I Live Better in The Philippines Than I Did in The U.S For Cheaper - My Story

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Subscribe to JJ's Channel For Valuable Insight youtube.com/@JJthelonelybullinasia Savvy Guides - FULL Guide on BGC, Philippines www.thesavvyexpat.com/

[@ItsmeMimimg]

Filipino service in the Philippines and abroad is always top notch! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 No doubt about that!

[@jackyshultz995]

Better to go to the country rather than LDR. Its more safe and better for the man seeking for a serious relationship. There are great woman in the Philippines but check and verify.

[@Eric-qm5xw]

There are pro’s and cons, if your in a specific percentile..it’s easy online. Which is the opposite in the west ..ya cannot get past the age thing in online dating. Your actually better to online date if ya want a Filipina(as they like slightly older guys) here’s why, 1, you can fully check them out 2, stick to your wants and needs. For instance ..single ..no kids ..educated..(and want I mean by that is professional, I found out that bankers were a good bet, and I’m not talking Bpi Cashiers) if ya were in your home country I would hope ya would not date the poorest youngest uneducated girl right …so think about it.

[@Eric-qm5xw]

@@josephinealquinto8809 Lol my partner is great 👍

[@Paul-McB]

@@Eric-qm5xw "...single, no kids, educated professional.. " You just eliminated most of the available Filipinas. I realize you probably got the one off, but the few doesn't represent the norm.

[@Eric-qm5xw]

@@Paul-McB Ya get what ya wish for fella, I’ve dated a plethora and then realised…better to go for the above. Last three were all bankers ..one was high in JP Morgan …big house in Manila..but had a kid and I’m not down with that. It’s just like a job …the province girls are ten a penny…that’s not to say they are not great girls. But they are not sophisticated etc..and the likelihood is that you’ll have a plethora of family asking for money ..money. Don’t settle ..

[@Paul-McB]

@@Eric-qm5xw I will take your advise, thanks

[@unclecharles3617]

JJ is spot on about everything. My wife and I have been happily married for 10 years. We met on a free dating site but the next day we exchanged our Facebook info and moved our conversation there. We both had our subscription on Facebook for many years and it gave us both the opportunity to explore each other's past history and friend and family interactions. As far as age gap goes I agree with JJ's point of "what would you talk about.". My wife and I are only 4 years apart .... I like Neil Young, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Led Zeppelin. She likes Elvis and Tina Turner 😂. We both enjoy nature and gardening. Life is good👍

[@edm8037]

He got the right words that i was looking for. saying "BGC is such a bubble" As a Filipino, i couldnt agree more. Poverty in the Philippines hasnt changed because of corrupt politicians.

[@BobJohnson-xg9ng]

Just got back from 2 month trip, wife's province, plus many tours, and a stay in Manila. Yes, there's 'bubbles' in Manila, but the traffic is so horrendous you can't live in metro Manila. Electricity is so high, no one has AC (except maybe bedroom), so if you're not doing anything you're sitting around sweating. Bathroom facilities mostly consist of a toilet with no tank and a bucket of water. No tp anywhere. Third world poverty, dingy neighborhoods, congestion. Still, miss picking ripe papayas from trees in the yard, someone proudly showing me through their cardboard shack, 1000 of my closest new family members who call me "Uncle Bob."

[@valarmorghulis8139]

​​​@@BobJohnson-xg9ngam from Negros Island then studied college here in Metro Manila. When I came here in 2014 I was also shock. My head hurts from the smoke of the vehicles. And it is so noisy and crowded here. Due to job opportunity I am still staying here but I will move back to the province soon. My mom have a 1 hectare land in the mountains, I will just look for a work from home job and find a good offgrid wifi like starlink to maintain a peaceful life away from here.

[@nat0106951]

@@valarmorghulis8139 yeah . I got a WFH job in manila. Rented a beach house in boracay. But I also have a 1 bedroom condo in BGC. switching them out every month.

[@KnH07]

It us the job of the politicians in the Philippines to make tge lives of the Filipinos well. What a stupid thinking.

[@cheguevara5560]

​@@BobJohnson-xg9ng100 % Cebu is the same ,you cant even cross the road from your hotel without taking risk being hit by the car or bike ,crazy ! So yes province is defintely better place to retire than big cities in Phillipines to chaotic and not relaxing to live .

