Where in The Philippines Should You Move To?

[@TheSavvyExpat]

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[@vondoromal7016]

What would you suggest to be the rent to income ratio of moving to the Philippines???

[@r_donor669]

😅 Grabe naman yung picture mo sa 500 dollars for a location ng titirhan dito sa pinas, madaming magaganda at maayos safe na lugar outside ncr na pasok ang 500 dollars mo 28k yun sa petot... Grabe ka nakaka offend ang picture ng pang 500 dollars ng tirahan sa vlog mo na ito... Gala gala ka sa calabarzon, outside bgc kuya para ma enlighten ka kung ano buhay meron sa 28k a month sa labas ng ncr😅. Hinde lahat ng tao dito sa pinas mahirap pag wala ka sa bgc, makati etc na pang mayaman, yung slum area na nakikita po nyo sa ncr mga propesyonal na squatters or squamy yan... Labas labas din sa bgc at makati sir savvy expat😅✌️

[@SirMountainpass]

@@vondoromal7016 In Europe we consider 20-25% ideal and 33% (1/3) as the max.

[@tomriddle6968]

Your videos have become more sophisticated over time. A lot of progress. Good job.

[@stecar9122003]

I didn't choose any of those three that you listed Evan but I'm only about an hour drive from Manila in Silang, Cavite. We only have about a 15 minute drive to Tagaytay and about a 15 minute drive to Laguna. I prefer to live away from the city but not deep into the province. Actually my brother in law on my wife's side picked out the place where we have a house and the first time that I went there was after the house was completed being built and fully paid for. Although I wouldn't recommend doing this it is perfect for me. I just prefer the freedom of having a single family home than living in a building with lots of people even if it's located with lots of amenities nearby in walking distance. City life isn't for everyone and provincial life isn't for everyone and thank God that we all aren't the same.

[@Midwest10]

When that volcano blows you’ll be just a memory in your poor province

[@Anakiwiify]

​@@Midwest10 When you live in the downtown of the capital...once you step out of the gate and suddenly got hit by a car in the crazy traffic... You'll be done for as well. You live on the beach somewhere in the small province and no volcano..but then taifun or tsunami hits...you'll be memory too. There is nothing sure in the world...the only thing that is certain is death. This way or that way, everyone will die. You can't secure every single thing in life. The more security measure for prevention you plan would mean the more chain you put on your self. You'll end up making your own life like in a prison. Anyway...everyone should better manage their life according to their own preference and parameter, with the main goal is to be happy and comfortable. If living in the luxury bustling city is your thing and your can afford it then go for it! If living freely in the nature is your passion and you can handle the other inconvenience, why not?! Volcano can kill people, yes, but it's also the one that provide the earth the beautiful nature, fertile soils, precious raw materials to provide the mankind. You just can't have everything in life, so everybody is bound to set a priority and make a choice. That's just how it is 😉.

[@desert-fax-only]

⁠You can’t live life in fear. Catastrophes and pandemics can happen anywhere in the world.

[@garrydye2394]

@@Midwest10 Don't move to Florida then...we have hurricanes here. Don't move to California....we have earth quakes here. Don't move to the Midwest...we have Tornados here. My wife is from Cavite.

[@119jle]

@@desert-fax-onlyit’s spewing. Duh

[@jamesalias595]

The problem with BCG and the NCR region is too many people, day or night, just too many people. If you love NYC then I guess you will love BCG, but I have never visited NYC nor do I want to, so I didn't enjoy BCG. I will stick to Davao it feels less crowded even if traffic can be a pain at times, it feels safer and a more honest city.

[@weirdnomad8868]

Wow, you've really changed. You went from 'just another vlogger' to a sophisticated salesman

[@jessicahayes9788]

A lot of people move to places in SE Asia to get away from places like BGC, Makati, Rockwell, etc. A lot of us want something significantly less expensive. What I mean by significant is approx 70% + total monthly expenses than what we're paying for in the West. A lot of us don't want the "city life" being in a crowd, constant noise. We're moving to get away from the crowd, noise & high living expenses. Thank you for your channel.

[@garrydye2394]

Plus...BGC feels like living in a shopping mall.

