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Hi from Australia! I was talking to a professor at one of the universities here and he was asking about my career (I am self employed): they asked if I made a reasonable income and considered that to be 1600 AUD a week (which is over 60,000php a week) When I visited the Philippines recently I brought 50,000 php (planned to bring more but it can actually be taken at the airport if you bring over 50k PHP without approval!)😮 and some AUD, and that went a long way over about 2.5 weeks - visited Baguio, La Union, Vigan, Laoag, Cebu, Boracay and Manila - one thing that surprised me is while some things are really quite cheap other things (like iphones, high end cameras and lenses are actually much cheaper here in Australia); hotels, travel, taxis, grabs, clothing, tours, souvenirs, activities and entering tourist attractions are all significantly cheaper in the Philippines though! Because of the different currency it can be difficulty to tell exactly how much you are spending - mostly travellers will be happy prioritise new foods and experiences over saving, unless they are really trying to stretch out their budget - we can save much easier either before or after the trip! (People who want to move permanently may have a very different outlook, and either a lot more money saved, or an ongoing income stream)
Thats actually nuts, I make about 4.5k usd a month(sometimes more since I get paid every 2 weeks), ALSO, I work remote. Currently I've been finding it hard to save money just because of living expenses, if I moved to the Phillipines the amount of money I could save is actually ridiculous. The only thing holding me back from considering it is the fact that I own multiple firearms and I don't think I could bring them with me.
Speaking as a retired American living here as a guest in the Philippines, the people here have things money can't buy, Joy, Happiness, Friendliness.. love the people here.
@@pepersalt7777 Is it because you brought her to your home country? I met my wife in the Philippines 37 years ago and brought her to the States. She acquired the Western lifestyle. Years ago while on a three-day out-of-town vacation, we stayed at Motel 6. I was in the Doghouse for a month (?). And when I met her, she lived in a Nipa hut.
I'm a business owner in America and have a virtual assistant that lives in the Philippines. He offered his services at $2.67 per hour which is great. I really appreciate the work that he does! I now offered to pay him $5 an hour and told him from the start that what i pay him an hour is only going to be his base pay because the commission that i give is extremely generous. Fast forward to today and i pay him roughly $3500 average with commission. He is building his 2nd house and built one for his mother. Im heading down to the Philippines to visit him and his family in August and i plan on doing tons of charity work for the locals. Filipinos are very good people, They have great morals, Love family and are extremely smart and polite. I truly love them
One of things I've learned about the Philippines is, they need the most help with medical and education. My gf, soon the be wife here in the US is a teacher at a private catholic school and on dialysis (not looking for help). Through knowing and being with her for 6 years, I've seen how the education system is so behind in supplies and the medical is nowhere near ours. Hopefully, after her kidney transplant, we have goals to buy some houses and rent them out to travelers, since we pay the most for convenience and turn the profits to one day open a dialysis clinic and charge as little as possible. Pipe dreams at the moment. Sorry.. couple shots of vodka and seen your post and it got my gears turning again 😆 🤣
Your comment started out as taking advantage of a foreign country worker and ended with you being a decent person. Wish more business owners took this approach. However outsourcing work to other countries to save money is definitely the u.s. approach. Don't take that the wrong way you have a business to run do what works for you
I need to move to the Philippines where I could live like a King because I make a lot more than $1000 a week and have a stack of cash in the bank but I would be moving there for a wife or kids just to live a stress free easy life and I'm not old
@@carrollbridges9341 If you want to stress-free life don't move here. I thought the same thing when I moved here. It's been an awful time ever since and can't wait to get the hell out. Don't believe everything you read these people don't want us here.
There is still some upwards mobility if you have a good education, connection, or is good at running a business. Our rich neighbors, family, and friends are some of the people who can easily help us during emergencies. A relative of mine sent her siblings and nieces, and nephews to school. They, in turn, try to help her in other things. It’s part of our social capital. Many of us want to have a simple life. There are jealous, toxic people like everywhere else, but we learned to avoid them.
The thing that jumps out to me is how respectful the people are, how they don't just assume the worst in foreigners... but instead actually attribute some of that wealth to hard work or what one called financial literacy. Of course the reasons are varied, but the theme of respect and kindness in most of these answers is really wonderful to see.
They also remember that when America was forced away from their island by Japan that we came back with a vengeance as promised to liberate the island. So I would say a cultural memory of foreigners coming to their aide when needed has stuck with them.
Which Filipinos are you talking about? I've experienced nothing that you mentioned. This is the most awful place in the world to be. The people included. People in service industry that don't know nothing about service. People working as cashiers that don't know how to count or speak English. I hired a plumber to come to my house instead of fixing the problem we made it worse. I'm tired of you people leaving comments about how wonderful these people when they really aren't. I've lived here long enough and suffered as much. Can't wait to get out of this God forsaken fucking hell hole. Comments like yours from people like you tell me you know nothing about the Philippines or living in the Providence Food covered in insects in the wet market. People bathing out of buckets.
@wakcedout well said. Its same in Japan and Taiwan. They're so respectful towards foreigners not because they have money, but because many still remember if it wasn't for the Americans and British, they wouldn't be where they are today. I went to cebu last year for vacation and the entire time I just felt such a warm welcome. So much respect, so much generosity. People were even offering me a place to stay and offering me to come by and have dinners with their families. Even though many of em are just as spiteful towards Americans, there's just as many that are kind. My goal is to eventually move back and start a restaurant and use some of my funds from my business to give back to the people. They showed me such great kindness there. It's no wonder so many foreigners visit one time and then decide to settle there. They give up their entire citizenship in the US and UK to be there
So good that you interviewed a real foreigner on the last part of your vlog. As a Filipino guy, I learned a lot from his own opinions about living here in the Philippines.
