What is Considered 💰Rich💰in the Philippines + Our Budget

[@BearInThePhillipines]

Thanks!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

You bet Dirt Digger - we really appreciate your support. ❤️🙏👍

[@winduncan9818]

It's nice seeing some content that's not centered around how cheap can you live but how well can you live and a little more centered around a healthy lifestyle.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks Duncan

[@markscott9622]

I'm with you! I know what getting by is like, but how about living better and living well? Or else why make the journey to the other side of the world? I know that I do OK here, but could live like the rich over there. Fly Me To The PI makes many sober, compelling arguments for making the flight. I was once a forward deployed 7th Fleet sailor who used to visit Subic Bay often back in the mid to late 1970s when I was a kid. We even spent a week on R&R in Dumaguete before heading out to the Indian Ocean, which I thought was a paradise and a world away from the insanity that was Subic Bay when there were more than a few ships in port.

[@brussetbejarasco2694]

As a Filipino. I enjoyed watching this couple. They were a perfect match. It has been proven already age doesnt matter to be compatible with our filipinas. Treat them wholeheartedly well and faithfully and in return they will also twice as that...

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Well, thanks for that feedback and I will take your advice

[@carvercapitalequitypartner122]

The Filipinas do give twice back. Love, understanding and loyaltu

[@reggie5495]

Filipinas overlook age when there's financial benefit to them. That's what it comes down to. They wouldn't overlook your age if you were broke. As long as both parties understand the deal I don't see the issue but let's not delude ourselves that they just see the inner beauty or something.

[@jamieread2855]

It’s great to see you guys having a good life in the Philippines, your videos are always so informative and an added bonus that you talk about CDO! I’m heading there for the first time in 6 weeks, can’t wait!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Hopefully the heat wave should be over. - hope to see you here

[@daviddarden1915]

I believe that a single person having $1,500 US Dollars is sufficient. Having been stationed at Clark Air Base (Angeles) back in 1991 at age 28. Now age 61 and getting close to retirement. I am a widower, my children are grown now. I am considering moving to CEBU CITY or Makati Manila area. Retire under America 🇺🇸 military 🪖 Philippines sponsored SRRV program. Thank you for this video.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for watching the video and taking time to comment

[@ronlittle578]

I appreciate the straightforward, "here are the different ranges and what it equates to in actual living experience in the Philippines". Thanks!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the positive feedback, Ron

[@clt72pilot]

Thank you for information for those of us who want to see what a higher budget can provide there.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Anytime, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

[@FoundingYouTuber-2005]

Excellent presentation. Liked, subscribed, and rang that bell.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

🙏👍❤️

[@Mark-bi4pp]

Another great vid guys. I'm hooked

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Awesome! Thank you Mark

[@herbigp]

So happy I ventured to the Philippines 🇵🇭! Living in Angeles City now for 18 months. Missing it very much as I am in the USA now visiting family and taking care of business! Go to Baguio for 4 days if you have never been; fly to Clark and catch a direct bus from Dau bus station

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Love the advice definitely thinking of doing it in the next month

[@herbigp]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines if you do go. Get on the bus that goes on the expressway (T-Plex) to avoid all the stops on the old highway.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

@@herbigp 👍 Thanks

[@markscott9622]

Damn! I have not been though the old Clark Air Force Base since 1979. Even back then Baguio was pure bliss.

[@benwillys5503]

Awesome video guys 👍 Thank you!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Our pleasure!

[@steve1711]

When I worked in the Middle East in the 80s I ran a commercial analytical laboratory. I hired Philippine chemists from Manila and paid them approx 60000 pesos a month.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for sharing Steve

[@markscott9622]

Thank you for the kind, sober view. Stay well!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Mark Thank you too!

[@piotrtrela5139]

You have already encouraged me. I have just booked accommodation for January next year. I look forward to hearing your tips from your journey. Thank you

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Awesome thanks for the feedback. Let me know how we can help.

