Hey guys, it was brought to my attention that third world country was not the correct term, but rather developing country. I did use both terms in the video, but hopefully no one was offended. It was a mistake on my part because i wasnt aware of the difference, but now i know the difference between the two terms. I think very highly of The Philippines, which is why im here and have this channel haha Sorry if it offended anyone, didnt mean it in a negative way ❤ You guys

@WeaverLED

Ай бұрын

No first, second, fourth, fifth amendment protections = third world. So that can include most US states as well.

@user-hi9bc5ni8z

Ай бұрын

The United States has turned into a cesspool and it stinks! San Fran Sicko at the top of the garbage heap.

@user-je9cf1hj4k

Ай бұрын

No worries, it's fine it's almost the same word.❤

@jaysonlatorre3774

Ай бұрын

Offense non taken, most of us dont care if we're called that way as long we live happy😊😊😊

@warayph

Ай бұрын

No PC language necessary here except in academics, media and govt writing. People just laugh it off.

We Filipino live a simple, relax and happy life… Remember, in the end, it's not the material possessions that define our worth or legacy; it's the love we shared, the kindness we gave, and the memories we created.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Well said

@josiah5776

17 күн бұрын

I agree 💯 Most Filipinos I know love people and use things ... unlike most Westerners who love things and use people. I love it in the Philippines!

The main reasons for me moving to the Philippines are, 1)The cost of living; 2) The Filipino people. 3) Many people speak English. 4) The visa requirements. 5) No snow. ❤❤❤❤

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Good reasons Larry, agreed haha

@isreeramotar3868

Ай бұрын

💯 percent my check list, this is why I love ❤️ the Philippines 🇵🇭 😊doesn’t bother me what anyone else thinks or says 😂

@yootoober2009

Ай бұрын

Sounds "selfish"... so we ticked more boxes than the other countries... but ok..

@DrSt-mu4zw

Ай бұрын

too hot tho

@materesafigueroa8876

Ай бұрын

Yes I like my country to retire because of the weather I can't handle the cold weather here in Australia. I just wanted to work here and finish my house, save a little bit and go back to my home town in Leyte Philippines 🇵🇭 that is my goal

🇺🇸 AMERICA will always be the present day best Empire, no matter what. Having lived in Japan, Korea 🇰🇷, Kuwait 🇰🇼, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 and my favorite the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤️. There many Filipinos from the Philippines 🇵🇭 living in America 🇺🇸. I was stationed at Clark Air Base, Philippines 🇵🇭 back in 1991. I was age 28 I always dreamed of retirement in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Now age 61,a widower, my children are grown now. Soon I can return and retire in the Philippines 🇵🇭 at age 62.. I paid my dues, military 🪖 and work history to live great in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Eventually I will utilize the American Military 🪖 Philippines sponsored sponsored SRRV program. Thank you for this video. GOD SPEED PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭.

@brettpower6508

Ай бұрын

Oh too many emojis dude!!

@dayeen8452

Ай бұрын

You are welcome to go back here. Just be prepared for the weather. Its hotter esp in summer. 😊

@arnolddavidson5245

Ай бұрын

Can an 88-year-old man still retire and enjoy the Philippines?

@alfredocorbez6363

28 күн бұрын

Of course! The country ïs the best for retirees. Health care system is in place, the people are extremely caring for the oldies.

@dominoedqa

28 күн бұрын

@@arnolddavidson5245 If you have a government and old age pensions worth at least $1200 a month, then you will have a nice life in the Philippines. 🙂

" ALL THE AMERICANS LIVING HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE AND THE RIGHT FRIENDS "

Hey Mike, good video. I'm a youthful 61 year old guy and visiting the Philippines in August ('24) as part of an exploratory trip to make my decision whether to move there or not. You're making a very strong case for me. I've worked hard all my life and now I want to live. My wife left me me a year and a half ago and now it's time to live! I had to sub.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Hey man, thank you for watching and subbing My advice to you would be to come here with an open mind. Give yourself time to adjust. South east Asia can be wild and a sensory overload for some depending on where you're visiting. Talk to the locals, they are welcoming of foreigners and some of the nicest people you'll ever meet probably. Take time for yourself to just see if you could see yourself living here or not. Also try to look into places that look nice to you because there are so many places in the Philippines and each place can be different

@rgm6595

Ай бұрын

You'll really feel at home in the Philippines if you live in the province. Be friendly w/ your neighbors, the filipino will love and protect you. And , U.S. military bases are now scattered all over the islands.

@MrWackydoodles

Ай бұрын

Do you have a daughter I can get to know?

@Cons2911

Ай бұрын

Good luck sir, hope everything goes fine, enjoy your stay

@GBU61

29 күн бұрын

You are doing the right thing by coming to look first before you make a move. A key aspect of moving is to find a guy(s) that can help you cut the learning curve that is required to adjust to a new culture. Another very important part of this adjustment is never do anything permanent for a minimum of a year, two is better, especially with women. A final thing is have a good understanding of what your finances will be in the beginning for your monthly expenses plus your savings. If you have $2000/month you will be in great shape, but you must also be prepared that your costs will probably go up over time which is where your savings comes in. I suggest is to watch as many KZread presenters to get ideas. Watch for patterns of topics as you research prior to visiting. Good luck to you.

On May 5th, 2013, I moved here, and now 11 years later, I am still here. Not even been home once. Life here is so much more relaxed and I will hopefully be here for the rest of my life. The UK life in the US is not the place I grew up in so I do not miss it.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

I hear you, congrats on your move! What part of The Philippines?

@Hairyskinback

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat I live in Santa Rosa, Laguna in the burbs. I love it as it is central and easy to get to where I need to but not overcrowded like a city. I was never married before I came here but my GF and I are talking about it and a family. Jen is a Real Estate Brokers agent and does really well so life is good. You are totally on point about less stress.