[@spincube5734]

Been watching you since you began Evan.You have come a long way. Congrats on your current & future success.👍👍

[@caucasianafrican1435]

Good Man. Great Video

[@BamaMark]

Been to Davao City. Loved it. Was with a local.

[@Synfulz]

I truly enjoy Nuvali. The area is clean, green and very open space. I still have all that I need just 5-10 minutes from the house with quick freeway access.

[@aggierowe9574]

Thank you so much for your insightful video! We are early retirees planning to move there. BGC totally looks like my NYC hometown, and I also lived in Los Angeles, CA. Husband needs super fast internet for part-time work so a condo is definitely on our list. We also hope to rent a home near beaches so that we can learn the different areas of the country and not tied down to one place. My parents came from PH but I was born in the US. It’s been decades since I last visited and as you know BGC didn’t exist.The more I watch these videos the more i’, excited to go!.

[@anthonyseo]

It's so hard to choose. There are so many amazing places to choose from!

[@frankkluz9787]

I'm old & retired. -- Crowds & chaos are not for me. I'm alone enjoy good food and some comfort while being a bit frugal. Social interactions with locals and expats would be fun. -- My expectations are not extravagant and I likely will enjoy retirement in the Tagaytay area outside the high rent districts ! -- Comfortable weather and perhaps buy a 3 wheel tuk tuk Bajaj RE for my personal use ? -- Appears to me a nice enough life can be had there on about $1500/mo. ???

[@marlondelavega2185]

I think we share the same thoughts and predicament.

[@daviddarden1915]

I need to live in CEBU City, Makati or BGC. Thanks you for this information. GOD SPEED in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@mikemiller6465]

Hi Evan, My name Mike, i just met your Dad at Antipodean restaurant in Makati. We are both from the same neigborhood back in Chicago. We had a very nice talk and your Dad ended up buying my Breakfast. Thanks again Phil. Im going to leave you my info. per your Dads request. We have to meet up in BGC and all of us get together.

[@apoloestrada2908]

Thanks for the video, Tunasan Muntinlupa City by south of Manila and it's way more cheaper compare living in BGC, Eastwood City & Rockwell. I budget at $1,500 monthly and very happy enough to not paying mortgage or rent. Thanks for being a dual citizen.

[@thomasrudy6132]

happy holy week Evan, God bless

[@dorami415]

I love BGC, but most BGC related videos never talk about the cost of living if you’re a foreigner with 100% foreign kids, pets etc. Once tuition, certain sports, having to travel home etc are factored in, the cost of living skyrockets to 2-3x what’s typically described as “most expensive.” Wondering if you could do a video on that? ☺️.

[@hurleywilson7246]

Haha. I love that caption. I'll take the one on the right. :)

[@janew99]

Good information. Thank you.

[@hurleywilson7246]

You also get the prices of the west in BGC per square foot.

[@cherokeejack4288]

Great VIdeo.. can you review the livability of the provincial cities within Luzon?

[@WilliamH599]

Hi Evan, good video. What do you think of Iloilo?

[@EsthersMedia]

Good video again ❤

[@nomadinthemaking]

As a single person IMO you need atleast 100,000 pesos in BGC. thats paying 30,000 a month for a small apartment. 75,000 pesos a month a single person can live comfortably renting somewhere for 20,000 pesos a month in a non-premium area and running a scooter. This is based on not being a big drinker and a non-smoker.

[@apoloestrada2908]

Good idea, for married couple, they should living in BGC with a budget of between $3K-$4K

[@wilclemente1800]

Just subscribed to your channel - love the comprehensive info. I hope to get some advice before the big trip. I am on a strict carnivore diet. I love seafood, but premium steaks (e.g., ribeyes, T-bones, prime ribs, etc.) are essential to my diet. I only have one meal a day, but with a daily average consumption of 1-2 kg of steaks. I live in Australia, which is among the top 5 beef producers in the world, but I still spend about $15 per day on steaks from the butcher. I could eat up to 5 kg of steaks on busy days, so buffets or all-you-can-eat restaurants become cheaper based on volume. Korean BBQ and Brazilian churrasco restaurants are my frequent destinations. Which regional place in the Philippines would you suggest that may have good sources of meat to cook on my own and/or have more meat-centric restaurants?

