What Does $2,000/Month Condos Get You in Manila, Philippines?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

✈ Need Help With Your Move? thesavvyexpat.framer.website/ Full Disclosure: The intent of this video is to showcase one side of life you typically don't see on all these "Live Like a King on $500/Month" videos. I'm showing a different side of life to one; give insight into what it looks like to live here on a higher budget and two; showcase what the other side of life looks for the top earners in the Philippines. By all means, I am completely aware that most retirees are coming here to stretch their pension. I'll put it like this - everybody has a different lifestyle preference and income. If this lifestyle doesn't suit you or your budget, no worries! You can still live a great lifestyle out here in the Philippines. I suppose this was a reality check for most in regards to what the high end rental market looks like in Manila. Hope this video still provided much value to you nonetheless.

[@marieresendiz4739]

Hi. May you please make a video on how to get Philippine ID in the US. Thank you.

[@jameskelly9243]

Now this is better we're coming down with 6G in SS and 2 penstions,1rental. Does manila ha e beaches

[@Carol-w9r6g]

You work for 42yrs to have $2m in your retirement, Meanwhile some people are putting just $20k in a Shiba coin for just few months and now they are multi millionaires I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life

[@De_Brauwer]

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[@Van_Geem]

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[@Johnson-h9z]

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[@RayJ03l]

My wife is Filipina and we would love to live in Philippines. But the prices just don't make sense, first you come into the condo and said "You immediately struck by a very modern facade place" is not it looks really cheap and is $1950. I can do around $2500 for a 2- 3 bedroom penthouse in Thailand full of luxury, great views, and great amenities.

[@armenpetrosyan425]

i live in BGC and i pay $850 a month for 2 bed 2 bath in a 5 year old building with gym sauna and pool. 24hr security.

[@RayJ03l]

Yes I understand. I can find 50k pesos a month apartment in BGC. We talking about the video we just watch, $2,000 apartments are too expensive for what you get compare to Thailand. @@armenpetrosyan425

[@gangstagummybear3432]

You revealed you are nothing but a bum ass thailand fanboy with your comment, that is all

[@Tony99992000]

@@armenpetrosyan425 What was the asking price on a real estate site? How many sqm? I look at the real estate sites and the prices seem so high. In your experience, what can you realistic hope to get off the listed rental price (10%, 20%)?

[@robocop581]

Bangkok vs Manila is a no brainer. Pollution Index PM2.5 is 50 AQI in Manila and a whopping 109 in Bangkok today. So you can go suck that lovely Bangkok air all you want and brag about the Infrastructure

[@Man-In-The-Home-Stretch]

Holy crap. No freakin' way... In the U.S., I live in a brand new 2bd / 2ba 1,300 sf townhouse 3 miles from the ocean, with full size appliances, dishwasher, gas stove, full size washer and dryer, and a built in 1 car garage, 50 feet from the pool / fitness room clubhouse, for $1,750 a month... The rent includes high speed internet, and I can drink the tap water... Sounds like the Phils needs to get over itself a lil bit

[@robocop581]

But how do you commute daily from the cheaper place in the US to the tenant's office in Manila?

[@andreandree4384]

Compare what is comparable dear 😂😂😂😂😂... Don't compare your Townhouse by the coast in your little town with an apartment in the capital of Philippines, come on 😂😂😂😂.. this unit should be compared to an unit in new York or Washington!.. wakey wakey. 😅😅😅😅

[@Man-In-The-Home-Stretch]

@@andreandree4384 I have a much better place, for much less money. There's the comparison.

[@RCFSULAW]

​@@andreandree4384I live in South Florida which is a very rich and in demand location. My 2/2 is much larger with a living room dining room open plan. My kitchen is way bigger. Both of my bedrooms are way bigger and have queen size beds and complete bedroom furniture. I walk to a great beach in 20 minutes. The famous South Beach is a 25-30 minute drive depending on traffic.

[@MoorDragon]

I really don't think you can compare retirement in the Philippines to retirement in Florida. Apples and oranges, dude.

[@AutisticMorty]

These prices are insane. These are downtown Toronto prices. But without all the amenities of Toronto, like public parks.