[@Mark-in-Texas]

It was reassuring to hear of JJ's positive experience in BCG, and of his low monthly budget. I've been thinking a lot about my future retirement and moving somewhere that will provide a better quality of life for my budget. I'll try to spend time in several countries, before picking a place to settle down. Thanks for another great video, Evan.

[@jmm3688]

I would highly suggest the Philippines. First, the people are amazing. Second, the language. Unless, one of the countries you plan on visiting to live, you speak the native tongue. Women are amazing. Of course, you have to be wise!! And it’s fairly cheap, especially in the province. In the province people will greet you all the time!! Just remember no where’s perfect!! And remember the reasons why you moved here. I love how green it is here, I’m always thanking God for allowing me to live in such a beautiful place!!!

[@bradleymiller7375]

​@@jmm3688BCG is not Philippines living! It's high price in Philippines!

[@dominicbuilder]

@@bradleymiller7375 that is correct

[@dominicbuilder]

try Davao City... it is much cheaper here and good peaceful place to live. should you decide i can design and build your house here(will do all, provide the lot property as well), just as i did for an American, Australian and Dutch foreigners...they of course married a Filipina enabling them to own properties here in the Philippines (it's a law)

[@bradleymiller7375]

@dominicbuilder if I wrote it, then it's correct in my eyes!

[@Zee_1003]

it's ok JJ, you're speaking from experience and you're just stating an observation and observations and opinions can change over time as you learn more about the country. no one can invalidate that.

[@hi-tych]

J is doing exactly what I'm gonna do. Retire early in Asia and start making content. I can't wait until I visit next year.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Take the leap of faith. You won't regret it.

[@Eric-qm5xw]

Ya will need something a little different …most vloggers are all the same. My gf…wants to do it…me thinks she will get a lot haters as she’s a modern corporate banker ..western guys will see her as being spoilt etc etc. But good luck fella ..GLTA.

[@johnclark7973]

The tax authority and the immigration authority in the Philippines is cracking down on expat KZbinrs. They are starting to require you to have a business visa. You cannot make money on KZbin while on a tourist visa or an SRRV....

[@roninbushito]

@@Eric-qm5xwmost of ph based vloggers are boring

[@roninbushito]

@@johnclark7973most of these kano ph vloggers don’t even pay bir taxes on a tourist visa

[@stecar9122003]

I have always liked living in the country and it's the same way in the Philippines where I like the province life but BGC really seems like a great place to live even though I'm not a city person. There really are a lot of good points to living there and so many things to do there. Things are really expensive here in California and to live in the Philippines it's like winning the lottery. Not everything is cheaper in the Philippines but the majority of things are cheaper meaning less expensive. Having a house in Silang, Cavite I'm only about an hour out of Manila and I don't have a house payment. So it's not too bad for me if I ever want to go there.

[@MrWackydoodles]

the good thing about living in BGC is you're literally 30 minutes away from the airport. You can pretty much fly out to a new country or local destinations every week.

[@konaranger599]

VERY GOOD INTERVIEW..

[@AkilezNewEngland]

I am so proud of you Young Man. Your Channel has grown up just like you. Keep up the great job you are educating us with Finance, Life etc. your parents should be proud of you. I am. Take Care!❤

[@tedsell1455]

Very Professional and interesting

[@TheSavvyExpat]

That made my day, I really appreciate that ❤️

[@mariapug]

I’ve always been curious of the experiences of expats in the Philippines including what motivated them to move here. You chose your questions well. Thank you!

[@Eric-qm5xw]

Cost of living and the peoples …weather …oh and the beautiful Filipina.

[@jetd9716]

There's a saying when you hit your 50's you have 2 friends, 60's no friends. So yes, have to say loneliness is #1 reason and most men going to the Philippines. Once you hit Manila airport your loneliness is gone!! LOL

[@Eric-qm5xw]

@@jetd9716 The province girls will look ya…wallet.lol 😂

[@bradleymiller7375]

​@@jetd9716speak for urself!

