Foreigner/Expat living on less than $600 per month in Cebu city condo, Philippines.

People regularly ask - How much does it cost for foreigners to live in the Philippines? What is the cost of living to retire in Asia? In this video I breakdown my monthly budget and cost of living costs renting a condo in Cebu city. I list the monthly cost of my accommodation, food, electricity, water, internet and visa renewals.
So much nonsense is quoted on other channels about how much money you need to live in the Philippines. Cost of living figures quoted suggest a minimum of $1500, $2000, $2500 per calendar month which is utter BS. You don't need that money to live comfortably. This video will hopefully put the record straight once and for all.
Cebu is a vibrant Asian city and favorite travel destination in Asia. Cebu has the best of both world - combining the city life of shopping malls and nightlife with beaches and paradise islands.
In the Philippines, foreigners can stay for up to 3 years renewing their tourist visa every 2/6 months. The Philippines should be on everyone’s bucket list with its beautiful white sand beaches, fabulous idyllic islands, turquoise sea and stunning scenery. The Philippines is a traveller’s paradise and regularly included in top ten favorite places to visit in Asia and affordable, favorite world holiday destination.
Many foreigners/expats choose the Philippines as the best country to retire in Asia and live in paradise. The Philippines is one of the cheapest countries to live in the world with its low cost of living and all year sunshine. Retiring in the Philippines is affordable on a budget of less than $1000 per month.
Filipinos are welcome and warm people. Filipinos are often regarded as the most friendliest nation in Asia and nicest people in the world. English is widely spoken throughout the country. The Philippines is included in the top ten English speaking countries in the world. The majority of Filipinos are highly proficient in English, so it is very easy to strike up a conversation and make new friends.
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[@BiggWorldCinema]

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[@philippinesdreamorreality]

I did, I left you a comment like 1 month ago.

[@Carlos-pz8eu]

A paid 600 in Texas and lived on a friend's couch . Philippines is the way to go keep vlogging enjoy your sense of humor and no nonsense advice .

[@Ocean-in-Motion]

Carlos, I am in the same city and believe me you need at least $1,000 for Cebu city. Cebu is as hot as Dallas, you need AC most of the time. Opening the windows brings mosquitoes even at 9th floor. Rent are going up here and Filipino food are not tasty. You will have a hard time finding cilantro here and beans. Recently more beans are showing up in 1-2 supermarkets. He is lucky with his limited budget but as he mentioned he is always home cooking and drinking at home, perhaps no budget for pizza or ice cream or entertainment. He is just alive and alone. Girlfriend needs to be comfortable in your place which is extra money. Watch other people videos as well. There is a different life style living with $1,000 per month budget in Dallas vs. El Paso

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for commenting. "Alive and Alone".......hmmm.....interesting.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

#carlos Thanks for your appreciation.

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

@@Ocean-in-Motion All you need is a cheap mosquito net for window and you will pocket the extra mone from not using air conn, and keep the mosquitoes out.

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

@@Ocean-in-Motion I moved to Huspeth County near El Paso, From Houston, TX, it is cheaper to live in El Paso. El Paso is In America so it's still more expensive than Cebu . I believe you can do the small budget talked about here. I also know that you should take emergency funds that you should not touch. Keep an active USA account that has some kind of extra money flowing into it such as ssi or money from a house you might be renting in USA. With all that said, live within your means. I would cook at home also. I'm not saying go over there with just $600.- $800., But it can be done.

[@jasonworldwide]

I totally agree, man. These expats always commenting, 2k usd minimum to live in any of these SE Asia areas. What?! 2k minimum...even like 3k minimum, some say. Like you said...they're ,living in an expensive condo and eating at Western restos, drinking every day. Ridiculous. Less than 1k, easy, in almost all of SE Asia....and that's living fairly nicely.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Just brought their western lifestyle to Asia without adapting, then criticise Vloggers who say it's easy to live cheaply!

[@Eric-qm5xw]

Lol my banker Filipina earns more than that budget …middle class. Don’t think every Filipino is poor, we went to a wedding the other day cost $25,000…Batangas.

