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I have been asked by some of my subscribers to take a video of my cheap rental, so that's what I have done. I hope you like what I have said in the video, but as always I welcome your comment? Philippine low cost housing,Retire cheap in the Philippines, My house in the Philippines.

[@JackNorthrup]

Chris will do fine. I waited a bit to see him adjust before I made any comments. The Filipinos think he is great. Chris has won them over with his simple start-up life style. He has turned into a hero for one family. Even though he talks " Me budget, Me budget he found enough to give a neighbor money to rent an Angel costume for a little girl to participate in the local parade ( HE WAS NOT ASKED ) He also gave a young lady money to repair a couple damaged teeth. ( HE WAS NOT ASKED ) He is a good soul and I am pleased to call him neighbor and a friend. Tell your friends about this channel I think it will be fun to watch him grow here.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Hi David, thank you so much. I hope your move goes well. Best wishes.

[@Winker.]

david teather Ahhhh a fellow channel islander, i am always in Mindanao and Cebu Mate.

[@aidapambid5023]

Nidablaca

[@rolandolabio4357]

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[@Luckygirlpinay]

Jack Northrup He is a Good Samaritan

[@ecaben1566]

Get a bed with a canopy at least. The mosquito net is for your health. You get dengue from mosquitos. You can leave the bed with the landlord and maybe have your rent reduced when you leave. You got a good price, same apartment in Cebu City would be at least 3 times the price. The only thing is that there seems to be not a lot to do where you are. You might get bored after a few months.

[@robertkubrick3738]

+E CABen I agree, screens also. In the place where I lived I bought 2.5kphp worth of good screen and wood and a staplegun and made my own screens.

[@philwhite2806]

yea like you looks off boring my wife have 450meter land in Benit over looking the ocean allready like it alot

[@robertkubrick3738]

I'd like to have a detached house but I like that open plan for the upstairs. I had even considered getting two or three units like that together.

[@markphillips573]

Funny that I stumble over this nine years after you filmed it... and before you meet Mel and start the family... it looks just like the house near Balibago that we lived in for six months around the birth of our boy Jhed Edgar... same window frames and layout inside. Nice sometimes to look back in time for a few minutes. Mark D Phillips, Sussex England.

[@agiftedcurse]

I'm in the same situation you are kind of in, came here younger, not even close to retirement but here I can manage it with lower cost. Every where I go people are trying to say I need a girl and try to put me into a relationship. That isn't why i'm here and don't plan on jumping into a relationship until I am good and ready. I got here Dec 28, 2014 and don't plan on getting furniture for awhile either just because I don't know where I'll end up moving too. I think the main part of living happy is living below your means and not having to worry about how your going to pay the bills. Philippines is a great place to be able to do that. :)

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

agiftedcurse Oh man, well said, that is what I am trying to do and the same being said about a partner. I am conscious that my rent/expenses may rise, so need to stay below my budget. Well done and respect to you.Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.

[@markledesma3251]

agiftedcurse at 47 quit my job and went to the philippines, been here 7 years now and loved it.

[@ab-ew6ee]

Hi Mark, what made you pick Philippines, and how do you earn your income?

[@brianheard4565]

You could sleep upstairs, but maybe it's hotter up there? You'll def need to invest in a frig! Good luck!

[@luckythumper1]

It amazed me when i started to learn about foreigners coming there and getting younger wives. When i met Weng, Honestly, I had to look up Philippines on world map. One of her relatives ask why I picked a flipina. I answered, I didn't. I chose Weng and that is where she lived....

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

+luckythumper1 Ha ha, good one. The Philippines is full of beautiful women, but finding a good one is no easier than änywhere else in the World. I'm pleased you found Weng.

[@caregivermaria8041]

A Brit in the Philippines Chris Wren are YOU really want a nice and good attitude Filipina? and honest one I can suggest YOU tcare GOD bless

[@rayray2076]

I got a wife my age 62. guys having 20 yr olds in my opinion are fools. having babies at age 60 something is absurd.

[@jasoncummings7065]

@@rayray2076 damn right brother i find it digusting to be honest.70 year old men gettin with 20 year olds.my gf is filpino i am 35 she is turning 34 in August god bless you with your lady to i wish you many happy years with each other much love from the UK

[@davidspinks9535]

@@rayray2076 Stop the hate, Some people might not been blessed when they were younger,

[@LordTaylor007]

You’ve come a long way, baby 👍🏻

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

I know!! it's mind blowing.

