My Cost Of Living In The Philippines As An American | 2024 | Cebu

[@MarkPuke13]

Living it!! Congrats again broski

[@CoMi000]

Thanks bro I always appreciate you! ✌🏾

[@carolgarrett6271]

Good living and inexpensive too. I know you are enjoying yourself with good weather, good food & good people. The services are reasonable as well. And…that blue water is unmatched. Enjoy and be blessed!

[@MyLifeThai371]

Congrats on the pregnancy! Pretty exciting Dude!

[@Dethrey_]

Thank you for sharing your story. Definitely inspiring. The Philippines 🇵🇭 the culture the peoples, the tropical islands 🏝 . Comfy. ✌🏾😎

[@LockLockatron]

Congrats Brova!!!

[@dazocat5566]

Amazing bro, your an inspiration brotha! Bless up bless up! Hope all is going well and wish all the best! Peace:)

[@CoMi000]

Thanks I always appreciate you! You take care out there as well and much love ✌🏾

[@stv111play]

good for you young man, learning life lessons by living them. thanks for your video, stay free

[@apoloestrada2908]

Thanks for the video and sharing, I live with the budget of $1500 a month and that's in Tunasan, Muntinlupa City by south of Manila if you don't know. Very happy enough to not pay any mortgage or rent. Only 5 foreigners living in that area and both military veterans.

[@davidssunstar]

Ill be back in Cebu City May 8..Thanks for making this video

[@CoMi000]

You’ll be enjoying yourself real soon bro ✌🏾

[@CaliforniaBear619]

Congratulations on the pregnancy. Do you have a hospital set up yet? My son was born at UCmed. It cost about $2k back in 2020. It was a C section, what made it cost as much. Good luck

[@CoMi000]

Thanks! We were able to find a very nice hospital that does natural deliveries for about just around $600 actually. The price has risen to about $3000-$4000 for C sections though.

[@CaliforniaBear619]

@@CoMi000 yeah my son's mother said it would cost $800. Just be aware of the total possible cost, the process of procedures, and also about how the red cross works with possible blood transfers. I was warned and heard horrible stories from other expats. I have my own story, but our son and mother pulled through. Again best of luck to a healthy birth and mother.

[@CoMi000]

⁠@@CaliforniaBear619Thanks for the heads up. The total cost is around $600 for us. Most Filipinos I know say they even pay as low as $100 though those are in public hospitals.

[@Spinnaker79]

​​@@CoMi000ask her doctor, or hospitals if they have package. Its a lot cheaper. It includes stay in the hospital for 2 days, doc and anaethesiologist fees. You dont have to think abt other things, and other charges

[@w.ewilson6363]

I live in Dasmarinas, Me and my wife own our home so my expenses are around the 600 dollar range a month, Most is that is for my Liquour and beer.

[@RockoNation]

Congratulations man must be nice I have my girlfriend in the Philippines. I’m going to see her on March. This video is very helpful to me. Thank you.

[@decoy2636]

Interesting, thank you for sharing

[@animated000]

One thing he didn't factor in is the 30k he dropped for the condo. Lets say he has it for 10 years. Thats 250 a month. So he's living for $1000/month. Still cheap!

[@ndBAlex]

Shoutout to Code Vein, haha loved that game. Great video

[@CoMi000]

Yeah bro it’s a pretty great souls like game and it was worth getting the platinum 👌🏾

[@rogermakarov]

Nice video my guy. I'm from St.louis MO and on the younger side myself and I adjusted liven in Cebu pretty easy myself. If you ever in Cebu city we gotta link up.

[@kardainlewis4536]

Hey bro is it possible for American can work there

[@shoz2502]

Like your style you remind me of Easy E the Rapper from NWA

[@JonathanFiloteo]

Welcome to Cebu bro! I hope you like our place! :)

[@CoMi000]

Thanks bro I appreciate you ✌🏾

[@apebale]

i am glad you found place you can call home in our country.. Enjoy life here bro

[@CoryResilient]

In Canada BC. I used to just travel with my hammock for the entire summer and sleep outside no rent ! But I had a blast and I saved so much money and enjoyed my summer. Why can't one come out there and do the same? Pitch a hammock between 2 trees each night save the 400 a month and spend that on the actual experience?

