A Western expat who wants to live the way he is accustomed to and have money for entertainment
needs a minimum of $3,000 – $4,000 a month which almost always means a successful OLDER man.

The cost of living EVERYWHERE

The cost of accommodation has always been too high anyway

Transportation cost. Lack of quality food. Poor service. Slow internet. Noise. Pollution. Filthiness. Lack of intelligent infrastructure. Out of Stockiness everywhere you go. Filipino time concerning all matters of pleasure or business. I could go on and on but why??? My trip last month to the Philippines confirmed all of the above, which has led me to mark it off my list as a potential retirement destination. It has gotten worst over the years and will continue to do so.

Hey brother Flation is everywhere It doesn't matter where you go and that's a fact

I didn't have to watch much of this video to be in total agreeance with your COL reasons. We left the Philippines several years ago for a totally different reason, and now have serious reservations about returning to our home here (because of the costs)… at least on a permanent basis.

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The problem is that most expats are not willing to adjust to PH cost of living. If you want to have lifestyle like in your country then stay home. You must adjust your lifestyle or go broke and that's everywhere you go to in world. Economics are simple only expats do not know how to adjust there lifestyle. Live comfortably, let go of your lifestyle in your country and adjust.

Sounds like lack of money for most is what I am hearing. I love it there and plan on moving there. Too many guys going just for the ladies. You can get women anywhere.

Inflation is international, thanks so much to cvd and the responses our govts took, but inflation is relative to the starting cost of goods and services, my home country has a less percentage of inflation but the starting prices were much higher so it's still way cheaper here, anyway, I just found your channel tonight, liked and subbed

I notice no one brings up the taboo subject of cleanliness. Such as what you can get if you " mess around" with the "wrong girl." Maybe you can provide some valuable info. Thanks

Thanks for the good work. Disappointing but very good points. I would suspect province girls are less money hungry. But I'd also bet modern conveniences & services there are very poor. Maybe you can supply more info on that.

Make separate video how on "girls marcket" now in 2022 with enforcing 16 y.o age of consent local pedo guys and men moved from 12-15 y.o girls into texting to 16-20 y.o and that 18-20 y.o feel like "hot commodity" now and much less villing to date old white men after 50-60 y.o. because they hope to find local man who talk to them in tagalog strait to they soul! And that is confirmed reality that for past 100s years local pedo men overused girls so much during 12-18 y.o that by the age age 18 y.o girl have not much chances dating locals and start dating 50-60 y.o foreigners .

I didn't get too far with this video as the utterly inane point about the Philippines being supposedly expensive because English is widely spoken, lumping it in with Australia, Canada and – randomly – Wales, was too stupid for words. By that 'logic' France would be a cheap country.

Yes the COL is going up in the Philippines, it's going up everywhere – rampant inflation is a global phenomenon. The alternatives you mentioned – Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand are all themselves seeing a massive spike in inflation and COL.

But my biggest objection is the misuse of the word 'expat' since the very next thing you starting talking about is the local women.

As an actual expat myself – someone who moved with a multinational company to Singapore 15 years ago together with my young family – I'm heart sick of evey degenerate sex tourist, 20 something digital nomad or broke ass retiree labelling themselves "expats".

You're not.

If you're there for the young women you're a sexpat. If you're a retiree that can't afford to retire in your own country you're just that.

You're not a friggin expat.

Angeles City is a dirty polluted shit#hle let's be honest here. Those septugenarians wearing the same grubby t shirt everyday while they nurse a San Miguel at 11am and ogle some unfortunate teen age slum dweller aren't expats. They're degenerate predators. They're in Angeles for one reason only – the same as you are mate – and it's not the blue skies and stunning beaches

Anyway I think I've made my point. If you live in Angeles City you're likely many things but an expat isn't one of them.

Cambodia are hitting you up for USA dollars the girls are asking for big money it's not cheap and there very cold Thailand and the Phillipines are better value for money !

Great video! Some great points. However, some comments:

I wouldn’t be concerned about the vast majority of the Filipinos, specially those who are poor as your competitors. Any guy from the West, who is under 50, who has their acts together, should not be concerned about so called competition by local guys. The only ones who could be an issue are the elite but those guys are not dipping in the same pool for girls as most expats are.

I’m in Thailand now and things have become a lot more expensive than pre pandemic! Even in Chiang Mai!

For faster internet, especially if you are working online, you need to get your own fast internet. Problem solved.

I never had any issues with internet in the Philippines. Been there a few times, first time was in 2010 even back then I was able to watch things online and do video call from the hotels and airbnbs I have stayed at. Are you staying way out in the provinces or low end places? That could be an issue for internet but even then, getting your own fast internet should solve that.

Okey you just gave 7 reasons why expats are leaving the Philippines..So WHEN ARE YOU LEAVING.(good riddance).

