COST OF LIVING from Different Perspectives in Dumaguete, Philippines
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@eduardohernandez4785 8 ай бұрын
$ 800 - $ 1000 monthly expense is already a comfortable living even for foreigners. The trick is to live away from highly urbanize cities like Metro Manila and lower down your craving of western style foods. Make a little adjustment to try local foods with once in a while dining at US or western restos. Also go for scooter or a mini van (multicabs) instead of a large pick-up truck for practical and easy to navigate travel. And lastly avoid living in your Filipina family's turf or you will end up supporting all of them including her nieces/nephews, unless you have a very big heart and open to help her family out.
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Well said, you definitely know what you are talking about 👍
@jamestopeka2236 4 ай бұрын
Yelp I agree
@byron8696 4 ай бұрын
You are right why come here to spend more money. Isn't it supposed to be to save money hell you should have stayed in your own country for that. I think they got some young wet box and went crazy. My wife doesn't like buying anything that's going to be expensive. Only thing I did for her mother was help her get eye surgery and the daughter that works in Ireland paid me back in 48hrs. It depends on how you present yourself. If you coming here just blowing money then you will get a partner that will help you spend. Just get a calculator and have some common sense. I spend 3k a month at the market and 3k in the grocery store. I don't buy junk food nor do i smoke or drink. I only went to Palaitium in 2010 before that in 1989. No bar girls, no parties, no high shopping bills, lights 3.5k, water 300php, gas 1k. Rent and car. And I save 1900-2000 a month. How hard is that. Remember no matter where you go young or old women have the same thing but just different owners.
@byron8696 4 ай бұрын
Oh i only buy with promos for food plane tickets (i caught a promo to Boracay for 1k) and hotel stay. Even my car was a promo.
@mommyjaneporter9463 3 ай бұрын
Make some business that you can earned to cover up the cost of food.thats what we do soon with my ausie hubby we owned a house now but not finished yet.we should make a plan b4 giving up everything .
@orto-ig9io 8 ай бұрын
Alex Kosh, you are an extremely rare specimen of an excellent interviewer who acts like a professional journalist. Big clap! 👏 Cheers from Southern Spain.
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm truly honored by your comment. Your support means a lot, and it's great to know that you enjoyed the interview 🇪🇸
@orto-ig9io 7 ай бұрын
My pleasure, Alex!👌@@Alex_Kosh
@lmcc0072 8 ай бұрын
$800 goes a lot further in the Philippines than it does in the United States. If that’s all that you have per month for retirement then you can still have a decent life in the Philippines. In America $800/month will either get you a spot on your friends sofa or living on the street. Of course, the more money that you have, the more comfortable you can live, but that goes for everywhere in the world. I know Filipino FAMILIES that live on $500/month and less. They still manage to send their kids to college too. Some say that you need $2k or $5k per month and up, but it just depends on how luxurious you want to live and how much traveling that you want to do. The bad thing about the Philippines is that they don’t have a safety net like they do in the States. In the States we have free food kitchens and hospitals can’t turn you away if you can’t pay.
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Well said. I wish all counties will establish this safety net
@sergot100462 8 ай бұрын
I think the time will come and social protection and good social security will be created in the Philippines! a matter of time. The Philippines is developing and it makes me happy!
@totoybancaso2599 8 ай бұрын
@@sergot100462not unless the people running the governmet are not corrupt it might happen but it is not the case I opine. They are all greedy and selfish.
@piacash5216 5 ай бұрын
@@sergot100462Philippine is not doing That unless they get Rid of this Corrupt Government…
@jamestopeka2236 4 ай бұрын
It sure does , foreigners are living here on less too . My monthly utilities cost about 4k pesos a month in Solano Nueva Vizcaya Philippines region 2 .
@alexd8933 Ай бұрын
The first guys budget is a total joke, thanks for including him so people will know that is NOT how to do it.
@makiavelli6101 3 ай бұрын
I like the way you gathered many experiences from people on the topic and then put it all in one video......thanks
@ronnelacido1711 8 ай бұрын
Different lifestyles, different cities, different needs. It may be $700 or $2,500 per month as long as you can afford it without going into unnecessary debt nor discomfort, then it's fine.
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment and kind words.
@carllsn8 8 ай бұрын
Great job, Alex, both informational and entertaining. Your drone work is very nice!
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much my friend, it's exactly what I tried to make
@dumbmutts.7758 8 ай бұрын
I live in Davao but have no costs except electric, internet as we own our house. We have solar and a deep well. I am currently working in Clark and rent a brand new, fully furnished studio apartment, with swimming pool and security. I pay 15k rent and about 2k electric, internet costs me 600 peso a month. I budget for food, laundry (2000 peso per month as 1 guy said is extreme) of which costs me 150 peso per week for laundry. I budget 30K a month and usually save a bout 10 K. I have lived here 25 years and yes you can survive very well on 1k USD per month. The guy from SF who spends 40k on groceries and 20K eating out , for 2 people, is either being ripped off or mistaken. For instance I bought 1 kg of rump steak in SM today and it was 470 peso. and that's good for 3 meals. To live a life that will give you a decent standard of living would be 100k pesos. Travel locally, a trike where I live is 15 peso, a jeepney ride of about 15km to Davao City center is 30 pesos.
