Retired on Social Security in the Philippines Unexpected Budget Surprises

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What Did We Spend. In Dumaguete Philippines. The exchange Rate 58-1. My Actual Spending in the Month of May. Living on a Budget in the Philippines. #philippines #moneymatters #exchangerates ‪@mikesphilippineretirement‬ ‪@DumagueteRentals‬ Living on $2000 USD in the Philippines. Living on $1500 USD in the Philippines, Money Matters, Living on Social Security Overseas Retired on Social Security in the Philippines Our Monthly Budget Revealed
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@douglasmichel1000 2 ай бұрын

I am single and live on less than 2K a month here in the great American corn belt. I have rent, car payment , etc, etc. It is not necessary to relocate to SE Asia when you have this in your backyard. I am going to snow bird in Philippines and this will come from savings but everyday expenses ( including some entertainment ) can be managed in the USA form a Social Security check if you avoid the coastal states and mega cities. My city is a major one but hardly Chicago.

@katemiller7874 2 ай бұрын

Mike you are a kind, giving man that’s why god blessed you with Janet. Love watching you two

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

yes very blessed

@woody1luv Ай бұрын

tell mike typone or not pron to dumagety or earth quakes

@woody1luv Ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement not member

@woody1luv Ай бұрын

besides putting the property in your Pilipino girls name you can put 60% in a business some body tell mike please earth quakes or typones are not pron to dumagety not a member yet

@woody1luv Ай бұрын

besides putting the property in your Pilipino girls name you can put 60% in a business some body tell mike please earth quakes or typones are not pron to dumagety not a member yet

@derricklane38 2 ай бұрын

Another great and informative video. We just got home to the US after 30 days in the Philippines. Mike, we blew our budget in 11 days. We spent over 5 grand. We did take my daughter with us. But, it was worth it!

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Good stuff

@RichGPilot 2 ай бұрын

Good realistic budget. Nice work

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Yes, thank you

@woody1luv Ай бұрын

besides putting the property in your Pilipino girls name you can put 60% in a business some body tell mike please

@samquinn6427 Ай бұрын

Mike I been married to Filipina for 20 years and she still keeps saving coins in a jar even-though we own a Florida home mortgage free and I have 700K in my Fidelity retirement fund. I got a big laugh when I seen Janet with her coin jar. I guess that why we really love them. I be retiring early and moving to wife's country so enjoy the information you provide.

@RealGaryGibson 2 ай бұрын

Great budget video with lots of details! Thanks Mike!

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@pa4765 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your budget. It's a fair budget and gives a good idea of the potential expenses.

@razmos1 2 ай бұрын

Well done guys! Keep up the good work .😀

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@MarkSmith-bd5zv 2 ай бұрын

I expect our budget will be very similar to yours. I really appreciate you sharing the information. We are a family of three and will be moving to the PI around August.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

good to hear that. best of luck

@KevinVanRooyen-ik1pr 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike and Janet for sharing your budget with us. Now I know what I am in for. 😊

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@rorybellamy2533 2 ай бұрын

i remember the original budget videos for the groceries and market shopping. those were good views of the vendors vegetables . good budget report, $21 for a school education is a very good investment . Mike is a smart guy, Janet is a good helper and hard worker too.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Janet will do a few price videos from the market and stores in June

@BruceCinader 2 ай бұрын

I don't have a budget, I just pay the bills as they come with auto pay from the bank. I do know that your bills are super cheap to what I pay. I usually pay about $200 for water, and the electric here is about $300 a month, I own the house but pay in property taxes and home insurance for about what your paying for rent. Lucky I have the income and savings to stay here in the USA, but those of more limited means could live better for less in the Philippines, I can see that.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

hard to compare the Philippine budget to the US they are so different

@bradleymiller7375 2 ай бұрын

I can afford to stay in U.S. also but prefer to live with good people!

@jocunningham 2 ай бұрын

Yes, planning of getting self insured. Pacific cross can get pricey as you get older. Preexisting conditions may not be covered.

@Robin-xt7yo 26 күн бұрын

You seem like a very nice couple and i wish you many years of happiness together. The budget episode is very informative and interesting.