[@JuniorMurray13]

@@Eric-qm5xw Hello I was looking to move in the Philippines and I was wondering if you have any remote work me and my gf can get into even if we’re making below 1k a month , I was wanting to move so I could train martial arts to fight professionally and to also get away from the toxic lifestyle of where were living so I’m taking the leap but just need a way to make usd if possible please let me know it would be a blessing and we can set up a video call or I could send my email for you to get to know me more because I understand it'll be hard to make a decision under a youtube comment to see if we’re the right fit to work with you or help find work

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

Even if I go there with 2500.- 3500. a month, I would budget just like you. I would let my money grow in the bank, so that if I ever had a medical emergency the funds would be there.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Exactly! Just live comfortably.

[@vflandmarkvflandmark5523]

Smart move phillipines dream 👍

[@Eric-qm5xw]

It all depends on your expectations…your resources. Quality city Filipina earns that type of budget. Peoples live on these budgets as they have no choice,let’s be honest about it.

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

I can manage on his budget, but good to know that I will have the backup if needed.I really don't eat out. I enjoy home cooked meals more. Initially I will spend more, till I find where I want to settle there as my second home since I will travel back and forth between the United States and the Philippines.

[@Eric-qm5xw]

@@philippinesdreamorreality I live in the phil’s…with one of my sons and Filipina. Me thinks it’s all about expectations, my Filipina is ex corporate banker in makati…did I want the province lifestyle. Nope…if ya want infrastructure and a nice place it’s gonna cost ya. But if your happy to live basic ..you certainly can. There’s a huge difference with the likes of Cebu and say Manila.

[@rolandmueller7218]

The average Filipino can live off of $250 per month.

[@Ytd69257]

Yes.. boardinghouse and local food will make the trick. Foreigners should give a try for few months.

[@JojieCerteza]

I agree - but you have to breakdown the "hows". If you earn dollar and spend peso - your standards are higher. If you earn peso and spend peso your standards are lower.

[@tony9305]

Sample filipino budget plz...

[@rolandmueller7218]

@@JojieCerteza I temporarily stayed with someone that was on a filipino budget. If I tried myself, I would quickly screw up and exceed the budget.

[@JojieCerteza]

dried foods are very salty, they are also very cheap so you only have few pieces of those + rice. -- considered as poormans diet. But I have a tastebud for it. Here in it's very expensive I think it costs like AUD15.. where as over there costs roughly AUD5 or less. stir fry vegetables or mixed with whatever is actually cheap basically if you live in western countries - try making asian foods - they are cheap! Then count in currency - so in Philippine terms it's cheaper! Try stiry frying stuff and look at your costs. It's not that expensive! Fish is cheaper than meat in Philippines. 1kg of prawns back in 2017 cost me AUD8. ---- again, there are trade offs - the biggest of them all is standards. Majority of western people would litterally spit them out because they are not used to it. Also not that healthy (very salty dried foods). Fresh foods - buy them from wet markets it's cheaper. --- housing: in provinces anywhere between AUD100-300 average or more - poverty line, build what we call bahay kubo or things like coconut houses. -- transport - use local. less than 50c a ride. again standards is the main difference -everyone is trying to westernise so keeping up with the jones has crept into people who earn peso and spend dollar. Where as we earn dollar and spend peso.

[@painrick]

Thanks once again man, superb sunset over Cebu video with fine musical accompaniment, well done Phil, the apartment building you’re in will have to add a few floors after this great advertisement goes Viral ! I’m so grateful for this information.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

I should be on commission!

[@brainout5852]

@@BiggWorldCinema Indeed.. and prices will probably get jacked up even further.. hope you locked in a 1-2 year lease or you plan on moving on.

[@EmpowerWave-ol2ol]

Great info l am the same been living on way under $1000 a mont h for years in Thailand and the Dominican Republic.❤

[@AmericanPieExpat]

You look and sound like the cockney mob boss in Guy Ritchie's movie Rock n' Rolla! That aside, you make several great points! Those higher monthly budgets probably include girlfriend wage! If you just use a freelancer once in a while, 600-700 a month is very doable even here in Thailand!

[@jdtravels5140]

What a wonderful deal for seniors on fixed incomes. I attended a retirement overseas conference in Las Vegas last year. They did not even mention Southeast Asia. They only discussed Mexico, Central/South America, and Europe. I lived in Europe for over 10 years…the weather does not appeal to me. I did like Costa Bravo and Nice.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Strange that they never mentioned Asia. Cheap as chips. Nice is good. Been there a couple of times recently. If I were forced to live in Europe, I'd probably choose Portugal. My sister has a place in Alicante, Spain which is 80% wasteland.