[@chaoticheaven17]

Toronto is quite shit. 😂😂😂 I'd pick BGC in Metro Manila over Toronto. Not even close

[@TheSavvyExpat]

@@chaoticheaven17😂

[@druiz012]

You can get a 2 bedroom downtown Condo in Toronto for only $2k? That's less than PORTLAND OREGON.... That boggles my mind.

[@MarkBulgrin]

I live in Tyson's (outside DC). Pay $2500 a month for a similar size two bedroom. Apartment built in 1969... almost no amenities and am thankful for a place that reasonable. If you want an apartment in DC with similar location, size and amenities to the places shown ...8 to 10k a month

[@Heyya01]

Toronto is a dump compared to this area, this is in Rockwell Center, Makati.

[@alamoneedle2726]

I would never pay $2,000 for a condo in 3rd world country, even in a very tiny bubble like BGC. It's already well known that Manila is facing a 3 year oversupply of condos. They've overbuilt too many high rises, especially with questionable build quality and maintenance issues. There's plenty of inventory to drive down prices.

[@SugarBabySugarDaddyUSA]

Also extremely loud parties, no sleep.

[@WCMorris]

Malaysia have similar condo in a prime area for half the price. I like the video but curious what makes the Philippines charges more compared to similar quality from other ASEAN countries?

[@matthewdurkee5673]

Biggest in the Philippines is English speaking in my opinion. That my guess on price

[@matthewdurkee5673]

Also this is a very pricey area of the Philippines. In Cebu or Devao it's going to be half this price or maybe even 60%

[@bigradwolf5001]

Nothing, don't be fooled. This area is okay for $500/month for 1 BR, same as other comparables in SEA. Don't be fooled fellow expats.

[@Nomadlife101]

Yeah KL is wayyyyy better than Manila by a mile

[@Nomadlife101]

@@matthewdurkee5673English as spoken as much in KL so there is no reason to pay those ridiculous price for such an horrible city

[@ScotHendricks]

Of course, there are high-end apartments/condos, that's life everywhere. I used to like this channel, as it helped expats live comfortably in the Philippines on a fixed income. But, now you're all about high-end and wealthy expats, smoking cigars and drinking wine in their country clubs. Don't get me wrong, obviously, there is a market for that as you are demonstrating, but, most of us aren't going to join expensive country clubs, and if we pay 2k a month for rent, we might as well stay here in the US.

[@dealerslicenseops]

I am wealthy and going there in March. I'll report back what the real prices are.

[@ScotHendricks]

@@dealerslicenseops I think the young man is being honest. Unfortunately, he is no longer speaking to the greater part of his audience. Good on him if this is the right direction for him financially, I unsubscribed because I'm not his audience anymore.

[@rbfarrell1]

$2000 a month rent in the U.S. won't get you much and that would probably be where the weathers sucks. $2000 a month for high-end is not possible in North America.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I understand Scott. These clients of mine living on a higher budget are just a small fraction of the expats I work with. Majority however live on a fixed income, normal SS / pension and still live a great lifestyle out here! I’ll do my best to showcase that from here on out.

[@druiz012]

I understand your frustration but this is informative for some viewers. Also It's fun to imagine luxurious living for only $2000 a month. Do you have any idea what housing costs in S.F., Seattle, San Diego??? I'll tell you what it won't cost..... $2000 .

[@doctordetroit4339]

The PI is getting a bit too pricey. 2 grand is a lot of after-tax money. For a condo that small? May as well stay in the states.

[@dpost1268]

but for that money you can eat downstairs in the overpriced restaurants downstairs,,, where nobody goes .. also 2 expensive. a coffee 500 pesos

[@jim-uu2db]

Very good presentation of the units.

[@this.is.berlin]

2000 USD per month just for an apartment? With 2000 USD per month you can live like a King in the provinces! 🇵🇭☝️

[@orvilledyer9904]

Very nice content and professionally done.