Alot of people Don't believe me when I tell them I rent 2 spots in Phillipines for less then $700. It's the new American Dream Thanks for your channel 👍

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Haha yea it sounds made up huh compared to rent these days. Thank you for watching

@culturechangers5911

Ай бұрын

Your statement is a little misleading. $700 probably comes with a lower standard of living. It’s not that cheap if you’re wanting to live in the high-end areas like BGC or Makati in a major city which will still run you $1000+/mo for a decent place.

@BillyTimes-dw7vs

Ай бұрын

@@culturechangers5911 how you go tell me ?? I'm been doing it for 5 years this the problem with social media everybody has their 2 cents about how another man is living dude Rent in cebu is less then $200 a month I can show you where nothing misleading Makati and BGC is high end but its still cheap compared to America I live here as of right now as I'm texting you I'm in Phillipines where are you ?

@BillyTimes-dw7vs

Ай бұрын

@@culturechangers5911 brah I'm here right now as I'm texting you Makati and BGC is way more expensive to some but a $1000 is still cheap to America 🇺🇸 Rent prices, yes I have a 2 bedroom home in cebu for about 11thousand pesos a month, when I get Ready to go relax I go to siquor Island I rent a beach house called Adoyo cove family cottage for $40 US a night I know the owners they give me a discount please look it up if u haven't been it's a game changer but nothing misleading I live the life I talk about.

@BillyTimes-dw7vs

Ай бұрын

@culturechangers5911 well all do respect sir my standards and your standards are different I live very well out here I left the western mindset back in America 🇺🇸 Makati and BGC has very nice places I lived in Makati for a 3months it's to westernized for me i left that material BS in America 🇺🇸 I rent 2 spots for $700 a month nothing misleading about it every ones standards are different. Check out Adayo cottages Beach homes in siquor Island 🏝 $61 a day I know the owner he rents to me for $40 a night or sometimes $ 250 a month check it out when you can.

New Canadian citizen subscriber here with Filipino blood🇨🇦🇵🇭 I totally agree with you, I can 100% relate with you. All you’ve mentioned here are all realistic because we have experienced it here in North America. Again, let’s all be realistic, being mature, we prefer to choose a ‘healthy quality of life’ versus a ‘life enslaved by too much stresses.’ My wife & I have decent jobs as registered nurses. We have so many family members & relatives who are also American 🇺🇸 citizens living in California, NYC, & Florida, who are also earning very decent salary as professional healthcare workers. At the end of the day, we love and keep coming back for holidays in the Philippines 🇵🇭 to rejuvenate ourselves. We’ve been on a number of holidays in some countries. (FYI: Philippines is richer than Cuba, being a second world country). Realistically, as a general impression and not being biased, and subjectively, nothing beats the Philippines. It has so many world-renowned paradises on earth, economy is gradually growing, and it has English-speaking, kind, hospitable & welcoming Filipinos. You’ve mentioned that ‘Filipinos make the best what they have’ and ‘Philippines has less but their happiness is more.’ Absolutely true. It says in the Scripture ‘GODLINESS with CONTENTMENT is GREAT GAIN.’ We should be contented and be happy of what we have. For me, this is one of the secrets of being & staying happy. Great content, sir. 👍🇨🇦🇺🇸🇵🇭 God richly bless your family ❤️

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you man, comments like this mean a lot to me. I try to make videos that I believe in and that I think others night also find helpful. To be myself and say what I think, rather than just do stuff that doesn't make me feel fulfilled for views or money. So when I get comments like this, that my video spoke to someone or resonated with you, it means a lot. Sounds like we look at things the same way though. Like I say in most of my videos every place has its pros and cons, but you have to find what works best for you. Thank you for sharing your story too and the kind words. Hopefully your family can also get to the Philippines or wherever you're happy

@markangelojunio6461

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat You did the right decision, bro 🥰👍 We have the same perspective in life. We’re considering retiring there 🇵🇭 Btw, we’re booked again for a holiday there this coming August. Cheers to your family & may God flourish & prosper your KZread channel as an eye-opener about the Philippines not just here in North America but also to the rest of the world 🌎 Mabuhay 🇵🇭 🇨🇦🇺🇸 P.S. Congratulations on your cute bundle of joy, Teddy 🎉

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@markangelojunio6461 thank you po and awesome my mom is also supposed to be visiting on August too. Hope you guys have a fun time also

@Beansprout.2131

29 күн бұрын

💯💯💯

*if you are earning $ in the Ph, the magic word is "affordability"*

PEOPLE LOOK YOUNGER WHEN THEY'RE IN THE PHILIPPINES BCOZ OF LESS STRESSFUL LIFE! LIFE GETS LOONGER! NO MASS SHOOTINGS! NO KARENS! RELAXED LIFESTYLE!❤❤❤❤❤

@yootoober2009

Ай бұрын

Yeay! no Karens!!! and no CAPs Lock...

