$600 a Month Budget In The Philippine. Living Cheap Abroad !

Darrell was looking for Financial Freedom In His Retirement. Living Abroad on less than $600 a Month. Can He afford to Live in the Philippines on his Social Security Stress Free. What about the House he is renting for less than $35 a Month.‪@Ex-Pensive_Expat‬ ‪@mikesphilippineretirement‬
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[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@quackersna]

I'm a fan of Darrell's channel. He shows that it can be done. He's an awesome guy.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Thank you my friend!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@dancooper5741]

Amazing guy. One of the best Vlogs I’ve seen for honesty & common sense with regard to budgeting & attitude to life. It doesn’t matter what you spend, it’s how you appreciate & enjoy what you’ve got.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Spot on my friend!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I appreciate that!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@OneMansParadise]

I totally agree. There are so many expats comign here to the Phils to try and recreate the West... why? We want to escape the West, embrace what the Philippines has to offer!

[@jerrymarshall2728]

Maybe we should drive up to Porac and visit Darrell? I watched when he got his place, and was watching him fix up the place. He's living life on his own terms! 👍

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Hey Jerry, I'll leave the light on for ya!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

That is the plan Jerry

[@DingusCirc]

Porac is hot and boring. But good for hiking though.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Some people will get bored anywhere

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@billiegill3760]

Love watching Darrell's video. Thanks for having him on your channel

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Thank you my friend

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Our pleasure!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@whittler0507]

My father was in the Bataan Death March ..He was a prisoner of war for 4 years in WW2 ...He was captured on the Isle of Java ..Good luck Mike and Darrell

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

So interesting the history in your family. Your father was a hero

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@keithadams2368]

Looks like a guy that found peace of mind🙏

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

We enjoyed are time with Darrell

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@LordParadoxx]

He says very reasonable things 👍

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thanks

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Thank you sir

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@jtraveler888]

An inspirational story. Thank you for sharing.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Thank you my friend!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@Zihuatanejo...]

Cheap rent equals more money for traveling, sounds good to me. Thanks Darrell, Mike and Janet

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

100% my friend

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

you're welcome

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@stacyannperez9206]

600 is a good amount for someone living alone and cooking his own meal. Best interview , presenting the other side of the Philippines other than dumaguete , girls and night life

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Thank you my friend. I receive more than that but with that I can be a lot more comfortable than living on that amount in San Diego which was the point my subscribers wanted to know about. People make more and will spend more. I was asked for a budget so I did it based upon not skimping but as a base line of having a comfortable stress free life. If people choose to live as I showed in the video then they can plan their trips to Bali Viet Nam or what ever else they can imagine. We all be need a base line in order to plan savings, material purchases and other living life activities

[@KB3TLE]

Not everyone thinks with the wrong head ! 🤗

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@KB3TLE I'll take Thant as a compliment my friend.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@MikeHoncho884]

I love Darall story it never gets old. I’ve seen him on many other channels and his own channel. I miss his videos once in a while and always find my way back to his channel. I definitely could live like him, but I really don’t have too. I’m thinking about the huge amount of savings that I could have in a short amount of time if I lived like him. I really hope to score a dwelling to fix up for someone with a long-term rental agreement at a reasonable amount like Darall did. With the extra income, if I found a girlfriend, I could definitely help her family out and change their life even if it’s just a big bag of rice for their neighborhood or village.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Darrell is great

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@herbwitt7710]

Thanks Mike and Janet ❤️.. Go Darrell Go 👍. Thanks for sharing yr storie. You live cheap so you can travel nice ...

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Glad you enjoyed it Herb

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@KB3TLE]

Appears obvious to me -- that those who can't believe this is possible -- do not understand the difference between a want -- and a need ! - - - Surviving is living -- and a vacation to DUMAGUETE from Angeles is more than - simply surviving ? Many people ignorantly squander their $ falsely thinking ''that'' is living ! -?- Irresponsible spending does not equate to ''living'' necessarily. - - - Darrell has his shit together and - '''wants for nothing''' !!! > He simply assures himself of getting his money's worth - when he spends it ? And he clearly doesn't squander much !!!

