Could You Live on The Philippines Minimum Wage in Manila? 🇵🇭 (BGC vs Tondo)

[@bigheadsipao]

Just found your channel a week ago and been binge watching all your Philippines trips. Glad to see you back in my homeland! Keep it up and be safe out there.

[@marcoroams]

Thanks for watching bro!! 🙏🏽 Glad you are enjoying the Philippines series

[@greatdaddy4710]

You better watch Francis Series 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤❤❤

[@marcoroams]

Yaaaah! 😁

[@francisthegreat4064]

Pagpag is overwhelming for foreigners.

[@peterhuang1431]

LETS GOOOOO!! ANOTHER VIDEO!!! WOOT WOOT

[@marcoroams]

Let’s goooo! 💪🏼

[@livingthejolife]

Great video! Definitely a good reality check for those in developed countries who complain about rising living costs. Loved seeing all the smiley kids!

[@marcoroams]

Thanks for watching 😁 Yes it made really realise what to appreciate. I am always grateful now

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

That eating that recycled food is only happen in that slum area not the whole country!!

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

The fact is Phil minimum wage is 300plus dollars a month is higher than Vietnams196 dollars a month!! Indonesia's 180 200dollars a month!! Malaysia has the same minimum wage as phil!! Phil is being pictured negatively by the western media always

[@marcoroams]

@@GaryUy-bt1wx yes but I have been to all of those countries and you get much more for your money in Malaysia and Vietnam

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

Those who eat leftover chicken is just 0.00001 PERCENT of the 120 million Filipinos. Your depiction of the poverty in Philippines not accurate. 😊

[@StevenHeapRecipes]

Hi Marcos, I live in the UK and my wife if fortunately from the Philippines and we love your channel mate. Keep on doing what you do, your channel is going to grow massively because of your style. Thanks,

[@marcoroams]

Thanks Steven! Really appreciate that mate 🙏🏽

[@Pelots]

Amazing video! Been watching since you ate Jollibee with a kind kid.

[@marcoroams]

Thanks man! Appreciate it

[@Tooby1972]

Great! Vid Lad, hoping your recovery is going well. Looking forward to future vids. ❤

[@marcoroams]

Much appreciated!! 😁

[@SK-kt2ch]

I recently found your channel and have been binging. Please post more man! Love your stuff.

[@marcoroams]

Welcome my friend 😎 Yes will be pumping out new content soon

[@Anniedavison12311]

Good to see your back up running 👌👌

[@marcoroams]

Haha im not … I’m in sydney and can’t walk still editing old videos 🥲

[@Anniedavison12311]

Sorry, not very up-to-date but have visited many places you have been to,hope you are back up and running soon lol 😆 ❤

[@runnynose8341]

I've been living in the Philippines for 20 years, the average worker spends 30% of their wage on travel to and from work. Food is cheap if you go to the right spots, you can't be going to restaurants or star bucks. Most office buildings have people selling food in the fire escapes, or on the back streets they have jolly jeepnees, 70 piso 2 dishes with rice and a 7up for lunch is about normal. Most people cook their own food and take it to work to save money. My wife is well paid but she still takes her merienda to work because she has worked before on min wage.

[@marcoroams]

Yes it is very tough for them! I appreciate what I have so much

[@Revfredtravels]

Wow great Insight bro people are struggling everywhere but some places have it rougher. Bless you bro

[@marcoroams]

Thank you man! Yes people are struggling just in different ways

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

Those who eat leftover chicken is just 0.00001 PERCENT of the 120 million Filipinos. Your depiction of the poverty in Philippines not accurate. 😊

[@Foden5354]

@@JoeyZee-vs4kr he never said 120 million Filipinos eat leftover chicken, hes just showing us what it is, your depiction of him showing that is inaccurate

[@Nagrom_112]

Aye nice Jojo is back!

[@marcoroams]

Yep! Next 2 episodes

[@SimsimsamTravels]

Sad reality, but people in Tondo Happyland are so nice 🫶

[@marcoroams]

They are bro! Super friendly people in there

[@NewYorksWorstDrivers]

Love the vlog bro. Wish it was longer. Keep up the amazing work! Hope you're healing quickly

[@marcoroams]

It was about double this but chopped it right down, I don’t want people to get bored lol

[@MrTheLionKing1986]

Yaaassss, Marco The Man is back 😍

[@TheKruxed]

"I'm going to eat it all" thats the biggest seal of approval going

[@PilosopoGeek]

Great video and very enlightening!