[@macscotty9997]

Please read my comment

[@tonytillotson7435]

Good video. It will give some people hope as most of the other bloggers are declaring $1500 a month minimum required.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Maybe they're embarrassed about frittering away their greenbacks.

[@faronray5765]

If you are good at budgeting, it can be done, especially if you can find cheap rent, eat very cheaply. Most guys can't go without higher food, no AC, no night life, no health insurance and without saving something for a rainy day. Trouble with having very low budgets without backup is that there is breakage, things that go wrong, inflation and fluctuation in the exchange rate that can cut into your budget. Now if you have a good emergency savings backing you, the pressure would be lesson quit a bit. I ran a budget if I were single, knowing what I know now living in the Philippines if I could find rent around $200, my budget ran less than $600 and that was without the items I mentioned above. I live just outside Cebu City myself.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Yeah, things go wrong throughout the year as I listed. Thanks for sharing!

[@whereisgregnow5989]

$600 per month, That's an amazing budget. Great Video! I'm on my way for the Elvis Burger

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Sure is "where is Greg now." One of my subscribers - "Jim/Marian" or whatever he's calling himself this week - who was living at Bamboo Bay, sings your praises. Don't eat too many Elvis burgers!

[@theghostoftravel]

If anyone says you need $3000 you must have that USA living mentality.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Putting the AC where it sticks out over the balcony makes it easier to service. It might have been put in after the building was finished as well. It also depends on the availability of an electrical connection. I agree there’s better places to put it though lol. 😂😊

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

I will definitely stay at those condos on my first trip.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Be quick. They're in demand now!

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

@@BiggWorldCinema I will be Shure to look you up before hand when Its time to make it there.

[@Dan-qm7ho]

Well done..... Also liked the Michael Caine impression... ( Blame it on Rio).... ha ha ha... This was good to see your spreadsheet and analysis of your itemized living costs.... It looks like you have a suitable domicile at a decent standard of quality for a single guy... I think the big take a way from this presentation is the fact you can organize your basic costs and achieve the financial goal of living in a major city in the Philippines with the idea that have a budget. The Budget is the key.... Knowing how to spend money is a serious life skill... Yes... I agree with your about all the KZbinrs who put out such crappy videos about living costs... Most of these guys are train wrecks. It was refreshing to view your video... great job...

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Nice One. Thanks!

[@TheguyfromScotland]

Well I kinda complained to your previous video, but I will give you big thumbs up for this one. To be honest this is what I like British for, they always reasonable people when it comes to reality of spending money.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Kinda complained? Go! Walk out the Door! Just turn around now, cos you're not welcome anymore! hehe

[@vflandmarkvflandmark5523]

Wow...Great view, great swiming pool looking over the city, nice balcany, nice little gym,walking distance to your daily need, quiet neighborhood. Love this video & info. Thank You for sharing😊

[@BiggWorldCinema]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and appreciating!

[@FlowersGaloreFlorist]

Thanks for a very insightful video. I am more interested in Cebu after seeing this video. Once again thanks.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Cebu is great. Have you visited anywhere in the Philippines so far?

[@piratepete4322]

My mate Mick from Chesterfield could do it on half that. He’s a legend world wide.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

He's twice the man I'll ever be.

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

If I can budget here in my Texas, I can definitely budget there, by the way I enjoy your vlogs.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Yes, you can! Thanks for appreciating.

[@fearless6947]

I think you are right. I'm in Bangkok and my cost of living is similar. My condo is 170 pounds. My total expenses is 350 to 450 pounds, I eat out all the time lol. I'm in a prime location and 10 minutes away from bts. I don't get how people spend so much money or don't budget better. I will travel to cebu. I can not stay in Bangkok for too long because of future visa issues. Will have to move. If I go to Cebu I will need a kitchen, just incase I don't like the food lol. Thanks for this vid, helps a lot. I love youtubers that love to budget. You are my kind of guy haha. Other youtubers have too much money to spend, I can not learn from them because I don't really like spending money. I always been cheap and frugal my whole life. Some of these so called youtubers ain't frugal enough

[@platoplombo15]

'You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off' As to the $1.5 K budget, I reckon if you had a steady girlfriend and needed to keep her entertained, her family 'helped-out' on occasion, that could more than double your expenses in short order.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for appreciating! Very true. I'm not into freeloaders.

