New Updated Tour of my Home for $80 a Month in the Philippines!!!

A brief talk about and tour of my low cost humble home in Trece Martires City in Luzon in the Philippines.

[@jefflivinginthephilippines]

You know what pisses me off about people. You have the good manners to show people your home and yet they still find time to criticize. This is your home, a place where you live with your family. Your a lovely family and content. If others find it unsuitable for them then they should keep comments to themselves. Unfortunately, KZbin attracts so many hurtful people or should I say sad bastards that don’t have anything else to do all day.

[@MrSteven5975]

I agree 100% on that. People can be very rude on occasion.

[@dinemalphrus1615]

Minimalism is a secret to happiness. The most important is you are able to afford to eat good food, maintain a healthy life style and have a clean house to sleep. Majority of people wants a lot of extra stuff to make them happy, but in return, they forget to enjoy life itself. Good luck and be safe.

[@dodgerblue7381]

Thanks for sharing your life with us. You have a good looking family. Even though the accomodations are smaller there, I am sure that the happiness is tenfold there as well. You have a good heart Steve. Keep the videos coming. Take care and be safe.

[@MadeNCda]

Thank you Steve for showing us your home. And for $80/mos, wow! I also admire how you have adapted. I feel the need to sell stuff and just clear out my townhouse. I like the freedom that comes from a simpler life focused on people and experiences, not possessions. Your plot of land is gorgeous too!

[@daysonlee2769]

Man, it looks EXACTLY like the country areas in Jamaica. It’s so calming to go outside and see all those plants and just overall peace and quiet. I have six months left before I retire from the Airforce and I’m heading straight to Jamaica to live that life for at least six months to just decompress after 8 deployments and 20 years of lack of good sleep haha. Also can’t wait to eat non processed food and fruits that actually taste like it’s supposed to. It’s sad that most people in the “First World Countries” will never actually know what an orange actually supposed to taste like. Or see the chicken that they eat running around in the yard…the real free range and not some fake non sense for marketing.

[@stevedice5963]

you cant beat $80 a month. im fine with minimalism it got me through college, and you are living better than when i was being frugal in college.

[@tomm.6265]

Hey Steve thanks for the tour me personally I could never live in something that small but as long as your happy that's all that counts God Bless you your a good man

[@MrSteven5975]

Makes living easier and you are outside mostly when living in normal times…. Lol

[@jdbucha]

Thanks for sharing. I lived in Korea for a while…definitely missed a sitting toilet. You are the king of minimalism. When I was in the military we used wall lockers to separate living areas in the barracks and provide a little privacy. We lived in 8-man rooms. Don’t think I could ever go back to that. Love the outdoor patio area. It looks very inviting.

[@nastynippelz]

With all of the craziness going on in the world, it's important to have someplace nice to come home to. I really like the place especially being surrounded by all of that vegatation with a spot out front to enjoy your coffee in the morning. I really enjoy your channel and all the advice that you give. The Cabana also rocks. Keep up the good work and hi from Germany.

[@eriksundstrom6826]

Thxs Steve for sharing your life. I enjoy your videos so much. You're a good hearted man and I envy the self-confidence that you have to share your life, thoughts and experiences with us. Take care and be safe.

[@timsretirementjourney8323]

Thanks for the tour Steve. For $80.00 a month (would be a hundred in our Canadian dollars) that's pretty good. The wife and I should be over around the end of November to take possession and furnish our little 27.3 cu. meter condo, and are looking forward to that. Places over there for the most part are pretty small compared to what almost all of us are used to.

[@smokymountainmodeler3054]

Great use of space. As a single guy, that would be more than enough. Thanks for the tour.

[@hg2.]

Looking good Steve! Thanks for sharing. You are a rich man leading rich life, and spreading hope and options for the rest of us 👍 God bless.

[@dinofa9669]

Nice set up! Thanks for sharing.

[@justsmy5677]

Thanks for the tour. Nice place! This help people who have never been to the PI get a feel for what to expect. I’m married to a Filipina, we live in the States but have a house in Cebu that family live in. When we were shopping for a house, I know I learned a lot about housing in the PI.

[@stanleywolf4807]

VERY NICE PLACCE FOR 80 DOLLARS THANKS FOR SHARING YOU HOME

[@olepalebay]

“Chalky white” on paint is probably fungus/mildew. I had the same problem in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 and had to pressure wash the walls with bleach. Subsequently, I had it repainted with a anti-fungal paint made for the moist Tropical environment (It was making my daughter sicker than sick constantly. ) afterwards, the walls stayed the prescribed color scheme and my kid stayed ALOT healthier. Be careful and get rid of it ASAP! Thanks for sharing!