[@marcoroams]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@anthonyorlando7006]

Great stuff mate

[@Foden5354]

Man your videos are really good man, love watching it, dont often watch many others but yours are really addicting, keep at it, from another fellow Aussie

[@marcoroams]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate that 🙏🏽

[@MrGoodsalesman]

Im glad your back to making videos.

[@marcoroams]

Thank you, I am not walking yet, but soon! 🙏🏽 This was filmed a couple of months ago

[@manubee8536]

@@marcoroams what happened to you? Get well soon

[@marcoroams]

@@manubee8536 I broke the bottom of my leg and ankle really bad, all 3 bones and have had some big surgery done! Can’t wait to walk again and vlog 🙏🏽

[@manubee8536]

@@marcoroams Woww sorry to hear that but hope you feel better soon:) stay safe

[@niueanlaho]

Another awesome vid mate.

[@edstravel]

Great video was just in tondo today keep up the hard work 😊

[@marcoroams]

Cheers man

[@michelled5037]

That was an interesting video! I thought you guys were going to crash on that motorbike lol.😮 i agree w you on the pag pag. Its sad that people have to eat it & that was cool that you bought some for people.

[@denniscocousnuss]

People don’t have to eat pag pag dude… they want to. There are better things for them to eat health wise. But they want to experience eating fried chicken even if it’s recycled…

[@marcoroams]

Haha yeah the bike was pretty fun to be honest

[@Nagrom_112]

Yes brodie if you get your content on Facebook not only will your following start to “📈” but more people will be aware of what you put out there!! I’ll be waiting for you to make one! 🔥

[@marcoroams]

Lol! You are absolutely right, I have made one since and already have 17,800 😁

[@MarkPuke13]

There he is❤❤❤❤ lets go new vid❤

[@marcoroams]

Let’s go!!! 💪🏼

[@lisabroadbent6515]

Wow. I really like how insightful your KZbin videos are. And always very entertaining, informative, insightful etc. - it’s cool and good. Keep it up.. Wow. 👍 🙂

[@marcoroams]

Thanks very much! I like to show all the interesting places and stories I come across 🙏🏽

[@Marijan1987]

Great video Marco.👍👍

[@karelsm76]

Can’t get over the Pag Pag. We saw that Pag Pag lady in another video. Hope you’re recovering well. Will you be going back to the Philippines? We may be there around Christmas time.

[@marcoroams]

Yeah she’s quite famous now! She was actually in a video I did over a year ago before anyone but I had no idea who she was or what she sold 😂 Nah I won’t be, off to see the rest of the world! Enjoy

[@karelsm76]

@@marcoroams We might need to go visit her since she’s reached celeb status, not for Pag Pag though. Ah fair enough. Hope the rest of your recovery goes well and we look forward to seeing your next adventure!

[@1953beetle]

Great and informative video. Loved it!!

[@marcoroams]

Cheers mate!

[@1953beetle]

@@marcoroams 😁👍🏻

[@Johntravel83]

Yeah new video 👍

[@marcoroams]

Yeah! Let’s go!!

[@poppy8810]

Amazing video , puts things in perspective, it’s a very sad reality and the ppl of the Philippines are some of the most amazing ppl ❤❤❤

[@marcoroams]

It really does! Thank you

[@tombulek5231]

Bro, would you be making vlogs in Australia. Love to see them ❤ 😊

[@marcoroams]

I actually really want to, but it’s an entirely different style and hard to pull off

[@waynerogers9165]

sad world we live in, awesome video, love how you show real shit mate

[@marcoroams]

Thanks man 🙏🏽

[@jamesdavey570]

Really love your videos. Keep up the good work. Was also wondering if woman with you is now your girlfriend? What other places do you plan to visit in the future

[@marcoroams]

Thank you man! Appreciate it 😁

[@TF-ee3in]

You shouldn't of bought that health candle Bro 😒 Hope your recovery is coming along smoothly. Be good to see you back. Great video! 😎🤘

[@marcoroams]

Thank you bro!! Yeah doing what I can to recover then will be back into it!

[@thekernall74]

Interesting look into living in the Philippines.

[@MKG_Ramboo]

Great video keep it up 😆😉

[@marcoroams]

Cheers man

[@GroundUnderMedia]

Bro when that guy turned onto the road with you two my stomach immediately sank that looked SO UNSAFE

[@marcoroams]

Haha imagine how I felt being in there 😅 my heart sunk

[@GroundUnderMedia]

@@marcoroamsstay safe mate! wishing you good health!