[@Eric-qm5xw]

Lol a quality city girl ..would like to be wined and dined as the Filipina love romance. You’ll need a lot more then £600..

[@gazzatatts4228]

LEGEND MAN,LOVE THIS VIDEO,,VARY FUNNY,,VARY INFORMATIVE,,LOVED IT

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Glad you enjoyed it Gazza!

[@painrick]

Sunset Over Cebu with fine musical accompaniment.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Cheers Rick!

[@jamesballard6564]

Just discovered your channel, really enjoy it! It's odd though,living in a dense, urban environment; easily 20 stories high and still hear roosters? That would have me climbing the walls! 🤯

[@opsecclassified6469]

My friend...glad to find u on the utubes!!!!

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Welcome aboard! Glad you appreciate the vids.

[@blackgrandpa7652]

Sunshine Shoulders said the same thing you can easily live on less than 1000 dollars if you buy local fresh groceries and cook your meals but most expats cant cook all they know how to do is make reservations and live above thier means thats why they are broke at thier age and complaining about things are to expensive😂😂😂

[@davidheyes4771]

Thanks for sharing, the start of your video actually made me laugh, (I too have a rather juvenile sense of humour), the place looks great where you're staying, decent pool and gym too, and I'm honestly surprised about how little you are able to live on each month there (obviously have to be somewhat frugal I suppose), all in all great video hence subscribed, kind regards from wet, cold and bloody miserable England 😂 🍺🍺👍

[@erikmichael3493]

If $600 is doable to live on in the Philippines 🇵🇭 , there's going to be a massive influx of retirees headed that way. Great information, thanks.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

It's doable, but not a lotta people know that. You're welcome!

[@bigbearhugebear9018]

Its not doable....

[@ryanjones7543]

No health insurance

[@Plough78]

@@ryanjones7543 What's that.... 🤞🤣 *Crap Game*

[@ryanjones7543]

@@Plough78 ...

[@key39762]

thanks for all your videos. now that you are back. can you give us a list of hotels you stayed in on your recent trips that had good wifi. I'm interested in ILOILO, bacolod, Davao, and cagayan de ore. thanks again. also what condo are you living at? does it have a generator? or do you have many brownouts? ...I really need great internet. so I'm looking at the above cities but Cebu might fit the bill.

[@pauld1568]

Thanks

[@BiggWorldCinema]

You're very welcome!

[@stevecaffrey4424]

Mr Fussy-Geezer...thanks for the tips, very useful to know how to live wisely out yonder

[@ericg9092]

This is a very eye-opening video. Thank you! I hope to have a decent income when I retire in 8-10 years, but it's nice to see that you don't necessarily have to spend as much as we do at home in the U.S. to retire in the Philippines.

[@pauld1568]

✈️✈️ Thanks for this video man I’d stay there for sure, that’s my kinda living right there, thanks again 😎

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul!

[@808bear2]

you are living the dream, I even sat through the ads.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Super!

[@meowco69]

This and Tom Yum Lechon have become my new favorite channels to follow.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for your appreciation!

[@tony9305]

Your content is very entertaining to watch compared to the other foreign vloggers that I subscribe to. Thanks for everything that you do. Have a beer or two on me. I am traveling to the Phils again this upcoming January but it will be my first trip to Cebu. Looking forward to checking out IT Park.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

I appreciate that! You'll enjoy IT Park. Check out the rooftop bars.

[@tony9305]

@@BiggWorldCinema You're welcome and will do.

[@macscotty9997]

A couple needs a mnimum of $2,000.-$2,500. per month for a decent quality lifestyle! This will include a healthy diet with fresh chicken, fish and pork plus vegges! Anyone over 60 needs health insurance and try pricing this! Throw in rent, electricity and propane gas. Then there are toiletries, home cleaning chemicals and laundry. Many incidentals always pop up in life. So I can not buy into this $600. per month and find it to be misleading!

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Sounds like you've also swallowed the BS.

