Living in Paradise on a Budget: The TRUE Cost of Living in the Philippines!

[@ginagCctv2223]

Merry Christmas Bryan . We are thinking of going back to the Philippines. But there is a little hesitation about it. I have a son with Autism healthcare is a Must for him and also for us . We will see. I have 3 years to decide. 💙

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Merry Christmas to you and your family! Returning to the Philippines is a big decision, and it’s great that you’re giving yourself time to consider all aspects, especially healthcare for your son and family. The Philippines can be a wonderful place, but I completely understand your concerns regarding healthcare access. It’s good to plan ahead and explore all options available, like finding areas with reliable hospitals and specialists for your son’s needs. Wishing you all the best as you weigh your options and make the decision that’s best for your family. Take care!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thanks for the love.

[@lolongwanderervlogs3208]

Thanks!

[@bryandoesvlogs]

YO! My man thank you so much again! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻✌️✌️🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 you’re awesome! ❤️❤️❤️ God Bless You!

[@benildaroque730]

Take Care & GOD Bless You Bryan🙏❤️

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Thank you so much for the blessings. May God bless you too. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🥰

[@bryandoesvlogs]

God bless you too 🥹🫶🏻❤️🥰

[@HildaGaurino-d4j]

Praise and glory to God dear Bro. Bryan 🙏🤍Your doing good🤍

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Maraming Salamat 🙏🏻🇵🇭🙌🏻

[@ZobliSkye]

Thank you Bryan for bragging our eatery’s culture hahaha you really a genuine person supporting our business salute you buddy ❤ Husband and I we hoping to see you one day in the Philippines and you know i have a 23 years old beautiful hardworking daughter that managing our two eatery’s and she is looking for partner in life 😂 we live in Bohol Island 🏝️ might be your interesting we love to meet you ❤️🙏

[@bryandoesvlogs]

My pleasure!! 😇 WOW 🤩🫢….

[@steveng8727]

For those seniors considering retiring to the Philippines always factor in $400 - $700/mo for FULL healthcare coverage vs. your home country's plan. (e.g. MediCare in the USA $185/mo).

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Hello, would you say 400-700 Extra per month ( in addition to the $500?)

[@toddp3111]

I can't wait to retire in the Philippines. The amount of money needed just to survive in the US has become an absolute joke

[@bryandoesvlogs]

THANK YOU!!!!!!! 🙄 RIGHT!!!???? Sheesh!!!!! 😒 some don’t understand, but, why struggle if you have the chance to get out of that trap.🪤

[@Jelle0-05z]

Good information🎉

[@bryandoesvlogs]

So nice of you thanks for passing by!

[@bryandoesvlogs]

HEY I SAW YOUR SHORT VIDEOS IN THE PHILIPPINES

[@Jelle0-05z]

@bryandoesvlogs I'm currently in Cebu kuya I'm in philippines all this year travelling

[@jol166]

Thank you handsome ❤❤❤ Philippines is really good place to retire. ❤❤❤

[@bryandoesvlogs]

You’re so kind! It’s a great place to live! 🥰

[@bobbyjames4300]

Do your research.

[@mariamenor107]

Thanks for the info. Take cae from Canada 🇨🇦 😀

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Thanks for watching! 🍁🇨🇦❤️✌️🫂

[@jetd9716]

Music and movie service here are dirt cheap I subscribe to Spotify for $3 per month for entire family, and Netflix is like $8 per month lower than what I was charged back in the US. Although electricity here is expensive, I went and purchased split type AC units that has Eco mode and helps save $$ in the Summer it goes up to $250 per month with entire house cooled. Water is cheap with garbage collection $10, For high speed internet we went with Globe @ $30 per month, plenty fast no hiccups for family of 4 same time online in Manila. Phone service mix bag with separate plans for way cheaper @ $90 than at states at $260 per month. Pet haircut @ $10 here vs states @ $30 and daily pet sitting is $10 here vs. state at $25 per day. Insane.

[@bryandoesvlogs]

😳😱that’s is some good comparisons! 🫡

[@DrivingPhilippines]

@@jetd9716 Very true! Former Canadian from Vancouver here. We use Smart Magic Data+ costing us both $17 for 60gb/200min/1000sms per phone versus the discounted phone service called Public Mobile which we paid $50 per phone monthly! Internet here is $25 vs Telus Internet for $100 monthly. Diesel is $1.10 per litre vs $1.90 in Vancouver. Chicken is $5 per kg vs $13 per kg in Vancouver. These are Canadian dollar too! Monthly expenses in PH is under $2,000 vs $7,000 in Vancouver. Crazy expensive back there - we were barely surviving. Here in PH we are THRIVING! And sunny and warm!!!

