Really appreciate how you gave the names of the stores and prices for specific items!

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

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Straight to the point. Thank you for sharing

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3 ай бұрын

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Well said sir.. And the most important thing.. We are a friendly people. Always smiling 😊❤. Thanks for sharing Stay safe ❤

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

10 ай бұрын

Thanks and I agree that the Filipinos are warm hearted and friendly. And also love to sing. 🙂🙂

Great video 👍thanks.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve for viewing this video and I'm glad you liked it. If you haven't already, please share and subscribe for more informative Philippine information. Have a great day.

GREAT JOB ATP. I agree with you 100%

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Cecilia for looking at ATP, viewing this video and complimenting. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your comment is much appreciated and I hope you have a great day. 🙂🙂

Cost of living in the Philippines varies greatly upon where you live and your lifestyle. Undoubtedly prices are rising quickly due to the influx of foreigners and world inflation. Tourist areas and densely populated areas like Manila and Cebu City can be more expensive than living in California. If you plan on living a mostly “western” lifestyle (food, travel, medical, housing, etc….) things can get very expensive quickly. If you live a mostly modest “Filipino” type lifestyle, you can easily live on $1k/month. I plan to do a mix. I will travel, but not like I’m always on vacation. I’ll eat western food, but also Filipino food. In Some of the provinces you can get some very fresh and very cheap seafood. I plan to have solar. My biggest concern is medical. Right now you can get decent coverage for less than $2k/year. Who knows what it will be going forward. Our plan is to have our house built and paid for, a car that’s paid for, and solar that’s paid for. We also plan to have an emergency fund. We already own land in a few different places so if prices go up we can sell some of it.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Imcc007 and thank you for looking at ATP and viewing this video and sharing your vision. Your first sentence says it all and is so very true. It’s obvious you have put much thought and consideration into your plan as well as having a back up plan and that’s fantastic. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already to receive future information like this. Thanks for commenting and sharing your experiences and future plans. God Bless, stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

@Angel_62215

9 ай бұрын

smart!!! paid housing, car, solar is the best move along with lands for investments… I did the exact same thing although I won’t be retiring for another 20 years or so lol you can never go wrong preparing early. the biggest expense will be medical insurance and by then, the budget should be more than enough 😊

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Angel and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting about your experiences. You're never to young to start investing for your future and it sounds like you have a very good head start. I'm sure your vision and planning will provide you a comfortable retirement. Way to GO! Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your comment is much appreciated. Thanks, and have a great day. 🙂🙂

@lesliemaltin5891

3 ай бұрын

Much appreciate the time spent by you to provide a very detailed and professional video of actual costs of living here!!

Thumbs up 👍 ... we just ran into our unexpected expenses.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

10 ай бұрын

Hello F&F: Thanks for viewing this video and I hope all has worked out well for you. Stay safe and enjoy your travels. 🙂🙂

great info. really appreciate it! 👍

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

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Thanks for the info.

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9 ай бұрын

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Very great detailed breakdown ❤

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

4 ай бұрын

Good day Philippines Unfiltered and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. Thank you for your feedback and I’m glad you’ve found it helpful. You might also like viewing the “2024 Philippine Cost of Living | Still 70% less than America | Money in your Pocket” video to see the comparisons. 📋📶 If you have not already done so, please subscribe to ATP to receive future information like this. Your viewership and time is very much appreciated and I wish you a great day. 🙂🙂

Great info thanks👍

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

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Very informative thank you for the information

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

6 ай бұрын

Good day David and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. I’m glad you have found the information helpful. Stay tuned as I’ll be releasing the 2024 Cost of Living Information in the February time frame. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your time and viewership is much appreciated and I hope you have a great day. Happy Holidays. 🙂🙂

Great info superb video 👍🏻

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

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This is the best cost of living show I’ve seen ❤

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

7 ай бұрын

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Yes Philippines is so amazing!❤ I love my country- its so cheap living here...Some people have problems living here because they have vices- vices can destroy you and your family...I really appreciate how you see my country...God bless and keep safe🎉

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Yasmin: Thank you for looking at ATP and viewing this video and commenting. Its nice to hear your positive vibes about the Philippines and I feel very fortunate to be living in your country. So much beauty and so many sites to see. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already to recevie more ATP informaiton in the future. I wish you success with your channel and stay safe in your travels. God Bless. 🙂🙂

@yasminreyes957

9 ай бұрын

Done

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Yasmin. 🙂🙂

@JenGioPhilippineJourney

9 ай бұрын

Philippines I love living there soon we will build our house ❤

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

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I am from Seychelles, though it is the most expensive country in Africa , Philippines is five times cheaper if I am living like a westerners. If I live my humble life I can survive on 500 dollars a month's easily there. I lived in Europe and Africa before.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Charles and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing your comment. Seychelles looks like a beautiful region. Nice to know you also find the Philippines' cost of living affordable. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Thanks and have a great day. 🙂🙂

Very nice channel! Very informative so i subscribed.😊

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

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very educational video..

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

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Thanks for the update. This kind of information is much appreciated, especially the specific costs of items and recommendations on what stores to look for.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Bravo21 (sounds like an Army call sign. Sorry, Flash Backs 🙂🙂) and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video, commenting and I'm glad you found is helpful. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Thanks for your feedback and have a great day. 🙂🙂

@Bravo21

9 ай бұрын

@@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050 I subbed yesterday 👍 I'm retiring to the PI as soon as I sell my house in Florida. Honestly thought I would be there by now but have been dealing with Probate Courts and it's taken much longer than expected. Filed the last document Friday and my Attorney told me it should only be a couple weeks and FIN. All that's left is to put it on the Judge's desk for a signature on the final order. And yea your flashback was on point brother. Combat Engineer here, last tour Iraq, 06-07.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Bravo21 and thanks for your sub and following ATP. I hope all goes well for you in your transition to the Philippines as it sounds like its getting close to happening. Thank you for your service to our country. I did platoon time in 1/3 ACR and was tank company commander of D Company, 1/64 AR, 24th ID. "Darklord6". Ah the good ole days and fond memories of great brotherhood. Stay safe and have a great retirement!! 🙂🙂

