Iloilo City The NEW Best City To Retire and Live In The Philippines Cost Of Living Breakdown

I have now officially visited the 3 main regions of the Philippines along with what is considered the 4 largest cities in the country and let me tell you I am glad I got to see this city last. This city has a ton of potential and is already in 3rd gear with development and new projects. Cleaner air, wider roads, less traffic and enough city to make you feel like you don't want to escape to manila I already know many foreigners will flock here in the future! Enjoy!
#philippines #travel #retire #american #foreingner #iloilo

[@PhilippinesMyParadise]

A great sharing of "Iloilo City The NEW Best City To Retire and Live In The Philippines Cost Of Living Breakdown" new video! full support as already & Best of luck/Ned 👍👏👍

[@aaronaround]

Thanks for watching

[@PhilippinesMyParadise]

@@aaronaround 🤝

[@SkyleLitz]

That's true. Iloilo city is small in terms of population, but it is highly urbanized and one of the top and cleanest cities in P.I.The third safest city in the nation, following Davao and Makati.The province has approximately 2.5 million inhabitants if you include it (City).

[@aaronaround]

yeah it is smaller I guess it is clean and more spread out

[@Miguel_angel6791]

Iloilo look amazing and clean.

[@vincezoren4065]

Iloilo is really a clean and well organized city. Can't wait to go back there. 🩵

[@aaronaround]

yeah it is

[@Eonwe]

This is the best video and footage I have seen on IloIlo because it actually gives you the feeling of what it's like to be on the ground walking and driving around in the areas that I would want to live in. Thank you for doing this.

[@aaronaround]

I appreciate that... thanks for tuning in and leaving a comment

[@BrianTX409]

I agree. Very good content. Check out another vlogger: 02 Travel TV. He's a Filipino and narrates his videos in English, one of few I've found in regards of the type of content I'm looking for. He and his wife travel all over the Philippines.

[@papabear007]

I agree I live 6 months in Iloilo in the process of selling my house and moving full-time there hopefully be back September October the latest, but you by far hands-down place to live

[@aaronaround]

Yeah well it is a good place and a lot of people don't go there as much I don't think

[@Miguel_angel6791]

I think iloilo looks more cleaner and better than cebu city.

[@aaronaround]

yeah it is.. it is smaller though

[@ElmerSolis-wn7js]

​@@aaronaroundall American retire having problem in spending their retire money go to Iloilo right now it's a better place in iall cities in the philipine I'm a pilipino ok

[@floribertosousa2251]

Hi Aaron Great 👍 video on visiting Iloilo. It looks like a very clean city with very "fresh" looking building designs that resemble new buildings somewhere in Europe. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@aaronaround]

Yes of course. The look is interesting thanks for tuning in

[@pioborres1325]

Coz of your content im planning to live in iloilo city soon for good

[@aaronaround]

Alright nice well I would visit it first if you have a chance 👍

[@chessmaster9842]

Lots of developments in Iloilo. I love it. 😊❤

[@aaronaround]

Yes it will be interesting to see in a few years

[@dankennethjavier6775]

A very liveable and sustainable city❤

[@aaronaround]

That is for sure

[@cryptogaming9935]

oh no! The vloggers have found Iloilo :D

[@aaronaround]

haha

[@MarkReyes-p2m]

It is a nice city with low crime rate, strict in public smoking, and cheaper retails prices. Moreover, the FOOD is the Best in the Country. In deed the best city to retire.

[@aaronaround]

Really the best food in the country?

[@jetd9716]

I doubt it can beat Manila in food. It’s cream dela creame here.

[@eagleeyes9112]

​@@aaronaroundit's the first and only UNESCO Creative City for Gastronomy in the Philippines

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

​@jetd9716 It has no ethnic restaurants compared to Manila. Aside from the Brandy museum in Festival Walk area or a few historical mansions in repair, there is no Okada, Resort World or entertainment. However the historical sights are worth visiting.

