The Real Cost Of Living in the Philippines Province as a Foreigner!

The Real Cost Of Living in the Philippines Province as a Foreigner! - Our Expenses in 2024

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The Cost of living in the Philippines in 2024 can look different for everyone. Depending on the area, the lifestyle and many other factors!
But I wanted to share my point of view. The cost of living in the Philippines as a foreigner living a rather simple province life in the middle of Central Luzon.
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Hi, I`m Susie! I`m originally from Hungary but I live in the beautiful Philippines with my husband, Jonathan.
We are sharing our daily life and adventures here focused on visiting and promoting the lesser known, less touristy (but equally beautiful) areas of the Philippines as well as sharing the beauty of life in the province!!
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00:00 My lifestyle in the Philippines
1:24 Rent in our area
2:55 Bills
4:07 Visa prices
5:20 Cost of Eating Out
7:00 How much we spend Grocery shopping?
8:52 Transportation
9:44 Extra monthly expenses
10:20 How much we pay to travel
11:31 Some more price examples
12:40 Estimation and things to consider

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@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Hope this video could help those wondering or just those curious how we live to give a base idea on our type of lifestyle in the Philippines Province!🇵🇭 Let me know if there's any similar topic you'd like us to talk about! ♥️

@itsmeferny 3 ай бұрын

Hi Susie, I live in Cebu and the itemized amount in the cost of living breakdown you provided are on point. In my case, my electricity is lower because I only live alone in a two bedroom home and I also go to work 5 days a week so I only spend less than PhP 2K for electricity. The grocery spend you mention is also true. Living on my own, I spend more than 1K weekly for groceries so that makes 2.5K weekly if you are a couple.

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

@@itsmeferny Thank you for sharing your point of view also! I'm sometimes surprised to see how expensive some people claim local life to be. Of course it all depends on the location and lifestyle like mentioned but it's good to see some relatable numbers haha

@rgphl01 2 ай бұрын

This is very helpful especially on those like me who have one who plans to live in the Philippines. I live in Pampanga by the way 😁

@Vera-dc7my Ай бұрын

Please please talk about buying organic produce , where, how much? Can we buy directly from private farmers? I want to be in Buguio and for my healing need introspective

@oliviolanza1933 3 ай бұрын

Almost 100K subscribers Lets Go guys ! ❤Lets support Susie and Jonathan

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🥰 On the way!!!

@alexmacagba3367 Ай бұрын

Im a big fan of you guys.keep doing content and i love to watch it...

@charleybrown2472 3 ай бұрын

Yup! Living frugal w/ intuition & reliable partner, you can survive everywhere. Specialy in Philippines where empathy, humility, & respect is always a virtue of every filipinos 🇺🇸❤🇵🇭🧡🙏

@jg465 3 ай бұрын

Susie you are glowing and look healthy! The Philippines is doing wonders for you. God Bless you and Jonathan.

@jaimtingin 3 ай бұрын

This couple spending their money wisely...very practical....another admirable trait from Suzie & Jonathan...Godbless you more👍🙏

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Thank you po 😊

@HappyinJapan358 3 ай бұрын

Living in like the Philippines is like the best thing to do. Like it’s not even a matter of like fact that it’s cheaper like and also like more fun. I like it.

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Agreed! 😊

@switzerlandandthephilippines 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting. Thank you so much for sharing it. Please make videos about your house or your apartment hunting. We love your channel ❤️ Greetings from Switzerland, Ariel & Susanne

@artamisa7868 3 ай бұрын

Lets support her Channel all the way❤

@lizaduguil818 3 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@ryanrhea1 3 ай бұрын

You are a good and articulate vlogger. And you know what are you saying about the PH, although you have been living here for 4 yrs cuz few foreign vloggers do not know how’s an ordinary Filipino living here. 👍 keep it up

@jansSanduz 3 ай бұрын

Wow! You are like a memory machine. So down to minute details. Love it.❤

@xtian_unstopfit7 2 ай бұрын

That's why I love Philippines but I love the foreigners girl visiting here in the Philippines. 😊😁

@Zudotokashi 3 ай бұрын

Try to go to Mt Pinatubo one of the beautiful places to visit in Central Luzon.

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

One of our next destinations! I've been waiting to visit for the longest time 🥰

@oxoelfoxo 3 ай бұрын

30k per month for 2 sounds good particularly since that includes an actual house and not bedspace plus private transpo consumables!