This is why I am moving to the Philippines in my late 30s already.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

8 ай бұрын

Good day AK47 and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. Congratulations on your move to the Philippines and whether it is for an early retirement or to work, I hope you have an exciting journey. Not only does the Philippines offer so much to see, you can easily fly from Manila to many other countries in a few hours flight for other excitement. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

The name "S&R" stands for American businessmen Sol and Robert Price, founders of Price Club and PriceSmart. They own or have partnerships in 12 countries.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

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This video is amazing for info about living in Pi. You've done a better job than other guys info about living in Pi. 👍

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

7 ай бұрын

Good day “Ghost” and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. Your positive words are appreciated and informing viewers with current and accurate information is a priority of this channel. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this and share with your friends. Your time and viewership is much appreciated and I hope you have a great day. 🙂🙂

@theghostofpennsylvania_11

7 ай бұрын

@@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050 Will definitely subscribe.👍

Great video. Best location for decent fair price is Iloilo city great location for everything to experience the life of western and filipino life. Surrounded with hospitals a few minutes away. Has great schools and universities. A few minutes away to International airport. A few hours drive to great beaches like boracay, islas gegantes, sandbar concepcion, guimaras island and more. Also has S&R and more.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Phil-Am and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing some very good information about your location. Especially about the S&R. 😁😁 Hopefully one day I can get there and take a look. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your comment is much appreciated and very insightful. Thanks and have a great day. 🙂🙂

Thank you for the very straight to the point budget information I’m moving to the Philippines permanently from Uk 🇬🇧 in a couple of months so cramming as much information as possible in

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

6 ай бұрын

Good day Tony and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. I’m glad you’ve found this content helpful and hope your move will be a smooth one. You might also find the following videos helpful if you have not seen them yet. 1. JRC Visa Consultancy & Immigration Services - Have Questions?. 2. 5 Reasons Why Foreign Companies Hire Filipino's. 3. How to travel Philippines - Watch this before planning your trip. 4. Dangers of Rip Currents | What to do if you get caught in one. 5. 2023 Expat guide to opening a Philippine bank account. 6. 5 Things to know before visiting the Philippines | Safety, Comfort, and Culture. 7. 6 Reasons I retired in the Philippines | Life is Good!. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. I’ll be posting the 2024 Cost of Living video in February maybe before you arrive. Your time and viewership is much appreciated and I hope you have a great day and a safe trip. 🙂🙂

@tonymonument4658

6 ай бұрын

@@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050 thank you so much for taking the time to come back to me and absolutely I have been and will be watching your other videos, I’ve already reached out to JCR regarding my SRRV , I’ll be in your area Cebu and Leyte based but as yet I haven’t completely decided on the exact location I’ll settle down in so I’ve given myself the first year to explore.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

6 ай бұрын

Good day Tony: Sounds like your first year will be filled with much exploration and decision making. I’m sure you won’t be bored and wish you a great 2024. Stay safe and enjoy your travels. Have a great weekend and thanks for following ATP! 🙂🙂

Good video

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

6 ай бұрын

Good day Ms. Butterfly and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. I'm glad you like this video content and hope you have found it helpful. I’ll be posting my 2024 Retirement Cost Of Living video in February so stay tuned for that one. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your time and viewership is much appreciated and I hope you have a great day. Stay warm in the USA. 🙂🙂

❤❤❤❤ nice

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

7 ай бұрын

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I Googled cost of livings Philippines VS Thailand. I found the electricity is three times more expensive in the Philippines and condo rent is about double. Fast Internet is also cheaper in Thailand. Since rent and utilities are my main expenses. I decided that I am better off in Thailand.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

2 ай бұрын

Good day Gary and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing your findings. Your pretty much spot on regarding electricity as I used to pay $35 in Thailand and now pay $83 in the Philippines. Regarding monthly rental rates, I used to pay $465 - $500 in Thailand for a one bedroom 42 sqm condo and now pay $225 and have a three-bedroom 65+ sqm townhome. And internet in Thailand I used to pay $16 and now pay $26. In America, rent would now cost me $800 - $1,700 monthly and one reason I have no desire to return there. If you have not already done so, please subscribe to ATP to receive future information like this. Thanks for your findings and viewership and time is very much appreciated and I wish you a great day. 🙂🙂

I have lived here on Siquior for almost 8 years. It costs Just as much here as in the states. My expenses have never been below 3k per month. We own our home and cars. Food, pets, electric, water are all expensive....not to mention diesel for the must have generator. Aways plan for unexpected expenses.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Mr. Archer and thanks for looking at ATP and viewing this information. Your comment is very informative and helpful to the viewers and I would have to agree with you that it does seem expensive there. Stay safe, be well and please subscribe to receive future ATP information. Thanks for commenting and have a great day. 🙂🙂

@judystevens448

9 ай бұрын

Clearly the vlog was showing based on single/couples expense. You must have a big family and extended families which, living in depressed provinces tend to happen, before you know it, EVERYBODY is eating at your house come mealtime 🤣

@macscotty9997

9 ай бұрын

The TRUTH!

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Judy and thanks for looking at ATP and this video and commenting. You are correct that I reference costs based on two and your comment made me smile as I think back a few years about a colleague who visited Philippines with his girlfriend and during his stay he was breaking his budget because the entire "extended family" was stopping by for meals. Made me laugh but very true and a very good point that "one" may retire in the Philippines but over time the "one" becomes "many". Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already to receive future information like this and thanks for commenting and sharing your experiences and putting a smile on my face. 🙂🙂🙂 Stay safe and have a great day.

@silentwatcher1455

9 ай бұрын

You must be living expensively.

