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@Tedinthephilippines
2 жыл бұрын
@Con Descending you can tell him when you will be back and he can meet you around that time. It might cost extra but it might be worth looking into. Negotiate the price. 👍
@jsabz3
2 жыл бұрын
hi! I'm a fil-am and just moved to cavite for med school this past september. I watched a few of your vids out of curiosity and just want to let you know that you're doing a great job! great quality content delivered in a clear, concise way. hope many expats find your channel because you're speaking nothing but the truth! good luck on growing your channel!
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jesse!
@lil-g4879
2 жыл бұрын
The content is great, I agree. I watch the vids as I am planning on moving to the Philippines asap. Really helpful!
@jamesclaire115
2 жыл бұрын
Tuli, I lived well on $1000 a month in the province but you are right, it sure was not living like a king. It was hard for me to "fully settle down" in the islands of paradise I do not want the rat race but l do like the hybrid lifestyle. I have to repeat myself in English quite often. I have found older people speak more English that the younger crowd, (unlike you). I made a lot of acquaintances but few close friends. I shunned going into business. I lived there about 6 years until my health gave out. Churches and schools seemed to be the best place to find good women. Hospitals are another great place to meet good educated women. I like a hybrid lifestyle instead of a local lifestyle. Thank you for sharing some very valuable advice.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly James. The hybrid lifestyle would fit most expats' preferences. The best girls to meet are also at the churches too. Thanks for sharing.
@waterheaterservices
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSavvyExpat The best place for us to search for gold is gold mines. The pastor's daughter was my target, as long as I behave to her before vows Pastor will not target me 😁😅😂
@mikga45
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSavvyExpat good info, bars are not the place to meet woman. And this video speaks the truth. You want to live good here I agree with the 2500 us a month or more. I make less than that I live in province and get by ok. Far from living like a king, have roof 9ver head, food to eat and a beautiful girl by my side who keeps me on a healthy unhappy diet, no Pepsi or junk food. She good. Not a bar girl.
@roqueb1557
2 жыл бұрын
This is the most accurate piece of advice I watched. Thanks Savvy Expat. Im a Filipino, as a general rule, this scenario could happened to you wherever you are but I really appreciate your thought about living in the Philippines and also it all depends on your purpose in life living here. After all, we all strive for happiness.
@edwinholcombe2741
2 жыл бұрын
I have lived here 21 years. The pattern I have seen for Expats is after getting settled in and developing a social network the biggest challenge they have is finding things to do. A life of no challenge, no learning and nothing to do is not all that it's cracked up to be. A lot of expats who fail at this wind up literally drinking themselves to death. I've attended more than one funeral of expats who drank themselves to death here. Luckily I have been able to keep myself busy. I have volunteered, tutored, taken courses online, establish an exercise routine and healthy lifestyle, learned gardening, restored houses, learned cuisine, charitable work and got involved in church. I have discussed this with expats who are so negative thinking they can not/refuse to think of anything to do and end up in bed 24/7 (even eat in bed) staring at 4 walls. These seem to be the most unhappy people and they aren't difficult to find among the expat community. IT IS A MAJOR KEY TO FINDING CONTENTMENT AS AN EXPAT.
@beatglauser9444
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree: Those broken people are more common than the ones that find real happiness in the Philippines. And they drink themselves to death, some slower, some faster. The only thing is: Keep yourself busy and curious and try to discover new things and places.
@clit_niblr0375
Жыл бұрын
Exactly. A person who can't find something to keep them engaged in the world/society will eventually develop bad habits and fall into those same traps you listed above.
@Anonymint-vj7bt
Жыл бұрын
Spot on.
@jjdelamo6246
Жыл бұрын
if you have not planned what to do in "retirement", start planning now. ideas - write a book, play golf/etc/for health, volunteer/teach, start a small biz, travel in Asia, Europe. That's what I do. I still have investments , all passive- real estate, stocks/trading, so I keep abreast of the market, i get busy sometimes managing money, property managers, etc.
