Five Wealthiest Neighborhoods in The Philippines

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Comment down below where you plan to live in the Philippines / are living in the Philippines and why you chose that particular location. Will be interesting to see 🤔

[@GioRoyale]

Great video EVAN! Buying a property in a foreign land can be very challenging. The process can be meandering as compared to acquiring here in the US, for instance. I've gathered, there are stories of scammers who pose as sellers, fixers etc. Buyers beware, and do their due diligence when in search for property ownership. I was wondering if you can make a video on how to buy in Pi. Thank you.

[@SkatemeRockme]

I am moving from Finland to BGC with my Filipina girlfriend, never been to Philippines before this! Biggest reason probably being the safety, I'm used to places being super safe so..Also everything is within walkin distance! And also internet is good there etc.

[@smallville3075]

@@SkatemeRockme Super safe places like Manhattan New York or London? lol😂

[@SkatemeRockme]

@@smallville3075 no, super safe like Finland.

[@alphaomegazulu]

sta. rosa city in laguna province, offers a wide variety of middle to upscale subdivisions developed by ayala (nuvali alone has at least 20 subdivisions most of which are low-density developments), megaworld, vista land, greenfield development corp., etc. sta. rosa offers both "provincial living" (fresh air, near tagaytay & the beaches of batangas) & yet close to modern ammenities (numerous malls, modern hospitals, prestigious schools, recreational facilities, etc.).

[@suplado7583]

Napuntahan ko na lahat yan balik balik ako bilang electrician. Ang pinaka maganda sa akin ung corinthian garden mas tahimik mas sariwa hangin. Ung sa ayala pahirapan sa trapik papasok ng village, sa dasma maraming Embassy kung taga dasma ka mas makakaiwas ka sa trapik pa bgc galing ayala.

[@shamc8325]

FORBES’ PARK WILL ALWAYS BE THE PREMIERE residence in the Philippines. It has the most expensive lot price. And the Wealthiest live there. Dasmariñas Village is only second fiddle to Forbes.

[@papichen5981]

Truth! Forbes park there jan naka tira mga pinaka mayayaman sa pinas 😆 its actually the richest village in the country in terms of combined net worth hahaha just think of that. And to add pala dignitaries live there also

[@GoodBoy-io6fd]

YEAH RIGHT! I do not understand why he put Forbes Park Secon and Dasmarinas first. I know and we all know that Forbes Park is the most expensive VILLAGE in the entire country!

[@alesh2275]

It could be that there was a dearth of Forbes house prices because hardly anyone sells while Dasmariñas had more price points because more were selling ….

[@SelwynClydeAlojipan]

Dasmariñas and Forbes Park are beside the Manila Polo Club which contains a polo field, stables and veterinary facilities, a restaurant and country club, along with multiple recreational and and sports facilities for the horse-riding jet setters among the super-rich.

[@florante4991]

MPC harkens back to our rich colonial past, where the Americans used to play polo with their horses.

[@shamc8325]

meron din yan sa BF homes

[@florenciomendoza1212]

Oooppps yes, Polo is and always be prestigious place , well that was 50 years ago when im in elementary. Im retired in the western country & Polo is one of the best & Forbes of course. Not far from each other. Love Ayala makati. What a huge improvements better than North America . I’ll visit again 🙏😝❤️

[@andylee2608]

There is no peace and quiet in Forbes Park if your house is adjacent to EDSA and McKinley road. Same with Dasmarinas. Just look at all the soot on the roof of these homes.

[@itsjustmerayray4132]

A kubo by the beach and a daily 6 pack of Corona is good enough for me my guy

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Simple living 😎

[@soniafontanilla747]

To each it's own, if you have the money to burn why not get all the comfort ,that the money has to offer.

[@itsjustmerayray4132]

@@soniafontanilla747 I've experienced the comfortable life so for me, I prefer the nature, outdoorsy kinda lifestyle 😊

[@EMEdel-ir4ti]

Thank you for showing the pros and cons of living in the Philippines in a realistic manner that foreigners, especially Americans, can relate to. It's not the place for everyone, but if you can overlook the cons and merge into the local mentality, then you'll probably be happy. If one has the means, the best of both worlds would be to have a vacation home in the RP and another home elsewhere in the world, but that is only for the lucky few.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Big time 🙌

[@jeboks777]

What part of the vid did he show the pros and cons? 😂

[@laisonalbarado]

Great video. What would be nice to see is a similar video butin neighborhoods that were not quite as expensive. A little more reasonable

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I got you Laison. Coming soon!