[@macscotty9997]

@@BiggWorldCinema I have lived in Davao City twice and refuse to lower my standard of living below middle class. To each his own standard of living!

[@JuniorMurray13]

@@macscotty9997 Hello I was looking to move in the Philippines and I was wondering if you have any remote work me and my gf can get into even if we’re making below 1k a month , I was wanting to move so I could train martial arts to fight professionally and to also get away from the toxic lifestyle of where were living so I’m taking the leap but just need a way to make usd if possible please let me know it would be a blessing and we can set up a video call or I could send my email for you to get to know me more because I understand it'll be hard to make a decision under a youtube comment to see if we’re the right fit to work with you or help find work

[@helenbeltran6275]

Gosh you got a very nice view there. Very nice ambiance, commodities and location. Cebu is the best place to be. ❤ I've subscribed. 😉

[@jmfernelius]

I watch alot of budget videos and I can't understand how someone is spending 2k a month if rent is 500-600. If my rent was 500 a month here I would be able to live on 1000 a month

[@BiggWorldCinema]

I don't think they know where they spend their money. Or they do, but are too embarrassed to reveal, so just say "living on less than $1k isn't possible."

[@bigjohnson7415]

Hoogers ain't cheap!😜😜😜

[@jmfernelius]

@@BiggWorldCinema I agree. I don't think people quite realize how fast $200-$300 adds up on nothing. Then you find your self spending 400-500 hundred a month at 7-11 on redbull and snacks and other things. These add up on coffee here taxi there, Netflix here, brewski there.

[@Plough78]

@@jmfernelius Just recently I really looked into my coffee habits. Realised I had been spending monthly almost as much as I pay for my accommodation. 🤣 *Crap Game*

[@vflandmarkvflandmark5523]

Well those youtube oldman vlog are too old and cant keep track ever dollar go to, thats why they needed 1,600- 2,000 😂

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

You tell them.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

I'm trying! They're still not convinced!

[@carlschleicher5516]

Apartments I'm seeing listed are $500 a month. A couple homes for $200 a month but I want something more. I'm in Cebu.

[@shadowban481]

Doable, one can get into sports/ hobbies that are cheap and get to know locals. A man needs very little to live.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

True. When a lady's in the mix it gets more expensive.

[@yoda6051]

Instant thumbs up

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Much appreciated!

[@thisistheendmyfriend7634]

can hear roosters in the pool shots 😂😂

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Just to prove that I was actually in the Philippines.

[@luckyb4541]

I lived Cebu 5 years. Back check anything you read or hear. Its all subjective depending on your lifestyle and habits. Alcohol tobacco girls add a profound amount to your budget. If you want to live like a bum and eat rice , yeah you can live cheap. Go there for a month and see for your self because me quoting a number is meaningless

[@tony9305]

😆 "I'll only say this once"..... Love it

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Cheers Tony!

[@U.S.Dept.ofHoeflation]

I subscribed after the first 2 minutes 😂😂😂 .

[@BiggWorldCinema]

What took you so long?

[@jasongriffith6225]

appreciate you

[@davelance8692]

Enjoyed your video. Good information. What about female companionship costs? If not steady girlfriend, how much for "rent -a girl"?

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Around 1500 pesos. Not expensive.

[@christasgamingchannel6120]

Living on a Filipino Budget for Php 33,600 Or $600 is living Prince.

[@truckertrow]

That condo ur in used to be the welcome hotel...ino i stayed there in 2015

[@howardberry2105]

It's double if you have a girlfriend😂

[@didierdenice7456]

Bingo ! Exactly 1200 dollars a month, that is... if you are careful ! and if you don't want the boring life of a lonesome single guy 🤔

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Hmm.......

[@bigjohnson7415]

Or more if you're supporting the Baranguay!🤣

[@acapulcoscebu449]

600 dollars is not living it's merely existing. No thanks

[@BiggWorldCinema]

That wasn't the point. People say it's not possible living on less than $1k.

[@f1xpat]

Define living. To me exiting is homelessness.

[@runningmanpg38]

oo cool video, it helps you got the high british pound or others got usd so high,its bit harder on us canadians with lower dollar or australian dollar

[@opsecclassified6469]

@big world cinema do you need a roomate?