@marcofluff
7 ай бұрын
Best over comment I have read about this yet. Thank you sir
@romanfernandez4055
2 жыл бұрын
the second point is accurate, i was in the province side of philippines and it actually gets boring overtime. Just being at the beaches with perfect weather.. I start to lose motivation. Now I'm back in Canada I realized how much I loved the fast paced life here.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed Roman. You can only go to the beach so much before things get old.
@puertoprincesapalawanagri-7263
2 жыл бұрын
Good advice. I have found that yes......one can indeed live on perhaps $1000 or so, but it's a very, very simple life and usually not the best accomodations, foods, etc.....living in the province, and for sure no rent....everything paid for, your own house, etc. More likely, and a better life similar to perhaps your former western lifestyle would mean something closer to $1500-2000 a month income or expenses, including rent. I have SS of a bit higher than that and live very well, eating out, local travel, importing things from the US when desired, renting, own a newer truck, helping my GF's family, and so on. As to business.....it can be hard here for foreigners. From my experience, investing in and owning titled (important to be titled) land in the name of your filipino wife or a very trusted resource (can be done and retaining control through various legal agreements), renting tourist cottages, etc is a stable way of producing incomes. Otherwise, stick to an internet based business doing business internationally. You're right, the margins are tough here, the laws are complex especially per employment regulations, and unless you have a very, very unique and hard to start concept, every filipino and his brother will copy you and put one up next door to you selling goods for a few pesos less. As to GF's, my suggestion is find a good, traditional but educated province girl, or a city girl who wants to live outside of the city and is interested in a simpler life. Too many now seek the rich foreigner who will support their extended family, take them to the US, spoil them, etc. Avoid this at all costs. So much could be said, but your points are well taken.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Well said. Thanks for your insight.
@thnaykhwam2425
2 жыл бұрын
It's true what u said Savvy, u cnt help everyone but just do what u can afford .use ur discretion tho.. with empathy 🙏
@denni97424
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, greetings from Germany. I just spend 5 Hours watching your clips. They are all unbelivible informative. Way better than the vids some creepy expats do. Not all of them, but a few. Thank you very very much
@rignacio9586
2 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter how much your monthly budget is, it really depends on each person's individual lifestyles..
@dasfritz1
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Great video! You make some very valid points, and I totally agree. I am happily married to an amazing Filipina, whom I met after several travels to your beautiful country. I hope to retire there in a few years and you bring up valid points. I would encourage everyone who think along those lines to visit frequently before to understand the culture and experience first hand how it is
@azadmichael3241
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video, thanks bro
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
You got it Azad 🙌
@genejordan9983
2 жыл бұрын
Good advice. Expats first need to learn to say no. And not all items are cheaper. Many items in the store are higher than the US. A big aggregation I have there is expats that act like kings. I can’t stand when foreigners look down on the Filipinos. Good video. Enjoy watching you
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Well said Jene. Thanks for watching.
@ramier66
2 жыл бұрын
Nice resume, quick, short and good👍
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Always 🙏
@davidtesler1198
2 жыл бұрын
Good general advice. I lived there for years and I spent about 1700 a month in Northern Luzon and when I went to Makati that easily doubled.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Big price jump from province to city life
@mgoldberg777
2 жыл бұрын
I'm new to your channel and you give excellent advice for foreigners wanting to move to the Philippine. Love it, gonna follow you
@UrsBaumgartner-md7nv
6 ай бұрын
You are the first and only one of many "experts" who know what he speaks about. I come to the Philis since 30+years and live here since nearly 20. I know what I m speaking about.....and I say: you are still young but wise enough to see and describe the truth👍
@dennisgordon7767
2 жыл бұрын
this is a great video man and from someone so young. im 37 and your second point is right on - im living on an island in phu quoc in vietnam and no one here wants to rush and accomplish anything really. but i went to saigon for a month and the city's buzz made me start thinking about all the things i need to do. its is def dangerous to coast in a chill place.. kind of like quicksand. same time i cant stand the cities now so this is complicated issues.
@glennhiggins5425
Жыл бұрын
G' day Evan, new subscriber here. Thanks for your advice, look forward to seeing more videos from you. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
@GUITARTIME2024
2 жыл бұрын
Good video. Just a tip: weary, wary and aware are 3 different words with different meanings.
