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Frank seems a good guy. Welcome aboard mate 😁

$800/month rent and utilities seems very high. I could stay in a hotel in Phnom Penh for $450/month, and obviously electricity and water is included.

Great video Gio and thank you for highlighting modern condo living in Cebu. Frank definitely was diligent to do his research n homework before going all in. Very well done!

Roughly $740.00 all in is quite good for the location of Mactan he is in as there is so much to experience there. He could spend $750.00 on food and entertainment and still come in just under $1,500.00 per month. Try that is America. And it does not look as if this gentleman is suffering in any type of way to me. Most people simply do not know how to manage their finances. I previously lived in Cebu and know what is possible. Great memories of that place.

I love Wigo and Mactan Newtown. It's all you need. Good luck Frank!

For someone who really doesn’t want to get out and experience much of the culture or cuisine of his newly-adopted country, he seems happy to just live there for less than the US.

Considering I'm paying around 2300 monthly bills with no truck payments this is a no brainer

Good Luck, Frank! Awesome video...I love hearing different perspectives from expats!

Great video! Thank you, Gio. It looks like Frank did a good job researching everything before making the move. Well done. I'd love to see a tour of his condo if it's available. I'll check out his YT and see if he's posted one.

Considering I'm paying $3500 a monthly for ALL Expenses in the US, living in a high end condo in the Philippines (maybe BGC or Boracay) is a no brainer, i just dont want to lower my standard of living

Seems like a nice guy who's enjoying life in the Philippines

Good for you Frank! Enjoy yourself

Excellent content for my interests, seeing that is the area I am going to return to cebu early 2024. Thank you and Frank.

Great video interview Gio and wish Frank the best!

Great Job Gio!

Nice convo, and good for you to get some deserved props, Gio. Also: 50k subs! Congrats.

Great info as usual GIO. Great video 🎉

Great Interview 👍 how nice he could start and develop his PH journey successfully based on your valuable insights!

Great interview ! My set up is same same i bought the n-max already !!! I am so so happy here !!! Regards and Merry Christmas to You and Family !!! Regards, Erwin Zado

Condos are great because you don’t have to deal with property boundary disputes with locals.

Great content

Mactan Newtown is a very nice community but the condos themselves are very small and dull most have views only of another building and no usable balcony. So many new condos are built to the Asian standard very small sq meters, usually less than 50sqm. I was spoiled living in near by Movenpick for 4 years where my condo was 100sqm., overlooked the sea and had a nice white sand beach. I'm living in Boracay now in a very nice 1 bedroom condo, much nicer than the Newtown condos. I was thinking of moving back to Mactan and looked at condos at Movenpick - didn't find one like the one I had lived in. about 6 at Newtown - all small and poorly furnished, a one bedroom at Tambuli - way too small and the resort though beautiful was difficult to get to through the narrow and congested roads, a two bedroom at La Mirada - that didn't match the advertising (no white beach as advertised) and dull. The Reef was out of my budget at 80K but looks very nice, The Pearl is also out of my budget but very nice. Amisa has possibilities but it's further out on the island than I wanted to be. If your budget for rental is less than $1000 per month I guess you'll have to be satisfied with places like Mactan Newtown

Great video you guys. Reminds me of the lockdown and researching for retirement options. Shout out to Reekay as well. I was watching everything you put out Gio. Pea and Old Dog in the mix. Watching this video reminded me of my 2-5 year plan on exiting the west. It worked out great.

I agree with Gio's consultation time! It really has guided my decision

Great video Gio. Sounds about right so I’d say as a single person in premium areas like Mactan Newtown or BGC you need 100,000 pesos a month but Dumaguete 75,000. Wouldn’t want to be losing that much every month on a car. Be cheaper just to get a taxi as and when and have a scooter.

This guy like to cook like I do and also thinking about the small appliances I'd want for cooking. It's something I'll have to look into purchasing once I get settled someplace.

I think we all know what brought Frank out to the Philippines. LOL! $80 a month for electricity, running 24/7 or running how much? Brown outs happen in luxury condo's? Great info! I'll subscribe!

I'm starting to confuse you with Reekay with these Ai thumbnails!😂🏝

It does seem like a nice place .

It's probably a good idea to add another microphone to your blog, Gio.

Good video but I am confused. He said that the RV business was bad during the pandemic. It must have been just local. In the south west they couldn't keep them in stock. If you look at sales of RV's and boats they were the highest in decades.