[@MrSteven5975]

It’s not fungus for sure

[@olepalebay]

@@MrSteven5975 it’s some kinda white bio mildew. Think about it. It literally grows on your walls. Hhhhmm…that’s not normal here in the USA 🇺🇸 but, I vividly ‘member the same exact white mildew or bio growth on walls. AnywYs, it’s NOT normal nor healthy to breathe long term. Thanks again for your terrific advice and content! I’ve got both COVID shots and waiting on the booster ( Stay safe as you can) it ain’t nowhere near over

[@pauljones3557]

A great deal. $80 =4000 pesos a month. Just shows you how much you can pay for rent.

[@NN-gx9ro]

You are quite an artist, maybe you can continue to paint and make a good sideline from your amazing skills. Good luck!

[@KennyInSubic]

You are a better man than I. Inside my house would be similar to living in the US. Two story, 3BR 2 and 1/2 bath, 3 Split AC, CCTV. It cost me some $$$ to buy, but I didn't want to live any other way. You have a great place for $80 a month. Thanks for sharing.

[@myronsmith2114]

Very clever how you separated the rooms. I’m a contractor and I’ve never seen that before in the States. The most people come up with is a curtain that you can pretty much see right through

[@dianneroy3208]

For $80 you can't go wrong. Noticing the painting you did. Very talented.

[@STEVENSCOTTFERGUSON]

The closet divider wall in the bedroom is a great idea! Thanks for the tour!

[@MrSteven5975]

It works fine and we have a white noise machine that makes it very peaceful in there.

[@iant8842]

Steven for US$80 a month that is mint - although you have a family in there it would be perfect for a single person and would be fine for long term living in PI - am so waiting for things to open up so I can come over the first time - the unfortunate part is that PI will open up way before we are allowed to leave Australia for tourism :-( - it will happen - it will just take some time. Thanks for the walk around and opening your home to us all. God bless.

[@richardhowe4140]

Are you saying that you can't leave Australia? Thanks

[@spurlworld]

I like your home, very comfortable and that very beautiful outdoors scenery!

[@tsisapik]

Thanks for sharing. I suspect having had the experience of living and working in a submarine environment taught you how to maximize the use of space with innovative ideas (dividers and cabinets with overhead storage area for one). If I can make suggestions (used this for my cramped condo) install kitchen cabinets and heavy duty shelves to clear up areas not just in the kitchen - just remember not to buy more stuff just because now you have space. Buy a free standing sink installed out side so washing dishes, food prep and food (important with fish) are all done outside. I foresee one day you will be living in a modest three bedroom house ... your son is about the age for that to happen. Before I forget - awning and adequate lights for the outside space ... cooking/baking when it's dark/raining can be a challenge (gotta take care of the REAL No. 1). Thank you again, be safe and many blessings to your family!

[@stephencoakley9411]

thankyou steve for showing your home,,its lovely,,you av it all and more,,,well done

[@xix645]

A very nice green lookout. Looks like you need to paint some clouds on the walls Steve.

[@randysmithnarvacan3113]

First of all, Great job with your picture you painted. Nice apt., comfortable, nice area and the price is incredible!

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

It looks beautiful to me. The only thing that I wonder about it seems there are not many windows, is it because its just so hot there that people do not want windows because it make make the house too hot? It looks super cozy, I would rather have something on the smaller side so it can be kept clean instead of something huge just to collect dust.

[@jayhellwig846]

I actually just started reading some of these comments some of them are nice some of them are not so nice I could live quite comfortably quite comfortably the way you do why continue to watch your videos is the fact that there's not an arrogance about them there's the person trying to inform other people which is really cool thing to do thank you

[@MrSteven5975]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@k9companion231]

Hey Steve! Thanks for sharing your personal digs. I am also a minimalist except when it comes to food purchases. God bless

[@e49grafix]

HI m8t, really nice to have an update on your place, I HOPE ALL THE FAMILY ARE WELL

[@rickyfuller6057]

Mr Steve Really nice for $80. It does what is intended to do. Nice size. Here in USA $ 80 is a vary small storage unit if your lucky and that depends on where your at if you can get one that cheap. I like the cabana a lot. God bless you and your family Mr Steve

[@carsonnavigator4066]

Great picture painting. I'm impressed. You should do more and sell.

[@jeffphillips5350]

Hey Steve thanks again for another great video and showing me a part of your life how you're living in the Philippines

[@petervandergoot2080]

Very good, nice simple cheap home with everything you need in it. Good Tip from battery fan when electricity is gone.

[@rainerschmees8698]

heaven.. I miss Philippines from the bottom of my heart and I am getting desperate after 20 months

[@teighniver8688]

For 80 bucks a month,heck yeaaa! Nice place,Nice family.Your livin the dream brother.