[@Mack697]

Sometimes I really wonder how people make huge profit investing in the stock market, I know investing is a legitimate way to gain financial freedom but how is it done?

[@joanigw123]

Happiness is all about winnings in life my brothers and sisters you won't regret of doing investment with Mrs' Dailey Carinn's company!

[@clementandrew0]

She is the key to crypto"

[@darylstewart1710]

Great content. Especially appreciate the conversion to dollars per square foot. Awesome job sir

[@TheSavvyExpat]

You got it Daryl

[@daveuygur]

Thank You Savvy Expat. Such A Great Review.

[@cryptofreddy8409]

BF HOMES ALABANG where I live is the coolest gated community in the Southern Metro Manila, next door to Alabang Hills and down the street from Ayala Alabang Village. What I love most about BF HOMES ALABANG is during my color coding day, I could do all my banking, shopping, coffee run, hair cut, massage, exchange money, gym workout, buy gas, buy airline tickets, visit my favorite Law Firm, Bar hop, and Restaurant hop on Aguirre and President ave also known as Downtown BF Homes Alabang.

[@AHHHHHHH162]

I remember going to Valle Verde, Pasig for the first time. I was shell shocked to see large beautiful homes. I didn’t know these high end subdivisions existed in the Philippines

[@dayangmarikit6860]

We have a lot of them… there are less expensive subdivisions that are still beautiful. It’s rare for foreigners to see these places because you would need to be invited by a homeowner to be able to enter.

[@sanashy9024]

@@dayangmarikit6860 Ikaw rin po ba yung dayang marikit ng Quora?

[@dayangmarikit6860]

@@sanashy9024 Yes 🙂

[@SelwynClydeAlojipan]

@@dayangmarikit6860 : Nice to see you here!

[@dayangmarikit6860]

@@SelwynClydeAlojipan Nice to see you too.

[@hankking4878]

Again awesome video. Great to see these places.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Anytime Hank

[@raytigno9154]

Hey Evan. Excellent video. you made it sound that it's REALLY more fun in the Philippines. Nice haircut, Pinoy!

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks Ray!

[@Far9mm]

I wonder why la vista village or LGV in QC never make the list. Lots of old money there as well and the homes in those villages are mansions.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks for mentioning that. Will keep that in mind

[@jamesrecknor6752]

I can't imagine having millions of dollars invested in a house in a third world city.... but enough about LA .

[@ejtaylor73]

It's nice to see some nice places that I could never afford LOL. I'm interested in places off the beaten path, away from cities but some what close to go shop when needed, and a non-touristy place away from a lot of other foreigners, been around them all my life and ready to meet new people and take in the culture in a laid back atmosphere.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Will be making a video on those kind of places soon Eric

[@docjas5227]

You should consider Iloilo City, developed city plus near to Boracay and clean environment.Tagaytay and also Cebu for mix city + beaches.

[@joelewis8770]

Perhaps you should consider that lots in Forbes are usually larger than those in Dasmariñas. In total you'll likely shell out more for a property in Forbes, lower cost per area notwithstanding.

[@TeoCorrales]

you used some of my drone videos in Ayala Alabang. Thanks for mentioning our village.

[@dm84sin]

I think it goes Forbes > Dasma > Urdaneta > Bel-Air > San Lorenzo 👋

[@jamesclaire115]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I believe Manila is the most congested cities in the world. I always wondered where Forbes got its name. Imagine living in such areas... My condo is in Malati not Makati. The "K" makes a big difference. Three of the areas l have never heard of. Thanks again for sharing. Great stuff... I love Alabang. Great Place!

[@TheSavvyExpat]

😂 it does make a world of difference, especially for your wallet!

[@JohnBotting]

Malati not coming up when I search for it!