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Thank you Frank. I can see you absolutely get it!!.Thank you for the awesome comments my friend!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@fideltorres6380]

Great video, good topic,

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@makiavelli6101]

Hmm, No crime in the area being referenced but there is plenty of crime in the PI. The Philippines has a shabu problem, and with that comes other crimes. And some of them turn violent when you can't get your meth fix. Most criminal activity is what one might call "petty crimes" in the US. Generally speaking though, the PI is much much safer than most of the USA. The bottom line is he is correct. A disciplined person can mimic what he is doing all over the PI. 7000 plus islands with varying infrastructure and cultural advantages. All that can change if you're tight for cash and have a chemical addiction problem, so keep that in mind.

[@zandig666]

I once took a bus trip through many US cities and there was many places people warned not to go. 🇨🇦 is far from perfect but it is safe as a whole .. not the perfect model but you could use a piece of it for sure My other problem being people taking all the bailouts when I'm elected as president of New Canada the bailouts will be trimmed ..get off your ass and work lol the world doesn't owe u a living because you drove your husband insane and he killed himself 😂😂

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@TravellingMan20]

Every country has some crime…especially in certain areas that you can avoid. I’d say the Philippines is far safer than many Western countries now. You don’t get stabbings and rapes on an almost daily basis there.

[@lazylarrylee2421]

Mike, I have been following Darrell's channel since almost the beginning. I follow him on my other channel, the same one that I follow Janet on. I'm with you in that I could not live like he does. I want to be closer to good hospitals.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Hey there Larry!! I go to Angeles City Hospitals about 25 minutes away. They are rated same or better than Silliman or ACE there in Dumaguete. Manila is n 90 minutes away and has world class hospitals there so for a major problem. Closer than Cebu . No problem here with hospitals here

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@antonettecastro6387]

hello my friend Im your new subscribers.Darrel's Friend. Nice video! Very inspiring!

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Thank you

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks for the sub!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@Andrew-pz8mj]

Been here 4 months love it..before i came we built pig farm and chicken farm....love it

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Very Nice my friend!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@PAT4JEN]

I'm already subscribed to Darrell. You guys are making great content. All stuff I need to know as I'm planning on retiring in the Philippines with my Filipino wife. I watched a few of your videos already. Subscribed

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@JerryBellasFinalChapter]

I'm a subscriber of his channel and always look forward to any new content he posts. I for one am fortunate to have enough pensions to where I don't really have to worry about a budget. But, I applaud that he chooses to live the simple life so he can travel which is really what the Philippines is all about. I will only be a few hours from him when I move there in January so Darrell, the beer is on me!

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Awesome Jerry. I'm looking forward to it!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@zandig666]

As a reward for working hard my whole life, staying single and promoting peace and harmony I will be lucky with all my pensions @ 60 to be pulling in waay below the $2000 mark 😂😂😂😂 You nailed it here guys

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Let me know if I can help.

[@zandig666]

@@Ex-Pensive_Expat thanks already subbed you're up my ally

[@limegreen90]

I worked 20 years for 600 a month.

[@zandig666]

@@limegreen90 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤟🤟🤟

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@erwinzado1515]

Nice different view interview !!! Regards Erwin

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Thank you Erwin!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks for listening Erwin

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@armandosanchez8901]

He looks like a made guy in the Columbus family running from justice

[@anjinsanx44]

Columbo!!!# cosa nostra

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@concepciondental7953]

If you are a foreigner you will have difficulty living with $600 a month in Ph. If you are grew up locally in Ph, $600 a month is doable with excess budget. Fil-Am here.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

It would have been dificult when I first got here but not since I've been here awhile. Especially because of the rent I pay

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I agree but once your settled in I think a special few can do it. I for one can not

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@mikesphilippineretirement You'd be stunned to know how many actually do. There are a lot here in the Philippines. I hear from them every day.