[@dominicbuilder]

Davao City is way cheaper and good-peaceful place to live,,, i can design and build your house here should you decide...i've done this to an Australian married to Filipina...also to an American and Dutch married to Filipina... our law require foreigner to own properties if the are married to a Filipino

[@ilowcoast]

4:14 HE SAID THE POVERTY I FELL ON MY CHAIR, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN, EVEN IN THE STATES THERE IS A LOT OF HOMELESS PERSONS,

[@katolau]

...great content, also the format and editing kept it moving at a nice pace...I found it most interesting when the discussion turned to filipinas and relationship expectations. JJ indicated the women were looking to be taken care of and will love in return. I personally see that as transactional. JJ defines transactional as a give and take, you understand what they are expecting and they understand what you are expecting in return. That's not unconditional love...unconditional vows are in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer...I make this distinction because some expats try impressing filipinas with an expectation that they cannot actually meet and wonder why it goes sideways after courting is done and the actual relationship begins. Be yourself, understand expectations and what type of relationship this really is and everyone will be ok. Just don't fool yourself or anyone else. You may find unconditional love, but if not, know it for what it is...be it in PH or anywhere else...

[@asianpopmedia]

I'm lucky to discover your channel before it gets popular with over 100k subscribers. I've been living in Europe, but I'm a native Filipino who settled down for good in Quezon City, with a traditional house in the province just a few hours away from Baler (a surfing town) facing the Pacific Ocean. And thank you for featuring JJ, I just subscribed to his channel too!

[@ca8547]

Awesome vid kababayan! I’m going home next year @ 40. God bless!

[@ElmerAgcaoilietong]

Ist,great interview...

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Appreciate the kind words Elmer!

[@aeryeon8877]

Hi, Evan. I'm just glad I chanced upon your channel here in KZbin. I'm Filipino, but now a US citizen living here in California. It felt weird

[@lordumas]

Loving all these collabs

[@Nighthawk2211]

Great conversation!

[@tedlasalvia9668]

Great interview Evan and Jeff!

[@gwitproductions5505]

Great video Bro's 👋👍💪

[@quadmedia]

like that explanation. thanks for giving respect to our Filipina women

[@Mao-Digs-Escariote]

Let's wait the ongoing mass transport system and new roads being constructed right now especially the subway trains.

[@toddmaek5436]

Bro I was in the military for 15 years and have met and been in the homes of plenty of soldiers with Fillipino spouses and pit lucks etc. I have NEVER heard ANYONE complain about Fillipino food lol not ONE single time

[@ciwanechris1428]

Good video men! Thank you for informations and thank you again for sharing your video! I like it! I watch your video from Canada! Good job 😁👍

[@sgb.3999]

Brilliant interview.

[@AresGodofWar]

Don't know where I encountered JJ's channel but I'm already subbed to him.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

You’re subbed to the right channels then 🙌

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thanks for watching. I really do appreciate it.

[@johnclark7973]

​@@JJthelonelybullinasiaWhat is your age? It's important to know for the context of your advice. Which seems like really good advice by the way.

[@JRVelasco]

I have always felt that residing in Greenbelt or Rockwell can be quite costly. Hmm.

[@PinoyZo1]

Like I said last video, Starlink literally makes internet so much better in Philippines. You can live in providence too.

[@Thrivinglife3835]

Exactly! I bought 10 of them.

[@rogerrose4845]

Starlink working well in province areas. I think if I have battery power station I can have smooth internet. Do you find this true.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I'm curious if starlink would be viable in large cities with tall buildings because isn't it more line of site? Meaning if the satellite is positioned a little lower in the sky wouldn't the buildings block its signal?

[@Tim_281]

Good interview guys, much enjoyed.

[@PeterK153]

Personally I find interviews like this very interesting. Some other people do them but they are much older than you. A young person asking the questions and doing the interviews might just be a point of difference. Just my opinion. Cheers

[@bobbythespaceghost51]

Excellent information!!!

[@eyeseeyu]

Philippines is strategically distanced to any major big city in Asia from North West Hongking Macau Taiwan Japan Korea to South West parts Singapore Malaysia Brunei Indonesia to as far as India......and on the east it's the closest to the United States (Guam 3hrs away) and Micronesia Islands, Palau and Hawaii....

[@MrTravolta24]

Great interview!

[@TheMariaDeLuna]

totally love this episode a lot because it is all about bringing awareness.

[@labellauk]

For foreign male looking for someone permanent, for sickness & in health one must have all eyes & ears 😊 Filipinas are just like any other women. Nothing better than spending sometime to observe & find out what a person is really like.