@sprikitik9719

Ай бұрын

Yes no Karen’s and No mass shootings

@mylenebuck5131

Ай бұрын

no Karens hahaha

@BonVoyage861

Ай бұрын

The murder rate is usually higher in the Philippines than the US

@cdt.espinosaallisonludwigm8038

27 күн бұрын

No activist as well and people know how to define a man and a woman like it's even hard to answer smh

This guy is telling the truth.. I’m Pinoy living stateside and living here in contrast is a big difference..I can see why alot of people wanting to live there because of the cost of living and the culture plus people were the strong trait the Philippines can offer. The shift is changing and west will be the upside down later on. It is also true living there will be luxury already compared to US for a cheaper price.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you amigo. Some people want to get mad at me for having my opinion, but it is what it is. America is getting worse and the prices of everything are going up so it doesn't make sense

@xcloud777

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat You nailed everything..I don’t see the much reason why someone could disagreed in various points you mentioned. We love both as US is just a money generator for us and growing your money is another story and US has a big advantage for us compared in the Phils. Most Pinoys immigrant don’t have student debts and has in demand professions and I can see the struggle for local Americans in that point plus the divorced left and right making a burden on their finances unlike the counterpart Pinoy culture for being family oriented. Both have Pros and cons and its varies case to case in each person but for the expat wanting to live there is no brainer to me in terms of low cost and possible to find a marriage that would become successful unlike finding american women in this generations don’t have values anymore and your money will go further compared while you here in US.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@xcloud777 yea america is unhinged right now. The political charade got everyone fighting over dumb shit instead of working together to create a better America. What part of Philippines are you from anyway man?

@xcloud777

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat We were from Laguna, its close province from Manila and Alabang,heading towards CALABAR zone area. I don’t know where we are heading here stateside but for sure it’s not on right direction. I was lucky I’m living in red state so we don’t get yet those crappy drama like whats happening in NY,cali. Its getting rough for some here and I don’t know if they have the filipino resilience to weather the storm. Keep it up and enjoy your time there ,you should visit nearby province like Taal and batangas,quezon same as Laguna,there’s plenty of places to see and enjoy in those provinces for a cheap and close by travel with vibrant cultures and amenities. 👍 Stay safe and congrats for building your family there.

@Titinagustin-mn4hb

Ай бұрын

Expensive slum.dirty and crime in big city in US now..

It's the people that keep me coming back ❤😊.

@DarkAngelBright

Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@NoToYellowpigs

9 күн бұрын

Thank you for appreciating Filipino ppl🙏🏻 May Godbless you 🙏🏻❤️

@geraldmcdevitt3996

3 күн бұрын

@@NoToYellowpigs you're very welcome 🙂

Spot on Sir ! Was in the P.I. last year for 6 weeks . Intend on relocating on a permanent basis within the next 12 months. Peace/Cheers

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you man, and nice! What part of The Philippines are you looking at?

@Johnny-ql2vd

Ай бұрын

Tentatively Bohol or Dumaguete …. Skies the limit. Peace/Cheers

Philippines is the place to be. God bless Philippines and the Filipinos.

Big up to a fellow NYer. Can’t wait to retire and chill back in the motherland

Hello thank you for appreciating our culture and staying here in the Phillipines .We appreciate all foriengs loving our beloved country.Filipino is very accomodating friendly ,hospitable and family oriented.Enjoy your life here in the Phillipines,make. smile and be happy everyday becouse smile makes the world better and love.👍❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🥰🇵🇭

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

It's my pleasure, thank you

A Low Cost of Living is Equivalent to A High Standard of Living

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Yea exactly. You get a lot more for your money compared to back in usa when it comes to real estate

@nolanfrancisco9809

Ай бұрын

You got some point there bcoz it also means relaxed living!

Filipinos value most the family, then the community, and then humanity. We can afford to smile even in the most pressing challenges, are able to live with levels of contentment, and are always able and willing to share whatever we could. That's why the natural friendliness, warmth and respect for others are the hallmarks of our hospitality that most foreigners find quite amazing.

@miaya3898

Ай бұрын

Please. We're only friendiy with afams and people who are or look wealthy.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

I'm not really wealthy at all and I dress like a local most of the time with basketball jersey and shorts lol everyone has been really nice that I've met and I've made a lot of friends here. That said I'm a social person and I'm not entitled like some expats are, so I do believe it's how you treat one another that matters regardless of where you're from.

@miaya3898

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat true but you're white even if you are not wealthy 💰 people will still think you are. Expect to be invited always and given freebies, etc.,

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@miaya3898 I haven't had that experience especially the freebies part lol if anything people will try to charge more, the american tax haha

@miaya3898

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat probably because you're still in BGC which is a different planet 🌏 in the provinces expect to be invited in weddings 👰 to be a godfather, to be a judge in beauty pageants, etc.,

Take advantage. The dollar is strong. It's $1=P58 now from 55. The big mac meal cost only $3.50.

@yootoober2009

Ай бұрын

The other side of the "strong dollar" coin advantage is it's bad for Filipinos in their own country not earning dollars...

@oodo2908

29 күн бұрын

@@yootoober2009 There's a lot of USD jobs available to Filipinos now. They can be paid $500 to $1.5K a month and do better work and have better English than Americans. Better quality labor for 30 to 70% the cost.

@user-pp7dt7tj4n

26 күн бұрын

​@@oodo2908that's true my daughter works online in Optum an American drugstore.

@KSmifune

21 күн бұрын

@@yootoober2009 not really as long you spend that money here. it stimulate the economy. You earn powerful dollar, buy stuff here so local Filipinos businesses can grow as well. unless always buy imported stuff then you're sending that dollar to other countries

@highclassbum2538

15 күн бұрын

Yes they Big Mac meal is $3.50. But, the big mac is not the size of USA big macs....its more like the size of the burger bun

California native here currently living in Bohol the past 9 months. I tell people that even if the prices were the same as in the US I still would prefer the Phillipines as a place to retire. Most locals are kind-hearted, content, friendly, and accepting of foreigners. George Carlin said it best; " its called the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it".

Philippines is a much stress free country but what they have is so much more than what money can buy! ❤

@rsarellano01

24 күн бұрын

stress free? are you for real?

@honeymylove2172

23 күн бұрын

stress free to people that have money😂

@DarkAngel21128

19 күн бұрын

Stress free daw. Patawa ka. Traffic, marites, loud noises, high crime rate.

