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Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or criticism. Best, Dan
Wont the prices change because of oversaturation of how cheap life can be over all these channels saying the same thing about COL?
I think you may be right That Guy. General tourism might stay closer to home for the first few years. But with many retirement nest eggs taking a beating in the stock markets, retiree’s masy show up a little sooner to reduce their cost of living to coincide with their remaining assets? Best, Dan
Thanks for sharing Dennis. Best, Dan
Hard to argue with that logic. So far so good. It is a big world though. I have 50 retire cheap recommendations. So many to choose from. I like them all soi will keep moving on. As soon as the quarantine lifts, we are headed to explore more of the Philippines. It took Thailand 25 years to become less friendly to expats.
When travel reopens, I think it might be years before prices recover.
@Dennis Hassler I agree, I just heard about Thailand becoming more expensive and retirement visas being changed from favorable to the expat to not as friendly as it once was, just my 2 cents respectfully
Makes Perfect Sense !!! LOL !!!
I thought so too Master G.
Thank you for the perspective on the Philippines. I appreciate your comments. I think 800 USD is about right for living there making it one of the cheapest places to live and, also, it has amazing scenery and outstanding people along with the English language. Yes, it can be even cheaper according to the interview, but many places can be cheaper, too, once you live the way locals live. The one issue for many is the huge distance to and from the Philippines – travel can be more expensive. Certainly, it can be a bit primitive when living further out in the cheaper areas. My take is it’s very interesting to be part of the local culture and learn from others another way of life. Some travelers are going in groups or cruses – it’s so much more inspiring to enjoy the locals and gain insight into their culture. My brother enjoys Dumaguete and it’s inspiring he fell into an excellent place in the Philippines !!!
Well said Dennis. The closer you get to the the rhythms of life in the world the more you understand and learn about the world outside you present view. And the closer you get to the local budget. There is little incentive to leave home if you try to recreate your past in the future. Education and wisdom comes from embracing the unknown.
What was the name of his city?
Thanks Tim. ๐
Thanks Mark. ๐
Mark below got it right. It is san carlos in negros occidental. Everything is in the notes. Just click “More Information” below the video. Thanks for asking Von. Best, Dan
@Mark ledesma Thanks Mark
Here is a list I couldnt hear what he said either ! https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/06/19/11-ph-cities-have-cleanest-air-in-southeast-asia-report
Dan did you take the close shot of that Sea snake yourself? You do know it’s a very poisonous one right? I mean they are not agressive but still would keep good distance ๐
Thanks for the tip Von. I am with you on this one. I didn’t know if it was poisonous or not when I saw it. But I follow a rule when I am in nature, don’t touch anything beautiful unless you know for sure it is safe, especially colorful reptiles. It was the hometown snorkeling tour guide that took the GoPro from Qiang and got that shot. Thanks for teaching us about the danger, Best, Dan
29:25 well said… Minimalist lifestyle is a kind of freedom
That has been my favorite part about giving up on the “things” life and embracing the “experiences” life, Gwai. There is nothing around me to maintain or protect other than Qiang and my peace of mind. Best, Dan
outstanding Information. thank you very much for sharing
Hi Patrick, I know. I was like … holly cow. Calvin is a treasure. Thanks, Dan
Terrific interview with tons of great info and insight.
Thanks Guy. I knew you guys would love it when I heard the data he was sharing. Talk about hope for people at a time when retirement assets are dropping. Loved it. Thanks for commenting! Best, Dan
Please try to have a part 2 discussion. This was so refreshing to listen to.
Your wish is my command Ellan. Look for it early next week. I’ll play the second half of the phone call and I’ll bet when Calvin hears the call he may remember other things he wants to share with you about his the last decade in the n the Philippines. Thanks for the great idea and for commenting. Best, Dan
Good to hear this interview from African American expat in the Philippines!
Totally. Calvin has class. I hear no ego behind his words. Just wisdom.
Didn’t even watch your video as your title inscription caught my eye. 800.00 dollars living in the Philippines? Rest assured, you are only existing and not living. Maybe in your video you have a better explanation but the title caught my eye. I lived in the PI in 2000 on 1800.00 US a month and I wasn’t living it up to no means. Of course, I take into consideration that the dollar to piso rate was less at the time.