[@piotrtrela5139]

Well, everyone is different and you can't please everyone. I will definitely learn a lot from your next videos. But for an exploratory visit like mine, first of all it would be useful to know whether to rely only on credit/debit cards and withdraw cash. Or maybe it's worth bringing some euros in my case and exchanging them on the spot.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Only bring €200 in cash and rely on a debit card and a credit card that you keep locked up in the hotel safe get a second debit card that has no foreign transaction fees and has a small balance when you leave to go outside in case you lose it

[@Abelius]

You guys are tempting me hard. My initial plan was to live in Manila because my kids will need to take two exams per year in our embassy, but seeing how well you live in CDO and how dirt cheap are flights, I don't know anymore. I guess I'll need to make a three-month exploratory travel beforehand!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Yes, check it out and thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment

[@yaimavol]

Great video! Here are the other very important questions on infrastructure. What about quality of roads? Is the electric grid reliable? Is the water safe to drink? What about health care? If you are an older American, that becomes an issue and a factor in deciding where to live. I am assuming Medicare will not pay the Phillipine hospitals for your care?????

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the suggestions and yes, Medicare will not pay however, you can fly to Guam

[@JohnS-zq8ks]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Do you have an opinion on the quality of care at the best hospital in Guam? How would that facility compare to St. Luke in Manila, for example?

[@P-TownReport]

Baguio! I would love to hear your perspective and another what did it cost. Lol! Here in the West we never get tired of hearing what's possible.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the suggestion. Stay tuned.

[@Paul180]

Loved this vid, subscribed! 👍

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Welcome aboard!

[@nathanielbarry]

One suggestion guys. When you make reference to a prior video, put a link to that video in the description.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the feedback

[@skip2it426-]

Great topic although money is definitely an advantage where every one resides. However let’s keep in mind our health is our greatest priority and wealth. Really enjoyed this thanks for sharing ✌🏾

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the positive feedback

[@scottanson7520]

You guys are cute together enjoy thanks for the look at your life

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

😊 thank you Scott

[@alg1457]

Nice video, the excitement and positivity in both your tones is so catching, makes me feel like taking a plane and come there again. Could you cover what kind of local travel to other locations like Baguio, Coron etc you do and how do you go about doing this without a car? Do you go through a travel operator or rent a car? What kind of budget should one consider for about 2 trips a month away from home base for a husband wife and couple other family members who we take with us?

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks! 😃

[@edbates6483]

Great Video! Thank you for the information! May I ask where do you living in the Philippines? The place you are renting looks beautiful. Hopefully will be there in less than a year! Keep up the videos!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Yes, correct CDO, thanks

[@KingAbaddon]

Wife and I will be both retired Army, but we have young kids. We should have something around 10k a month. Our biggest concern is schools for our kids.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Check out this house in CDO - best private schools nearby and international schools downtown facebook.com/share/Pixw2J4n8XsbBTQ3/?mibextid=79PoIi You can email me at fly me to the [e-mail] for private Consultation.

[@bentnielsen3731]

Dear Chrissy and Rob - another interesting topic, who doesn't want more bang for their buck. But the prices are one thing, the infrastructure is another. I, for my part, have reached an age where I really appreciate everything working 100% around me all the time. I'm also not good at things that crawl around on floors and walls :-) Best regards from Denmark😂😂

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Hi Ben great to hear from you again hope all is well in Denmark. It’s interesting those things crawling around I’ve gotten used to them

[@bentnielsen3731]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Well my friend - I'm sure I wouldn't.🤣🤣

[@johnfeit6916]

I vote for Baguio. Or any area with a cooler climate. Thanks guys.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for watching John and thanks for the suggestion

[@charlesweatherly3586]

The reality of the Philippines is that although by the US and other Western economies comparison we pay a lot less in the Philippines, but the Economy in the West is multiples larger and there is no real comparison from that perspective. That said yes you can live in the PI more affordably but in a lot of areas of the economy there you will get less in terms of quality. For expats there are multitude of considerations that should be researched with a Critical eye so you are not underestimating the many areas of life and quality of life Indexes. Another consideration is it really your new home or are you a visitor that is staying long? Most US and Westerners will inevitably return primarily because of family, financial considerations, and near end of life wishes. Do not wear Rose colored glasses be a realist and not paint a unrealistic expectation and lifestyle.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Charles, you make some good points

[@user-xs8re2oy7i]

You have to find your place on earth,make you priorities,what's important for one is not for others.