[@SirPeteWindsor]

Great video, as always. It's helping me hugely in choosing where to move. Salamat, mate. Keep up the excellent work. 🚀

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

Great interview Evan, thanks for sharing!

[@johnedwards7942]

Very informative!

[@enricakupper245]

at lukes hospital was our hospital im 1975.. when i had pain.. had 5 specialist doctor to figure out what was wrong.. alone in the big room.. and my Dad.. was pleased when they found out why... great doctors.. it was soooo long ago. But glad tfo hear its atill a great hospital.. 🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ArbitrageAbroad]

Excellent cost-of-living data and breakdown! Thank you!

[@DanielAdisi-ps6wq]

Positive conversation

[@ronnanp]

Love your videos - they are by far, the most interesting and most informative I’ve found on living in the Philippines. My brother will be making his third trip there (based in Quezon City), and he prepares for his visits by watching your channel (we both do!). 😁

[@sentinel80]

The sounds you edited in were distracting while trying to listen to him. Unnecessary to put fast subtitles to some of his words. Don’t overdo trying to be creative, follow the KISS method 👍👍

[@ruthkgl7691]

Ur guest seems decent and wise....sana all foreigners like him with self respect,

[@marjoriebea5507]

As a pilipina every country or what country you came from.. we have samilarity ,We broke, we're unhappy, we're unlucky... But it's just simply just find a women that will stay your ups and downs and stay with you and strong relationship. Nice kinda hearted god-fearing... In short a good women... Lady's here in Philippines are same they're looking for a nice person to protect her and fight for her .. all the same... The only mistakes is were meeting a wrong person... I'm also hoping I could find a right person for me .

[@toddmaek5436]

Nice post

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

You seem like the kind of woman you are describing. A good person.

[@zensvlognotapro]

You can find your match JJ there area many good Filipinas too . 👍 Most Filipinas are receptive or they reciprocate if they are properly loved. There are also caring and loving Filipinas out there.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Agree with you 100%. Thank you

[@zensvlognotapro]

@@JJthelonelybullinasia Hi!! JJ just curious why lonely bull ? Are you Taurus sign?😁 How's life there in BGC ?

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@zensvlognotapro not a Taurus. Actually a Pisces. It's a long story that I'll have to do a video someday on how I decided on the name of my channel.

[@zensvlognotapro]

@@JJthelonelybullinasia ahh okay do you read or do you refer, or believe zodiac signs? me I use zodiac or astrology to know MySelf and others but not always. You okay with that title? Or you want to change that someday?😚 Just asking ?

[@zensvlognotapro]

Yeah you can make a video why you come up with that title🙂

[@kaicruz9912]

As a highly educated, well-traveled Filipina, with a masters degree and successful career, I find the part how you guys are describing women in PH so stereotypical. Also, I could’t comment in your video about the Top 5 highest paying jobs in the PH so I’m gonna put it here: where did you get the data because it’s waaaay off. There are surgeons here that easily earn millions of pesos a month. And there are other jobs here that can get you in the P400k - P2M range per month salary such as business executives in top companies in media, advertising, tech, telco, fast consumer products etc. That doesn’t even include other opportunities in showbiz, sales, hotels etc and P280k-P150k month for highest paying jobs is waaaay off.

[@imveryhungry112]

most americans and most filipinos are broke. 60 percent of americans live paycheck to paycheck -- which means if they lost their job within 2 months they couldnt pay their housing costs anymore.

[@user-zc2vn7wr9s]

Alam mo mam, walang alam yang vlogger na yan tungkol sa Pinas. Ang alam nya lang yata s miserable lahat ng tao dito. Naka subscribe ako dyan dati pero nag unsub ako dahil hindi sya marunong mag research bago kumuda.

[@jjdelamo6246]

The top salaries you mentioned in the Philippines , e.g. P1M-P2M/mo ($20,000 - $40,000/mo) is enjoyed only by a SELECT few in the Philippines. However, if you have a masters degree in the U.S., a VP/SVP position in a big bank/wall street firm/insurance company, you will earn that kind of money. On average, a quantitative VP in a bank earns $20,000/mo here in the US. I know because I am bank VP with MSc Math (VP of Credit Risk here), and I make over $250,000/yr base. And I work from home.

[@KnH07]

Ukol naman sa sinabi niya sa kababaihan, wala namang mali doon. Alin ang mali? Yung mga probinsyana e konserbatibo at mga taga syudad e transactiknal? Sinabi naman niya ayon sa naranasan niya hindi niya nilalahat. Tama naman.