[@Gurobuzz]

I just recently moved to Santo Domingo Albay, My house is about the same as yours but I have a full kitchen and a refrigerator for 3000php. I am 3 blocks from the town proper and the only drawback is the roosters every morning. I can walk to market or take a trike or a Jeepney to the next larger city for under a dollar

[@redanabella6219]

its all part of living in the Philippines... That rooster thing haha.. It will serve you as your alarm clock tho haha

[@rjgula3259]

I live in Sacramento, California, and the leaf blowers every morning drive me nuts. I would rather hear the roosters than those damned machines.

[@missyasatuito9966]

Gurobuzz oh thats my hometown.Albay❤

[@redranger518]

I find Albay region very boring. I have been to Legazpi, Tabaco and Malipot. After a few days I am bored out of my mind there

[@AL-vw7kx]

such spacious upstairs.... I would of made it into boarding house for college students (males) probably fit about maybe four rooms easily with loft's. That you can probably make extra or make payments for your electricity ..etc. and probably have little savings from it.

[@terryfisher8499]

Man you can't beat that for 2500 paso thats $120.00 a month US dollars , I need to get over there myself, and that upstairs is huge and I can't see why you don't make upstairs your bedroom, get a a small AC unit a refrigerator and chill out big time . Oh and do get you one of those fine beautiful philipino honeys.. nice going mate.

[@chrishaug9858]

Incredible price. I have a 3 story concrete house on the beach (nonoc island ) and a studio apt in Surigao city. 4,500p for the apt. 5,000p house payment ( this is to father in law however so probably cheaper). You are getting an incredible deal. 10 years I was in Subic bay. Average for a tiny place is 15,000p. We paid 10,000p for an apartment there in barretto. Again...a studio. I retired here at 44 straight out of the Army. Doing great.

[@NewHampshireJack]

Chris, You have a great deal on your rental. I am across Bulacan from you and I could find nothing as nice as you have for that money back when we were looking to rent. Maybe I was quoted "the special Kano price,,I do not know? In the gated subdivision where we now own a property, there are a few homes for rent. For those who may wish to compare prices, here is what you get: Some homes are fully furnished and some not, P10,000. Most are three bedroom with two or three CRs. Most have an outside dirty kitchen and many have a full carport. We have a large clubhouse, pool and armed security at every gate. No guy needs a place like this to "batch out" but it is nice. There is a lot of value for approx: $225.00USD/month for those who rent here. Great work on the videos man and do keep Jack on his toes.

[@namvet1968]

NewHampshire Jack Hi. I'm retiring to PI soon. I found your info very interesting. Great value for the buck. May I ask, where is this subdivision? Thanks.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Terry Tarbeck Hi Terry, my sub division is in San Jose Del Monte, Gaya Gaya. Sorry for the late reply.

[@ArPhiLTV]

Don't worry about women. First do some yard gardening ^^ second asked bamboo chris for some nice furniture^^ last and the most important I see is that you need a bamboo bed with canopy so u can hang a mosquito net also your mattress don't set on the floor. i'll give your thumbs up when I see ether garden , bed, or something new ^^

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Ar PhiL I can't afford those items and I am not sure how long I will be here, so it would not be practical.Thanks for your comment.

[@ArPhiLTV]

A Brit in th Philippines Chris Carter oh no :(

[@chriscross165]

Ar PhiL Glamping ? ;)

[@ArPhiLTV]

Chris Cross glamping is nice cover. But in the Philippines the have a super fine mosquito net which design for it. fell free to google it

[@chriscross165]

Ar PhiL sorry Ar PhiL, Glamping meaning Chris is glamorous-camping in his house with no furniture. Glamping, feel free to Google it.

[@bigcee3338]

u have done well lad hats off to ya keep smiling Big C

[@EleanorBanzuela]

This is spaceous for a single person and cheap. will do if you are only on a vacation. You can have the windows installed with mosquito screen tucked in between a 1 x 1/2 piece of good lumber and screwed outside the window. and a screen door at the front and rear door. you can consult your landlord before undergoing improvement so that it can be deducted from your rentals

[@GreenMasterMike]

Thats awesome brother sorry about your family keep your head up and live the dream

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Thanks my friend.