@fedgie7277
2 жыл бұрын
Very insightful Evan. Thank you . I'll forward this to my delusional friends who thinks they can live like a King and Queen in the Philippines. Oh you forgot to tackle if expat will get Sick ... the Hospitals charges are ridiculous 🙄
@beatglauser9444
Жыл бұрын
Yeah: Many older guys who emigrated to the Philippines had to leave as they got very sick. And hospitals are expensive even in the Philippines I ended up in intensive care about ten years back on a long vacation. It drained our budget radically within a few days.
@antoniorangel5011
7 ай бұрын
I like your videos, you always give good advices. I just subscribed. I am thinking about retiring in the Philippines. Keep up the good work.
@briteness
2 жыл бұрын
Your advice sounds pretty good. A lot of it is similar to good advice for expats in many countries.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@manilamartin1001
2 жыл бұрын
Please do a video on free time. I recommend guys to volunteer in the community. We have habitat for humanity, philipppine red cross. Local churches. Where do others volunteer?
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Just wrote down your video suggestion. Coming up!
@thnaykhwam2425
2 жыл бұрын
If u decide to build a house or have a farmland Batangas would b a good option, very reasonable priced lots available too. Beach is just a few minutes away . Cavite too like Silang...
@Jopacob
2 жыл бұрын
Concise, detailed and honest. Thank you
@markmene1975
2 жыл бұрын
I met my exwife at a bar/club ..They are beautiful ! My problem is I like beautiful and hot ! Damn those bars and clubs ! lol
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
😂 hard to resist huh? Feel your pain. At least now you know.
@BpGregor
2 жыл бұрын
I think one of the best places to meet nice Filipinas are in those outlying provinces. They understand life a lot more than those girls sitting in the bars.
@Blog-os3kh
2 жыл бұрын
Then you will need $1,000,000 for your budget 😂😂😂 living in that area.
@jimbob276
2 жыл бұрын
Worst place to meet a pinay
@chadanderson4121
2 жыл бұрын
Love this Video! Don't fully settle down is great advice! Its good to go back home to USA for 2-3 months to reset and get your focus on building more income .. Even if working online.
@michaelfeehily5926
2 жыл бұрын
@Great channel great advice New Sub lol
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael, hope you enjoy the other vids
@wek3000
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for been realistic about suggestion!!!
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
No worries!
@michaelforehand2350
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. Many thanks for the valuable insight and info.
@geraldfirme1213
2 жыл бұрын
GOD BLESS YOU for your HONESTY!!!
@katana2665
2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Thank you for sharing.
@DefendUSA1776
2 жыл бұрын
The best way to make one million dollars in the Philippines is to start with two million dollars. Do not EVER give money to any beggar. Some are addicts, others are scams set up by criminals. Some are sincere, but you are much better off finding a sincere charity and helping them to help the people.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
You got that right.
@casablanca5382
2 жыл бұрын
We live in Samar with my husband for 400 euros monthly food allowance and that's enough for us..we have our own small house
@dazzaustralia4618
2 жыл бұрын
Keeping it real ! Good work 👍
@moovitalong
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know where you live but I will be arriving in Cebu next week and would be honored to invite you to lunch. A simple thank you for your inciteful information. Well done, well done indeed
@marvinphillips1326
2 жыл бұрын
Very good advice!
@nickquest534
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video expats need to really listen one thing that gets me is when other channels say how Filipina are well that's not true if it is why go to the Philippines to met a Filipina there is Filipina in the united states'too the Truth is not all Filipina are the same
@TheSavvyExpat
Жыл бұрын
Big time Nick.
@AlinSabo
2 жыл бұрын
such a wise video. Thx
@DavidLMT.Rocks.
2 жыл бұрын
Great video I remember the time I hopped in a cab went a couple miles he said 18000 pesos and me not understanding the concept of the money I gave it to him. Sometimes you want to trust people thinking they wouldn't let you down. However there are good and bad in every group no matter what planet you're on.