[@marcoroams]

@@GroundUnderMedia thanks you’ 🙏🏽

[@chrisclark2110]

Me screaming at my phone 🤣 hell naa! HE DID IT SO SMOOTH THO!!!

[@SonnyStewart-d6i]

I just came across your channel a few days ago and have been binge watching your videos. Have you been to Vietnam? I would love to see videos of you there!

[@marcoroams]

That’s great thank you! Yes will be in Vietnam in 2 days and will be doing daily vlogs 😎

[@BrianAz]

Just amazing. So many talking points here in affording to eat alone needless to say rent and all the other expenses! I wonder how you are able to eat the street foods and not get sick? From cleaning and food standards we are used to in the U.S. I know there must be concerns, yes? Have you suffered any sickness from street foods during your travels? I even got sick in Egypt at an upscale hotel restaurant so I wonder what you must go through!

[@sabrinacrisp8942]

Good to see you back.I love you cute. Really. Love your videos. 😊😮😊❤

[@marcoroams]

Thank you so much!! I love you too hahahaha 😁 ❤️

[@mimiblitberg]

What a great episode! Absolutely true and realistic. I think if you live making a minimum, eating out is a luxury and avoided as much as possible. Except for the local carinderias and turo turo.

[@marcoroams]

Yes! Thank you! I agree 🙏🏽

[@tsf637]

Marco! I’m Catholic and I hope you enjoyed the Mass!

[@marcoroams]

It was nice to see 🙏🏽 I just wish I could understand haha

[@cheekonv]

Ill be there for christmas, Such happy place

[@Neal_only1]

Hello Marco, how is your foot doing? Hope your feeling better and at least your up and around.❤

[@marcoroams]

It’s feeling alright thanks 😁 ❤️‍🩹 Starting rehab for walking on Wednesday, can’t wait!

[@allananderson2667]

We really enjoyed that episode, we’ve alway thought of seeing the Phillipines. . done Thailand and Vietnam

[@marcoroams]

Thank you 🤩

[@janetceniza8091]

Husband here, 12:10 PM Sat. 8 June - and pretty warm for Wash. State. My wife and I had a chance 20 years ago to buy into one of the condo's that was going to be built in BGC. Didn't like Manila so we skipped that chance. Two family's on youtube live in BGC - MOM DUTY and LIVE THE PHILIPPINES. Mom Duty & family live in an expensive condo - 3k sq ft. lots of AC and one of their bills could have built a regular family a nice home. Don't forget most folks work 6 days a week. On with the show.

[@marcoroams]

Wow that’s crazy!! But I think it sounds nicer where you are in Cebu 🏝️

[@QWTrucker]

You need to go check out Gen. santos city in Davao it’s the sea food capital of the Philippines sea food is every cheap and it’s super safe place to go. You could live on minimum wage in the Philippines just not in Manila Cebu or any other tourist places. In the small providences you most definitely could.

[@marcoroams]

Yeah for sure man! I did spend some time there but I was really sick so didn’t get out much

[@oldmate99]

7:25 did the health candle come with any kind of money back guarantee?

[@marcoroams]

😂😂😂

[@sheep.herder]

bro 👊 hope you're doing better my man

[@marcoroams]

Yeah my bro! This video is form when I was there, but I am starting walking rehab in a few days 🙏🏽 been planning my next big trip

[@thekernall74]

Thanks!

[@marcoroams]

Thanks so much my friend 🙏🏽

[@thekernall74]

@marcoroams no problem. I will say I have not been notified of your new videos. I just happened to check your channel and saw your latest upload. I'm still subbed and notifications are on

[@marcoroams]

@@thekernall74 Yeah mate its a joke, if anyone should be notified it should be you!

[@MarkPuke13]

Rewatching and again i cant stress how gnarly this video was.. pagpag is wild

[@marcoroams]

Oh really! Thanks bro! Have you tried it? I was so close to eating it but if I get sick for one video it’s just not worth it, the locals have iron tummy’s unlike me

[@DannyFlippingDeals]

Got a new Mrs Marco?

[@OhhhhhhKKAAAYYYYYY]

TOndo used to be the "HOOD" comparable to Brazil's Pavela, now you can see how progressive it is and has a food street..

[@marcoroams]

It’s a good spot 🙏🏽

[@BrettWilliamson]

I went to Manila, Cebu, Palawan etc in 2022. Everyone tells you how cheap the Phils is, and yes, on our Aussie wage it is, but for a local - depends on what you do I guess. I tipped a servo attendant in Tatay about 500 Pesos and she said "no, no sir'. I told her to put it in her pocket before the boss saw.