[@dumaguetedreaming]

​@@Ex-Pensive_Expat Rent that low is not available everywhere and when you travel it costs a minimum of 1000 peso a night and higher in higher class cities. Fish is not cheap if you eat it every day.

[@neilmartin4187]

He’s not really living on 600 a month when half that amount goes to rent and utilities. He still has visa extensions. His food is only for himself. If he has a gf then almost double that. Then he still has to buy supplies like clothes and such.

[@judekidder]

Good interview Mike. Janet were you taking a nap lol 😆

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

yes Darrell woke her up at the end. Hahaha

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@eddierojo9864]

Darrell your smart man

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@BuzzMccabe-iu9ph]

Really good video today. I live way north in Solana next to Tuguegarao Cagayan.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@jamesalan1354]

I follow him, great guy and straight forward.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Thank you my friend

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

it was a fun interview

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@BikeTravelerX]

I like Darrel. He's a real great Guy. I wrote him and asked him for Help because i think he has a few great Ideas.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

he is a good guy

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

I'm sure I replied I hope I was helpful Buddy.

[@BikeTravelerX]

@@Ex-Pensive_Expat yes you did and we're still having that conversation open, just paused as i am busy but i will reach out as soon as i come to the PI 🙂

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@BikeTravelerX I'll be around my friend

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@Gary-lj7pi]

Mike .. The crime is over the top in the us. ... Thanks brother .

[@dumaguetedreaming]

Probably because of the easy access to firearms.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@pinoyakademy458]

The Philippines way of life resets you mentally, emotionally & physically to slow down take your time... Life is short! Open yourself up to having conversations with strangers while waiting in a grocery line or sitting in a coffee shop!

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

I usually do!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@northernbohemianrealist]

Darrell is an inspiration. I anticipate every one of his videos.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thank you for watching

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@ChrisB-sv1gz]

Girlfriend and I are living in Baguio in a 4 bedroom fully furnished house. I honestly wanted the space, cooler climate, and a new vibe for a new year. I am finishing up my first year here. 40k php for the house, utilities including wifi 7k php a month. Add about 14k php a month for groceries, snacks, and alcohol. Add another 1,400 php for netfix and apple tv. Medical insurance i got Pacific Cross for us both, and the top tier plan for each of us was roughly a total of 15.5k php per month. We plan on reducing our plan this coming cycle. Roughly speaking, we are living on $1350 usd a month, not including entertainment expenses. This is for two people living in the city, good luck to you all!

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

That is awesome Chris. I love Baguio. It reminds me of when I lived on Nob Hill in San Francisco 20 years ago. High positive energy cool weather etc. And so many things to do every day

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@garydavis9887]

thx Mike,,Ilike this mans lifestule,,this is what im looking for,,my budget is only 1,200, month

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Thank you Gary

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

follow his channel. He has some great videos

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@RichardGeorge-uj9iu]

Having just turned 41 and got laid off, I'm at a turning point. With $425K saved for early retirement at 40, $10K in an HSA, and a property that could sell for an extra $200K, what are my options for investing aggressively?

[@SasiponPanavaravatn]

It makes sense to consider a financial advisor at this stage, but delaying retirement might be a smarter choice

[@RichardGeorge-uj9iu]

Not going back to work. I'm unsure whether to consolidate all my investment accounts into one. If I do, how should I handle it and what should I be aware of? I also plan to sell my property, which could bring in an extra $200K over time. Should I combine everything into one account or spread it out across different investments?

[@RhysHuntoffice]

These are key questions for a financial planner. I connected with mine at a summit, and with her help, my wife and I reallocated our $1.7M portfolio between a traditional IRA and brokerage account. She’s been managing the investment with our approval and has helped us recover twice our losses. Currently hodl’ing steady and cautiously navigating the market

[@ronniewilliams-g222]

That’s impressive! My portfolio has been struggling. Who is your advisor?

