I Left The U.S and Retired Early in The Philippines - Here's How...

[@TheSavvyExpat]

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[@ryanap]

hey bro. filipino american. us army veteran. 100%. could use your help in my move to the PI.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

@@ryanap Hey brother, shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I'll see what I can do for you.

[@ryanap]

@@TheSavvyExpat thank you will do. God bless

[@daviddarden1915]

Having lived in the Philippines 🇵🇭 at Clark Air Base back in the day in 1991. I always thought of retirement in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Now age 62 now. I am a widower, my children are grown. Getting close to retirement. Eventually using the American Military 🪖 Philippines 🇵🇭 sponsored SRRV program. So, soon hopefully to make this happen. Thank you for this video.

[@Mariel-Aureen]

I know so many Filipinos want the American dream and here I am wanting to move back. 😢

[@spiritedgarage]

Same

[@Rebewfloda]

What for dreams ?Life can be hard of all place of this planet US ?a lot of homeless over 55 Millions have not Healthy insurance?some life in the Car 🚗 🎉

[@janettet2688]

I wish I can find a Philippines born US citizen who retire early in Philippines in KZbin I need info

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Same here, that was the case with us too.

[@errolcoxx]

@@janettet2688that is me and my wife we are less than 30yo moving and retiring in metro Manila next month with our cat and dog! Wish us luck!

[@323ddg]

I think parting your hair on the side, clean cut business-style, would look fabulous on you

[@poundtrader1414]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LennefalkStudios]

Hugely inspiring, considering relocating to Manila after a decade in north Asia, and this sounds amazing 🌆😊

[@Spy-hp8ki]

I guess the "American Dream" is to save money, leave the country, and live like kings and queens.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Nowadays, yes.

[@alejandrojrgrengia8606]

Youre right

[@JKbaby222]

absolutely true

[@user-id1xg3ut5w]

Moving to Uganda is cool weather here and cost of living is cheap too

[@johnramos3335]

Can you do some interview with retired military and share their experience.

[@setha360]

Dazel TV youtube is a retired military even shows tricare in PI

[@maeaeiaeoaio701]

Look up some KZbin videos that has ex US Military who have moved in the Philippines.

[@Ram.73]

Mike from That Philippine Life just had recent video in regards to rental in Dumaguete. You can rent a whole house with 2-3 bedrooms for $600 and across the street is a beach.

[@davidtoro4218]

that is wasting money. With that, you start to build your house. or pay to own a house

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Very affordable prices however Dumaguete doesn’t seem like it has much to offer. I’ll have to visit myself tho.

[@sincman]

Ya but it's Dumaguete. That's comparing prime rib to a Big Mac

[@keith4826]

@@davidtoro4218 you will not own the land your house is built on 🤔

[@ColoniaMurder20]

here my province in Davao City.. you could rent below 200$ with very cheap food especially fruits since its main agriculture province in Davao City.

[@kahawaiihele]

Central location and ease of travel throughout Asia, makes the PI a great place especially Manila. Personally, I can only handle larger cities for a short period, but I do choose to homebase in BGC for the reasons cited, central in the PI and BGC is a quick shot to NAIA. From here, you can hit everywhere from Seoul and Tokyo up north, to Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Min, Singapore/Kuala Lumpur, down to Jakarta. Any of these place can be $200 USD or less, some a good bit less. Heck a quick roundtrip to Taiwan, or Hong Kong is right around $100 USD.

[@gandalfstormcrow8439]

😬 you really want to fly over the Pacific Ocean for $50?😂

[@kahawaiihele]

@@gandalfstormcrow8439 huh?

[@gandalfstormcrow8439]

@@kahawaiihele 😌 sorry, boss, the joke is I'd feel safer flying in a plane that has plenty of gas money

[@kahawaiihele]

@gandalfstormcrow8439 I have a feeling you fly nowhere. You font know what your talking about.

