We Were Shocked At How Much We Are Spending To Live Philippines

[@brchannel2358]

In the videos I have noticed that You sure are good with Laura. She has a great Mom, Not aware how long she been without a father, It's nice to see a good responsible male figure in her life too. Enjoy sir!!!

[@tedlasalvia9668]

Michael, I've been watching you since your first came to the Philippines. I'm very happy to see that you've found your dream area and have a new family. Most of our lives are spent not being in control of our destiny and we just need to live the life we have. So it's very refreshing to see you happy and focused on your future! Keep going strong Michael, I'm rooting for you!

[@PhilippinesFarmLife]

Our pensions last the entire month here in the Philippines including being able to save $$ every month. We live in the countryside of Batangas where our housing costs and food costs are very modest. It is cooler in the country and we have privacy and peaceful quiet surroundings. No aircondtioning is needed, we have Trees and Grass which reduce temperatures unlike the city where it is mostly wall to wall cement. Most of our food is grown by us so that is a huge savings. City services such Medical, Shopping, and entertainment is within 20 minutes or less and access to transportation is easy. Trikes, Jeepneys, and airconditioned buses are nearby and are very low cost. All we have to do is make a simple phone call and our favorite trike drivers will pick us up in a few minutes with Fares of 50¢ or less is very common. It does not make sense to OWN a car when public transportation is readily available. Compare our costs to CITY LIFE anywhere in the world and it's a bargain here. If we had stayed on our FARM in Pennsylvania our pensions would be gone the first few days of the month. We would also still need jobs just to cover housing!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@PhilippinesFarmLife Battangas countryside is truly beautiful

[@FrankSouza-ss7cz]

Hi.. I'm looking for exactly what you have in Batangas. I was living in Batangas near the SM mall but didn't like it as it was too busy for my liking. Where abouts are you if you don't mind sharing. I would like to grow my own veggies in a quiet countryside i.e a simple lifestyle

[@surreycase]

I have a place in Dauin, just outside of Dumaguete. I was concerned about how to get groceries as there is no supermarket nearby. I learned Hypermart delivers for 200p. I order in the morning and it arrives only a few hours later. No need for a car which is great

[@DavidAnderson-ev1be]

Iam glad you found what you want in life , in joy and great budget

[@DrivingPhilippines]

Former Vancouverite here. The weather is incredible, able to actually save money on pension and investment income. We struggled financially in YVR, despite a very high income. Here in PH, we have a very good lifestyle, the people are warm and friendly. It's worth the move to the Philippines!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@DrivingPhilippines that is what I try to explain to people thinking of moving to Canada , yes high wages but the costs are extraordinarily

[@fenderbend3r]

I am so happy for you. Great to see The dog is still there. Hope you keep the dog no matter what. Let your girlfriend read people's comments about her getting rid of the dog. Yes, it is never good to have the expat have a business in the Philippines.

[@Ryan-wi3ry]

You are a genuine dude. Keep it up!! Let everyone know what’s going on how you feel. Just like this. The other shit there is confession for like the rest of us. No matter what religion or culture.

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

I'm coming over to the Phils Dec 6-21st for my very first scouting visit. Going to be checking out Bohol, Duma, and Coron. Unfortunately, no time to make it to Roxas this trip, but I will be back! I'll be retiring in 2 years, with a budget of $2500 a month without ever having to dip into my retirement savings, so I feel pretty excited about the quality of life I'll be able to have over there. Enjoy your vids!

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Dide, I'm hearing Duma is totally played out. Locals getting tired of Westerners.

[@markhetherington6964]

Thanks for letting us know how you live and look after yourself Michael. It's good to hear from someone who has been living in the Philippines for awhile now and living his dream and so happy always. Good luck always man.