[@RhysHuntoffice]

Lois Jean Frueh. Look her up online, she's well-known

[@ralphwilloughby915]

We live in our own paid for house in Davao Del Norte. Off grid Solar. We grow some of our own food. No rent. No electric bill. Could we live on a small budget? Yes. Do I want to? No.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@danlong6921]

Retired US Army SEAL, two tours NAM. I have a VA Pension 7 k USD Monthly. Top VA Health Card (GOLD CARD). However, i can live under USD 500 per month if I want to. I am trained to live of the land and catch my own food in small traps that I make. I also like to eat raw fish and vegetables, good for my complexion. S.Sgt. Dan .

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@philmcleod111]

I enjoy Darrel's vlogs, Its funny that when he travels to duma he is interviewed by all the duma vloggers,

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Hello Phil. Nice to see you here my friend

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@bigbuck8138]

Mike has it figured out , I am happy for him !

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Thank you my friend

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thanks @bigbuck8138

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@edgarwangsmo6]

❤

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@davidparker2173]

I am glad you all can find a place there in the sun. I am simply perplexed, and would first have to read a book on the subject of jumping the states for somewhere else. I would think to cross the ocean on a boat with a 10 foot shipping container, if I wanted to hang my hat. I used to have next to nothing, and I was so much freer. Awkarumba.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

I have a few videos about this topic on my channel. If you came for a visit you would return with a very different mindset about moving here. My next video is exactly on this topic

[@davidparker2173]

@@Ex-Pensive_Expat I appreciate that. I will have to check it out, and your other videos on the subject. Nothing I trust less than my ignorance, naivety, and lack of wisdom.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@MangoKashInThePhilippines]

We do it under 1000$ with a child but it does get over 2000$ plus when she is hospitalized unfortunately here in Philippines with a child with special needs the cost has no limits when they see it’s an American with the child that I can say with 1000% fact 👍

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@kyleesteban467]

To me, it's about budget and rationing. I AM one of the blessed ones that lives rent free. People have asked me how to live like this. They will never follow the rules. Some have asked me how I have become my own bank. They will never follow the rules either. It's all about living with financial freedom.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Absolutely and I don't even ration!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Free rent did you buy or move in with your Filipina?

[@kyleesteban467]

@@mikesphilippineretirement I bought four hectares, paid off in cash. Lawyers were involved to make sure the land was with clean title. Because my son's are Filipino citizens, I made sure the land title was in their names, not my Wife. This also secures their future, once my time is up. Because I know, once I AM dead, life ain't worth living. 💙 Tango Yankee for Your question. I won't go into the details. It's about understanding the Twelve Visions. Always take care of Yourself "first". That is a selfish necessity.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@RealGaryGibson]

I love stories like this! Low budget man in the USA finds fulfilling life in the Philippines! Does his budget include a filipina gf?

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@RealGaryGibson]

@@mikesphilippineretirement Thank you Mike

[@legacyopp9318]

Does your guest live in the Philippines? Are the exchange rates different in different areas of the Philippines? Isn't it currently 56 or so? At 56, it's still $35

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

same everyplace i guess

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

It was $36 when I made the first video. I just leave it there so not to be confusing for those who've known me for a while

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@gerbourke1952]

Hi daryll. Good to see you buddy. Now Mike. You can see that you DON'T need to "climb trees for bananas to eat" In order to live reasonably comfortably here. Myself and Jessa cannot pass 800. We don't have rent or payment's. Singled out we would be coming in a lot less than 600 but we have our own meat, eggs and vegetables. We don't live under a rock in the province. Truth be told our houses are possibly a higher standard than what the majority of expats are renting. Coming from Ireland, when I removed the old roof from the house and stacked it neatly in the back yard because I wanted it for another project. I asked her if they were safe there and should I move them incase someone stole them and she laughed and said "this is not Ireland" Philippines for the most part is very safe

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Nice to see you here my friend!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

not paying rent is a big saving

[@gerbourke1952]