[@MattSchreier-ox8bw]

Hi Evan this is the second time that I am sending a comment on your videos. I tried to get the 15 helpful steps on moving to the Philippines and put my name and email in and I got a email that says that this is a private site and I could not access it. I sent a comment to you about this and never received a reply. I asked JJ the lonely bull in Asia questions 4 different times on his channel and he replied every time. I subscribed to your KZbin channel and I thought you would treat your subscriber better than this. There are many other KZbinrs that I subscribe to that have always responded to my comments. This is important to me because I am planning on staying in BGC for 6 months and Thailand for 6 months when I leave the United States soon.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Hi Matt, sorry about that. I don't always see all of the comments that come through on my channel and I try my best to respond to them all. Here's the link to our 15 step checklist - learn.thesavvyexpat.com/checklist-steps If you have any issues with this link, please shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@abpantaleov]

Nice topic 😊👋

[@apoloestrada2908]

Thanks for the video, my monthly budget is $1500 and I live in Tunasan, Muntinlupa City plus don't rely living pension to pension, you need extra savings and emergency funds. I'm very happy enough not paying any mortgage or rent. I know 5 farangs living there and all military veterans.

[@baithoven8728]

The main problem as far as i am aware of, with those yearly or quarterly renewable insurances is, that on renewal, if you fell sick while you where covered with some kind of chronic, or long treatment condition, they(and of course all other insurance companies) will treat it as preexisting condition. If that treatment is expensive, your premiums will go bonkers or you may not be able to get insured at all anymore, if you cannot cover that.

[@davidtoro4218]

usa expats are crazy they think they are millionares and they don know that they have a pension monthly not more only that,they dont work in a company in the phillipines

[@TheSavvyExpat]

True, that’s very important to consider

[@lulucastillo7269]

That is my concern the medical expense….

[@dustinquinton]

$1,500.00/month in GBC! My budget is going to be $2,340.00/month in Cebu or Dumagete. That includes housing ($700) ,utilities ($235) , transportation ($150), health insurance/dental/vision ($175), visa($30) phone ($50) and $1,000.00 for food/entertainment. I will still have plenty of money left over. And yes, I commented on this video for someone to respond back if I’m budgeting correctly?

[@michaeljakeusman]

traffic is worse in cebu. im assuming your in IT park. its a "bubble city" but its a small bubble. to get places, the traffic is on par with manila. now if youre asking for if youre bugeting correctly, i can only say this. if you can afford it then its good. as you adjust, you will find cheaper places. just stick to the rule, if you feel youre getting ripped off, then you might probably are. just find better options.

[@dustinquinton]

@@michaeljakeusman thanks for the reply.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

You're overpaying rent.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

​@@michaeljakeusmanmight probably. Texan, I guess.

[@rabukan5842]

You are right about Dumaguete. There are now too many expat Vloggers there who keep selling the idea of retiring to Dumaguete, which is, IMHO, making it a place to not retire to. My fiancee is from there, and we are very concerned that it's grown way too fast and is now much more expensive (and increasingly so) with too much traffic. Because of this, we might have to go elsewhere to get away from all that.

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

Dumaguete is dirty, stay away

[@johnconstantinelegaspi2790]

try other cities within Metro Manila, like Valenzuela or Caloocan, or Bulacan province. The quality of air is better, Valenzuela is like a province but within NCR and has great ammenities and peaceful.

[@siscointernational]

Panglao is nice and Bohol is beautiful in general. Make sure you visit Boracay, especially the areas away from White Beach. Puka Beach and Newcoast are really cool.

[@user-id1xg3ut5w]

Hi Uganda try moving to Uganda too the weather here and cost of living is cheap too

[@marianeil6630]

Boracay is beautiful, it's a paradise, just take etrike in seeing the whole boracay, it's cheaper to ride, visit the keyhole area, very impressive and spectacular.

[@noname-yk9oi]

Thank you for sharing this video. It's been very helpful...