[@ryno6101]

AWSOME ❤ Interesting perspective What are the political views of the average Filipino

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Honestly I don’t know and like it that way. They only seem focused 6 weeks before elections

[@ronaldramsumair938]

Her English is so good

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks so much, Ronald

[@FoundingYouTuber-2005]

$854 USD monthly for your home. Sheesh, no wonder I have been clearing out my house and packing my bag. (I'll be arriving with my carry-on only). My retirement income, that's set for life, is net ₱392,000 monthly. This seems like a no-brainer to me.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

You will be happy here

[@gauguin007]

I imagine prices will start moving up, though, with all the wealthy foreigners arriving in the Philippines. I recently visited Dumaguete and I saw the numbers for myself.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Foreigners have definitely had an impact on Dumaguete, however a bigger city like Cdo or IloIlo not likely as much or too soon

[@kevink3975]

What a great video!!!!sadly there are many Filipinos are not making the 10,957 pesos a month. For those expats that are living on $600 a month in my opinion is not living a good life it’s existing ! I know people have limited means however I spend at least $1000 a month traveling with the Philippines.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks Kevin for watching our video and giving your feedback

[@LoveyourLife-1970]

Our average spending per month is around $2500 for everything. So you are correct, those that come here living on $600 out of a total of $1500 a month are not living great... They are simply living. But in their defense, back in their countries, they would end up homeless. SO they tend to go where they can afford to live.

[@user-xs8re2oy7i]

Try living in California with that $600.

[@LoveyourLife-1970]

@@user-xs8re2oy7i Try living in most cities of ANY state in the America with that.... California is no worse than any other state... period. But instead of pointing out how a state is expensive, you might want to understand that cost of living is determined by those who supply the goods by which people need to live. Capitalism is the root cause of homelessness... Trickle down economics has always hurt the poor.

[@LesleyWelsh-eb8cm]

@@LoveyourLife-1970 so wrong with your comment. Capitalism has lifted more people out of poverty than any other form, period. smh

[@seulb23]

WOW i over budgeted im 48 a retired Aussie male and thought it was much more expensive for running a house ill be coming next February and travelling to lots of islands for 3 month's to really see if its my kinda of place i 0want to live on a great beach with a dock cos im going to buy a boat to go fishing alot and i wont be looking for a wife either im happier alone with these prices i can really live the high life with no stress at all on money cant wait for February

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

You sound like a pretty fortunate fellow

[@seulb23]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Invested in the right things at the right time half skill half luck 💪 👍

[@neonomad1939]

Those are high salaries compared to what we have here in Ethiopia.100-200 USD is considered a good salary for someone with a degree.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Wow, thanks for watching and sharing that

[@DR23184]

Because of the very hot weather in Cebu there is a water shortage. Many Expats are having to buy water to be delivered. Sounds like CDO is a very nice. Although Expats are usually men retiring women could also feel very rick in PI. Allot of very nice PI men.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for sharing Yes, we are having a heat wave for the last three weeks here and there’s been some water interruption and Cdo also.

[@marcrichard7251]

Please go to Baguio 😊

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@simbiotik8480]

Why?

[@michael_Jon7]

Great video Rob and Chrissy. Are there available places for rent in your area similar to what you have?

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Not in my subdivision but many near by gated communities

[@davidtolentino4358]

Iloilo sounds beautiful place and 4 hours drive to Boracay. God bless you always.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Yes, we want to go there, but we may end up in Baguio or Puerta Galera this trip. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@51dbail]

Land here is crazy expensive! 4046 SQM to an acre. Even if you could find cheap land at 1k per SQM that’s 4046000 php or over 68k usd an acre.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for watching the video and sharing that

[@AZ_Bill]

Great video! Visiting the Philippines for a month starting in late May. Your videos have given me a lot of greatly appreciated inspiration.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the positive feedback. Wish you the best on your trip.

[@user-xs8re2oy7i]

@ArizonaCamper - go in the middle of summer,during the very hot and humid months of April to July to see if you will like it.

