"The internet here in the Philippines.... is ... decent." I died laughing. He's being too polite.

How did I just discover this guy??? Thank you for the in depth info. You just educated a LOT! Philippines is amazing and very misunderstood. The people, the culture, the cuisine, the hospitality are all world class. When I go to the Philippines 🇵🇭, I feel like I belong. Been there twice and plans are in place to retire there. It truly is a magical place. Shout out to Cebu, my second home. ❤

this is probably the most comprehensive cost break-down I've seen yet! Thank you so much for making this video. This was super helpful!

This is what a legit vlogger should be. Decent, honest and true to his words.

I feel like watching a regular tv show and not from a youtube vlogger. You're such a professional! Looking forward for your future programs....

Nothing about your life shown in this video was available 10 years ago, when I first visited the Philippines. A lot of progress.

Excellent and informative presentation. For a while I've been wanting to experience the Philippines and this video has done it for me. Love the Filipino people and culture

Who's here before Ludwig reacts to this?

I spent 9 years living in PH(Bulacan and Nueva Ecija)right after I got out of the US army,am going back as soon as this virus subsides there,nothing like Philippines,really,as a matter of fact I used to renew visa in marquee as well because it was the closest to me,instead of travelling all the way to Intramuros were there is no parking,I would take a 2 hr to Angeles.be safe

I lived in the Philippines in 7 years it's really an amazing country so much people with a kind personality Sorry for my English grammar it's not my language (im Japanese :])

Just came across this channel and really enjoyed this. My wife and I took possession of our new studio style condo in the city of San Fernando, Pampanga near the beginning of January. We stayed almost 2 months before having to head back to Vancouver to get rid of as much as possible so we can get back to San Fernando this autumn for good. I love the city and the view from the 28th floor viewing deck of our building as the sun's going down.

Great vlog! I lived in The Philippines a few years ago for two years on an ExPat assignment and loved it! But I was in Makati (metro Manila) and it was much more expensive. However, my company paid my condo rent, utilities, etc. The people are fantastic and the natural beauty of The Philippines is incredible. I really do miss it! The cost of living is incredibly cheap, but you need to add to this what you are making per month as well. Are you making a "US" salary or are you making a "local" salary? There is a big difference and the cost of living is subjective to what you're making. Thanks again for a great video and making me feel homesick for all my Pinoy friends! Salamat Po!

This is just like watching a literal TV show. Good job mate!

I like how professional this vid is. You sir, deserves a like and subscribe.

Retired to Baja California (MX) 3,5 years now. I have a small, comfortable 2 room furnished apt, fully equipped kitchen, excellent WiFi, (72 mbp) cable, gated with pvt parking. Total monthly expenses, rent, utilities, purified drinking water, good, cheap, Mexican beer, groceries & pet food, about $500 USD. And I'm 10 mins from the beach. Wanna talk about sunsets? The weather is even better than So Cal. Viva Mexico! My adopted Country! 🇺🇸✌🇲🇽

Been thinking about moving there for several years to escape the US goofyness. Looks like my $3,800/mth retirement income would get me by nicely.

I was stationed at Clark USAF Base in Angeles City in the mid 1970s. Unlike many of the other single female servicemen I chose to live off base in a small gated community. I loved it. I’m so impressed to see the vitality and growth of the city. There were no malls or McDonalds, then. But I was perfectly happy totally immersed in the local community. I remember thinking at the time that the people that avoided the city outside the base were really missing a great experience.

I’ve been to the Philippines several times. I fell in love with the place Beautiful people fabulous food and fantastic beaches. I love bagadpud it’s nice beaches. I miss the Philippines big time. I have many memories of it

Jollibee is so freaking good. I love the Philippines, the people, culture, and their food.

Wow I just found your channel Nate. Love the way you present everything, activities, shopping and prices, getting around. Everything is so inclusive and you do such a wonderful job of presenting and sharing everything. Now I have to watch your other videos too. Thanks for sharing Nate.