@@mikesphilippineretirement you needed this video as much as your viewers did. I think you are starting to gain a valuable insight into how we really live in the province. Not just from a guy fresh off the boat such as your previous video (although he was interesting) but an expat who is already seasoned. Darryl is a good man. A lot of expats would do well to take note of how he lives. You can live here on 600 per month, but do not come here with only that

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲 Homeboy is becoming a celebrity. Been watching since the beginning. A very interesting channel, highly recommend. There's a big difference between having a $600 a month income and only spending $600 a month on average. For most of us. $600 isn't going to cut it. Especially at first. After several months of getting settled and finding your groove. It's probably possible to average out your expenses to a pretty low amount. If your income is $2k and you're spending $600-800 a month. That's totally doable. My current budget in the US is minimal because I'm saving every dime. My monthly budget is way below anyone else's. I also have more than many in a similar situation. Knowing what you need and saving for what you want is the key. Reduce financing and resist credit cards. Cook for yourself and be self sufficient. Cheers to one and all ✌️🍻

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Cheers Frank! Nice to see you here on Mikes channel

[@franktaylor7617]

@@Ex-Pensive_Expat Yeah I end up watching a bunch of different channels. Trying to get a comprehensive feed of current information. 👍

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@franktaylor7617 How it going? Lots of different points of view

[@franktaylor7617]

@@Ex-Pensive_Expat It's going pretty good. The weather here in the PNW is really nice. Mid 70's to low 80's and dry of course. I usually get a pretty consistent stream of information. The subject matter comes in waves. Whether it be about budgets, dating, housing or changes to Visa type of stuff. Comes in cycles. I think I've been following the Philippines information stream for about 10 years now. Have a pretty good idea what's happening over there. I also am interested in Thailand and Vietnam for visiting. Not so much to live. I hear Thailand is not so friendly to retirees. Not as easy as the Phils. I'm hoping to return some time late this year or early next year. A few health issues set me back on funds and vacation time. I'm pretty sure I have it all sorted out now. At least there's nothing to restrict me from traveling. Last trip was a bit of a failure. I still enjoyed myself. Just wasn't able to do most of the things I'd hoped to do. My next trip I plan to visit 3 cities. See how that goes. I have about 4 years left to formulate a retirement destination.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@franktaylor7617 Let me know if I can help. Where in PNW? Humidity here was 68% today here

[@faronray5765]

If you are single, frugal, find the right situation, find the right location and can control your variables, don't mind living in a shoe box/hut, eating the same old same old with no A/C and not doing very much, yeah, it can be done. But I hope they are saving money for breakage, medical, accidents, emergency funds, savings and not planning to beg for money here in the Philippines when they need the money to save their lives or go back home.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Have you ever been to the Philippines?? Obviously you haven't seen any of my videos. Exactly the opposite of your comments

[@faronray5765]

@@Ex-Pensive_Expat I'm retired here going on 5 years, bought a house 10 years ago in cebu city, went through the CCP-19, have a 13A marriage visa, married to a filipina for 15 years, been coming to the Philippines since 2007, have 2 Philippine bank accounts, deal with over 50 Filipino relatives, flown to the Philippines 11 times but I don't know jack shittt.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@faronray5765 Shocking that you have those opinions. Doesn't sound like anyone here I've ever met here. Your assessment of me is absolutely incorrect in every way. And I mean every way. I have a nice little house on a large lot with new split type aircon just for starters. I live in a nice older subdivision. My neighbors are Japanese, British, Saudi, Irish and business and government people. House 5 to 15 million at minimum. I have by far the smallest house on the block. You made a ridiculous statement about me yet you know nothing. To me you're just a troll.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@faronray5765 Well Farron that's pretty hard to believe. Being here that long and still snarky and judgmental. Especially when you know absolutely nothing about someone defies logic in this culture. Absolutely with out exception your opinion couldn't possibly be more wrong From the nice house new split cone etc etc. You must be a real joy to hang out with. If you're still like this after being here 5 years it's hard to imagine how you were before you got here. Unbelievable. Peace brother!!