[@LesserMe]

Really appreciate this series, thank you. The last one in Ortigas is impeccable, but the seconds amenities, e.g., gym, access to restaurants would probably be a better fit for me. If you can, in the future, referencing where these are on a map might really help. I'm moving to the BGC area and would like to be within walking distance to anything I may want. While I have been to the area a few times, the places you show aren't referenced to a fixed location, even to a grocery or shopping center. Second, thank you for slowing down the pan. It really does help rather than rewinding the clip like I normally do. Thirdly, is the furnishing negotiable? Can some items be excluded? I would rather not be so cluttered with others' possessions, nor responsible for their care/maintenance. Definitely will be reaching out in the future. Love the channel. Grey

[@axelortiz907]

ortigas is a great place to be in manila! bar none!

[@PrimeBoracay]

hmm dk about $3000 for that...its the philippines cmon. The interior is also fairly basic.

[@dpost1268]

phillipines is the new beverly Hills .... paying maximum for getting minimum. nice getto view over other boxy buildings and 125 sqm??? it looks more 6 meter wide by 10 meter long, that 60 sqare meter.... never its 125!!!! Scammers!!

[@Takaaa01]

Lovely sights to see there mate!

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Miss you lad!

[@takeahike858]

Take 3 years of the rent on that place and make a nicer stand alone house on the hillside in the province where you can drink , smoke, blast tunes and piss off your balcony if you like. 110,000 PHP is a ridiculous amount of money to piss away to a developer.

[@robocop581]

Or just earn more and not worry about US$3K in rent.

[@dpost1268]

Imagine, in a 3th word country with shitty infrastructure. The only thing free there is the fullness of pollution and noice...

[@samquinn6427]

Colliers PH: Metro Manila developers need 5 years to unload P130-B in housing oversupply. Have you read this article and have you witness rent and new construction prices decreasing? Last time in Rockwell 2022, I notice about 1/3 of the condos not lighted at night which made me believe they were empty. Could not believe last unit had a dishwasher. You just never see this in PH's. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@tollbridgeahead1034]

We had a dishwasher in our last condo. Maria. We were sad to see her go back to the province to care for her ailing father.

[@Annie-y8m8l]

For these prices go to Thailand you get better amenities there,

[@NSAKEY]

Nice to see more modern condos popping up in the Phils. Too bad the pricing is not yet competitive to other countries in SE Asia. Would be good to know more about 'decent air con' availability, since most foreigners are likely going to give some importance to that. Cheers.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

For sure! I’d say Philippines is 2nd most expensive country in SE second to Singapore. For most, you have to weigh out if the hospitable people, English speaking culture, and western amenities is worth the cost of living as opposed to a country like Vietnam or Thailand for instance.

[@NSAKEY]

@@TheSavvyExpat Yeah, I certainly think that Thailand beats the Phils in most categories, but they just are not as visa-friendly. The people of the Phils is also in a category of itself. Cheers.

[@djsweetdaddy3215]

Coming to Manila in July, going to stay for about a month and see if it’s a place I went to live. Is that third unit available for a one month rental?

[@gangstagummybear3432]

@@NSAKEY Thailand beats ph in most categories in a robotic void to where you just mindlessly have it programmed to say "____ is better than this" or "______ is better than that" too bad that isnt something real, just a bunch of fanboy nonsense for thailand

[@dpost1268]

@@TheSavvyExpat exactely, you get as a bonus a 3th world country with shitty infrastructure, pollution and noice. ofcourse you have to pay new york longisland prices ,,,

[@GTOGregory]

A good video with nice accommodations. I found Cebu had new high-rise condos that were under 100 sqm but they had underground parking, shops in a ground floor common area and roving security. The best part is the waterfront view.

[@he-him1009]

The third one was fantastic. I could see paying that for those finishes and sq feet. Great stuff.

[@dpost1268]

never the day thats 120 SQM

[@manonteng]

Enjoy watching keep it up Very Relaxing 👏🙏🍺

[@Ava_vee]

the 3rd unit takes the cake in my opinion. seems more like a home!

[@TheSavvyExpat]

🙌🙌

[@garyhamilton9186]

Another great video Evan.

[@Tony99992000]

I have a question. When I look at Lamudi among other sites for BGC/Makati condos, the prices seem really high. Do they really rent for the asking price or should you expect to get for for 10%, 20% etc. off the listed price?

[@hurleywilson7246]

Very nice video. Thanks for the prices.

[@minhdo2631]

These prices are high in my opinion. You get a lot better in Thailand. Thailand condo/apartment blow these out of the water.