[@didierdenice7456]

😂 👍

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Only if you're slim, with nice thrupenny bits and won't eat all my rice.

[@ohno-zx4if]

I’m a solo traveler if I booked a room for a month at Mabolo Garden Flats, am I allowed to bring a single guest into my room. Thanks

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Yes, you can. They just need to sign in and leave their ID at the front desk. Just in case they're a wrong'un and steal your crown jewels.

[@ShawnYt-mc3sk]

I tried to reach out to Larrni but she's AWOL. It's there anyone else to contact?

[@paulsandford3345]

Not sure what pension is in other countries, but in Australia it's just of $500.00 aud a fortnight, so if you can live on that in Australia, you should be able to live on half that in a third world country?

[@kennethsuggs2546]

Hello love your videos wondering name of place u stayed at in cebu for less than 300 a month I’m trying find place stay for month there

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Mabolo Garden Flats.

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

Not exactly living, are you, mate? How you live your life is up to you but I really couldn't do it. I have no accommodation costs because my wife and I own a number of properties, from which we glean about USD 3000 pcm in income. Money is not an issue, so we don't need count our pennies. Our income exceeds our expenses, our family wants for nothing, so we are doing ok. We probably spend about USD 2000 pcm. However, good luck to you if you are content with your life So many people are not.

[@Ytd69257]

Please explain how is your spending different from this video post? Thanks

[@JojieCerteza]

@@Ytd69257 his spending will be parralele to western standards with adjustments. This video - he probably live more or less like your locals. Last time I went there for holidays for 21 days. I spent AUD 200 - travelled locally - so no accomodation needed. Otherwise i would probably spent a bit more. Oh ofcourse, my parents house, so free accomodation and there's local transport. We living in the west are accustomed to walking. I walked it. In short: difference in quality of life. Based on my experiences you can't live off under USD1K per month comfortably in view of some western standards incorporated in it.

[@Nobody0512]

@@Ytd69257Maybe he He actually Lives , $600 a month has nothing listed for entertainment , nothing for dating or traveling ya can not Live on $600 a month ya can survive but cannot live !

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

@@Ytd69257 Schooling for the kids, running a couple of vehicles, whatever food we want - I am vegetarian and tend to eat local produce which is relatively cheap but I do drink a lot of pure fruit juice which can be a bit costly. The kids are allowed pizza a couple of times a week. I also drink too much wine and too many beers than is probably good for me. Fresh brewed coffee, pastries etc. The kids get clothes and shoes when they need them - more often than me in fact. Our houses are all fully equipped with modern conveniences, WiFi, computers, etc, a couple of dogs to take care of, gardens to tend - my wife is obsessed with her plants. We eat out occasionally. And every other day I walk into town and have a coffee and a croissant to have some time to myself and read a book. We are able to take holidays (pre-pandemic) overseas and domestic. I recently went to Bangkok for a long weekend.. Basically, we live simple but not frugal lives. We are not lavish in our expenditure but nor do we skimp on anything. I hope this answers your question.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for commenting. I will survive hehe

[@truckertrow]

Glad uv said that cos im movin there for good in 2 years with just the sale of me house...52..got 15 years to make it last till me state pension....best country...si from liverpool.....philippines needs a scouser😁

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Speke will miss ya.

[@truckertrow]

@@BiggWorldCinema haha

[@Alexinthephilippines]

Enjoyed the monty python cameo

[@BiggWorldCinema]

You're welcome!

[@joeudan4820]

Hey my friend the beetle

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Hey Joe!

[@GOVRETLEO]

I can help to hear the roosters crowing in the distance! For $600 a month? You have to listen to that mate?

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Doesn't bother me. Immune to it now. Better than a crowing filipina.

[@Will-HD]

HAHaHa great start to the vid🤣

[@chrisr525]

First time watching you pal that beginning bit was funny as fuck

[@BiggWorldCinema]

I'm glad you appreciated that my new friend!

[@chrisr525]

@@BiggWorldCinema I pissed my sides. Cheers 🤙

[@davewordsworth1251]

you sound weird

[@paradise6606]

Is there any place a person can live in the Philippines that is quiet and still have nice restaurants and accommodations.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Mabolo in Cebu city is dead quiet. Might be easier finding quiet in the city, than the province where karaoke rules.

[@Curleymctell]

❤Brick Top!