[@SteadyCreations]

Living your Best Life my man. 🙏💞💪

[@bwilliam6827]

Good cost update

[@bsant29]

Thanks Michael! It’s really eye opening. I’m a Filipino renting a 1 bdrm condo in Richmond Hill for $2300 CAD. Everyone talks about free healthcare but with a 45% tax rate it should be free

[@surreycase]

I’m trying to get some preventative tests etc right now and find I have to beg or demand what I want from the doctor, in fact been declined for some tests based on symptoms and family history. I’m in Vancouver. I find our medical is ok for emergencies but trying to be proactive I’ve gone to St Lukes in BGC and paid for the test I want in order to identify issues before they become bigger.

[@DalLuna-3M11N]

Thank you for sharing. I am here now, see you soon!

[@andrehenriques2]

A great video, thanks Michael from a fellow Canadian, looking to come to the Philippines for my third visit, and do the snowbird routine, 6 months in each country. Love your content. I will be contacting Michael Onstad

[@wintersojourn9356]

Michael, I only viewed once & have been reading comments & replying a lot😊. Nothing unusual. But I read though some viewers found your budget detailed, my 1st impression is that it was not as detailed as you usually post. I’m glad you posted a budget vlog again, always enjoy the topic, but that was my initial impression. It is a fine general overview, but I prefer your very detailed budget breakdowns. This is from memory so maybe I’m remembering wrongly. Going back to Ilo2 City & Boracay./ The celadon green is very nice on you, & the hair style, bit longer?, it is nice, lookin’ good, Sir.

[@gabres19871]

its amazing in davao-samal u lliterally cant find a freaking spot just to sit down for drinking a coffee or picnic for "free" anywhwere u just wanna sit they will charge u crazy amounts...and im not even talking about to swim just for enjoy a picnic..its shocking here u can just sit or swim and no resorts around... who wanna pay every day 100-150 peso per person just to sit down on the free beach? :D

[@tonymccreath4540]

Live in Costa Rica, Netflix over $16.00 usd a month. Rent one bedroom 3 star $450.00 USD. Food budget $ 450 to $600 usd no beer, not including going out at all. Not a good diet, hahaha. Eating out cheaply but good food $16 to $ 22 per meal without any booze. Electric averages $145 usd. Only aircon 10x10 room at 29c (87F plus).Your costs are much cheaper than here.😊😊😊

[@mochapoundcake]

My combined gas and electric bills have never been more than $100 ever since I bought my first home in the US in 1987.

[@billbradley2480]

I’ve noticed Women and children are not good at conserving electricity. When I had a wife and grandkids were here often the electric bill was $200/mo. I’m alone now and it’s $17 -$30/mo. This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home.

[@petesrules1508]

As soon as you add more people to your family, your expenses go up 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x. Nice if its only your wife and one kid. The the kids grow up and your expenses accelerate.

[@TandCinthePH]

Thanks for the info, I want more information on the new community they are building.

[@inmyopinion651]

Great video Michael. You have settled down and I know the times I lived over there I was younger and partied for few years expenses more but for basics I think you spot on plus you have a magnificent view. I also believe the bar and restaurant is going to be a hit. I have visited Boracay but not your part of the island. This video opened my eyes and you may have a steady customer coming lol

[@ianjohnson4450]

Hi Mike. We met you last August when we visited from the Cayman Islands. Was very interested to see your Philippines budget. Thought a comparison might be interesting so I calculated our monthly grocery budget… it came to a staggering PHP112,000 at current exchange rates per month for two of us… needless to say we are still looking into moving to the Philippines…

[@themacker894]

Little surprised to still see Red running around. Hope you've changed your mind and decided to invest in some training.

[@jaycockerille3227]

Instant family tends to do that..