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Nice interview. When are you doing one with me? I'm going back to NYC soon, so don't miss that chance! 😎

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Hey man, can you shoot me an email so that we can get together? [e-mail]

[@user-id1xg3ut5w]

Hello try Uganda for your retirement too the weather and cost of living is cheap too.

[@cordapio7478]

@@user-id1xg3ut5w , wtf, you’re here again? You’re all over KZbin bro? Are you a bedridden person with all of your time spends in commenting on various social media outlets? Lol 🤪😩😩😩🤬🤬🤬

[@keepingupwithmrsk]

Looking forward to my retirement too and because of my husband, I’m retiring in Pinas too! I’ve been living in USA for about 44yrs now, born and raised in Cavite. So I know how it feels to move back to the Philippines and lives the life of queen for me. First of all, I cannot wait to have someone prepare my food for me. But on the other hand, I can’t wait to do some charity work for our kababayan there in Pinas. May I know the place you did this interview in BGC?

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

The whole key is health insurance or big money saved for emergency, that is the number 1 problem for expats here in cebu. So many have to return to USA cause of no money and health insurance

[@waisinglee1509]

It always comes down to medical expenses. Always. One may be in good health in their sixties but, if things go downhill in the later years, the medical expenses will ramp up.

[@marianeil6630]

Anywhere you go, you need money, so stay healthy, or get Travel Health Insurace

[@mar-rosesadventuresabroad5911]

I love watching videos like this. It's very inspiring. I want to retire early too and live back in the Philippines.

[@jnsa9454]

JJ talk about the "enough" factor. You took a cut in pay but the option to relocate was better. Talk thru that process to let go instead of chasing the money only.

[@brucedavis6244]

My Dad and My family grandparents Uncle are from Nebraska

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Awesome. Where in Nebraska.

[@mochapoundcake]

5:34 This may just be the push I need to retire now. We’ll know soon enough. 😁

[@AL-vw7kx]

15k here in U.S. is either a house mortgage or apartment to rent... that's it! I heard Malaysia is also way cheaper than Philippines.. quality of everything tops it as well.

[@EndlessTravels]

Malaysia is a weird one, I think its best to Visit for their 3 month VOA and try it out The "Cutlure" makes the life in Malaysia def not an Asian one

[@AL-vw7kx]

@@EndlessTravels nah .. we have more weird stuff in the Philippines these what makes it unique and more fun there😂😂

[@maggieeugenio9848]

Interesting topics

[@user-id1xg3ut5w]

Moving to Uganda is cool and weather is friendly, cost of living is cheap

[@jshepard152]

Uganda has 9x more violent crime than the US, and we have a fair amount of crime here.

[@sincman]

Too funny. I just watched his video interviewing you. It's like okay cut, now my turn.....welcome savvy expats 😅

[@TheSavvyExpat]

exactly haha!

[@blackknifearmyboy4011]

Could you do a video on the cost of living in the province. I’ll be moving to the Philippines in October this year I plan on living in the province because I hate cities I like country life. I’m 45 and retire with a permanent $4+ monthly income.

[@alejandrojrgrengia8606]

You will have nice living in Philippone province even 2T expenses a month

[@rcardoosuna6491]

He mentioned he retired early, however, did not say at what age he retired? What age for him is early? Also, when going through his budget, what monthly salary does he pay his Filipina girlfriend? As it would probably not usual a younger good looking Filipina girl would stay with him for free. They usually want some type of financial benefit. Especially if the guy is a much older foreigner.

[@roselynschannel]

Wow congratulations

[@helenpalomar8321]

BGC is a rich place & more expenssive, many places near like subdivisions u can save more money., instead of supermarket u can buy in wet market fresh & not too much expensive., more power nice vedio.,

[@JoyofRVing]

But some people don’t like that kind of life. Some have better retirement financial status than others. I know in my case I would prefer to retire in a city like BGC.

[@peterumpad4239]

I lived in NE for 30 years. I retired in Cebu City 2 Years Ago. Wow Nebraska! Go Huskers!