[@eagleeyes9112]

@@Gregory-Masovutch it has "ethnic" restaurants, if what you mean is local restaurants. Tatoy's, Breakthrough, Buto't Balat, Netong's, Popoy's are the popular ones. They serve local or "ethnic" cuisine. There's also the local ones that are now famous throughout the whole Philippines, such as Mang Inasal and Ted's Original Lapaz Batchoy. They are ethnic Ilonggo restaurants

[@kcindtt718]

Iloilo is the only province that's very clean and organised compare to the rest of the country in my humble opinion.

[@aaronaround]

Yes it is clean and very nice

[@criticalreader2023]

humble opinion? or lack of knowledge?

[@robertnunn3015]

Iloilo is the 20th largest city but looks great ! I look forward to visiting soon .

[@aaronaround]

Yeah you should. I know but it seems to be on the top of everyone's list

[@bangwi]

In terms of the biggest city I think you confuse Iloilo with Davao. The three biggest cittues in the Philippines are Manila Cebu and Davao. Iloilo is a lovely city and the local government did a good job to modernize and make the city walkable

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I do tend to forget about davao

[@okbilly1]

I’m impressed with the city, I will check it out

[@aaronaround]

Yeah you definitely should

[@okbilly1]

@@aaronaround great vlog mate

[@papabear007]

I lived in there for 4 months 400 a month pluse electric and water . But electric was only 25 usd water 8 usd crazy cheep walking distance to every thing

[@aaronaround]

oh yeah I bet only 25 for electric thats pretty cheap

[@papabear007]

@@aaronaroundyes it is the condo was on 8th floor wind blows right through the place and at night it’s cool no need for ac I’m from Florida heat don’t bother me

[@Miguel_angel6791]

My parents comes from iloilo now we are living in Manila. Never been to iloilo your video looks amazing

[@aaronaround]

ah ok nice yeah it's growing rapidly it seems like

[@HackerHood-y2c]

Wow this is Philippine city? Wow amazing very progressive

[@aaronaround]

Yeah pretty nice huh

[@kevinsoundmixer]

Iloilo looks nice, I haven't visited there yet but to me it looks like a Cebu-type place, or growing to that level. I prefer more provincial/less busy cities like Dumaguete, where I currently live. Although Duma is growing quickly too. But we don't have stoplights (traffic lights) yet so that's one way to measure it, ha!

[@Penko-mu2]

Capiz and Negros Province. Western Visayas have the highest Human Development Index and Poverty Rate in Visayas and Mindanao region. Best outside Luzon

[@aaronaround]

haha yeah I know what you mean it is nice there though and I think it will develop more in the future

[@ernestdmenace3200]

​​@@Penko-mu2Capiz and Negros Occidental has the highest HDI???

[@fashionfgurl18]

@@Penko-mu2 haahhaha Capiz is one the poorest provinces in teh Philippines along with Antique, Iloilo is poorer than CDO as per PSA, has the same level of GNP of Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue with the same population LORDS over Iloilos economy. another delusion Ilonggoy

[@fashionfgurl18]

It can never be another Cebu it is a mid size city of 400,00 compare to Metro Cebus 3 million city population, second Iloilo is decades behind and is much poorer than Cebu, Iloilo lacks capital and foreign investment, in Visayas all factories are in Cebu, the Philippines Shipbuilding capital, Steel, Cement and manufacturing in Cebu

[@enzos711]

I just got off the phone with Comcast, Phil Call Center, started talking to the agent and he was in Iloilo ..

[@aaronaround]

Oh wow that's funny there you go ha

[@josephzito1574]

Thanks Aaron We will have to check it out. Joe

[@aaronaround]

Yeah you really should!

[@josephzito1574]

@@aaronaround maybe I’ll look you up looking for some land with my wife. I don’t drink either lol been there done that.

[@litoyvillagracia799]

Thank u for coming to iloilo❤🙏

[@emirosedivinevlog]

Woow thanks for featuring my city the city of love . Im leaved also here in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. Enjoy your stay here . Lots of beaitiful place here

[@aaronaround]

thanks for tuning in

[@gemmagajo5082]

Thank you so much for featuring my City a City of Love the best place I ever have had.Its like paradise living here .