I hope you can think sometime to share your blessing to poor pilipino poeple’ have a good heart’ god bless..
@Calvin Roach Criteria I set forth??? Are you faulting me because I prepare ahead of time? My friend, I worked 45 years with 3 nice pensions! What did you do? Nothing was given to me!
@JJason406 Didn’t say it did, did I. I put it to you this way. I’m fully insured and my health insurance is excepted at many Philippine hospitals with me paying 25% of the bill upon discharge and they will file the claim. You can choose to live on anything you want. If $1000 a month works for you so be it! Thank God we are not all the same! My choice will be to live on 2 to 3k a month and save 1 to 1.5k a month into savings. That’s US dollars! Whatever works for you!
@Calvin Roach Misery!!! You are totally hilarious because you know absolutely nothing about me. Your misery my friend is looking in the mirror. Your misery is hidden in plain sight.
@Calvin Roach That’s totally up to you if you want to concentrate on living in the moment. My vision lets me see into the future so I can be prepared for that future event if the need arises. Heard the ole saying, better safe than sorry. You do what’s you think is right for you and I will do what I know is right for me. It’s quite obvious we come from different backgrounds and opposite sides of the tracks.
Wow! This is exactly what I want to know.
I felt the same way Gianni. Big help hearing the numbers. Better yet, the rhythm of life in the Philippines that comes through his voice and tone. Best, Dan
Great information. Wondered about many of the issues Cal mentioned. We will be there in October, if travel restrictions allow
You will love it Power. Best, Dan
Thanks for the interview Dan. I hope by sharing my limited knowledge about living in the Philippines it may help others who are thinking of coming this way. Iโm a big fan by the way. Youโre a classy guy, no T&A in your videos but good information. Take care!
formica wow thanks!
Thanks for the interview Calvin. Lots of insights. I subscribed to your channel, now you need to make more videos showing your tropical life!
@Calvin Roach lol, I can believe that. Stay safe my friend. 90% fine there but 10% of the time…..oooo lord, careful. We foreigner stick out too much there and some there have extreme views that don’t mix with us being safe there imho.
Inspired Retired Expat I was visiting family and got stuck here when the quarantine started. Zamboanga is one of my least favorite places to visit in the Philippines.
Good info. Thanks for sharing. I was stationed in Zambo for 6 months in 2007…. not sure I would visit there but hey, to each their own. Keep safe and appreciate you sharing. Thank you for your service
What more if you have a business in the Philippines. It is much easier for you to live.
@Vagabond Awake No, I just rely with the other peoples success of having a simple business and they become successful business owners in the Philippines.
Do you have a business here Glen? Thanks, Dan
Take a consideration of cost of hospitalization or just a visit to any doctor is much cheaper than the American and European country even if you do not have health insurance they will accept you. If you prefer to have one it is up to you.
I just pay as I go with doctors. Its cheaper than premiums alone in the USA. I paid a friends doctors bills in Thailand once. 3 days in the best hospital in the country, two doctors, 2 MRIs, IV drips, food, nurses, room, everything … $3600 USD. It would have cost $30,000 in the USA. The $3600 was less than the deductible in the USA if she had gotten sick . in the USA … and that doesn’t include the $500 per month should would have been paying in the USA.
Philippine economy is going better now and will be more better in the future.
Thanks for sharing Glen. Best, Dan
This interview is a breath of fresh air. Wonderful… thank you ๐
Thanks Sanida. It was fun getting to know Calvin on that call. Hopefully I’ll get to meet him in person someday. Best, Dan
I LIVE ON SIQUIJOR ISLAND AND HAVE FOR 4 YEARS. I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL OCEAN FRONT BEACH HOME AND A NEW HOME IN VALENCIA.
LIFE HERE IS REALLY CHEAP BUT YOU HAVE TO EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.
YOU WOULD REALLY NEED AT LEAST $1,000 A MONTH TO LIVE COMFORTABLY.
YOU CAN LIVE ON LESS IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN DUMAQUETE.
