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@wakiidude

Жыл бұрын

new subscriber here from 🇨🇦🇵🇭

@OntoTheNextOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Me too from 🇺🇸

@DragonKingTheYT

Жыл бұрын

Do u have to go to the Philippines embassy to stay living in menila Philippines I'm American

@DragonKingTheYT

Жыл бұрын

Let's collaborate

@DragonKingTheYT

Жыл бұрын

That's global medical insurance I'll think of that one

My magnificent Filipino wife moved to the United States last year. But in 10 years we were planning to retire early and buy a property and business in Cebu. I cannot wait!

Hey Jonathan, shout out from Utah USA. I married my Filipina wife 37 yrs ago, we met when I was stationed overseas in the Marines. We love your videos and the style you use, we want more, more, more. Keep up the good work!!!

Buy, small rice cooker, buy 1 kilo of rice cook rice and buy 1 serve of viand from carenderia, solved whole day meal and very cheap

@axdbag7705

Ай бұрын

That's poor people's mindset, dear don't take it personally, but saving ur time worth morthan that small money .

@crashercrasher9696

Ай бұрын

@@axdbag7705 nope that practicality

We found your channel randomly and me and my husband have been watching it in our tv screen in the living room. We love the style of your channel esp when you talk to the local. I'm from Cebu originally but now in South Carolina USA. Thank you for your vlogs about the Philippines. I Surely miss home.

Holy sh_ _ _! You have 95+k subscribers now wow! Huge support from Filipinos around the world for you Jonathan! I did not expect that! I am happy for you.

@helenbeltran6420

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's how Filipinos appreciate foreigners who promote their country with full support. 😊

I can retire early because I love the Philippines. Warm and low cost of living.

@rusted5408

Жыл бұрын

Don't be fooled. Food costs more in the Philippones than for me here in Oregon. Don't take 1 man's word.for it. I was just all over the PH for 3.5 months. Food has doubled since the beginning of the plandemic

@trevr1969

Жыл бұрын

​@@rusted5408what would you say the monthly cost of living in the Philippines would be?

@lesliejohns5929

Жыл бұрын

Freah Food is more expensive in the Philippines than the UK. Utilities (Elec, Gas, Water) are a lot cheaper. But Philippines is not as cheap as people make out unless you want to live a very basic (boring) life.

@trevr1969

Жыл бұрын

@@rusted5408 I agree... But that 1600 would be the bare minimum

@trevr1969

Жыл бұрын

@@rusted5408 bothering you? Lol. You're taking it way too personal. I'm just looking for your opinion... Thank you for sharing

Not prices in the Philippines but in Bohol. They can vary a bit per location.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Very good point!

There's huge price differences for the same things, right through the Philippines. Prices are set on what the sellers deem right for the area they're selling. This applies to all sellers, big & small.

@travisgoesthere

10 ай бұрын

and there is an added fee when you are a foreigner

Hey Jonathan, I just found you a couple of weeks ago and have binge watched all of your Philippines videos. You do a great job of making entertaining videos while showing the real Filipino people. Keep up the great work.

You can actually get things cheaper if you head to larger groceries outside of Panglao. It may not cost a lot for you there since you compare prices to the US, but Panglao prices can be outrageous. Keep up with the vids, man!

@helenbeltran6420

Жыл бұрын

True. Prices do differ depending on the area. It may be more expensive or less in other areas. Also depending on the lifestyle that one wants. City life is more expensive than living in the province. His is just a rough idea of the cost of living where he's at.

@DigiMannen

Жыл бұрын

Staple groceries are much cheaper in US than here in the Philippines, I am talking about things like milk, butter, bread, potatoes, tomatoes, pasta, ground beef, bacon, cheese, onions...

Hello Sir Jonathan! I’m Leslie California born Filipina. I just came across your vids two evenings ago and I’m literally hooked! Thanks to your recent blogs, I’m learning areas and words and food along with you. My parents are from Pangasinan. Visited PI maybe 4-5 times in my life. I really appreciate your vlogs and discovering the white sand and clear water beaches. Your giggles are infectious. Lol. Ingat!!!

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Hi Leslie!! Thank you so much for watching and following along!

@raydevera9636

8 ай бұрын

You got it right prices are much cheaper in the entire country compared to other countries..

Prices in the Islands are more pricey than those in the main islands. In big cities, like manila, cebu, produce are expensive. But you can get around the pricing when you got to public markets.

