How much does it REALLY cost to live in the Philippines? Nice budget apartment on Siargao Island 🇵🇭

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Жыл бұрын

Today is the day I move into my 1st long-term rental in the Philippines. I'll walk you through the apartment and let you how much I'm paying to live here.
If you're curious what the cost of living on Siargao Island is, this video is for you!
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@carlenej5200 Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the Philippines and I never had to take a hot shower. I was always feeling warm so a cold shower was the most refreshing thing! I think you'll do just fine. You'll learn to live like an island boy 🏝️

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

You’re right! I’m well on the way. Just takes time to form new habits. Loving the process though. 🙂

@jamesrecknor6752 Жыл бұрын

Not very long ago, just three, four generations, millions of people in the USA didn't have water heaters, indoor CR and plumbing, telephones, refrigerators, washing machines, even electricity.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

@@jamesrecknor6752 So true! Great point 👍

@jcrew6190 Жыл бұрын

Are u serious brother? That's $230/ month. Install a hot water gadget and put in a fridge. Man, that's a heck of a deal! Not to mention you are living in the most beautiful island in the world! Studio apartment in the US can cost up to $1800/mo. If you eat like a local it'll only cost you $2-3/ day. Two hours plane or boat ride you are in the most beautiful islands. If you are in Manila you can hang in the modern cities like BGC and Makati. Sign me up!

@lindafrench7945 Жыл бұрын

I live in Florida by the beach, Jay knows what it costs to live out here. His channel is very new. I have a feeling it'll grow over time. Who knows, maybe someone will be interested.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Well said and certainly no complaints here!!! I was just telling a friend that this is one of the simplest places I’ve ever lived but I’ve never been happier. This island is such a wonderful place. 🙂

@aclau7 Жыл бұрын

The view is priceless. Nice place bud. Just a fridge, wifi & hot shower, you’re good to go. 👍🏼🇵🇭

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! 🙏🙂

@justasking506 Жыл бұрын

13,000 pesos seems to be a good deal. The rooster and traffic noise might be bothersome. Still, what I would give to be in that island now. Toronto sucks right now. It's the middle of May and it's 18 degrees Celsius!

@luchiezzresaletherapy1548 Жыл бұрын

Man I need to retire in the Philippines someday! My electric bill for this winter is 365. Ugh I need to do something lol

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

I feel ya! It was a big reason I chose this location vs Florida.

@muh-lenboots38 Жыл бұрын

Things will get better and easier.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

That’s the goal right! 🙂

@gericornista8133 Жыл бұрын

Filipinos way of a hot shower is by adding a big kettle of boiling water in that big pail of water to your desired temp. Then use the "tabo" pouring it on you!!

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s smart! I’ll do that! 🙏

@qatarofwkabayansheilavlog1984 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video my friend..Siargao Island is really a beautiful place and a friendly-nature area. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us, it helps to the viewers specially to those who wants to stay in the Philippines. New friend here from Qatar.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and the kind comments. 🙏🙂

@bernardfelix4059 Жыл бұрын

Wow, way to go, man. That's an awesome rent for everything.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

🙏🙂

@cdl6953 Жыл бұрын

You can spruce it up if you like and make it homey. Buy some cushions for the sofa, lick of paint on the walls, bedroom & living room lamps. There must be a way for you to have hot water. The place can be improved and for the price, it’s good. For a year’s rent there is average monthly rent in London

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Yea crazy right! I’ll be making some improvements over the next week. 🙂

@solkalibri1376 Жыл бұрын

@@JayOrCruise No, don't improve it. They're going to increase the rent.

@bisayakaayo8595 Жыл бұрын

best of luck in your new life in siargao!!

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! 🙏

@lemnikim7388 Жыл бұрын

I think it’s a really good price for the place you’re getting. That said, enjoy your adventures in Siargao and beyond.👍🏼❤️

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@mariac5346 Жыл бұрын

Love the view from your balcony! I just went home dec and I do miss my hot shower when I’m there! The cold water sure wakes me up up though! 😄

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

👆exactly! Sometimes we just need a little hot water 😂

@DanMarkMoralesAguilos Жыл бұрын

good luck. nice place. i really hope you'll do well. hehehe

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙏

@albertmoya8890 Жыл бұрын

Yes yuo can thi hotel like that is cheaper in 1 mo th is about 13k is a luxky..price where ever yuo get bro..more vlog in thi philippine more fun fun enjoy ..God bless yuo yuo and guide 🙏 yuo.watching yuo her in saudi arabian boy..philippines.shalom..

@kevwanders Жыл бұрын

Been dying to see SIARGAO... Been watching so much vlogs about it.. Wanted to teleport right freaken' now😂

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Come on kev! Like we say… nothing to it but to do it!! 🙂

@kevwanders Жыл бұрын

@@JayOrCruise Thanks so much. Im taking notes on some the places you've been too.. Thanks so much for sharing this. You're a life saver. 🙌

@michaeljakeusman Жыл бұрын

all in?? 13,000 including the electricity? time to never turn off the AC then 😂😂😂😂 you can buy the hot shower in shopee for 800-1000 pesos

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

😂🤣 Oh really?? Nice! I’ll take a look! Thanks

@michaeljakeusman Жыл бұрын

@@JayOrCruise i cant seem to find the one i bought before though... prices now are 1000-2000

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

@@michaeljakeusman OK, I'll take a look. Thanks!