Awww. Totally loved the bonus. Teddy is so cute. One of the perks of living in the Philippines: raising kids is more affordable. I have lived in both America and the Philippines, and I'm currently living in the Philippines with my husband and 2 kids (the second one was born here). We prefer living here in the Philippines than in America for the same reasons you stated. It's a bit annoying when some foreigners nitpick on things like that the price of electricity and gas is higher in the Philippines and that internet is slower. But if you look at the bigger picture, it's a lot more economical to live here and you'll have more time for yourself and your family. I pay around $32 / month for 100Mbps internet, which is just what I need because it's fast enough for 2 laptops on online classes, a smart tv on Netflix and 2 cellphones all using the internet at the same time. But if I want to get 300Mbps here in the Philippines, I can upgrade my plan, which would cost an extra $8 (or a little less than $40 / month total). How much does internet cost in America now?

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Haha thank you! I'm sure he will be featured more in videos. And yea I think the same way you do about things when it comes to that kind of stuff. Our electricity bill has been okay for how much we run the air con. Even if it is somewhat more expensive, the difference in how much cheaper rent is more than makes up for it and then some. There ware pros and cons to every place, people just need to figure out what works for them

@la4828

Ай бұрын

Sooo true!! Hello we too are planning to move back home in the next 3-4 years, God forbid our home will be finished by that time.. do you guys plan on staying there for good and just let your kids find their paths or career in the Philippines when they get older? 😊

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@la4828 not sure yet. I want to raise the kid here to be honest, but maybe for high school/college give him the option to study in america. Its tough because there are pros and cons to both sides. We're just trying to figure out things for now right now and the later stuff later

@la4828

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat if you are amazed by the cost of living in BGC (most expensive city apparently in Philippines), then you will be more amazed by the prices from nearby provinces of Luzon, and by the time you are ready, Mindanao and Visayas provinces too.. explore the wonders of the Philippines, not just the stark comparison between the prices of everythinng, the fresh air and genuineness of people from provinces are just over the top compared to the city people. Goodluck and God bless to all of us who see the beauty in that other side of the world.. the future of the states is so bleak and so as the rest of the world, but please consider teaching your little one the beauty in a conservative living and beliefs, this is the only way to really truly save ourselves and lives of so many. Enjoy the Philippines, peace and may God bless you more ✝️

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@la4828 thank you, I don't live in Bonifacio though, but I get what you're saying. My wife is from the province in cebu so I'm familiar. It's nice and relaxing and the beaches are good, but it's lacking certain things I would need if I were to set up my home base there. Thank you for the kind words though po

Wonderful insight and I’m glad you’re enjoying it here, I used live in the US, in San Francisco and had to work 2 full time jobs and a side hustle just to make ends meet, for 7 years, now that’s a lot of time wasted just to be able to survive, thank God he sent me back home, new subbie here❤️🙏😍

@TheNYCexpat

29 күн бұрын

Yea man that's crazy. If you're working a full time job you should be making enough to cover the essentials you know what I mean. Thank you for the sub also po

@DudeEM

18 күн бұрын

There’s a saying: Americans live to work while Europeans work to live. To have 2 jobs and a side hustle for 7 years seems………nightmarish.

@TheNYCexpat

18 күн бұрын

@@DudeEM yea it's tough, a lot of people obviously don't like it, but they also aren't willing to move to another country so just have to hope things will improve. The greed is crazy though

Very good information for those who are thinking of living in the Philippines. You're a New Yorker like me, I feel you bro...I know exactly what you're talking about.

@TheNYCexpat

28 күн бұрын

Thank you man

Hey Mike, I don't normally comment on videos I watch, but in this case, I feel I had to. I agree with you 100%, and I was thinking about moving there for 6 months to start, but now I'm certainly going to do it!! Your video spoke volumes to me!! I've been there many times over the past few years and know a lot of what to expect, but this video sealed the deal. I'm thinking about BGC in that area. Thank you for your video, and I look forward to more.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Hey man that means a lot to me that I could make a difference for someone. Bonifacio global city is great, can't go wrong with that area. If you need any advice on anything my email is newyorkerinthephilippines at gmail Just reach out if you need anything. Thank you also your comment is the reason I started this channel

Philippines is a welcoming country and its friendly people with affectionately smiles. The upside of living in the Philippines is its affordability with a lot of gorgeous places to visit to and everyone's speak english. So if you're foreigners planning to visit Philippines, please do so. You might like it here and maybe consider living longer here.

Thank you for the nice feedback.

@TheNYCexpat

28 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Hope you'll continue to enjoy your stay in the Philippines

At 13:26, it really brought cheers to me. Great one. New subscriber here.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for all the good stuffs you said about the Philippines 🇵🇭

Awesome vlogger.You’re the best 👍✌️🇺🇸

@TheNYCexpat

26 күн бұрын

Thank you man, that means a lot!

Your right. I agree with you.

Thank you for sharing your amazing story here. You pinched my consciousness about telling we cannot buy time no matter how long we work.

This is so refreshing to watch. i might actually move there in the next couple of years. politics here are so divided now a days, and the costs of living is through the roof!! Spread the word to our other brothers my friend. Greetings all the way from Cag deoro, Mindanao 😅

Great content. Shared.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you po

Rightly said... accessibility is the key 😁😁

You are so right. New subscriber here 😊

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the sub and for watching

Great review.. thanks.

👍 i want to move there!! Mike

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

come on through bro, always room for more good people

Coz we Filipinos love God, family, respectful, have an awesome food culture, have tons of wonderful opulent places to visit aside from spectacular beaches.