I was listening to tom and ruth and he had a great live stream problem is the brownouts and utilities are double usually for us and many 200 bucks month on average good video but the infrastructure still behind 40 years

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Larry and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. I'm glad you like the information and do agree that living here can be challeneing and as a developing country the infrastructure certainly is not what we are used to. I do find that electric and petrol are my top two expenses here. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this and have a great day. 🙂🙂

New friend here 👏

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

8 ай бұрын

Good day Ana and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and subscribing. Stay tuned for more future information like this. Your viewership and support is much appreciated and I hope you have a great day. 🙂🙂

The load on my phone monthly is 300 pesos which include data for youtube and facebook and calls to Smart and Sun plus unlinited text on 3 networks, Smart, Sun and Globe, heard DITO is cheaper.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Mark and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing your detailed comment which I'm sure viewers will find helpful. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Again, thanks for providing this great information about the Philippine telecoms. Stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

I’m not sure why I like to watch these cost of living videos despite the fact that I’ve spent enough time there to know it myself already first hand. But I must say this was a well put together informative video sir. Thanks for also shouting out Naga city and the rent price bc I’ve been considering other places in the Visayas. Most of our time has been spent in Davao (that’s where the wife is from) but the prices are getting out of hand. Close but outside of Cebu has also been a consideration I just didn’t know what cities to look at. Thanks for sharing and take care. Jake

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

4 ай бұрын

Good day Jake and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. Its always good to be learning about other places and having options. I’ve heard many nice things about Davao and the beauty of that region. When I came here last year one main reason I shied away from Mindanao was the U.S. State Departments Level 2 Travel Advisory for that region and news of hostage taking and terrorist threats. It’s probably very safe in Davao but I like to get out and see the sights in the back country and I felt for me I just couldn’t do that and feel safe so I decided on the Visayas region. Living in Naga, you save an hours drive if you are going south to the tourist attractions compared to living in Cebu City. And from here you can get to the Moalboal, Kawasan Falls, Oslob, Osmena and Casino Peak, and other wonderful attractions in about a two-hour drive. I’ve also heard many good things about Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. Another good thing about being here in Cebu is that you can get to Bohol and Negros Occidental rather quickly and cheaply. And a one-hour flight to Manila so you really have a lot at your finger tip here in Cebu. I’m glad you found this video informative and you might want to also look at my latest 2024 Cost of living video and see the two-year comparisons. Your channel looks very nice and also informative and I hope after a few more years I’ll earn a fraction of the subscribers you have. 🙂🙂 If you have not already done so, please subscribe to ATP to receive future information like this. Your viewership, comment, and time is very much appreciated and I wish you a great day. Drop a line if you make it to Cebu or have any other questions, I can help you with. 🙂🙂

@JakeandJesset

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree about Davao. My first trip there I too noticed the threat level but "risked it all for love" lol. Actually in my research at that time it revealed most (not all) threats occurred outside of Davao City proper. I do feel safe in Davao and have been many times but I do feel "boxed" in. As the wife says I'm safest only going North and East out of Davao which doesn't leave me as much ground to explore. I've spent some time in Cebu as well, stayed at the Quest Hotel and really enjoyed Cebu. I do like Cebu for all of the points you made. I just have to find the right spot outside of the city as I am a country or province boy at heart (originally from Mississippi) But I like being close to the city for the times that we would want to go for a movie or a western style dining experience etc. Thanks for mentioning your updated budget video I will check that out. I keep watching these type vids to reinforce my idea of early retirement. Wife keeps telling me "as long as we have 2k USD passive lets just go" lol. We've lived there before on 1800-2k and felt just fine. We are completely over the culture here in the US, especially w/ young kids and what is accepted as normal. That said, we are slowly but surely prepping our life here for an exit to the PH. Thanks for the kind words about our channel. Hoping we can get back to regularly vlogging and cont to grow it. Your channel as well is putting out great info and should too grow exponentially! We did sub and like! Thanks again and take care, Jake

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

4 ай бұрын

Hi Jake and thanks for subscribing to ATP. Yes, I’ve heard from many and also read that Davao City proper is relatively safe and I think that stems from Rodrigo Duterte serving as mayor for more than 22 years (seven terms) and establishing a firm grip on the rule of law. And now following in his footsteps is son Sebastian Duterte to maintain that level of peace and safety. With Marawi only 175 - 200 km away, it seems your wife’s advice to travel north or east is good guidance. I believe you will be able to live fine here on your stated 1,800 - 2,000 budget and not feel pinched and I wish you the best in your retirement planning as it sounds like you are on a good glide path. I’ll be starting a new real estate series in the near future that you might find informative and give you some ideas of the surrounding Cebu areas. Stay tuned. Thanks again for subscribing Jake! Your viewership and time is very much appreciated and I wish you a great day. 🙂🙂

@JakeandJesset

4 ай бұрын

Sounds good Jeff. I will be watching for your real estate series, eager to see whats out there surrounding Cebu!

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

4 ай бұрын

Hi Jake: Are you interested in buying or renting? I'll keep you in mind as I work on this project. Have a great day. 🙂🙂

Very interesting, I was stationed at Clark Air Base, Philippines 🇵🇭 back in 1991. The American dollar to Philippines 🇵🇭 Pesos rate is the best as compared to Canada 🇨🇦 and Australia 🇦🇺 living in the Philippines 🇵🇭 . To apply for American military 🪖 Philippines 🇵🇭 sponsored SRRV program. You need $1,000 American dollars 💸 per month . The Philippines 🇵🇭 average is $350 dollars per month. Most Americans who retire in the Philippines 🇵🇭 with $1,509 dollars 💸 or more can live a good life in the Philippines 🇵🇭. About over 100,000 Americans live in the Philippines 🇵🇭. About 19,000 are retired there. I am age 61 and a widower. My children are grown and have children too. I hope to live again in the Philippines 🇵🇭 and retire there. Thank you for this information video.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