IF YOU GET SICK YOU ARE IN TROUBLE.
Thanks for sharing your perspective Donald. How long have you been here> Best, Dan
What a nice trip your wife look so cool….. Injoy living in the beautiful phiippines
Thanks Haydee, we are3 loving it. Best, Dan
The feedback i get from expats other than what you discussed , is health, at a certain age, do you need your own health insurance or can you get insured locally , regards
Yes, thanks Calvin. PhilHealth is what many seem to have. Best, Dan
Hi Chris, I recommend going to the expat facebook page for that town and asking others where they get their insurance. Best, Dan
Chris Burke you can purchase a health plan here from PhilHealth that will help you with your health care needs. Research it.
Your channel is great. Very informative. I’m from Ohio and I have traveled a lot southeast Asian and latin but it’s time to visit the Philippines soon.
You’ll love it Yusif. Thanks for commenting. Dan
I lived on Palawan for the best part of 3 years. $800 USD a month. Yes,it can be done,but you have to be very frugal and watch every peso. I left and returned to Canada for several reasons. One of which was the poor quality of food. Fish and rice palls after awhile. Go ahead and try it,but be prepared for a few eye openers. I have also lived in Chiang Mai Thailand. English is not as widely understood as the Philippines,but the food is far superior. I also found Chiang Mai generally safer and the corruption is not “in your face” nearly as much.
@Calvin Roach Hi Cal, my time in the Philippines is pretty limited about 4 months. Once 8 years ago to meet my wife and just returned recently. I spent most of my time in Palawan because the first time I was there i fell in love the beautiful nature. I did visit Mindanao where my wife was born and i do believe it would be the least expensive….I understand the diversity, i plan on coming next february and will check out Visayas. I would love to move to PH but my main concern is saftey because i do not want to live in city limits but in the mountains. My wife thinks it could be dangerous for me…and i think she is probably correct. If she had relatives around where i would live it would ease my concern but that’s not the case. I’m not trying to live on $800 a month $1500-$2000 i can afford. I live simply but buy the best foods. I’m thinking i could have one worker and when i’m not around maybe they could watch my place but as you well know that could go south. I love the Filipinos in general and feel more happy there than in US although i have it good here in the Ozarks where i live, very peaceful and no one bothers us. When i’m in the PH i do spend most of my time near and on the ocean…i’d love to find a quiet seaside village but it seems to me all the really nice ones are being discovered and then the tourists come….Also i want to go to Batanes but i know the weather there is much different. Take good care the Philippines is always in my thoughts.
joe bruhin which Philippines? Luzon? Visayas? Mindanao? One thing that I love about the Philippines is its diversity. Not trying to be a smart ass but those 3 regions are as different as night and day, even the language. $800 will go alot further in Mindanao as opposed to Luzon. Thanks for your info sir.
Thanks for sharing your ideas everyone. I am also a big fan of Chiang Mai. I look forwarde to seeing Palawan once the lockdown is lifted. Best, Dan
@Calvin Roach I built my on house more than 30 years ago in the Ozarks on 40 acres…I can get by on $800 a month but since i remarried $1500 is better….I really think for me the money would be the same in the Philippines as USA….also i really think most places in the Philippines his changing…my filipino wife thought so after being away for 7 years. I would love to move there but with times being as there are now i don’t think it is a good idea for me…if this were back in the 60’s or even the year 2000 i’d be there now, no question. For me the Philippines is a wonder vibe but you do have too careful.
@David Giles I was in Port Barton in February and i liked it there very much …i may go back there and look around a few miles outside town limits. If Port Barton was like it was 10 years ago i may never have left. A lot of bars there now and it can get pretty loud.
Where we often go in Mexico, expats are very welcomed. I think that will continue longer term. Often, expats contribute to the local economy AND tourism might be 1/3 of the economic activity in the overall community – many would not even have jobs without the tourism. Moreover, the virus caused a huge drop in the tourism so businesses and the overall economy is suffering a huge consequence. This drives home how important tourism is; thus, when living there I really feel welcomed and I’m very uplifting for local people, too, so (if anything) I’m very welcomed in that country and probabley more appreciated than I would be at home – I always feel like I’m higher class appreciated given we have more disposable income than most locals.