Congrats on the child, best of luck with your new life in the Phils 🇵🇭

Wow Awesome !!! 👍👍👍👍👌✌️Thanks for sharing this video 🙏👍👍👍❤️

@TheNYCexpat

15 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching

Just content what you have and live your life..Do your best and enjoy life..👍😊

I also have strong ideas of a business in thr Philippines. If your an American or European and u want an extra stream of income. Go to transportation. That is free advice! Like u buy taxi, a van and lease them out daily. Extra advice find a true trusted undeniable trust. This u have to do the leg work yourself. Once u find trusted drivers, helpers etc. Your assets are secured and u can put GPS in them too.

I'm your new subscriber and I agree with everything you have said. Wish you all the best here in PH 🇵🇭

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the support man

We will follow u thete bro!!

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

come on through, be chill and be open minded and you'll have a great time

Love it ❤.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Love you

I'm here in U.S... Minnesota for 4 decades since my teen.. you are absolutely wright sir about everything here and there in the Philippines! Soon I'l be going back .... theres no place like home!

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Yea I know you're already tired of those winters there probably lmao Minnesota is cold even for us east coasters who are use to the winters Gotta come back to the Philippines and thaw out before you're frozen man haha

@AL-vw7kx

Ай бұрын

To be honest with you I must have an Alaskan Eskimos genes😅... I actually love the cold..yes even it's below zero..i do landscaping in winter I plow snow with a truck and skid..lol.. now it's a big adjustment of tropical heat when I come back!😅 Just tired of all the things you've said.. I have everything I wanted but not happy. It's always rush to work and no time for happiness...been saving money to build house there so called it's my house and have small business for extra income to live on!

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@AL-vw7kx hey man that's great and yea maybe the cold weather doesn't sound so bad because it's been very hot in the Philippines lol. It was nice weather in December and January, but it got hot. Hope you build that house you're working towards and succeed

@AL-vw7kx

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat it'll be a tiny home of concrete make sure it's cool summer heat days with solar panels off grid..make sure against all elements including typhoon and quake proof..maybe flood depends where the structure will be at :) ..keeping away where landslides or tsunamis locations.. I'll be a minimalist like a zen home!

Wow whatta awesome bro. Very well said!!! Thank you for the appreciation and accepting filipino culture and living like yours too❤❤❤❤God bless

@TheNYCexpat

23 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching, God bless

Wow! Congratulations! Glad to have you in the Philippines. Welcome with wide open arms. I’m 59 yrs old living in the USA for 30 yrs. but I will retire in the Philippines. I just can’t afford to retire in America. My dollars will go a long way in the Philippines.

Very well said.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you cali

Very educational and informative video vlog. Refreshing to see a younger expat's experiences. Thank you for breaking it down thoroughly between, having or not having, in the U.S. versus Philippines. It is clear as day, you are in the Philippines to have an "overall" better quality of life...Not to just "GET THE YOUNG FILIPINA GIRL", like most, but NOT ALL old expats that decide to retire there. Continue to educate these older expats with your NYC Roots. They certainly need to understand the true benefits of quality of life in the Philippines, and not solely "GETTING THE GIRL"... GETTING THE YOUNG/OLDER FILIPINA WOMAN is a bonus. BTW, I'm from Jersey. NJ is NY's Little Brother. I immediately relate to your mindset. I'm American Filipino. Born in the Philippines, immigrated to the U.S. when I was 2yrs old... basically, I'm white lol. Now, residing in Florida. New Sub thumbs up !

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you bro and I grew up in NJ, my family is there so maybe that's why haha And yes man I'm just trying to say what I have to say and trying to help out others who might be on the fence about moving or at least visiting. I remember before I moved here I would go on KZread all the time for motivation, insight, etc so I'm just trying to give back and do my thing at the same time

@advancedchemistry1028

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat Love your channel Bro ! Best wishes to you and your young familia 🙏. I'll keep watchin' Peace ✌️

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@advancedchemistry1028 thank you my dude

Fact. Straight to the point. 😊

Well said....Kudos 🎉

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Salamat bro

I may be moving there in LESS THAN A YEAR! 🎉

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

congrats! If you have any questions you can always ask and I'll help out where I can if I have the info What part you moving to?

@KuyaStorm

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat Still open, but based on watching Days of Videos, I'm leaning towards Valencia, Bacong, Dauin outside of Dumaguete. I'm not going to Duma to be around a bunch of Expats, I really like things about Negros (Morenas ❤️ 🔥). Valencia is up the Mountain so it's cooler, and often people don't even run their Aircon. Possibly Baguio. Cooler and they have a cool night market that runs from 9pm-2am. I'm 49, and in good health, but I want to be smart and be Semi-Province, but close enough to a major city to be able to get to a Hospital or Airport in a reasonable amount of time. Bohol is Beautiful too. ILOILO is on my Radar. Suggestions? I'm sure you'll say I'm crazy, but I'm bringing my English Black Labrador with me. More complicated Logistics, but I can't leave him behind, and he's only about 18 months old. Salamat Po for any assistance! Ingat Lagi Po.

I totally agree with everything you said. We have relatives in the US and they're planning to retire here. Because spending only a fraction of what they usually spend in the US, it goes a long way here in the Philippines (unless otherwise, our peso gets stronger than the $, but i doubt it).

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Yea man. There's more to it than money, but unfortunately the world revolves around money, so more affordability makes things easier usually. Even aside from that, it's hard to compare the community and people I've met here and how they act and their kindness compared to back home

@yootoober2009

Ай бұрын

A reminder to our expat friends... your dollar and presence affect the housing prices and landlords' preference for your dollar but it takes away some housing opportunities for local Filipinos. Food and grocery prices too, probably...