[@JamesArkansas2386]

Mike of My Philippine Journey has passed away, his girlfriend Rose has posted a video on his channel. James

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Very sad.

[@indayselyn8260]

Hello welcome to Philippines Brit and your family.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Thank you! 😃

[@dr.m.j.4228]

Nice house, Love it!!! Thanks for the video upload Sir!! ' more power!!!

[@mikhailbulgakov1472]

Great home at a small price. When planning to move to the Philippies (next year) I was expecting to pay at least 10,000 pesos a month as this is the price that some other KZbinrs pay. .I guess price are cheaper in Bulacan than in Dumaguete. I would like to stay at a place like yours except I would need air conditioning and would like a backyard for gardening. Richard

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Mikhail Bulgakov Hi Richard, if you go anywhere near a tourist area, then you will pay a high price. Thanks.

[@iwantthatcom]

Mikhail Bulgakov A lot of foreigners don't know what they are missing when they are limiting themselves to only a place or two in the Visayan Provinces. Luzon have more than double the number of provinces(and as cheap if not cheaper) and Bulacan is one of them. They don't like Luzon because Manila is located there but as Travis Kraft said, Manila is where the action is.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Hi, I am not up to date with them areas, so I am not in a position to comment. thanks again.

[@zunz2002hk]

iwant that I stumbled upon video in You Tube in the past, a group of Expats talking the reason why are they more attracted to live in Visayan island groups than in mainland Luzon. I was stunned! But proud to say I welcome them in Visayan. Chris will find out soon enough why Visayan is a magnet.

[@iwantthatcom]

Sandra Kantor No he won't, not unless his budget improves a lot.

[@lowenzybermejo3627]

Yeaah, you’re crazy mate! But that’s alright, as long as you’ve got a place to sleep, that’s what matters!!

[@georux6783]

Great vid! Sounds like you're a real decent guy.. I'm sorry to hear about your mother and sis.. Take care and I'll be looking forward to more of your vids.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

geo rux Thank you, I appreciate you kind words.

[@lindaalvarez9122]

+A Brit in the Philippines Chris Wren . Be proud to have your own. Where ever you are in the world. Important you are happy. All people start from the zero. You can fix that the way u want it later on. So you will be fine. Just fine good people around you thats all my advice. okay god bless u.;-)

[@altecman21]

Good morning Chris! I enjoyed the tour. Nice house!! Jim.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

altecman21 Thanks Jim, for the money it's great.

[@micheliecortes9314]

Chris, i noticed that your house does not have a fence,, wold it be great if you request your land lord to put up fence too? so that you look safer.. a bit. and i think this is good for you. If am your landlord, i prefer to have fence too

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Michelie Cortes Hi, I would, but I'm sure if he did the rent would go up, so I guess I will make do, but you know, I'm very happy.

[@anitakania2882]

its quiet lowsy I mean to have such places in crowded place better buy a piece of land with pilipina wife in spacious place and build self slowly expansion when money available where you can also have vegetable gardening..well for pensionare Americans or australians european with pinay wife ... just telling . We are also thankful that forigneers may find comfort visiting our coutry and have peaceful time safe just enjoying for sometime..be blessed :)

[@mikemeyers7924]

That's what we did. We bought a house out in the country on 1500sm, but only a 5 min. ride into to the town. Got loads of veggies and many fruit trees. We love it.

[@LordAlcomendrasVlogs]

You had a lot more in the Philippines. Congratulations!

[@alittleofeverything153]

Nice house. May have to make a move like this myself. Congratulations.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

You can do it!

[@monalizalorenzo7719]

It is a different scenario to live in Mandaluyong Phils. The rent costs about P15, 000 for a 22 sqm Studio type condo.

[@daviddarden1915]

Hey forget about what others think, you are doing what is best for you at your young age. Problems in your homeland is very understandable. I lived there at Clark Air Base in May 1991 right before Mount Pinatubo explosion. I think that you may be young to have heard about it. Finally the person cleaning up your house may down the road if she is single, no drama and all that good stuff could at be a friend that is girl to girlfriend to the final step of marriage, hang in there mate.

[@russellhueners8499]

Covered in swet, na,,,yah,,,na.., I am glad it is workn for you mate, at 64 I'm looking for someplace, tired if the USABS.