[@RJT80]

The Philippines is a lateral move for a lot of guys especially when you own your own home free and clear, but if you pick your spot you can do it right. I'm retired at 44 and my house on Lake Michigan near Milwaukee is paid off. If I moved to the Philippines I might find myself spending more for a similar quality of life. My property tax and insurance is $5k/year for a 2000 sqft home on the lake. Utilities are around $100/month. Phone (Google Fi) is $30. Food is around $150/month. Since I'm retired I don't drive that much and mostly ride motorcycles. I have no TV or other subscriptions. I mostly watch KZbin vlogs, documentaries, and read. So my monthly is around $800! The US is still very affordable if you pick your location. Weather in the summer because of the lake is basically Southern California. Rarely use AC. Winters are rough but it makes you appreciate spring/summer more. I need the change of seasons. I think I could only live in Baguio. I would still need cool nights in the 60's and even 50's fahrenheit. It's weird to me when everything feels the same 12 months out of the year. I lived in Florida and it drove me crazy.

[@markbd9775]

Dealing with the weather in the Midwest? Yep you're crazy. ;) I can't even imagine what a person could eat for 150 bucks a month either.

[@RJT80]

@markbd9775 It's the Great Lakes so it's not quite the Midwest tornado alley where it gets plenty hot in the summer. Again, I chose this specific location for a reason. It's very affordable and more than half the year it's like Southern California but is one of the least taxed states, as opposed to one of the most. I'm single again and I cook at home. I might have a handful of berries, some almonds, and an egg or two but then I fast until dinner. I drink mostly water and I don't go out and party anymore. I aim to keep my meals under $5. Most times it's well under that. I plan on spending my money on more important things like motorcycles, traveling, and maybe spoiling some island girl if I ever make it back out to that part of the world again. :)

[@rusty-n4o]

ANOTHER GOOD SHOW

[@skip2it426-]

Good information thanks for sharing 👌🏾👏🏾👍🏾!

[@bryanlonger8646]

We are not spending ...just you..but your happy and it makes content..good job

[@GaryLocke-z1p]

Michael, thanks for this video. Very helpful in trying to gauge a rough cost of living. Very hopeful to relocate from the states…and Roxas City looks very enticing. Congrats on accomplishing your dreams (including your ladies) and best of luck with the Beaver. Looks like a great bar to just hang. Mabuhay ug maayong pag-ampo.

[@lukelucas68]

What a cool vlogging spot! And you are living the life I want to live! Wow, Mike! Good for you! Hopefully I'll be coming out there soon! Take care!

[@HappyinJapan358]

In Japan, wife and I together around 2,500 US, way cheaper than people think of Japan.

[@enriquesanchez319]

Hi!! We just move to the Philippines and I believe I will pay less than leaving in the US cause utilities a month depends of the weather I was paying between 300- 350 a month.

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

In the Philippines you only pay for what you use, there's no service charge for the privilege of having a connection.

[@iansantillan5078]

Thats very true Mike i live in Toronto one bedroom apt. here is 1,600 plus untilities its crazy expensive here Canada now.

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@iansantillan5078 and the crazy part is your apt is considered super cheap!

[@Benny-mp5bs]

You have me ready to pack my bags! I am also from southern Ontario and with winter starting I am ready to come and see you ! Let me know or if you want me to bring anything for you from home. lol. 40 mins from Mississauga!

[@wintersojourn9356]

I presume peeps living abroad must always welcome something from home…if just snacks 🧀or their fave shampoo or eyeglass cloths. Michael previously mentioned appreciating over the counter meds like ibuprofen & NyQuil. But a subscriber did bring him some of his requests so maybe he is all set on that stuff. Shoot Michael an email & I bet he will take you up on the offer if it is serious😊😀

[@Scubadubado]

See you next year Bro

[@TomScott__]

And that was for a family of 3 with a small child. Wow

[@petesrules1508]

Definitely absolutely cheap, but has left out a lot of other expenses, plus as the kids grow up and the number of, your expenses expand exponentially.

[@Infointerest]

I live in Ventura, Ca my bills are $1,400 a month including rent with roommates. leaving me with $800 to spend on luxuries while saving 30 percent of my income. Planning on spending 6 months in the Philippines and 6 months in the US with my native born Filipina fiance. The future looks bright!