[@jeremyking3986]

I met a woman in Manila that was very successful, she was college educated and had her kids in expensive private schools. She was a small business owner with 3 employees. She sold bananas out of a small storefront. She made $5000 pesos a day, and worked 7 days a week. She is considered very successful 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[@Pouncer_Fox]

Great interview! Thanks for sharing.

[@jjdelamo6246]

Folks, Philippines is a favorite retirement/relocation destination for many American/Westerner male expats because of these: 1. so much cheaper cost of living ($2,000/mo will go a long way in the Philippines compare that to being below poverty in the US!!! easy choice!!!) 2. higher female to male ratio 3. easily accessible tropical beaches, islands combined with BGC/Makati options 4. Laid back, less stressful lifestyle 5. Filipinos are very friendly, accomodating, English-speaking, etc. Compare that to what's happening in the US: 1. Increasing crime rate - smash and grab, anti-Asian violence 2. Homelessness 3. Sanctuary cities 4. No bail policies - they release criminals back to the streets 5. ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION border crossing becoming a national disaster 6. Woke , liberal left wing policies 7. high cost of living 8. DEFUNDED police etc etc etc

[@sherylcastro5688]

Nice concept for your channel :)

[@man4YAWEH454]

Great interview. As a recommendation to any expat considering moving to the Phils and who decides to build a house eventually to consider looking up a man from the U.S./Midwest who is oh so familiar with residential construction and is detailed oriented and more and more familiar with building in the Phils. His name is Richard Armstrong.. His Filipina wifes name is Donna and they have one daughter by her first marriage. Look him up. He is working on building his 2nd house and is also starting their personal construction business using qualified workers.

[@527ctguy]

Very true of many cities - hard to settle down!

[@dr.detroit2877]

Good interview.

[@rosalinashea5493]

Perfect show… very smart . I’m in the province is less expensive. Leave simple is better.aha right now I’m still working.abroad .

[@franciscoyap5906]

It’s good for now if you are healthy but then if not,hospitalisation is very expensive in the philippine it will lead for bankruptcy specially major operation it cost you millions but you live overseas like Australia it’s all free.

[@fluffie6568]

Hi Evan, do you have recommendation on where do I search for condo or townhouse to rent in GBC area? Do I start on AirBNB and negotiate for 1 yr contract? Thanks!

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Typically you’ll negotiate a one year lease which you can find on Lamundi, Dotproperty, Hoppler, and several other Philippine sites. Feel free to give me an email at [e-mail], send the specific details you’d like, and perhaps I’ll get you in contact with someone.

[@stefanhorlacher1583]

good vid !

[@Saltandsnow4]

You got a decent channel and it's great that you locate yourself within a pleasant looking cafe on most occasions. Just one criticism don't be like other youtubers and call your viewers new and old with a combination of your channel's name. It makes a sound like Swifties. We are not in that cultural demographic most are mature and sophisticated and deserve more respect.

[@peter-bakestar]

New subscriber here. Look forward to watching your videos

[@evelynmead598]

Good for you and very smart guy but you are in the right country because Filipinos are very unique and always have heart to anybody especially in time of need

[@teresitacraig3177]

So true the woman in the province is very shy even I’m here in USA

[@Matthew-gz4oh]

Great guest and advice, and the whole Sugar Daddy pop over my place every 2 weeks for a 3 hour nice dinner and drinks is not a bad thing and can work for for people. If your a guy in the Phils its harder but city a little easier, but filipinas do not casual date. After the second or third date they are ready to be exclusive so you do not want to sleep with them and break up. So do sugar daddy until you're ready to settle done with one as lots of single moms and even college girls prefer a SD and mutually beneficial no strings relationship.

[@yolandafestejo7810]

Yes you are right some girl making a lot of money for LDR

[@LWYOS]

now with star link you can travel anywhere and work online without interruption. i want to travel in the philippines

[@johnclark7973]

What is JJ's age? It's important for the context of his advice.

[@jareds5249]

Early retirement usually means 62.