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍🇺🇲 I finally made my way back there in April of last year. Hoping to return this fall. I did get to experience the bus system 😒 Like 3+ hrs from Manila to Tagtaya and back. Then 11+ hrs to Mercedes and back. It certainly was an adventure.😁 Hope to your Cebu next time and learn more. Cheers from Fluffy in the PNW Seattle WA area.

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

BGC is to big for me and to expensive. With the western amenities comes the western cost. I’ll be relocating in the Philippines in Jan 25 and will start in Dumaguete. I’ll rent for 6 months then explore the place to call home. I’ve had boots on the ground in Manila, Cebu, Dumaguete/Valencia and Bohol.

[@jetd9716]

Dumaguete is a very nice starting point for most foreigners since it has it all beaches, restaurants, malls and less high rises! Plus the mangoes are to die for over there! We are from Bohol and Cebu no offense but I would not leave either islands both have all covered, nature, metro, malls, beaches, camping adventures and the highlands but without live volcanoes!

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

@@jetd9716 Jet D. I was just in Cebu 4 months ago. Drove to Moalboal then took the ferry to Bohol and enjoyed the chocolate hills, the man made forest and the Tarsier’s. Then we spent 4 days on Alona Beach. I think Bohol was very nice but I’m afraid it would be too laid back.

[@GilbertBeltran-t2i]

Just consider also calabarzon provinces. Southwoods in Binan laguna and ayala alabang

[@davidsiemer7578]

My Filipina wife and I are considering Tagaytay, Silang, Nuvali area because of family

[@Synfulz]

Nuvali is certainly nice choice.

[@jetd9716]

Nice place to live, but be aware of the active volcano. Can be dangerous and inconvenient, best you have another place to run to far away South or North in case it blows up again! This thing is big!!

[@philrose7716]

When are you going to make a E-book on moving to BGC?

[@cjcrystal1726]

Alot of condo's 25 -35%% lower than in BGC but just less than 5km away

[@EMcC-pr6zx]

Negros island, a new region quite attractive

[@jetd9716]

Been hearing lots of NPA action out there, how safe is it to drive in the MTN or hills up there? I wouldn't risk it!

[@RicherThanIeverbeen]

Indeed these are very important questions. I prefer the island life over the big city anyday. Just need decent wifi

[@JunRoss-pp3mv]

BGC doesn't have zero crime rate. It has a 54.53% crime rate.

[@jdbee713]

Would be nice to have a guide or service for people who just want to visit for a week or so for a fee.

[@peterfischer7084]

Why would I need a Philippine bank account? Can't I rely on my European one, Wise and credit cards?

[@bongcordova2024]

bgc is not a city. it is just the name of the development. it is part of taguig. see those shanties in the east? that is taguig. so your conclusion that the crime rate is non-existent in bgc is off.

[@jetd9716]

It's really just a district or a section of greater Manila just like Chinatown is in San Francisco.

[@YouWontBelieve_]

Bacolod is underrated!

[@sfrealestatedealmaker6001]

High levels of poverty.

[@YouWontBelieve_]

@@sfrealestatedealmaker6001 well that’s the majority of the 🇵🇭 , you get to see some wild stuff like the newest condo High rise literally next to a bunch of squatters. That’s what happens when a country doesn’t have a healthy middle class but expats retiring as well as overseas Filipinos returning and investing in the “old” country can help change that.

[@jetd9716]

How is it underrated? What are folks missing about it that they are not seeing?

[@YouWontBelieve_]

@@jetd9716 1.) low cost of living for a highly urbanized city ( by Philippines standards) 2.) Negros Occidental is one of the top 10 richest provinces in the country 3.) Bacolod City aiming to be a “super city” by 2025, plenty of construction going on. 4.) Bacolod City crime rate on 8 focused crimes (murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft, carnapping, and motorcycle theft) dropped by 40% in 2023. 5.) Call center jobs, Bisayan & Illonggo speakers are sought after as call center reps because of their arguably better English accent than their Tagalog counterparts that’s used to speaking in Taglish. Call centers bring good income to locals and the city. 6.) Bacolod City 2024 budget increased(from its National Tax Allocation share) by 350 million php allocated for the city’s social services.