[@kingmanta7679]

I noticed as you were commenting on the young lady that u are not looking for, you panned over to your cleaning lady...

[@2Gentle4u]

Thank you for the presentation Chris... Hope you are happy with your new home! - Unlike you, I am "actively" looking for a Filipina wife, but I can't come to the Philippines in the near future... so if you'd be so kind to introduce me to a decent, healthy and honest woman, willing to come to Sweden, I would be grateful!

[@broker14311]

I can introduce you to my filipina friend. but she cant speak english well like me.. XD we leave here in the davao city philippines. the most peaceful city and honest people.

[@chellemireyesespiritu3474]

Try me...lol

[@yollyjoven3355]

Estelio Kaloguru me i can be ..why not try to know me

[@heededhomes1256]

Have you found your prospective significant someone?

[@russellhueners8499]

I don't think the girls in PI want snow and cold, I am with you on the high maintenance Swedes, did 14 years with one, traded her for a Labrador dog.

[@robertohagan8093]

Good for you mate. Where us that you found a house so nice and so cheap. Life will be great. Hey if we weren't a little crazy we would be boring.

[@leighandshonz]

good on you Chris i like your honesty mate... cheers

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

+Leigh Herewini Thank you my friend.

[@ptcipro]

A PINOY IN CHICAGO here!,... nice vids. Hi tok!

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

+JHUN U tube account Since 2006 Praise indeed , thank you. thebritinthephilippines.com

[@ptcipro]

kababayan mate,....im subbing nice vids :)

[@freshphilly85]

Bro I'm right with you. I just want a more free life. Everyone isn't in it for some young women that's going to take over my freedom all over again.I'd love to come help with the rent in that upstairs.

[@thebeginner1936]

Same as my house, two story house but the size is exactly like this, I bought it from laguna near at tagaytay, even this small house is not easy for me to pay specially I’m single and my salary is enough only to pay monthly bills and also because really wanted to have a house for my self! I had also a foreigner suitor from Mexico and I’ve meet him when I went to phil for vacation 2months ago , he’s currently working in phil now , but sad to say After i came back here in taiwan he change, he always had an excuses for not communicating with me ,I don’t know why , so I decided to stop for chasing him , I feel that he has another girl , I know my self worth and I’m not scared to los him because I am independent .

[@n.a.3734]

Mavic panimdim he smashed I& that’s what matters! He’s done!🤣🤣🤣😅

[@robertcrump2472]

That is really nice I mean you can do so much with that house

[@myrnaemmiles1973]

it is really cheap.clean and nice neighborhood,with Jack and Myra (very nice couples indeed) hope you will be settled... A good soul like you will always be blessed....

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

myrna mangsat Thank you my fiend.

[@myrnaemmiles1973]

A Brit in the Philippines Chris Wren pleasure...

[@bigcee3338]

when u arrived in the phills according to the vid yoy wernt looking for a young bird but u like most got snared sired two breadsnappers Well as beautyful as that is thats your wings clipped but u seem happy and thats all that matters

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

I see thank you.

[@kevinwelsh7490]

please translate your comment into English

[@lindonprice2482]

thanks for showing a real view of what can be

[@markledesma3251]

i pay 4000 pesos for an unfurnished 2 bedroom 1 bath apt which is still a bargain considering it has a balcony with a back porch and fenced in and the beach 10 minutes away.

[@expatjim-notaclue1833]

Thanks Chris...looks very comfortable...and very nice,,,maybe some video of your neighborhood..sometime...very interested in your perspective of life there...keep up the good work,,,

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

jim lawless Hi Jim, thank you, when I am feeling a bit better, I will, however I am aware that Jack has already done a lot of this area and I don;t wish to copy. Thanks again.

[@expatjim-notaclue1833]

A Brit in th Philippines Chris Carter I suppose that I am looking for your perspective of everything as you experience it for the first time..

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Hi,yes I understand, I will see what I can do.

[@mrosal5180]

I did the same. Was paying 1500 on the beach. Found many girls half my age. Was icing on the cake. Never would happen in the USA.

[@Numberonecock]

Living cheap is great, but remember that medical care can wipe out any savings and income you may have. I just retired, 56 years old, and medical insurance for the family is my worry here now.