@bunnystrasse

Жыл бұрын

Where are the island VS the MAIN islands?

@jimihendrixx11

Жыл бұрын

@@bunnystrasse I think he meant main cities. Davao is an exception

The prices for 7-11 and sari sari stores are a few pesos more but readily accessible, i buy food from a local karinderya too as i find it convenient, it's always more expensive eating out but having pizza is well worth it. The cost of living in the province is still way cheaper and i can really have clean air quality.

Keep it up....we Filipino are very supportive,we love to watch video from different foreign blogger who love Filipino culture.😊 We appreciate that Bro.👍👍

Incredible how the countries of people with the least, always seem to have a genuine happiness 😊

Fil-Am here. I've been watching your channel lately. Keep it up bud i love the 🇵🇭! Cheers from Cali

I recently went on a vacation in Cebu Philippines. And I found out if you earn 2 grand a month, you can live like a king in there. Cost of living is so cheap compared here in US.

Panglao is a tourist destination so its comparatively more expensive than eateries here in cebu. You can buy a meat dish for 50 pesos

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Very true! I should have mentioned that this is a tourist town and prices are higher here.

I noticed you accidently put the price of regular gas at $1.76/litre and it is actually $1.26/litre. (I've learned how to convert the pesos in my head before I move there, lol). And in future videos you may want to mention that all the sunscreen there has a skin lightening agent, as you know they want whiter skin. Most people don't know that's in their sunscreen! Another amazing video, brother! Thank you! Salamat! (And what does "io" mean?"

@helenbeltran6420

Жыл бұрын

Wow you do watch the video meticulously haha that's nice. ☺️

@KevinVenturePhilippines

Жыл бұрын

​@@helenbeltran6420 I am moving there soon, I have to know what is accurate or not, so yes, I do try and pay attention, lol.

@KevinVenturePhilippines

Жыл бұрын

@@bradleymiller7375 I am sorry sir, "Mind my own business" on a public educational video to a place I am soon moving to, on a platform I have been on for 16 years, and paid by KZread over 10 years. I think is everybody's business. Yes, gas price is a big deal to some people, and being off by 50 cents a litre American, can be a deciding factor on monthly budget, and/or what vehicle to buy. And knowing what crazy chemical is going into your skin should be a big deal, and a "Whitening agent" is rare to basically...everywhere else. On Earth. And for all we know causes cancer. So, yeah. It is everyone's business. Thanks though!

@KevinVenturePhilippines

Жыл бұрын

@@bradleymiller7375 Being jealous of people that are adding positively to the discussion to help more people is the weirdest type of jealousy I have ever seen. And you cannot write "ur" and then say you won't "Lower yourself". Wow, you are literally triggered that others try to share correct information to help the community. Unbelievable.

Thank you jonathan for always loving and Adopting filipino nature❤

Bohol is a province but the cost looks expensive, prices is like you are living in a city , I live in a big city (Baguio City) the summer capital of the Philippines (we don't use air-conditions), a family of 5 people , my family monthly budget is 35k pesos. rent / food 3-5 meals a day / utility bills etc

@wavemaker2077

Жыл бұрын

Bohol is a popular tourist spot. It's still a lot cheaper than Boracay.

@egerajhonnamaet.2228

5 ай бұрын

Yes, bohol is just beside negros but the prices are twice as high

Thanks so much Jonathon. Your videos helped me navigate The Phillipines for my first visit. I was at that same 7/11 a few weeks ago.

Great vid, Jonathon. Keep em comin!

I am Filipino and this guy is teaching me about the philippines. Keep up the great work. Your videos are awesome. You have a great positive attitude

Hi Jonathan, thank for this video about daily living expenses in the Philippines. Everything is really reasonable for the most part. With driving a motorbike the fuel would be reasonable but if you have a car it comes out to about $6.67 a gallon. In the United States we are paying about $4.00 a gallon now. Have to say the Sunset by the sand and water was magnificent towards the end of the video.

@venger910

Жыл бұрын

For a bit of perspective, Bohol has to have it's fuel 'imported' from other parts of the Philippines. Additionally, the gas station that Jonathan filled up was a Caltex station, which would be considered an upper-middle or lower-upper tier priced gas station. In Metro Manila, most gas prices here are significantly cheaper even for the higher octane fuels, with some coming to less than US$1.00 per liter. At 3.8 liters per gallon, a fair number of gasoline stations in Metro Manila can pretty much match the US$4.00 price.