[@dpost1268]

you forget that here you get as a bonus a 3th world country with shitty infrastructure, pollution and noice

[@jasongriffith6225]

When my lease runs out next year I will hire you to get me a new one for sure.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Looking forward to speaking with ya next year!

[@YouTubeU-o8z]

I been living in a exclusive area in Manila metro for years, mainly because I like the services and like being pampered. Been paying a six digit monthly for years. With a high double digit retirement I worked decades for I don’t mind paying. Finally having life my way, and comfortably lounging and bedding some of the attractive women in Asia (especially Singapore) has humbled me. Being a so-called 1 percenter is great. Just stay humble and low key. Takes a while for us gents from the west to truly embrace the instant financial benefits after a previous life of being average joes. Enjoy and be natural with everything

[@JunRoss-pp3mv]

It's cheaper in any undeveloped countries, not just Pinas. Healthcare sucks, you might be able to live comfortably but you'll be poor paying medical bills if & when you get sick. Simple sickness is cheap but other than that, make sure you have million of Pesos to pay for major surgery, cancer or in a bad accident.

[@YouTubeU-o8z]

@There’s a couple 1st world and many 2nd world hospitals here. You can live close to one. Most people here ride small engine vehicles, mopeds, bikes, trikes. Most accidents here are nothing like in the states. The pros outweigh the cons my friend, especially for men. What developing countries have you lived in?

[@JunRoss-pp3mv]

@@KZbinU-o8z Born & raised in Pinas. Small engine vehicles are more likely to have serious accidents. Not sure if accidents are nothing like here than in Pinas. An accident is an accident regardless of where you are. There maybe good hospitals but it's expensive & prepare to pay out of pocket.

[@jameskelly9243]

First apartment 1st bed to small and the bath only one 1 sink?

[@dpost1268]

pay maximum, get minimum

[@PeterDomoracki]

Bro?!! Every Headline says the condo market is saturated and you're telling me $2400 to live in rockwell?!! You gotta do better. Let's get real.

[@J.Shabazz]

I think he is marketing to foreigners who's not in the loop

[@JasminLaput-g2f]

And what is $4k initial payment ur asking for services of condo tour in the Phils? Isnt it supposed to be free? Please enlighten me

[@BGCSeeker]

Very informative video and thanks for sharing. Living in the West Coast of the US, I find the condo rent fairly reasonable for the location and the size. Sure there are other condos in metro manila that are more budget-friendly but I believe the tour was catered to his client's specific housing needs and the rest of us were along for the ride.

[@feimayabucot1043]

My ghaddd!!! 115,000 pesos for a 2bedroom condo!!!! Please enlighten me. Gawa naman kayo ng magandang condo na affordable naman sa mga filipino.

[@tollbridgeahead1034]

Here’s how economics works. When you say affordable condo for Filipinos, location will determine the price. So where in the NCR region would you want that “affordable” condo to be located? Let’s start the discussion there.

[@rilozen6702]

wow seems very high and very regular for the price. Just an opinion. Seems like the Philippines is no longer a bargain.

[@JunRoss-pp3mv]

Philippines was never a bargain if you're from coming from a developed country. They will rip you off as much as they can.

[@catherinetan3145]

1950 / month at proscenium for rent? or to own?

[@seanmac5093]

Does the first unit have a kitchen???

[@bbrebozo6417]

Does Rockwell flood during a monsoon? Correct me if I’m wrong but BGC doesn’t because it has a drainage reservoir (6 Olympic pools worth of reservoir), right?

[@hackstergirl5644]

Why aren't there any videos about women moving to the Philippines from the US or is that not a thing there?

[@nathan859]

I guess Filipino men don’t have quite the same allure to westerners as the ladies do.

[@abpantaleov]

Beautiful condos 😮

[@SirMountainpass]

Still no built-in dishwasher as standard at those rental levels?

[@AlexGomez-wl8cu]

What's the name of the building you viewed in Ortigas?

[@Calgold49]

ROFL $2000 a month for that ! It’s a closet! What a joke!

