Best Places to Live | Retire in the Philippines

[@budvar45]

Dogs barking, roosters crowing, neighbours shouting at each other in the early morning.. Add in the trying to start an old diesel engined car on a cold morning and the taxi driving neighbour coming home at 3am and setting off his burglar alarm and it's pretty much like life here where I live in the north of England..

[@steveinusa]

LOL, funny you mentioned that - my brother and I still joke about the old diesel jeepney that would start up in the ally next to my then, finances house at 4:30am!

[@eu7435]

You forgot about the guys on loudspeakers on trikes selling dried fish. Starts at 6am or earlier.

[@cozmikbody]

😂

[@originalpewdiepie2584]

Right. Who trying to pay $1200 in all that noise when you can get a 3-4 Bedrm house in a province for 3-500 a month

[@maelestepa9252]

I’ll take that rather than some thugs breaking your door and planned to rob you while asleep. It happened often in America this days.

[@BrokerBasil]

Great overview - thanks for putting together this insightful summary. With a Cebu base I'm hoping to check out some of these places this winter. It's a very tough decision - so many options - and we haven't even mentioned Palawan, Bohol, Siargao, Bantayan etc. So far I'm leaning towards Cebu or Dumaguete but keeping options open pending more exploration.

[@grahamjacob97]

"hey it's Mirror Beauty from the safest places ... "🥰

[@michaelangelo6947]

When I was in BGC this summer, I really liked how there vwere so many officers everywhere. I genuinely felt very safe and wish it was like that here in the states.

[@no_guarantees]

Yeah right, don't hold your breath for the states. They chose this existence a couple centuries ago...

[@michaelangelo6947]

@@Rubeauti I like the culture of the Phillipines so much that I'm considering moving there. My fiance is from there, but will bring here here so she can see the U.S. and be able travel back and forth if we desire. I wish I were in PH now.

[@peterc.5181]

Thank you for the information. We made our settlement in Davo City and Island Garden City of Samal. Davao is a bit crowded, but if you head to the nearby Samal Island, you'll have pure nature. With a short ferry ride from Samal to Davao you have all the facilities of a large metropolis, including an international airport, mals and entertainment.

[@Midwest10]

Terrible beaches. Nope

[@peterc.5181]

On Samal Island there are some nice white beaches, i know 5. The best one is on Talikud. Our own beach ist with sand an pebble but cristal clear water. Nevertheless i love Island Garden City of Samal, @@Midwest10

[@TravellingMan20]

Thanks for all of this useful information Rubeauti, you really did a lot of research on this topic. My usual base is Cebu City, but it’s easy to travel to many places from there. Last trip I visited five new islands / cities. Baguio and a couple of your other recommendations look interesting. It’s only Manila I probably won’t return to.

[@pontiacgtg8204]

Your the best KZbinr going and you just started to scratch the surface of ur potential wow sure hope I see what is in ur future keep going girl 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@cryptoboater9294]

I have a episode idea for You. Maybe You could talk about the Philipino education system, such as the best places to send children or young adults to school.

[@cryptoboater9294]

@@Rubeauti I bet there's money that could be made in private academies. But one in the Philippines might still be quite affordable compared with one in the U.S., for example. And if You pay teachers better, you can hire better teachers. Then You can charge a little more. And that's more profit.

[@fortyacres]

Agree.

[@g_wiz007]

I really appreciate the thoughtful way that you present this material here (and in all of your other videos). You have a very nice method of providing us with this information. Many of these are places that I had not heard of before, and I look forward to exploring them to find the place where I am the most comfortable. I am very excited about my upcoming trip in December and January, and I keep looking forward to your next videos to help me learn more. Thank you for all that you do.

[@alldecadesplaylists1017]

I looked up each place on the map as you mentioned them. You created a good image if each place. I got a small picture of each place. The expense estimates at the each coverage is the icing on the cake. This totally completed the package. Great job!Thank you for your very interesting and informative video. Thumbs-Up!

[@errolri8029]

Wow! Rubeauti, thank you very much for this vlog - well done, and very professional. This one is a godsend for those of us considering to spend some extended time in the Philippines.