4 ай бұрын

Good day David and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing a very informative comment for our viewers. Since your assignment at Clark in 1991 The Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone (CFEZ) was implemented which has transformed the city of Angeles and the provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac. The Special Resident Retirement Visa (SRRV) Expanded Courtesy program is a fantastic Philippine visa option for foreign nationals 50 years old and above, who are retired Armed Force officers of foreign countries with existing military ties and/or agreements with the Philippine Government. A monthly pension of at least US $1K and an SRR Visa deposit of US $1.5K are required. I agree with you and do believe you can live comfortably here for $1.5K to $2K a month. You should plan a trip back here and see if it is enough to help you decide to retire here. I spent five years in Thailand and now consider Philippines my retirement residence. It’s hard to explain but I feel at peace here and have no desire to return to the US. I thank you for subscribing to ATP and appreciate your viewership and time. Thank you for your service to country and I wish you a wonderful retirement. 🙂🙂

This is one of the best budget videos I have seen very in depth and informative some of these vloggers saying you need 3 thousand us dollars a month is crazy I don't spend that much here in Toronto Canada one of the most expensive cities in North America and I rent and drive a car health care is free here but still they blow it out of proportion my Filipina wife who lives and works here with me has a house in mindino my question to you is what would be a reasonable amount of money to self insure I am thinking 1 hundred thousand Canadian dollars your thoughts

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

5 ай бұрын

Good day Michael and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting and I’m glad you have found it informative. Those living on $3K a month are living the high life (IMHO) as I’m doing quite comfortably here at less than $1.7K monthly. You ask a tough question as there are so many variables to this equation. Not knowing your age or present health status are key elements to self-insuring. I would certainly think that 100K Canadian dollars would cover any minor/major health issues that required medical attention. I have taken the position that should I end up in the hospital for what ever reason, I’d expect to pay out of pocket $3K - $10. After paying health insurance premiums for five years in Thailand that exceeded $12K and never going to the hospital one time, I made the decision to self-insure last September. I just uploaded my 2024 Philippine Cost of Living video today that you might find helpful. If you have not already done so, please subscribe to ATP to receive future information like this. Your viewership and time is very much appreciated and I wish you a great day. Thanks again for your positive feedback Michael. 🙂🙂

@michaelcrews2229

5 ай бұрын

@@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050 thank you sir my age is 53 I plan on retirement at 60 my health is ok I don't smoke and I am very active but I do enjoy my food and beers but as I get older l am making better decisions with that I think what I might do is what ever the premium is for insurance I well just put that amount aside every month with the lump sum I already have in your opinion is it safe to have a large amount of money in a Philippines bank

It depends on what cities or province you are in like, if you are in Camiguin.. the cost of living is very low..

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Felipe and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing your information. Much appreciated. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Thanks and have a great day. 🙂🙂

You might consider stopping the selling of the Philippines so heavily so inflation doesn’t make it impossible for those of us in retirement to move there. Ha ha ha. Prices are already creeping up. Having said that, I’d like to look at the gated community where you live. Is it possible? I’ll be arriving in about a month or two. And I am considering Naga very seriously.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Martin: I'm told you can enter this gated community by providing one piece of identification allowing you to drive around and see the various facilitites. Naga has a quaint downtown district selling meats, pastries, and hardware as well as two grocery stores and pharmacies. The Naga park and boardwalk are very nice places to relax at night and the hospital is 8 kilometers away from this compound should you need one. Feel free to contact me for more information on my gmail. I appreciate you looking at ATP and this video and hope you will subscribe if you have not already to receive more ATP information in the future. Safe travels and have a great day. 🙂🙂

I love everything that the Philippines has.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Myda and thanks for looking at ATP and viewing this video. I would agree with you that there is alot to like here in the Philippines. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this and have a great day. 🙂🙂

Food prices are high. Most items you showed can be purchased at same price in NYC at bargain store. Medicare pays my healthcare cost in NY. I have to pay about 160 a month regardless of living in the US or Philippines. Why not buy just basic and emergency coverage there and visit here if big need arises. Phone bills are very high in Philippines. Housing cost is the only things that attracts.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

10 ай бұрын

Good day Life Hacks. Thanks for viewing and sharing your thoughts. I've heard that there comes a time that elderly living abroad can no longer afford their expat health care and return to America to receive the care they need for free or nearly free. For me, utility and housing costs here are a lot cheaper and I don't have to contend with the snow that you will soon be getting about in. 🙂🙂 Additionally I can buy a new car for about 10K - 15K less, which I'm getting ready to do. Please share and subscribe if you've not already done so to receive more Philippine information. Thanks for stopping in and sharing.

@jetd9716

9 ай бұрын

What? My phone bill is unlimited for$50 here in Manila. Back in Phx I was paying $160 a month mostly from taxes and weird name fees I could not pronounce less understand.

Almost all is Raith.. Depending upon your wish to live, big city's like Manila, Cebu, Davao, Or province place....

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

7 ай бұрын

Good day Stefano and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. Whether one is looking for high end living or a simple comfortable life style away from the hustle and bustle, I believe Philippines has something somewhere for anyone looking to retire abroad. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your comment is much appreciated and I hope you have a great day. 🙂🙂

Is a prescription for a medication in the philippine like blood pressure medication. Amlodipine 10mg is required by pharmacies in the Philippines?

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

8 ай бұрын

Good day Atassm and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and making your inquiry. Some of the big pharmacies in the Visayas region are Mercury Drug, Rose Pharmacy, 360 Pharmacy and Nuestra but you will find many more. The blood pressure medicine Lisinopril 10mg does not require a prescription in any of the stores I have looked at. Currently most pharmacies are out of stock of both the brand name and generic name Lisinopril. Brand name price ranges around P70 to P75 per tablet while the generic names are around P20 to P35 per tablet. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your inquiry is much appreciated and I hope you have a great day. 🙂🙂

I see many KZread videos on this topic. Looks to me all expats living in provinces or hours away from big city. If I ever relocate to Phillipines I will live in big major city. Probably Manilla. I am not interested to live in provinces or hours away from big city. If I want to live in rural area.I can do that in USA with better amenities.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