[@heidiceleridad7346]

Hey Savvy Expat What's the latest cost of living in BCG for a 1 bedroom condo?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Hey Heidi, on average a quality one bedroom can run anywhere from $700 - $1,200 depending on which part of the city you opt to live in :)

[@heidiceleridad7346]

Thanks my friend and I are planning to retire in the Philippines. I have been watching your blog and BCG seems a good place to start while looking for a place to finally stay permanently in the Philippines. I grew up in Davao.

[@heidiceleridad7346]

Thanks my friend and I are planning to retire in the Philippines. I have been watching your blog and BCG seems a good place to start while looking for a place to finally stay permanently in the Philippines. I grew up in Davao.

[@redsoil5]

The key here should be good Physical Planning and care for the environment. No doubt that BGC, Makati Commercial Center and those exclusive rich subdivisions are very pleasant to the eyes 👀 but other than that most places in the Philippines are not Master Planned and majority violates The National Building Code of the Philippines. Most of the Residences are not squatters but they look like one. The LGUs and The Local Engineering Office allow these bad infrastructures because probably of bribes. Undersized roads which lead to traffic and so many other factors like over population. Urban and Town Planners don’t calculate how much cars would be in the area just like what they’re doing in Singapore. Water consumption of the population. Sewerage or Waste Water Treatment Plant and etc.

[@user-no6tp6nr4k]

I'm considering spending a sabbatical year in BGC. How far is the nearest major university? Also, how expensive is it to secure a part-time driver and household help? Fortunately, my sabbatical pay appears to be quite generous, given the cost of living in BCG. I'd welcome a video devoted to this topic. I suspect that many US academics would be interested in spending their sabbatical in BCG.

[@MrWackydoodles]

UP and Ateneo University are about 30 minutes away if the traffic's not bad

[@whitelady09]

Of course if you money is dollar and spent it in the Philippines you can live a very comfy life . But if you live in america and get money from paycheck to paycheck you will not survive. That’s is my plan once i retired im going to Philippines to live. My pension will be enough for me to live.

[@jerometeluz]

Sir jj is honest and right 😁.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

No doubt

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Thank you

[@emilioromero3555]

Hello I'll be there in February coming from Brooklyn NY, what is the name of that hotel in GGC

[@Frank50505]

The wavy graphics and the sound effects are distracting buddy and they distract from the experience of the wonderful video that you have created.

[@johnbev2]

Where did you do this interview? Looks like a nice place to eat.

[@dangdelacruz7940]

I think thts n shangrila

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Shangri-la lounge in BGC

[@snowtyboy]

Just a tip from a filipino watching a KZbin channel, there are a lot of overseas Filipinos watching KZbin about the country and we are more interested in seeing a new developments in our country that we left long time ago than showing poor depressed areas cause we know this is existing due to large growing population.we also hate foreigners watching how they chase filipino women. The savvy expats channel showed us there's a place like bgc existing in the country and some other ultramodern city bubbles.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

Foreigners often miss label the Philippines as a third world country, when in fact it's a developing country. There is so much to love here. It's still a work in progress, but it's a beautiful country.

[@sergiomildner7903]

Liberei Brazil

[@EliteSelf17]

Yall not aware of bgc?

[@user-dq8yv7tt3p]

It is exactly this mindset on why I hate going out with my ex foreign boyfriend in malls. People think I'm after the foreigner's money when I earn my own. Filipinas right now is so in demand as a partner, but it is not always a good thing.

[@EliteSelf17]

Damn they be assuming like that 😅

[@user-dq8yv7tt3p]

@@EliteSelf17 I earn quite well as a senior manager. I guess I can't date a foreigner in my own country.

[@cheguevara5560]

​@@user-dq8yv7tt3pYou can date who ever you like but need to chill a bit and stop worrying what other people think .

[@myhappyfarmtv9208]

To live in Philippines is way way way better compared to the US. If your source of income is from the US or a dollar earner.