[@pentrubarbati]

Prices in Philiphines are crazy .. i am in CEBU and saw apartment 2 bedroom 208k euros lol that is crazy and in 1km distance is like pure poverty who afords this ? not even foreigners cant spend this much is more expansive then Europe

[@carlhopkinson]

It's nice but 2000 is very expensive for Philippines.

[@Sacred.Serenity_]

Most of these commenters don't think about how all of these units are fully furnished. You won't have to think about buying a bed, a sofa, a tv anymore. Just bring your clothes and yourself.

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

@@Sacred.Serenity_ the buildings are nearly empty. Easy to tell at night. Crazy business strategy to build for a market which doesn't exist & may never.

[@anitadeleon229]

Those condos are like shoe boxes.

[@dpost1268]

they say there 125 SQM, but they only look like 60 .... the truth is that all of these agents are scammers. they say anything just to get there bonus.

[@JohnHobbs-o3z]

Thats over 2600 Canadian per month,i could rent i place just as nice if not better where i am living now.

[@dpost1268]

but you dont have the bonus the great 3th world country with shitty infrastructure, pollution and noice

[@madamlakwatsera5674]

Nice!

[@Fredie_c]

I'm looking for a spot like in Cebu. Like the third one.

[@napoleonmdusa8877]

I really like the last place for its size.

[@gailmaplesden7380]

2k in the philippines for rent is insane. With a minimum of 34 months of inventory in the condominium market, it just doesn't make sense, especially for a retired expat . You can get a studio unit in San Francisco, California, for 2k, so why would you pay that much in a third world country. Aaaat this price, these units will sit empty for a very long time.

[@ballinonabudget1130]

I pay $3k for my house in Cebu but its 6 bedroom, own pool, theater room, maids quarters . Still not what i expected moving to the Philippines . Way more expensive. It convinced me to keep my home in the US and just stay in the PH a few years to have fun and then take my butt back home. O yeah, if anyone cares, the cars in the PH are also above average price. The only thing that is cheap in the Ph , at least if you are near a city, is labor. So you can have all the help and cheap sex if that’s your thing but living nice is going to cost you just as much as if you are in the US in most cities.

[@gangstagummybear3432]

Your ability to find prices that are affordable is simply shitty

[@j0gs796]

..But the electricity bill will always be outrageously expensive in the Philippines. The electricity price is doubled compared to other SEA countries.

[@bigradwolf5001]

Yep, Thailand is expensive on that as well but still a bit cheaper.

[@bccoregon]

Equal to 16 cents per kilowatt hour, where in North Dakota, I pay only 6 cents per kilowatt hour. Solar installs definitely pencil out in the RP, but that's not an option in a high-rise condo.

[@gangstagummybear3432]

find me the prices of all south east asian countries that are island only, then come back

[@mochapoundcake]

It annoys me no end when these “luxury” condos skimp on bathroom and kitchen faucets.

[@bigradwolf5001]

Me too.

[@lavista4u]

Don't listen to poor expats, they want heaven served on a platter in South East Asia with their pension income, I see them everyday in Thailand. You should always have 1%'cer clients who would actually pay for your employees and help you run the business. You should not be apologetic with your business model to any of us. You are too good Filipino who want to improve upon himself. The entire west is imploding with high cost of living now middle class is living homeless or in van, it will get far worse and you can expect a 1000 more clients on your way soon. An expat with Pension income will look for a condo for himself, he would not hire any agency but some will but 1%cers mostly will always do, Your core client base should always target the RICH to get the business going. The west is woke and many are trying to guilt trip you to become poor, ohh look at tondo, look at Cebu, they are throwing poverty porn at you so that you give up your business model which is unique and is generating employment and income too. good luck

[@bigradwolf5001]

Who the hell you talking to?

[@IsItTalentOrIsItNot]

Im an American and been living I the Philippines for 4 years now on three different islands. Im telling you now that you are stupid if you spend over 800 dollars a month on anything in the Philippines. I lived in nicer places then in this condo for 500 a month. This KZbinr is scamming y'all because they are taking a monthly cut they are also doing this in Cebu I know because my sister-n-law is doing the same damn thing!

[@guambroker]

he is a real estate agent i think.. his niche is rich expats that want luxury condos. but yes you can find great deals but i don't think 500/m for similar.. please let me know where, and whats location?