[@gaven5479]

Rubeauti, thank you for doing this video. Half the cities on this list sound either perfect or damn close. I hope I can retire in a few years and live in one these wonderful places. If I ever get the chance then I'll happily pay back the favor

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

You need to spend time in PH so you can form your own opinion. This makes things look better than they are IMHO and leaves the many negative things out. I would caution any expat spend 6 months in a place before deciding. Good luck whatever you decide.

[@didierdenice7456]

I live in the Republic of Georgia 🇬🇪 and my grocery bill is 150 dollars a month ! And a good quality of life ! I think I will stay where I am now...

[@derekcasanares4785]

How much is the cost of living, weather, and healthcare and how is it for expats to live there?

[@llothar68]

But Georgia gets cold and you don't have beaches or rainforest ... and russia security laws are taking over

[@earl7224]

Rubeauti you have very good timing I really enjoyed this video talking about the different places for a person could live and what they offer each place. I will be leaving on the 30th of November and one of my first stops is Tarlac conception then I plan to go to Dumaguete and then baguino. Your video had a lot of great information about the expenses and the type of place each area had to offer.

[@quigleyzee4033]

Great info in your video, Rubeauti! I'm hoping to come to the Philippines in March to explore it as a place to retire, and I want to visit and spend time in each of the places you discussed. Thank you for this video!

[@kenproper6642]

Probably the best information on the topic, by far. Glad I saw this.

[@OneJuanWon]

Other sources of noise you overlooked: loud videoke machines in people's homes (unless the power is out).....along with singing fuel by the consumption of Red Horse or a homemade batch of Tuba! Just as those activities are wrapping up, the roosters are out back clearing their throats in preparation for your wake up call. And if you're in the city, frequent use of a vehicles' horn is a time-honored tradition in that part of the world.

[@danneyboy1000]

Going down to San Fernando La Union usually from City Camp was about 45 minutes via Naguilian highway Going up is usually an hour or more depending on the truck traffic. In Baguio you will need a jacket. I love that you have two choices of weather. Baguio is great Buang La Union has great resorts.

[@hewesq]

Thank you Ms. Rebeauti for the information about the cities in your country. I plan on visiting the Philippines for 6 months in 2023 to access my retirement options in the Philippines. This is one of your best blogs yet. Thank you ✨👍

[@anthonydeleon5104]

This video was so well done and informative. You did a great job!! I’m putting this in my saved video for when it’s timed to decide where to move next year

[@WorldTravelerCA]

I lived in Manila BGC in 2019 for 5 month and didn’t like it so after I lived in Panglao Bohol for few month and same didn’t like it but since I’ve moved to Cebu Mactan- Lapu Lapu I LOVE it! P.S. you’re spot on on all expenses! Thanks !

[@andyshelly3473]

yes i was in tagaytay when i was over there this past jully visiting my fiancee . it seems like the perfect area to build a house and settle down .

[@jimmyatnip2510]

Excellent video. The maps and pictures of the different places is something that I haven't seen others have on their presentations. Well done.

[@liscohallmon647]

Thank you for this video, this is a lot of information about where all expats can live in the Philippines.

[@mafiamuppets35]

I'm considering living in the Philippines 2 years from now. Planning a 1 month look around next August. Thanks for the tips RUbeauti 👍👍

[@dave-d-grunt]

Good info. Dumaguete seems to be the place now. Lots of expats there. We have a friend from there originally. A few good stories in Valencia.

[@dustbusterz]

Wow Rubeauti, You Are So We'll Informed. That's The Ticket for those Who Look for Different Features or Lifestyles. So We'll Balanced in your Presentations, we All Get a Slice of the Good, Bad and Ugly of Any Place They May Be Considering ☺️🙏 Thanks So Much for You Continued Coverage.

[@dustbusterz]

@@Rubeauti You're Welcome 😀

[@brianbaxter3913]

Hi Rubeauti. Nice video with lots of good info. For me places like Manila, Cebu and Davao are ok to visit but not too live. Too big and crowded for me. I am currently in Dumaguete checking out the area and it just might be the place I will live. I still have a couple other places to go before I decide but Dumaguete has just about everything I will need for retirement. Keep smiling and stay safe

[@omod2793]

Very comprehensive review of various places to live in the Philippines. I really liked your conclusion as well. It was a well researched and presented video. Thanks much!!