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

I agree I watched a few other videos and it's actually a similar number for those living a similar life like us 😊

@mtir8888 3 ай бұрын

There are many different lifestyle modes in the Philippines, from the simple life in the province/ beach to the posh life in BGC/Manila. The key is creating a mix that fits your comfort and budget. Your lifestyle choices as a couple are real smart and practical - and I admire how you guys can travel to popular tourist destination without breaking the bank :).

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Yes I think it's what's awesome about life in the Philippines you can find a suitable area whatever kind of lifestyle you prefer 😊

@antoniobolivar8752 3 ай бұрын

kunti na lng on the way na sa 100k, goodluck gurl❤

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🥰

@MRBIGSLICK66 27 күн бұрын

Very interesting and informative video thank you! Province life is definitely simpler & less expensive if you live like the locals.

@rb5997 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for being another foreigner who loves the country and the probinsya life! This is the most beautiful thing about the Philippines that I love so much since I first came here 14 years ago! Peaceful, warm, chill, loving and happy! You both look great together btw! Bless Up!

@desireefitzgibbon9781 3 ай бұрын

Hi Susie, I enjoy your adventures! Thanks for sharing good vibes! I noticed your bracelet, did you get that from Kulas??😅

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Jonathan made it 😊

@Blue20Png 3 ай бұрын

I like your content, it's quite detailed one. Salamat po❤

@harryng6669 3 ай бұрын

Hope you will enjoy your life here in the Philippines. Simple living.

@darwinsvaleza 3 ай бұрын

Super helpful content thank you very much ❤

@markallenarcano9439 3 ай бұрын

Present Miss Susie 🙋 Keep Safe ❤️

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊😊

@movingsouth 3 ай бұрын

thanks so much for the video. ill have you know that this year i will move to the philippines. I am looking foward to it

@henrytilney7182 2 ай бұрын

A lot of content creators don't usually show much info about this. Thanks for sharing a more realistic view when living in the Philippines.

@maritesidanas2452 3 ай бұрын

Road to 100k Susie and Jonathan❤

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Yay on the way!!

@Vera-dc7my Ай бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful

@jaimtingin 3 ай бұрын

Lenten season in the Phil ...please make content about the traditional "pasyon"..."penitensya"...happening this March...ask your husband about this tradisyon....i may add also about "senakulo"..hope you have time for these🙏

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

We are planning to! Thank you for the tip!

@PhilCherry3 2 ай бұрын

Susie, Your comments and budget calculations are more in line with Ginno from Dazel TV. Your budget is also comparable to that of Vagabond Awake, Hobo Adventure & 8 Miles from Home KZfaq channels. I like your video because it’s in the spirit of simplicity and minimalism without deprivation. I made this comment in response to other videos, but I’ll say it again here. They key to a successful transition as an expat in the Philippines seems to be whether or not the expat can find a like minded partner before or after moving to the Philippines. The expat’ s complete experience in the Philippines will be colored by his/her love relationships just as with anywhere else. This is especially true for the budget decisions the expat will make once in the Philippines (or any other country). It seems both you and your husband are committed to sharing a peaceful and simple province life in a small but fulfilling community. Your choices are a model I would choose to follow if I ever decided to leave the west.

@lizaduguil818 3 ай бұрын

Hi susie I'm from Dumaguete watching here in Qatar 🇶🇦

@erikarama154 3 ай бұрын

New subscriber here! Glad I found your channel

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Welcome here! 😊

@jheromepertez5925 2 ай бұрын

It's true,. Even you're in a province, prices of all goods are same with manila., "Probinsyiano" just tend to stay couz the government prioritize increase in metro manila..

@KB3TLE 2 ай бұрын

This 30K budget is for 2 people - if I understand you correctly ( ? ) = you and your husband ? --- If a single old man by himself cooked very little and ate out cheaply most of the time - lived frugal and paid 5K rent + 5K elect for AC most of the time - ( ? ) - would about $750 -- $900 / mo. be enough most months ? 🤔 Trace Martires '''area''' has many affordable rentals under $100/mo. and about everything needed for daily living. Close enough for easy day trips to Manila or the beach or the airport !?! Lipa City too ? > Thank you for sharing the real story of what is - "needed" - over there - w/o the un-needed - "wants" !!! 🤗 ❤👍🙏👏

@jimboykulit3934 3 ай бұрын

hope you visit our provinces in Mindoro and Marinduque ❤❤❤ food is also cheap there

@cantonchannel2073 Ай бұрын

nice❤❤❤

@HilmaCoBer 2 ай бұрын

💖

@johncalder-gx4bf 3 ай бұрын

Bought my Aerox 5 years ago. Paid 104k for it. Still running great.