Great share Dennis. Thank you for educating us. Best, Dan
Yes, and I agree that Filipinos do not hate you because of the color of your skin as a black person imho. Same same in Thailand imho.
Thanks for sharing you found the same in Thailand, Inspired R. Best, Dan
Great job, I’ve liked the interview! Good info! Thanks!
Thanks Relu. I will post part 2 of the call with Calvin next. ๐
14:19, wow!! great view,,Oh and a great interview.
Thanks for watching and commenting Sean. It helps our business grow. Best, Dan
great conversation and perspective on life – thanks for sharing
Stay tuned Kbird. I’ll post the second half of the phone call tonight. Best, Dan
Great interview and video. Thanks!
Thanks Cruz. Have a great day. Best, Dan
With only 800 a month in any major city there in the Philippines apartments are 500 us dollars plus electricity over 10 yrs ago. If you can survive and live in a rural area is the only way anyone can survive on that amount.
Thanks for the data point Target. Big cities cost more. No doubt about it. If you are trying to stay below 1000 USD in a larger city, you may want to get a 2 or 3 bedroom and get a roommate or two.
Hindi yata pinay ang babae kasi karamihan naman sa mga pinoy ay maumbpk ang dib-dib pero eto ala… utong na lang ang nakakapit..
Thanks for commenting. It helps our business. Qiang is just living her life. She is not trying to manage everyday life and appearance. She is not so self-conscious. Have a great day. Dan
Very relaxing place to retire and so many fresh fish.
Very relaxing indeed. Thanks for commenting Transformation. Best, Dan
you look younger when you smile.
Thanks. And thanks for commenting. It helps our business. Best, Dan
Excellent video so informative and thought provoking!
Thanks Danny. Part two is posting in about 3 hours. Thanks, Dan
Living on USD$800 or AUD$1300 a month in philippines is very do able-as long as you don’t have a pinay partner!
Okay. Thanks for your thoughts.
Hey Dan. Did you post Calvin’s contact email address?
My notes, including Calvin’s email is in the “More Information” link below every video.
Herbert Walker calroach2005@yahoo.com
As an African American male I appreciate you doing this interview. Calvin is a down to earth man and a class act.
Yes, Calvin makes me proud to be American.
Must be married to a Filipina to live cheaply. The Filipino price and not the foreigner’s price.
People may laugh, but I was told by a guy in Thailand that $1500 a month is what he pays for woman. Any less and he would be getting lady boys. Such an odd way to view humanity. You only need one great love. The rest is hurdling cattle. Not my thing.
Aaron Soken not smart to be over here negotiating. Let your filipina do that. But that would probably only affect your rent some because thereโs no foreigner price for utilities. Its old news that you can live pretty good here for $1000/month. For some that will only pay their bar bill but for me Iโm able to save almost $1000 every month.
If you know how to manage your money you can survive in the Philippines here in the U.S if your social security money only one thousand dollars itโs not enough especially here in New York
So true Nelly I have been to a few cheap areas in the USA, but I wouldn’t want to live in those areas. Your comments help our business grow, so thanks! Dan
I’m a Filipino living in US for almost 20 years and me and my wife always have plans to go back and retire in Philippines. We already did the math long time ago and you can really live off of $800USD a month in the Philippines (outside Manila) and will still have extra money in your pocket. You need to consider the health system though like hospitals, etc. Cebu has good hospitals around but other places you will need to do your research.
People! Listen to this man. He is an insider that knows both PH and USA. Thanks for commenting X2. Dan
At 5:03 20,000 php is almost $400, not $40. So if he’s living on $1,000 a month, 40% of income going to groceries ๐ค
Great clarification Calvin.
Doug Gardner my rent is 140 USD, electricity is another 20 and water is 3. Add the 400 for food and you get $563 USD. Add in about 30 each month for immigration another 30 for transportation costs and 11 for cable. Now Iโm at $634 for my needs. Leaves me $366 for wants which is a middle class salary. Anymore questions ๐ค
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