[@roger.b8046]

The infrastructure is an issue not to forget when choosing location, living in Cebu and like to go to the Beach might take you hours

[@Rob-bq6ek]

Great video! I agree with your list and am impressed with the overview of each location. Where would be your personal favorite place to live?

[@georgenestler2534]

@@Rubeauti Yes, wonderful cool mountain air, scenery and parks and strawberry farms!

[@rickmancc]

Tagatay is a place have been several times, it is an active volcano that erupted when I was there. So beware so biggest issue of pi is the natural disaster are super common, typhoons to earthquakes, mud slide, volcano 🌋 just be prepared. When older not sure would want to deal with that on the regular from my perspective. Keep up the work reb!

[@SFBay69]

Hows the weather in Tagatay?

[@rickmancc]

@@SFBay69 hot, but cooler then the lower evaluation, has breeze. Still it is pi so humid and wet. You end up traveling off the hill side but an awesome Vaca spot. Full time not for me.

[@SFBay69]

@@rickmancc Cool thanks.

[@rickmancc]

@@SFBay69 if going lmk have a local guide that is awesome and very reasonable

[@rickmancc]

@@Rubeauti I know, but worth it to meet a woman like u

[@troypwr]

That was really helpful. I have a friend moving to the Philippines in a month or so and now my interest has been piqued.

[@tharonpowell2873]

Hello, me and my wife have our own home and land in Albuera Leyte, it is an off beat place that is very nice place to live. Of course it has its difficulties but we are close to Ormoc city qnd Baybay city. So getting all the things we need is pretty easily. Now there is still a few difficulties but it is worth it for the place of not so much crime. We feel very safe in our home town of Albuera Leyte. It don't matter where you live in the world, as long as we are comfortable and feel safe in our home area, that's what is good for us. Albuera is a up coming little town and we love it there for the most. I would love to go and visit other parts of the Philippines and we are open to possibly even relocating to one of the other island's. Also the living expenses in Albuera is much more affordable than the places you have mentioned. We live just below the base of a mountain but still close to the town, market, stores, the seaside and the main highway.

[@johnsherman4035]

I've been living in Cebu for a couple of months but heading to Bagiou for a couple of weeks soon. Looking forward to it. And Dumaguette is next on the itinerary. Great video!

[@kenamaro]

Great info !! I would try several different places before deciding. Location is important of course. Just as important is your choice of partner. Choose both wisely for best experience!! 🇵🇭💝🇺🇸

[@StephaneDroletGolf]

Thank you, this list was nice. I was looking to retire in Dumagete and possibly open business with a product that is not available yet. I don't like the idea of being just retired. But this list also give me some other options to look at. Thank you.

[@johndev2212]

Great Info as always! Philippine Airlines is now offering direct flights from Cebu City to Baguio for under $100. Btw, your Twitch fans are missing you! 🙂

[@fearless6947]

wow very good :)

[@tca666]

Just recently they now flying Cebu-Laoag city in extreme north luzon

[@gmalonesr]

Thank you for this presentation, I learned a lot. I plan to visit PH this summer.

[@CarefreeChris]

Awesome vid. I’m moving to Cebu in a couple of weeks but already think it’s just my landing spot and will probably move on within a year. Something a little quieter and better beach access would be ideal. Thank you for your videos. I really appreciate them.

[@sdickinson5234]

Check out Anda beach in Bohol if you want to swim. It has a white sandy bottom out into the ocean. Most other beaches like Moalboal etc. are rocky reefs once you get out into the water, or else it's rocky or muddy or only ankle deep. Alona Beach in Panglao is good but there's a hundred boats parked there even in the swimming area.