@78swats 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, good to know that. My budget is 1500 USD. And I saw this couple on the video able to live within that budget.
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@stevesilver7437 3 ай бұрын
Yes the older guy at the beginning was getting ripped off!😢
@florentinocruz5856 19 күн бұрын
This guy has heart and other medical issues, and wants to maintain a high class living in the Philippines, including his groceries. He buys his groceries/steaks in higher class shopping centers. That's why his costs of living is high.
@markledesma2396 8 ай бұрын
Back in 2011 my 1-bedroom apt in Los Angeles was $900, in the Philippines I can live on less than $800 a month, having my own place saves me on accommodation and being dual saves me visa fees, shopping mostly at a local (public) market and cooking at home brings additional savings, I have a maid though who takes care of laundry, change my sheets, wash dishes and cleans the bathroom which gives me more time for myself. Of course once my social kicks in then I can splurge a little.
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@KevinVenturePhilippines 3 ай бұрын
First bro was like "You can't live on $800 a month unless you are homeless and only eat rice!!" then you show the chill guy with the Mickey Mouse shirt and he has a nice little house with a yard near the ocean and a wife and kids on $800 a month! LOL. Rich people crack me up. Awesome video as always!
@Alex_Kosh 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video
@johne1743 2 ай бұрын
I don't think he was rich. He was just a high maintenance guy. Dude has 9 medications, regular doctor checks and extra allowance to his wife.
@KevinVenturePhilippines Ай бұрын
@@johne1743 That makes sense. But I tend to put anyone that thinks it takes a lot of money to be happy into the category of "Rich". There are probably better words for it. Maybe "Arrogant, cocky, spoiled" etc. I live on less than $1K in America easily and am quite happy, so there it will be even less. I have 5 vehicles, land, and many toys including over $10K in camera gear alone, but I don't try and make others feel badly for living on less money. It seems kind of like a "Bully" ot "Elitist" move to me. And most vloggers do it constantly.
@kokalti 8 ай бұрын
First guy makes no sense. Not everyone is on 100 different medications. I live on $2500 total in the US and that is renting a nice house and eating whatever I want. So I don't see why my budget cant be between $600-$700 there.
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
That's why I recorded different perspectives so people will have a better understanding of life here
@kokalti 7 ай бұрын
@@a39666 Amen to that! Im 37 and I think keeping costs down is easier for us. Boomers need all the comforts. And they say our generation is spoiled.
@notsure1135 6 ай бұрын
@@kokalticorpulent blowhards…
@iBarber504 6 ай бұрын
@@a39666Yes! First guy is crazy and to me his wife is lazy, because it’s no way we are spending that type of money. We are going to get your fat ass healthy, bc all that medication he is on, that can be eliminated by eating healthy and working it. It doesn’t have to be nothing strenuous but just get that lump of a body moving.
@k9companion231 4 ай бұрын
The first guy makes perfect sense. You have initial set up fees for transitioning into the country. Sustainability is an individual concept. The sweet-spot budget is 2K to 3K and having medical coverage. Without a steady stream budget you are setting yourself up for failure.
@janeochotorena4272 8 ай бұрын
You can actually live in the Philippines for a $500-$600 a month depending on how u guys live. Basically, it’s you’re lifestyle. Cities/ municipalities or towns matters. Big cities is of course very expensive to live like in Manila and cebu. In my case, I spent $1000-$1200 (helper’s salary included 145$/month )for 5 people in the house in a month living comfortably.(house isn’t included,we own it) If living alone then $500 -$600 would be enough for a simple life.
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@jamestopeka2236 4 ай бұрын
Yelp
@KevinVenturePhilippines Ай бұрын
Thank you, and that is what I plan on doing. So many people saying you need $1500 minimum, well, perhaps they don't like to cook at home like I do, or spend $4K on a scooter when they can get a good local SkyGo scooter for $1K, etc.
@jamestopeka2236 Ай бұрын
@@KevinVenturePhilippines I've lived in Solano Nueva Vizcaya on our 10 year and my bills are internet with tv 1,150 pesos , water about 350 pesos , electric if not run ac 2500 pesos , if run ac it's double that , food for 3 cooking 3 meals a day for 3 people is about 3k to 3500 pesos a week . My 6 months visa is 7500 pesos and my year alien card is 1500 pesos a year , propane for the month 950 pesos , gas for scooter is about 1,000 pesos . We spend about 2k a month on soap and things like that . I save a lot incase of an emergency because here it's cash or no see the doctor , I can go to the doctor and it's 600 pesos and blood test is 400 pesos . My medication cost 500 pesos for 100 days . I rented a few years And it was an apartment 2 bedroom I paid 6k a month until 2017 we built a 4 bedroom with 2 bath house with a sari sari store and no more rent . The rate was mid 40's when we built and I have 200 meters lot with 100 sq meters house and a 50 sq meters parking . All cost 1.6 million pesos . It would probably be closer to 2 million now to do that .