[@shanehayes9349]

Nice! We have a condo in Cebu that we airbnb. Just got back from Cebu and had a blast. Back in Dallas, TX now. What part of Cebu are you at?

[@kamaukambon7772]

CAN A FAMILY OF 5, 3 KIDS AND 2 ADULTS LIVE COMFORTABLY IN BGC ON A MONTHLY INCOME OF $4300 US ???

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Absolutely

[@kutnahora100]

$4300 is equivalent to P240,000 which is a huge sum per month.

[@kamaukambon7772]

@@kutnahora100 IT CAN GO REALLY FAST TRUST ME HAHAHA. LUCKILY I'VE BEEN LIVING IN THE PI FOR 6 YEARS AND MY THINKING HAS ADJUSTED CLOSER TO THINKING LIKE A FILIPINO WHEN IT COMES TO SPENDING. FOOD IS THE BIGGEST COST BECAUSE WE DON'T EAT FILIPINO STYLE WITH MORE RICE THAN ULAM.

[@rebeccaferry6830]

That's a lot of money in the Philippines, but you need to save some from that amount every month bcoz you didn't know when severe inflation hits the Philippines. But you and your family will live comfortably w/ that amount ,

[@kamaukambon7772]

@@rebeccaferry6830 IT'S PRETTY SEVERE ALREADY COMPARED TO WHEN I FIRST MOVED HERE. HOUSING PRICES ARE PRETTY INSANE.

[@klopossa2]

I'm looking forward to going back to my wife there. Great vid..

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks my friend 🙏

[@marianeil6630]

Go back now, what are you waiting???

[@Gotcha-xy7fv]

Never been to the Phillipines but just from youtube seeing 60+ year old men acting like 16 year old girls with the drama videos make Dumaguete unappealing.

[@nancydelosreyes1501]

We are thinking of retiring in Philippines but our concern is health insurance.

[@Matthew-gz4oh]

Why live in BGC if you don't have the budget or want to spend to enjoy a big city lifestyle?

[@teodoromanahan6627]

No more American Dream its gone, i just retired January 3 and moving back to the Philippines, i will be sending my stuff to the Philippines via balikbayan box.

[@HectorGubat]

I have a family of four with 1 adult child needing a caregiver around 12 hrs a day. Given my situation, is $125K annual passive income before taxes sufficient to have a comfortable life in BGC?

[@Once800-]

I bought a little bit of chicken, scoop of rice (I don’t eat rice), & a small salad for $15. This was two days ago.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Whereabouts was this?

[@Once800-]

@@TheSavvyExpat - 100% not in the Philippines.

[@bigrichdude]

As a retirement specialist. So many Americans are being foolish by staying in the USA 🇺🇸 on a fixed income of say. $4,500 to $6,000 per month. And clipping coupons and scared about inflation. One can live in Thailand. Or the Philippines or Vietnam or Bali for under $1,000 per month per person. Max. And. For someone 60+ and has some retirement cash. This can be placed in an annuity for a lifetime income stream that never runs out.

[@ugotmalenurse]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 *I planned to move back to the Philippines after my wife and I retired*. *Then 3 grandkids came into this world*. *I could not leave the U.S. because I wanted to be a part of at least their childhood years and spoil them a little bit*. *We are now thinking of visiting the Philippines sometime this year*. *We are pretty excited!*

[@sherylcastro5688]

What is JJ’s YT channel!!!!

[@TheSavvyExpat]

www.youtube.com/@JJthelonelybullinasia

[@gandalfstormcrow8439]

Lots of interviews. How's the country club? Spa? Get out more.😜

[@Anthonyoutsidethebox]

Soooo what did you buy and how much did you spend? Planes ain’t cheap 😅 even the old ones cost a lot.