[@Co12cast]

Hello and for 80$ a month,you can’t beat that with a stick!With a washer and a oven and burner,your set.The gazebo is beautiful and I like the surroundings to.Stay safe over there and keep making videos and especially the ones about budgets.✌🏿

[@cheapdavetravels]

Your channel makes me smile your have very dry sense of humour. I have just got my blogging channel up and running ready to go on my travels when it all opens up early next year. Hopefully travel around the Far East before finding somewhere to settle. Keep up the good work Cheap Dave in the UK

[@teacherjohnsadventure9550]

You utilized your space quite nice...good job...look forward to checking your area of the Philippines when I get back..

[@MrSteven5975]

3 brand new units down the street for $80 if interested

[@teacherjohnsadventure9550]

@@MrSteven5975 yes I am interested

[@garlandvincent3742]

Wow impressive, thanks for sharing, you have plenty to show , enjoyed it

[@scottramey4443]

Good vid.. I am impressed with the painting..wow. Your place is bigger than my studio AB&B I had in Pasig when I stayed for 3 months..Yours looks good and works well for you and family.

[@gailmaplesden7380]

Generac makes a lithium power cell that recharges when you have power and kicks in when the power goes out.

[@leonardmarlin4330]

I have to be honest I find it amazing how four people can live so comfortably and only pay $80.00 dollars for rent. I have bought land and built 2 different houses in the Philippines that have cost me over $85,000.00 dollars because before moving this next year to retire I felt my biggest expense would be having a place to live, and then with all the typhoons every year I thought it was best to have two different homes incase one got damaged and I had to rebuild. But now after seeing your video I am thinking I would have been better off just renting except I guess I do have a house to leave my daughter and son when I die. If they want to they can keep them or sell them and buy land and build a house somewhere else. I really think now I would have been better off just putting the money in the bank or investing in other things.

[@MrSteven5975]

It works for me

[@paulosterhout6573]

Thanks Steve for the tour..! next time offer us juice and biscuits like my sweetheart does when we have visitors over... 😎

[@Mike-so5xj]

Thanks Steve for the tour looks very nice and comfy

[@USAtoPhilippinesLife]

Hey Steve, great cozy place you have there. Nice surroundings outside to. I'm liking the cabana with the TV setup, very cool! Thanks for sharing man. 👍

[@tomassmith5461]

Ya can't beat 80$ a month. Thank you for the video. Please keep the videos coming

[@CanadaGUY]

Steve you have a beautifull house , i like your attitude bro ,organized and minimal can see you lived in a SUB ,,awesome what you have done with the house ! you are a credit to expats living there .keep up the vlogs i like them and your info is dead on ! I hope they open up tourist bubbles like Thailand ..Who have realized that the extreme poor are suffering great hard ship because no tourist there to help stimulate the economy , i like philipines and have great respect for philipine people.i pray everyday this bullcrap will end!!.let the hospitals take care of it .more people are dying from hunger and poor medical advice because they have no work than a virus with a 99.5 percent survival rate can do ,,god bless from CANADA ,NOVA SCOTIA ,HOME TO OAK ISLAND!!

[@walkingchantv5936]

good house lovely people

[@rod1147]

Great house! Very functional. $80 is the going rate for airbb for one night, can't beat that rent!

[@zacharybarringer6816]

Love the simple lifestyle. I enjoy watching your videos. 👍

[@sbayles]

Pretty outstanding for $80! Thank you for sharing.

[@offthecuffadventureswithjamie]

Quite comfortable Steve and very cost effective living! 👍🏻

[@EdensTokyoLife2014]

So nice ! Very neat and organized. Thank you for sharing home . Missing my house in Manila .

[@obsidianstang6296]

$80 is an amazing price. For that size, though, I would much prefer an open studio. Just more space to breathe. 500 sq ft is actually pretty comfortable when it's a studio.

[@nowimps06]

Wow nice place for the price I rented a 1 bedroom house for 4 years at 4k. Thanks for sharing simple life.

[@richardgreiner9264]

Thank you for showing us your home .

[@markhogan77]

Thanks for sharing Steve.. really sweet home.. love the cabana hangout area.. nice homey happy vibe .. Respect for sharing - thanks soo much 🙏

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

Nice place. I could live there real easy.

[@I.can.do.8]

Simple and beautiful home!!!

[@mystafied]

Thanks for sharing

[@imtaliesen]

That’s a great deal for the apartment. Can’t beat $80. Your place is very nice and clean. If you paint the walls again, you may want to make it a lighter color like off white to appear bigger and brighter. But it’s ok the way it is too. Thanks for sharing.

[@hytthtty1]

Very nice!

[@joekindle9013]

A great job of organizing space, and nice outdoor view. Was surprised to see a tv outside, nice touch. Will paint that is 100% acrylic hold up there? It's expensive but might be worth it.