@fenderbend3r 2 ай бұрын

This is very helpful. Thank you Mike and Janet. God bless

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@papadougpapadougsadventures 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure

@SuccessSynergy404 2 ай бұрын

Good Video! Thanks for sharing .

@Jimmy_Duff 2 ай бұрын

Mike. So happy for you, living the life with a beautiful woman for short money. Enjoy my brother!

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

my money is not short that is what we did spend this month

@larryhansen2694 2 ай бұрын

Hello Mike and Janet. I am a 76 year old ExPat US Army Veteran. I moved into Hotel-Essencia in Dumaguete. With free Breakfast. So $1,400.00 per month. Plus Dinner and miscellaneous. All told probably more than what you are spending. I budget 3k.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

enjoy it is a nice Hotel

@JimboandGhen 2 ай бұрын

Great budget video! Thanks for sharing.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@EasternDreamer615 2 ай бұрын

Great video Mike & Janet, very helpful to get a sense of how much you spend and how you spend it.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@jimmyB52 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the Break down and update M&J, glad everything is back to normalish for you guys.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Us too!

@robertbritz257 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info, looks like based upon your budget, my single life should top off at most to be $1500 with intent on living below $1200. Going to be interesting to see how it turns out when I finally move to town in Dec.

@mikesphilippineretirement Ай бұрын

Best of luck!

@Dan-xx5jq 2 ай бұрын

i just paid $33 for a haircut last week here in the US. i used to pay $15 just 12 years ago. Everything is ridiculous here in the US.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

prices going up all over the world

@revelationmd 2 ай бұрын

Great upload. Really helpful - thanks both!

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@kklampton Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the video very informative😎

@mikesphilippineretirement Ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@RAYMOND-nz8dp 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful, very honest, thanks.

@davidtolentino4358 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mike and Janet. Like the story. Take care.

@jeremynewcastle 2 ай бұрын

Janet, just remember these words! “set it and forget it”. That’s what the slow cooker is for. 😂. I cook almost everything in a slow cooker. From “Nilagang baka”, “beef stew”, etc. It’s wonderful! You just put all the ingredients first thing in the morning. Run errands or leave the house. By the time you come back in the afternoon you just adjust the seasoning and you have a cooked meal. You guys are blast! Always enjoy watching!

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@robertbodnaruk6710 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mikesphilippineretirement Ай бұрын

Robert thank you so much for your support

@kgunv 2 ай бұрын

love ur videos mike and janet! im not yet ready to retire but getting a lot of tips and tricks from ur vids. thank u and keep em coming. u guys r the bom!

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@jsully4064 2 ай бұрын

Y'all did great on your budget, Congratz!! Keep up the good work on your videos, Janet and Mike...Jim

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

thanks Jim

@Culleyscrazyjourney 2 ай бұрын

Great video Mike and Janet

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

thanks

@rjcavalli9202 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mike and Janet. Great video. I live by myself in Butuan and have a similar single level budget. I like your comment on tipping. Filipinos work hard. I know locals who work 10 to 12 hour days 6 or 7 days a week. Their monthly income still comes in low (less than $200 a month), so tipping really helps them out.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@robertbodnaruk6710 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative video

@mikesphilippineretirement Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@chrisplatt3869 2 ай бұрын

Great video today nice breakdown honest estimate you guys have a wonderful day

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@KrayPurn 2 ай бұрын

I had a motorbike accident last year in the Philippines. It cost me 134,000 pesos all in to include surgery, doctors' fees, meds, etc. I am pretty healthy. However, that accident convinced me to establish a 1-million-peso medical savings account just in case of some type of major medical emergency such as a stroke or heart attack.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

hope you're ok

@KrayPurn 2 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement Thanks. I just had a triple corrective procedure in a different country to correct the initial surgical procedures I had in the Philippines. The doctors in the Philippines did their best. However, they were ill equipped to handle shoulder re-construction and lack modern hardware equipment to properly stabilize a clean collar bone break. Healing well now, still love the Philippines and plan to semi retire there next year. You guys put out really great videos.

