Things are crazy. Gas has now $ 6.75 per gallon. I also saw a small bungalow for rent. $ 2,000 per month plus utilities.

My one bedroom rent has in Fresno California is a little over 800.

I guess you haven't been back to Boston, Ma area in awhile you can't even get a studio apartment for under $1000 dollars!!

Coming to the Philippines in June, my first visit. Can't wait. If I like it, I'm gonna stay and start a new chapter.

Thank you very much for the information.

My cost to live in the Philippines is actually the same as in my home country. The only difference is I can hire more people for services such as personal trainers, tutors, music instructors, domestic helper and driver. The rest of the stuff like groceries and restaurants are the same. Electricity and internet is more expensive in Manila

Steve here n south Florida a one bedroom average style is at $1600 per month. Rents have gone up lot since you've been here. I only like to visit places in the middle of nowhere. I enjoy the convenience of living nearby malls or offices so I can do the med/dental thing.

How do I sign up for pacific cross?

What's the name of that hospital again

Good to know these things thanks for sharing Steve

Hi Steve what you think about ukraine invasion watching puton he not all here in his mind he said don’t infear or nuclear reponse was we them too him from nato they think with America putting troops neighbours of ukraine thinking China might take it t invade tiawian because defence not available and China has no sangsions on Russian

Hey Steve, take your Social Security at 62 and invest it in an S&P 500 index fund every month. You will come out way ahead if you wait until age 70 and let the government further inflate our dollar between now and 70. Brandon is doing a number on inflation. Also, heaven forbid, but we don't know when our death date is but many many people drop dead in there 60's.

a thorough summary Steve .. thanks!

Can you tell me the cost at immigration to renew the tourist visa ? Thanks

Tondo, my friend, are you nuts. Ok guys stay way from Tondo and the surroundng area.
You give good info mostly but saying Tondo is maybe ok, is not.

Monthly Expenses from 13 years living here and talking to expats: Rent apartment or condo from: 75.00 to 250.00 USD Rent a house from: 200.00 to 1000.00 USD (very nice) Meralco: No AC 30.00 to 50.00 USD, With AC 75.00 to 250.00 USD (if you have on 24/7) Internet: 25.00 to 50.00 USD depends on where you live and if Fiber is available LPG: 15.00 US every 2-3 months Water non-drinking: 5.00 USD Water Drinking: 6.00 USD (for two) Food: 200.00 to 400.00 USD (Native or Western diet) Commute: 20.00 to 30.00 USD (Tricycles and Jeepneys depending on where you are going) Incidentals: 150.00 to 250.00 USD (Meds & Misc) Low end: 700.00 USD (Subsistence level in the province) High end: 2250.00 USD (Living well) Vehicle and fuel not added. We still live on a third of what we lived on in the states.

I agree..driving is way differnt..get toyota..easy repair, parts avail…dependable

Steve, I have a serious question for you. You spend $80 on rent, $10 on Doctor's visits, you say your utilities are super cheap. If all of that is true ( I actually think it is correct) why do you always say you need $2000-2500 to be living the sweet spot. I don't think you realize alot of ex-pats want to leave the US for the Philippines to get away from the chaos in our everyday lives. I would be super happy living in the province with a simple life. Of course we want some Western things (like AC) but other things we can go without. Some of us don't need the mall, hot dogs, pizza and especially Texas Roadhouse. Give me some fresh Tuna and vegetables. If I want to live next to the mall and eat fast food I would stay in the States. Once again, thanks for the videos and all of the info you provide!

$1500 is plenty of money. The average Filipino family of 4 lives on $500 a month. The Filipina Pea just did a video on this subject this week. If you can't live good on $1500 then you have major problems.

Damn so I would live like a king on 8k a month there.

Why would you take social security at 62? I'll tell you why, because no one's promised tomorrow.

Even when my house is paid for in usa it cost me 200 a month for taxes and insurance . Way better to live there

That was in Las Vegas I was charged $500 when I was living there.