[@smartbiz888]

Health care? Could be major expense for older dudes like me... Savings for a rainy day/emergency also a factor on cost... Other than these things, it seems reasonable costs for the PH life you have... Good life, good wife, good location, good times! Comparative costs in Dubai for a lifestyle close to yours? Over $10k USD minimally... It could be more depending on your hobbies and vices... 😅 👍😎👍

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@smartbiz888 yes like I said for those who are too expensive to insure just keep $30k USD in an account for worst case medical

[@David-ng4ut]

Electric in Tigbauan, about 40 min outside of Iloilo, is crazy high and price if the KWH changes it's been as low as p9 and as high as p16 that makes a big difference. My last was 473KWH at 13.54 per KWH p6500. I just got a year insurance on my scooter around p5000, rent p17,000. I just filled up my gas tank for the scooter p500 it will last a month or more. If you like beer, San Miguel lite 10 bottles was just under p600. Food can be expensive I don't like fish but eat a lot of chicken and pork. A whole chicken is about p300 you can buy one cooked for p320. And vegetables you have to get what is in season along with the fruits. But when I stay in Iloilo, I like food, and the food bill go's through the roof. Lol. Favorite thing in Iloilo is Food Panda.

[@gabres19871]

make it 1k :) insurance,immigration costs,entertainment,travellling out sometimes with bike+hotel costs,sickness or hospital bills,wifi never included in any rental thats shocking also,flights if u have 6months time per visit then deduct the cost /6 and u still didnt buy fancy things or a new shoes or see the dentist :) so 1k is more near the reality

[@danhelton6496]

Micheal, great video. Love what you are doing. I am definitely going to look for a place in Roxas next year or two. I have condo at Residence@sheraton on mactan but love what i see there. Real beach living. Thanks for all the great content.

[@IvanMusicMan]

I love your nice life 😍 Hello from cold Norway 🤗

[@rodneyfaulkner7453]

Hello Michael, Thanks for your Insite into living the Expat life in the Philippines. Hopefully this will also be my lifestyle soon also, The Philippine chill lifestyle has been on my radar for some time now, sadly 10 Years due to life situations "Shit happens" but I am ish back on course again. As an Aussie I am on the verge of accessing my Superannuation (retirement fund) plus with the increase in the cost of housing I have the options of selling or renting out my home and have a comfortable lifestyle. My amazing mature Pinay GF has interests in 2 restaurants with her close friends, but sadly for me not living the beach lifestyle, but maybe when I pull the plug on living in Aust we may decide to move/invest into a beach location

[@MichaelRisman]

if you are Canadin then add $0.40 for US exchange rate . Caan $ do not go as fax when you exchange to PHP

[@jozah2148]

Great budget Mike.👌🏾 Hi Lorra.🫶🏻🇬🇧

[@surreal6643]

I'll be there in July.

[@sgtusa90]

MOST ..... " SMALL SIZE A/C UNITS " , USE A HUGE AMOUNT ELECT. Due to the SMALLER MOTOR Having to WORK/ RUN EXTREMELY HARD = CONSUMING TONS Of ELECT :(( GREAT VIDEO And NICE to SEE YOU, BREAKING DOWN the COST ( In DETAIL ) !!! LOOKING For to TRYING OUT The BEAVER ( A LOT !!! ) ONCE, I MOVE OVER to PH ;o))

[@tonythunders-ku1gv]

Know your limit when it comes to the Bar ...

[@Ryan-wi3ry]

No way run your air con at fan at night and charge batteries every day with solar for you aircon and backup for typhoons. You ain’t running your computer but you got enough for 3 days used wisely.

[@SteveKunze]

Good video.

[@DaveD4v3]

waiting for you vid , on how i ( WENT BANKRUPT IN THE PHILS ) livin the good life biz and all

[@tryscience]

Single guy ... Probably $900 / month all-in in Baguio.