[@aaronaround]

Yeah of course thanks for tuning in

[@RC94332]

Looks like a great spot

[@aaronaround]

oh yeah it is nice

[@macfundale6426]

Bacolod City is three times larger than Iloilo City in terms of area. The population of Iloilo City in 2023 is 447,000 based on google, and the population of Iloilo Province exceeds 2 million people. Being the regional and business center of the entire region, Iloilo attracts many people daily from other provinces such as Aklan, Capiz, Antique, and Guimaras who come here to transact in various government regional offices. It is also a major educational center in the entire region, where many people from other provinces primarily come to study.

[@aaronaround]

ah ok yeah thats makes sense that is a hub

[@melJabasa-c8x]

😂😂 wag ipilit mahiya kau mga manol😂😂😂

[@millennialexplorer]

Davao city is 10x larger in land area and 4x the population compare to Iloilo. Davao is a melting pot from all over the country. Strangely enough, 15% of Davao population are from Iloilo, originally, same goes with other southern Mindanao towns and cities. Bacolod, 70% of population are 3rd or 4th generation are from Iloilo too. Migrants from sugar boom 120 years ago. Iloilo city is pretty much 90% Ilonggo in ethnicity.

[@MaryJoneGonzaga]

Mas manol ka​@@melJabasa-c8x

[@jamesnichols2511]

nice video, but too short for me, lol. I'm coming to Iloilo in November to live and will be looking for a 1 bdrm condo after I get there. being 74, I'm looking for a nice peaceful city I can explore and enjoy the beaches as well. I believe there I'll be able to ride a motorcycle or an e-bike.

[@aaronaround]

Oh yeah it should be good for you. it is peaceful and quiet. Thanks for tuning in

[@gemmagajo5082]

Hello guyz love always watching featuring my City..I really love Iloilo City my best place to live ...wherein I can buy cheap fruits and veges and fresh fishes ...

[@danieljovacon8626]

I'm a local here in Iloilo and the way I've been seeing in the news how things are going on around the country, I'm glad that I could relax and be carefree. It's true it's very peaceful and clean. Been a blessing with these walkable streets. From what I've seen improve, the low-to-no cime rate really has been the biggest surprise. I could walk even in the middle of the night and feel safe on the streets. Check the plazas at night, especially Molo and Jaro Plaza. They are starting to develop the coastal areas heading north and I'm excited. Plus if you really want an active lifestyle this is the place to be. You can visit downtown or metro by just walking beside the esplanade that spans through the Iloilo river.

[@alexonorep5978]

Cebu has a small land area for commercial purposes thats why they're building it in just 1 or 2 kilometers from the shore and stretch it all along the coastline. No way they can make a cheap meticulous urban development unless they resort to reclamation. Unlike in Iloilo where construction is just starting up and a lot of space to accommodate these new developments.

[@aaronaround]

I know there is a lack of space for sure. That is what's more about Iloilo city

[@alexonorep5978]

@@aaronaround Yes and if developers will spare the farmlands and just use all available idle lands then economically Iloilo will have 2 inexhaustible source of income. Unlike in mining for example which Cebu has.

[@aaronaround]

@@alexonorep5978 interesting

[@artparkgarden8849]

I enjoy your videos. Make more of them to make your channel grow! I know, easier said than done. Well keep up the good work! 👍😃

[@aaronaround]

I appreciate it :)

[@Miguel_angel6791]

You notice people of iloilo are sweet.

[@aaronaround]

not particularly to be honest

[@robertsanjuan994]

I wish Ilo-ilo will construct the first skyscraper(150 meters+) in that area.

[@aaronaround]

oh wow

[@scottmullis4230]

I love ILOILO. I married a girl who lives near ILOILO in 2022. It has cool malls there too.

[@aaronaround]

nice yeah it is a good city. Just enough to do I think as well

[@stevenrichards7902]

Easy to find a good pinay there?

[@ericmjrs798]

Thats good to hear. Hope many will be encourage

[@aaronaround]

yeah I think they will

[@caelumsong76090]

The exchange rate in Malls are usually small. If you want to change your currency, go to shops outside of the mall, they usually have a higher exchange rate.