[@robocop581]

Load of crap

[@bigradwolf5001]

@@robocop581 Which one -- that this is a scam or that he has found nicer places for less?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

1. I’m not a real estate agent. 2. We don’t take a monthly cut of any units. We talk about the skin tax on this channel, it would be hypocritical for me to do that to my clients. I’m not that hungry for a couple hundred bucks brotha.

[@guambroker]

@@TheSavvyExpat good to disclose. Be transparent so viewers know where your coming from. Nothing wrong with being an agent or similar either. I've been agent, broker, investor, now staying part time Manila/Guam. Like your show, keep grinding.

[@DoniCato]

Where in Ortigas is the 3rd rental unit? What’s name of the condo? Shoutout fr Wall Street, Manhattan, NYC!!!

[@robocop581]

One Shangri-La Place is the best condo in Ortigas even though it is part of Mandaluyong. The next best option is The Westin Residences across SM Megamall and four blocks from The Podium Mall

[@robocop581]

I chuckle at comments "I can easily afford this place but..." If you can easily afford it then why comment at all? These condos are priced mainly for the convenience of living in a prime CBD so if you don't value your time then it's obvious you can't afford it.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Exactly

[@carlhopkinson]

Are those beds BeautyRest ???

[@guambroker]

To TSE>> Bro i'm here in manila, would love to hang out and talk shop sometime.. slow down when going from room to rooms, zoom out if you can in landscape... my good friend and I are long-time real estate pros.. he likes being in BGC, i like being closer to Manila Bay and the airport, Bus terminals.. keep grinding.

[@anderspedersen6750]

If I was ready to move, either one of these units could be on my list, but especially that 3rd one. For someone that plans on getting the digital nomad visa when it comes out, these would be perfect to work out of for a year or two. I think a lot of people see mainly moving to the Philippines as a way to retire cheaper, not the case for all of us wanting to move there. Long run yes, but my plan is work from there for 2 years, use those years to travel on weekends I have off to explore other areas for retirement.

[@michaelmmcintyre]

I can easily afford that rent. However, it’s a hard no. $1.7k to $2.4k for a 2 bed in the PI? I’m sorry, I just can’t justify it, with more affordable and comparable options in Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

[@dwight6673]

Nobody who lives here wants to live in Manila! what u want to do is come here and find what u want for half to a third of the price anywhere else .Been in this country for a decade plus and have never met a foreigner who would ever want to live in Manila.Its a city to be seen in 3 days then move on to greener pastures ! For those of us here its simply a brief layover at a horrible airport!

[@PassportDialectic]

I receive $3,831.00 usd/mo and Id never spend 1/2 of it on rent. Not even 1/3. Not in the Philippines. I’m looking to spend $800 on rent and it needs to be walking distance from a beach.

[@tibimutasunta2132]

Condos are disposable 💯👎👎👎 Buy a house with the same price instead of condos. It’s yours forever and ur family. Condos only have 50yrs lifetime, after that u have to evacuate coz it’ll be demolished. 😂🤪🤣

[@1375chelsea]

Hold off on renting condos for at least 18 months. Metro Manila condos are currently in a bubble due to 60% oversupply of units. Also the listings are overpriced by 30-40%. The reason of the over inflated prices is because of those POGO operators who can afford those exorbitant rents. Now they are mostly gone and so many units have been vacant for months now. Better rent a house with a big yard. They cost less. Only lazy ass people rent condominiums nowadays.

[@robocop581]

So rent a house in a subdivision and spend three to four hours a day in traffic versus living in a condo in the middle of a CBD where everything is walking distance. Not only that, good luck getting an Ambulance in your subdivision and getting to the hospital in two hours. Great advice

[@guambroker]

@@1375chelsea this is SPOT ON. I'm here in malate looking at beautiful manila bay view condos for 35k-50k 2bed condos...they all look vacant for months. Buy chips and drinks for security guards at condos you look at, they know all the details of the building, owners, managers, vacancies.. it's their job.

[@RCFSULAW]

I live in South Florida 2 miles from a great beach. My unit is way bigger with a large dining room living room combination.y 2 bedrooms are bigger. My total expenses for rent, electric, all utilities, cable and Internet is $2100 a month. Why would any foreigner want to live in a Makati sardine can.