[@AZ_Bill]

@@user-xs8re2oy7i I’m actually doing that. Meant to say late May. Edited now. I might stay two months in the Philippines. Arriving in Cebu and departing from Bangkok.

[@user-xs8re2oy7i]

@@AZ_Bill I am glad you are,good.pay attention to negative things that people have to live with and see if you can live with those.

[@MEANSTREETAUTO454]

Hey , I just watched you lr video . Very cool ! Are there any American cars there ? Cool affordable sports cars ? Thanks !

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Mostly Ford Konomi cars and pick ups lots of Chinese cars very inexpensive

[@amowatt01]

Always love the facts and stats u provide.......

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the positive feedback

[@paulsz6194]

Interesting video. But flying around Asia at those prices is flying with budget Airlines Like Cebu Pacific, Jetstar , Air Asia or Scoot. Scheduled full service airlines will be double that price you mentioned.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Yes, exactly

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Yes, exactly

[@KwavesProductions]

23:00 "The men just wear T-shirt shorts and sandals". That's all I wear because I live in Hawaii. I'm not rich on US standards in any means, but my house is worth at least 1.3 mil, plus I have a decent amount in retirement investments. Do I cash out and go to the Philippines?

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

I love Hawaii I would be hard-pressed to recommend anybody leave it

[@KwavesProductions]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines OK, thank you very much for your input.

[@AngelicaLinsangan-n8i]

Love this

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

🙏👍❤️

[@Mikesadventures-m2q]

My friend was asking if there are any inclusive resorts in the Philippines like Mexico?

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Yes, they have them here. I think Boracay and El Nito search TripAdvisor for all inclusive Philippines.

[@mr.nakamura9088]

Will things always be this way? Currencies fluctuate and it would be wise to budget for a Peso/USD rise which could leave you having less to work with than anticipated. If P.I. ever opens it's economy to foreign investment you would likely see historic levels of inflation materialize.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Good point

[@davidsim5636]

Medical costs, the quality of care, and the availability, is the major concern for me.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Yes perhaps Davao?

[@paulmckeown6041]

Great blog guys the more I watch the more I think I should live in the Philippines

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks, Paul

[@John-xy4eo]

Rob, love the videos and good information. Wondering if you do any downloadable documents on banking and financial management between US earnings and Philippines living? PDF files with recommended info from your videos to use for planning to make the move??

[@John-xy4eo]

This could be another income stream for you.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

I have a pdf on 70 items for preparation to move. Email [e-mail]

[@Vaderbill]

Great Video with good info! You are making the next few years till I can go difficult!! 😅 And beach video is my vote!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Fingers crossed! Thanks for the suggestion

[@lawrencelawrence3920]

The US dollar is high right now but the Philippines has or is considering in ditching the dollar as the reserve currency and going to BRICS.. So I am wondering if that happens, will it have an effect on the buying power of the US dollar.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Since China is the defacto leader of BRICS and security concerns center on China I don’t see it happening anytime soon

[@cetilly]

I think the word affluent would be a more appropriate term. Which you’ve described is an affluent lifestyle, not a rich lifestyle per se.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

You may be correct

[@phillipcapps2497]

Rob and Chrissy, you ask about career ideas for Chrissy. It seems in my mind she is already there with her certifications and education. I think as much as teaching English pays in most countries in Southeast Asia, that she could get quite a client list as a teacher teaching English. Unless I'm wrong learning English is a serious commodity for much of Southeast Asia and Pace Bank. From what I hear. My sources are teachers from Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand. So maybe there's still a real market for online education that you could start your own website and even advertise that on KZbin

[@phillipcapps2497]

Also, I don't know where the the bank comment came from. My auto spell is really stupid right now

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

👍

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

😀

[@allen9129]

Rob an Chrissy, Do you know what the ONE topic that has never been discussed {or} brought up in the past?? Its the history of the phils. Does anyone know why the Illiconos are north an Visayan are in the south? Does anyone know what Polowan was used for during the control of Spain? Maybe it would be a topic? I think it would. Because there is a specific reason why the tribes are spread out. Best wishes..