4 ай бұрын

Good day “Fighter for Justice” and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. Sounds like you have a good plan. I can tell you from firsthand experience my monthly rent is about $235 for a 60+ sqm two story townhome 45 minutes south of Cebu. Out of the city but not that far out. Looking at the latest data for Manila, you can rent an 85 sqm furnished accommodation in expensive area for 90,000 peso and a 85 sqm furnished accommodation in a normal area for 44,000 peso. Obviously the sky’s the limit and higher price points may be found in Makati and Quezon City. I put a link in the description box with this and more information on Manila for your review. So with $5K I certainly think you can live quite comfortably. If you have not already done so, please subscribe to ATP to receive future information like this. Your viewership and time is very much appreciated and I wish you a great day. 🙂🙂

Love the video, but is the video filmed where you live. Where do you live? If I go there can I meet you? I am 81 years old and a war veteran. I use a cane to get around.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Steven and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and sharing your inquiry. I’m glad you like the video and I would like to thank you for your service to country. Portions of this video were filmed in Cebu, Minglanilla, and Naga where I live. Many expats call Cebu home. There is plenty of different types of transportation that you could use while here but maybe taxi might best suit your needs. If you come to Cebu meeting is a possibility and I think you might like it here. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already to receive future information like this. Thanks for commenting Steven and stay safe and have a great day. God Bless. 🙂🙂

Great ro know you select Philippines btonstayed & retired

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

10 ай бұрын

Good day Elvira and thank you for looking at ATP and viewing this video. I'm excited to be here and am more excited to tell the Philippine stories and provide quality information to all the viewers. Please share and subscribe to ATP if you have not already and I really appreciate your time and support. Have a great day. 🙂🙂

cellphone load... get DITO... its 800 pesos for 1 year. also... dont know about where you get your car insurance... but mine's only 8000 pesos...

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

8 ай бұрын

Good day Michael and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and sharing your information. May I ask what car insurance company provides your coverage? Viewers might find it helpful. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your information is much appreciated and I hope you have a great day. 🙂🙂

@michaeljakeusman

8 ай бұрын

@@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050 there's always 1-3 insurance companies near emmission testing centers. you could even pay someone there to do all the renewing steps (emmission + insurance + LTO) and just come back 3-5hrs later with the new LTO registration papers. and since i know a guy. he even drives my car to my home 😅😅

Tpl insurance is only 800 to 1200 pesos only sir

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Paul and thank you for looking at the ATP channel and viewing this video. Your information on Third Party Liability insurance is appreciated and may help our viewers. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already to receive future information like this. Thanks for your information and sharing. Stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

Bantayan island be there philippines

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for viewing We Are Twins and appreciate your comment. Bantayan Island is on my to go places list and have been told by many it's absolutely beautiful. Excited to get there. Please share and subscribe if you have not already done so and stay tuned for more future ATP updates. Enjoy your weekend and stay safe. 🙂🙂

Would you do a video about expats still have to pay us taxes tks

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Frank and thanks for looking at ATP and viewing this video. Your request is a great topic and though I am no CPA I'll certainly look into doing just that. All Americans living abroad are required to fill out the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, (FBAR Form) when opening a foreign bank account and which is required by the IRS and we are still required to submit our annual Federal Income Tax reports. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already to receive future information like the topic you have requested. Thanks for commenting and have a great day. 🙂🙂

@cdmorrissy3692

9 ай бұрын

All income from out of the country is tax exempt, and as long as you keep LESS than $10,000 U.S. in a P.I. bank account, you do not work in P.I. and you do not own a business in P.I., you do not have to file/pay taxes (P.I. law). Now, if you own a condo I believe property taxes are required....

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day CD Morrissy and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing this information to our viewers. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your feedback is much appreciated and insightful. Thanks and have a great day. 🙂🙂

Rent there for a few months first do not just buy the first place you see

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Altha and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing this very wise suggestion. Many issues can arise after you have signed a sales contract that one might regret after the fact. Renting certainly affords the individual to get a much better perspective of the rental area in terms of traffic, time to work or tourist attractions, quiet versus noisy neighbors etc. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. 🙂🙂

@altha-rf1et

9 ай бұрын

@@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050 I'm 62, my wife is older than me, in bad health if she dies before me, I will be moving there no one left here for me, Just ready for a big change. I will have state pension will get my SS check early and selling house and land least 1500 a month income retirement and will get more each month if I need too, I have Parkinson's disease, I do not want to buy anything have to maintain it. A cousin of mine rent over there to hospitals and to one in Thailand he said they are just as good and it costed him a lot less to have a proceudre gone

@altha-rf1et

9 ай бұрын

@@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050 do you ever check into retirement villages, or long-term care facilities, Will eventually have to be in one, I know with parkin sons that day is coming, I about need help now with do videos on Hospitals, Long Term Care facilities and retirement villages, lot of us will be interested in those as well

The problem here is health care no coverage and you need t9 pay cash and prices are increasing most americans ans foreigners are leaving headed back to usa .

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Larry and thanks for commenting. Yes indeed health care costs are expensive and for many of us there comes a day that premiums can no longer be afforded leaving one to contemplate self insurance if fortunate enough to do so or return to America to get our health needs taken care of as you reference. Ahhh the challenges of aging. 🙂🙂 Thanks for commenting and sharing your views and stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

@jetd9716

9 ай бұрын

If you think medical cost is costly here wait till you see your medical bill in the US, you will passed out due to shock unless you have employer insurance. The trick is to stay healthy here and not work a 9 to 5 job. Then your good.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Jet D and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing some very good information. Totally agree about the big three US Telecoms adding all sorts of different charges that most don’t agree with and the high costs of mobile services. I have read many stories about people in America needing major health services only to go bankrupt as a result of receiving the services needed. And yes good health is absolutely paramount to keeping your medical costs manageable. 🙂 Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your comment is much appreciated and insightful. Thanks and have a great day. 🙂🙂

@luckyinlifelarry

9 ай бұрын

@@jetd9716 habe medicare and medicaid.

How is the hospital cost?

