can go into the condo building and view units. No downsides being near to the airport, it is far enough away from the airport that you don't hear the planes.

[@carlschleicher5516]

I live in Cebu City Philippines and it costs me $2k US month to live and travel.

[@FranksPH]

FYI there are places in Mactan Newtown that the cost of living is a lot highly than $2000 a month, Gio had introduce me to an agent her name was Sheila and was really good.

[@carlschleicher5516]

@@FranksPH I'm at Marco Polo, P20,000 month $363 mo. US for a studio with pool and gym.

[@burtbrown2275]

Good morning... just booked horizons 101 condominium.... have you stayed there...?

[@Alma88885]

Horizon 101 is within the center city of Cebu while Mactan Newtown is in Mactan Lapu-lapu City.

[@tedmitchell226]

Is their a restaurant in the complex and what about lady friends staying with you, any issues with that?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

No I don't think so

[@Jeffrey-bg8oi]

Hi Geo , My name is Jeff Caryl and you interviewed me good friend Frank from Chicago. I think he is here in Mactown Newtown where I live now. Could you please help me connect with him? Thank you in advance

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I informed Frank

[@gary_in_the_Philippines]

Jeffrey i am having NO luck messaging the complex management inquiring about rentals. all web infp points to purchases of condos, not rentals. also seen videos of purchasing advertisement. Please indicate what your rental amt might be per month. Thanks.

[@ryszardswiadek8943]

Greetings from Burlington ontario Canada 🇨🇦 enjoy your content if you could do the same with a person who purchased a condo in dumagettie or cebu. 😊😊😊

[@shagwellington]

He sounded a little defensive about his start up costs. I thought 5-8 Grand is about right and what I expected.

[@tedmitchell226]

Jimbo360 some words of wisdom from this Filipino , he never said where this happened though: Filipina Mother Warned Expat: Don't Hire a Taxi, they might kipnap you!

[@davidtoupal1015]

So about $2000 a month? Without traveling

[@GiointhePhilippines]

$2000 could include local trips.

[@tomsorrell4918]

Considering I'm paying $3500 a monthly for ALL Expenses in the US, living in a high end condo in the Philippines (maybe BGC or Boracay) is a no brainer, i just dont want to lower my standard of living

[@RobertLaster-ke5qk]

I get $3,737.00/mo Id love to live in fillipines indefinately, but internet says I can only visit for 30 days. How are Americans living there for months? Please tell me.

[@gary_in_the_Philippines]

are you retiring and is that your Social SEcurity and 401K funds monthly?

[@Ego-Kills]

I think you can renew the 30 visa for 3 years then you exit the country then come back for another 3 yrs and keep doing that or you can get retirement visa where you have to put some money down(10 or 20K). I am not in the Philippines but I heard this in KZbin videos. Just double check

[@tomsewell2462]

Ohh, really? Generator Brownout problems? No way, not in Cebu.

[@FranksPH]

Yes recently have been dealing with brown outs, it can be frustrating..

[@Jake-u2o]

@@FranksPH Not for me !!! I will deal with anything, "brown outs", "typhoons", "monsoons" ect. just to be able to live in this "God-Given" paradise than to live in "shithole" "God forsaken" California anyday !!! Iv`e been living in Cebu City for 1 1/2 years now and blessed that I found "Shangri-La"...

[@adventurefreaksss]

Does buying a condo lead to residency?

[@gary_in_the_Philippines]

One of those 1 bd rm condos at that Mactan Newtown buildings are over $200,000+ USD! not pesos. yes all of that for a small condo if purchasing is in the picture.

[@factsmatter1262]

He said rent is $35. That doesn't make sense

[@BambinoAmericano]

He said 35k pesos. He also said USD800/month all inclusive for the condo.

[@AndreAndre-yd5gw]

There are decent apartments for half that amount.

[@JLEXUS]

fvckn frank - came to the PI for the hot B's - Shout Out OG Frank G

[@jsEMCsquared]

The thumbnail looks very expensive!

[@tomsewell2462]

Having car payments, or leasing, is dumb ion the PH. Get a scoot, and a well used timy car, or Bajag. Keepa low p[rofile always.

[@FranksPH]

Your right! No leasing in the Philippines as I know of.

[@timothycartet8278]

Wait what Typhoons are safe? hahahaahahahah

[@laurentlaurent-n6r]

are you really serious 500 us dollars per month to rent a car this is competitive ??

[@jaredmoone8741]

I was listening to this podcast style (just earphones at work, no video) and i thought you were interviewing donald trump. 🤣

[@silveraddict875]

40k pesos a month? Omg thats way overpriced. Hell you can get a great condo in Florida cheaper. Why so overpriced?

[@WhiskersAndWords]

Depends on what part of Florida

[@laurentlaurent-n6r]

1400 per month and 500 usd per month is a lot for an european better go to spain it is less expensive lol

[@mitch8575]

Gio you have always yold it like it is. I constantly tell people living here cost over 1000 per month, i get told thats not true. Honestly i dont see how you live on less than 800. 1000 p a day is almost 600 us. People are not in the real world

[@GiointhePhilippines]

My total expenses are closer to $2000 usd. 1000 pesos per day is my spending money not bills.

[@retn1122]

You can live for less than $500 outside the city. The problem is finding a decent property.

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

Gio I have been watching you like when you where still teaching. thanks for all the good advise. I will be back in March to Manilia and Antipolo area. I have a channel starting but is just going to be a note book for my friends back home or for someone to see a old sailors dreams to feel the "Heart beat of the Philippines" again. I will keep watching. Thanks.