@leesmith7127
Жыл бұрын
💯 FACTS. Salamat
@theforgotten5661
2 жыл бұрын
When we say everything is cheaper in the Philippines we mean that you don't need a car you don't need car insurance you don't need to buy gas you can get in a jeep and pay a dollar to go somewhere or even a bus and as far as renting a place you can rent a place for $300 in the Philippines but it will cost you $1,200 in America and when we say cheap you can have cable satellite and your bill will be about $18 a month not $100 a month like in America those are the things we are talking about when we say you can live like a king in the Philippines and if you want to live cheaper you can always go to the market and buy your vegetables and fruits and meats and you'll still eat like a king and it'll be cheaper so for a single guy $1,000 is enough to live in the Philippines but not Manila which is pure dirt or any big city like Cebu but you can live 30 minutes away from Cebu City and have a nice life with rent a townhouse close to a beach or about $250 a month if you want to add groceries on top of that add another 300 a month electricity with air conditioning $200 a month any other bills like cable internet figure $40 a month there you go that's your total bills except for if you want to go someplace you can pay a dollar or $2 I go to the city on a bus or a jeepney so yes you can live on $1,000 or even less and as everybody knows $1,000 in America will get you just about nothing be lucky to even pay your rent on $1,000 in America so yes you will live like a king compared to living in poverty in America
@albertsammut433
2 жыл бұрын
I found out through 40 years of traveling that MOST filipinas prefer their partners to be faithful in God just by asking them directly. .Many expats say I talk rubbish and filipinas will go with any guy as long as hes got money to support her and her family..Can we do a video on filipinas preferences on the type of men they MOSTLY admire?
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
You got that right Albert. While their are Filipinas looking for a man with the dough, I find most want a Godly man that aligns with their morals. I'm going to interview Filipinas and ask them so that you can hear from them.
@albertsammut433
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSavvyExpat Of course we will have filipina GOLD DIGGERS..but I'm talking about TRUE GENUINE LADIES who want a serious relationship and marriage and a family..Thanks for your offer on this video subject..No other vlogger on KZitem has covered this important topic that I know of..God bless
@manilamartin1001
2 жыл бұрын
I find water seeks its own level. Men match with women with similiar ideas
@mikga45
2 жыл бұрын
Philippines woman hate cheaters the good ones. Bar girl could care less. A good woman from the Philippines will not share her man with others. If they are only interested in you taking care of their family you have the wrong girl. Give small amount for her family, maybe 5 or 6000 peso a month. If more she is using u as a cash cow, walk away.
@JohnSmith-oj9gw
2 жыл бұрын
I did a detailed comparison of like items from a low cost U.S. location to Cebu. It is roughly 25% cheaper overall to lead a upper middle class U.S. lifestyle. Make no mistake it costs $8000 U.S. dollars a month to live an equal upper middle class U.S. lifestyle. It also takes at least $125,000 U.S. to get set up.
@julielinden4300
Жыл бұрын
You do a great job!
@duncanyourmate2433
2 жыл бұрын
thank you , you covered a lot of information , living in a barrio in Talac definitley drained , my brain , include in your next , that divorce is impossible , local to local , annulment ,,maybe after joining the beaucratic circus , take care
@micahthompson3762
Жыл бұрын
Good advice.
@OblioArrowgood
6 ай бұрын
What about us expats with less than $1000 monthly budget? I really need help here. I'm stuck in Mindanao and hate it.
@CoolioBeans
2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!
@marcelineleee
2 жыл бұрын
We're currently living in Shanghai and we want to slow down in the Philippines. A year here in Shanghai feels like a month.
@bayareatanders
2 жыл бұрын
When on vacation there I spend $1000 per week. I normally stay from 3 to 4 weeks. I have been going there annually since 2011 except during the pandemic years. Im going there again in a month from now flying from SFO.