[@cjok7463]

Hope you're recovering well!

[@marcoroams]

❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@shammyshammy407]

Let’s get it Marco!!!

[@marcoroams]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@0nlyRemaining]

Those city prices are pretty spot on when compared to the same product in the USA. Unless you live in California. Dont live in California.

[@marcoroams]

😂😂😂 yeah I’ve been told that a few times!

[@Callum_king]

Bro, been watching your videos but i need to leave a comment. I can’t believe they are eating those crap ? Would you eat that if you don’t have any choices ?

[@marcoroams]

I dunno bro! I guess they just don’t care or it becomes normal to them.

[@tordoff80]

my ass would have fallen out on that bike joining the main road lol

[@marcoroams]

😂😂😂

[@PROLIFIC_TRAVELS]

Oof 😂

[@kevindelaurentis8666]

In US dollars, that's $9.70 per day. Seeing Tondo, it looks a lot like the slums in India. Glad to see you've cut back on the street food. How many times do you think you've had food poisoning? Ever been mugged or robbed on your travels? I really enjoy your vids.

[@marcoroams]

Thanks man! Yeah well when I filmed this video it was $11 … so it’s dropped over a $1 in that time. Crazy!! Food poisoning at least 10 times, but 3 very bad. Never physically assaulted, but I’ve even scammed. But not guns or knifes thank God

[@nielk799]

But Philippines still far richer than India Philippines GDP Percapita is at $4,250 while india is only $2,500 its just half of the Philippines percapita and aside from that Indian major cities like Mumbai and Delhi are nothing in front of Manila, Philippines particularly the developed side like BGC or Makati CBD.

[@kevindelaurentis8666]

@@nielk799 And what does that have to do with "it looks a lot like the slums in India?"

[@AbandonTheWest]

There was a place near me in Makati, steak was catastrophicly expensive too.

[@jacelpobre]

I was working at the Jollibee before😅 oh man! It was just surviving. Now, Im a minimum earner in Australia, and so far, so freaking good. I can finally travel internationally and locally.

[@marcoroams]

I’m so happy for you!! I’m glad you are loving it here in Australia! The Filipinos and Aussies are good friends 🙏🏽

[@PAT4JEN]

I saw a documentary on pag pag.My wife Jen has in the past participated in feedings in those areas. It's a real eye opener. The Philippines is a beautiful country with beautiful people but with such poverty in some areas that they are capable of creating an industry like this. We are so fortunate here in Australia.

[@marcoroams]

We are very lucky! I wish I had the solutions to help out a bit more but I don’t 🤷🏽

[@PAT4JEN]

@@marcoroams . You're drawing attention to the issue which is a good thing.

[@victwosix775]

watched heaps of ur vids bro, im aussie my mums from tondo, gotta be careful there mate seriously dont wanna end up in a filipino hospital

[@marcoroams]

Cheers man! Yeah it’s tough area … much tougher than me or my tummy! 😂

[@jas0x139]

It's getting insane here in the west too. It's been a long time since I have gotten fast food so my wife and I got Burger King one day, $36 for just two of us...

[@ritishify]

2:03 "We'll see how long 600 pesos will go". 2:20 These are good videos bro, just a matter of time before they get pushed by the algorithm.

[@jacelpobre]

That's why I love working in Australia, they pay their employees fair and right… with super, penalty rates, sick pay and holiday pay.

[@marcoroams]

Very lucky to be born here 🙏🏽

[@erriconeale6924]

Not necessarily in taxis. But we can do well in some places on the right nights. There is a lot of wealth though which seems to make us selfish. Filipinos are so humble and appreciative.

[@jacelpobre]

@@erriconeale6924 too much humbleness po and appreciative that we are taking advantage of business owners in the Philippines. For us minimum earners we are working just to survive, can’t afford to travel even locally. For a long long time, we’re living to work instead of work to live.

[@erriconeale6924]

@@jacelpobre I feel you my friend. You are resilient and wonderful people. Thank you for making a life in my country po.