@alexel5745 8 ай бұрын
Hey Alex, I really enjoyed my favorite topic video ))) One of the nice things about Philippines - you can live on any budget...
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Absolutely true. I'm glad that you enjoyed it))
@macscotty9997 8 ай бұрын
You can die on any budget without health insurance.
@piacash5216 5 ай бұрын
@@macscotty9997But if you Are A U.S. Veteran The Have 2 Good Hospitals in Manila and CLARK AIRBASE FORMER US MILITARY 1 Hour Away From Manila …. And if you Have money Not a Problem to go to The Doctor , Unless is Not Major Health Issues The Cost you 😂😅😂 ✌️
@frankkluz9787 7 ай бұрын
WOW > I'm an old American and I am impressed with your ability Alex to adapt to their culture ! Here I am 'alone' and wondering if I can live on my $1500 income in a cheap city over there somewhere ? -- My health isn't the best but I would prefer to die over there where it's much warmer and a lot cheaper ! Winters are hard on my old body and heating bills are expensive. Food costs twice as much also !!! I expect to be more 'comfortable' and enjoy the weather and the people. Appreciate your sharing how you can live there if you want to or have to.
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you. I think it's possible and you can hire a caregiver for 10-20$ per day, who also can cook for you
@frankkluz9787 6 ай бұрын
@tropicXplorer Thank you for your input ! -- Need all I can get. -- Likely will move there sometime in 2024 if I am able. Looking @ Tagaytay where it's much cooler at 2000 feet elevation or Lipa City @ 1000 feet - both very scenic & Lipa is super cheap. Both are an easy day trip to Manila for fun or very good medical. Trace Martires is another area I'll be looking at - all easy access to Manila. Been in touch with some expats there already. May do a month in all 3 places ? - - - Thanks for the well wishes & best of luck right back to ya !!!
@piacash5216 5 ай бұрын
@@frankkluz9787That’s Good Sir you did your Homework or Research and if You Are A Veteran They Have a VA Hospital in Manila and Clark Too in Manila They have a Lot of Good Hospitals like Makati Medical and St LUKE Hospital…. Good luck Sir 🙏🙏🙏✌️
@stephendunn2860 4 ай бұрын
@@frankkluz9787I live in Cavite - close to Lipa and Tagaytay. Tagaytay is much cooler - about 6 degrees cooler on average. It makes a big difference during summer. I think cost is pretty comparable between the two. Traffic is worse in Tagaytay but only during weekends. I’m sure you will like both.
@jesustiglao4048 8 ай бұрын
That accounting of the guy from America is not representative of the average cost of living in the Phil. A 800US dollar will give you a relatively comfortable lifestyle if you do not indulge on too much luxuries?
@JojieCerteza 8 ай бұрын
It depends on lifestyle - house maids earn like 5-10k pesos a month --- that's like 200 dollars per mnth.. but we won't be using that as a sample we'll use 30k pesos instead as it's more realistic (sort of)... that's like 600 dollars? maybe?? it's all about lifestyle -- people who earned and lived in dollar country worlds, that would be limiting - one could say survival mode -- and that's not a life..
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@baruahsaph970 8 ай бұрын
All of you are precisely correct hahaha,,,,even the poor Filipinos can live for 50 pesos daily budget 😊😊
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment and kind words.
@sarahhonorio9419 5 ай бұрын
I'm a Filipino and you're right 😅
@jamestopeka2236 4 ай бұрын
Millions do that every day here .
@NinjaGreenScreen_NGS 20 күн бұрын
can’t wait to go
@christaylor7049 8 ай бұрын
Of course you can, as long as you don't want to live like entitled foreigner from the USA forget the expensive coffee shops and rip off bars
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@user-jv5rj7md4o 4 ай бұрын
It is more economical if you have backyard vegetable garden as it has only two Seasons in the Philippines. Me and my husband decided to live in the Philippines for good soon as we both are already retired.
@luisdelafuente670 8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
WOW! We just wanted to say a Giant thank you for your continued support! Your consistent super thanks comments mean the world to us. We're deeply thankful to have you as part of our community.
@elenkakomsomolka9460 8 ай бұрын
You took very beautiful views, I wanted to go to our shore again....
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, you're welcome here☺️
@EfralynVailoces 4 ай бұрын
Congratulations 👏👏 wow. Great Job Alex and Wife. 👏
@cowboymcq6711 8 ай бұрын
Cool video dude thanks alot Big help
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support, I'm glad that it was helpful 👍
@Derickandlannyfpv 4 ай бұрын
nice drone shots looks great there..
@Alex_Kosh 4 ай бұрын
Thank you, nice to hear it from someone who knows about drones
@kateldridge5277 8 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your pregnancy ❤
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support 😊
@OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Alex! Have a great weekend!