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Ours is also simikar age but it's not in the best shape anymore as we've been taking it to many long roadtrips

@christiebargas8880 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@user-wp3eq6vd6h 3 ай бұрын

Road to 100k like and share pa more

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Thank you po, on the way!!

@jessiesantiago7994 3 ай бұрын

I think your estimate is pretty good for a foreigner to get an idea of how much it costs to live a simple provincial life. BTW, I hope that you reach 100k soon. Keep it up. You are doing great.

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰

@tonymckay6556 3 ай бұрын

hey beautiful much cheaper compared to your country. best place because locals are friendly and hospitable.

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Yes! Honestly salaries back in my home country are higher but the cost of living is higher, too! But the opportunities there living a more simple, more affordable life is limited.

@esterpilcher8574 3 ай бұрын

Your so lucky Sussie.Philippines is a beautiful and can spwak english,and very friendly ppl. Im going back there soonMy country is the best country to retire.Its in my blood.I am filipina and love my beautiful mother land.No comparison in another country.Ppl,are helpful.🇵🇭♥️🇵🇭♥️🇵🇭

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

I agree! Lucky to live here

@edgarenova7996 3 ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@irmapaglinawan5291 3 ай бұрын

❤❤

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

❤

@rjeayourz2255 3 ай бұрын

You can apply spousal visa for 5 years renewal miss susie

@yulvillanuevatolentino3451 3 ай бұрын

Try going to LAGUNA. There’s a place called HIDDEN VALLEY. PERFECT GETAWAY FOR NATURE LOVERS. Fresh Spring water resort.👍🏽👍🏽😎🇵🇭🇺🇸

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip!!

@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc 3 ай бұрын

You can spend less if you will just road tripping in central and northern Luzon. There are many tourist attractions there that are just need to be explored

@gamerwits4329 3 ай бұрын

Hey susie

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Hiii

@Vera-dc7my Ай бұрын

Can you share links examples for finding local houses for rent Facebook pages?

@SusieinthePhilippines Ай бұрын

I always search for groups for the exact city / province I'm interested in! There's so many out there it's better to find the specific groups for the area you're interested in. For example the group "Sorsogon city rentals" is for the city of Sorsogon only. You can find ones for the whole region "Bicol Apartment Rentals" also. Just an example! :)

@rudricsison3858 3 ай бұрын

👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

@user-nu3nn7fs2g 3 ай бұрын

Ah si kulas mabuting tao yun na vlogger

@eriktm1296 3 ай бұрын

Thise are the cost. But innever saw you two do working. P20.000 does need a very good paying job

@selbstsein967 Ай бұрын

What about Health Insurance costs? So not PhilHealth is this you can forget immediately

@joerex2612 Ай бұрын

how about the medical expense ?

@user-nu3nn7fs2g 3 ай бұрын

Si Davud din mabuting tao

@florantevillaruz287 3 ай бұрын

The cost of leaving in the Philippines is cheap if you have a properties plus less restaurants

@pao2alcantara992 3 ай бұрын

Collab withe basel the hungry syrian wonderer❤❤❤

@rizalindaalegura3164 3 ай бұрын

Susie dapat nag apply kna ng spousal visa dahil kasal na

@SusieinthePhilippines 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately as a Hungarian citizen I can't apply to the usual spouse visa

@NeoKrypton21 3 ай бұрын

Now, who said it was cheap living in the Philippines! Hahahahaha Cost of living really depends on where you are located in the Philippines. It is NOT CHEAP to live in the Philippines. Travels in the Philippines are so expensive as well. Way more on travels to tourist's areas. Salary as well is too low here compared to the total cost of expenses and bills. That is why most of us Filipinos, given the opportunity, do take 2 jobs and work for 16 hours a day just to survive and live.

@stevesilver7437 2 ай бұрын

I agree! You have to leave the country to make a good wage!

@notsocrazyjohn5348 22 күн бұрын

The target audience is Foreigners, Filipinos know what it costs to live in the Province. 30k per month is a lot for most province people, many Foreigners have pensions 100k+/month so for us this is quite cheap compared to our countries where we struggle on our pensions due to everything costing way more there. Where I live in Melbourne rent alone for a small place can often cost 80-100k PHP/Month before we even start paying actual loving costs and that is if you can even find somewhere to rent