@andgray 2 ай бұрын

Your budget is double what I would have. Goodluck.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

you just want to survive or enjoy life

@andgray 2 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement brit pensions are lower. Most. Philipinos get by on 10% of your budget

@khb6686 2 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement Money grubbing women is all get from this. Waiting for you to prove me wrong.

@Dan-xx5jq 2 ай бұрын

@@andgrayit is difficult to go from a high standard of living to a lower standard of living. One gets used to the comforts and one notices them when you don't have them as it can make one depressed. We are used to having hot water 24hours a day, central air, modern facilities, everything being clean and almost new etc..... And when you get old all those things are things we can't do without. It is difficult to live in a neighborhood where everything looks decrepit with thousands of wires hanging everywhere, different colors on buildings that are unpleasant to the eye, it all looks old and dirty. It is depressing as you feel you worked hard and this is what your life has boiled down to. It is not a great feeling. We don't have many years to live and we want to have the creature comforts and have a pleasant life the few years we have left. It is fine for a young person.

@andgray 2 ай бұрын

@@Dan-xx5jq yes it's difficult to move down. I would probably work part time as a teacher, to bump up my salary and lifestyle. I have 10 more years to build up further Enjoy your retirement you've earned it

@Mikeyyyy_L 2 ай бұрын

Mike &Janet, congrats on being under budget for may! It gives many an idea of what costs a couple would have. I hope that guy “Neil” watched it to see the costs with having a partner and one child.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

I'm sure he is

@brodave1111 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mike and Janet, I love watching your channel. I have been married to a Phillipna ( did I spell that correctly?) for 31 years. We met via pin pal and I brought her here on a fiancé visa. She is from a province in Davao, and most of her family is still there today. I have been supporting them (she and her then 10 year old son who I adopted) for most of that time, and have purchased a house and financed several college students there. It’s very gracious of you to share your finances and also answer questions from folks thinking about moving to the PI. Keep up the good work, and I’ll continue to watch… Dave

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Filipina. Thank you Dave

@anthonycataldo1291 2 ай бұрын

I love budget videos!

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

great

@FilipinaFreedom 2 ай бұрын

You can live on that budget in most small towns in the Midwest. Especially if your home and car are paid for.

@KaliBahayKubo 2 ай бұрын

💯 % 👍 ✔️

@rorybellamy2533 2 ай бұрын

maybe ? But Janet would not be living there. he met her there, the most important happiness in Mikes day.

@KaliBahayKubo 2 ай бұрын

@@rorybellamy2533 take her there...duh!

@Mikeyyyy_L 2 ай бұрын

Filipina freedom, True, if you don’t have rent or a vehicle payment, but if you do then no way!

@FilipinaFreedom 2 ай бұрын

@@Mikeyyyy_L should be able to get a car paid for by the time you retire . You can get rent/mortgage for $800 easy and these guys with the 2k budgets are paying nearly that.

@Will67267 Ай бұрын

That's a lot to be living in Dumaguete. I live in BGC with my girlfriend and we live comfortably on $2000 a month. You probably support a big family there.

@selbstsein967 2 ай бұрын

Hope that the 300 $ pM will be enough saving for everyone, not only you, as PhilHealth is not really health insurance - a bit discount - that’s it - but think you’re aware of that - stay healthy 🙏 Crazy Electric especially and water costs 🙈

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

it is but I also started with a good amount in the saving for medical

@user-ld4kr9fo8q 2 ай бұрын

I live on less than 2000 usd here in new jersey. Excluding mortgage which I view as a savings plan by building up equity plus there are a lot of Filipinas here with good jobs mainly in the health care industry.

@frankmazzie4855 2 ай бұрын

I'm happy for you..