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, Ohana, for watching and have a great weekend as well
@Grandpa_Mike 8 ай бұрын
Very nice vlog👍🏼
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support 🙏
@thegem3588 4 ай бұрын
It boils down to lifestyle as well - if you want to live a simple life (roof over your head, very basic food, utilities) you can do it under 1K
@airwess3369 20 күн бұрын
I spend about 250,000 pesos per year to support my wife's and I living expenses equal to a typical middle income lifestyle. But then I spend another 1,000,000 pesos a year on improving the land and buildings and motorbikes and cars and appliances and electronics and etc., etc. Hopefully in another 20 years my compound will be complete.
@jackwill3578 6 ай бұрын
I HAVE A SMALL MOUNTAIN FARM ......(FOR RENT)...... IN THE MOUNTAINS OF CEBU, ONE BEDROOM HOUSE WITH GARDEN ON ROOF AND FANTASTIC VIEWS ! WE HAD 70 DUCKS, RABBITS, CEMENT TILAPIA POND, BANANAS, OTHER FRUIT TREES, BIG GARDEN AREA, OWN WELL, GATED, NEW CEMENT ROAD UP TO THE VILLAGE. THIS PLACE CAN MAKE AN INCOME ! SO MUCH LEMON GRASS WE PLANTED, LOTS OF ALOE PLANTS, HAD SOME GRAPES, WE HAD 2000 STRAWBERRY PLANTS AT ONE TIME ! WE WILL BE BACK BUT MAYBE IN 5 YRS.
@Alex_Kosh 6 ай бұрын
Nice 👍
@globoliver9697 5 ай бұрын
Please don't shout in your comments.
@jackwill3578 5 ай бұрын
HA HA HA WHAT A FOOL ! YOU CAN'T HEAR TYPING ? CAN YOU ? I AM ALMOST BLIND AND IT HELPS ME !@@globoliver9697
@jackwill3578 5 ай бұрын
JUST THINK OF ME OF A BLIND OLD REBEL ! @@globoliver9697
@JulienSorelEatsSabras 4 ай бұрын
easy on the old folks! @@globoliver9697
@billywalker1924 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your support.
@macscotty9997 8 ай бұрын
A person needs triple of that amount (2500=3000) to have a "good quality" life in a city! I have lived in The Philippines for over 8 years.
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and your opinion
@frankkluz9787 8 ай бұрын
People define 'good quality' differently. Primarily from what I can ascertain is because they are able to strictly define the difference between a want and a need ? Many would obviously see some portion of your definition as 'extravagant' and not needed ? Apparently satisfied with various amounts of - less ? Certainly location is some of that too from what I can tell. - Yet - many are "living" on $800 - $1500 in various locations and seemingly quite content when compared to the US ! -- ? --
@macscotty9997 8 ай бұрын
And, few people include health insurance. For seniors, we are talking $800.-$1,300. per month. @@frankkluz9787
@k9companion231 4 ай бұрын
Totally agree!
@jamestopeka2236 4 ай бұрын
On my 10 th year in the Philippines living in the province , I've never lived in the city and never will , even in America I lived in the west Virginia mountains . It's way cheaper here in the Philippines on my coal miners retirement than America 🇺🇸 and we live like king 🤴 and queen here on half my retirement . Thanks for letting me know about the city's. I only pass through Manila when coming or going to America .
@marysuzettecatipon6147 8 ай бұрын
Nice interview Alex
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you, Mary
@byron8696 4 ай бұрын
Wow this guy can't budget. 122k a month wow. Four people in my house new Toyota rent 15k. No bars no restaurant none of that spending he's talking about. I spend $700-$800 a month. I eat western food I take medication just went to the doctor I gain 30lbs. I buy at Landers, Market Market. All you need is a calculator. I been here for 15yrs and I have never spent more that $900 per month. Has these guys ever heard of promos for flights, hotels, cars ect. Come on man these guys are giving trick prices. They are talking buying bar girls just unnecessary spending. I live good. My SSDI $2839 a month I save atleast $1900 to $2000. I still buy my Prada cologne and other things. Maybe two years you will see these same guys homeless because of mismanagement of their money
@NPRNTVChannel 4 ай бұрын
Good info for anyone who wants to stay short or for good in the Philippines. There are variety of cheaper choices maybe available mostly in the rural areas half to an hour drive from town or city center especially in Mindanao and less developed areas in the province.
@erlindakahn2831 8 ай бұрын
Congratulations Alex and your wife! So happy for you both. When is the baby due?
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support ☺️ february - march
@user-yr6li4vg8v Ай бұрын
Your numbers are honest, most people wont admit they spend that much.
@fernandolapitan197 8 ай бұрын
Yeah! Save money for the future. ✅👍👌❤️
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@TRUMP1-xw8kx 4 ай бұрын
Nice scooter RD. Is it the Mio Gear Standard or S? Saw a view vids back you're staying permanently in the Phils. Good move man, getting out of the US was smart. Stay safe brother.
@sjgs5054 4 ай бұрын
My only comment: please stay fit & healthy. Hospitals & medical staff there will not lift a finger when patient cannot pay. Sadly, money first before treatment. True or False?