[@jamesclaire115]

Pedro Gerrero Street, close to St. Paul's College and Robinson's Mall. Nice place and l really enjoy the location. The mall has some good eating places, a?food court and seven or eight theaters. All kinds of shops and supermarkets. I love that section of Manila.

[@alrey72]

@@JohnBotting Its actually Malate

[@JohnBotting]

@@alrey72 thanks for that

[@tmclbnk]

Everywhere you go it’s all about Location, Location, Location. Is High Rise living considered upscale like in America 🤔 Thumbs up, definitely 👍

[@manilamartin1001]

Even the most expensive condos here don't compare in price to the high end ones in USA.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

It's considered upscale for Philippine standards. But it's not nearly as expensive. Also depends on which city you're in.v

[@quackersna]

At that price on the land you would think Desmarinas would have nicer looking houses. It looks like any older middle class suburb in the US. Will also say that a square meter should be 3 square feet, not 10.

[@cutebalddiver]

The land prices in Greenhills, Acropolis and Green Meadows are higher than Alabang!!!

[@dalane5196]

The unbelievable thing with the Philippines is the poverty surrounded by immense wealth. In the Philippines 95% of the cash is in the top 5% hands, it is despicable the greed and corruption. In Australia 90% of the wealth is in the bottom 95% hands, Filipinos really need to get rid of the leaders they have and get new ones. The whole country appears to be about squeezing money out of the poverty struck people, pay them nothing, give them nothing, I’m no communist or socialist but this type of top heavy privilege leads to revolution.

[@remmond3769]

What if the 95% are the ones that vote for this. The top 5% usually support the smarter candidate, but they are smart shamed and the candidate is subject to sick and dirty jokes by the 95%. There was a better option in the last elections but the 95% wanted the thief.

[@johnclark7973]

Great to see these upmarket, safe, housing subdivions! I was beginning to think my only available choices in Metro Manila were going to be modern skyscraper condos in BGC/Makati, or some shack in one of the poor Manila Barangay's (Uh, uh, no). 😁👍 It's good to see there are nice housing options there (in addition to the nice condos).

[@dayangmarikit6860]

These subdivisions have existed for a very very long time now, we also have middle class neighborhoods, the only reason why foreigners aren't aware of these places is because you wouldn't be allowed in if you weren't invited by a homeowner. Another reason is because foreigners aren't allowed to purchase or own land in the Philippines, therefore you're not really the target market of these properties, as a foreigner you could only purchase a condominium unit. If you would like to stay in these large mansions, then your only option is to rent them.

[@johnclark7973]

@@dayangmarikit6860 Yes, rent would be ideal for me. Because I want to keep my home in the USA, and spend time traveling around the world also, for the rest of my life (a few decades). I could marry a Filipina and then we could buy the land and a home in the Philippines. I was born at night, yes, but NOT last might. 🤣. So I won't be doing that .

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I'll be making videos of more affordable subdivisions just outside of Manila. Stay on the lookout for that John 🙌

[@JC0820]

Lol, those high-end subdivisions are not worth it. There are many newly built high-end subdivisions around the country where the amenities and security are almost the same but at a cheaper price, like the Bel-Air, Ayala, and Nuvali in Laguna. There are also some subdivisions located in Dasma Cavite and Molino Bacoor. There are plenty of new exclusive subdivisions around the country now because the middle class keeps growing. Don't just look in Metro Manila.

[@johnclark7973]

@@JC0820 Lol, first rule of Real Estate is location, location, location. So yes, Metro Manila is the only place I will look. Plus Bel-Air is also in Metro Manila (National Capital Region, City of Makati).

[@007cdazzle]

Bacolod City (City of Smiles) , I run a successful E-commerce business with my filipina wife, as well as opening 3 boarder houses (70 beds) and several other ventures that are scaling very nicely. I see business and leisure combing together and I have been to the Philippines more than a few times :) and love it. Again... be ready for things like brownouts, less western foods, and other things that may make long term stayers nervous... but if you are laid back, go with the flow, and don't mind loud noises and Karoake parties... You will be in it, to win it

[@TETRARCHFREAK]

I wish I could live in one of these areas very nice Damn these places are expensive beyond words

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I'm with you. For the price of one of these homes you can buy two homes in Eurole lol

[@shadowfilm7980]

Lots of corruption in those nice neighborhoods. I know. I lived in Manila for eleven years. Many who live in those nice villages are living there because of corruption. While so many of their poor live on the streets. It’s horrible. Much corruption in the Philippines. It’s odd since this is supposed to be a Catholic country!