@mons938

Жыл бұрын

6.67$ if you go to gas station like Petron, Caltex, Shell, Etc. But theres alot of gas stations in certain parts of area where you can fill your car for 3.22$ per gallon

@socorrobesas5465

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan, congratulations on your 95k subscribers, wow almost 100k. Just keep up the good work. God bless you always. Ayo-ayo, amping 💕

@teddedios991

Жыл бұрын

Jonathan, I suggest you make a card with your name and your channel with all those people you talked to sure they will subscribe.

@arich_tv

Жыл бұрын

70.80 pesos per litter is pretty much the same here in Canada. That comes down to around $1.68 cdn. It's actually cheaper there right now. Our current gas prices in Vancouver is $1.97.

watching from san diego, ca. food cost is so expensive here in cali. can't wait to go to philippines to enjoy fresh seafoods and tropical fruits. 😋

@itsyazzypoo

Жыл бұрын

first thing to do, grab loads of sweet mangoes and watermelons when you get back here!

@nikkibelmont9199

Жыл бұрын

​@droneyas you betcha 😅

@nikkibelmont9199

Жыл бұрын

​@@bradleymiller7375yep! gotta go to philippines; reasonable cost of living, delicious local cuisine, and stunning beaches ⛱️

@theghostoftravel

Жыл бұрын

hell yeah bro! i was there last year in CEBU and Bohol, im going back this august again!

Hey Jonathan, enjoying your videos. My family and I are at the Bohol Beach club til next week. Shocked at how much they charge now, driven by the influx of visitors from S. Korea and China, less so for the latter with current travel restrictions. Stayed at a cheaper location near Dumaluan, but the accommodations were subpar so we had to move. Most of the resorts are at full occupancy. Hope to see you around town and look forward to your next video!

I've been waiting for this haha Finally, been watching your old vids. Quality vid Jonathan. Yhheeww 🤙

Thank you so much sir for making this very informative video, it's a big help for our tourism here in the Philippines. I'm going to share your videos to my friends in there US.

Yay … good to see that they offer you the correct pricing 😊

Best video I have seen yet on local prices! Thanks!

Another great video! I actually saw you yesterday morning in the resort lobby. Was too shy to approach you though. 😅

Thanks Johnathan, this information is valuable cause I plan on moving there at the end of this year. Not only prices but things like banks, mail, that sort of stuff.

One thing I like is that people speak English. I live in Ecuador. Almost NO ONE speaks English here. They'll say they do, but they can't.

We will be in Panglao in September. I can't wait. Thanks for the great videos Jonathan

Thank you for this video!! I’m retired and hope to get my dual citizenship in the Philippines. My ultimate goal is to live there. I appreciate these type of videos because helps me understand each area.

@sfrealestatedealmaker6001

11 ай бұрын

If you were born in the PH it’s easy through the PH consulate.

@roadi1983

10 ай бұрын

you get a lot of wrong information in this video. hes a nice guy, but a VERY incompetent traveler :D ...

Thanks for the info. Smashing the like button 👍

Hello jonathan wow you are loved by many filipinos.Road to 100 subscribers wish you 200or more this year.👍🙏🇵🇭😍

Another great video 🥳 from the one and only. 👏👏👏

Good content buddy 👍 gonna be there in the Philippines in less than 3 weeks. ❤❤❤

We use the same insurance! Nomad from Safety Wing. I just got back from visiting 4 Balkan countries making my total to 56 countries. I’ve used Safety Wing for the past 5 years and I travel 2x a year. Those 3 in 1 coffee sticks in the Balkans is .27 Euro/stick. I had a great time there.

Thanks for the tip re: Schwab and SafetyWing, always wondered how to tackle those abroad. 👍

i'm in angeles city and street food like the beginning is cheap as well, but its the larger grocery where you get other supplies is where it gets kind of expensive. everything here is almost 3x as much as it was 7 years ago

Looks amazing, cant wait to get there next year.

Great video, thanks. What CC is the bike you rent? And what would be a safe speed to travel at in the provinces?

I lived in the Philippines the last 14 years what helps is a chest freezer, buy when the prices are down and freeze, veggies very and always have a stash for the next lock down!