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

10 ай бұрын

Hello Timea and thanks for viewing ATP and this video. In the "Medical Services Costs" chapter at the 12:19 mark, you'll find cost information for hospital outpatient, inpatient, and dental care. Medical costs can differ greatly say with a patient with a broken finger compared to a patient who has undergone cardiac arrest. Costs listed in this video provide an average. I hope you'll subscribe and share to get more information regarding All Things Philippines. 🙂🙂

@lydiamanlangit3207

10 ай бұрын

New subscriber here, my husband and me are both American pensioners, but re aquired our Filipino citizenship. We’re both of best worlds, America and Philippines and we’re just so thankful to God for all the blessings. By the way, modesty aside our 3 daughters are all educated in prestigious universities in the US , 2 doctors and a mass communications graduate from UCLA, UCSD and UCDavis. They studied with the help of financial assistance and loans. They are all very focused in on their dreams , and we’re so thankful about that. America is really a land of opportunity especially for young people, but Philippines is haven for retirement. Just my opinion. Thanks for promoting our country, inspite of the many flaws , especially people running our government. Still praying for a leader who is visionary and loves our country and poor people, and not focused on enriching only themselves. Be safe and God bless

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

10 ай бұрын

Good Day Lydia: Thank you for following and subscribing to ATP and commenting. I have found that working with Filipinos in the Middle East, that they are committed to advancing the betterment of their families and sacrificing to do it. Dedicated to faith and family, great at goal setting, and finding ways to achieve what they have set out to do. Seems your children have had wonderful mentors watching you and your husband, and now the seeds of what were planted many years ago, are reaping benefits. It is love of heart that you speak of these three young ladies and God’s love to guide them forward. I’m glad that you have found the American dream and have now passed the baton to your daughters. I absolutely agree with you that as a pensioner, the Philippines provide a Golden Opportunity to live out our years. Thank you for following ATP and have a great retirement. 🙂🙂🙏

@jetd9716

9 ай бұрын

It will eat you up if you don't have cash. Basically no service at all without the Benjamin's. Still cheaper than US though. Just don't get sick here unless you have insurance.

Though you mention the 3 regions, your average pricing appears to be only where you are living. Everywhere else is much higher for housing, utilities and wifi. And im not talk about living extreme. IMO, your comment saying the Philippines is 70% cheaper is not correct. Just in the last 2 years, prices have risen dramatically across the board. Evey day the exchange rate changes making it more expensive when the peso is stronger against the dollar. Gas you show is about P10-P15 pesos more in Metro-Manila. Again, pointing towards what it probably costs where you live, not in the other regions you mention. I would warn readers that its vital to do your own research to get a more accurate cost analysis of the area you intend to live so that your not shocked when you come. A good budget is vital both for current and future living. Dont fall back on credit cards, rely on cash you have.

@jetd9716

9 ай бұрын

True, here in Manila is a bit higher.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Roy and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing some very specific information. The information provided in this video can be used as a base line and certainly does not imply it holds true throughout the entire Philippines. Regarding the “70% cheaper” statement, from my humble experience I do find this to be true and accurate as I used to pay $450 - $500 US in Thailand for rent where as here I’m paying about $230 US, 50% less. My water bill here is 60% less than Thailand. A new 2023 Honda ADV 160 in America is $4,349 where as I bought my new Honda ADV 160 in June for $2,896, a 35% cost savings. I could go on and on but let’s just agree to disagree. 🙂🙂 And as you point out it is very important for someone to do their due diligence and fact finding before committing to an overseas retirement. As well as stay away from the credit cards. Cash is King!! Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your comment is much appreciated and insightful. Thanks and have a great day. 🙂🙂

Don't forget to tell about all the typhoon 🌀 that go there an all people who died

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Hildeberto and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. Mother natures seasonal typhoons can and does wreak havoc on this region and must be taken very seriously. Duly noted and I will certainly consider taking you up on this idea. Coincidentally, within the next 48 hours I'll be releasing a video on the Pacific Ring of Fire and how the Philippines is an integral part of this major geological system and the Philippines 5 most active volcanoes which I hope you will view. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Thanks for a future video topic and have a great day. 🙂🙂

Can I move all furniture to a container ship to the Philippines?

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Shylin and thank you for looking at ATP and viewing this video and offering your question. I can only speak from the perspective of a Special Resident Retirement Visa (SRRV) recipient. Upon receiving my SRRV and outbriefing from the Philippine Retirement Authroity, I received the "Certification and Undertaking" form authorizing me to import household goods/personal effects worth US$7,000.00 within ninety (90) days from date of issuance SRRVisa. This form # is PRA-SD-Form-0009 and you might find it on the Philippine Retirement Authority website. This process has a list of 9 requirements to meet. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already to receive future information like this. Thanks for your question and stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

I think you need budget 5000$ US per month. If you want western style living.

@user-qs2br2jl4x

4 ай бұрын

@@digitalpalmtrees I was never visited Philippines. But I do know someone personally who relocate there. He was 66 years old. Retired from one of major US oil company. Before retired for many years he held management position. He divorced his American wife. Married 24 years educated Phillipino women. They moved to one of Phillipines big city. They own big property. Big house with big in ground pool. Central AC. The AC runs all time due heat. They don't drive theirs cars. They have private drivers, personal chefs, 24 hrs around clock maids service, maids for running errands and buying groceries for them. Landscaping crew, pool maintenance crew itc. They told me their monthly expenses are about 5000$. By the way that was few years ago when they moved there.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

4 ай бұрын

Good day Digital Palm Trees and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. If you enjoy warm weather, friendly people, and great food, then think about putting Philippines on your bucket list. Sounds like your friend planned very well for his retirement and is now reaping the rewards of his many years working for the oil company. Maybe an upper tier executive with excellent salary and pension package that affords him such a luxurious life style. If you have it to spend then go for it! If you have not already done so, please subscribe to ATP to receive future information like this. Your viewership and time is very much appreciated and I wish you a great day. Thanks for your comment.