[@robocop581]

Wow, great work! I'm assuming you went from house to house and asked each owner if they were corrupt or not.

[@soniasoch3978]

Is schooling in Philippine good for a married woman with children,? Please I will waiting for your response

[@1966bluemax]

@@soniasoch3978 lots of private schools, mostly religious schools

[@ermarios4281]

Those who can lived in those exclusive subdivision are moatly bisinessmen whether pinoy or foreign, doctors, engineers and have inherited huge amount of wealth and others are landlords or the hacienderos.

[@ermarios4281]

Philippines exclusive subdivisions and Cities like Makati is only for tbe rich and ultra rich both local and foreign people. Just live in the province ir other areas if u r only in the middle class etc. That’s my advise esp. to the foreigners if u don’t want to have a zero balance in your bank accounts.

[@cryptofreddy8409]

Houses in BF Homes Alabang the largest gated community in the Philippines are going for 15 million to 60 million pesos or $300,000 to $1,200,000 $1.00 = 50 pesos

[@roninbushito]

For me would be either muntinlupa, bgc, or salcedo village makati or rockwell

[@ronfindley2874]

Interesting and fun video, thanks for sharing. Do you have this type info for ILOILO area?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I'll have to do some research on that. There's a lot of wealthy neighborhoods in Iloilo so stay on the look out for a new vid

[@aeryeon8877]

You've covered the most common "quirks" obvious to Filipino culture. But just take note that the "quirks" varies by region and social status, too.

[@terrylinthicum587]

I was fortunate to visit several of these wealthy residences in the 70’s, it was Marshall Law & Marcos. The walls were surrounded in white with barbed wire on the entire tops of this surrounding wall & you will be allowed in by the guards at the entry gate holding machine guns & checking credentials. I’m certain this is where the 1 % lived back in the day ❤

[@Telfund38154172]

Where do you rank Blue Ridge, White Plains, New Manila (Old Rich area) and the Secondary I suppose, Ayala Heights, Fil Invest QC and Muntinlupa plus many other areas Antipolo and Marikina has some exclusive areas too....

[@Ronin1936]

I am Filipino by descent but 3rd generation American. Born & Raised in Hawaii and resided over 68 yrs in the U.S. My great grandfather & grandmother both came from the Philippines in the late 1800. (1897) As a result, I have taken a keen interest in observing the Filipinos and their history. The Filipinos have been provided with great Financial, economic and physical support from the U.S, China and Many other countries over their existence. Sadly, this may have taken away their Incentives to enhance their culture, improve their livestyle and attain pride in themselves. They have become followers and subservient especially to Caucasians, where they have surrendered themselves as inferior. Even with Education and Financial assistance from their relatives who work abroad, they do not and cannot improve themselves. The rich of that country (most of it gained illegally & from the working class) jealously guard their wealth and are afraid to Invest into their countrys' Government, Infrastructure and modernization. Money invested into gainful ventures (usually given by other countries) are stolen and kept by the rich. The country appears a little "modern" in a couple of their few large cities (Manila, Cebu City) Otherwise, its people still live like 3rd world Countries existence. No Retirements, Medical or Food assistance for the working class. Despite these shortcomings, the few that gain some financial stability are proud, "snooty" and ridiculously disgusting! Spain gave many of its good cultures and features. It also gave its bad inheritant nature. I have not bothered to speak or learn Tagalog or any dialects as was not taught to me. I placed my efforts in Japanese, Korean and Spanish. this has been incredibly helpful. Whenever a possible Honest Leader appears in the P.I. That person is quickly eliminated. Thank You great father and great grandmother for having the forsyth to set forth into another world and give generations a fighting chance!

[@MsVroege]

I don't know why you bothered to type when all you can say are negative, Please don't call your self a Filipino.. Dr Jose Rizal said : “He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his destination.”...