[@heather-louise8432]

Thank you for this video Marco as promised yesterday on fb ,, the harsh sadness of this however the tondo people looked like they enjoy the chicken bits so that’s a win win I would rather spend my cash in the poorer areas than like the pockets of the fat cats ,, I can’t justify how they can over look the poor can’t wait for next video ,, hope your mending ❤

[@marcoroams]

Thanks so much! Yeah totally, there needs to be a massive change, the people living in these conditions work super hard just to get by and they are predominantly great people too

[@PKAdventures]

i'm pretty sure i could do it. for like 10 years i have been living on less than 1/2 of minimum wage here in the USA, and i am able to save up a bit of money each month so i can still party, buy a few drinks, and go on vacations and things. people say minimum wage here is unlivable, but in most cases, if they're single, what they are really saying is that they don't know how to manage their money. so ya, i think i could do minimum wage in the Philippines, but only after i found where i wanted to live, became more fluent in the language, and became known in the area so i wasn't getting charged the tourist price for everything. i'm actually planning on moving to the Philippines, so ill let you know if i can do it when i get there. OH! and i have no interest in living in BGC or any other big city. i've never liked big cities. i'm more interested in small cities and towns out in the provinces where i can easily grow food and go camping, hunting, and fishing

[@Kentotvlogs]

I found the prices really odd to dude i hope it stays good ey! Otherwise no more philippines in the future 👎 Cheers brother great vid 👍👍

[@marcoroams]

Yeah mate, it can get super pricey in parts, literally Aussie prices

[@user-bg2ig5xc3e]

Was this last year???

[@marcoroams]

Nah like 3 months ago

[@janetceniza8091]

A different color candles for anything you want. Or you can pay some lady to burn a couple candles while she does a little dance and prays for you or your family. Best to just buy a couple right away and not be bothered. No prayer is ever wasted so a few extra for you never hurts.

[@SlayandShine]

I live in Seattle where Starbucks is from.. definitely a fad for years. But it's sad to see them in the Philippines when there are so many coffee farmers there not benefitting from the coffee sales in their country

[@nicklanger9600]

Nice

[@marcoroams]

Thanks

[@janetceniza8091]

A few years ago my wife and I and another couple went to see the " dancing inmates " we missed our bus back to our car so we got 4 cycle rides. My wife had never been on one and the roads were slippery because of the rain. I guess my wife hung on a little too tight because the driver asked her if she had ever been on this kind of ride before. I gave my driver 1000 pesos, he didn't even look at the bill as I slipped it to him so my wife wouldn't see. I'm sure it made his day and hopefully he give it to his wife.

[@chefcamsey1375]

Currently we're living in an era. Where the price of just living. I worse than the great depression..love your content though

[@marcoroams]

Thank you! Yeah we all do it rough it seems

[@qilin-v8u]

The consumption in the Philippines is not low unless you eat street food every day

[@ricomambo6316]

That P600 a day can be survive to ordinary filipino people in average living condition but impossible to people in good social standing level and burden for them.For food alone to average people expenses daily is cheaper than the cost of having the social lifestyle needs.If someone is dependent of the food meals from the restaurant everyday and not coming from home made meals then everyone goes to financial trouble.Financial management and financial literacy for P600/day earning must have a smart decision making.

[@KuyaIskoOfficial]

Hello my friend how are you, im a new friend in your channel and always watching on your upload video in Marawi and others video. So very nice vlog my friend and if you here in Manila philippines can i see you soon my friend. By the please give me a shout out for your the next vlog..thank you my friend take care always on your travel vlog..

[@marcoroams]

Thank you my friend 🙏🏽

[@5foot6andfunny]

Sinigang and rice all day baby let's go!

[@Timothymcdermott-qr3mo]

gooday marco tim here australia just asking you gunna get serious with this girl seems like you get on pretty good love your vids just asking yea

[@marcoroams]

Thank you Tim! I can’t predict the future my friend. I haven’t got control over those things, but you’ll know 🫡

[@Timothymcdermott-qr3mo]

@@marcoroams be ashame to walk away from something or some one who could make your life happy

[@pivo1100]

Stay Frosty

[@marcoroams]

What does that mean?

[@pivo1100]

@@marcoroams keeping one's cool, but with extra emphasis because of the need to stay alert in dangerous situations.

[@janetceniza8091]

Crispy chicken is a pretty good meal. I am only guessing that the workers at the fast food places ( may be allowed one free meal per shift ) otherwise they could not afford to eat there.

[@marcoroams]

Agreed!!

[@myke9137]

250 dollar is a common 15day salary in BPO industry : D

[@theATkid]

Two burgers from shake shack for $11? I’m moving to the Philippines

[@marcoroams]

😂😂😂

[@samiam6771]

U good bro?

[@marcoroams]

Good I am

[@cancuncavemanbesthostels6697]

How about give 250 in rice and steak to those people eating out the trash

[@marcoroams]

Tremendous idea!