[@aaronaround]

yeah I am not sure

[@caelumsong76090]

@@aaronaround there is one in Iloilo as I'm from this place. But I'm not sure on other provinces. Banks are way higher. Better stick to Malls though. SM City had one as well.

[@mgd4622]

Thanks for the video. Very nice 👌

[@aaronaround]

Yeah sure thanks for watching

[@RR52517]

I subscribed to your channel.

[@aaronaround]

thanks for tuning in!

[@kitsnunez5488]

It just shows how popular now a days Iloilo City is & a great place to live because there are lots of people who appreciates the place but at the same time a lot of bashers too ganging up & trying to tarnish the image of the city, keep it coming Dudes, hahaha!

[@aaronaround]

oh yeah definitely I know a lot of foreigners will settle there

[@dariusslade4953]

You visit concentrated in the business district. It's evolving.

[@dariusslade4953]

I'm a 2 yr resident in avida.

[@aaronaround]

Oh yeah big time

[@syvilzaragoza7929]

Sir, please visit the Old downtown of Iloilo city ❤❤❤the first Mang inasal in Robinson carpark Iloilo city

[@aaronaround]

oh really that's the first location?

[@mdc7081]

K-Town not k-pop 😅. The place where many restobars are located is called Smallville.

[@aaronaround]

haha yeah

[@jonathanfusin1782]

Very true sir

[@densioyu8034]

More safe and way clean than Davao City and Cebu City

[@aaronaround]

safer than davao?

[@richardmarcial4741]

ILOILO LOOKS BEAUTIFUL AND GOOD URBAN PLANNING . I DONT SEE SQUATTERS AREA COMPARED TO BACOLOD CITY AND DUMAGUETE

[@aaronaround]

Yeah it's true I don't know where they are

[@methamor5351]

dumaguete is a big joke. I will not go back therr

[@Digne1d]

It looks like a mall in California. If only to escape the heat of PH but it looks like a "bubble" to avoid the exoticness of PH.

[@aaronaround]

Yeah it does right. Well it is nice that's for sure

[@alvintiangco6504]

It’s the real queen city of the south! Iloilo

[@stevenlawrence5733]

It's beautiful and well done video but as a single man fear of boredom. I'm currently living in Manila but I've lived in Cebu City, Dumaguete, and Davao City

[@aaronaround]

Oh wow well you have had the grand tour... yeah well you might get bored there

[@jonathanfusin1782]

Very nice guy bro

[@johnwebster5720]

Pro tip. Every business no matter the name is local locals must own 50% of any and all businesses

[@aaronaround]

I thought they changed that a few years back

[@Chinoiserie9839]

​​@@aaronaround I think k foreigners can own a small to medium size business. I remembered that the previous administration put that into law since Charter Change is still out of reach. How I wish they would amend that constitution for more inviting business climate. I still don't know for sure about the ownership but I specifically remembered that Duterte signed that into law.

[@Seadreamer_]

Thank you 💚

[@aaronaround]

No worries thanks for checking in

[@onethought3084]

Which areas would you recommend to stay a month+? And is there a place with a walking distance to a beach/shops? If not, what to use as a transportation?

[@aaronaround]

I would recommend megaword or the avida I showed in the building. If you stay in megaworld you can walk to everything. I didn't go to the beach there but I know there are supposed to be nice beaches no more than an hour away

[@paulinegustman2287]

020 Padberg Plains

[@fralipolipi1960]

new subs

[@jetd9716]

Looks nice. Gonna see if there are any Ayala subdivisions out there. I might move out of Manila.

[@aaronaround]

There’s a ton of avida which I think is owned by Ayala

[@lewdsaint]

Avida Village and Amaia Scapes :))

[@Penko-mu2]

Dumaguete is overrated.

[@okbilly1]

If you were going to stay long term in the Phil’s which city would you live in

[@aaronaround]

hm I think right now it would be Cebu or maybe davao... although I do really like Iloilo

[@chouavue12]

​@aaronaround so cebu is first choice?