[@JC0820]

Hahaha! We ain't bother by those wealthy subdivisions because those wealthy people in that mansion, like Pacquiao and many celebrities, are not the people you are talking about who get their money from illegal activities. Most politicians in the Philippines do not reside in those glamorous subdivisions; they reside mostly on their turf, meaning in the region where they are governing. For example, the Marcos family lives in Ilocos Norte, while Gloria Macapagal Arroyo lives in Pampanga, etc. Please check your facts your to old to cry for nothing. 🤣

[@sichonesssichoness1212]

..not a tinged of Filipino psyche in your System..

[@rubenreyes4477]

Anywhere you lived in this world. As long as you have the money 💴 you can afford to live where you liked.

[@karlakachingching2340]

I used to live in Merville Park Village near Makati in Parañaque City. I loved that subdivision so peaceful and quiet, its a safe gated community, good schools, nice country club and parks. I had lots of good memories living there when I was younger now I live in the cold north in Scandinavia 😅

[@laurisa0318]

Did I see walls surrounding houses in gated communities?

[@curbsplitter2338]

When I return, I am going to try the northwestern coast of Mindanao. If it is not to my liking, I will settle down in Bohol. I have visited Bohol multiple times and I like how clean and pleasant it is there.

[@rubycebreros2330]

Try masbate for a change… its like a cowboy province with lots of horses ud think u were in montana sans the cold

[@curbsplitter2338]

​@@rubycebreros2330 Thanks, I will look it up.

[@iamjovie9231]

Try Cebu Provinces

[@curbsplitter2338]

@@iamjovie9231 I have spent 5 years visiting Cebu. Love Cebu but it’s time to explore.

[@jamesrecknor6752]

It's all good deep in tha Gingoog City Mindanao 'hood

[@MonicaTanAnLeng]

Where is Wack Wack? That’s more exclusive and more expensive than Ayala Alabang, where some homes have small lots (less than a 1,000 sq m). Wack Wack also has a golf club, the second most expensive one after Manila Golf in the Philippines. I’m with Mr Ongsiako (who commented here), there are more expensive areas than Ayala Alabang. Just saying. Nice effort though for a “newbie” here.

[@edmondpharez5028]

OUTSTANDING EVAN

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks Edmond 🙌

[@cornflake40]

I grew up in Forbes Park. Went to school in Boston. Now live in South Africa...

[@mini1gerbel]

Loved the video!

[@brodixtv4993]

Try to search ma luisa subdivision in cebu where the lulhiers live.. i think its worth mentioning

[@manilamartin1001]

It's nice there. Charlie spends a lot of time here in Makati. I used to see him around a lot.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Will do

[@itchywitch]

Actually, San Lorenzo Village has a much higher per sqm price than Ayala Alabang. It's just that you can get bigger cuts of land at Ayala Alabang than San Lorenzo. But location-wise, it is walking distance to a number of hotels, malls and offices.

[@andylee2608]

Rich people don't walk in the Philippines.

[@MonicaTanAnLeng]

@@andylee2608, you’d be surprised that an heiress from an old rich Spanish family did while in school!

[@Dr_Doofenshmirts]

when we went for a shortcut during one roadtrip into a VERY secluded area (tons of forest, small roads with cliffs on both sides, and small houses with small farms) to reach our destination quicker we found a HUGE mansion that was under construction, and i gotta say it beats everything that ive seen in wealthy subdivisions.

[@mikecastro7117]

Not my kind of up-scale residential housing locations! I want an ultra-exclusive high-end subdivision where I can build a billion dollar ultra modern house!!!😱

[@TheSavvyExpat]

YES! IT MUST BE MORE UPSCALE!!!

[@GBCompton]

Always reminds me of the Bruce Springsteen song, Mansion on the Hill. But since it's still in the Philippines, inevitably you have low water pressure, blackouts, flooded streets, poverty, etc., at the next corner, horrible traffic, etc. Also, I was shocked to see a German Shepherd caged (only enough for it to turn around) outside the gates of those houses. It's not shown in any of these videos.

[@manilamartin1001]

Yes, I remember when I thought I could sell my house in LA and buy one in San Lorenzo Village. Nope, Nope Nope. Condo life for me.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Same here. I'd rather live in the city.