[@Ayutarda]

My budget is 50 thousand pesos and i live on a small island. The costs of lviing are crazy compared to what i use to pay

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

Quality fresh produce is way more expensive than in Australia with a tiny fraction of the range.

[@wintersojourn9356]

I’ve heard broccoli & other veggies are tough to access, but plentiful in mountain areas like Baguio & in expensive western style groceries/big box type stores. But, there IS a wide range if one enjoys local greens & vegs, & if one shops in local marketplaces or keeps even a small kitchen garden. I would greatly miss easy access to cucumbers, broccoli etc…but I like ampalaya, Phil beans, radishes, kankong, eggplant, onions, ferns, etc…

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

@@wintersojourn9356 if you eat what's in season the way locals do you can still eat ridiculously cheaply most places. I mostly lived over 100 miles from Manila & found over 90% of market produce at the local palenke had travelled less than 10 miles from the farm. Everything which has travelled via a city market is triple the price.

[@yourrighttoknow8654]

Lovely lifestyle I wish I was there

[@michaelmallal9101]

Renting is best I believe. Apparently slow internet.

[@tomhunter2623]

Real good video Michael very informative. Yes it’s a great life living in Roxas City. Our budget monthly here in Roxas city is 96.800p a month. Or 1700 USD a month. But that includes Health Care for my Partner and also Social Security. Also includes day trips a few days a week and lunch out. Also my visa. We have reduced the amount of dinners out. But we can’t miss Wednesday rib night. I feel this is a realistic budget and fits our life style.

[@BelusTraveller]

You Purchased a bar, I Purchased two farms, Let’s compare in 3 years, There is not a chance in hell I would even open a little store here 😂😂😂😂😂, 1500 seems to be our Budget, 2 farms a castle, a condo, Everything is incorporated and 100% paid off, Total money invested here 173,000 For the USA same investments would be about 2 to 3 million, You can’t even buy a nice house for 175k and here I spent 73,000 for a All concrete disaster proof 2 story Castle, with double steel, Trust me it’s stout, Love the Philippines, Enjoy,

[@dailyquran_23]

Highly recommend this book the light of Iman available on Amazon and Apple

[@leonardtownpl4081]

My dad was 1800.00 a month is barely making it here in Florida and I'm going to retire with my social security which should be about 1300 I plan to either go to the Philippines or Thailand or possibly Mexico

[@leostgeorge2080]

I have been here 8 years. My wife my 6 year old son and I spend over P40k a month on food. We have steak once a week. The rest of the week is chicken or pork. You spend 3 times as much we do on water we have a pool i top off a couple times a week. I didn't like netflix so we have direct tv a satellite dish witch gives us USA programing on around 15 channels out of the over 100 channels. for P9k a month for 2 tv's. We have a bike and a car but only use the car once a month for grocery shopping. I used the AC for the first 3 years then all of a sudden my bill shy rocketed and i decided it was time to acclimate to the local weather.

[@raizel420]

You can save more money if you get rid of DirecTV, Get a highspeed internet and get Hulu + Live TV subscription (95+ US channels). Pros: 1. no interruptions on bad weather as long as you have internet. 2. 1/4 of the cost your paying DirecTV 3. Even if you add a separate NFL subscription you'll still be paying less

[@OldVetCreations]

Michael Awesome! Can you give us an idea of what benefits there are for Veterans in the Philippines? I have no problem paying for healthcare!!! It sounds very cheap! Thank you!!!!

[@ThatPhilippinesLife]

@@OldVetCreations you get a retirement visa with only $1500 deposit instead of the $10k or $20k deposit. There is a veterans hospital in Manila but I'm told service related injuries only. Short 2 hour flight to Guam though if you need

[@Roadwarrior1953]

Like your channel..werent you just down in Mindanou? Nice rental with a great ocean view. I saw it when you first got it...looks great now you fixed it up. Not sure I would put money into a bar since Im retired but I will sure check it out and eat there when I get in town!