[@marcusgraham9478]

Looks great, enough for what you need, easily big enough for me and my wife especially if our son didn't come with us, again thankyou for taking us into your life :)

[@stevengonyaw1617]

Thanks for the tour Steve, would be perfect for a single guy like me. You can't rent anything here in northern Vermont for under 700 dollars

[@puertorock0828]

Nice!!!

[@tagawa]

Cool, thanks for sharing!

[@jamesduff6851]

Nice. Everything you need in a small space

[@BeerBikes]

man, I've said it before 80 bucks, that's crazy cheap! great place, super tidy, for a small place you definitely made it practical for the family. You're quite the painter/artist Steve and that Honus Wagner baseball card, is that real, legit? that's a rare and super valuable card.

[@mdarnell5567]

Beautiful house!

[@MrSteven5975]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@FloridaMan62]

Nice, not bad for 80 a month.

[@jmc2494]

It looks like you found your Shangri-la. You are blessed more than you know. Enjoy!

[@jimrosesadventureinmanilap715]

Thank you for the tour of your house....

[@malvinlujan6560]

Wow that's very nice for $80 your lucky I could definitely live like that the states are getting very very expensive now

[@zzashkittyzzonna2474]

I like your home

[@MrSteven5975]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@abritishexpatinthephilippines]

Interesting content, they certainly love blue haha🤗🤗❤️❤️

[@davidnasello5690]

Blue is a popular color for inside paint over there.

[@norrisbethke7770]

How perfect ! Everything needed to sustain life and happiness..a few more windows would be nice…love all that greenery around the house and the cabana gives another dimension..well done with the painting, maybe do one of “The Blue Boy” to go with the decor ? Just kidding 🤓 thx for the down home vid 🙏🏻👍🏻✌🏻🕊

[@mariammemiranda618]

Wow!!!just loving ur home ..Godbless u Sir:)

[@walleye364]

Not bad for $80. I think i would paint the outside cement walls a bright yellow. Or do miral on the walls outside. If it was me.. It looks like you have some artistic talent. It would brighten it up outside. Maybe a flower miral? Looks like a great deal for that price.

[@scottmunro4250]

Nice painting

[@MrSteven5975]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@scotttriplett5147]

Simple and efficient!

[@LeahandBlair]

Steve, Now I know why you sit outside a lot. Not many windows inside. 😀 But honestly for the price it's a bargain, I also had much the same in Cebu City at P3,500 per month til we built out own simple house out in the province of South Cebu. (But it's boring out here) I am looking to go to Thailand for 6mths in the new year (if all rules and regs fall into place). I think the Philippines has a long way to go. It's also gonna be interesting for who gets what vote in May 2022, which will determine what way the Philippines accepts foreigners moving forward. 🤔 Food for thought.

[@jaygeebk7755]

I don't know Steve 4 people in that tiny space, i guess that's why you always sit out in the heat. With your budget i would have allocated more money towards a suitable living space for all those people. But hey if it works for you god bless eh. ))

[@MrSteven5975]

Think Japanese Style !! Plus we got the Cabana too

[@scotttriplett5147]

Have you thought about a different type of paint? Maybe the base formula could be the issue/ or , perhaps the finish(gloss/semi/flat)? Have you thought about application method(s) ie.brush/roller/spray?

[@KrayPurn]

Nice place for $80 per month. The Bahay Kubo is definitely a bonus, especially when the weather is cooler, provided you can keep the mosquitos at bay.

[@quinoa32]

@The Philippine Info Channel - I've enjoyed watching your home tour! For 80 bucks you can't go wrong, nice surrounding albeit it may be a little crowded inside but it's cozy, homey if you will! You seemed very well adjusted in the Phil and it's nice to hear someone like you who've lived in one of the most comfy places in the Universe like America who are pretty much settled in a country so new to you! I'd love to live in a place like that esp with the beautiful trees, plants, etc. around your area! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us! I'm new to your channel & I just subs! Take care & Happy Holidays to you & yours!

[@MrSteven5975]

Thanks for watching

[@evelyncaspe7249]

So nice Steve 🙂

[@barbt.9211]

Steve the only thing that matters is your happy, God Bess you and the family.

[@paulz6491]

$2,100 in Vancouver BC (I need to move to the Philippines soon:)

[@rubyjreads7503]

All the kitchen applicances I need to survive in my kitchen 🙂 Very nice space. For us singles, that would be geat space. I won't even tell you what I pay for rent in the Midwest for half the space. Very depressing. Love your place 🙂

[@nadkram1]

Holy moly... way too small for a guy my size 6'3" - 270... you have 4 people in there at one time...Wow!! Can't beat the price though.

[@christaylor7049]

Fantastic, you got a good deal

[@bongobob6200]

Dude, for $80.00 it's a deal, white paint will make it look bigger.

[@JP-kk2pu]

Thanks for sharing 👍 too cool.

[@ExpatNTraining]

👍🏻👍🏻’s up!