Puti ako. Noong una ako lumipat dito sa Pilipinas- Sa loob ng 6 months, natuto ako mag-Tagalog. Sana Mas natututo ng Tagalog ang mga foreigners.

I dont know how this popped up in my feed but this is my hometown! Thanks for showing us around and featuring this kind of content! Take care and stay safe!

I really appreciate how thoroughly you broke everything down to give the viewers are accurate cost projection

Great editing and awesome camera angles and direction. I'm impressed with how well produced this was and very informative because I've always considered living abroad in the phillipines. Thank for you the insight and taking the time to make this video!

U validatedy pancake point. That's what I've been telling my friends about Jollibee's pancake. I used to like McDonald's, but when I tried jollibee's, I'm hooked.

I must be frank sir its my first time to watch a full video of a foreign vlogger. Your style and approach makes every one watch until the last second of your video. Very interesting and informative.

Foodpanda operates also in Laos, Thailand and Cambodia and many other places. I was only in Manila before for a flight connection. I haven’t lived in the Philippines. But I have lived in Thailand and Cambodia. One thing that might be a good hint for some people, is…if you want to save a lot of money, and if you are willing to suffer a bit for two to three weeks to do it, and to get comfortably used to the tropical head and humidity, is to NEVER use air conditioning. Use fan, and cross circulation only. Dress in light summer weight material fabrics, one size too large, for air circulation between body and fabric. I like Columbia men’s button shirts with long sleeves that I can roll up, or have down if I wish. I make sure the fabric is not the winter weight fabric. Same with pants. And I go barefoot in proper sandals with heal straps and arch support. Eat lighter, smaller meals. Mostly fresh fruit and vegetables and only small amounts of chicken or fish. Avoid heavy fatty meals. Always carry a bottle of water. I was shocked at how little I could live for in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and even Bangkok. You have to shop around to find good deals… (doesn’t take long), and in Thailand and Cambodia, usually you can haggle a bit and make a deal. (But not in regular stores with fixed prices) Learn the basics of the language. It makes it so much easier to communicate, although we are fortunate that if there is a universal language..it is gestures, and smiles and being friendly and respectful. Basic English is understood by most people working in larger establishments. It seems to me that Cambodia is cheaper than Philippines and Thailand. I’m not familiar with Vietnam or Laos or Myanmar it other areas….yet. There are expats living in Cambodia on $600 per month, and maybe even less. (I prefer a budget of about $900 - $1000 per month) I’ll be returning to Cambodia, to live there permanently. With visits to surrounding countries. I now have friends in Cambodia. And I know a few people on a friendly basis in Thailand. I’m 71 now, Canadian of north west European ancestry. It takes me two to three weeks to acclimate to tropical climate. Study “Acclimatization”. I end up so used to the heat that I never give it thought, and at that point I actually find airconditioning to be very, very uncomfortable when exposed to it. But when you return to your much cooler home country, your body quickly loses that Acclimatization. I save big on electric bills, and get quite adapted to the heat in the tropics. Just takes two to three weeks to adapt. It’s been about 20 years now since I used airconditioning. Airconditioning is the biggest mistake. Use it…..and you will NEVER used to the heat, and you will suffer every time you step outside. Plus you will have the extra cost to pay. Thank you very much for the videos. Have safe flights and happy travels. ✈️🛫🙏🏼🌴🌴🌴☸️🙂

I was really impressed at the professional camera work and great shots taken. Everything was easy to follow and very simple.Your cost breakdown was a joy to read along with. It's still hard to believe it is so inexpensive to live there

Honestly the best budget breakdown video I've seen. Thank you. I can't imagine how much effort and time went into editing this content.

This is the first time I've discovered a hidden gem on KZfaq! Video quality was like from a tv show! You definitely deserve a lot more subscribers!

I'm1000% be supporting your vlog from here on.

I grew up in that city. Thank you for featuring it on your channel. I’m currently here in California where everything is expensive!