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks, Allen. I’m a history buff and I like the suggestion. Let me think about it and research whether it has a chance of getting decent views.

[@HAPPYME-nm3kh]

Great as usual !!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@francescocalabro5038]

600 Megabit, not Megabyte. a megabyte is 8 times the size of a megabit. I have elon musk's starlink in a very rural area in Nevada. I only get up to ~300 Megabit down. I sort of doubt you are getting 16x what starlink is providing. If I am wrong, then WWWOOOWWW, I am jealous!!!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

👍

[@anderspedersen6750]

So if you have maxed out SSN, you make more than a pilot.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Hard to imagine but true

[@kingbee9399]

Hey Rob....I am an American man having a beautiful life in CDO. (Laguindingan). I have a beautiful house and am living a dream life. I am in Las Vegas right now , do you need anything from the U.S. ? I plan on meeting you and the lady when I return. Thanks for all !!!!.....

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Wow, what a nice offer. I am scratching my head thinking. I have been getting good deliveries on Amazon lately so I think I am ok 🙏. I really want my Electric bike out of storage in AZ. 😂. Email me at flymetothephilippines @ gmail

[@kingbee9399]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Wrote you....

[@andyw7283]

G’day Rob and Chrissy I have been watching your videos since the start and wanted to drop by and say how much my wife and I enjoy your inspiring videos. Excellent content and great interaction between the both of you. We are retiring this week, sold everything and moving from Las Vegas on to May 8th to BGC and then down to CEBU at the end of June. We will look for a condo is Cebu. Never been to the Philippines before; but have been fortunate to have travelled to several countries. We would love to visit Cagayan de Oro one day. Cheers Andrew and Monica

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Andrew and Monica, thank you for writing and for your kind words and your continued support. Best of luck with your move.

[@McCloudChris]

I’m a realtor from the United States and I’m moving overseas. My question is what kind of income do you have to support yourself besides Social Security? Do you have real estate rentals or did you sell everything and put in stock market or T bills or CDs?

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

We’ve had a few budget videos, which we share our expenses with great detail however, other than my Social Security pension and my corporate pension, I don’t reference my other sources of income. We’re ready to do another budget video soon.

[@queuemaster]

Great video content but who edited the screen shots? 😢

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Me - Chrissy Am I responsible for something? 🧐

[@etfremd]

Another excellent video! I’d love to see you guys go surfing in Siargao and also go to Boracay. Pick two top beach destinations anyways! I’d love for you to do a video on how a foreigner can purchase a home through a corporation. Example would be put my friends who are Filipino citizens and wife and family as the majority and the foreigner as the minority 49% or children once we have them…I’m not sure how it works? That’s why I think it would be a good video topic and Rob may want to buy a house someday…Lastly the casual dress is great! But my Filipina was so upset I wear only 1 pair of shorts and had only 2 shirts on my last trip, she was washing my shirt every night since I always spill on the front! I definitely felt some affection about her attention to my cloths. I thought I could buy shirts in Cebu but all were too small!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Often attorneys will create a corporation where six Filipinos who don’t know each other get 10% of the corporation and you keep 40% and because the other people don’t know each other and don’t have a way to find each other and coordinate you become the managing partner thanks for the suggestion

[@flighteye6642]

here's a video suggestion: show how nice the golf courses are. That one image you show looked like a nice groomed green. about $25?

[@skyking1964]

Unfortunately..golf is expensive here in the Philippines for equal quality to the USA

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Yes $25 with caddy

[@mikepipes4759]

Thank you for the informative video. I may go that way in 4 or 5 years.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

You can do it Mike

[@jamieread2855]

Thank you!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Awesome. Thanks Jamie 🙏

[@KensVideoTourz]

Rob: it’s megabits not megabytes. Storage capacity on a drive is measured in megabytes. The volume of data that is moved when downloading or uploading is measured in megabits 🙃

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks, Ken

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

Thank you Kens - always good to be reminded about the details. There is another misconception between bits and bites, which explains that ultimately the physical size of the sensor is what ultimately defines the resolution of a digital fine. This topic would be worth a video on its own.