[@michaeljakeusman]

i found this.... might help =) www.theislandgeneration.com

[@timcalvert380]

Ecuador is inexpensive to live and also health care is a fraction of the US & comparable quality!

[@jayryansantos]

You can get a cheap healthcardin PH, just search it on the web

[@Once800-]

You have a quite nice house 🏠. I would rent in different areas to check things out.

[@joaquincarel1435]

Enjoy your videos so much .It is kind of the way people live across the border from El Paso Texas which is Juarez Mexico .

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Thanks my friend we appreciate.

[@woodshome11]

Looks like a fantastic deal,especially compared to over here in TX. Thanks for the video.

[@bluerblue1410]

To all the retired people in the world come and live in thr philippines.

[@rrryan8923]

Before deciding to "live" in RP, you should stay a few months and see what you're getting in to. Why? A sizable percentage of foreigners are unable to adapt to the trials and tribulations of living in a "developing" country like the Philippines. Often, things you take for granted in your home country are either unavailable or difficult to come by. One of my biggest complaints is the unfair stereotype that all foreigners who come to the Philippines are wealthy, thus, they should pay a significantly higher price for products and services than the natives. Not all feel that way about foreigners, but many do, so you must find ways to determine the fair price of whatever you need so you aren't routinely taken advantage of.

[@1bullet007]

Then it would be like Florida !! uh uh, not good !

[@ohboynothimagain]

This was in your most popular videos s I watched it again

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Much appreciated Chris.

[@michaelchristophergutierre7244]

you can do it if you have an income base that covers your lifestyle. best wishes!

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

+Michael Christopher Gutierrez Thanks Michael, I'm doing OK, but most of all I'm happy. thebritinthephilippines.com

[@macflighthoudini2505]

Hey Cris W, where is this place? I pay 3,500 n dont have a 2nd story as well as privacy? I thought they only do this to foreigners n im a filipino by blood

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Hi,it's in Bulacan Manila but not available.

[@macflighthoudini2505]

@@ABritinthPhilippines thnx man! Love ur blog. Keep up the good work man..post me if u come accross another one like this in luzon..

[@Derorilael]

Several years ago, my fiancee and I stayed with one of her old friends in Cavite. She was paying about 4000 pesos a month for a nice little place. It was a decent little neighborhood, too, I thought. I must confess, if I was on my own, I am perfectly happy sleeping on an air mattress and not having a lot of furniture. I will have to get over my tendency to accumulate all kinds of other crap, though!

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Frank Richmond Hi Frank, it's a western trait I believe? you should of seen all the rubbish I accumulated over the years that I had to get rid of. Thanks again.

[@terryhagan7694]

Christmas and start of rainy season we get a 40kilo pig and spit roast it lots of san mig and empi and have a good party, living very close (20 meters) from the beach is nice but houe gets dusty because of SW wind coming off the sea, internet i ok but a little slow, water is about 400 per month power 2000 lpg new 11kg tank every 10 weeks.

[@julietdelorance3958]

Keep relaxing there it the best for you .! Good luck and best wishis to you .

[@georgeallan1807]

Hi Chris, love your videos. I´m a brit also and have stayed twice in Phills,each time for 3 months.Where in gods name is that place of yours for only 2500 php ? i was in Mindanao in 2010,not going back,you probably know why ? and cebu last year. I couldn´t find a place like yours for under 10k. Anyway to cut a long story short i retire next march and i´m coming back to stay so i´m particularly interested in cost of living as i won´t be on a full british pension. Thanks in advance and keep up the good work, George.

[@lacostalesmarc403]

***** hi george when you are in cebu and looking for a house try to check the areas in busay or mandaue im renting a house for 9k in busay cebu city with 3 bedrooms and a parking space

[@georgeallan1807]

lacostales mark Thanks Mark..will do,,i was paying 10k for 1 bedrommed in lapu lapu,at basak

[@lacostalesmarc403]

hi george thats abit pricey for 1 bedroom in lapulapu but then again it depends on the loacation lapulapu is getting pricey these days coz of the tourism in that area, however there are still alot of good and cheap places to stay it may take longer for you to commute though but hey its part of the fun...if your in cebu just email me and we can hang out with some of my friends cheers again and thanks for replying to my post.

[@meteors88]

***** you might Try Bohol its a good location and cheap as well......

[@LiveTUNA]

Hey ey, that cleaning lady isn't a bad catch?? No?? You did pan toward her when you started talking about NOT looking for a woman. LOL cheers.