[@rolandmueller7218]

Rubeauty, Thanks, once again, for another very informative video. I may retire to the Philippines in another 5-10 years. Roland

[@WindmillChef]

Hi Rubi, While this video is just a dry listing of some statistics, done with your singing voice and beautiful smile it is still very pleasant to watch. And you now experiment with 2 different camera angles, again a new editorial upgrade for your channel, I love that you keep on improving your skill level and it shows us that you are gorgeous from any angle 🙂 If I am going to move half a world away I don't know if I am going to make my decisions based on where a Starbucks coffee shop is located, but it is good to know that Manilla offers convenient transportation by Skateboards because I don't know if I'll still be able to drive a car once I hit my 80's! Rubi, I know that you just moved and am probably still unpacking but is the neon light "hello" sign going to return soon in your videos? The light bars and twinkle lights are cool (mine are not spread out on my sofa) but I really like the "hello" light. World Cup soccer has now started and I'll be spending a lot of time watching the games in addition to working hard but I will still make the time to watch your videos so keep them coming. Chef Paul

[@MJFUYT]

Excellent commentary & information. Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

[@BisayangKano]

350 tops for me here in the Philppines. 2 bedroom apartment with pool. Electricity, Water, Fiber internet. Doesn't include food. just the hard costs. LOW if any roosters :)

[@davejunior769]

Oh yea ? Where you at ?

[@Synfulz]

I retired to Nuvali area in a nice community. It is so clean and quiet. There is no roosters, barking dogs or traffic. A big green space and at night its like a cemetery. 😂

[@buckfifty3470]

Excellent content Ms. Rubeauti. Added 3 of these to my bucket list for trip in June '23. Focused on Cebu and Dumaguete, primarily, but Bocolod sounds feasible. Tagatay and Lipa are worth a recon. Thanks for the great info!

[@stephenr2195]

Thanks I enjoyed the video, surprised Iloilo city did not make the list, that’s where we have chosen to retire. Bacolod was runner up.

[@anybodyhandle]

Don’t be dreamers - but if you can stay in any places in the Philippines. One month visa extension ~ $ 65 , health insurance about $ 135 and you have to pay for doctors visits and medication. In my opinion ~ $ 2.000 for month is required. Rental properties are limited and hotel /cold water shower/ can be cheaper. Better go wherever you want and find out what about is the life, standard service, transportation. Reality are much different than the picture and the beaches. Thailand or Malaysia are much better developed in every aspect but go go to Philippine and find out. Good Luck 🍀

[@davidfleming9385]

Excellent list and very useful information, as usual. Thank you!

[@Four_Words_And_Much_More]

Rubeauti - you are amazing. What a flow of nonstop information. This is not my most interesting Vlog. But it is my most useful. Grateful Roger.

[@ambarpurohit8935]

Miss you did a very good job and very easy to understand very clear in a short message wow great great information

[@tomquinn607]

Understand that if a Filipina says you can live on 1000 USD a month then it will cost you 2000 USD a month. You cannot stretch a dollar like her.

[@fearless6947]

lol that is so true.

[@RussellHank-t3t]

Not true. I set my life up quite nicely to live in Durant Oklahoma on $600/month before annual expenses. Annual expenses are under $1000 including vehicle insurance, taxes, and post office box. People have learned how to forget the ways of life that can provide for you without financial burdens. My situation is extremely well thought out. Having saved up my reward points from my job, I'll spend $14 to purchase 70 pounds of beef lifter and 40 pounds of chicken thighs. Thankfully, I have the solar power needed to keep it all frozen until it's needed. I really am proud of the knowledge and wisdom that I have acquired over the decades of learning. Failure is a result of being mentally lazy. What I've accomplished is possible for anyone with satisfactory health and willingness to work a full time job for a couple years. Of course, I'll keep working until I can buy a large piece of land with 1.5 km of travel to the nearest hard road on a quiet island.

[@bluesart7]

Thank you for the very helpful information. It is appreciated. Very well presented as well. God Bless.

[@ndlsumr]

Another very informative and helpful video. I didn't realize how many wonderful places there are (nature, bike paths). Cebu sounds like a great place with a little bit of everything. Many thanks, Rubeauti!