[@iamf6641]

Philippines hot

[@nikumimito3164]

Congrats on starting a fam bro. $700/month is a good budget, I've seen a lot of different videos from people saying $1k is possible but $1500 is what you need for a decent life there. How do you currently make your income or are you living on just savings for the time being? I'm 38 without much savings but I just started maxing out my retirement accounts the past year now so saving aggressively because I plan to exit the work force early and head over before I reach my 50s.

[@CoMi000]

Thanks bro I always appreciate your comments! Yeah $700-800 is doable with just me and my girl with a little extra to spare for leisure and shopee(Philippines amazon). Though I’ll make an updated video soon now that my son is born since the budget increased for sure. I do a little bit of trading here and there. Enough gains to cover my expenses and enough to pile up in my savings. You’re on the right path bro. Anytime before 50 and you’ll enjoy yourself a lot more. Take care bro ✌🏾

[@m.t4826]

How about utilities? How much for electricity? What city do you live in?

[@seancramer1096]

So a similar math would be 1700 for a couple and 1300 if you’re single I’m including rent at 25-35000 php

[@iamf6641]

Live in my car still spend more than that I'm thinking of moving to the Philippines

[@gibstron]

i subscribed

[@maxwelltokhnit]

I subscribed.

[@jewelrunner7756]

My guy!!.. I work a modest job here in the UK, get around £2'200-2'300 a month (GBP).. Working class average life here in England.. Just checked the exchange, an that would put me on around $170'000 pesos (PHP) a month.. Then, from a 'living costs' search i just did, that's apparently big baller money there!?.. I'm amazed!!.. If you read my other comment, i would love to start a new life there like yesterday!.. But I'm a full time parent to my 12yr old son here in the UK.. Like the amazing average Filipinas there, unfortunately i was taught that to value family above all too.. So i wouldn't even consider moving until i was sure he was grown and fully stable in his life.. But one day.. I hope i can move.. Before I'm too much older too, so I'm a young-ish and a catch.. Not just an 'old rich guy'.. This is becoming my retirement dream right here!.. 😎🤞🤞🤞

[@xilovids7094]

Yeah thats a big money a month in PH

[@gogetablue7905]

Yes hence why Filipinos go to other countries for income because typically incomes from other countries is high to the Flilipino's 170k Pesos is already a lot and even more than enough in some cases

[@Mohmeetsworld]

Congratulations to you and your lady on the pregnancy!

[@CoMi000]

Thanks! Much appreciated ✌🏾

[@Chris-yv7jy]

Do you go to like a upscale gym. I live the us my gym planet fitness is only $10 a month.

[@anthonyozanidehen43]

Hey bro thanks for the video. Is there any issue applying for business/ work visa? Or is it a pretty straight forward process and its the same process as extending s tourist visa?

[@CoMi000]

Glad you enjoyed it bro 👌🏾 I’m not sure about the work visa tbh, but extending the tourist visa’s are a piece of cake though.

[@AndyMitch-ec5iy]

Great video bro ! I am contemplating moving to Cebu city myself so I appreciate all this great info. How is the internet speed there ? May seem like an odd question but peeps have mentioned it on Reddit etc. Just curious to know if it is good/fast. Thanks

[@CoMi000]

Thanks bro! Regarding internet, you can get Pldt or Skycabke Wifi here during your stay. Avoid the Globe at home wifi at all cost and you’ll be good with one of the other two 👌🏾 They’re a decent speed.

[@AndyMitch-ec5iy]

@@CoMi000 Thanks bro. Congrats on the baby also !

[@bigbearhugebear9018]

I think a 26 meter condo is a shoe box.I couldn't do it..