@nlf17 3 ай бұрын
Same in Thailand.
@ronnieramos7070 2 ай бұрын
Im naturaluzed filipino US citizen and i worked in US postal service for 30 yrs and retiring next june 2024 and plan to live either in cebu or cagayan de oro or dumaguete with my pension in US postal service and social security my frends here in US said i gonna live like a king which i expected so let retire in the philippines
@Andy_Pandy2000 Ай бұрын
This just proves there is no such thing as an average budget. Everyone has a different idea of what is necessary to live on.
@jims3114 4 ай бұрын
The senior's breakdown was excellent rather than the pie in the sky other estimates we see.
@Alex_Kosh 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching
@vmigop 3 ай бұрын
Reason why he’s still sick is he refuses to eat the Filipino diet.
@titodongplaylist2076 8 ай бұрын
Just notice Alex your body is getting muscular, good for you...Anyway, congratulations on your baby to come out very soon...God bless!
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and your support
@notsure1135 6 ай бұрын
All I need is 600g of chuck steak, salt, pepper, rosemary, garlic, butter and some animal fats with which to cook. $14 a meal here in Australia. Alternative days I need 300g chicken thigh, double cream, onions, mushrooms, lemon juice, white wine, chicken stock, garlic, butter and some animal fats with which to cook. $7 a meal here in Australia at home. Second meal on both days is six scrambled eggs. I spend $20 on Indian food on the Sunday. This is two days of food for me, if I multiply this by three what would this cost in pesos? So maybe here it is about $89. Which is 3240php and $58.50USD.
@Alex_Kosh 6 ай бұрын
I have video on the channel about prices in grocery stores. It can help you with calculations
@notsure1135 6 ай бұрын
@@Alex_Kosh yeah, didn’t answer my question, but it was still interesting to watch. Maybe someone in the comments section might know.
@jamestopeka2236 4 ай бұрын
Here in Solano Nueva Vizcaya Philippines region 2 us 3 spend 3k pesos a week and that's cooking 3 meals a day , utilities run around 4k a month and propane cost 850 pesos a month so we save money here .
@user-mk3ug7pw6z 6 ай бұрын
Tagaytay is the 2nd coldest place in the Philippines.
@Alex_Kosh 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for additional information
@Coffewithsteve 4 ай бұрын
Valencia not even on top 5
@JulienSorelEatsSabras 4 ай бұрын
and that's where the waitress pulled my nose because she wanted her baby to have a big nose too. Love that place!
@RadicalSpikee 8 ай бұрын
If the first guy spent 2k on laundry why won't he simply buy washing machine?
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Good point
@ercarlojucaban7894 4 ай бұрын
I love this video ALEX .because I want retire there soon .. I'm learning from your video n others about monthly spending
@Alex_Kosh 4 ай бұрын
I'm glad that it was helpful
@motoringpinoy228 8 ай бұрын
Humidity saves lives! Dry hot climate without humidity is a cause for heatstroke much more than warm humid climate.🧠
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@Vhemhie83 6 ай бұрын
Owww just now i know 😮
@TampabayTodd 6 ай бұрын
First guy is not the typical expat. I make 150k in USA but I don’t even spend $60,000 a year in the USA. I bank it so I can go live in Philippines to spend maybe 3k a month. I won’t buy two cars, travel to USA multiple times etc
@Alex_Kosh 6 ай бұрын
I think he saved money in the past, now it is time to spend
@NapoleonDynamyte 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! What part of the Philippines do the second and third couple live in?
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Negros Oriental, Dumaguete area. All people from this video live not far then 20-30 km from each other and probably even less
@hsiaomei09 4 ай бұрын
This man is traveling, has meds to take, docs bills, cars n moto, plus his lux food , so it is his way of living, they have the money, so flaunt it if he wants. But some people have limit budget, if not, want to be frugal and prudent with their money.
@Servant_of_Christ 4 ай бұрын
Well I will live on my sailing yacht, I will have a yearly cost of living around $3500 including everything and Starlink internet as an luxury. Once a month I will sail out and catch fish until my freezer is full, that way I eat for free. My government pension is $2300 a month. I will save enormous money living in the Philippines. 🇸🇪
@bernadettebunton5567 2 ай бұрын
I am originally from the Philippines you are all lucky to be there. it is more expensive to live in the States nowadays than just our groceries and we eat out whenever we feel like it is over three thousand dollars our Electricity for a 3,000 square ft. house is over three hundred dollars gasoline and 2 car expenses plus insurance are over $5,000.00 a month.
@Alex_Kosh 2 ай бұрын
Come back 😉
@sergot100462 8 ай бұрын
Привет Алекс! спасибо за прекрасный интересный информативный ролик! желаю вам всего самого наилучшего, любви и умных, красивых, таких же лучезарных детей как вы с женой!🤗🤩
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Спасибо, Сергей, за теплые слова и вашу поддержку) желаю так же и вам всего наилучшего 😉
@budolbes1317 5 ай бұрын
@jackwill3578 where in Cebu and how much is the rent. Is the place ok for a retired sr couple. A Cebuano here from Los Angeles CA who wants to find a home base there for a time until we can build or buy our own home. Thank you.