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

I receive more than $600 monthly, but with that I can be a lot more comfortable than living on that amount in San Diego which was the point my subscribers wanted to know about. People make more and will spend more. I was asked for a budget so I did it based upon not skimping but as a base line of having a comfortable stress free life. If people choose to live as I showed in the video then they can plan their trips to Bali Viet Nam or what ever else they can imagine. We all be need a base line in order to plan savings, material purchases and other living life activities. In my case living like that I have another $1,200 of discretionary income for what ever else I choose. So I am doing well Don't feed sad for me. I am doing better than most in this country. I have just completely evolved and adjusted to a completely different mindset than those who still live mostly in a western way of thinking

[@michaeloherlihy2418]

What the full name of his you tube channel

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Ex-Pensive_Expat. Both KZbin and FaceBook

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@dosbaggos5575]

But does he have a big bankroll staahed😢and Medicare a & b???

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

No big bankroll stashed or my house would be finished. Every word of my videos are true. Why would I have medicare A & B?? I don't live there. I don't understand why people who have never been here think we'd sit around and lie??

[@dosbaggos5575]

No offense meant. Your previous history stated and jobs should have meant some savings in the bank. Other vloggers keep their Medicare just in case because Phil Health is a no go after 65

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@dosbaggos5575 I don't really care what other expats do for their insurance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYrXo4p4gNWCfbc

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@BIGALINTHEPHILIPPINES]

Its about time I see a video how someone can live comfortably on a low budget here in the Philippines ...so many vloggers says no way can live under $1000 a month... NOT TRUE ... 😂😂😂

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I can not live on a budget like that but many do

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@sentinel80]

You can live on $300 pm but your choices will be limited. Darrell is doing what he enjoys on $600 so good for him. Unfortunately it wouldn’t pay my rent but that’s my choice. My choices cost more but I have it so no problem 👍

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

I could easily pat $1,000 for monthly rent and still able to travel. I don't live in a poor area. My neighbour's are Japanese, British, Saudi and Filipinos.. Houses worth millions each. It's just not in the city

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@fransodekerken-sf7xs]

Why build a wall around your house so criminals think , there must be a lot in there, you also feel boxed in like a prison, think a cctv does the job

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

It's a culture thing here a lot more that a fear of crime. Same as Beverly Hills or Bel Air or any of the wealthy communities in America

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

love having a wall around the house kids and dogs can play and run around with no worries.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@danramsay5844]

I think he's doing this for clicks & for the people who have little in retirement, but it's just a matter of time b4 he packs it in and leaves for somewhere else or back to the U.S. , not to be neg here, just realistic.

[@dumaguetedreaming]

@@danramsay5844 You could be right. Eventually the provinces, jungles, and beaches start to blend together and with not much purpose it does get boring.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

You obviously have never watched my videos. That $600 budget is documented. See for yourself before you make such ridiculous statements

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@dumaguetedreaming I am really ever bored. I travel often and have other awesome projects. I am not a moron as you suggest. You might try doing some research before you chastise people you don't know as if an expert. But some just like to appear to be an expert. There is a name for that in first year classroom psychology texts.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

But you are being neg and not realistic. I've been here 2 1/2 years. Contempt prior to investigation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYrXo4p4gNWCfbc

[@dumaguetedreaming]

@@Ex-Pensive_Expat I never suggested you were a moron but you are certainly convincing me you just might be one.