[@YouTubeU-o8z]

Premium easy a..

[@robocop581]

Who wants to live in Florida where you can't get insurance for your property

[@RCFSULAW]

@robocop581 Eliminate the middle and it is very easy to get at a reasonable price. But idiots do pay more in every state

[@dukewanders]

These are nice units, what are the lease terms? Are these prices all inclusive (all building fees & utilities, wifi, etc)? I assume these units have generators and 24/7 security. How about the elevators, are they zoned and 100% operational? I like these units and appreciate seeing these properties, though I do believe these are a bit overpriced. how negotiable are they?

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

They're pricing at air BNB rates, one night or 10 years. Negotiable upward based on your capacity to pay more.

[@kevinacker9843]

Try vlogger MUMDUTY, whoes resendensce is pacific plaza towers at $P250,000 per month. Let's see you top that. Keep the video coming.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Soon 🎉

[@bigradwolf5001]

Why would anyone want to top that? Makes no sense. This is childish.

[@Beer-Money]

Just imagine what you can get in the province for those prices

[@MoorDragon]

I don't see a problem paying 2k for those units. What the hell, my retirement income will be over $6000/month. It's only money. Why not spend it on a nice condo in an upscale part of Manila? Can't take it with me in the end.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Nobody gets it better than you!! Again, it’s all up to one’s lifestyle preferences

[@darrylmonceller1669]

Overpriced dump. No wonder condos remain empty in Manila and tanking. Real estate investors and developers are getting too greedy. Make the price lower to match regular Filipimo salaries. You're basically pricing these condos for foreign investors and income 😂

[@bccoregon]

An expat showed the cottage he rented on the oceanfront in Sri Lanka. Steep discount by paying 1 yr advance rent $600 for 1 year. So why Makati? Sri Lanka economy is in the tank right now, so cheap living. Plus, 70% of its citizens believe in karma, so they treat others exceptionally well. It's a happy country. I'm just sayin'.

[@bigradwolf5001]

Let's see them develop beachfront resorts first.

[@ronnorthrup]

I liked the Parc Chateau Condos the best (last viewed).

[@kalkitekyur]

Just a feedback. I wish you were extra careful considering that your client requested not to be on camera and keep it private. 1:44 just exposed your client. As well as cars plate numbers were also exposed.

[@datni99any1]

Honestly if you really want modern and luxury I would look at the Shangri-la residences BGC

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Premium prices that’s fasho

[@bigradwolf5001]

Haha nice dummy account you got.

[@smrmantravel]

I can't afford it. economy is not good now..😢

[@remote1426]

It's nice. About $800 - $1000 per month nice

[@jasongriffith6225]

I stay in BGC tower 2 above Landers. I like that its in BGC and when I am gone on business everything is walkable for my wife. I dont think its like that in this building you are showing BUT>>>>>>

[@manijj4j52]

For a wealthy investor businemen etc both foreigns&locals a 2K$$\month is nothing! Coz they had other sources of incomes to dispose ! That’s a part of the business esp in real estate!good luck to those who wants to rent or buy these luxurious spacious condos!

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Exactly. Most people complain about spending 2k in the ph but it’s all relative to your lifestyle wants and income

[@lucitahalvis9229]

Hello from Maine

[@johnstuart9965]

Mr Evan Lorezca I'm going to Cebu this July 01st 2025 for 30 days to check out condos, I especially like the last one in your video here, but i'm not retiring until the following year, but this July I want to look in person, I will have a nice pension thinking of leaving The USA and get that SSRV the following year,--- This July, is it possible to meet with you in person?

[@carlhopkinson]

The TV needs to be a lot larger.

[@venmadalogdog]

140,000 is so so cheap. 11,666.66 a month for a very high end condo

[@charlesanderson6986]

Thailand is much cheaper. And the visa in Thailand is much more attractive

[@gangstagummybear3432]

the language in thailand is ugly, i cant stand listening to it, i dont care if the prices were 7 times cheaper, i wouldnt go there

[@sands_in_taufer]

The price for that little box is ridiculous!