@harrylen1688 8 ай бұрын
From the KZfaq vid's I have some understanding the cost of living in Phil -Thai I think the $800 -1000 per month is duable epecialy easyer in Phili , having a roof , food , media , also couple beers per other night @ the end of month could be savings $100 :) In US is $800 very difficult (impossible) without Gov Assistance. Of course to my understanding $2000 @ both Phil-Thai can be conservative but not painfull Monthly to Monthly + Always Minim Savings $ 5000 = for ☔days:)
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@amossnowdaharleyman9179 10 күн бұрын
Wife (from Cebu) and I reside in NE Texas. Zero debt and it costs us $80,000.00 a year to live extremely comfortably in a 3400ft2 house in town, a 64 acre rural property,and a high end mancave for me. A 1 ton Ram, a 3/4 ton Ford.a Jeep, and 4 Harley's. Taxes,insurance,healthcare are our biggest expenses.Food is about $800.00 a month. So, I asked my wife if relocating to PI could be an option. She was explicit in saying NO. To replicate our lifestyle would be $60,000.00 a year and my passion of high speed Harley rides of hundreds of un-interrupted mile rides are not possible there.And the whole island thing is unappealing to me. Really doesn't take long to explore an island. Then what?Texas is a big freaking state and even exploring it would take years and years. Toss in the whole U.S. and it takes lifetimes.
@georgepower7 8 ай бұрын
I’m glad I only eat one meal a day . That should help with the cost of food . Jeeez
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@berniemorales9072 8 ай бұрын
If you live some distance from the city
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Yes for me it's better to live on a distance from the city
@Exousia718 7 ай бұрын
Most people in the U.S. eat fast food.. usually McDonald's, Popeyes, Burger king, is not really healthy, that's why people in the U.S. are big . I think Filipinos are happy because they don't work that much..... thank you All and GOD Bless!!!
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@JulienSorelEatsSabras 4 ай бұрын
Damn you Jollibee!
@kristopherforeman4549 7 ай бұрын
If you already own your house and car free and clear in the Philippines, you can live super comfortable on 2000 USD in the Philippines. My monthly costs are the following Electricity for both of our houses is 120 USD My internet is 25 USD My Netflix is 20 USD My propane is 50 USD Our food bill is 800 USD And we buy alot of western stuff. So if you have a 2000 USD a month budget you live great, BUT I am married to a Filipina and we own all of our stuff outright. My retirement is 3200 USD a month after US taxes. So we live really good and bank alot.
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. I think it would be useful for future viewers
@subah007 5 ай бұрын
Good to hear the honest cost to live in PH
@Alex_Kosh 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching
@jamestopeka2236 4 ай бұрын
We live in Solano Nueva Vizcaya Philippines region 2 and our monthly utilities run around 4k pesos a month . That's water , internet with TV , electric and trash 🗑 . Food for us 3 is 3k pesos a week cooking 3 meals a day .
@dannycrain3485 4 ай бұрын
Do they have amazon. Are can you order stuff online
@Alex_Kosh 4 ай бұрын
We have deliver from Amazon but not all sellers sell in the Philippines
@f4world814 7 ай бұрын
Hopefully I will taste nomad life soon.
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@tmdad Ай бұрын
Is bike insurance required? No one mentioned it.
@Alex_Kosh Ай бұрын
The registration update (which includes basic insurance) costs about $40-50 per year.
@jimmoca2182 5 күн бұрын
With the house and new car paid off my budget is $800 a month
@florentinojavieriii1868 29 күн бұрын
Welcome home in the Philippines
@Alex_Kosh 28 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@virginiabarnum6558 4 ай бұрын
You have a good wife ❤
@Alex_Kosh 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support
@Hornscope 7 ай бұрын
Is there a mosquitoes in Philippines if you want sleep outside with a small tent
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Yes, we closed the mosquito net in the tent and it was ok
@Hornscope 7 ай бұрын
@@Alex_Kosh thanks
@jamestopeka2236 4 ай бұрын
Yes
@helenestep3050 5 ай бұрын
I have something that I learned from the foriegner that you interviewed Moneywise
@Alex_Kosh 5 ай бұрын
I'm glad that it was helpful
@StefanArpad-ll8sl 6 ай бұрын
Where did the guy found the place for rent for 6000 pesos? I am interested to rent a similar person. Thanks!🍻🍻
@Alex_Kosh 6 ай бұрын
Friends of friends of friends...
@XennialGuy 8 ай бұрын
8:28 This first guy eats through P60k a month, an entire average government doctor's wage in food alone! Is he eating an entire pig a week? That's P2000 a day in food! No wonder he's a walking diabetic heart attack. 😮
@dioncena1992 8 ай бұрын
lol
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comments
@StefanArpad-ll8sl 6 ай бұрын
The guy is full of s...he is filipino who lived in Sacramento...