This is what i mean... There's some people selling their Items way too expensive for what it's really worth.. Look at the difference... anywho.. good thing you made a video out of this mate.. was commenting on your other video about the prices and some are bit upset thinking i'm making things up when it comes to it... And Again.. I'm Not bashing this people cause they're selling this items 2x its actual price... I'm just saying.. keep up the good work and your videos mate.. Keep safe out there...

Great 👍 informational video. Thank you and keep up the great work.

Nice to see you again here❤😊

I will say in Manila the food prices have skyrocketed! Especially in Makati. In the last 8 months I have seen prices go up by 30%, easily.

Very well done !!! Thanks !!!

Thanks for the details of cost there... I'll be arriving to Manila September 13 23 so all of the details really help me out👍

It is nice watching you. I see you also can feel the heart beat of the Philippines.

Keep uploading 🎉love your videos

Cool video, thanks mate 👍

Useful video, thank you for sharing.

Like you, I'm a remote worker-but I can only work remotely in the Latin America or Caribbean area due to the time zone restriction, I'm based in Chicago, IL... Working remote and living in Puerto Rico, St Lucia, Jamaica, Aruba, Costa Rica, and Colombia, Venezuela nothing compared to living in the Philippines in terms of cost of living and quality of live. I tried requesting to work remotely in the Philippines but was denied by my employer due to time zone differences. Btw, born and raised in the Philippines here but immigrated to the USA at age 17, received my US citizenship about 5 years later and 5 years later-I got my secret clearance. I have to say you living the dream that I wanted-good food, great weather, and fine beaches. I have not seen the Philippines in over 20 years. I'm due to retire in 5 years from Federal Govt and I cant wait to retire and be an expat. I dont think I will ever return to the United States. Life too short, might as well enjoy it while I can.

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

I agree!! I was in Colombia for three years and Nicaragua for awhile as well. The hospitality here is unparalleled. Not to mention how much safer I feel here as well. You’ve got a lot to look forward to with your retirement then! Thank you for watching!

Yhheeww. So excited for this Boss Jonathan. its my second Comment here. One is Joalrick Ozarraga. hahaha . God bless Sir 🤙

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you so much for watching!

@rastaman4087

Жыл бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL I'm from Philippines but I have never try goin to cebu and Bohol I'm just near to that islands I'm from Southern Leyte neighboring island but you inspire me to go there. Thanks Man.

Thanks for all of your excellent info. I was in Bohol for 5 days in November and plan on moving there sometime around October. I have been many places in the Philippines and think Bohol is a great pick to live. I do not want to live Panglao-too many expats. I spent 2 nights in Loon which was amazing.

@dklang

5 ай бұрын

Expats ruined it, and in not long they will ruin more places

very good info. And it seems like we can cut down a lot from Dinner/Laundry/Misc., which makes it $500 a month on a tight budget. very nice!

I love the newbie, wide eyed perspective...

Wow! This is a very nice video production you've done. You featured a superb visual presentations about beautiful sceneries in the Philippines. Very interesting and intertaining to watched too. I love it. You're absolutely brilliant videographic artist creating such a wonderful contents just like this. Bravo my dear friend. Thank you for sharing. All the best to you. I've subscribed to support your lovely channel.

just ran across your channel for the 1st time. Good content, subbed.

I appreciate you breaking down the pricing and and the little food shops you do. You are a younger I would be curious to hear what your long term plans are. Really like the Turkey video. I had never heard of that place before.

Thank you for sharing. Curious if there are some islands that are more expensive than others. I worked with someone who was dating a Thai lady, and then he found out through vlogs about the Philippines so now he wants to retire there (on some island close to Cebu). Not sure how he chose his island/province.

Hey Jonathan, its John...we met on May 20th and introduced you to my cousin at a restaurant in Bohol. Great meeting you dude! Keep up with the videos and hope to meet up again in November. I gotta know that secret restaurant though...you mind sharing?

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

😂 if you send me a message on Instagram I’ll tell you. I’ll always give the names of small businesses publicly on here to help them get customers, but a resort like that that already has plenty of business, I don’t want to contribute to overcrowding them and ruining the atmosphere. My IG: Jonathan_escapes

I just came across this channel and i have noticed that among your travel Philippines episode has the most views you have got.

Great video Jonathan. Very informative for would-be expats. But prices are relative & subjective all over the country. Stay safe In Bohol. Amping gyud, ayo ayo!😅👍 6:22

SHOUT OUT FROM GERONA TARLAC. It's one thing to live in 1 place and travel around and know what things are like and then not to live in 1 place and just travel around. It's completely different animals

@brew17

Жыл бұрын

i have visited paniqiu, are there many expats in your area?