[@arnelalcomendras4999]

China officers a Permanant Residence Visa, which is relatively low in cost. Philippines has SSRV Retirement Visa which REQUIRES ($10,000) to be put in the hands of Philippines banks, where they can revoke on a mere whim.... That is $10,000 down the drain (risk). China offers far more for Retires with a Pension. Philippines Very Restrictive Rules says "my way or the highway". Keep in mind that the golden highway of Retirees Money ($$$$$$$$) rejected by Philippines, speeds on past the Philippines and lands in the Economy of China! Thank you China. That is smart business indeed. This money can be used to expand China's economy and influence in the world. Smart China!!!

[@GUITARTIME2024]

No one wants to live in China.

[@jjdelamo6246]

Retire in the Philippines. Live like a king on $2,000/mo budget.

[@davidtoro4218]

30kpesos/40k pesos for rent that crazy.even if had money i would not rent with that prices,thins gringos are crazy

[@poundtrader1414]

$700 is very good price

[@TheSavvyExpat]

If you expect to pay less than that you’ll get what you pay for. Philippines isn’t dirt cheap.

[@youngandfree93]

$40k pesos is like 700 that's very cheap.

[@poundtrader1414]

@@youngandfree93 people think they gonna come here and pay $150 per month and get something good, not in BGC

[@davidtoro4218]

@@TheSavvyExpat i have seen good condos in pasig makati taguic for 14,15,16,17,20k,but this gringos have money so they are stupid they can flush there money,i know alot of people how live in nice condos with that prices.

[@travellingcoulters248]

How about US citizen healthcare

[@jayyaj7197]

You can't even find meal at that cost in Mintal!

[@breakage959]

brother u need to fix your audio its way to low.....

[@shanehayes9349]

Yep! Had headphones on and someone msg'd me on FB. RIP ears. LOL

[@marizdg27]

what’s his vlog name?

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@jjthelonelybullinasia

[@petergruening2893]

What location are you talking about., you assume everyone knows the abbreviations you use

[@nicholascherry5962]

It feels like the dude in the background, is always in the same lobby as you are when these videos are filmed lol

[@TheSavvyExpat]

We got a stalker lol

[@teodoromanahan6627]

Photo bomber at the back,

[@sgtusa90]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO !!!!!! LEAVING The AMERICAN NIGHTMARES ( THX to BRANDON ) And Heading EAST (ASIA ) :-}}

[@williamcolucci447]

what is BGC?

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Bonifacio Global City. It's located in Taguig in Metro Manila.

[@ceburockhead]

It more of a high end modern district in Manila Philippines

[@darrylk808]

Never got sick on Thai street food? The problem with Thai food is it'll burn you twice, if you know, you know.😂

[@dancode9738]

I'm a single guy with a live in girlfriend... what?! lol

[@KB3TLE]

WOW -- $1500 budget - for 2 - in BGC (!) - but somewhat frugal or thrifty is needed ? --- A single expat who wants to be alone - must be able to live on less than $1500 (?) - '''if''' - he refrains from the extravagance (?) it would seem ? 🤔 Rent is really the big expense here ? > Perhaps a more frugal studio could save some more $ in the budget ?

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

Cotmparing prices of buying food in a US airport to in SE Asia. Yeah, "granted" that's just plain old social media crap.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

That’s not the point. Food in general in the states is just far more expensive than here.’

[@petergruening2893]

Acr card, what is that

[@marianeil6630]

That is for Tourist, ID, you have to go to Bureau of Immigration Philippines to obtain it, go there personally, needs Philippines address. I think, if you will stay longer, for Philippines identification.

[@marianeil6630]

You could use this for opening a Philippine bank account

[@ronfreeman4687]

Very frustrating. Where the f is BDC? Wow. Do you think Philipeeines veterens are the only people watching.

[@benzel1811]

It’s BGC in Manila

[@bert-bb3cm]

that americano coffee must be very hot because you are trying to drink it 20 times Where’s the pandesal and keso (queso)?😅😅😅

[@wolseon]

They just want more secure living,if they found out u have nothing good luck with u!

[@tcs831usa]

Vlogger alert: if you heard of the place you want to go , its touristy.