[@小笼包-m3o]

Absolutely no way man. I spend 1200 in pattaya in thailand. And i mostly cook at home or buy at secen eleven, no dating, no alcolhol, no travelling, no women. ( Rent os about 250 )

[@iamf6641]

No mem*

[@BGGJ1]

I usually use grab here I find that it is a bit cheaper and they always have deals!

[@CoMi000]

Yeah there’s some good deals on grab especially in the early and late hours. Are you still in Cebu?

[@BGGJ1]

@@CoMi000no I’m back in BGC/Makati. Oh and congratulations on the lil guy! When is the wedding? Would love to see the content! Keep up the great work Bro!

[@CoMi000]

Thanks bro it’s been a cool experience so far ✌🏾 Definitely in the future for sure and thanks for your support!

[@ericselorio]

Bro, I tell you what. I'm here right now in San Francisco, Ca.. My rent alone on a studio apartment cost me almost 💲700. And I am only making 💲2118 on my retirement pay. What about other expenses? Do 💲2,118 a month survive? LOL. Thanks.

[@xilovids7094]

@ericselorio yes you can that is big money a month in PH if you work remotely

[@ericselorio]

@@xilovids7094 One big problem though. I have over 42 nephews and nieces and all married with children and some are married as well and have their own children. You know what I mean....I'm 77 now, if I go home, in one year I will look like 97 or older...WAAAA!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@abdikulmie6659]

Great video! What about opening an account? My account was closed 5 years ago, and I didn’t bother reopening it. My Filipino friend told me that foreigners are not allowed to open an account with a tourist visa. Is that true??

[@Baguio2024]

Do you have an estimate for your utilities, especially electricity?

[@CoMi000]

Oh yeah, during this video it was around 3000-3500php which is about $52-$60 each month. But now? It’s about 5500php which is around $95 a month. Went up a lot during this summer because it’s so hot here.

[@bitbytemcfile5025]

That sounds really great. Does your $760 expense include food and grocery costs for 2 people or just for you? Because obviously you live there with your girlfriend

[@CoMi000]

Yes, it’s the cost for both of us 👌🏾

[@KB3TLE]

I'm old and alone = no ''partner'' -- confused by food bill ? - - - So if I paid rent & subtracted a woman's food bill -- about $1000 should do it ? --- Or - did I miss something ? Health costs are more - but - if I budgeted $1500 - or so - I should be able to save some for emergencies ???

[@CoMi000]

Precisely! Especially if solo it’s a lot easier. Expenses have gone up now that I have a child so I may make an updated cost of living video in the future. You’ll be more than fine with that amount though.

[@KB3TLE]

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[@ashleysesay8148]

So this cost of living is excluding the rent because you bought? And by condo expenses, is that including water/electricity bills?

[@CoMi000]

Absolutely 👍

[@ashleysesay8148]

@@CoMi000 Awesome!! Thanks for confirming :)

[@curtssallee9807]

Thats whats up fam.....nothn but love

[@CoMi000]

Thanks bro I appreciate you ✌🏾

[@Kamote-kk4su]

A months rent in america like 2k usd could give you a new life of higher standard than what you have there.

[@stateofconsciousness9174]

Thanks for such a detailed video. How hard it it to buy a condo if you’re a US citizen?

[@CoMi000]

Glad you enjoyed it! Also it was super easy to find and own a condo here. Just need a decent cheap lawyer to oversee everything and put the sale in your favor.

[@ThaMidwestBrutha]

Traffic is horrible & the bikes are intrusive on your journey.

[@Dewgone]

What do you do for work boss?

[@CoMi000]

Trade stocks bro

[@RichSphere00]

@@CoMi000how’d you get into that gang?

[@CoMi000]

@@RichSphere00I had a friend teach me the basics and I taught myself the rest. There’s lots of videos on how to get started as well.

[@knowledgeberakah1728]

Dude you're videos is pushing me

[@vonespinosa7055]

CEBUUUU

[@davidssunstar]

Youp..thats the life I like.