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

thank you

@kjelllautrup9519 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you about the school. Our daughter goes to college in another city. Tuition fee is one thing, then everything else that the school announces the day before the payment is due is added. It could be 20k php extra costs for me in some months.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! PJ is the the 6th Grade so I know the cost will increase

@jimbohi3648 Ай бұрын

Good to hear 2000 is The Sweet Spot man hasn't changed in a while

@mikesphilippineretirement Ай бұрын

you get more peso now per dollar

@garyhamilton9186 2 ай бұрын

Another great video Mike.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

thanks Gary

@Geoduck. 2 ай бұрын

Gosh you guys do well buying groceries. I'm sure Janet is a smart shopper.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

that she is

@user-so1io5bg9n 2 ай бұрын

I have visited twice in the past 9 months, both month long trips. It’s different for vacations traveling to different islands compared to living there. If i moved there, i would budget $4500 USD per month.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

that is a good amount to live on

@JRINASIA 2 ай бұрын

Mike & Janet, I remember in the mid 1970’s. It was 7.50 pesos to one dollar. It hold at least early 1980’s when I left the Philippines.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

things very different now

@23zchris 2 ай бұрын

Philippines money supply growing faster than the US.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

I do not know Chris

@ZoKitchen 2 ай бұрын

Hi guys I’m watching! God bless the beautiful couple!

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

thank you

@BelusTraveller 2 ай бұрын

Was over budget this month 😂😂😂😂😂, But wife went to driving school, The first women in her family to be a legal licensed driver, Amen, God Bless

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

great good job on getting her a license

@RayH- 2 ай бұрын

The information I sent you explained that the depreciating Japanese Yen is causing devaluation of Asian currencies. Great for the exchange rate but it's inflationary.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@ericg9092 2 ай бұрын

Great budget video, Mike. We appreciate it! I'm dreaming of a retirement in the PI or maybe Thailand, but have 8 or 9 more years before I can pull the trigger at 62. Hopefully they'll both still be good options. I like the U.S., but look forward to an interesting and hopefully less expensive retirement overseas. Looking forward to your next video.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

you will like it

@CryptoPatriot706 2 ай бұрын

Mike and Janet great video. Im traveling there for the first time around December. Not sure where to fly into or where to go once i get there.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Cebu

@charlesbronson5235 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic breakdown and informative advice Mike and Janet. Keep those rates high until I arrive in July as I want to enjoy the 58 peso rate too. Never ever seen it that high in all my years there.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@erniealonzo536 2 ай бұрын

Looks like you are doing good. You and your honey do very wrll.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

we try

@davidroberts647 2 ай бұрын

Nice video

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

thank you David Roberts

@jerrymarshall2728 2 ай бұрын

We're calculating our budget, again. But not relying on the high exchange rate. We always calculate at 55P=1USD, and at this time should have excess for the bank, and extras. We'll be moving in July, from our condo in Metro, at P23.5K, to a new duplex at P33.6/month, in Angeles City. Tentatively. We've been budgeting P35K for groceries, and that includes occasional outside meals. We've done okay with that, even considering my western food preferences. I think I brought the rainy season with my arrival, yesterday? 🌧

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Good thinking Jerry

@simplyfilipino6408 2 ай бұрын

What is the HP or horse power AC in your living room? I want to install one in my living room, adjacent to the dining and kitchen around 60 square meters

@Matthew-gz4oh 2 ай бұрын

Great video as always Mike and Janet. I know they recommend those split aircons be cleaned every 4-8 weeks depending on usage to stay healthy mainll, and of course reduce enery cost. How is that generally handled between the tenant and the landlord? Thanks!!

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

ask the Landlord to clean them b4 you move in to start. In my other house I have 4 aircons cleaned for 700peso. I paid that myself but talk to the landlord and ask if they will pay for it or take it out of the rent

@Matthew-gz4oh 2 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement Excellent info an thanks.

@erichschinzel6486 Ай бұрын

There you go..

@whatsonfilammusic 2 ай бұрын

That slow cooker story is hilarious. Lol you guys are so much fun.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

😊 thank you it was funny

@lazylarrylee2421 2 ай бұрын

Mike and Janet, sounds like a great budget. However, mine will be lower.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Yes I spend a lot

@michaelorfanos7416 2 ай бұрын

Mike, I exactly like you with the feet up! I just have to do it.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

yes I love to relax and put my feet up

@edgarwangsmo6 2 ай бұрын

❤

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

thank you

@ericsolkamans-kj2fd 2 ай бұрын

....Plus, I aways have access whenever I need it.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

good to hear

@timtarr9364 2 ай бұрын

Thank god for youtube you need it

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

thanks for watching I need the views

@jjdelamo6246 2 ай бұрын

I live like a king in Philippines on $3,000/mo budget. 2k is more than enough.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