@michaelfeehily5926
2 жыл бұрын
Q how do we get rid of hearing those dam roosters crowing every 5 minutes every day haha...noise drives me insane haha I need my sleep.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Eat em
@devonferris
2 жыл бұрын
ANother great advice.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Devon
@markking3755
2 жыл бұрын
you may not live like a king but you will live lot better then you would in the coutry you are coming from like the U.S.A. and thats no bull S**T too
@billestep6804
2 жыл бұрын
Ok if your old enough to be your partners father she/he is with you for money. Some are better actors than others.
@MrWaterbugdesign
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Live like a king = not worth watching. Saying what viewers what to hear just so they can get a few more KZitem pennies. My fav is bananas. Expats will say food is very cheap and point to the price of bananas being super cheap...but after doing the currency conversion and kilo to lbs I see I pay the same or less here in Phoenix AZ.
@007thematrix007
2 жыл бұрын
it all boils down to expectations, can't expect the p.i. as the u.s. or other western countries,...but it's def. the closest in s.e. asia compared to other countries in that region
@gordon.Jacko1055
2 жыл бұрын
That’s good advise 😀
@ponypower8
2 жыл бұрын
A "simple, comfortable lifestyle" in the metro area can be reasonably attained at $1,000 per month. For $250-300, you can rent a decent 1-bedroom apartment in a safe, clean & nice neighborhood near a commercial or business district. BUT NOT the same level of course as townships like Bonifacio Global City or Eastwood City or Greenhills. But still in Metro Manila area. So that leaves you with still $700-750. for you to spend and budget for a month. Emphasis on the words *to budget* , NO splurging or crazy spending ok? Example, going to a small, basic, independently owned local or neighborhood gym INSTEAD of a Gold's Gym membership. Or buying local brands or store brands in the grocery INSTEAD of buying American brands. Or say, snacking at McDonald's INSTEAD of Shake Shack.
@abhaykedare7146
2 жыл бұрын
The average Social Security benefit is $1,657 per month in January 2022. The maximum possible Social Security benefit for someone who retires at full retirement age is $3,345 in 2022. Seems like the Philippines has surpassed the US.
@jasondurden7384
2 жыл бұрын
You know, it’s funny how you said other dude with the beachfront house had no motivation because everything is slow! Apparently it’s so slow he didn’t wanna do any crunches or working out of any kind, spending time working on improving his health at least!! I mean come on, it’s hot and humid, you need to move slow to survive Plus like myself, I play guitar, electric and acoustic so bring on the brownouts haha Internet? Why? I have a beautiful beach front house I mean come on🤣 Being a poor country boy from NC , I can’t wait to get my province on!!!
@jimbob276
2 жыл бұрын
Tim k is disgusting defrauded VA for his disability funds than he e-begs on his channel what a greedy con
@joeawk
Жыл бұрын
Young man, 1500/- is a good life in the Philippines for anyone. Not everyone lives as high life full-time. Most Westerners who come to live in ASEAN are not well off but are looking for lower costs of living.
@lgerkin4500
2 жыл бұрын
100% accurate
@paulfredrickson2181
4 ай бұрын
Good Advice on Bad Advice.
@alphaomega6365
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of comments here commended you saying that fifteen hundred is a decent amount of budget. I have to beg to disagree because fifteen hundred or 75,000 pesos is way too much to live a decent life most especially if you live in a province. Here are the reasons why: 1. The average salary of Filipino is P 15, 000 or 300 dollars per month. Although it's not really enough some managed to budget it and allocate certain portions to food, electricity, water, and transportation. Receiving a salary like 1000 dollars is living the lifestyle of class C+ or B- family. I know you're an expat and your lifestyle is different but I am just giving you basic knowledge of Filipino lifestyle. 2. Second, lifestyle. If you maintain your western lifestyle and do not blend in the environment you live in, it will certainly cost you a lot of money. Imagine, buying a Brazilian rib eye that costs 1000 in a supermarket in Makati or BGC? Average Filipinos do not buy it. Live like locals to a certain extent. Ask them how they budget their money. We buy at wet markets for cheaper prices and fresh produce. We eat out once a week or twice a month. We love Divisoria and Baclaran. Also, an average salary for a housemaid is 7k. You give 10k if your rich. In provinces, you can get a maid for 5k or less. Electricity can be an issue since it costs a lot. An average family regardless of nationality pays around 7k. 3. I admire your honesty and I beleive that your lifestyle is one of your bases for saying that 75000 pesos is a decent budget. but I'm telling you. It's way too high. for a Filipino family, 75k is a lifestyle for a rich family like the ones in BGC :)
@rosegarden0988
2 жыл бұрын
True! Not dirt cheap. Not $100/mo for domestic help.