[@tebagzakksantelmo]

dang that pagpag taste good ..

[@marcoroams]

I’m sure it actually would haha, but I am not game to get sick 🤒

[@tebagzakksantelmo]

@@marcoroams its good man u should try it ...

[@enileg89]

Seeing this makes me sad. I really do think philippines have the potential to become a powerful nation if we all get together. The government needs to build a good foundation including building schools and housing for the poor instead of skyscrapers of condos for foreigners to retire and invest in. There is a huge gap in income inequity and I’m afraid there will be more homelessness and poverty in the future.

[@marcoroams]

I agree! Something needs to be done, Vietnam is a cheaper country and the government knocked down all the slime and made houses for people. It’s a very clean and tidy country now

[@Revfredtravels]

Bro I would not eat it, but if i as in there place I would.

[@marcoroams]

Yeah bro it’s all they can afford unfortunately, it tough life there for them

[@ianwalsh-b6p]

poverty is bad i just bought shoes and slippers and underwear and bras for my girl and her pregnant room mate they had no shoes each walking in bare feet or slippers slowly im getting them clothes more shoes will follow

[@marcoroams]

Good on you man 🙏🏽

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

Tondo people are rich richer than BGC. BGC workers lived in Embo and tondo residents are richer than Embo.

[@marcoroams]

Interesting!

[@JsSan11]

you should meet francis again

[@marcoroams]

lol I met him a few videos ago! 😂 Maybe you didn’t see it!

[@JsSan11]

2 months ago LOL 🎉 i watched every vids of yours and been waiting for your upload for 3 weeks!😂 have you seen the child of Francis' sister?

[@marcoroams]

@@JsSan11 haha thank you! Yes but this was filmed about the same time …. Maybe a week after the last Francis video, I spaced them out because I have a broken leg and can’t film. But I’ll always make an effort to see him. Yes I seen the baby photos 👶🏼

[@JsSan11]

@@marcoroams Make sense. Keep safe Bro!😇🙏

[@lenseofanomad]

are you really back in the philippines?!

[@marcoroams]

No I’m in Australia, this is when I was there

[@AUSTRALIAN-GUY]

❤Wow I Thought U Recovery Was Fast 🙀 U Be Back Soon Ledgend 🥭🌴​@@marcoroams

[@72fishing]

❤ from 🇮🇪

[@EdwardNY8]

Been here for years and the PH is not cheao at all. You can eat & drink cheap but it tastes bad, we get what we oay for. The only think in the Philippines that is cheaper is to rent a place. The rest is pretty much the same. Since inflation kicked in it's worse

[@marcoroams]

Totally, I don’t know how the locals do it! Vietnam is the cheapest I’ve been to and it’s quite organised and clean (apart from the road rules)

[@peterhuang1431]

I feel like people who touch money, dont wash hands and eat their food is worse than cleaned up pag pag though. but thats just me 😂

[@bigradwolf5001]

I can survive $11 a day there if I have my own unit and no debt, no family to support. 2/3 of that $11 will be spent on health insurance though so it's really trying to live off $4 a day -- that is tough now that I think about it. Make it an even (odd?) $20 a day where half is for health insurance and the $10 is for my daily COLA.

[@marcoroams]

Well done my friend 🙏🏽

[@bigradwolf5001]

@@marcoroams Nothing done yet my friend. Those were just estimates. I''m turning 52y. Still need to work until 55y old or 3 more year then maybe I have enough to do pre-early retirement in Philippines. I was able to purchase $150K 1-BR condo in Legazpi Village, Makati last year. So I just need to save $70K within these 3 years which is doable assuming I keep my job. Like I said in my prior post, half of that goes to health insurance (costs about $5K a year) and 1/4 goes to entertainment so really my COLA budget is a tight $17.5K for about 6 years -- now that is attempting to live below the minimum wage of Manila. Three years, ah.... so near yet so far.

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

Philippines has probably the most number of MALLS in the world and that's because almost all of them go in them. In other "rich" countries, they have 1 mall per city? 😊 In Manila ALONE, there's probably a THOUSAND ALREADY 😊

[@Jett.Jai1234]

If most workers got 600 peso a day they would be stoked I think you find out majority get about 300 peso if they are lucky unless maybe you are a professional

[@marcoroams]

That’s really sad, I don’t know how they do it, it’s not a particularly cheap country if you want anything decent

[@Jett.Jai1234]

@@marcoroams 100% but for some reason they always smile and find a way to survive believe me