[@canvavyn9185]

Correction here's the line up for the biggest metropolitan cities 1. Metro Manila 2. Metro Cebu 3. Metro Davao It is not Manila, Cebu, Iloilo line up I think Iloilo is the 5th largest metropolitan city right after Metro CDO

[@aaronaround]

yea I know I just mean in terms of popularity seems like the top three tend to be manila Cebu Iloilo

[@edwardgriffin6042]

I don’t drink or party either and still have a girlfriend when I was not looking for one. Btw, I’m 67. What about hospitals and clinics?

[@aaronaround]

You know I didn't look too much into that but I did see a couple big hospitals

[@ElmerSolis-wn7js]

a big hospital brand new for foreigner philipine is a country of love philipine is a son of Cristian ok

[@leodivinagracia9625]

Some of the best hospitals in the Philippines can be found in Iloilo City. We have a lot of best Medical and Nursing Schools in Iloilo. For your info, the first Nursing School in the Philippines is in Iloilo founded by American Missionaries

[@thelofipimp]

Is the exchange rate different in different cities/provinces?

[@aaronaround]

yeah but it's gererally the same... just depends on how legitimate the exchange is that's the main factor

[@BrianBurrill]

10192 Cormier Drive

[@mmchannel8056]

70 pesos haircut is the best

[@aaronaround]

Yeah I haven't gotten one yet I am sure they are good

[@markledesma2396]

I like going to Iloilo to eat Thai.

[@kahawaiihele]

Goodness, lets hope it doesn't turn into a Duma 2.0.

[@aaronaround]

haha it won't

[@rovli816]

It wont and it never will

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

We just came back from Iloilo. Island hopping is good, Garin Farm with the steps to Christ is impressive, Megaworld mall architecture is nice, however eateries are limited. SM looks a bit dated. Festive Mall condos overpriced as hell at 10M. There are no views from the condos other than shacks. No ocean or Bay. They're asking Makati prices without near the amenities. Hospitals severely limited except for Iloilo Medical City. Nuvali, Tagaytay, Makati, Amado, Alfonzo, far superior places to live. A waste to retire in Iloilo.

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

Hi Aaron ❤

[@aaronaround]

hey thanks for watching

[@ilawmo]

Who owns mega wolfs. I know it’s not Filipino.

[@aaronaround]

I dont know

[@MarcusLiz-s6r]

4985 Danielle Cliffs

[@SilentBill-ze1gf]

oh everywhere you go is the best , 😂😂😂. Live there 6 monthsc and then give an opinion

[@aaronaround]

yeah of course new discoveries haha

[@romescala_aban3125]

Latest findings shows Iloilo is sinking by few cm per year...there's a flyover & it's sinking ...Iloilo is surrounded by brackish water river & the Land below the buildings not stable & strong enough. To hold many stories high buildings or heavy infrastructures ....?

[@aaronaround]

hm I see makes sense

[@methamor5351]

are gay expat ok there?

[@aaronaround]

I don't see why not

[@leodivinagracia9625]

Iloilo is a very welcoming city with warm hospitality. It is called the city of love. Everybody is welcome

[@methamor5351]

Is there always a power interruption?

[@RoselynPanes-o4b]

Iloilo 500k Plas ang tao....not 200 k

[@aaronaround]

yeah

[@AZ_Bill]

Iloilo is clean and orderly, especially around Megaworld, but it lacks the energy and nature of Dumaguete and Valencia. To each his own.

[@ernestdmenace3200]

What do you mean ENERGY of Dumaguete that Iloilo lacks?

[@halfevilhalfgood2206]

​@@ernestdmenace3200selling burikat

[@ålheaiNe]

@@ernestdmenace3200wala kuno kaplog di 😅

[@KATHERINE-so5di]

​@@ålheaiNehahah Tawa man KO s comment m bahh.. may Ara man na da gru ah🤣

[@AZ_Bill]

Hahaha. Loving Dumaguete. ❤️

[@angelsantana3001]

They robbed you at 57.23pesos. That is more than 1 peso difference from the real exchange.