[@MushagasheNative]

Thank you for your content

[@TheSavvyExpat]

My pleasure!

[@MushagasheNative]

@@TheSavvyExpat I know that foreigners are not allowed to buy land apart from condo units, I have heard somewhere that there are townhouses with condo specification, My question is from a foreigner's perspective, Are there any condos that have 4 to 5 bedrooms? or townhouses even, this is taking into account a family oriented foreigner wanting the property in his name for self protection.

[@lrm1981]

What island is that on your screen background? I'm looking for places like that to visit the next time I'm in the Philippines with my family.

[@coldcoffee4879]

Am expecting you will include Tierra Pura

[@evgenyvorobyev9073]

Absolutely unresonable prices! Especially when you know that most of the people in Manila and all over the Philippines are living in the slums and less then for 2$/day!

[@lochinvar50]

Well, if that is the case, the Philippines would have collapsed already. Out of 180 countries, the Philippines is 33rd economically, not bad. Better stop seeing those slum videos.

[@evgenyvorobyev9073]

@@lochinvar50 I'm living in the Philippines, also traveling all over the country and discover the Philippines. And I will open you a secret, Manila a bit bigger than Makati, MOA, Taguig, Ermita etc... And all others areas also living people, the Philippines people and you can go and see how they are living instead to give me advice what should I watch or what I shouldn't, ok?

[@robocop581]

Not really that unreasonable. Property prices in NY, London, Paris, HK are way more expensive. Instead of worrying about how rich so many people are, go help the poor instead of just yapping about it uselessly on YT. Your comments won't change anything. Go ahead, become a billionaire and give all your money away in the end. The problem is you're too clueless how to do it so you'll just judge people that have earned it.

[@evgenyvorobyev9073]

​@@robocop581 First! "just yapping"- watch your words! Second, I'm not judging people, I just said how I see this situation! If you don't like that, just pass it by!

[@kantokuu]

Well it's not like the poor are the one's who will buy or complain about the prices is it?

[@antigraftandcorruption5849]

in our subdivision or village here in Las Piñas only one ride from Ayala Alabang has a world class basketball & volleyball court, so i feel i also live in Ayala Alabang.

[@deangomez9268]

Old Manila Q.C. , Magallanes Village, Greenhills, Valle Verde, Blue Ridge and Pre-war Malate Area.

[@roninbushito]

salcedo village

[@user-jackparkpot]

what about Cebu? which area in Cebu is the most expensive?

[@wheeliewheelie1]

St. Andrew Field and Alabang Gilid.

[@locker1325]

Those are some eye watering values. Even by American standards.

[@laurencehyde2168]

Love to see the five poorest communities..and then compare..These 1% of people should be ashamed of themselves and named..

[@robocop581]

Why don't you? Go ahead, make your day....

[@vgumatay12]

Yes that would be more interesting, show the 5 poorest communities, that will be a challenge!

[@remmond3769]

Hahaha these are not the 1%. These are the top 0.01%

[@tonysalido1062]

What about the ranking of Portofino South in Las Pinas, MM? This is a hidden treasure well-kept away from the Social Media. Explore and find out this hidden well organized sub-division.

[@sonlaxx]

Nah. That’s just a tryhard villar property. Nice try.

[@emeb3063]

I rather love to lived in an island like in taytay or el nido where the sea is just exactly there near in ur home,sand soil,,at the side is mangroves area and at the top of the backyard of ur home is a spring water which came from a narra tree n a tall coconuts trees around...i experienced that in taytay where i visited my friend there.They are exactly living there and the water,absolutely an aquamarine blue crystal clear seawater and i love it , it was a solitude island that exactly no one is there living near with them.

[@andylee2608]

Visiting and living are two different things.

[@emeb3063]

@@andylee2608 i almost 2months there before i left, their living income there is the spring water that comes from their backyard,they put a hose n many people go especially the fishermen with a hoalboat...i experienced totally living there...not only days but months...to be honest,i want living there but s my situation right now didnt allow me,imy experienced living there is like when i was in busuanga,busuanga is a heaven too,im lived in busuanga for 1year before i left...

[@cecilianazareno3161]

I think you are mistaken. Forbes park is the MOST EXPENSIVE gated subd in the Phil!