[@TetrarchJefffreak69]

Why does no one ever talk about Surigao City Evan? It's not that bad

[@wanderingdoc5075]

I havent seen rent prices any different in Cebu vs BGC if we are comparing higher end condos in both. Roughly 1-1.2Kphp/sq.m. is what I am seeing in both. Would love your thoughts

[@jetd9716]

If I were you I would do a long term lease on a unit in Cebu (RB&B). You can negotiate a lower price with most owners who are dying for occupants. We did one near IT Park for a week and saved 33 percent vs. going to a hotel .Plus Cebu has it all beaches to the other reaches!! Metro, island vibe living, highlands, waterfalls, diving with sharks (Moalboal), killer lechons (Carcar) and multiples resorts in Mactan!

[@wanderingdoc5075]

@@jetd9716 I've been living in Mandani Bay Suites the last 3 months. I like the building but it expensive for what it is - 35-40k for a 1 bedroom. The gym is quite small, crowded, and contains 80% cardio equipment, the lobby and guards are not good about excepting Amazon and other packages properly. What building with you suggest, the one that you decided on or otherwise? Thanks!

[@stefanhorlacher1583]

Mindanao is the best....

[@archiecruz6336]

how much does this he charge? anyone?

[@namedisplay9559]

Do you recommend Angeles City or Clark for expats too? What do you think?

[@allenfogleson]

Angelas is sort of an expat haven, mostly because of the old us bases. Lot of expats there.

[@cjgparas3]

There will be a new global city planned they. Probably in the next 10 years.

[@garyenriquez379]

In BGC right now and wants to meet you.Thanks

[@athensvelasquez]

BGC soon! ❤

[@jamalgreen3056]

Most foreigners to me are all piling up and flocking to one area.You can still find some great affordable places in the Philippines 🇵🇭 most people overlook the Mindanao region why I don’t know but they have wonderful places.It may not be that modern but the places aren’t that bad and the houses and apartments in the Mindanao region are bigger than what u will get in Luzon,negros oriental.The other thing I like about Mindanao region is that it’s more rural it’s not flooded with big corporate businesses and food chains they have more of there own restaurants and stores.Which also is another reason why the Mindanao region is much cheaper Than Luzon and negros original. Mindanao region is much cleaner too and has better traffic and isn’t that dense either.When I look on KZbin and all I see is us foreigners going to Cebu,bgc and a few other places in the Philippines people really need to stop overlooking mindanao even though Mindanao doesn’t have that spark and isn’t going to cater to tourists but still it is very rural and cultural area people should challenge themselves more culturally instead of flocking to areas where everything is convenient and then facing stores and restaurants that your used to.Because it will keep you comfortable and we all need to get out of our comfort zones.So the city for me is a complete no,most definitely in the Philippines too dense too much bad traffic and all of those people hell no 😅I wouldn’t think twice Mindanao it is.

[@joehogan8234]

I think the main reason people avoid Mindanao is because it is a Muslim area.

[@jamalgreen3056]

@@joehogan8234 most of kidnappings they don’t do in the Mindanao region anymore it is open for anyone to go their even in the areas they highlight that are dangerous it’s not dangerous.The honest truth is Mindanao doesn’t do what the rest of the Philippines is doing they are still developing but in there own way.

[@MyndMythos]

On the flip side, that allows you to avoid a large presence of foreigners if you don’t want that

[@TheBushDownTheStreet]

Choosing Ormoc.

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

Hehe i did NOT like Dumagetee. 4 months there. Was wayyyyyyy over hyped. Maybe,mayyyybe if i was in my 70s but its to small and the weekly brown outs and lack of things to do.

[@BB-dp4kh]

The best place to live in the philippines is in another foreign country😢

[@cjgparas3]

BGC living is the highest cost for ex pats. From that point, the more you move away, the cheaper it gets.

[@MyndMythos]

Davao is where it’s at

[@hanglee5586]

How about the power plant area ? I like it there.

[@g-manthenurseman7532]

When you say $2k, 3k, etc /mo, Is that for a single guy or a married couple? Would it be similar in your opinion?