[@aaronaround]

@@angelsantana3001 no that’s not the exchange they gave me less then

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

Haven't been there in years. Sure it's all inflatedly overpriced.

[@aaronaround]

it's great... great prices still I'm sure

[@1ADP]

Your forgot Davao

[@Penko-mu2]

Davao is overrated

[@1ADP]

@@Penko-mu2get your facts right and do not categorise the local population in an insulting way

[@aaronaround]

I do like it though. safe and clean

[@airdropiscool1942]

nah its always brown out

[@aaronaround]

really?

[@heavensgrain2521]

Most cities in the Philippines have frequent power outage too...big deal🤣

[@airdropiscool1942]

@@heavensgrain2521 not in iloilo there was one time for almost 1 week completed 7 days last few months ago where brownout happens. it so annoying especially at night when you need the fan or ac because its too warm and you need to work at home. Im not an expat but a local so i know.

[@littlesparrow34]

I liked and followed your blog. But now I unsub. If you prefer Ilo-ilo respectfully it's your choice. But why specifically target graphically Dumaguete with a thumbs down vs Ilo-ilo, how about Bohol, CDO, Davao, Bagiuo and others. What nasty experience have you in Dumaguete? Do you need to do that? We are people of Dumaguete and it's quite a slap. Then you put your face in your videos, that's great, mind where you go, then bash the place.

[@aaronaround]

look at the title of the video

[@johnpaolobas1036]

Bacolod more better

[@aaronaround]

some would say

[@ElmerSolis-wn7js]

Iloilo is more better of all city ok I'm a Filipino not lyng ok

[@erlyngraceperlas3183]

Tikal

[@peteroctaviano914]

Kulang ang iloilo sa malaking coliseum. Lagi na lang sa San Augustin pag may mga event . Maganda kung may maitayo sa bandang megaworld madali dayuhin ng tao pag may mga event volleyball man o basketball o kya concert. Wala man lang balak magtayo pamahalaan ng arena. Malinis ang iloilo at organise yan lang kulang kya Sana makita ng governor ng iloilo ang kahalagahan ng arena o coliseum.

[@nielk799]

The 3 Major or Biggest Cities in the Philippines are Manila, Cebu and Davao these 3cities contributed larger economy and the center for business and trades. iloilo is a nice but not a major city.

[@halfevilhalfgood2206]

Villar, Araneta, Gokongwei, Montinola, and many more had Ilonggo roots even big businesses CEO like SM, Robinsons, Ayala, and many more are Ilonggos too. Real talk

[@alexonorep5978]

Yes the 3 biggest failure cities of the Philippines in terms of urban planning and population management. These cities are simply gateways not necessarily the biggest contributor in our economy because the Philippines is still an agricultural country. a magnet for cheap labors where people from the countryside are duped by the shrewd businesses and businessmen.😁

[@nielk799]

@@alexonorep5978 Correction, Metro Manila economy counts 35% of the whole Philippines economy at $140 billions 2023 GDPnominal. and DAVAO CITY economy is the largest among the Cities outside Metro Manila with $12Billions 2023GDP nominal.

[@alexonorep5978]

@@nielk799 10% cheap labor and 25% from agricultural products and by products for a total of 35% nominal ek ek of Manila😁

[@jeromecalfoforo5075]

@@alexonorep5978 cheap labor? Mataas pa daily wage Ng Iloilo kaysa Cebu at Davao. What did you say na Ang Iloilo is not big contributor of the economy? Did you know Iloilo is home of big name in tycoon in the Philippines? Villar , Lopez, montinola, ledesma and many more. Iloilo is the best seafarers product in the Phil. Why did you say na Ang Iloilo failure Ang urban planning? Kaya nga sinunod Ng ibang Lugar at example nga nila Ang iloilo like esplanade at diversion road and culture, mansion, churches and public market renovation. Wait lng ha Iloilo and french company construct desalination facility biggest in the Phil that can produce 65,000 cubic mtr of water from salt to fresh water. And ictsi is now operate cargo handling in Iloilo.