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@yootoober2009 not sure I agree totally on that because it goes both ways. The Philippines doesn't have a lot of home based businesses, if you look at the top ten businesses here it's all development companies for condos and malls. Tourism is a big money maker for your economy too and creates a large number of jobs just in that sector

@sprikitik9719

Ай бұрын

@@yootoober2009 not really, when the Chinese came for the online games or POGO it has affected the rental rates but their now gone, the foreigners renting doesn’t really have not much effect specially if it’s not touristic areas, while the Chinese tenants came with mass renters so for while the demand got suddenly high.

@soeureza

Ай бұрын

@@yootoober2009 wrong that's not how it is ☺️

Great breakdown on the difference between PI and the US. Can't wait to move there myself.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you and awesome, hope you find the place you're looking for here. There are lots of nice places to choose from

Good on you mate😊 easy on spending. Choices are broad🤙

You absolutely right in everything you said.. I born in Northern Luzon But grew up in California. I'm proud America 🇺🇸 is my adopted country as a president and and owner of a company I'm proud with my country America. We may not be perfect but we are strong,advance and we thrive to be the best....

That is true. I moved to the US as a math teacher, the pay is good in California but the stress is so much so I opt to not continue teaching. The thing is what can I do if I won’t teach? Probably downgrade and work a minimum pay. That means I would never be able to afford the most basic need like a house. If I stayed in the Philippines, I probably already a Math professor in a university and of course already have a house. It’s depressing to think that I’m in my 40s here in the US and still don’t have my own house. I’m thinking of earning as much as I can and go home to the Philippines in the near future.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Yea the prices of everything are going up a lot more than the wages so it's hard to keep up. What once was a good income can now be hard to get by with financially. If you work a full time job you should be able to live comfortably financially in my opinion, simple as that. Especially something as important as teaching, how is it that you're shaping the states youth, but still have to struggle to pay the state for basic things? Real estate prices especially are crazy

@erikdahl1293

Ай бұрын

Calif. is super expensive. An option is to move to a more affordable state that pays a decent teacher"s salary. California is one of the most expensive states.

I am seriously considering it. I'll be in Cebu in June.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Have fun. Go with an open mind and don't be afraid to talk to the locals or ask questions if you need help. You'll have a great time

@gutsglory3625

Ай бұрын

Be ready for the shitty traffic especially in metro cebu 😅 Other than that you will be having a blast!

@oodo2908

29 күн бұрын

That's the best place to start. You can have all the 1st world amenities you want and its packed with gorgeous women. Their English is the best in the country. If Cebu City is too dense for you there are really nice cities nearby you can try with less traffic. Some of the women in Cebu are Colombian/Venezuelan level hot.

Wow love you content video 👍😇

What is your saying is correct thank you for appreciating our country you are more than welcome here

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you po, God bless

Its so funny..I tell my western friends in europe and america, that i live GOOD life on less than 1300$-1500$ incl all.. Don't miss anything as single, living a calm no drama life filling my days with my hobbys and taking care of my body and looks They often think i live in a hut in the jungle ..until i show the videos amd photos from my rented condo with 6 months contract, and maid working there 2 days a week..and the food i eat and lifestyle..they can only dream of.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

yea lol you can have a luxurious lifestyle, but also my point too was that in America right now its hard to afford even a modest lifestyle, where you can do it here for a very reasonable price

@nattm6553

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat same in Europe..and rest of the western world. But yeah the downfall is going faster in the Us because of the hyper capitalism..and us media pouring gasoline on all the internal fighting anger and conflicts. Most western country's nowadays just watch Us and shakes their head And not luxurious lifestyle but more..fulfilled and happy ..and calm its all about quality of life, health and happiness in the end. I HAVE lived in Bangkok hi-society there a drink cost 100$ and a dinner 400$ and it wasn't anything to me longterm ..it was boring in the end.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@nattm6553 glad you found something you feel comfortable with in The Philippines. I agree with your points. I don't miss the politics, prices, or attitudes of most people in the usa lol Like I said Philippines and south east asia as a whole takes some getting use to, but it's not as different as some people probably think. There's a lot of nice places around here and nice people too

@nattm6553

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat i worked +11 yr in Bangkok before, traveling all se-asia in work..and I'm European so i have some...advantages. With learning languages and travel from a early age. but best tip from me is..have patience..alot of it..and some more. =)

It seems you have prepared yourself well before coming here. You understand the Filipino mindset. You get it. You get us. You might find yourself missing some comfort and conveniences from your home country, may you overcome these challenges as you live here. We welcome you, wish you the best, enjoy your stay and mabuhay!!! ❤

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you and yea I learned about things before moving here and then after moving here I waited another year and a half before I felt comfortable talking about the Philippines to others. And yes I agree with you. I miss some comforts and conveniences from back home, but there are also new comforts and conveniences that I've gotten used to here too. Plus I love the people. I always meet so many awesome people and its been a great experience making friends around the community

@drachenmarke

Ай бұрын

What mindset? We don't gather in a big circle and decide how to act, you have people of all attitudes, stop acting like Pinoys are rubber stamped.

You’re exactly right. Good luck on your new adventure in the Philippines. Watching from Chicago. The politics here in America is so stressful….people are divided! Hope to go back to Philippines soon.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you man, be safe and yes I know it's stressful and they make it hard to tune it out

@christophertubig8267

16 күн бұрын

Same politics in Philippines.