[@avikerry219]

Have a question. I enjoy your content and your clear delivery. Specially in this video you sound like you really want to sell the Ph experience. Is there a specific reason for that? I am from the US but now I live half in Europe and half in the US but will be less in the US in the future. Thanks

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

We make videos on subjects that the viewers find interesting and results and more views, and this subject seems to be always something that generates interest

[@seba.d]

Hey guys.. ok, done watching the video, first must tell you, you are one of my favorite xpat channels. Can i ask few questions about subject of money?? ok, i come from Europe, Slovenia, and i found myself a beautiful girl from Lapu Lapu city.. i intend a first visit in december this year for 40 days.. the question is would like 2000€ be enough for that time? (not including apartment and a car rental).. that is like 50€ per day. My girl is, can i say.. not high maintenance and i think for exploring the islands and having a good time with a little budgeting 2000€ would do for 2 people for 40 days. what are your thoughts? When im there maybe we can also get some coffee if you'll have the time, i would really be honored to meet you. 😋😋.. And .. thank you for the videos, it is really nice to see both of your daily routines, so keep it up.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Yes, I think that’s doable. You should check out our video on the 30 day exploration. We give three different budgets. You’ll get a sense of what daily living expenses will be if you’re gonna move around a lot it’ll increase your expenses, but I think it’s very dual and we’d love to meet you

[@seba.d]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines 👍thank you for your answer. Thing is, i intend to make lapu lapu like "base of operations 😋" i already booked smaller apartment an a car there, so primary explorations would be Cebu island.. Plans are to do some travels and go out of Philippines for a day or two so we (me and my girl) get some photos of us being together travelling so later next year i can get her to europe to visit me (i heard it is easier i a couple is traveling together and you can prove it to officials). I guess a week would be to visit like 2 other locations / islands. So that would be "the expensive part", but other time .. like 30 days we would be more or less local to Lapu Lapu and around. Hey, about coffee.. it's a deal, expect an email when in december. 😁😁 and thank you for your answer above. Best Regards, Sebastian.

[@seba.d]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines ps.. i watched already all your videos. hehehe

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks, Sebastian we appreciate your support

[@brussetbejarasco2694]

For a €2k well. As i read. Your doing well here. You can live with it with your girlfriend or partner.

[@robertvail573]

I would have to say that you are the richest guy in the world to capture the heart of Chrissy sorry if I spelled It wrong but all the money in the world does not compare to her beauty and personality. Money is not as important to me as finding someone as good as her and as pretty as her. I am trying to make a trip and find someone as beautiful as Chrissy might be hard there but as close as I can get to her. Thank you for all your effort. Best wishes to both of you.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the kind words Robert let me know if I can help you. You can email me anytime.

[@JOHNG104A]

In Florida lunch yesterday at a rural restaurant with lemonade was $40 for 2

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for sharing John

[@dsonyay]

Dang.. I may be conferring with you soon. My retirement income from about 4 pensions alone will allow me to live the dream life there. What is the email address to use to schedule a consult. I am retired USN as well and can maybe take advantage of the VA system there?

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

You can hit this link flymetothephilippinesconsultation.as.me/ or email [e-mail]. Hope to talk soon

[@dsonyay]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines got it. Thanks :)

[@ChristKrew-Rev1.8]

Only issues I am having is how to have access to my VA and SS retirement. Need to figure out how to pay bills and have a few debit cards to insure access. Would love a bank institution that I can use both in the USA and PH.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

I keep my address in the USA and receive my Social Security. No problem. I use PayPal and I have a Schwab card linked to my US address. I’m able to transfer money and pay all my bills. Other people I know have opened up bank accounts here in the Philippines and they have their Social Security, deposited directly, however they must file a letter every year with Social Security to continue receiving payments

[@ChristKrew-Rev1.8]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Your rock brother. Thanks... Love the channel. Hoping to come out that way in sept/24' or after the new year for a 30day trip to see if I can handle it.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

@@ChristKrew-Rev1.8 thanks for the feedback. Wish you well. Good luck on the trip.