Killing it on the uploads. Beast mode…

Well I paid $300 a month in the Philippines and after I pay all my bills and end up being about $650,700 on the low then when I travel you know against a little more expensive but I get the promos and fly around the Philippines me and my why we take the bus places and basically I'm retired so yeah the young guys might be leaving but the retired people are not leaving.

You speak very clear and are easy to understand thank you Brother

The Philippines is not for you if you dont' enjoy the traffic and the noise…

If you like to check out beach life, but dont like taking bus then there is van service from (or used to be) Orchid inn and Angel bakery going every morning to Barrio baretto. Also a turist spot, but a alot slower, some like me prefer it over Angeles.

if only youtube were around in the 50's 60's or 70's the philippines would outshine them all

As a visitor, I really like AC before Covid. I usually visit AC 5 to 6 times a year and go to Pataya 2 to 3 times a year.
However, Covid changed many things. AC is much more expensive than before.
I only plan to go AC once next year, and go Pattaya 4~5 times. Other East Asian countries once each (Japan/South Korea/Singapore/Maria/Indonesia)

I stopped the video at :17 because I already know that no countries want YOU. And by saying YOU, I mean YOU. #LOSER

my friends there also complain about the electricity prices and and the power grid with all that brownouts. Oh about the bars, there used to be designated smoking areas and was surprised you can smoke anywhere in the bar.

The Philippines is overrated. You'll get laid there for free but it's mostly low quality women that are not pretty, single moms, jobless girls, basically the leftovers. Sometimes you'll get lucky but if you want pretty girls you have to pay hookers or scam a freelancer.

135 p single lady drink
$3.64 aud
$2.44 usd
122.25 thb
195 double lady drunk
$5.26 aud
$3.53 usd
122 thb
2200 ewr
$59.36
$39.83
1278 thb
$100 aud i get
37.06 peso
23.23 thb
Still for me cheaper in ac

Real funny thing is how you compair ac to thailand.tell me what price a beer is in bar .what price is a ladys drink what price is bar fine.

Easy power outages,. Internet service isn't as good as other countries. The cost of living is going up everywhere so why live in 3rd world countries

This Dude is Disturbing… X 10000…

Thanks

TJ Weak men are the problem. The Philippines needs tourism like the other countries you mention. However in any country if the men are weak that in and of its self cause hard times. Strong men create good times. What we are experiencing world wide is the end of globalization. What we are witnessing is the natural order of the 7 Hermitic Principals in our daily lives. All men need to focus on building their physical, mental, social, and spiritual strength and power. Keep up the good work. Every man needs a mentor.

Place is Disgusting.
I went once never to return due to feeling i had landed in an old 1960's gas station toilet, which it was proven to me as fact. Thailand is also a toilet, BUT a modern toilet……..

One of the biggest problems here are the seemingly endless number of expat vloggers who have been selling the Philippines just to increase the vloggers bottom line. It is a disgrace. They have been selling the line in their attempt to afford to live here themselves. There are times I wish Youtube didn't exist. Some of these vloggers are knowingly lieing to their viewers to keep their income up. Low lifes!

Out of the money

I'm surprised you didn't mention the food. But pollution is definitely a concern.

Phillipinos live longer than Americans. But y'all are scared of the air quality?

Great video T.J. hope to visit the Philippines within the next year year and a half… great information!

Can you take a trip to the province or show us what life is like there? Is Angeles City better for you because of the modern conveniences? Thank for your opinion!

Great video brother. I didn't know you were a seasoned traveller keep it going brother. I heard japan girls also like brothers. Have you been there?

TJ, some people in the comments are uncomfortable with you filming women awkwardly. In my opinion, your approach can be a bit creepy. I would suggest that as you walk past and film, just say hello in the local language if possible, introduce yourself and keep attempt to talk about something that the locals care about or interview them. Don’t make it about sex or change your attitude with approaching them. We can, and admire their beauty, as you speak with them.

Also, try getting a haircut and look at your best, because women in the Philippines really care about personal self-care, and like well groomed men. Be confident.

I appreciate your eloquence, detailed explanations, and informative discussion, which is direct and to the point. Take care!

Hi TJ,
Thanks for posting this information. I agree with most of the good points you made. I have few points to add, below.
1) The city is quite different from the province in terms of less traffic, pollution, and westernization. There are tradeoffs between living in the big cities versus the provinces. Medical care, shopping options,and entertainment are easier to find in the city than in the province.
2) Some expats probably moved to the Philippines too quickly before they thought everything through.
3) It sounds like female Companionship is expensive with professionals. But, if you want a real girlfriend, they aren’t that expensive.
4) I have met some very nice young Filipinas, but I prefer a woman that is closer to my age. Maybe 30s and 40s. Some 40 year old Filipinas still look like they could be in their 20s.

I notice you said you believe in crypto dollars. Do you talk about your opinion on FTX on your other channel?