[@culturechangers5911]

You need to fire your barber bro

[@kennethtennysfan6101]

I see these interviews with people who are retiring on a budget and bragging about saving 6 bucks here and there. How about a contrary view? I am a 67 year old male (single) in very good health. I am thinking of checking out the PI in November, 2024, with the idea of finding a nice Philippina to spend time with. Through Pensions and smart investing I have a passive income of over $300K a year, which is well over $200K after paying taxes. I am sure there are other older men, like myself, who are in the same situation and are tired of western women, and life in the USA. So, I am thinking of making KZbin videos of my experiences on that kind of income. Unless the Savvy Expat beats me to it!

[@TheSavvyExpat]

That’s the kind of lifestyle we’re looking to document on the channel - the high life! Better yet, what you be down to be on the channel?

[@user-yv3bf5qo1q]

JJ Browntooth needs a dentist

[@mayabeau1916]

What’s happening to your hair? Ah Baka Yan ang trend sa mga kabataan ngayon. ❤

[@theadventuresofaplainjane2504]

I always hear foreign men dating Filipina women. What about foreign women dating Filipino men? 😮🤔

[@TheSavvyExpat]

There’s a few occasions of that

[@jocelynjack]

My tenant is. the guy is a filipino, wife is a full blooded blonde american lol.

[@errolcoxx]

I am a Filipino with an American wife moving to the PH next month. 😊

[@lillyofthevalley7937]

Filipino men are intimidated with foreign women. They are worried they will be under the saya😂

[@jaymeez]

I see the wireless mics on you guys but the audio is still absolute trash. WTF happened?

[@skillfuldabest]

I’m listening with headphones and it’s fine.

[@albertburgos6538]

The interviewee is better off living in another country, like Thailand or singapore. He is just too focused on his inconveniences. Never heard him discussed about the best the country provided him. I bet the Philippines will not be very sad when you hit the airport. Just leave pls.. Just my two cents.

[@apmail6]

I feel sorry for the individual that makes life altering decisions solely based on KZbin videos. The math says that the probability of success is against you.

[@jg7088]

When I heard "60s dating girls in their 20s" 😂😂😂

[@bodyloverz30]

I bet he is actually gay, with this girl front.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

It’s the Philippines baby 😎

[@TheSavvyExpat]

@bodyloverz30 nope

[@bodyloverz30]

@@TheSavvyExpat I meant old guy you were interviewing.

[@jocelynjack]

How is it possible a 20 year old girl will date a 60 plus? of course its for security. Money. The only difference is, the Filipina will return you the favor and will love you for real. But come on, it all starts with $$ and security in their mind. Otherwise, if a 20 plus filipina is a doctor and financially secured, would she date a 60 year old foreigner? absolutely NOT.

[@romyromano]

Can you also include their monthly medical expenses... thanks

[@user-yz4rk7my7x]

Why would one do this . A third world country . Street trash all ove , food not so great , , traffic, just about everything a burden . bank system Hospital the pay system , internet , electric on and off. Long line waiting paying bill No on line paying water bill . Etc

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I pay everything through electronic transfer. No issues with black outs. Good is great in BGC. I can walk everywhere so traffic isn't an issue.

[@eyeswideopen7126]

Im a single guy..but i have a girlfriend who lives with me. Ok playa 😂

[@lickasto00]

mASTER CLASS? WHAT!! good HUSTLE THOUGH.

[@cordapio7478]

I was about to subscribe to his channel but no, he might be thinking that his channel will grow fast by using different countries in Asia that he’ll traveling at. If you decide to have your base and blog here permanently in the Philippines you’ll definitely earn lots of Filipino subscribers-Filipinos are addicted to social media-put that in your mind. You can only get millions of Filipino subscribers if you’ll permanently and regularly here in Manila. For now, we will not subscribe to you yet, sorry🤪

[@Scamander1417]

Are you an expat? I don't think so. Your comment is irrelevant.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Cool

[@tracymorgan5386]

Don’t be sorry because I have the feeling that young man is going to soon have hundreds of thousands of subscribers without you.