@aaaa-pe1zi Жыл бұрын

The place looks good you will have to pick up a fridge the hot water isn't a big issue. Thanks for sharing

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

@dianallamas7135 Жыл бұрын

Nice Jay. It's perfect for you and you'll probably be out and about most days. Just a nice and cozy spot for you to rest and recharge. I wonder if you can put the the table with the stove outside since it's covered anyways and that way you'll have open air and cooking aromas won't linger inside. Then if you want a fridge, you'll have space for it. Look at me reconfiguring your space. Lol. You'll figure it out. Take care.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

That’s actually a great idea! Thanks 🙏 Reconfigure away! 😂

@aclau7 Жыл бұрын

I agree. 👍🏼

@bigjohnson7415 Жыл бұрын

Take a water bottle and leave it out in the sun. Hot water for shower! We remodeled our ancestral house and had power off for several weeks. That's how we took shower's. All you really needed was 2 gallons to get the job done.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Love this idea! I’m definitely doing that! 🙏

@alohastateofmind3565 Жыл бұрын

Can't beat the cost. Should leave some extra money at the end of the month to dial it in the way you want it. Ice baths are all the rage right now so you're part of that club. How did you find the place? Word of mouth?

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Ha! True true. Yes. Word of mouth. I’ve been asking everyone I meet.

@Badodai69 Жыл бұрын

😮

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

🤙

@antonioespanol2123 Жыл бұрын

That's all you need. More money to spend on experiences

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

👆he gets it

@gamerwits4329 Жыл бұрын

Mornin man

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

🤙

@asinstickyfingers8295 Жыл бұрын

There’s nothing like having your own pad, further cementing your roots in the island.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

That’s right! Starting to feel like home a little more every day 🙂

@JakeTheSnake500 Жыл бұрын

How much is that in US dollars? Thanks!

@ricmanalo434 Жыл бұрын

Wow nice apartment,you can purchase a heater worth 3-5k in hardwares.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ll look into it 🙂

@WilliamFluery Жыл бұрын

OMG…the closing scene of the motorcycle loaded with the family is sooooooooo PH.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

😂🇵🇭

@donskuse2194 Жыл бұрын

A water heater just for the shower is quite cheap. If you have good internet the laptop works fine as a streaming TV also. Maybe you can rent a fridge from someone? 15,000 pesos? That's a joke! Landlord would never ask another Filipino for that high of a rent. All of us foreigners are supposedly rich!!

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the insight. I’m not sure where you’re located but here rentals are pretty scarce. Nice rentals are rare. I looked at a the ones available in this area and I feel lucky to have found this one. 13k works for me. Supply and demand you know? 🤙

@franktaylor7617 Жыл бұрын

😎👍🇺🇸

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

🙏🙂

@amaliahightower Жыл бұрын

Jay that’s a pretty good deal living in Siargao. You got a nice mountain view but where is the ocean? It’s good also that you’re not on the ground floor just in case there’s flooding. You should’ve seen my face when you said no hot water 😂 Did you have a contract to sign? Have a nice day 😇

@amaliahightower Жыл бұрын

Have a male cat 🐈‍⬛ Cat kills cockroaches and rats 😂

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Ocean is 2 minutes away! The rentals up here are pretty scarce so I feel pretty fortunate to have found this one!

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

Oh and no contract. I just pay them month to month.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

🤣👍

@rontanner2975 4 ай бұрын

Each time a rooster crows, you should get 1000 Pesos off of your bill. Its the worst part about island living

@yuhana_v Жыл бұрын

Was that a cockroach 😳😳😳😅🙈 beautiful view though. Enjoy 🙏

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

🤣 yea I saw that after. Too funny. Don’t worry. It’s not infested or anything. Just a random bug.

@WilliamFluery Жыл бұрын

The rooster crows every 15 seconds….good luck!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!…I would shoot myself if I lived there.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

😂 Russell is a good manok!

@frankkluz9787 Жыл бұрын

Your a young man & I'm old (73) - but I'm not impressed with that price for the furnishings - after watching many other videos all over the islands. Especially where it's at in such a remote area ? -- Very hard to transport a fridge when you move too ? --- The roosters welcomed you there & I have to wonder if barking dogs are next ?

@dwyanebrentson1 Жыл бұрын

Dude, damn you need to come home and get a job if that's all you can afford.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

🤣 I’m good dude but thanks.

@Paolo_Gucci Жыл бұрын

All he can afford? What a breath taking view on a budget 😆 who cares bro you sound mad he spends less and probably has a better view then you 😉

@jimrichards160 Жыл бұрын

I think you may be paying 1500 peso to much.just my guess.

@JayOrCruise Жыл бұрын

I have looked all around this area for the past month and asked everyone I meet if they know of anything to rent. I’ve seen 10 different places and this is so far the nicest place, with the most amenities for what I’m paying. So much so I’ve extended another month. IF I find anything that’s a better value, I’ll post an update!