@kelloncupid
2 жыл бұрын
To visit only not to live, How can I live where will my money come from how will I be able to support myself and family. Hum retirement and vacation only.
@Anthony__420
2 жыл бұрын
6k should be like a king for sure
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
without a doubt
@robotone2812
2 жыл бұрын
Wait… your name is Evan?
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@foxthx1138
2 жыл бұрын
#5 I can agree . I know an old man down the street where I live here in the Philippines who gives me " evil eye" whenever he sees me. I tried to be polite and say "Hi" but he just stares at me . Good thing I just retired from a job where I had to deal with difficult people . It did freak my flipina wife out though.
@williamwarren1466
2 жыл бұрын
Has here in us is 415 usd per gallon
@dontrump9769
2 жыл бұрын
Ambition will be the end of you.
@terrydelve4988
2 жыл бұрын
2000 a month is good for me , I live a quiet life style
@chazworm3
2 жыл бұрын
a common saying among ex-pats in my home in Negros Oriental is “you know how to make a million dollars in the Philippines?? bring two million.”
@sonnygram9457
Жыл бұрын
$3,000 is minimum
@grandpa6650
Жыл бұрын
??? WHO WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER?
@jes2731
2 жыл бұрын
Back in the day when I was stationed in the Philippines (NAS Cubi Pt.) before the bases closed, and the peso rate was P20 to the dollar. Me the lonely E-4 making $714 a payday... Not even back then did I think I was living like a king. I did keep an off base apartment the whole 3 yeas I was stationed there, and a car and finally a motorcycle, but I wasn't raining in any left over cash by the end of the pay period. It was the best years of my young adulthood life and I did meet Mrs. right, and we'll be celebrating anniversary #31 later this year. We've started to gear down for retirement and are both looking forward to the quiet life of the Philippines in the next 18 months or so, and yes, we'll be in the more than comfortable living life style $$ range if we so choose so, but I am looking forward to the slower provincial life. !!!-MABUHAY-!!!
@ThuyPham-lr5dc
Жыл бұрын
Shit River commando
@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354
2 жыл бұрын
Evan, you are wise beyond your years. Your growing up in a western lifestyle and then moving to the Philippines at a fairly young age gives you an unique and interesting viewpoint. You are the youngest vlogger I’m subscribed to and I like your advise and insight. Thanks for sharing!
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that Gary 🙏 glad I can provide some insight for you my friend.
@jenserikjohansson6228
2 жыл бұрын
Agri
@roninbushito
2 жыл бұрын
I agree thats why I subscribed to Evan. Im tired of listening to Joe blow who just moved to PH 3 months ago and has never encountered a filipino in his life in the US lol.
@surfboy344
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Evan for another great video. Could you do a video on the best ways to help the needy there. Some of us are charitably inclined and with your caveats, I would be interested in knowing from your perspective on the best ways to help people there. Thanks again. God bless you and your family.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Coming up Jimbo! We have some experience in that area so I have been pondering on a lot of good tips for doing that. God bless.
@TheOriginalRick
2 жыл бұрын
Working thru the locals is really the best way. They know the needs, and the people. For example, our cousins provide a food bank for the needy in their province. The past two years have hit many families really hard, and struggles to even survive have turned into a daily challenge. There is zero dollars used for administration, and everything they receive goes directly into providing the necessary food for families. Looking around the local area should provide you with a similar opportunity to work with the Filipinos who are taking care of their extended communities on some type of project.
@MG77740
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this guy’s advice. I was in Manila in 2002 and got into a few really great conversations. I was always very careful about being too opinionated. I usually let the other person set the direction of conversation which I think is a good way to have rewarding conversation.