[@johnmartinez3401]

Planning to retire there in 2-3 years I came back from a vacation with my fiancée and daughter mainly looking for a place to settle down we visited baguio and tagaytay which were both really nice but getting up and down from the mountain in baguio was a little to much.. next year we plan to travel to dumagete and Valencia possibly stopping by a couple towns in between. I prefer a little cooler climate being from Michigan, USA anyway I d like to thank you so much for your time and effort on making this video this is my first time posting but long time subscriber keep up the good work sweetheart

[@tomager6762]

Outstanding research for all this information. Thank you

[@walter9182]

Hi mrs.Rubeauti great info,i have been thinking about cebu or dumaguete or to visit both citys for a 1 month vacation in the philippines in 2023.maybe i will get to meet yourself when i get to your country i will really enjoy this.i just turned 73yrs old this month.you are very intelligent beautiful and a out going person to have fun with.Peace&Love Walt.🥰✌☮

[@frankmodafferi5733]

Wow. This must of took you a very long time to get all this information. Thank you for all this wonderful information about each city and towns. Job well done. 😀

[@frankmodafferi5733]

You did amazing work. A break down of each city. Sounds like Subic Bay is where I would go. :)

[@jameswatters9592]

Thankyou for the hard work putting this together

[@Randy30165]

Let me be the first to say thank you for that very insightful info. I have visited a few of the places you mentioned but now I think I better go back 😆 better armed. I never realize it but you talk really fast. I love your content, please let us know if there is anything else we can do to continue supporting your efforts.

[@Randy30165]

@@Rubeauti 😆 I love your accent and I love hearing you talk (I set it half speed) it's part of your sex appeal. You are a fascinating intelligent young lady from a province in a land foreign to me. Your just so interesting 🤔 I love your channel

[@glenproctor1999]

Facilities are good but I don't think you can beat quiet country life! I was brought up in a small town so city life would drive me crazy I think. We have many expensive city centre apartments in Manchester near me with great facilities but I couldn't be so crowded! Tagaytay sounds wonderful. Thank you lovely Rubeauti! ❤😘

[@napoleonmdusa8877]

Excellent video and very informative. Several of the places you mentioned are on my list of places to visit when I get out there.

[@tonyharnett3169]

Thanks Rubeauti ,,, I was happy to hear my future home Bacolod made your list 😀

[@donjohnsonsigns1]

Excellent information! Thank you so much for taking your time to do this video.

[@johnnyg7899]

This was an excellent review. All questions were answered so its perfectly executed.

[@edwarddavila9925]

Rubeauti, Very well presented and informative. Thank you.

[@dalmatocroate5618]

I enjoy your complete description of different possibilities , very well done and useful , thank you very much

[@cmebgv]

Well done very informative over view. Thank you for your time compiling and all of your research.😊

[@ceceliamontecino5397]

Yes I agree tagaytay is good place but expensive

[@markledford4370]

HELLO ! EVERYONE FROM HOUSTON TEXAS USA AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL GOD BLESS 🇵🇭👍🇺🇸🦃❤

[@bradleymiller7375]

Yepper a Texan, thinks they need to use bold capital letters cuz they from Texas and need to be heard!

[@ericnelson966]

I hear those things she talked about but what blows my mind is how big the frogs sound. They sing so deeply they sound huge and I can easily hear them over the phone.

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

Port of Liloan, Bogo City, San Isidro, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, & Samar Island!!!

[@VegasNegus]

Wonderful overview of the choices. Well done Ru 🎉👍🍀

[@PTaylor-rn6dx]

I ❤LOVE❤ your informative videos, Rubeauti. I have made 4 visits over the past 3 years. I am relocating to PH very soon. Looking forward to it. Thank you!

[@GanoSommer]

Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing!

[@alanbarnes3569]

Hi Rubeauti, hope you are well. I haven’t spoken to you for awhile. Well done for making this very informative video I can see that you put a lot of thought into the research and I appreciate the effort it takes to collect that much information. Have a great day ❤

[@gordonweber2972]

Wow Rubeauti. That was an excellent overview! I already live in a beautiful place in Boca Raton Florida USA but I'm seriously considering visiting the Philippines between the wonderful people and the beautiful cities it sounds wonderful. I did see another video of yours highlighting some of the negatives but compared to some of these positives, wow. If I do get there I may contact you about a high-quality young lady to show me around. Obviously I'm sure you're taken but someone pleasant and sensible like you would be great. Have a great day in paradise! Thank you!!!