I'll be 66 1/2 when I "semi-retire" in Davao City 4/2024, and my 13,000,000 Pesos in savings, no debt and 280,000 Pesos in monthly income will allow me to live VERY nicely on a 100,000 Pesos monthly budget and still save 180,000 Pesos every month. I priced a top tier Pacific Cross private health plan, with $250,000 U.S. coverage, no deductibles and pays 90% of cost for only $2,380 U.S. yearly, and though I have no health problems, I like to be prepared for if/when they might occur. I'll rent a nice, high rise condo, I won't drive (just use taxis), and as I don't drink, eat much, or do anything else foolish, wasteful or unhealthy I'll enjoy my life in P.I. in freedom and prosperity. I'm not going to P.I. to "find a Filipina", but If I come across one who has "potential" I might give it a go.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day CD Morrissy and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing some very good information especially on the Pacific Cross health plan. Seems like a bargain compared to other companies I got quotes from prices ranging from $2,800 - $6,000. I would agree with you that it seems you’ll have a very pleasant retirement and have done well in getting financially ready for it. Hats off to you. Stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

It's quite simple. Come here with money. Buy property. Invest. My Filipina wife and I own three residential and three commercial properties - obviously, as a foreigner I cannot own land, but we have been together for 8 years and have a family so I doubt if she's going to shaft me. All of our properties have increased significantly in value, primarily due to location (Covid led to an exodus from Manila, with many people relocating to our locale, around 90 minutes from the capital). In addition we get a very decent passive income through rentals and commercial interests and investments. We came here from Hong Kong four years ago, where the cost of living is at least five times that it is here. My wife persuaded me to retire early. I did and do not regret it.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

7 ай бұрын

Good day Joshua and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. Location, location, location goes the old saying and it seems to have worked very well for you and your family. Hong Kong is currently ranked #2 most expensive city in the world 🙃🙃to live so it would seem you definitely are benefiting not only from your real estate investments but also from the substantial reduction of monthly expenses living in the Philippines. IMHO, you made a good decision to retire and now spend your time as you please and with family. Congrats on your financial success and wish you well in your retirement. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your comment is much appreciated and I hope you have a great day. 🙂🙂

I make $4K monthly net income. Living in the Philippines would be a bonanza? I’m retired.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

6 ай бұрын

Good day Linder and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. I would agree with you that your income would afford you a very comfortable life style here in the Philippines. If you have not done so, you might think about a trip here and look around for that favorite retirement spot as there are many beautiful ones to choose from. I’ll be posting my 2024 Retirement Cost Of Living video in February so stay tuned for that one. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your time and viewership is much appreciated and I hope you have a great day. 🙂🙂

Wait until you talk about health care for someone over 60 years of age in southeast asia. Then you regret moving to southeast asia. Unless you are willing to fly back to america and use your medicare.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Orangeguy and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video, and providing your comment. Health care might be one of the most important factors for a retiree to consider when thinking about moving over seas. The older we get it seems the Health Insurance companies think we get richer as we get older as the premiums increase to a point for some that is unafforadble and for others who are no longer insurable. For some who are fortunate enough, self insurance is an option. In my opinion, we should never "regret" a decision that we dreamed about for many years of our adult life living in a foreign land and enjoy the memories we created and accept the new challenges of how to deal with aging. Please subscribe to ATP to receive more information like this in the future. Again, thanks for your comment and hope this finds you well. Have a great day. 🙂🙂

@orangeguy3314

9 ай бұрын

@@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050 I been going there for over 30 years and most of those find that they regret moving there and try to move back.

Get out of tourist areas ffs

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Hylander and thanks for looking at ATP and viewing this video. Please subscribe to ATP to receive future ATP information. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

I like The Philippines. I have lived in The Philippines for 8 years now. But, if you do not have $2,500.$3,000. per month liquidity, you are flirting with disaster. Better price nealth insurance here before coming!

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Mac and thank you for looking at ATP and this video and giving comment. Absolutely true that one must have a guaranteed monthly income to "comfortably" cover expenses as well as a "rainy day" reserve. And health insurance premiums will take a chunk out of the monthly allotted income. One must do their home work for health insurance coverage before moving overseas. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already to receive future information like this. Thanks for commenting and sharing your experiences. Stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

@user-by1ig1ke9g

9 ай бұрын

Every man life style is different our problem is we want to live a western lifestyle on $2500 to $3,000 with that kind of money with out a live in women or women with kids your considered wealthy. I’m single live in the province I don’t want all the modern day luxury just give a good insurance plan and a Garden I live $1000 a month comfortably and I’m a millionaire because of my bank account

@kennethedwards1677

9 ай бұрын

If that were true, you'd likely see a huge exodus from here because, for that amount, you have many, many options. If you live a simple lifestyle away from the heart of Manila or Cebu, you can live quite comfortably for 1.5K. However, if you assume it it your obligation to support an extended family, even doubling that may not be enough.

@user-by1ig1ke9g

9 ай бұрын

@@kennethedwards1677 you spot on

@macscotty9997

9 ай бұрын

Not sure how old you are but, if you are in your 70s or 80s, try pricing decent health insurance! @@kennethedwards1677

To me Philippines is a Christian country where English is very widely spoken.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day John and thank you for looking at ATP and viewing this video. Moving to the Philippines from Thailand after five years is a breath of fresh air in regards to language. The Philippines has the 2d highest English Proficiency in Asia and 27th globally and plays a key role in the hiring of Philippine nationals by international companies. With more than 80% of the Philippine population speaking English, it is a key factor why one might consider retiring here opposed to other ASEAN nations. Your comment is appreciated and please subscribe to ATP if you have not already to receive future information like this. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. 🙂🙂

JESUS is LORD over the Philippines. Amen! Thank you Sir and GOD Bless!!!