@timsannicolas7562
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Savvy Expat. I totally agreed with you. I’ve been to the PH many times for many different reasons. I couldn’t agree with you that meeting locals are amazingly friendly. Monthly expenditures of 2,500 or more would be a reasonable lifestyle. Besides, things and services will continue to increase. Great advices.
@levaann
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not even an expat I'm a local Filipino and I subscribed because you're very interesting to listen to! Straight to the point, concise without sounding boring. Good work sir!
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@throughblindeyesmyphilippi2015
2 жыл бұрын
Outside of Metro Manilla $1,000 a month is more than enough as long as you live a moderate lifestyle and not beyond your means. Yes $1,500 and up is more ideal but not necessary based on my research, investigations, and talking with a local (my Filipina) for the past 21 months. This is not a one size fits all thing. Some can live off from much less than others. But all in all no I would not come to live there with less than $1,000 a month for me personally
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Very true. To each their own.
@LR-je7nn
2 жыл бұрын
Well I can understand Duterte better than Biden.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
😂 your killing me
@LR-je7nn
2 жыл бұрын
I gave you some advice on how to live longer in another comment. I think you already know it though.
@LR-je7nn
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSavvyExpat I know, it's my favorite source of entertainment listening to Biden trying to complete a sentence.
@waterheaterservices
2 жыл бұрын
Rhode Island is going to pay a heavy price for invading Utah
@LR-je7nn
2 жыл бұрын
@@waterheaterservices Ain't gonna happen, There's not enough gas in the United States. Let's go Brandon and Cackles and Fauci and Pelosi and Mitch and Totalitarian governments and Romney..
@rephillips56
2 жыл бұрын
Cebu is the best! I love Landers and Ayala mall. Retiring in the Philippines is the safest and highest quality of life.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
And extremely affordable I might add!
@roninbushito
2 жыл бұрын
This is what I call quality content not some random trust fund baby vlogging about their staycation in the PH "juicy vlogs" "making it happen" and others.
@sterlingmad7763
2 жыл бұрын
Agree 100% good video and good advice. Not much difference in the cost of living between the PH and the West if you want to live a half descent life.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@kjmkhulit1331
2 жыл бұрын
At kung maarte kayo sa uri ng pamumuhay namin , d wag kayong pumunta dito ,
@LR-je7nn
2 жыл бұрын
So you want to live a healthy life in the Philippines. Walk the beaches barefoot in the Wet sand and stop eating when you go over the weight you want to be. Calorie restriction is the only thing that has been proven to increase your lifespan.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Fasting or Intermittent Fasting helps a lot.
@waterheaterservices
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSavvyExpat Fasting is amazing
@LR-je7nn
2 жыл бұрын
@@waterheaterservices Hi Jim, My longest fasts were a couple of five day fast. I would never do that again unless I was at a clinic like True North in California. I believe most healthy young people can do a three day fast without a problem. Older people should limit their fast to no more than 40 hours according to a fairly recent Stanford study.
@LR-je7nn
2 жыл бұрын
That study might have been at UCLA under Valter Longo.
@LR-je7nn
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to go to True North, but was told they don't accept anyone 65 or older. There is a guy on the North Shore about 35 miles north of Hilo who use to have a fasting clinic.
@M.E.T.R.O.11.11
2 жыл бұрын
Great advice. I’m currently vacationing in the Philippines and everything this guy said is 💯% true.
@budphillips8235
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You Evan, I agree I'm going to be retiring and hope to be involved in helping the underprivileged, I'm looking at Cebu or Naga, I have an opportunity to start a small business with a partner
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Good for you Bud. Hoping all goes well with your endeavors. God bless.
@budphillips8235
2 жыл бұрын
Well that all went sideways fast, I guess I'm refocusing on Cebu or Davao, just staying focused
@Abelius
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely spot on. But it still takes a cool mind to accept the truths you've just told, before going there and fail in two, three... or all of them simultaneously, haha!
@spiritualexercise265
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting first things first. My favorite KZitemrs have become my not so favorite by always building a new house, out spending money like crazy and avoiding typhoon relief by fleeing to safer islands. Sad but true... we can assimilate into the culture and enjoy the people and places without being extravagant.