I went to a doctor for just 10 minutes and he gave me a cream. It costed me $500 just to see the doctor. In China and Cebu, I pay $2 for the same service if not better. Asia is really nice for a lower cost of living.

Haircut 1 dollar, nail cleaning 2 dollars.

With the war going on with Russia watch the gas & diesel sore in price which will bring up the price of everything thing here. And China is up next, that will really bring things here up in price.. the average Filipino will find it very expensive to live here which in turn will bring the poverty level up..on our island of biliran there are already a few Americans in trouble financially. It's sad to see.

Well what do we do when we're 70 plus ship ourselves back FedEx, as our beloved leader once said ,Come on man!!! Maybe if I'm lucky if I'm sick I can fall out the window and the stray dogs can eat me ,as Napoleon Dynomite once said ,GOSH!!! THE OLD GUY IS TEASING, DON'T PAY ANY ATTENTION TO HEEM!!! I notice the cement gives you a certain glow, l said don't pay attention to heem!!! Did you say niche, the last time l found my niche, l passed out!! GOD BLESS YOU AND THE UKRAINIAN CITIZENS AND GOD BLESS THE AFGHANISTAN CITIZENS, I AM STARTING TO SEE A PATTERN HERE. When l say you ,l mean your family also, did you say you know the mayor? See if he has a spare room, thanks.

Hey Steve, you mentioned Florida Sun. What type of development is that? Is it near you in TM? Thanks for the great videos!

I would not like close to the beach. Electronics deteriorate faster as does motorbikes and cars…..

Great video Steve. You have a good perspective due to your experience, intelligence and good judgement. Thanks for sharing with us regularly. I enjoy listening to your thoughts.

Viewed from start to finish as always, very nice video, I enjoyed your videos and your channel too! Thanks and best regards/Ned 👍👍

Surely chickens are just over 200..225 piso each now which is about £3 or $4 Steve? Have you made an error?

If you find yourself outside of the “western world” and fortunate enough be in a country with an acceptable infrastructure ( a judgement call there ) you may very well end up with health care equal to or even better than what you may be used to, at extremely reasonable prices. I understand prices around the world are escalating. What many people may not know is that there are ONLY two insurance companies that regulate the hospitals around the world and are ( of course ) associated with the United Nations. As such many of the worlds hospitals in order to qualify for such insurance must meet a certain standard. And without the legal BS that we have in the west with a billion lawsuits toward doctors and hospitals, healthcare CAN BE less expensive, effective and even ( hold your breathe ) efficient.

A big key is the rent cost. Cheap rent, no taxes, low inflation… that is big savings.

It is cheap here, my monthly unlimited data is 400 pesos a month so as much youtube, facebook, messenger, spotify, etc., back in 2000 my upper dentures in CA was $600 not covered by insurance, here for 2022 a mere 2500 pesos, what a bargain! Plus I have a helper which makes my life easier.

Lot of plans in the country, to build up the infrastructure and business sectors, so costs in the larger cities will likely increase faster than those places outside (Cebu, Manila especially). Even then, good research and planning on a reasonable budget should at least include that emergency fund, and build in a good buffer. Tack on 10% or so to what those costs are, and plan on a lower exchange rate say 40-45/1, then be able to actually stick to a budget. Outside of something breaking out with China, the tough choice will be 'what to do today'?
Lot of good information being put out, and interesting areas for those side trip get-aways. Looking forward to more good info. I think the most expensive cost would be the flight heading over – they're jumping up fast and fuel costs rising aren't helping.

I would love to invite you to come and see our homes in Rizale – not far from Cavite.

I fell in love with the Philippines on my first visit, and always eyed retirement there. The only problem I have is whether to really trust the medical, and dental care? I understand there's major hospital's like St Luke's, but are they really up to snuff?

How is cell ph costs for internet

Good overview, Steve. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

I don’t want to live a western way of life,1 off the reasons to live in the 🇵🇭we are both waiting to back together again to share our future together
Love your videos

Cool video sir. Keep up the good vibe!