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Andy and thank you for looking at ATP and viewing this video. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already to receive future information like this. God Bless and stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

Respectfully disagree on the cost of living in PI. Food is at an all time high as is electric. If you have A/c your bill will be close to $150 to $200 a month. Transportation like Grub and Taxi is very costly. If you think you can live well in the Philippines on $1600 to $2000 a month good luck.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Paul and thank you for looking at ATP and viewing this video. Your comment is much appreciated and does help the viewers. I also find Electricity and gasoline to be the top two most expensive items on my monthly budget. However I am living comfortably for just shy of $2,000.00 a month 25km south of Cebu in Naga, Cebu. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already to receive future information like this. Thanks for commenting and sharing your experiences. Stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂 NOTE: Dental cleaning is about P1,000 - $18 and a filling is about P1,500 - $27. This is at a clinic inside SM Seaside Mall.

@chrisj302

9 ай бұрын

You can live well on that budget. I’ve never spent more than $2k a month in Cebu and that includes domestic travel, eating out 3 nights a week, health insurance, storage unit in US, and all food, housing, entertainment, and transportation costs. Now there are startup costs when you arrive and that can be US$10-20k and I would have an emergency fund of $20k US.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Chris and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing your very useful information. Very good point about the start up costs and having the very important "rainy day fund" to cover the unexpected. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this and thanks for sharing. Stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

Philippines is not the land of opportunity for foreigners to invest & settle Foreigners can't own lands & full business ownership in PH (the 60/40 Filipino first policy) Foreigners can obtain PH citizenship if born & raised in PH like the prominent Spanish Ayala family which is not the case of most foreigners They say that "PH economy is booming" its true for rich Filipinos only Foreigners in PH are easily deported for overstaying

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Jose and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and sharing your comments. Many country’s do restrict foreigners from owning land and businesses but if married to a citizen of that country there are ways to go about it. As a “guest” in this country it is very important to monitor the status of our visa’s and abide by the Immigration laws so as not to get deported. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already to receive future information like this. Thanks for commenting and sharing your views. Stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

@josepanicucci8591

9 ай бұрын

​@@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050FYI even if you marry a Fil. you still can't be a PH citizen unless you're born & raised in PH Filipinos in general are not racist but PH gov. is

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Jose and thanks for following up with your information. I’ve read that foreign nationals “MAY” naturalize as Philippine citizens after meeting a minimum resident requirement of 10 years, acquiring real estate, demonstrating proficiency in either English or Spanish as well as a Philippine language, and fulfilling a good character requirement. Thanks for commenting and sharing your views. Stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

@josepanicucci8591

9 ай бұрын

​​​​​​@@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050If you don't believe the facts I've stated consult a PH lawyer or the PH Bureau of Immigration about it Foreigners can't own lands & real estate properties in PH I know an Italian engineer who's in PH since 1978 married to a Fil. & still was refused PH citizenship he was arrested & almost deported

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Jose and thank you for your follow up. Here’s a link that describes requirements to attain Philippine naturalization or citizenship. Not easy but doable. NOTE: This is not an endorsement of this law firm, but merely a reference that sheds light on the topic of discussion. CAN FOREIGNERS BECOME CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES? - ALBURO LAW Many foreigners do purchase "properties" in the Philippines such as condos or townhomes and have their names on the real estate contracts. What is not allowed is their name on real estate titles or real estate deeds or owning the physical land. To get around this land ownership issue, a foreigner can "Lease" the land for a period of time. Stay safe and have a great weekend. 🙂🙂

You a lying bro.

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Sigfredo and thank you for looking at ATP and viewing this video. It's not every day I'm called a liar 🙂🙂 but to each their own. Maybe you've not experienced what I and others have but what is presented in this video is factual. Stay safe and have a great day. 🙂🙂

Self insurance is thee most logic way to insure in SE Asia. Be cautious of any vologer pedalling an insurance agent or an insurance company, as these scum bags are getting kick back's (referral BS) its usually in their best interest, not your's

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Hello Eamon and thanks for looking at ATP and viewing this video. After paying thousands of dollars in health insurance premiums the last five years in Thailand and never having one claim, (God has given me good health 🙂🙂) I'm at a point to self insure here in the Philippines as you reference. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already done so to receive future ATP information. Thanks for commenting and have a great week. Take care. 🙂🙂

Avoid asking trike or tuc tuc or motorcycle taxi on advise on getting best deals, as you end up paying more for less Likewise on majority of xpats, they too get their paws greased on kick backs or favors, while you pay for it Always at least keep one dam eye open 😅 Never pi$$ againt the wind Never wipe ur arse with a broken bottle Last butt not least, shit back, with ur finger in ur arse, and chill🎉😂😅😊

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Hi Eamonn and thanks for commenting. Words of wisdom and well spoken. It is important to always keep an open mind to those who'd like to give you a hug and reach for your wallet while doing so. Stay safe and thanks for words of the "wise man". 🙂🙂

Who buys a new car ? Crazy

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

2 ай бұрын

Good day Solitude and thank you for looking at ATP, viewing this video and commenting. Many would agree with you but there are those whose desire a new vehicle for many reasons and why not buy new if it does not break the bank or put you in a financial bind. If you have not already done so, please subscribe to ATP to receive future information like this. Your viewership and time is very much appreciated and I wish you a great day. 🙂🙂

Well done. But what about dentures?

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

Good day Godtardism and thanks for looking at ATP, viewing this video and providing your inquiry. Interestingly I just returned from the dentist for my 6 month cleaning and check up and have this information for and the viewers you regarding dentures. This is from a dental office inside SM Seaside Mall Cebu and right off their placard. Dentures: Removable Partial Dentures (RPD) (per arch). 1. RPD All Flexible (1 unit - max 2 units) = P12,500. 2. RPD Assemblage (Acrylic) = P9,500. 3. RPD Assemblage (DG Cryl) = P12,000. 4. RPD Casted Metal = P23,000. Please subscribe to ATP if you have not already for future information like this. Your compliment and inquiry is appreciated. Thanks and have a great day. 🙂🙂

@Godtardism

9 ай бұрын

thank you@@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

@ATPAllThingsPhilippines-jb2050

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome and stay safe. 🙂🙂