HOW To Live Comfortably In The PHILIPPINES on 50K Pesos Monthly

Here is my monthly budget for May 2021. I want to reassure those who are interested that it’s very possible to live comfortably in the Philippines on 1000 US dollars per month. Thanks for watching!

Rent - 8500P. Philhealth - 1458
Electric - 5645P. Drinking Water - 750P
Water - 451P. Trans. - 700P
WIFI - 1699 P. Groceries - 17500P
Immigration - 1415P
Total - 38103P

Cashapp: $CalvinR56

* Remittance Fees - $100 dollars monthly

[calroach]

Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity and support of my channel. I’m truly grateful!

[johnpacheco]

I lived in the northern part of the Philippines as an Expat for several years. I stayed in Dagupan and Rizal. Manila, Angeles City, Alaminos (Hundred Islands) and Baguio was my average hang out spots. Apartment was a two bed room, one bath, with my girlfriend and her sister. My expenses in Rizal was
Rent - 3, 500P. health Care - non
Electric - 2, 500P. Drinking Water - 750P
Water - included in rent. Trans. - 1, 000P Entertainment - 10, 000P

WIFI - non Groceries - 5, 000P Eating out 5, 000P
Immigration - 1, 415P
Total - 29, 165P $611.34 501.93 Euro Best and relaxing time of my life, hopping to return as soon as i can.

[toddmaek]

If i was a single expat, i wouldnt be trying to marry nobody. I would just be doing me, wherever I'm at. Great video and info

[kandlglass]

Peace and blessings! Keep putting out the good information. It is much appreciated!

[garyt]

Appreciate the breakdown. The cost of living is a huge draw. Thank you for showing guys they way. God bless you brother.

[patrickmunneke]

Your damn right Calvin about sharing and paying for everything. If she complains about your budgeting then that's a bad sign.

[nationwyde]

“Not a whole lot of night life.” That’s a benefit in itself!😎

[r.peterlucarelli]

Glad you focused on budget instead of women. Not every expat is looking for a wife. Keep up the good work.

[montrosewilliams]

I rent a 2 bedroom in the Deep South U. S. I live comfortably by having a lifestyle as if I would in the Philippines. It taught me a lot visiting there. Keep it simple. Great video Calvin.

[zeckul]

Nice residential district! That's the kind of place I'd be looking for, not on a major road with lots of traffic, but not in a gated community either. I need greenery and quiet.
Pretty amazing that you're feeding and lodging all these mouths on that budget. I think location is huge part of it, those living in luxury condos in large cities can't imagine living on less than 1500$-2000$ but it's all down to location, and whether you need that Starbucks coffee every day... Frugality is a skill few truly understand.

[ronfindley]

@Sunshine Shoulders, Thanks for the straight forward and personal info Calvin. 17500 PHP monthly, y'all are eating good in the P.I. lol 😆. The exchange rate fluctuates daily. The lowest I've personally seen the USD was 17 PHP to $1 USD mid/late November 1987. $1000 USD was only 17000 PHP. The way our knuckleheaded gov is printing dollars these days raises some concern in me. Best wishes.

[freshaloha]

Love your show brother!!! Great information

[jeffsea]

*Thx4Sharing valuable content Calvin* 👍🇺🇸

[keyser_sozeevil_genius]

I can't wait for the Philippines to open back up!👍🏼

[lifeasithappens]

None of this matters if Philippines does not open up soon we are dying here suffocating we need out ASAP it’s unlivable here the cost of living in the USA 🇺🇸 has gone up 400% save us Calvin

[mrb-]

50k is easy. I do 40 and have some left. There are a few things that I don't do.
No kids
No A/C
No Western food
No Western restos
No Coffee culture nonsense
No cable (good internet)
No allowance for GF
No cars
No television or cable
Its easy if you can assimilate in to the culture.

[ernestciancimino]

You are so damn smart! Everything you said is so right on. I wish i knew about you before i moved here.

[A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES]

That is great advice. "You then add to yours". Very great plan to work it.

[arctan]

Calvin, look for "Magnetic Thermal Insulated Door Curtain" on Amazon. It might be what you need to to keep cold air in a room while allowing easy passage.

[chuck]

Great video bud. I 100% believe the “boots on the ground” $1000 a month….If I retired now I’d have $2000 (plus whatever if anything the VA will be rating me at) and another $1300 when I turned 62 If I worked until 62 (55 now) I’d come there with $5500 a month. I’m really torn what to do but this helps