[@amazonseller-yf8vv]

Sounds fantastic, but if you've got it so good why you planning to leave, why you be saying it's your last day there???

[@CoMi000]

My last day? I’ll be here for a long while bro. It’s cool to make a few cheap investments out here for sure. I do eventually want to return to the states for a while too though with my lady and child.

[@amazonseller-yf8vv]

@@CoMi000 I was confused because at 0:28 it said "Dawn of the final day, 24 hours remaining" so I figured that meant you're leaving in 24 hours. But anyway glad things are working out so well, have fun and keep up the good work.

[@CoMi000]

@@amazonseller-yf8vv No worries bro. That segment is from The Legend of Zelda Majora’s Masks. I just threw in there for a fun transition. Thanks!

[@amazonseller-yf8vv]

@@CoMi000 Oh, very nice, i should've known. Anyways looks like your doing great, keep up the good work. I hope to be over there by late June so I was watching all your vids to see how you do it. Looks very nice indeed.

[@jpwick987]

What type of investments would you recommend to do?

[@Stardust242]

what if i get a tourist visa and go get a job there is that possible ?

[@CoMi000]

You’ll need a Work Visa and an Alien Employment Permit to start working here bro.

[@KevinChisholm-o9m]

On my way veteran 70s returning😅

[@The.juan.fernandez]

Bronado what do you do for work? Tech?

[@CoMi000]

A few investments and I trade some stocks here and there.

[@michaeljakeusman]

start paying those philhealths early. could save you alot like the pregnancy.

[@CoMi000]

Wish I knew about that sooner but I was lucky enough to find a nice doctor for about $600 so it’s all good. A lot cheaper than I expected tbh.

[@shandorkato]

Congratulations 🎊

[@humbledexpat2662]

I calculate 2000 Euro 😂🎉 maybe I want to play it safe

[@kam_abroad]

I spend about 3k Euros as a single guy.

[@CoMi000]

Yeah it’s good to play it safe. I only spent that much because I don’t have to pay rent since I own my condo but with rent It would’ve been around $1200 for sure.

[@BB_MMX1]

Where can you rent a studio apartment in the U.S. for less than $1,000 in 2024? Even if you can find one, you're probably not going to feel safe living there.

[@CoMi000]

Probably outside of California.

[@TryorDie2024]

You're a young healthy dude why don't you do videos on how to exercise without going to the gym a pull-up bar and some calisthenics it's just as good as going to any gym why don't you create a workout system that's my recommendation to you because I like you

[@CoMi000]

I keep myself in decent shape but I’d get bored just doing gym content but I’ll keep the suggestion in mind. Do You live in Cebu too?

[@CoryResilient]

Gang

[@jetd9716]

I thought you were Ja Morant. Lol 😂

[@CoMi000]

😂

[@coltonbriggs71]

Damn, I have to part ways with my constantly nagging wife and head over there, bruh. I need to reduce my stress. Sooner or later I’m gonna have a heart attack

[@CoMi000]

I feel you bro. Come on over and take it easy ✌🏾

[@butwhole-r9q]

I spend 8 thousand American bucks a month... but I also have like 12 girlfriends

[@rogermakarov]

Damn you sound like one of my friends. He takes good care of his baby mothers. He basically pay them the same as he would in American child support.

[@TryorDie2024]

There's a reason why it's cheap. Come on talk to me when you've been there 10 years which I'm sure you won't. By your own statement it would take you 6 1/2 years to break even on that property. And that does not cover the cost of maintaining it or being sued or any number of other things that can happen by renting. I'm sorry I do like what you're trying to convey but like most KZbinrs you're only reporting the good and not the bad. The real bad

[@CoMi000]

Nah you’re right, it’s not perfect. There’s both good and bad like anywhere else.

[@lickasto00]

bruh!

[@GerinPhils]

Your numbers are very very low...you must use public transportation instead of grab

[@CoMi000]

I mean this is without rent since I own my condo unit so it’s just about right.

[@GerinPhils]

@@CoMi000 nice