[@markeuringer8106]

We are going to retire in the Philippines in a couple of years. We help my wife’s daughter and their family and we could help other family members in the Manila area but my wife makes a good point. She says that if we are there, then it’s easier to not be as helpful EVERY family member. That would allow for a lower budget ( uncertain about numbers at this time )

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

I did a budget video and took the video while actually shopping. That might be helpful in estimating some expenses

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@johndoe-oc6gr]

enjoyed your video today mike thank you

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thank you so much

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@lawsonsadventurevlogshanel7136]

I live on $ 963 mouth in Antipolo Philippines 🇵🇭 with my wife She owns her home that Helped out a lot. I have the some shirt Critter Republic. Justin is his name. Is the owner

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

That's awesome my friend!! Justin is a cool guy!1

[@lawsonsadventurevlogshanel7136]

Meet Justin at diving EXPO. Talking to him on Learning how to diving he is a nice guy hope we can meet my friend soon I live in Antipolo right now in the American

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

next trip come to Dumaguete and check out his dive shop

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@lawsonsadventurevlogshanel7136 I met him at Ground Zero and went diving near his shop. He actually gave me the shirt I'm wearing in the video

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@joed2461]

I have a friend over there that lives a great life for $1,000 a month with two kids

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Definitely can be done. Thank you!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thanks Joe

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@williamroseboom9361]

Is that Roseanne's husband????

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@mikemasters4382]

Ha, some funny stuff Mike. I've personally had several pick pocket attempts myself in the Philippines, none in the USA. None were successful but they sure try. I've had attempted scam at a money changer, again it failed. To say there is no crime is simply not accurate. Maybe you can be in places with less to almost no crime but let's not fool people into thinking there is no crime. I just watch a video of a guy was robbed of his cell phone. Philly wife was robbed at knife- point. I know several guys who had Filipinos break in the house and Rob them when they were sleeping. Some woke up with the Filipino in the process of robbing him I can go on and on Mike. Simply not true.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Guess it depends on where you live. Same can be said in America ""depends on where you live or hang out."" It simply is true in the areas I live and hangout 100%...

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@simonkendall4824]

Darrell's the man PS mike i am Living in Sydney Australia on 1200$ USD a month and i save money on that (Disclaimer I own my house and car outright ) Sydney is ranked the 10th most expensive city in the world so I would definitely have to disagree

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@chocolatecookie8571]

Not even going to watch the video. $600 a month for a foreigner is not duable.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Another "Never been here experts". lol. If you watched the video you couldn't denied it CAN be done

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

hahaha. watch and see how he does it

[@chocolatecookie8571]

I now finished watching the video. I understand now about the $600. That is for basic expenses only. It is not your total monthly income. You set aside a percentage of your income for savings and traveling. You have no gf or wife or children to take care of. Yes, in that case it is possible to live on $600 in the province areas. I have experience in Indonesia where life is even cheaper than in PH so I know it is manageble under those circumstances. But people might think when they see a videotitle like that that the $600 is your total income. If that was the case it would not be possible.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@chocolatecookie8571 I was asked to do a budget video. Now most of my income goes to fixing up my house or traveling. How could I include those costs and be a user friendly budget video. So in my video I only included what people could reasonably live on comfortably. I don't drink smoke or pay bar fines. So do I need to include those costs either. But if you watch the video you can apply it to your personal circumstances and have something to base an estimate on. Check out the link below and you'll see what all is included in that budget. Then let me know your thoughts. Thanks for the reply my friend

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@chocolatecookie8571 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYrXo4p4gNWCfbc

[@grahamtrigwell3042]

I use XE in Australlia bank to bank i put the money in their account say thursday night friday morning about 10am to 1pm its in my account in the Philippines never had any problems with them touch wood i dont know what other countries they are in check it out if they are there

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thanks for sharing

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@51dbail]

this guy has a winter hat on!? I'm sweating just watching him! how does he do that? Man its hot in the PI

[@jamesalan1354]

He got skin cancer, so that's why he wears it

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

The hat is acrylic and not super hot. We were at a resort 100 yards to the ocean and some where around 70 degrees. I'm from San Diego and having spent way too much time in the sun over the years I am prone to Skin cancer. I'll be having my 3rd operation next week. That is the best hat for covering your ears and also why I wear long sleeve shirts when I will be out in the sun

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@jamesalan1354 Thank you James!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@aintjester5473]

Ya little click baiter Mikey.. That's not what said bro. 600$ total BILL's what he said. LOL

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

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[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@epdugas]

Don’t live in Chicago silly 😂😂😂 I live in Cheyenne Wyoming and no one robbing me 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@frankmazzie4855]

Who cares..