What a fascinating video./ I never knew Angeles City is that beautiful and clean. (Honestly, I have never been. I grew up in Manila and for a time, as a kid, spent time in Baguio City and left the country to immigrate with my family to the States when I was in my teens.) This dude has got to be one of the most underrated channels on YT. His videos are well-produced: -writing, editing, and cinematography. Common guys let's help him grow his channel. He deserves way more than 7.3K subscribers. Best of luck, Nate!

I live in bacolod. It's a two large bedroom bungalow with a covered porch. Fully furnished with two ac and a washing machine. It's In a walled compound with just four other bungalows. My rent is just p7000 a month. Water is p15 a container. I have sky cable with wifi at p1000 a month. I have a motor scooter for travel and can get all over Bacolod within 15 minutes.

A great video. Coherent, compelling, forthright chronicle. Good job, man.

Wow! Thank you for this video buddy! I'm so glad we discovered your channel. You information is greatly appreciated 🤗

An ex colleague here supporting your channel ...great job and interesting content Nate, take care!

I feel like your apartment bldg is well maintained by the owner. So clean and beautiful. worth the price!

Very well produced! Totally love it!!!!

This was professional grade videography. Thanks for sharing! I miss my home country

That's very detailed list of monthly expenses; you really can't find that in the U.S or Europe. Stay safe!

I didn't know that Angeles City is that beautiful. It is indeed very near nature which most city doesn't have. Keep pumping videos and your subscriber base will explode in no time.

Great video bro. You took your time and I can say I truly truly truly enjoyed this video! Wishing you the very best!

dude... your internet speed is amazing really! I live in the united states and have basic internet and get between 12-15 mbps. I live just fine on that and have no issues with connectivity at all. so, seeing your 43 mbps and hearing you call it "decent" is kind of mind blowing. that is a high speed that should cover any internet needs that you would ever have!

Never been to Angeles city ever since. Thanks to this vlog I've seen that place now, a nice city where some expats chose to live. I've to Europe but it's more fun here in the Philippines, mabuhay !!

The flow of the whole video was so smooth that makes me subscribed.

My husband and I lived in the PI. From 1966 to 1969. A long time ago. He was aboard a diesel submarine (Tunny) homeported in Subic Bay. My baby daughter and I flew into Clark airforce base, outside Angeles City during the summer of 66. Clark was closed down shortly after I left, 3 years later, after the volcano erupted, burying the base in about 10 inches of ash. We enjoyed our stay in subic. It is a beautiful country. We didn't get off base too often. It was the hight of Vietnam . The Sub was out most of the time. Its number was the USS TUNNY APSS 282. We said it stood for always patrol on Saturday and Sunday. Too true. I enjoyed watching your video. It looks s lot different from when we were there. Thank you.

Superb video, Nate. You speak so clearly - it's refreshing to see a young man conduct himself so well.

Paying for internet is more expensive than buying food lol

Perfect. No sugar coating. So true. No filter💞

This was so informative and helpful, I am visiting the Philippines in March 2022. With the plan to move by the end of 2022, great video thank you.

I found your channel accidentally and I watched it fully. It's great information that you shared with us..I enjoyed the content.

3:28 As a Filipino living outside metro capital I am super jealous of you having a microwave, a kitchen with proper lighting, an electric kettle, "decent" Internet connection, a proper shower and a well designed room.

Love watching your videos...both informative and entertaining at the same time! Very professional commentary but also delivered in a warm, engaging manner!

I shared this video to my husband. Nice.

Thanks for your detailed info.

Many thanks for promoting our country. Angeles is a chill place indeed to stay and unwind. Stay safe and more power to your YT channel. Day 1 subscriber here

you deserve my sub. this is so underrated. Im at mid 30's but watching this video makes me want to retire very soon

great vlog, very informative and presented nicely too. Cheers bro..

Thank you for sharing! I love the information.

What a great summary of the costs and everything mate! thanks for that :) I loved all the different angles that you took while recording..... I can just see how much work and effort you pour into your videos and I think you are doing great

I love the presentation! So unique. Fil-Am here at San Antonio, TX and I cannot wait to go back for cheap living in paradise.

Great videography and story telling!