[@andylee2608]

Dasmarinas. Do your own research and check in again.

[@stecar9122003]

If I had that much money I would rather build a home out in the province away from where I would always be getting lots of attention and get my own security for protection. Plus I could have more land for what I would have been paying for one of those homes in the places that you mentioned. Of course I would have a big fence going around the property. Anyway I live in a gated community with one way in and one way out with a guardhouse which is fine with me for where we have a home.

[@robocop581]

These rich people live in Manila because that’s where their business is based so your comment doesn’t make any sense. Besides, many of these wealthy people own properties elsewhere for recreation and relaxation

[@stecar9122003]

@@robocop581 My comment had nothing to do with where they have their businesses or anything else other than I would rather live in a different area. If that is something that you can't comprehend that's not my problem Jack.

[@robocop581]

@@stecar9122003 Your comment still doesn’t make sense because you have no job or business in Manila. These subdivisions are very expensive because of the demand. It’s like saying I’d rather live in a cave in Cebu than in Forbes Park

[@stecar9122003]

@@robocop581 It's no wonder why you only have 10 subs.

[@stecar9122003]

@@robocop581 So you have to have a business or job in Manila to live there? All that they care is that you have money and they don't care about anything else.

[@alesh2275]

I’m surprised that Valle Verde isn’t on the list ……

[@kserrano35]

Another great video!

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Thanks brother!

[@tjummelum]

Love your Vidios..I have an reque..Can you make a Vidio about all the Yacht Clubs/Marinas in the Philipphines? Those are the places i realy wanna wisit..I found one in Olongapo/Subic.Manila and Cebu.Best Regards from Denmark👍

[@okamsug]

Severely overpriced homes for sure.

[@nats50]

Little off in computation and conversion. You're assuming 1 sq m = 10 sq ft when it's actually 10.764. So, that P320,000/sq m is more like $5,946/10 sq ft., not $6,400/10 sq ft., assuming the exchange rate is P50 = $1. Just saying.

[@ohno-zx4if]

Manny pac man I haven’t heard his name in a while. I love him he’s a true legend

[@saberpro123]

Wa nang intro intro, yan ang tunay na video. Good job po.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Salamat po

[@Midwest10]

It only costs me $3655 US rent a month to live oceanfront Palawan next to Manny Pacquiao. Only he has 14 homes.

[@stevenbaer9061]

Hi Even or is it Evandar oh wait it is Evan, ok, which of the top 5 do you live in? Or do you have a place in each of the 5 so you don't get bored?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Yeah I had to settle with one home in each subdivision when I wanted two ugh. But I'm planning on buying Manny's house Steven. You're always invited 😉

[@stevenbaer9061]

@@TheSavvyExpat I might take you up on your invite, I hope one of you mansions has a tennis court so we can work on your serve and volley game to get you ready for Wimbledon!!! Keep up the superb work Evan.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

@@stevenbaer9061 😂😂

[@corvette198229]

I'll be moving to Magati, Forbes Park.

[@rickmccarroll9993]

You live in one of them?

[@packohub1145]

Yea

[@rickmccarroll9993]

@@packohub1145 really my friend.WOW

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I don't Rick. I'd rather live in the city lol

[@levaann]

If I can add to this, you may also need to consider the homeowner's association fees which in some villages allegedly cost upwards to Php 100,000 a month. Then again if you're buying a 30 million peso home its probably just spare change to you 😂

[@TheSavvyExpat]

HOA is pretty dang expensive so I should've included that but then again, if you're buying a house this expensive, it should be peanuts.

[@trulyblessed5236]

Greenhills too is a posh village

[@KingNewJersey]

This is why it cost me $100 a day when I land at the airport in Malia ~ No, thank you ~ Cebu is the way to go! Cut that prices by 1/2.

[@rigeltubianosa4234]

Hello. That house of Manny Pacquiao that you showed is his house in Gensan, not in Forbes.

[@davemarshall9925]

usd

[@GoodBoy-io6fd]

2:31 You said 46 Million Dollars but you put the Peso Sign instead of the "$" sign. Now it reads as P46 Million Pesos.

[@willylim7080]

Greenhills is more expensive than Ayala Alabang

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Which subdivision? The green-hills I went through didn't look nice.