@darrylk808
2 жыл бұрын
How about a video on how you ended up in the Philippines from Chicago? I know you moved with your family, but maybe ask your parents things...I'm interested because I'm probably your parents age. I am looking for investing in a foreign country (need to diversify outside the US in case SHTF). But I'm not Filipino or probably will never be able to get a Philippine's passport... 1. are both your parents Filipino? two sides of the family from the Philippines? If not how was the non-Filipino convinced to make the move? 2. what triggered your parents to make the move? Maybe their parents getting older? Had enough of the USA? Better opportunities for growth in a up and coming country? 3. how did they know they could financially afford to make the move? Or are they planning on working in the Philippines or starting a business? 4. what kind of school are you guys going to? (don't name the school) International schools? local schools? 5. what are your parents sources of income? (no need specifics) Have social security? passive income from investments? 6. what is the monthly spend for your sized family? Are you renting or did you buy? Is any or all of your family a dual citizen of both USA and Philippines? I'm just curious and think it would make a different video than all those old single guys that moved there living on social security.
@kayflip2233
2 жыл бұрын
He didn't move from the Philippines. He was born in America.
@darrylk808
2 жыл бұрын
@@kayflip2233 ? moved from Chicago to the Philippines. Why?
@kayflip2233
2 жыл бұрын
@@darrylk808 Family, better scenery, low crime, low cost of living, geoarbitrage with US savings / remote work etc. Tons of reasons.
@nadiaexplores6489
2 жыл бұрын
If you're looking to invest in the Philippines, foreigners are not allowed to own land here but can own condominiums. Real estate is very expensive in Metro Manila and just keeps on increasing unlike in the US where it's more volatile. A middle income class worker can't afford to buy a house and lot in Metro Manila with the very low salaries unless one is amenable to living in the slums with a high crime rate. In the US, a middle class income worker can buy acres of land depending on the state.
@johnclark7973
2 жыл бұрын
#1 and #4 resonated with me. I always laugh when I see people say they are going to live in $500 to $1,000 usd/mo in the Philippines. I guess they are gonna eat roadkill every meal and wipe their behinds with leaves. Lol. 🤷♂️ And I used to wonder would I chose living there on a beach or live in the city, but you totally made sense here about living in Metro Manila with all the modern conveniences, and still having access to Cavite and Bantangas (for me on weekend trips to the beach). That is having best of both worlds. I think I would be bored out of my mind living fulltime in the province. So thank you for helping me come to this all important conclusion!
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely man, this how my family lives. We cannot bare living in the province full time, very boring and tasteless at times. But live in the metropolitan and go out to the beach on the weekends and you're set!
@joeriley2643
2 жыл бұрын
You are correct. Better have $2000 net . That’s after bills are paid .
@BEACHDUDE71
20 күн бұрын
Or more
@joeriley2643
20 күн бұрын
@@BEACHDUDE71 totally 👍 agree
@chuck9112
Жыл бұрын
I'm living in upper Antipolo, and we have a brand new 2-bed 2ba townhouse style apartment for $319.00 per month. I bought a used car, and I'm paying $150.00 per month we easily stay below $1,500. and we eat out a lot. 3 people. In California we needed 3k For the same level of lifestyle.
@markpeters9332
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, your monthly budget really depends on your way of living and where you live. For me, I like the province lifestyle and when I have gone on holiday there, I try to eat like a local, the calanderia etc. not like a westerner. For sure, if you have minimum $1.5k monthly budget, you can easily live in a province, but I have worked out I can live $750 AUD/month (not including rent) just living a simple non western lifestyle. And that is the key, to embrace the local lifestyle and live a simple life, for me anyway. Good video young man.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly Mark. Depends on the lifestyle.
@EasternDreamer615
2 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video, excellent work man.
@TheSavvyExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching as always brother 🙏
@skyramafoil
2 жыл бұрын
Wow what a revelation staying in slow island paradise losing drive is true. I suffer from this and now aware of it. Traveling is the spice of life.
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