[@mikestro-b6x]

It all depends on habits.. Just in November we have already spent P30,000 pesos on food alone..Inflation is creeping up in the Philippines..

[@atabac]

thats for 9 head family. local produce you buy in local wet market would save you alot rather than eating out. if you always eat out 30k is small.

[@Dzambhala1]

The only thing we spend money on is electricity, propane and food. Now I send home every month 21,000 for all the expenses and another 6,000 for room and board as our boy is a college student. College isn’t expensive at all that runs 20,000 per semester and of course there’s a charge for exams too. So electricity is under 2,000 per month and the propane is right around 1,000. Water comes from the well…But we feed six people a month, and I know they eat very well… My wife wants to move to Canada to be with me and there’s no way because of the cost. That would mean I would have to work and at 72 there’s no way in hell. We live in the province of negros occ. same as you.

[@wintersojourn9356]

@Dzambhala1. Hello🙂, Michael may also reply to you, but I just wish to let you know M & Catherine & Larra’s province is Capiz. They’re in Roxas City on the Panay (island); Capiz province. I learned all this geog from TPL🧐. Negros Occidental (& Oriental) is a different island with different provinces. /. Congrats on your son bring a college student. You & his mother must miss him; I presume you are empty nesters. I wasn’t sure from your comment but I am curious, do you do the 6 mos in Canada & 6 mos in Philippine schedule (snowbird)? I can see why your wife wishes she could travel with you. But costs are indeed prohibitive, I mean people don’t even talk about the plane tickets much but they aren’t cheap! I know there are deals but I don’t find them very user friendly nor that easy to obtain nowadays.

[@mattdecker6791]

I see very few homes in the Phillipines that I'd want to live in. The ones that would be livable for me cost as much as US properties, even then, the infrastructure sucks. YMMBD.

[@mattclark7718]

Really like your videos. How is the internet in that area? I'm a daytrader. That's why I ask.

[@JBROM-fg2yk]

2k / month, food at home for 3 persons? Just rice and fish maybe. If you go for proper meat, veggies and cooking usual recipes, up 400-500 a day.

[@mikemasters4382]

That cant be your cost. Nothing for visa, nothing for laundry, nothing for toiletries, nothi g for cleaning your house. Either a cleaner to clean or buying cleaning products. That is only off the top of my head. I am sure there is more.

[@petesrules1508]

Yeah his accounting is very very light lol, there is much much more.

[@johnlee5557]

😂I’m shocked how cheap, I live in South San Francisco, California, I live in the expensive area, we live in a four bedroom, three bathroom house with fireplace, two car garage, we put cameras outside and inside, we have three dog, two of the dogs are Doberman, goldfish, eel, four birds, two cats, our house has back deck, small garden

[@leonardtownpl4081]

You need to advertise your bar in other places so they know to come to yours

[@cbartolome4281]

Buy an inverter air condition. That will save you money

[@beaponce1255]

👍🏽🙏🏽🎄💖☃️🥰🗽💞🇵🇭🧡

[@DzazterTV]

20k usd a month jesus who tf is that elon musk

[@petesrules1508]

Yeah that's massive.

[@Impeach44]

Man I wish I had the traveling bug in me! I’ve never traveled much mostly day trips

[@soul3581]

I love how affordable the cost of living is in the Philippines for a simple life and how affordable the education system is for those who wants a higher paying jobs for a more luxury life. The U.S. use to be the same until Socialism dominated the political system.

[@Martin-y4p]

Visa extensions?

[@vipercam1785]

I don't think any of us are surprised It's not cheap to be a sugar daddy

[@markeuringer8106]

Hi Michael. Is your business profitable? That can help alleviate your budget stress 👍

[@petesrules1508]

It's costing him 100k to 200k per month to keep the business operating. No his losing a ton of money. 😊

[@markeuringer8106]

Thanks very much. If I was him I’d sell the share of the business and buy a condo to rent out to others

[@petesrules1508]

​​@@markeuringer8106Brilliant idea, that's what we did and also built 2 boarding houses which just rock.