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Nice.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@Recon6]

***Women in the Philippines are not stupid. Even in the province... You are not the first foreigner they've been with and sometimes they won't tell you. They will say you are the first American they are dating but it's not true! Second, the guy in the video said "she left him, did not work out " she went West do you know why Guys ? she was hoping to change her life for the better and live differently but in my opinion... she probably realized he is trying to Live cheap! And stay in the fishing village and it's NOT for her. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 (Laughing) He is trying to save the money he has from social security by living a less expensive Life... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 SORRY can't stop Laughing

[@peterpoulter1420]

Absolutely correct Sir and you summed it up perfectly. Never come here and live like a cheap Charley what kind of lifestyle is that. When you shop at unhygienic markets for meat good luck to you. Stay in your own country a few more years save as much as possible and enjoy the better things in life when you finally get here. Cheers 🍻

[@Recon6]

​@@peterpoulter1420 Hey Peter thank you for agreeing. I appreciate it 👍🏼

[@angelocalima6338]

​@peterpoulter1420 Market in the Philippines is not unhygienic. They inspect the animals before they slaughter .Bonus was they grass feed meaning organic ,fresh in America animals under heavy antibiotic and hormones eventually will kill you through hearth attack and cancer . Now let me ask you which one you preferred . I do understand look nasty wet market but they are all fresh and organic .😊

[@franciscoaguilar123]

Women use men as a stepping stone to a better life and doesn't matter if you live in the Philippines or New York City. If this doesn't happen then its doubtful she will stay for very long as this guy found out.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

From your comments it's obvious you've never been here. Anyone who has spent much time here can see it in the way you troll. I didn't say she left me ...

[@careysretirementjourney]

Incognito guest making sure facial recognition would not recognize him in Philippines haha. For me it was distracting.

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

No nothing to do with facial recognition at all my friend. Nothing to do with incognito. I look exactly like this for years in San Diego. Now that I'm in the Philippines people think it's incognito Hahha... funny

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Carey. How can a guy like Darrell his size and his look be incognito in the Philippines. He stands out in a crowd

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@Ironic_Jihad]

Are you ever gonna run out of vloggers to interview? Wondering when you're gonna make your own content.😢

[@MyMexicanDreamMC]

Old dog did the same guy last week

[@Ironic_Jihad]

@@MyMexicanDreamMC it's called the " Dumaguete Circle Jerk ". It is where the vloggers interview other vloggers. No new content, just crap.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I'm Thinking of just making a copy of others vloggers videos and just post it and collect the money

[@Robin-xt7yo]

😅🤭​@@mikesphilippineretirement

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@stevenlees8504]

The beard has 2-tones?Suit yourself, son...

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

What ever dude

[@stevenlees8504]

@@Ex-Pensive_Expat I like your channel, but the aged hipster optics are suspect.Age gracefully.

[@stevenlees8504]

I too lived on $600 a month in remote Phillipines 16 years back.Good luck doing that these days w/ a lady and dependents.And good luck w/ the false narrative/clickbait.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@gary8173]

You are a copy cat, just saw this guy on The Old Dog channel!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@DingusCirc]

All of these pauper expats in Phils. hahah

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

$600 is my budget not my income. All of these didn't watch the video trolls Hahaha..

[@DingusCirc]

@@Ex-Pensive_Expat Don’t get butt hurt . People will think you’re a beta . $600 a month is a pauper living . My statement is correct . It’s ok if You want to live like that , but the vast majority of expats Don’t!

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

@@DingusCirc kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYrXo4p4gNWCfbc

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@detlefgerischer6712]

How do i get onto Darrels channel also ! Cheers

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

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[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@detlefgerischer6712]

I can relate to this totally !!!!

[@Ex-Pensive_Expat]

Thank you!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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