2k is a good life

@travellolo 2 ай бұрын

1500 is my average for a 2 bedroom and eating out 3 times a week

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

great thanks for sharing

@rosemarieb.7420 2 ай бұрын

Mike, here in Angeles City Pampanga I paid Phil health 500 pesos last April.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

they said it was going up but not here yet when we paid

@michaelpowell1921 2 ай бұрын

I have been told that the cost for electricity has been going up and up. What is the cost per KW hour? and what was the cost 6 months a go compared to today?

@Charles-rd6ku 2 ай бұрын

Just a quick note cause i have nothing to do. As of 9:45 p.m. philippine time U. S. dollar to peso is p58. 20! Very nice

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

yes

@ronfesta771 2 ай бұрын

Me thinketh such a lovely couple., not only a business arrangement where everyone wins however most important it is a genuine kind and loving.......commitment!@!?😉

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

a business arrangement Wow really

@ronfesta771 2 ай бұрын

@mikesphilippineretireme Mike, I understand that the majority of marriages break down because of issues with the finances. Maybe this is just a Western things?? P.S. Hope I didn't offend you guys, definitely not my intention!!😉

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

tell me how your marriage broke up money or bad sex

@ronfesta771 2 ай бұрын

@mikesphilippineretirement Hey Mike, suggest you ask the wife. My guess a combination of many things, anyway you know what they say., it's tough at.....the top!@!?😉😂😂

@ariefraiser140 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the budget breakdown. Insurance however always concerns me. I just got through watching a gut wrenching video with Old Dog about his buddy Juells cancer diagnosis and essentially being given no more than a year tops to live. There's no hope, there's no money to even tey treatments and even if there was money one of the treatment... potential organ transplant is pretty much closed to foreigners. They need to get the transplant from a related family member. Which to me would make it worth it to maintain my medicare even while living overseas in the grand scheme of it $180-220/month is a great deal considering most people on medicare are at least 65. Getting medical coverage at that price at that age on the free market around the world is highly unlikely. I want somewhere in the world I can go to where there's hope.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

yes. I watched that video

@user-qs2br2jl4x Ай бұрын

I watched video few days ago. Very sad story. If you have any medical conditions don't even consider moving overseas to third world country. The USA is still the best.

@charleshaubert3970 Ай бұрын

I've found it's cheaper to live in sir lanka then the Philippines

@mikesphilippineretirement Ай бұрын

but why would you

@markeuringer8106 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mike. Just a strong suggestion….. why not buy a house/ build a house or buy a condo ( maybe on Janet’s family property? ) The 35 k rent could go a way towards one of those options Thoughts? Thanks Mark

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

not for me at this time

@danielroy3039 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mike and Janet. I have a house here outside Manila. About the same size as your house. We have the same 7,418 pesos this month. I pray we can meet someday. Dan

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

maybe if we come to Manila someday

@boat6868 2 ай бұрын

Your cable and wifi is a deal. Currently paying approx. $200 per month for cable and internet in U.S.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

I know

@Robin-xt7yo 26 күн бұрын

Consider cutting the cable cord. At least 50% of Americans have cut cable. Use a streaming service such as Fubo, Sling, HuluTV or KZfaqTV. Many have free trials. I pay less than $100 usd per month for streaming TV and internet. I love the NBA and watch every game of the Celtics live ☘️.

@garytibo 2 ай бұрын

Just came back from AW with my son and 2 trio cost me here in Quebec Canada $36.50

@briancasteel8025 2 ай бұрын

Does your Phil heath cover medication’s like met Forman for type two diabetic?

@franciscoaguilar123 2 ай бұрын

With the prices of everything continuing to climb in the Philippines how many expats buy a condo to avoid future rent payments versus renting?