[@jamesballard6564]

Single

[@initforthetech790]

Is IT Park in Cebu close to BGC in amenities etc.?

[@jokjoan]

As a local, why would you move to the 🇵🇭? 😅😅😅😅😅

[@waren3015]

I rather retire or live a great life in MAURITIUS! Hundred times better than that crowd, over saturated, overrated, scammers paradise and worse bureaucratic system of the Philippines, not to mention the so called kamotes on the roads and dirty streets of manila! MAURITIUS has so much to offer!!!! By the way, BGC is not really appealing if you came from great and nice city like san francisco, new york, sydney, london, paris, berlin, warsaw, dubai, hong kong, singapore, st Petersburg, Kaliningrad, etc. BGC is just a very tiny less than 3km square of crowded and very tight space.

[@yolandelyle]

Totally 👍 agree. My Filippino husband and I( foreign) woman lived in Europe,and we know and experienced living in Philippines as well as other places.

[@Feroxx65]

We don't also need a scammer like you here in our country.

[@jetd9716]

But that's a very small island compare to the Philippines and it's located in Typhoon alley too, and infrastructure not so advance with most hindu population. Unless you like this type of vibe and locality go for it. At least the Philippines you have 7,0000 islands to choose from. LOL

[@waren3015]

@@jetd9716 yeah your right. But life is more depressing in the Philippines! Everywhere you go always you will see slums, dirt and poverty! And also yearly visited by storms and floods, lack of infastructure too. Roads are very bad, pavements or sidewalks are narrow worse some has poles or posts on it that you have to turn side ways or walk on the side of the road. This is why BGC and Makati is the crown jewel of the Philippines which is a very tiny bubble spot surrounded by slummy environment! Healthcare is only good if you have money!... That 7,000 island you talking about only 10% inhabitated, some of the islands are even snake infested! And of course the climate or weather is not pleasing! This is the reason we left the Philippines! These are some of the reasons lots of Filipinos left the Philippines! The only good things in the Philippines is the BEACH and that's it! If you are an expat and you want to be a celebrity, popular, being patronize like those loser vloggers who just wants it increase subs, or you are just a person never experience fancy life in the west and you want to show off or brag then the Philippines is ideal for you! Sorry but this is the reality in the Philippines! Yeah I know it does exist in other countries too but as a local, the Philippines is WORSE than others!.... Why MAURITIUS! weather is really great! The beach is much better and not so crowded than that in the Phils! It's a Hindu country but other religions do exist! Their passport is far more powerful than that of the Philippines! Ideal if you are into crypto, or a digital nomad or business guy. In other words OFF the RADAR country! And it's much closer to Africa, Europe and Middle East if you love to be all around for a diverse view and taste!

[@jetd9716]

Cebu would be the ideal place to retire and live in. It has it all in spades, (metro, beaches to the upper reaches, night life, mountain adventures, waterfalls, diving with sharks, sardines and turtles, best Lechon and endless resorts to unwind!! Forget about compromising anything, Cebu has everything!! No compromise needed. Plus you have Bohol to jump to only an hour away by boat that opens another can of sardines sort of speak of adventures, beaches and outdoor life living. Nothing comes close!!

[@ruizphd]

been here 25 years/ move anywhere in the visayas

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

There are far better places to live. Tagaytay with its cool weather and attractive views of Taal Lake or Nuvali Santa Rosa. BGC is just boring overpriced condos near SM Auora.

[@EpicExpeditionEscapes-tq1uu]

I noticed of your 3 choices, your focus were more on BGC the most. Your compared a section of Manila to an whole Island of Cebu and Davao. Why would someone move to a place of inconvenience if BGC has it all according to you? Good BGC Marketing.

[@jetd9716]

His basically a BGC guy! So I wouldn't fault him, but he shouldn't bring in the idea of other places if he is bias though I agree. It really boils to three things, cost of living, type of living and access to all amenities you need.

[@ByronSecurity]

Eh what happened to your rental scam vid, was looking forward to watching it.

[@TheSavvyExpat]

Hey Byron, had to take it down because it doesn't qualify for KZbin shorts as it's over a minute long. Feel free to check it out on my instagram @savvyexpat

[@IamMagsB]

I'd rather ask the locals for help and assistance not from someone who's not even born there and only knows to live in luxury. I'm starting to think you're getting paid handsomely to promote BGC.