[@kennethsuggs2546]

Miss seeing u in Philippines hope u get bk soon good luck God bless

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Hey I miss the Philippines so much too!!!! 😇🥺

[@ntech1507]

Good information for the phone plans. I think you meant do not get Postpaid that is the monthly plan and the pre-paid is the one Filipinos use to save money and you can recharge at stores

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Yeah! Hahahahha that is what I meant! 😅 TY

[@theswede5402]

Very inspirational, im ready to go down in February now and have saved cash for almost a whole year. Hey bro did you have several credit cards and different bank accounts when living down there? I heard many expats really stressing the point of having multiple ways to reach your money when living down there.

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Bro thank you so very very much!… I hope you have an extraordinary experience as I did! Bro yeass set up 2 free bank account GET BANK OF AMERICA AND THE SECOND BEST MIGHT BE CHASE! I HAVE TO GO. BUT I MIGHT GET BACK TO YOU WITH MORE ON THIS ONE!

[@w.t.wilson9656]

Hi bryan watching you here in Berkeley california

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Berkeley California alright!!🤩

[@lolongwanderervlogs3208]

You're right Bry but, why don't you try in Iloilo City, Philippines it's a very peaceful and clean and the people there are loving people I can assure you that. That's why Iloilo City is called the City of Love. The prices there is way far from the prices in Manila. Another thing Bry you will love the foods offered there.

[@marizvillarojas4296]

@@lolongwanderervlogs3208 yes prices in mnila is way far from the prices in the province but the value of properties in manila is also way far from the value in the province… my properties in manila is much more higher price than the province…

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Wow, that sounds very awesome, is it really cold that that definitely sounds like a place I would like to go and explore. I wouldn’t mind visiting if I were living in the Philippines you never know maybe I fall in love of iloilo

[@HildaGaurino-d4j]

You may get a health insurance.

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Yeah it could be a good idea

[@RobertShindoll]

Ditto Gomo there are several for internet

[@bryandoesvlogs]

True true

[@Coffewithsteve]

I had place before for 6000 pesos

[@bryandoesvlogs]

@@Coffewithsteve EXACTLY RIGHT! It’s TOTALLY POSSIBLE!!! I LIVED IT ALREADY, 💪🏻

[@bobbyjames4300]

With all due respect, your numbers don’t add up.

[@bryandoesvlogs]

My man no worries💪🏻 did I make a mistake with my calculations? I hope not 😅 But if it seems to low..I did say it was my personal experience and that this was a controversial topic. I really appreciate you dropping your opinion here, you’re a nice guy. 💪🏻🙏🏻👋🏻🇵🇭

[@bobbyjames4300]

@ seems low but there are many variables to consider too. You’re helping everyone with your experience and we are grateful. Salamat po .

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Oh got you! 😅 yeah it’s possible. I did it. I am trying to motivate those who are still in the process of making it a reality or not.

[@Mikeycambovideos]

Housing is easily double in PH compared to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia. The PH housing is very low quality. Even the luxury condos have extremely poor craftsmanship, and roach infestation even if you’re clean, compared to other Asian countries. Not to mention those other Asian countries have extremely healthy street food compared to the typical PH diet of salt, sugar, and animal fats and innards. Zero vegetables or prime rib. The nightlife in Vietnam and Cambodia is amazing. It goes until 4am, premium international cuisine, real espresso and not 3-1 fake coffee, and 50 cent beers. The PH isn’t as good as people say. Visit all the countries and decide for yourself. Ever since I left PH I’ve never seen an ATM machine out of cash 😂

[@bobbyjames4300]

@@Mikeycambovideos exactly..

[@bryandoesvlogs]

I see, Ive never been to those neighbor countries, they seem very nice too. But of course, I’ve watched other bloggers in the nature, sharing their experiences.💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🇵🇭

[@marizvillarojas4296]

i cost 50k monthly not included other expenses i paid taxes too and extra expenses and im living in the province of rizal

[@bryandoesvlogs]

WHAT!? no way!!!!!... I mean yeah I believe you!.. but you might just have an expensive lifestyle.. right?

[@marizvillarojas4296]

@ no we have properties and we have to pay taxes otherwise government will take it,im single mom and business woman.so i dont spend unnecessary we dont eat out we cook at home. i have adopted child too but she’s already working at the bank now so i spend not much like before… now my real child just strted college so i cant stop working till she finish her university

[@bryandoesvlogs]

OH WOW THAT IS PRETTY AMAZING! MORE POWER SENT TOWARDS YOU! thanks for always supporting my channel through views. I am grateful for you.

[@marizvillarojas4296]

@@bryandoesvlogs my pleasure

[@mariaboyd7380]

How many people are you feeding?