Yes, thinking about moving there, great question to ask oneself....like to hear more of your thoughts ...😊

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Subscribe for more, I'll be doing my best to help others who are thinking about the move

A luxury studio 450 sq ft in Downton Dallas Texas right next to a park and with a gym full of cybex equipment and a modern pool is $1,295. A 269 sq ft condo in Cebu business park with a single cheap window AC, plastic kitchen faucet, tiny window, zero counter space and cheapest and ugliest decor is $450. You aren't going to get your deposit back no matter what so that's $490, condo fees are about $50 a month and the landlord is not going to fix anything. That's probably another $50 a month for repairs. $590 a month for a cheap rental that's about half the size of the one in Dallas Texas. The Philippines isn't cheaper than the USA.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

I think Texas is a great value when it comes to real estate costs, outside of Austin anyway. But you got ripped off if you were paying those prices for that apartment you mentioned We have a 390 square foot, one bedroom condo and we pay $315 a month inclusive of condo fees (owner pays those) we also have a brand new Panasonic split type 2 hp air con, etc. So yea $315 is still a lot cheaper than $1295. Whether you value the place to be worth the price difference is up to you, but just letting you know whoever you were renting from was taking you for a ride if you were really paying that much. There are plenty of nice studios in cebu city for $300 or less, I know because we lived there before Manila and rented for that price

@robbyrose6904

Ай бұрын

I’m across the street from Ayala mall Central business district. 2 bdrm 1,080 sqft 45k pesos monthly.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@robbyrose6904 good price for that size, nice

@robbyrose6904

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat No pool or gym and two window units but yeah decent . Cr is big with a glass circle shower and a full size detached deep tub . Been here since the typhoon took our roof off in a gated community outside the city .

Would love you do a collab with The Savvy Expat Vlog 😊💖🇵🇭

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Tell him to hit me up, let's do it

@jesscatangay9384

Ай бұрын

Or have an interview from Calvin Castiel from his channel and podcast share your thoughts of living in the Philippines.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@jesscatangay9384 me and my friend will be working on a podcast of our own. Was wondering if I should make it a series on the main channel or make a new channel for it, was going to ask the subs. What do you think?

@JoeyZee-vs4kr

Ай бұрын

​@@TheNYCexpatdon't Collab with savvy expat. I already like your vlog. It's way better than the savvy expat. 😊

Living near the coastal seashore plus the greenery of vegetation is priceless.

Just watched another channel about New York. Good Lord! I'm speechless on the situation going on over there. Definitely go for less stress moving to Philippines.

@TheNYCexpat

29 күн бұрын

Yea I just saw a video about Los Angeles the other day, there was an actual landfill of trash dumped in the middle of the city. I have also heard a lot of people complaining about nyc too so I could imagine

Question! How about finances and money?!? Remote work??

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Going to make another video on that as far as costs and stuff, but yea remote work is probably the best option, unless your older and have pension

@MarkPuke13

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat thanks ill be looking forward to that video!! Im usually in eastwood when im there since I stay in in brgy bagumbayan!!

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@MarkPuke13 yea just message me

A lot of crimes are happening here all over the USA!

Enjoyed your video and subbed, Mike. I'm moving to the PI summer '25 after I retire. I have a friend who lives in Texas and owns a condo in Manila. I'll be staying a month to get my bearings straight, and then I'm going to travel around before find a place to settle.

@TheNYCexpat

14 күн бұрын

Hey man, thank you for watching and subbing. I think what you're doing sounds like a good way to do it. Get your feet on the ground and check out different places and see what feels good to you. The people are nice everywhere here so you'll find lots of that. It's good that you have a friend in Manila too, when you first get here it can seem overwhelming, there's a lot of people and sounds and visual stimulation, but get away from the airport and find youll settle in and feel better Thank you

Fellow NY’er! I’ll be seeing the country myself in July, definitely considering permanently staying down the line if I can deal with the weather. From NYC to CEBU. ✈️

@TheNYCexpat

15 күн бұрын

What up man. Have fun, the weather gets hot, there's two seasons here, rainy season and dry season aka hot and hotter haha Just give yourself time to adapt to the weather though and stay inside during the afternoons if need be and hang out in the air con

If you have 1mDollar in the Philippines, you have a billionaire in peso here in the Philippines..

@nattm6553

Ай бұрын

u dont NEED 1 m dollar.. u live comfortable on under 1500$ a month if u avoid bars and expensive ladys and rent condo or house

@TropicShade

Ай бұрын

You need better math skills! 🤣

@nattm6553

Ай бұрын

@@TropicShade he was probably thinking of Vietnam..haha 1 million Vietnamese dong is about 40$ 😂

@eksperimento

Ай бұрын

US$1 Million = P57million+ only, but with that money, you can buy a large house in an exclusive subdivision in Metro Manila or you can buy a large property in a remote province.

@iloveplumpgrannies174

Ай бұрын

You need to learn basic math bro.

Third world is NYC and most democrap cites.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

I haven't been in nyc in years, but yea I heard it's kind of a mess

@BonVoyage861

Ай бұрын

The worst area of NY is pleasant compared to some of the slums in Manila. You guys are really clueless. If I had power I would make you live in a slum for a year on a basic Filipino salary. And then another year just to make sure you were taught a lesson.

@elvieefana3925

23 күн бұрын

@@BonVoyage861 ,then stay there.get out in the slums of Manila 🥺

I just came back from Ph. The most impressive thing - the malls are packed with people, especially with groups of young ladies all laughing and having fun. It reminded me of my childhood when we all had fun with each other rather than just being home alone on the internet.

@TheNYCexpat

11 күн бұрын

Yea the malls are like the central hubs here in The Philippines too, they have government offices, medical, entertainment, etc in them But yea, The Philippines is also a social place

Great video...thanks. Lived on LI for several years...loved it. You get right to the point no wasted time...another huge plus. Was there back in 73...should have stayed.

@TheNYCexpat

18 күн бұрын

Thank you bro, glad you liked it. And yes I try not to bullshit on my videos so people will respect that and stick around. Where you living at now Philippines, Long island? Somewhere else Thank you for watching

@MarcelaR-dh1ok

17 күн бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat Keep up the great work. Really enjoy that NY attitude. I was living in the Great Neck area...mid 70s. Manilla in 73. Delivered a yacht to Spain in 1980 and offshore since that decade. I'm in Panama, just over the CR border.