[@johngoss9]

I really like yours and Jacks videos . I am American and married to a Philippine woman living in Cavite . I am in the U.S right now but plan to return after some more work here . When I return I would love the chance to meet you both ... great videos !!!

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

+johngoss9 Thanks for your kind comment. thebritinthephilippines.com

[@johngoss9]

Really hope to meet you guys when I am there . Thanks

[@melanmarq6552]

Well..happy living in pinas..hope u like it here..welcome

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Thank you! 😃

[@geurivas5383]

I will like to do that , to me is very sheep . Thanks for your info

[@philipa366]

Of course there's that type of people everywhere not just asia. But live your life and dont try to make yourself a hero to anyone. Just be who you are and never think that all people are alike thinking that you are a dollar coin with two legs.... Live as the other does Filipino are good enough but know where will you stand. I am a Pinay live and work abroad almost all my life. But whenever I come home I wore wear off clothes and just flip flops no wallets on my hands. But only those close to me, friends or family who always tries to rob me, honestly. We smells like fish so to say. They smells to us the foreign currency. Now its up to you to give or not. Ive been robbed by my family and close friends a tons of time therefore I could relate to what you are saying. Dont ask me how much because you would not believe it. Just started my lufe all over again after that disastrous and hilarious experiences. So I hope you make your retirement meaningful in the Philippines. Because my boss Mr. Muray Hertz loves the Philippines and the Pinoy because he knows how. He rested in Peace there too. He truly love the Philippines.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Hi there,I am very pleased you can laugh about your troubles a leaf I must say I should take out of your book.This is a very old video and I have now moved on,I have a Filipino wife,son and a little girl on the way.Thank you for you kind comment.

[@philipa366]

@@ABritinthPhilippines you are welcome 😊 and congrsts to your new family member💟! I have a new family member too just arrive 7 weeks ago 😉. Lets live our lives with happiness and lots of laugh🤣🤣🤣❤

[@rlukinn]

2500 philippine pesos is only 52 U.S. dollars. Cheap! Everything about $100 is affordable.

[@switzerlandandthephilippines]

thanks chris for that video! finally I found, good to know :)

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

It's a bit of an old video,but thank you Susanne.

[@andydas9442]

I want to buy a house in Philippines

[@Sezstyle1]

Wow Chris, what a deal! 2,500 pesos is roughly $58. If only I could pay that little for rent on my place in America, I'd be able to save quite a bit of money. Unfortunately I live in one of the most expensive cities in the world. Thieving bastards :)

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

SezStyle Hi, that's one of the reasons I left the UK. Things are never going to get better.Thank you.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Hi Gerry, well there is always a bridge to cross, but I always wait until that bridge is there before I try to cross it.Thanks as always.

[@chriscross165]

***** Much as he seems to have a very grounded and thoughtful approach to his new life, our boy Chris is proving to be a bit stubborn on the health insurance issue. We can only wish good health, look both ways before you cross the road and don't get dengue fever etc etc etc.

[@hutch2572]

4k

[@larrycom]

Brave man to start anew, in a very distant country. What about the Gov? taxes? Food, electricity cost? Internet?

[@iamces]

Its good ur enjoying philippines..

[@emmaito2416]

Thank you I was looking house and lot Godbless you

[@MyJustOpinion]

if you meet somebody just like the one wearing the yellow shirt. she looks hot.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Mike Anderson Hi Mike, yes her name is Elaine. I think she is cute, however, I don't think she is that old and she has a husband.. Thanks for your comment.

[@Jeanetteslagt]

Thumbs up and suscribed.....like to see how you are doing in the future.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Leaving Holland Hello, thank you for your support and the thumbs up.

[@Bripinlife]

That's nice place x

[@Lifeofmuf]

You can get a reasonably good fridge for peso 7000 plus, which is equivalent to £100. You have to go to SM mall

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Lifeofmuf Hi there, thanks for that information.

[@Simplypinay60]

wow! you're so lucky to find such a pretty good size appt for a very low price.Since you don't occupy the upstairs, you should get a roommate and charge half of your rent. It will help you with your budget. just a suggestion :) nice vid. thx for sharing

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

simplypinay 50 Hi there and a very good suggestion too and one I will look in to. Thank you.