[@charlesstanfa3969]

Great video, i watch jj ,do you know how much health insurance for someone in there sixties, and what is the best travel insurance to get

[@frankkluz9787]

A nice interview & an excellent example of what we might expect in BGC area of Manila. However - extravagance & "brutal heat" is not really my thing. -- Being retired and much less extravagant - I would opt for Tagaytay - and it's cooler - far more comfortable weather - awesome scenery - cleaner air to breathe - & - a much lower cost of living ? + A relaxed laid back more serene environment. -- But I'm an old man - & - ready for such things. -- It is nice to know of his budget and confirmation that I should be good with about $1200 - $1500 / month - for where & somewhat frugal space '''I''' desire. --?--

[@elycasinillo8656]

Kensington is a Good place in America

[@TheAmericanVagabond]

I’ve lived in 10 country’s. Ph 🇵🇭 and THAILAND 🇹🇭 are the age gap countries where an old cat in his 70’s with income if $1500 per month can pull a sweet, hot gf/wife in her 20’s. -30’s *Nothing wrong with that Grandaddy! 💃🏽🕺🏽Not impossible, but pretty tall order and not easy to do the same in Europe, SoAmerica and Mx…Def not EVER going to happen in the West ! 🇺🇸 Cheers from 🇨🇴!💃🏽🕺🏽

[@edmundlosa8779]

........but I am a legit expat not a sexpat.

[@beautyshines2124]

It's inappropriate to compare USA and Philippines the way of living to some Filipinos esp. who are at bottom of the society.First world countries and 3rd world countries are very much different in many ways.

[@donnlowel2387]

Why bring laptop to interview…

[@dorisdalanon6663]

Your vlogs Evan are full of information and entertaining too. Keep it up and God bless..

[@mikebasuel]

Real talk 😅

[@theoneandonly2856]

Well, homelessness in America is dreadful compared to Phils, try to look in Ca esp in LA and SF, and other major US cities.

[@ruthkgl7691]

Not all province girls are ideal for a loyal partner to be, u have to weight it out and use or good judgement.

[@pielai719]

Its the first time i heard" transactional women"...

[@phillipharding6610]

Beware of Scammers in the Comments!

[@patsarmiento5986]

This is real talk haha. Thank you JJ for being honest 😂

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

You're welcome

[@magnapearl9506]

Visit Davao City or Mindanao much cheaper.

[@theoneandonly2856]

7:05

[@davidsadowsky6881]

What happens to the old expats?? Like 75 or up.

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

😂 give me a few more years.

[@davidsadowsky6881]

@@JJthelonelybullinasia do you know any?

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@davidsadowsky6881 not personally.

[@samquinn6427]

What you talkin about old, Willis!

[@johnclark7973]

​@@JJthelonelybullinasia😆😂🤣👍

[@devildogpete]

It was hard to watch this video because of all the unnecessary sound effects every 5 seconds.

[@Sentrme]

Thanks, didn't even notice until you pointed it out. Please don't in the future.

[@randolphmyers]

Please stop using the usual and sound effect before each still change. It is really unpleasant and unnecessary.

[@manchesterr85]

A Cost of living comparison is interesting but also tricky. It’s only apples to apples if you’re retired or you have a fixed income regardless of where you live. Living in the Philippines is cheaper than the USA, but most people have to give up their jobs to move there . And if you lose your American income it’s no so cheap anymore. So it’s not really fair saying the USA is much more expensive when it also gives the opportunity to make a lot of money.

[@MakaiIELTS]

That's why a lot of expats who go here have a remote job, passive income from their stock market investments, rental or online business. you'll not survive here if you earn filipino salary which is 10 usd only per day, unless you will live like a filipino.

[@snave59]

I doubt many people move to the Phillipines,unless they are retired.That's what I am planning to do.

[@manchesterr85]

@@snave59 Not many but still a lot. This kid is pretty young too. Also many young expats. People often have passive incomes, online jobs, digital nomads. I would say probably not super young people because they start their career, finish college, so it takes some time until they give up on their lives in the west lol. But many 45+ people go there to live. But there are also a lot of vloggers in their early 30s.

[@jareds5249]

Good interview, but the swooshing sound effects, constant text popups, and fast cutins and cutouts are extremely annoying. Your audience doesn't need or want any of that.

[@Eric-qm5xw]

The Filipina scammer search out the vulnerable…prey on these guys. You’ve got to be careful …if it’s too good to be true, it’s probably a scam. Be careful guys …saying that there are a plethora of beautiful Filipina here in the phil’s.GLTA.

[@radagast25a]

Can't speak to the straight world, but I met my love (male) on Facebook, we chatted for years. I went there for more than half a year, and now we are waiting for his fiancé visa. Friends were sure no one would show up when I got there, but he was there, and its the best relationship I have ever had. Kind thoughts.

[@lornagallardo4894]

Of course,you will live better in the Phil. Or to any Asian countries if you earned dollars and used it in those countries?