[@TheScorpion-n2b]

Thats definitel a 10k place

[@timtarr9364]

If you're putting 100 to 200,000 pesos a month in that bar you're a fool you'll never recoup your losses I said it when you opened it it wouldn't last six months it's not gonna be profitable you are an expat you have to understand that

[@petesrules1508]

Even I'm shocked at the figures, say 150k on average will eventually break you. He must be bleeding cash or making a packet elsewhere.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

That concerns me too. He's taken on a lot in general.

[@TheLEMRR]

that's impressively low

[@temujinkhan6326]

Just write off all your housing/utility/bike as business expenses on your channel.

[@leonardtownpl4081]

Get some girls working your bar you'll make some money kind of like Hooters you can do it that way

[@iansantillan5078]

Is it a Hurricane zone ? Where you are?

[@grumpybearhuskiesandkoi3323]

hey michael i have only been following you for a short time but injoying the content. i am selling my home here in canada should be in philippines mid jan. not my first trip lol and your topic today has added lot of insight to my plans. gf and i will buy and build and from past videos cost 30k canadian exactly what i budget for i planned for 2k canadian monthly budget and as like u this is my life style so with those numbers i can also plan a few trips around the area and not worry about it. you doubled my retirement pleasure mate thanks now lets see how i do haha

[@petesrules1508]

Noooo!!! Don't sell your house in your home country ever! You will regret it. Rent it out and live off the rental with other income that your getting from your home country. If you don't have kids it will be much cheaper to live but don't rely on a lump sum. You'll be back home too quickly.

[@Jawshoewah]

My goal of 60k pesos a month is starting to sound pretty good!

[@petesrules1508]

On your own it's doable but once you have a girlfriend and or kid forgetaboutit.

[@Jawshoewah]

@petesrules1508 Nahhh. I'll find one with a job next time.

[@petesrules1508]

@@Jawshoewah great idea. Because you understand when you come here, you will be just one of us, a financier.

[@Jawshoewah]

@petesrules1508 That's alright. Still a lot cheaper than Canada with better weather.

[@faustinodibauda251]

But you didn't account for all the improvements cost to the property that you're at. Not to mention you didn't even give us a ballpark on the eating out portion I know why because you're eating out at your own restaurant bar but there's also that travel portion going to different Islands while you're there. I guess you're saying that's what you could spend but you are spending more maybe you just don't have all the bills at the moment what you doing very well and that for me is good enough

[@temujinkhan6326]

You mean he can spend more if its profitable... sound like the typical westerner

[@skariarecords]

What are you talking about?

[@temujinkhan6326]

@@skariarecords it was sarcasm... with you thinking that if he was making good money with the bar then its OK to overspend. It should not matter if a persons business is doing good. It should not be the factor if a person splurge in his living expenses and for sure not the reason to replace a persons almost new car for a newer more expensive car.

[@JohnHobbs-o3z]

So you are putting in about 3 grand a month and running it,what are the other "investers" putting into it ?

[@Mikeycambovideos]

I’m not shocked. The Philippines is way overpriced. Food and housing prices are insane. There are neighboring Asian countries with excellent infrastructure, healthy vibrant food, actual nightlife, actual family tourism industry and not just single males looking for a Filipina. I left the Philippines and cut my budget in half. My house is twice as nice. The infrastructure and western amenities are all top notch. Dating is better too. Street food is healthy, not just salt, sugar, and innards. tbones, pizza, burgers, real espresso all top notch and always in stock. Everything is twice as nice at a cheaper cost. Anyone thinking of moving to the Philippines should visit Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand first. To me, the PH totally isn’t worth the price. Yes OF COURSE its cheaper than America and Canada. But it’s easily twice as expensive as the “better” neighboring Asian countries, and the PH is so broken compared to places like Vietnam or Laos. The future looks grim too. Good luck and cheers !