[@robertkubrick3738]

+simplypinay 50 It may be a good idea but I wouldn't want to take on the possible disruption of a roommate for 1,250 php a month.

[@davidtaylor2939]

Chris, and this will be relevant in your current home too, fans only cool when they are actually blowing on you. If you have fans running that aren't pointed at anyone, you're actually paying for their electricity consumption to heat the room a little.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

+David Taylor Hi David, got ya. Merry Christmas. thebritinthephilippines.com

[@terryhagan7694]

now i live in La Union up near San Fernando, nice place to live lots of DIY shop's and lumber dealers, i have lots of friends who are fishermen and am/will be getting GPS for them, fitting all round white navigation lights on there bankas and getting them wet weather suits and most of all Life Jackets................

[@bekind6932]

wow! you got a great deal for that house! 2500 here in Binondo is just for "bedspacer"..I'm very impressed!

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

BE KIND Hi,yes I was in the right place at the right time. Thank you.

[@bertbattersby9220]

Looks very nice. It is a beginning.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Moved on since then Bert.

[@siegridthomas9674]

Nice voice, lots of luck

[@BreakingTraditionsMoonshiner]

i may come to naga when i come over next april be looking for ya thanks for the sub

[@TheMathMax]

i agree with your reasons. be careful not to give away all your money, save a safety net in case of emergencies. like a typhoon for example...

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Buddy Fawkes Thank you, I appreciate your concern.

[@BigJDogJaybals]

What a great deal! I use to pay 5000 a month for my girlfriends house in cagayan and it was half the size

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Jarrad Courcha I was in the right place at the right time Jarrad, thank you.

[@namvet1968]

Good video Chris. I'm retiring to PI soon. Can you drink your tap water or do you have to buy bottled? 2500 is extraordinary! Keep up the good work!

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Terry Tarbeck Hi Terry, not unless you want to die,, Ha Ha The rent, well I was in the right place at the right time. Thank you.

[@mikemeyers7924]

I met my wife over there 16 years ago and we have been living in the states. I saved my money and bought a house for cash in Zambales for amazing price.BUT you have to really do some searching because homes are more expensive than I would have imagined. If you can manage to do that instead of renting you will be much better off. My only expenses now are food and electric and gas for the care and trike.. Easely affordable and the best way to go if your'e palnning to live there full time.

[@redranger518]

Problem is you can't own a house unless you are a citizen there. Renting is not a bad way to go there, if you buy a house and all of sudden your neighbor puts up a piggery close to you and it stinks you are stuck, If renting you can always move if you are renting. You can get a nice rental for $250 per month in many places and probably cheaper in the provinces

[@mikemeyers7924]

@@redranger518 Your landlord can raise your rent or ask you to move. $250. mo rental would pay utilities and food etc. for us. Don't care if my name is on the title, it's my wife's and will stay in the family for years to come.

[@redranger518]

@@mikemeyers7924 $250 give you freedom to move anywhere you want. The price you paid for the house would of gave you freedom to live where you wanted to in PI and move around. If you want to gift a house someone family then that's your game, not mine.

[@xpact83]

But who wound't want live in his own house? If you have kids it's hard to always be on the move.

[@tropicalbreeze7508]

So what kind of health care do they have for retirees? How do you get medications, oxygen medical supplies etc...

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

The health care is a bit hit and miss depending what part of the Philippines you live in, however oxygen medical supplies are readily available.

[@bobbysierraVlogs]

i like it..i have one of this back there..needs a bit of work..but with my skill in construction. ill do it my self and save money since i owned it.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

+rob millan Hi there, yes they are cheat too, at the moment you can pick one up for around £5000 thebritinthephilippines.com

[@bobbysierraVlogs]

+The Brit in the Philippines Chris Wren mine is somewhere in Cavite, 2 story 3 bed 2 bath.,it's really for my self whenever I'm ready for something new and fed up of life overseas.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

+rob millan Good idea Rob. thebritinthephilippines.com

[@scottb4476]

Nice house for 2500! I don't live full time in the Phils, but I do have a house there and have some college students maintain it for me. I pay 3,000 per month and it's about 2/3 the size of your place - well done! Otherwise, about the same - CR and kitchen are similar. I listened to your cost of living video and concur - you can live cheaply for under $500 usd per month -- just be frugal and don't expect to have an American or European lifestyle. I did furnish my little house with a bamboo living room set - bench, two chairs, and a table - for approx. $50. Good luck and please continue to publish your videos.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Scott B Hello Scott, Thanks for your words of support.