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

up front fee and cost to buy plus hoa and condo fees...crazy sometimes

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

that is what they want. Do it just enjoy your life here in the Philippines

@Dan-xx5jq 2 ай бұрын

i thought the video about real life scenarios of horror health issues, accidents, unforseen large expenses...etc that can happen.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

I do tell that kind of story

@steveperyer4850 2 ай бұрын

I have always looked at 50 peso to a smaller when figuring out a budget

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

I rounded everything up

@hhamillton1844 2 ай бұрын

Mr. Mike.........what about those 3 split air aircons? I am told they need to be cleaned every 3 months I am here in Cebu, it cost me 1000p for each unit. I would think it might be a little cheaper in Dumaguete?

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Yes they are

@jamesjenningsjr6337 23 күн бұрын

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@grandpapeteswordsofwisdom7114 2 ай бұрын

I am family of three and I find medications, prescriptions, supplements', antibiotics are a significant expense which I notice you did not include.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

I don't have any Prescriptions or Meds

@grandpapeteswordsofwisdom7114 2 ай бұрын

@@mikesphilippineretirement Wow! Congratulations. I am impressed. You are 70 and have a wife and teenage boy, yet you spend nothing on medicine or vitamins. I was like that until age 60 and then things changed. I am a cancer survivor so maybe that makes a difference.

@Synfulz 2 ай бұрын

58.2 is a nice exchange rate, but when withdrawing from ATM or true FOREX exchange is going to be about 1 - 1.5 php less.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@Synfulz 2 ай бұрын

@mikesphilippineretirement yes do your calculation on what you take from the ATM to your actual bank ledger. Mine takes 2-3 days to settle out. But that's what I find about 1.5 php.

@travelingdude1621 Ай бұрын

I think Asian women are beautiful. I’ve been with a few of them. They’re good company. However, as a non-Asian white European, I much rather prefer being with a woman that shares my same race, culture and heritage. It just makes life a lot easier overall. I say to each their own. I’ve been to China and Japan in Asia. The PH is a nice place. 👍🏻

@josephperalta3096 2 ай бұрын

Afternoon Mike I'm moving to the Phillipines in June. I'm a sports fan can I actually get espn and NBA. MLB, NFL Live real time?

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

I watch Ohio state football live or the next day do to time difference

@AllenLuedemann 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mike and Janet. So Mike, you splurged on two haircuts?? Now, Janet can go get two Co cos! 😆 LOL. I didn't know Paul and Baby Mae had a barber shop. I may swing by there when I'm there. Only if Paul doesn't cut my hair. Haha! Well, enjoy the Memorial Day there, and I myself salute all who served our country. God Bless EVERYONE and God Bless AMERICA!!😊😊

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

😁

@MichaelWayneWhitemore 2 ай бұрын

nks for your time/

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

you're welcome

@CharliePowell-dy1tl 28 күн бұрын

Hello, I was wondering if nice rural homes are hard to find? I like privacy and the dogs in Mexico drove me nuts! I’ve spent a little time in Mexico and would like to check other countries out. Thanks

@materesafigueroa8876 2 ай бұрын

Wow that's a lot in one month 😳

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

not really. I have been at 3,300 in one month

@gvjsmj11 Ай бұрын

Mike, I’m retired and I’d love living there or Thailand , although idk if I’d ever get the nerve to do it lol. I watch a lot of your videos these days, so I’m at least considering it. I have a lot of medical issues so I’d have to look closely at comprehensive medical care. Also, did you say Janet has a KZfaq ? Do you have a link? I’d be interested in seeing what she has to say from the perspective of a Filipino

@gonetothefareast 2 ай бұрын

Mike another good video sir! one question, how did you get the ottoman home? If all you have is a motorcycle.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

it was delivered

@waynelockwood3086 2 ай бұрын

Not sure where your money is going, but I've been living in general santos for 3 years now. Built my own house and I am surviving quite comfortable on 18k peso a month on a small private pension. I guess u living a high life.

@JB-go4ii 2 ай бұрын

It would be interesting to know how, if at all, Philippine income tax on expats impacts the budget of expects.

@mikesphilippineretirement 2 ай бұрын

I do not pay Philippine income tax

@JB-go4ii 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Concerns about having to deal with filing a Philippine tax return in addition to filing my federal, state and city tax return has deferred me from moving to the Philippines.