[@ChristKrew-Rev1.8]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Wow... so if I use USA banks I can keep my USA address and live in the PH? Not looking to get a ph bank account and will be visiting a few times a year and have a place to come back to if the need arises.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

@@ChristKrew-Rev1.8 yes and get a $5.95 per month TELLO Sim card from that cellular company TELLO you’ll be able to receive OTP codes here in the Philippines make phone calls to the USA using Wi-Fi calling you need a Charles Schwab cardand you need a Google Voice number and you need a PayPal account when you get to the Philippines you need to open a GCash account

[@robertclaus1102]

Rob & Chrissy, another home run guys. Your videos are so very informative and give us much to think about. This is what sets you apart from the rest. I look forward to your next video.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks Bob a pleasure to hear from you. Thanks for your support and your positive feedback.

[@brianbailey2206]

Such low wages, how do the local Filipino buy some of the houses 10mil and up?

[@mabuhayproductionltd3627]

Because they have work or Family Working overseas, or they are some of the Rich / well connected Familys in the Country. Many buys 2 or more Condos for investment and hire them out, when finished.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

There is an entrepreneur class here not much of a middle management class but entrepreneurs who own businesses, restaurants, tire, shops, etc.

[@jlowe51]

I've been watching you two for a while now and love the videos. I have a question. We're usually talking about older guys coming to the Philippines and sooner or later they die. Do they usually have a pre-arrangement to have their body shipped back home to be buried, or do they choose to be buried in the Philippines?

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

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[@tdfhi8157]

The husband looks very healthy and relatively young though he once said he is 60-plus.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

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[@ericschnibbe6570]

The ribeye steak is a bit pricey at Cuesta Roccia, but that is expected without a large beef industry, like in the U.S. Every place has its trade offs, and I shouldn't be eating lots of red meat anyway. 😁

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

I was tempted by the tenderloin. It’s more reasonable, but yes, I don’t eat much beef here.

[@AnthonyCataldo-c6s]

I have $3K per month SS and more than $200K saved and, at age 66, I think it is enough. I could earn some money online, as well, but guessing not necessary. Stay well. AJ

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

I think you’re in a good place. It’s not way more than you need and it’s not less than you need.

[@Midwest10]

Good luck. I earn $9000 US a month and live low-middle income.

[@Midwest10]

Another disabled handicap here?

[@Otingocni]

Idk if youve done a video like this before but it would be great if you did a video of how to get started retiring there for an american couple pros cons challenges etc. So far i know i have the cash to do it fortwenty plus years well after retirement money starts rolling in. Finding a place tp rent with land seems a massive challenge so far but in early stages.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Check out this video How to Achieve Your Dream #philippines kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2K9Yo1oacahoKs

[@Otingocni]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines thanks so much! .might hit you up soon on that consult if you still do them

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

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[@nathangilles2839]

Very 🎉cool

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the positive feedback Nathan

[@scsdrummer]

Thank you, I’m really enjoying your guises videos. Very well done and professional. I am fairly young still but you definitely have my hamster wheel turning. I wanted to ask, although I’m not necessarily into the bar scene, I really do enjoy to watch live music. What parts of the Philippines would be the best for this? Thanks again. Also, I would like to see you to vacation to Iloilo.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the positive feedback and the suggestion. I think you’ll find the most live music in the Manilla Makati area. Filipinos are famous famous for being great singers and there are hotel bands everywhere.

[@johnpereztwo6059]

10k usd per month income can be considered affluent but not rich . 20k usd per month can be consider relatively rich .

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

You’re in in the Philippines they use a different definition

[@CorySejera]

We have land and want to build on it, Farm & Ranch Budget make money. Can you talk with me on how to build that?

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

My consulting availability calendar flymetothephilippinesconsultation.as.me/

[@thishandleisntavailable.]

try Thailand and Bali, so much better and ideal for Westerners.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Perhaps, however, no Filipinos in those countries

[@l.f.cliverpoolfilmclub4526]

Is one whole bitcoin considered rich with Phillippino woman please. Thanks Tony

[@rogeryork3711]

you need to also use us dollars amounts also not just pesos

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the feedback, Roger

[@PhoenixwayNet]

Please share which areas in Mindanao besides Davao City that are safe for foreigners. I am considering cooler areas such as Lake Sebu, Malaybalay City, Lantapan, and Kidapawan City. Please share if you consider these areas safe. Thank you.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

I have only been to Malabalay, and prefer not to encourage others to rely on my knowledge which is limited. Perhaps you could post question on fb group PhilippineExpats

[@thelemonpepperdon]

Love your videos 🙌🏼 I'm not sure if you all have answered this before but how is the night life in CDO?