@bookemdanopinay7427

Жыл бұрын

@@brew17 no, not as many as the other touristy spots I live in the farmland 10 minutes from tarlake City. Beautiful quiet. I came here to retire not to retire with expats laughing out loud

@bookemdanopinay7427

Жыл бұрын

We bought land and built a house and it's beautiful, quiet living, the dream, happy joyce and free

You make ur videos easy to watch. Im interested in moving to Philippines for a few months. Great information 👍

Just found this channel. Cool video about prices!

I was there in April. And I’m an American and the prices aren’t bad but they aren’t cheap. Bohol was higher than the province.

Congratulations on your 100k subs!!! God bless you sir! 👏👏👏

it'll be cheaper outside the urban areas, but tourist areas are even more expensive than cities. good to keep that in mind.

The people are why I enjoy the Philippines.. So polite. Mabuhay..

Comprehensive video. Thanks.

I love how this channel radiates positivity 🌟

Food Prices depends on provinces. There are provinces aside from Metro Manila that are expensive with a high cost of living. Take the province Angels Pampanga for example. Just like in the US where different States has different cost of living.

Hey Jonathan! Your YT channel grow up so fast, I'm watching your vlog since Sunday up now and I really like it. Working from HongKong but I'm a Filipina.❤😅

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you so much for saying that!!

Hey mate great videos where do you recommend getting monthly scooter rentals in panglao?

Hi again! Small motorcycles(around 125cc) usually have fuel tank capacity around 1gal or 4L.

Wow almost 100K subscriber's Yay this is Jen the one say hi to you in Alona beach and ask for a photo with you ☺️

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

Жыл бұрын

Heyyy Jen! Good to see you here!

appreciate the spreadsheet breakdown. Most is pretty consistent w other vlog budget items so its good to k so when visiting we k when we’re being skin taxed. Motor bike rentals on Negros are higher tho - $8-9/day

Enjoying watching your video.Really it's more fun in the 🇵🇭.

I've been to Bohol first time last February of this year. I love it there.

thanks Jonathan , good to see the bohol prices , i am not sure if you thinking to buy a scooter has rental in long term will be more that the price of a scooter but just let you know that if you decide to buy a new on ebe aware that you will have to wait couple of months for registration paper in case you did not know , as i did and still waiting for the paper for my scooter. Happy travel peace✌

Convenience stores are a dollar or 2 more expensive than in local groceries or supermarkets. That is because of the convenience of buying stuffs 24/7 nearest to the area and less busy.

Bro your vids are awesome!!!!

i live in Cebu with my wife and daughter and this is our expenses as of nov. 2023... we spend about 10,000 php ($200) monthly on food, $60 a month on electricity, nothing on rent because we live on her family's land, $20 a month on gas, 20 usd for internet. all together its about 300-350 usd a month. but keep in mind our life is not fancy, we have just enough for the basics and I'm living mostly as many people here live. i eat what they eat, and live how the live. I let my wife of 17yrs do the shopping as she knows her own town and where to get the best prices. if you want to live more like an American lifestyle I would have about 1,000 usd a month for every month you are here so that you are comfortable. the closer you are to that number (or even over it) the easier you life will be.

Everyone there is so happy and the workers show pride in what they do

@travelescapesOFFICIAL

10 ай бұрын

That’s the best part about the Philippines… the people!

great video, thank you.

Great helpful advice. I just landed in Manila yesterday and will be in Bohol in a few days.

Hi Jonathan, just found your videos 👍I’m definitely wanting rent a motorbike is that about the average rate per day and month? This is the first video I’ve watched and going to watch the rest 👍thanks!

Salamat jud kaayo for visiting Bohol.Enjoy you stays.👍

Thanks for finally answering my question, (I dont know how but I spend about 1k usd a week when I am there) keep up the good work. I plan on coming back to the phils in August, will you still be in Sothern Bohol? I really liked Panglao.

Bohol is awesome. I will definitely adventure around, Alona beach is a great spot, usually don't have to go anywhere else

Jonathan you should try hunting for low prices goods so might other expat know where to get a cheaper prices.. Next theme for your vlog...✌

Thanks for sharing🔥🔥

New subscriber from Philippines ,🇵🇭currently in middie East .