[@haldepet12]

Great information, impressive what options there are. As you also see, it is impossible to check all the criterias at one location. The cool climate for instance is only in Baguio and to some lower extent in Tagaytay, both are not at the beach. So you must forget about either cool climate or beachfront. However, in my opinion the task, "find the best location to retire full time and permanently" might not be the real life. For tax reason you might want to make a combination of two places in different countries in order not to exceed 180 days. This would lead to a combination which makes the best places different. For instance you could choose Kuala Lumpur as the urbanised and a cool beachfront place in the Philippines (believe me, they do exist, but of course they are far in the dschungle). Such a combination gives plenty of better options than just one place plus minimizes a lot of risks (this you should have learned from COVID). About the urban invironments in the Philippines you must know that the natural risks are out of control and this on all towns mentioned in this video. There is about a 50% treath that non of these towns survive the next 100 years. So my advice is do concentrate on safe province areas only, which were not mentioned in this video.

[@derekcasanares4785]

Do you plan to live an extra 100 years?

[@haldepet12]

@@derekcasanares4785 We are all the same, we simply dont know. But believe me, getting 150 years is not as unlikely. And besides that even after our times, live goes on.

[@joeboyd5349]

@@haldepet12 I think much less than 50% chance u alive 100 yrs from now

[@George-ux6zz]

That was very informative. Thank you so much. I hope you had a Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@leebog1914]

Spent my honeymoon at Pearl Farm in Davao! You can also drink the water with no problems.

[@VentureNW]

Tagaytay is beautiful... but that volcano is a bit iffy imo. Nice review!

[@garyabell3456]

Very professional take on the cities there! Wonderful job!

[@AlfredGuajardo]

Thank You so much for all the interesting and cool information, You gave choices for anyone and everyone depending on their life style, budget, and interests, Thank You so much, Al

[@AzerPaul]

The people make it for me-nobody beats them. And the country is lovely. I like hearing roosters and being among country folk.

[@braziliantraders7229]

Great video! I live in Portugal, maybe when I retire my home will be in Philippines!

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

I had to watch this video!!! But was kinda of curious if Cagayan De' Oro would be on this list and what you thought of it ?? 🤔 ???

[@dreamrestore213]

I've been struggling to figure out exactly where I wanna land when I finally get out there.... This video was a real help figuring out the order of cities I'm going to give a shot.... Starting in Cebu.... Thanks luv....

[@RobertoNowSolo]

I recently joined your channel and this clip is interesting. I am moving there just have to figure out where.

[@kaikrist]

So, a Filipino/Filipina, who have an average salary can't live in Davao, looking solely on buying their own food. Here in Stockholm in Sweden, you spend about $200 on groceries a month.

[@rollingtinfist]

Thank you for this. Just when I thought Cebu City might be the finalist, looks like I will have to check out Davao and Bacolod. Perhaps spend a while in each place.

[@kabirgaladima8605]

The Philippines has alot of nice cities. Definitely planning to visit ✈️

[@WesleyGarland]

Great info. Thank you!

[@VintageStereoCollector]

Tagaytay is nice Baguio is nice I’ve been there but to be in your heart is the nicest place to be those places mean nothing ❤

[@timcoughlin5834]

Very well researched video Rubeauti! Thx for all the info !

[@whatsnext-007]

Thanks for your efforts. Can't really agree with all your choices, but it is OK to disagree. Thanks for your presentation.

[@RAD.Travel.613]

I think you could be the best Filipina on KZbin 💖💕💖 Are you single - important question ! 😂 You’re a real pro, lots of potential, many subs already !

[@giovannigrant9734]

Well thought out presentation

[@robertnunn3015]

Thanks for another great video. You always offer the best content and spend lots of time with your knowledge and research. I am retiring to PH this year and trying to decide between Duma and Davao. Any advice ??

[@im_a_ukie8951]

Why does no one talk about Northern Luzon like Santiago city or Sagada?? That would be nice to hear for once..Thanks again RU

[@BrianSmith-yn2zg]

Yea we never hear anything about northern Luzon, I wonder why?

[@keith4826]

I spent 6 months in Baguio City. Explored a bit. While I liked Baguio it’s hard to get around and it got a little boring. It’s a very popular spot for local tourist. The population seems to triple on weekends and holidays. Making it extremely crowded.

[@Guilhermealmeida.]

I was expecting for Puerto Princesa 😔 but I will consider Subic. Thank you for the suggestions.