This video was made in a way I believe all can understand,it's very helpful and full of information I wanted to know

Never thought I'd binge-watch a youtube vlog, lol. It's how Nate create a truly calm and no frills yet effective way of presenting each content. Keep it the way it is, it's truly relaxing to watch, not to mention, uniquely informative. Will pass the word around here at the office and to friends for sure. Thanks from Chino Hills, California.

Enjoy the Philippines Nate, God bless you always and more blessings and more subscriber's take care of your always ❤✋

What a great video, informative , fun and well presented. I was lucky enough to visit the Philippines several time in the 1980's and the people, food and beautiful landscape was spectacular. I always thought of living but, never did. Now marries, old and settled it will never happen. Thanks again for a great video and peace be with you.

Just watching this makes me miss the Philippines, been living in the Netherlands since I was 6. Great content btw really enjoyed it!

I was at Subic Bay in the early 70’s. Loved it, always wanted to go back

Great informative video, this was just what I was looking for :-) Greetings from Sweden! Looking forward to future videos, very well done.

This the best informative vid on KZfaq... Thank you brother

Great work on your videos, I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing and providing great information.

I love your content production. Camera angles. So much effort. It seems like a normal television show in the PH...niceee💚💚 so educational even for a filipino

Wow, this is so well done and super informative! Thanks so much!! I look forward to your future videos! :)

Cool vid, thanks for sharing!

Wow! I can't believe I sat through the entire video! Sir, stay safe and best of luck!

I used to live in a studio apartment here in the Los Angeles, U.S. I paid $800. It looks like your place is bigger. So cheap to live there, Gasoline here in the US gone up, I now pay $50 to fill up my gas tank.

You should not feel uneasy shopping in the open market. I lived in the Philippines for six-and-a-half years. I did all my shopping in the open market. This includes vegetables and meat (usually fish), and it was very good and safe. For Filipinos this made me more like them. I also did any outside eating in Carenderias. When I was in Manila I did eat a few times in the basement carenderias at the shopping centers. Usually I would eat at push carts along the streets. I also drank the local water. I had no problems. Give it a try. One last thing, I only used public transportation, even traveling between islands on boats. Obviously, I did not have much money.

Nate, you are living my life!!! What an informative video! I don't know how I missed this, but keep them coming. I'm loving it!

This cost of living breakdown video is very professionally done. Thank you.

KZfaq recommended this amazing content🤟

This what u called real vlog!! So interesting

Great video.... Cannot wait to come there if it will ever open up

Fantastic vlog. Wow, such a comprehensive list of living in the Philippines. Well done Nate x

love the effort for his transitions

I love your presentation. Very professional. Thank you for showing the Philippines to the world.

Awesome info, thanks for sharing!

Thanks! I am planning to move there in a few years after I retire. Your channel is and will be very, very useful.

I was born and raised in the Philippines, moved to the States right after high school in the mid 90s. I should be retiring in about 7 years and I have decided that I will be coming back home to retire...thank you for this video, this gives me an idea of where my finances would be...of course, we will never know how things will be in a few years.

this guy is literally amazing! he takes a beautiful shots without a cameraman! Well i see a bright future in this channel so i will check this comment or my comment soon when he already reach 100k subscriber! Goodluck!

Wow one of best videos I've so far you make it all look comfortable and pretty convenient...great Budget Bro!

Thanks for the full breakdown!

that background view is just amazing!

Great video!! Keep on vlogging more, you are really good on doing this. Good luck on everything that you do and enjoy the Philippines.

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Beautifully produced video. Thank you for the helpful info.

Most informative video to date! I like it. Straightforward enough to get a rough idea of what I might spend there. I really liked the immigration process you showed us.

I like the way how you’re doing this vlog. It’s like a documentary 😉😄

In no time I firmly believe because of your brilliant contents, your channel will blow up👍💛

Amazing well put together video. I would LOVE to live there for a few years. Bonus the Filipino Women are BEAUTIFUL. Definitely on the bucket list.

More power and hope you continue to enjoy the Philippines! Very thorough …..it really is quite affordable to live in our country as long as you really work hard enough and live a simple but happy life😀