@joecampos7999 6 ай бұрын
@@StefanArpad-ll8sl Lol.
@xCoupDeGracex 5 ай бұрын
Yeah, his food cost is complete BS
@allansoria3478 7 ай бұрын
The first guy said he goes sick eating Filipino food but also says he eats more than 3 times in the Philippines because their is no preservatives or junk in th food here. First time I hear a person get sick eating healthier food.
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@JulienSorelEatsSabras 4 ай бұрын
He's probably talking about street food or questionable restaurant food. Just ask for "Well-done"
@muddybubble3292 8 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, I saw your video about living in the Philippines on a tourist visa, but since it was from 8 months ago, I figured that I would ask you the question on your most recent video. I plan on living in the Philippines on a tourist visa and then working from my American company which pays me in American dollars, is this allowed ? I know that you need a work visa to be working under a Filipino employer, but the company I work for is based in America. to me, it wouldn't make sense to not be able to do this. because how are you going to stay as a tourist for 36 months? if you aren't making money remotely? I'm just unsure and really confused about it
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Hi, your question is reasonable. I'm not a lawyer to give you the answer you can relay 100%. I can just say from my and others experience. It's allowed to work remotely in a company from another country while staying in the Philippines. It's not allowed to work in the Philippines on a local company with a tourist visa. I heard rumours that the Philippine government is going to create a nomad visa which will be easier to extend and of course work remotely on a foreign company. Also I'm about to change my tourist visa on a marriage visa which will allow me to work even at a local company.
@muddybubble3292 8 ай бұрын
@@Alex_Kosh that rumor that you speak of is true, it's called the digital nomad visa and it will only help digital nomads as it makes it more convenient, allowing them to stay for 12 months and then renew for another 12 months. this is meant specifically for digital nomads. I was just asking about tourist visa because the current digital nomad visa is not available to the public right now. congrats on getting married by the way!
@steppaboss 7 ай бұрын
Such a great site👈🏾 There are so many ignorant incels on these sites. So many folks living good on less than 1k monthly.
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@marchoman1776 Ай бұрын
Cost of living??? Life stille!! Same as anywhere. Ps great video ❤
@GlimpseInParadise 5 ай бұрын
60,000 pesos a month to eat?? Im feeding a myself, and a 100 lb Filipino. Im not feeding a hippo family.
@romixnova2023 7 ай бұрын
Am in europe sending money 400 to 500euro for my 2 daughters including living with them my sister and mother , though they are not renting house and they live in Bataan
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@bennybeljan2973 5 ай бұрын
Eny one eating fish Costs of fish?
@Alex_Kosh 5 ай бұрын
I have video about prices in grocery stores. We buy fish from $2 up to $10 per kilogram
@JulienSorelEatsSabras 4 ай бұрын
catch your own. free.
@J-Tyson558 3 ай бұрын
Valencia third coolest city in the Philippines? I saw 5 lists of the coolest cities in the PH and couldn’t find it in any of their Top 10.
@dennisgordon7767 4 ай бұрын
I paid $50 per night in el nido. And fruits are expensive. Where do these people live?
@Alex_Kosh 4 ай бұрын
El Nido is a tourist spot. They all from Negros Oriental, near Dumaguete
@dovoso5685 8 ай бұрын
Great video and thank you for sharing. So budget varies between 1K to 5K usd per month. The question is - why choosing the Philipinnes ? For that amount, you can live in Europe. It might be the girls for the Americans, or EU banning Russians for the Russians, what do they say ? why did they choose the PHL ?
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. I was in Europe and for me the Philippines so much better
@dovoso5685 8 ай бұрын
@@Alex_Kosh Alex I am happy for you
@Alex_Kosh 8 ай бұрын
@@dovoso5685 thank you, I have interview on my channel with my Sweden friend who also choosed the Philippines and we talked why she did that
@cin8films 17 күн бұрын
The first guy needs to chill and stop spending so much money! His wife is the real winner.
@kevink1214 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your time and showing a few peoples budgets. Always interesting to see what is being spent. The first guy spends a lot but as he said 700 of it is food. Also motorcycles are not cheaper there than the USA. They are about the same and in other situations quite a bit more.
@macscotty9997 8 ай бұрын
Hardly anyone talks about the cost of health insurance in the Philippines. $800-$1,300. for a senior citizen.
@kevink1214 8 ай бұрын
@@macscotty9997 Interesting, I have heard of some pricing, but no one talked about those monthly rates.
@macscotty9997 8 ай бұрын
Yes, people are fed the virtues of living in the PIs with rose tinted glasses. Then there is the other side of the coin! @@kevink1214
@djoy3244 8 ай бұрын
Also, the car and the motorcycle will last more than a year. So that cost you won't pay for three or four more years.