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for watching.

[@marlecmarine5393]

Hilarious Michael Caine impersonation.........:-)

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for appreciating!

[@docwillis3750]

Thanks and can you tell us the specific name of your apartment? Are there any teaching hospitals near by? Thanks Cheers, Buck >

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Mabolo Garden Flats. Not sure about the closeness of teaching hospitals I'm afraid.

[@tarzanztoonz]

i must say youve gotta lovely setov ampsteads!

[@74quo]

You live on what you can afford.....simple 😎

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Exactly! But so many people stupidly comment "ir's not possible." Well, of course it's possible, that's all I've got!

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

How much is it per month.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

15-25k.

[@key39762]

thanks again for your budget breakdown. even if I can't live off 600.00 I'm glad you and others can do it. I will probably run the aircon 24hrs. which will cost me 100 USD or more. lol also factoring in a girlfriend or p4p. add another 200 USD and health care. probably cost another 200+ for a 66yr old man. that will get me to 1100.00 add in another over your budget for food and I'm looking at 1200.00 didn't even factor in transportation. however, if I'm in downtown Cebu it might not be a big deal. always can rent a motorbike to go out and explore the areas.

[@jamesballard6564]

From what I have learned $1,250/ mo should be an absolute minimum.

[@bigbearhugebear9018]

Your talking about living in a 20-25 square meter condo..no thanks..... Food and entertainment 171 per month? that's not living its surviving...1500 is just getting by in Cebu City

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Ok Big Bear, jog on....

[@Nellie-H]

Let's hope you don't drink, don't smoke, don't go out, don't eat western style foods, keep your electric bill low, no aircon. Have no car, no motorcycle. NO girlfriend. Don't travel, don't shop, ... the list is long. If you want to live in a western style home with international food and enjoy certain things, $ 500/month won't work! Please don't give fals hope to newcomers. Supermarket food, electricity, gasoline and else costs you more here as you'd pay overseas.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

$600 does work as I've been doing it monthly for 2 years. Stop typing ridiculous comments.

[@Nellie-H]

@@BiggWorldCinema Read AND understand my comment. If you want all we mentioned. You can NOT do on this budget. Period!

[@ciocoflender007]

You must understand him. His two neurons need more time to process what he reads.

[@sugoidessho]

What are you on, pal?

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Shredded Wheat.

[@sugoidessho]

@@BiggWorldCinema You've been out in the sun too long, Phil. Or dealing with Filipinas has scrambled your grey matter. Time to head back to soggy grey Blighty :)

[@Geoduck.]

Respectfully disagree with your optimistic budget I don't think this is realistic. Can it be done, sure but one would be living at a very very basic level. Again this is my experience and opinion your experiences are your own. Anything less than $1,000 USD is unrealistic. Figure $300-$500 USD rent $100 electric and internet. The location is nice. I've a buddy who lived there last year. Short walk to a large grocery store a longer walk to Ayala mall. That area is reasonably quiet too.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for watching.

[@RadicalSpikee]

Why do you need VPN?

[@BiggWorldCinema]

To watch BBC iplayer/Match of the Day. Obviously.

[@RadicalSpikee]

@Bigg World Cinema Obviously.

[@JojieCerteza]

Let's do convert them in today's currency - might change later in the day/tomorrow Pounds 600 = PHP39K USD600 = PHP33K AUD600 - PHP21K What's the mediaan income - google says PHP44K per month-I am guessing these are for professionals-who's been there for a while. As I read people in (usually) Engineering getting PHP18K per month. Also regional are different it could be half that. There are always trade offs, such as quality of life ofcourse. I've never stayed in big cities. The last time I was there in 2017. I saved up AUD2K including plane ticket of AUD1.3K. Meaning AUD700. I came back home to Australia with AUD500.. yup spent 200 bucks for almost 1 month (3 weeks). Of course you gotta breakdown why 200. Accomodation was free, transport being walking distance, was free.