Wow this guy spends a lot Gio I spend much less but you know if you can afford it go for it

Hi Gio if you are ever interested in doing a video on Condo living in Duma I have a 2 bedroom condo in Vida Homes which is in Dauin and we met several times so I think you know me and my unit is for sale

What's the VISA situation? For residence? We (family with x3 kids) are looking to relocate to SE Asia. We were thinking of Malaysia but Phillipines seems better. Cost of living and education are important. Also, what is comparable or better than Cebu for family life?

Nice video. Thank you. 🙏 But. I am concerned about one thing in condo life. The same concerns I have here in America. NOISE !!!!!!! What if I live next to a partier ? What if I live next to a rock n roller ? Ok. Now you’re probably gonna tell me they have noise restrictions. Great. We have quite times and noise restrictions here too. Are they enforced over there ? Because they sure as hell are not enforced here. Are my concerns valid ?

Maybe better than a Wigo look at the RAZE it also is Toyota.

Ive been in Cebu a total of three and a half weeks and i still can't find a condo that ticks all of the boxes, even with a quite a high budget. i just find that there is some things wrong with at least every condo. I don't quite understand i'm willing to pay double for the same kind of unit as it would cost in Malaysia or Thailand and the quality of finishes and amenities (and internet speed) in the buildings are still lacking.

What about medical do you use Pacific cross

Just curious, is there any downside living close to Mactan International Airport? Also, i will be over there next month, when checking out condos there can you just walk in and ask to see units or do you need to make an appointment? Great video👍

I have a $750 usd budget for renting a condo in Cebu, any suggestions? I am willing to sign a one or two year lease. Thanks Gio.

it is expensive 1400 us dollars

Sounds like im over paying in i.t. park 😅 Ill be in mactan in January. Will probably rent one month and look around before trying to rent 6 months or more at a time. Any advice will be appreciated. Dont want a giant place. Just safe with walkability and *clean* lungs arent too great and constant construction can kick up dust

So about $2000 a month? Without traveling

I live in Cebu City Philippines and it costs me $2k US month to live and travel.

Regarding brown outs; is there a condo in Mactan newton that has a full power generator?

He sounded a little defensive about his start up costs. I thought 5-8 Grand is about right and what I expected.

Having car payments, or leasing, is dumb ion the PH. Get a scoot, and a well used timy car, or Bajag. Keepa low p[rofile always.

Jimbo360 some words of wisdom from this Filipino , he never said where this happened though: Filipina Mother Warned Expat: Don't Hire a Taxi, they might kipnap you!

I get much more for much less but it’s not for everyone plus I’m in deep province

I pay about US$175 per month (including utilities) for a fairly spacious studio apartment in LapuLapu within walking distance to beaches. It wouldn't be as nice as where you guys stay but frees me up to enjoy myself here.

Hi Geo , My name is Jeff Caryl and you interviewed me good friend Frank from Chicago. I think he is here in Mactown Newtown where I live now. Could you please help me connect with him? Thank you in advance

Is this condo named Mactan Newtown?? I be there today if you or frank can help... or just meet. Thanks just until the 25th

Good morning... just booked horizons 101 condominium.... have you stayed there...?

Is their a restaurant in the complex and what about lady friends staying with you, any issues with that?

Ohh, really? Generator Brownout problems? No way, not in Cebu.

Greetings from Burlington ontario Canada 🇨🇦 enjoy your content if you could do the same with a person who purchased a condo in dumagettie or cebu. 😊😊😊

Wait what Typhoons are safe? hahahaahahahah

I get $3,737.00/mo Id love to live in fillipines indefinately, but internet says I can only visit for 30 days. How are Americans living there for months? Please tell me.

are you really serious 500 us dollars per month to rent a car this is competitive ??

Does buying a condo lead to residency?

The thumbnail looks very expensive!

fvckn frank - came to the PI for the hot B's - Shout Out OG Frank G

He said rent is $35. That doesn't make sense

I was listening to this podcast style (just earphones at work, no video) and i thought you were interviewing donald trump. 🤣

1400 per month and 500 usd per month is a lot for an european better go to spain it is less expensive lol

Gio you have always yold it like it is. I constantly tell people living here cost over 1000 per month, i get told thats not true. Honestly i dont see how you live on less than 800. 1000 p a day is almost 600 us. People are not in the real world

40k pesos a month? Omg thats way overpriced. Hell you can get a great condo in Florida cheaper. Why so overpriced?

Gio I have been watching you like when you where still teaching. thanks for all the good advise. I will be back in March to Manilia and Antipolo area. I have a channel starting but is just going to be a note book for my friends back home or for someone to see a old sailors dreams to feel the "Heart beat of the Philippines" again. I will keep watching. Thanks.