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

It’s a great question we don’t typically go out late at night. We don’t like to drive at night in the Philippines. It’s quite hazardous, but you can take taxis and enjoy the clubs and good restaurants.

[@thelemonpepperdon]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines thanks for the info. Maybe an idea for a later video for us younger expats looking at CDO

[@JimMillsCSLC]

I am on the central coast of California (Monterey, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach) and am planning on making a month long exploratory trip to the Philippines late 2025. I have several concerns about retiring there and first and foremost is the hot and humid weather. Where I live near the ocean and average day is 70F and there is zero sticky high humidity. I’ve been researching slightly higher elevations with cooler climates. Baguio sounded good but it appears to be absolutely jam packed with people which would rule it out for me. If you visit there I’d love to get your thoughts about the weather (might be too cold and rainy), internet quality and the overcrowding especially in the summertime. Great video! CDO is now on my list and for larger cities I really like Davao City over Cebu for several reasons.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Davao is very interesting

[@user-xs8re2oy7i]

@JimMillsCSLC- considering where you live in California,you probably won't like the heat and high humidity.

[@TeddyPalozie]

How much will I need to come and visit the philippines for you 30 days from the USA

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Check out this video it offers three budget for a 30 day trip Where and How To Meet Filipinas in 2024: 30 Day Plan - 3 Detailed Budgets kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap3JlqGOd5Whac0

[@Magnus055]

Great vid

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the feedback, Magnus

[@seanfalconer7182]

I'd like some of that consultation information if I can get it!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Email me at flymetothephilippines @gmail.com $50 initial 90 min

[@manekineko8968]

Good video guys. I am from Europe and Euro is strong also. Interresting, because when you talk with local, it's not so easy to get these information. You can guess only. Continue like that to get this approach of true things. People like youtubers who explain clearly and thruly. Thanks. Me I have been 2 times in Philippines, Manila, Cebu and Mindanao. Think about leaving Europe to go in Philippines. Take care, salamat

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for the positive feedback very interesting. Thoughts

[@JAG72270]

Great video! Thanks. What are your ages, if you don't mind me asking. Thanks!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

67/31

[@ntech1507]

Hello so you saying that $1800 is okay in the Philippines. What about if I have $3500 per month is that enough for me and my girlfriend I was wondering since people said that's too little for staying in cebu.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

It’s enough to stay in Cebu and it’s plenty just about anywhere in the Philippines, other than Makati or BGC

[@ntech1507]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Oh wow okay i see thought it would not be. I will be in cebu for maybe 1 or 2 years then branch out to Iloilo. I hear some crazy budgets like foreingners saying you need $5k 7k or even 10k. SO will $3.5k be enough for a family of 5 3 children and 2 aldults i am a youger guy so i will have children of my own.

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

It depends on how much you need to budget for housing. Many Expats are happy spending US$350-US$500 per month on housing for two or three bedroom home very few spend more than US$650 per month on rent so you can take it from there is less expensive transportation less expensive less expensive everything is pretty much less expensive except consumer goods like computers and televisions.

[@ntech1507]

@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Oh okay i see thank you so much.

[@dragonrln]

Yes, very informative and entertaining to watch your videos. Find myself checking your channel daily for what's new. And yes, always fun to see Chrissy dancing, as you well know. See you both on the next one!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

Thanks for watching Dragon

[@jamescalifornia2964]

😉👉 I think that my 1971 VW Beetle would fit nicely in the Phillipines ... _?_

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

I love it. I’m just not sure they could handle the bumps on the road.

[@roderick2105]

What is the name of the apartment block you are staying in !!

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

We are in a subdivision in CDO uptown

[@mrbailey31]

Baguio please

[@FlyMeToThePhilippines]

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