[@MonicaTanAnLeng]

@@TheSavvyExpat, every square meter of Greenhills is more expensive than Ayala Alabang. Even the not-nice part that you said you went to.

[@mikehunt5637]

Well, that's five places I can mark off my list of places to move to in the Philippines. :)~

[@RRacel]

I rather live in the province of Nueva Ecijia.. You can live there for just $1,000.00 a month

[@chesko9492]

what about.corinthian garden,new manila,times St?

[@florenciomendoza1212]

Wonderful 👍🙏❤️🇨🇦

[@venturaVlogger]

Is there really such things as middle class in philippines? It's widely known philippines is a country of haves and have nots, that's why those people who can migrate they do it and unfortunately majority not able to do it.

[@kantokuu]

Why yes there is middle class, as a matter of fact majority of the Filipinos are middle class, its just there are variations such as Lower, Middle and Upper, in which Lower-Middle class has the most number compared to the rest.

[@incognitoone]

In 2021, approximately 536 thousand registered cars, not private utility vehicles...privately owned CARS in PH. You think the 'have nots' can afford to buy cars?

[@andylee2608]

@@incognitoone Unfortunately they will NEVER be able to buy a car. Motorcycle and scooter yes, but not a car.

[@roninbushito]

there is middle class but not as much as they say there is the poor still is the most of the population in the social economic class

[@orly01012010]

I think you missed out Magallanes village.

[@braddp6120]

where's Smokey Mountain?

[@BV9429]

IM LOVING BEL AIR OR BELDANETA

[@TheSavvyExpat]

🙌

[@rightbehindu571]

Dust marinus. I thought that was a squatter area at least 30 years ago when I was a kid it was

[@noellakbay]

Sir, 1% of Filipinos translate to 1100000. I drive through these areas almost daily, I dont think they are even close to that figure. Most of the places you mentioned are in Makati City. Makati’s entire population is only 500000.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

good to know

[@lala69mendoza]

Only 1% lives there but not all…

[@exs1803]

Yes, 1 in 100 people living in those rich landed properties? Must be joking.

[@exs1803]

@@TheSavvyExpat According to Credit Suisse report, there are about 80,000 millionaires in the Philippines and according to Forbes there are only 22 billionaires.

[@Happylife-hd7ky]

Trying to look for a place to live but also want to have a great time I'm in angeles city looking for nice subdivision

[@kakerake6018]

No private islands? No beaches?

[@eddiegoodman6424]

These prices are crazy never 👎 not in this lifetime you’ll never get your money 💰 back

[@adelsangalang8884]

My boss, a stockbroker, lives in Dasmarinas village. The ambassador of ____rents/lives in their other house in Dasma. I happened to answer the phone "Why does she speak like that" I asked my boss. "She's the wife of ambassador___"---hence the accent.

[@davebass0127]

Not sure what a person's accent has to do with the topic since foreigners are all over the PH. Probably just shows you have limited exposure to non-Pinoys.

[@perkeshannong2838]

Thats not manny's house in forbes. Thats in dasma's.

[@rephillips56]

What about Cebu?

[@roninbushito]

Maria Luisa cebu is very expensive

[@TheAmericanVagabond]

🛩Nice!! I’ve 🇺🇸 been traveling since 2019 🇲🇽🇹🇭🇮🇩 currently in Ph📍🇵🇭 🤿. After Vietnam I’m heading to Brazil. ❤️💃🏽Medellin! 🇨🇴 🔵🎱🔵

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Amazing! You're living the life my friend!

[@ezloop1]

nice video , any nice subdivision in Cebu city?

[@lextor4712]

San Lorenzo in Makati not even top 5?

[@manilamartin1001]

I tried to buy a house In Makati thinking I could swap my house in Los Angeles for one about the same value. Nope, not even close.San Lorenzo village is sweet though.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

@@manilamartin1001 i was going to add it but I didn't for diversity sake. It made the honorable mentions though

[@ntg6882]

@@TheSavvyExpat I don’t think you’ll be able to find a single San Lorenzo property for Php200k per square meter. Did you base your ranking from zonal valuation of the BIR and not on prevailing market value?