[@user-tn5hl6lo1m]

Hi Phil, been watching quietly as a sub for awhile now, great vlogs, very entertain to say the least, but, well, can you really do it for only 600usd per month ? ( that's 32k php currently) seems kind of tight, but,,,,,, i suppose if your just single, and not going out every night, (if you know what i mean) maybe,,,,, how about relationships ? like dating or having a girlfriend, surely your monthly will go past that, (for obvious reasons) - but well perhaps as very frugal single person, being very basic, you can do it obviously,,,,,, love your videos, nice condo or place you have, that's important,,,, i also wanted to ask, if you dont mind, if you do its ok, but are you retired and on a fixed income or pension or whats your situation,,,, anyways, cheers

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Hey Silent Subscriber! Thanks for watching. Just wanted to show that living on $600 is possible despite what all the sceptics say. Always been frugal, so it comes naturally. With a filipina it's also possible - I had a live-in girlfriend for awhile. You just need to choose carefully and not a freeloader. Been a photographer all my life. Not retired officially yet. I'm only 62 (almost!) for chrissakes. So what's your age, where you watching from, what's your plan?

[@user-tn5hl6lo1m]

@@BiggWorldCinema Hi Phil, thanks for the reply, I appreciate all your info, shows us whats possible,,,, i am a retired american expat, currently in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, ( mid-60's), trying to enjoy life,,,,, have you been here ? its ok, lots of beaches, and eco-tourism, in other words not cities,,,,and a bit behind the expat attractions, meaning, you have to intend to come here, theres not a big major attraction, just a lot of scenic and "eco" type, beaches, etc, type situations, ( but not at all like Boracay, more low key) ,,,,, it would be nice to meet or email if you want, we are low key,,,

[@fearless6947]

I have a 50 50 relationship with my Thai gf. It's not difficult or impossible. Men are desirable in certain countries. Stay slim and skincare will help. You don't need muscles but just have look after your looks will help.

[@Matthew-gz4oh]

Looks like a lonely survival life, and not a living life as I do.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Good for you. Rock on!

[@vflandmarkvflandmark5523]

Mathew, you got tge money, go and wasted!

[@Eric-qm5xw]

Unfortunately I agree…but if it floats ya boat or more likely it’s because he cannot afford which is also cool. Me…I like nice bars and restaurants …each to there own.

[@lahipster3172]

You where Drunk at the beginning of your travel video

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Can't be too drunk, I'm on a budget remember?

[@georgemanson4196]

The start was painful to watch 😂

[@BiggWorldCinema]

You sound like my ex-girlfriend during sex.

[@georgemanson4196]

hahahaha @@BiggWorldCinema

[@michaelstewart399]

I live on bohol on $1400 per month with respects sir you are insane !

[@BiggWorldCinema]

I know, I'm totally bonkers. Even more so where money is concerned. I'm currently spending $760 pcm in Metro Manila. Stay tuned!

[@stevenlees8504]

Six fow?The Kray's, aight?

[@stevenlees8504]

Great out-ro music as always.Blarmies!...

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for appreciating Steven!

[@kruptwilson6257]

Its Brick Top

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Thanks for watching.

[@fnqwaz5816]

$170 a month for food...wow...you hungry??

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Nope. Eat twice a day. How much d'you need to eat?

[@hermitcell8568]

You need to get inside crank up that air conditioner,grab a few Elvis Burgers ,treble your beer intake ,Then only you are living the Phillipines dream my son ! Avin a laugh es a vin a laugh !

[@tonsmeijers9711]

Whilst staying in the Philippines I coundn't blend out the cock-a-doodle-doo.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Really? Can't hear it now. Maybe I'm deafer than I originally was.

[@facedust07]

are you Jeffrey Dahmer??

[@arseniaallen6574]

I don’t believe it

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Why would ya?

[@klebertravels9857]

Balut and rice😅😅😅

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Wot? You not tried it?

[@John-uc9ou]

No girlfriend no kids don't smoke and no gf family needing help

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Nope Freedom!

[@Coffewithsteve]

600 must be living in poverty

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Is that what poverty looks like to you?

[@larrytaylor9258]

A person that essentially makes no money is no inspiration to me.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Likewise.

[@joelmonkley6177]

I hate those condos there very poorly maintained and cleaned compared to Thailand over priced no thanks good luck living off pagpag

[@williamgrundler5381]

Very creepy.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

What makes it creepy?

[@davidlahner486]

😅. Not even a remote chance of living on a $600 budget. Stop the BS.

[@davidlahner486]

Rent only there but that's it.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

Guess you know better.