[@gabres19871]

nobody can argue about this for sure,im used to live in north and sadly in south thailand(north way better for your money haha) in different places and even the worse is better then the best in the pH...okay no beach, but im thinking to try in da nang-hoi an in the vietnam maybe next year :) I lived in a lot of places in Thailand,Philippines and cant compare its like compare ferrari with a tuktuk :D

[@skariarecords]

700 usd a month is too expensive for you?

[@brandonscoffield9974]

So, are you talking about Vietnam or Laos.

[@Mikeycambovideos]

@@skariarecords it has nothing to do with the total amount spent. I have unlimited money. But I’m not going to spend $650 on an apartment with roaches, when the same EXACT apartment is $275 in another country without roaches, with better infrastructure, better nightlife, and healthy colorful vibrant street-food. It’s a no brainer. Simple economics. PH is an easy no-go for me. Your money is well spent in all the neighboring countries, unless you are born there and stuck there, or tied down by a Filipina. Cheers. Best of luck 🤞

[@Mikeycambovideos]

@@brandonscoffield9974 Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia. All of them are far cheaper than the Philippines, with so much more to offer. Cost of housing, healthy cuisine, items in stock, nightlife with 247 shopping & coffee, sidewalks, traffic lights, rapid annual infrastructure growth, etc etc Lots of Filipinos will vacation in Thailand, but how many Thai will vacation in the Philippines? Lots of Families will vacation in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. But you hardly see families vacationing in Philippines. It’s just single men mostly in Philippines.

[@mleong1977]

The electricity saga continues 🤣

[@peter-pg5yc]

well if your there its the puke bill.. or why even be there..

[@kimojames808]

Time to be single again. Get rid of your lazy selfish gf and her kid and get some live-in maid. 😃

[@trick_treat]

You don't give any money to your wifes parents? Because my wife said it is almost mandatory to do so.

[@TheScorpion-n2b]

Whats your incone?

[@christiananderson2816]

i think our expenes around 4 every thing ren food wine beer pokeies car be arounf $ 3000 a month every thing one can think is l and we are on a pebtion that gives is a month 3300

[@Jammer411]

NONE OF US ARE SHOCKED HOW MUCH YOU'RE SPENDING EVERY MONTH!. MAKE MONEY ON YOUR BAR FIRST

[@petesrules1508]

Bar will need to entice the locals to come to spend their time there. Expats are not enough. Problem is locals hate patronizing a business that foreigners are connected to.

[@Ayutarda]

It's really hard to get locals to do these things. Living in the Philippines on a island. They like that they like, the menu is very western from what I've seen. If there's no rice they won't see it as a meal etc. it's really hard to get locals. If he sold inasal chicken and rice it would maybe but burgers and fries and pasta etc won't.

[@Ghekko-kw3zz]

​@@petesrules1508I've never seen a foreigner owned bar/ Resto attract a consistent Filipino clientele. I've seen many fill all available accommodation, but the Pinoy guests have brought most of their own food. When barhopping they will typically sit on a beer for at least an hour each & often only have one or two. A shared bowl of peanuts.

[@davegoody9603]

If your spending up to 200k a month on your bar, that 2 million peso a year could of been used to buy your dream house their rather than rent one and pay more to have it how you want , you could of done that building your own house..anyhow as long as your happy mike that's all that matters, right ?...😊

[@petesrules1508]

​@@Ghekko-kw3zzplus the local natives hate patronizing a bar / resto run by foreigners. My wife runs four businesses started with my/our money but I don't go anywhere near them.

[@Jammer411]

NEXT VIDEO REMOVE YOUR SUNGLASSES. WE WANT TO SEE YOUR EYES WHEN YOU TALK TO US. REMEMBER WE'RE TAUGHT TO NEVER TRUST A SALESMAN WEARING SUNGLASSES

[@MrBanana808]

You left out WiFi connection and Visas. Also having a pet carries an expense.

[@ultramegaclay]

U didn't mention wifi price