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@luckylovepowers8473 5 ай бұрын
RICH LIFE STYLE
@Alex_Kosh 5 ай бұрын
Different people with different stories
@edithah2374 2 ай бұрын
280, 000 PHP a month? That’s about £ 50, 000 a yr !!! He must be half a Billionaire ( US dollar ) or Billionaire
@Eric-qm5xw 4 ай бұрын
It’s simply about lifestyle ..can ya afford it. I live in a rented house in a expensive area…while I’m building, rent is 80k a month ..food is about anything from 200k-300k a month alone. Lol I have three staff…three cars ..etc so ya just cut your cloth.
@Alex_Kosh 4 ай бұрын
Sana all
@ronperry9904 4 ай бұрын
3k for two couches and some pots and pans. you got taken
@KrayPurn 3 ай бұрын
Why do people think that preparing fantastic home cooked Filipino cultural foods are akin to suffering. Must be a lot of guys in relationships with Filipinas who suck ass in the kitchen. We also prepare Chinese stir fries and delicious finger foods, barbeque meals, etc. If you don't know how to live or are lazy then you are going to spend close to what you did in your home country. I absolutely love being able to save a little over $2,000 dollars per month in the Philippines.
@davidparrish3538 Ай бұрын
Can you not grow your own vegetables there.
@Alex_Kosh Ай бұрын
I don't get your question. But of course you can grow vegetables and fruits
@realitybytes702 6 ай бұрын
people shouldn't be eating like we are in the US thats why we have so many health issues
@Alex_Kosh 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and your comment
@lulululu8922 8 ай бұрын
Foreigner couple house is so clean. Filipina girlfriend or wife please try to be clean and tidy as well. I am filipina and I feel embarrassed that you’re being slob.
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@nyknicksable 2 ай бұрын
Could live comfortably in BGC for 2 people on $2,500
@Alex_Kosh 2 ай бұрын
Maybe but Manila isn't for everyone
@B.Mo89 5 ай бұрын
lol what is the first man eating? Is he addicted to USA imported snack foods? Your basic proteins, starches, and veggies/fruits are not 4x the price in PH and all those things make up the general western meals. Anyways I do agree with him. Living on under 1k can certainly be done but it isn’t going to be the comforts most westerners expect.
@Alex_Kosh 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and your opinion
@marcelocayetano5951 4 ай бұрын
I’m a 🇵🇭🇺🇸 but because of health issues I’m better off staying in the US.
@Alex_Kosh 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your opinion
@globoliver9697 5 ай бұрын
20,000 PHP for a 1 bedroom apartment?!? You can have that even in Germany! ^^ What do you mean when you say "wifi"? (Where does the internet signal come from? A neighbour?)
@Alex_Kosh 5 ай бұрын
Not everyone wants to live in Germany. Wifi means home internet
@globoliver9697 5 ай бұрын
@@Alex_Kosh Well, not everyone wants to live in any country, right? ;-) It was just a comparison. If you take a GDP (PPP) per capita table, 2,000 USD should be 14,000 USD in the Philippines, not 6,000. It's good to see that people can still sustain their lives with no more than 1,000 USD. Okay, then you'd preferably call it "home internet", too, as "wifi" normally isn't paid for, except for in airplanes and if the router is shared with neigbours which could cause problems, hence my questiion.
@Alex_Kosh 5 ай бұрын
Yes, and many local people here live on less than $500. In fact, the minimum daily wage is $6.36, which amounts to $134 per month. Despite this, many people lead happy lives, even with limited income.
@globoliver9697 5 ай бұрын
@@Alex_Kosh I'm very sure about it!
@jamestopeka2236 4 ай бұрын
You can get 2 bedroom apartments here in Solano Nueva Vizcaya Philippines region 2 for 4k to 6k pesos a monthly that's liveable .
@k9companion231 4 ай бұрын
It takes ONE medical incident to crash a low budget. Motor bike incident etc. People can do what they want but the sweet-spot budget is 2K to 3K a month and having medical insurance with proportionate deductibles. Videos that promote low living budgets are setting many up for failure. Good luck to all.
@Alex_Kosh 4 ай бұрын
And even better to have $5k and a couple of million dollars savings. But unfortunately even that can't protect you from everything in the world
@kennethedwards1677 8 ай бұрын
A simp or weak man cannot live here for less than 2 to 3K. He will be supporting a high maintenance attitude, extended family, and generally pay dearly for sexual favors. Young people would likely not be able to make it on that, or at least not a happily, since most like to go out a lot and travel. I'd say you can do well on $1100 to $1500 (less for some) if you don't demand an extravagant lifestyle.
@Alex_Kosh 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your opinion.
@frankkluz9787 6 ай бұрын
An old frugal American on $1500 SS - if - a $100/mo. rental can be had - should be OK ? -- I don't smoke or drink or want a woman ! --- If $1200 is enough most months I would be quite happy. -?- Alex lives on much less w/a woman ! -?-
@kennethedwards1677 6 ай бұрын
@@frankkluz9787 Plenty, as long as you don't live with an entitled princess who demands more. But many simps comply.
@lettypacorevlogs 3 ай бұрын
its cheaper living here in pinas host, new friend, please do connect to me too.
@Alex_Kosh 3 ай бұрын
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