@TheNYCexpat

17 күн бұрын

@@MarcelaR-dh1ok awesome dude have fun and God bless

@MarcelaR-dh1ok

17 күн бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat God Bless...yeah, I like that too. Marcela was an old gf...names changed to protect the guilty

they don't have good pizza in the Philippines bruh

@Marsha777

Ай бұрын

Because it's not italy bruhh

@MrWackydoodles

Ай бұрын

@@Marsha777 america is not italy but we good pizza sis

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Lol yea not that I've seen yet. Someone recommended a place called jabronis in rockwell, but I haven't tried it yet. Apparently it's new york owner from a filipino who grew up there, so maybe it's good. I was thinking about making a video there, maybe the guy wants to trade a few pies for a review haha

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Until then, shakeys it is lol

@iangang9535

Ай бұрын

Yes. Pizza is the most important standard for moving to a different place. Hahaha.

Philippines is no.longer a 3rd world country because a 3rd world category is much poor a very backward status. The coyntry now is in a category of developing country. And going to a middle income category as per world bank and IMF definition.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Sorry for the confusion, I'll keep that in mind for the next video. Didn't mean anything offensive by the concept I was discussing, but I understand

@TropicShade

Ай бұрын

You have never lived in the Province, huh? It's Still 3rd worldish in many areas!

@MrWackydoodles

Ай бұрын

@@TropicShade no shit, sherlock! Just because there are many undeveloped areas doesn't mean it's not a developing country.

One of the thngs i often mention to my friends is that the US and UK were the best but now they are graually decliniing, and Philiiiipiines was very bad but is quiickly Improving, so it's a lot easier for people to be cheerful and optimistic when they live in a place where people are consistently gettinig better than it iis for people who are liviing a place that was once the best but thiings are getting worse and worse. So that really helps to understand why people in the Philipiines can be so happy and cheereful, they expect lfe to be hard and it's often a bit better then they expected but in america people expect life to be easy and it's usually worse than expected, and this is one of the most important principles of psychology, if you're expectations are too high you'll often be disappoinited but if they are low you'll often be glad that they were exceeded.

New subscriber here from the Philippines ❤❤❤

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the sub, hope you enjoy the videod

Hi Sir! I am a new subscriber here. I love your perspective about the Philippines. By the way thank you for choosing the Philippines as your second home. I quickly like this video and I am going to check some of your videos. Just enjoy , get connected with the locals. Cheers and Mabuhay.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the support and I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🇵🇭

@rafaelmahinay7930

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat Looking forward for more informative and interesting videos sir. Kudos! Great Job.

@rafaelmahinay7930

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat Actually I am here in Kuwait working as an OFW ( Overseas Filipino Worker ) . Seeing foreign people like you loving the Philippines , gives me such a proud feeling.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

@@rafaelmahinay7930 thank you man, it's my pleasure. And right back at you, hearing stuff like that makes me feel like I'm doing a good job on my channel, so thank you. Philippines is awesome

@rafaelmahinay7930

Ай бұрын

@@TheNYCexpat Keep safe always Sir.

Thank you so much for choosing The Philippines 🇵🇭 Big love ❤️

@TheNYCexpat

5 күн бұрын

Thank you for having me

New subscribers from the USA

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the sub

that was enlightening, you gave me reasons to retire in the philippines

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you, yea it's worth looking into the Philippines if you're interested. I'll have more videos talking about different things here

Yes, my friend. You are right. I've live in Cebu, for over 20 years. I'm retired American. I was a overseas contractor.

Everything you said made sense and so much truth into it. Im a filipino living in washington dc. I am making good money but with all the taxes and skyrocketing cost of living i am feeling more and more depressed. I yearn to go back to the philippines everyday!

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

I know what you mean. That's the thing is that prices get so high for everything that even if you're making good money it's hard to get ahead and if you're not making good money then what do you do? Hope things go good for you and you can save up and maybe move back if that's what you'd like to do. God bless

EVERYTHING GOOD TO LIVE HERE IN THE PHILLIPINES,PROUD BEING AMERICAN PILIPINO

The Philippines has graduated from the third world category long ago. Poverty is still quite widespread though but it is a fast rising economy now.

That last part was the kicker, Moving to the Philippines with your family. Nice country to raise a family

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Indeed

Watched the entire video because it had good topics. Rhetorical questions matched with personal experience … 1,000 American dollars in some places of the Philippines pays for a place to live & food & transportation & visa extension fees. 1,000 monthly … The Philippines opens up doors for foreigners or expats … Thanks for sharing your story

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you my dude

I'll be moving there hopefully next year! If not the year after. I have so much less stress when I am there!

@TheNYCexpat

29 күн бұрын

grats man, follow the channel if you'd like I'll be posting more info trying to help others who are making the move

Ohh you have a new born baby. Congratulations bro you are blessed.

@TheNYCexpat

Ай бұрын

Thank you man, and yeah the baby's name is Theodore, but his nickname is Teddy. God bless

I hope America will be great again. You can check out the provinces in Phils too. I think it's cheaper than Manila.

Congrats for being able to realized what's matter most in Ur life 💖 God bless U with people who will radiates unto U unconditional love❤

@TheNYCexpat

18 күн бұрын

Thank you. God bless you too, always be kind and supportive like you are

True. 👍

Even smaller cities in Europe are grossly more affordable than the US to buy real estate. Italy and Spain are great places to buy property in smaller cities, and a recent places that hit our radar and I should probably gatekeep is Poland ❤, and the Baltic Countries. Now is the best time to get into these countries because of the construction of Rail Baltica which will create high speed rail from Berlin to Tallinn, there is so much development in cities on the line it's insane and there is so many opportunities for investment.