[@MultiPasswordman]

the cost of luxury condos in rockwell are 1/2 the price of a starter home here in the cheaper areas of california

[@bigradwolf5001]

It's mostly old generations who live there. Most of their kids settled in other parts of the country. If you ain't living beachfront in Cali, it ain't worth the cost.

[@Will67267]

This channel is for people with $3000 and up budget. BGC is his recommendation 90% .

[@dpost1268]

125 sqm??? it looks more 6 meter wide by 10 meter long, that 60 sqare meter.... never its 125!!!!

[@WilliamStock-o2d]

Tiny little units 🙀Manila is overprice . no value there

[@InfiniteGoodness]

Hi Rahim, please choose Ortigas. It has 6 huge malls close to each other, walkable, near Greenfields district, I love the zoning design of the Otigas Center, near Greenhills Mandaluyong, also walkable towards the beautiful Capitol Commons with lots of Western Restaurants, Boutiques, Furnitures, beautiful greeneries and Ortigas is also near the Eastwood City and the Bridgetown, and you can go to Araneta Center in Cubao or Ayala Trinoma and the super huge SM North EDSA via the MRT which has access inside the huge Shang-rila Mall and Hotel near the MRT beside the one of the biggest Mall in the world, the SM Megamall also beside the luxury Podium Mall in St. Francis Square. Everything is here in this CBD. Be practical. The Powerplant condo buildings have just a very small area, and, my God, overpriced!!! The greedy ownerrs of that condos near the powerplant mall does not realize Philippinea is a 3rd World Country and he overpriced the condos? My God! Ortigas actually is my Top1 CBD since 1990s.

[@Mrworldwide25]

😉🙌

[@dealerslicenseops]

$2k a month is just insulting. You are clearly marking this up by 1k/mo. Dirtbag

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Rockwell is the most prestigious district in Makati case closed. That’s just the rental market out here in Manila my friend, to say otherwise means little understanding of what today’s market looks like in Manila.

[@bodyloverz30]

@@TheSavvyExpat #1 BGC!

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

​@@TheSavvyExpatwhat's the occupancy rate? When it's 95%+ you can say it's an established market. Looking across these areas at night it's more like 30-50% tops.

[@Sacred.Serenity_]

Mind you all of those units are fully furnished. This means when you move, you don't have to buy furnitures and other things. Just bring your clothes and you can move in. So think about that when you're thinking about prices. You can get same size unit around the area for 1k for sure, but it's bare.

[@kadoku]

Prices will drop since 40k POGO were forced out the country. Philippine prices are ridiculous compared to neighboring SEA countries.

[@mmakasangguni2624]

That’s nothing compared to Filipinos losing call center jobs due to AI. Watch Mergim vlogs. He broke it down. BGC will be a ghost town.

[@damoneymaker]

I bet you can negotiate those rent from $1K a month.

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲 Nice places.

[@Goodzz]

Thanks for the video but not worth it. Please come back down to earth with those prices.

[@NicolasLampkin-qr4rx]

Not for you. So chill brokey

[@enzo_m_niac]

lmfao I wouldn't even pay that much for a unit that small here in Canada

[@TheSavvyExpat]

I’m gonna make a vid soon to set better expectations of what todays rental market looks like in Manila 🤝

[@tuan2u]

Real estate is as much about location as it is sq footage. For the same $1k in Canada, you get to sleep on the balcony of someone's condo in Manhattan, utility not included.

[@enzo_m_niac]

@tuan2u Exactly. It's all about location. What makes these people think they can charge NYC prices in the Philippines 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tuan2u]

@@enzo_m_niac that's not NYC prices. $2k in Manhattan is a utility closet, unfurnished, old and run down. A place, like in the video, will run you $10k in Manhattan.

[@enzo_m_niac]

@@tuan2u My point is you can't charge first world prices in a third world location. The Philippines still has a long way to go in terms of infrastructure development, stability, and overall quality of living.

[@epicriosonlinemoney3654]

These condos are not for Cheap Charlies!

[@bigradwolf5001]

I'm not cheap but am not dumb also. I bought me a nice condo 100 steps from the beach, this one on the vid, about same price but nowhere near 100 steps from a nice Pacific ocean. But suit yourself if you feel like paying OPP.

[@carlhopkinson]

You're cheating on the size with that wall mirror.