[@proudfinn]

The Philippines is only nice to explore if you are just visiting or on holiday but not a good place to retire. And it's not as cheap as you think. It is also expensive since expenses mutates there, you will only realize it later when you stay longer. Staying in the province is not good too. City or rural both has very slow in terms of things being done. And food is not good either! Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Chinese and Indonesian are better. Filipino food is hybrid or copied from other countries.

[@johnmichaelcanares2633]

I bet your soul you only tasted 10% of the Filipino cuisine. By "Filipino food" that means predominantly Luzon dishes. I can name one dish that's popular in Mindanao and you would never associate it as a Filipino food. That food is Pater. I like it with Palapa too, I bet you haven't heard of that either. I can name over a hundred Filipino dishes you have never heard of. More than 7,000 islands, isolated from one another most of the time throughout history with very regionalistic mentality creates a very diverse cuisine.

[@electromata]

3000 dollar rental, shut up, this videos are for who 😢

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

I like the 500 $ very beautiful.

[@tlc4417]

Davao City? Hello. Not in Davao. Beware.

[@sfnny5135]

I am worried about THE BIG ONE and some parts of the Philippines are on the FAULTLINE. DO SOME RESEARCH!!!!

[@georgeclarke2258]

I thought that you meant a heart attack and not being near a hospital

[@sfnny5135]

@@georgeclarke2258 EARTHQUAKE !!!

[@allenfogleson]

Lol. No that's a different big one. The big one running through manila is worth considering. Or just do visayas I suppose... ohh wait my gf is in bataan so I'll do there

[@georgeclarke2258]

@@allenfogleson I wouldn’t live in Manila, I’d be in Mindanao, so I worry about medical emergencies

[@allenfogleson]

@@georgeclarke2258 I'm far too afam for most of mindanao. My ex is from cebu so I could do parts of it (CDO)

[@georgemolato1532]

I love how you have the slums as a place to live for 500 buck a month. Hahahhhahahahah so true

[@jg7088]

Tondo $200/ month?

[@mikemiller6465]

Hi Evan, this is Mike Miller again. The guy that just met your Dad . I dont know how i can give you my info. and remain anonymous. How can i leave you my Email address or can i get your Email address?.

[@snoopy13946]

I wish you’d stop saying “the west” when what you really mean is “the USA”. Many western countries don’t have the problems of the USA that you often speak about. Please don’t speak of the west as some homogeneous, undifferentiated whole.

[@Aquinas181]

As an American who just came from my most recent stay in England for a few weeks as well as having been to Canada several times there is definitely more commonalities amongst those countries (outside of the US' gun culture) than they share with southeast Asia, the global south or elsewhere. Hell if you're going to tout your don't generalize stance then why did you just generalize a country that is as diverse as the people in Spanish speaking parts of Miami or NYC with ranchers in Montana? Do you think California is the same as Wyoming too?

[@snoopy13946]

@@Aquinas181 Having lived for many years in the UK and other western nations I couldn’t disagree more. The cultural differences are huge, as is the way of thinking. The gentleman doing the video is generalising.

[@Midwest10]

You just weren’t lucky enough of being a US citizen. Stay jealous. Your country is a fail.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

As far as all of the toxic parts of modernity and dating, all Western countries share the same drawbacks

[@arleneauriemma2808]

Really?Hows Canada?lol

[@norfabros5690]

DONT DEGRADE OUR COUNTRY ITS NOT THAT HIGH TO LIVE HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES ,500,1000,3000 DOLLAR ,your making foreighner misinformation im a pilipino i knew well than you

[@leetirona7769]

I like BGC. My only choice and there’s where I plan to move to

[@jamesdobbs6942]

Poor choices indicate someone who's not travelled widely in PH, did he say Davoa City?

[@johnmichaelcanares2633]

What's wrong with Davao City?

[@jamesdobbs6942]

@@johnmichaelcanares2633 Noisy, crowded, very very boring, no place for adventure. All they have are malls....with no activities in them. nearest decent beach are islands hours away.

[@kzm-cb5mr]

@@johnmichaelcanares2633 its people