[@scubaGregory]

500? Chris told me today that 300 euro ( 340 dollar ) is a good budget. If have to be quiet sure what to expect before i make any drasting decisions. So anybody that can give my a clear on that. I like to life verry basic. As long i can enjoy a daily swim on the beach i am a happy belgian :-)

[@EkongTech]

A brit in the Philippines, shout out to you my friend thank you for loving our country, new friend here, i want us to be friend , i hope we can support each other. thank you.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Thanks for visiting

[@bigsteve777able]

well hope its working out for you, been quite a few times not to your area but cebu i have family there, i am from uk as well best of luck.

[@bigsteve777able]

your welcome,, next trip next month be change after weather here.. only for few weeks but be nice to see the family again.

[@Expat_in_Moises_Padilla]

take your upstairs and make it into a movie room, get some black out curtains and a nice TV so you can watch some good movies

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

it's too hot and the floor is not safe.

[@RojoFrijol]

Nice house, I am sorry to hear about your mama and I hope to your sister is doing well.

[@jeanhougron4801]

WOW that looks great !! Even electric and flowing water is there. Well I am living sometimes without that in nipa huts but that´s what I am living as a minimalistic guy and that´s another story.I am happy living my way and I am glad helping others with constructing works or teaching in rural schools. I plan to start a "Don´t Pay Me" project. So I will be back to Mactan in August a for an open end stay there and also on a minimalistic budget. My challenge in life is living as far as possible moneyless. Maraming salamat saiyo doon sa Maynila at ingat ka.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Jean Hougron Wow, you have my greatest respect my friend, if there is anything I can do to help, please get in touch and god bless.

[@jeanhougron4801]

Thanks. When I am back in August we can get in touch and meet also in person for sure. There are many of government and non-government organizations registered with the Department of Social Welfare and Developement to assist underprivileged and underserved local communities. They offer various volunteer placement opportunities. So after taifun Yolanda I have stayed on Leyte in Tacloban. In this way you help others a lot, learning the local language and mostly you get food clothes and a place for sleep for your work and sometimes save your own budget complete for month. So I have subscribed and go through your videos now. You are on a very good way there. I am a native German but that´s no option living here at all for me. I also visited the UK very often. Theres a good video about rural living in the Philippines about a guy named Neil Hoag. Maybe you want watch it. "Ben Vogles new life in the wild Philippines" Thank you very much.

[@dianecruz6629]

yes ur right! living in philppines doesn't mean looking for a young lady... just trying to find something unique experience for living to learn.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

+jeans bond719 Thank you, Happy New Year.

[@gooblio]

That sounds better, Property Club was showing places in Subic Bay that were 40,000 php and I thought wow too much for my budget. I'll stay where I am. I try and live on $1000 USD a month or around 50,000 php, the country I'm in now that's no problem. My rent and utilities are 10,000 php, I have the A/C on a lot, cable tv and ADSL WiFi not too bad a speed 25mbps up and down. This vlog is old wonder what I can get now for that?

[@ab-ew6ee]

Hi Kevin: Wow, you pay $192 U.S.D./month for rent and utilities? Where in the Philippines are you staying at? I was thinking of Clark City to live in, but it looks expensive and the volcano there does not want to move out of town.

[@spayralaagan3067]

I think it’s cool to stay upstairs and have ur furnitures downstairs. I mean that literally cools you up

[@waltercornell7163]

Your doing a great job

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

+Walter Cornell Thanks again. thebritinthephilippines.com

[@mrblowhard2u]

2500 Peso's is about $54 U.S. dollars. Not bad.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

+mrblowhard2u It can be né.

[@alexvincent9094]

Wish you good luck...just be careful ü

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Alex Vincent Thank Alex, I welcome all the luck I can get.

[@LearnEnglishwithTrev]

Thank you good info and good luck

[@circlestar8697]

All the best to you mate.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Thank you.

[@FairScale-tx1qv]

You could probably rent the room upstairs and make some extra money. 2500 pesos/month?

[@ab-ew6ee]

He could also post his spare room for Airbnb stays.