The command of English from everyone in this video is amazing. Navy veteran with 3 cruises to the Philippines some of the best memories of my life. Philippinos had so little and were so happy.
It’s not just the Philippines. A lot of people living in many “third world countries” don’t even understand the question “Are you happy with your life”? Being unhappy or depressed is an unknown concept for many people living day to day and working sun up to sun down. I visited some tribal areas of Africa and I asked them these questions along with questions about gender roles and responsibilities. The translator looked at me like I was nuts and initially refused to ask my question just answering for them for them because he knew they were going to think I was a little crazy for asking such an obviously silly question.
@@dohabandit Living with too much security makes people complacent and they start finding solutions to problems that do not exist. It's the nature of humans, for whatever reason.
Speaking as an American who has lived here for almost a decade; that guy at the end was wonderful. I am so sick to death of hearing the foreigners who come here and complain. Those people complained in their home countries. They're just miserable people and nobody should listen to them. Filipinos are wonderful. Very rare exceptions.
Yo Kevin....... I concur........ The BEST "crew" I was ever a part of was in Germany (West Germany back then)...... met a group of 8 Filipina nannies at the Stuttgart zoo........ We partied every weekend...... Clubs or cookouts....... They never allowed just any guy in their circle. The BEST group of women I ever befriended or who befriended me ......point blank and period !!
I have met A LOT of Filipinos and honestly, I have never one that I didn't like. They are wonderful people, humble, pragmatic, down to earth and courteous, everything I wish we had more of in our own culture. please don't ever go woke, your perfect the way you are.
About 12 years ago I had a girlfriend I met online. I flew to Butuan City and then took a bus into the jungle in southern Mindanao so I could meet her family. The kids there had never seen a white person in person. Rice was the currency, pesos work too. I lived in a Bamboo hut for about a month. I spent my 32nd birthday partying all night with the entire village of about 100 people, we rented a karaoke machine and everything. Although I am no longer with her, she is a great person and that moment in time was life changing. Filipinos are nicest people in the world. Don't tell my Dominican wife I said that,
there's plenty places in the world where your government would tell you not to visit. Mindanao is pretty big, the vast majority is totally safe. Personally only been to 3 cities, Cagayan de oro , Dipolog & Davao & all 3 felt very safe & I would recommend you to visit if you have the opportunity.
I have been here 12 years and parts of Mindanao are known to be dangerous. Don't need the American government to tell me that. An American blogger was kidnapped from there a couple months ago and hasn't been seen since. On the Philippine, not American, news.....
Pea, you never cease to amaze me. I love the fact that you treat people with respect and with intellectual curiosity. I think you are a wonderful example of a Filipina. Any man who has you already has everything needed in this world. Continue with your vlogs as they are very inspirational and knowledgeable. Best of luck in this new year
That is a very narrow minded and naive assumption to make judged mainly on vlogs, even a serial killer or rapist etc could make vlogs and change their personality to suit the viewers. Nobody really knows what another person is like and you cannot reach z conclusion based solely on "WHAT I SEEN ON UA-cam "
I'm coming out next month and it's just my luck that I'll be celebrating my birthday tomorrow - 151 years old. Maybe I'll meet someone who's happy with an older man.
@@seanoneillsongs Oh come on man! You think you're the only 150 year old to lie about his age to get punnanny? I told her I'm only 143 and she fell for it totally! Use your head man.
I just found your channel and I loved it . Thumbs up and you helped me decide to visit Philippines in a few months , maybe February or March . Thank you .
I clear $5,000.00 a month tax free here in the states because I'm 100% disabled vet and I get social security disability too. I live really good here in Florida but I would love to move to the Philippines because the philippine people are some of the warmest, friendly people I know I am not married as my wife passed away about two years ago, she was 72 years old, I miss her a lot but I know she would want me to move on and be happy again.
Costs in the Sunshine State and Philippines are about the same if you want the same standard of living. If you want to live in a nipa hut or boarding house you can get by with the prices some will tell you (they are selling to thirsty and desperate hope and cope subscribers). I've met many expats in PH and most are there because they have asawa (weren't aware of the need for own way living today). All the money went to their asawa and her family. Staying unencumbered is essential. Peace.
I would guess 250k pesos a month would give you a great way of living here. I make 145k but own a modest house and car so no costs for housing. But I live in the province. I don't know your disability and needs to get around easily. If you want to live in a nice neighborhood in NCR or Cebu or Dumaguete then you need to shell out some extra pesos. Living a western lifestyle in the Philippines on food bill is less cheap then you think. Unless you go local foods all the time.
Wonderful perspective from the college woman saying she would donate food because she wouldn’t know what they would use money for. Wise for her age, she must have great parents and friends. Always a pleasure watching. Best, Joe (your island neighbor)😊
I have never been to the Philippines before and know really very little of the culture but sounds so nice and friendly there. Hearing that $1000 /mo income is considered rich to the locals is crazy to me. In Oregon USA i make about $2800 /mo and i can barely survive month to month due to high living costs. Maybe I should relocate!
You just need stable source of income, some savings, and an open mind then you can live like a nomad across the different countries in South East Asia. You'll probably eat healthier, too.
I considered a visit there. The country is beautiful and the people seem friendly. Their cultures are different and interesting. All the different languages but allow one people's working together. I would love to visit but my finances doesn't really allow me to save. Everything goes to bills except a small amount for living expences. If I lived there I would would be able to do a lot more. Everything expensive. I know that people around the world experience similar issues. Moving to a different place where my money would go farther seem like an attractive idea. Me I have people issues. People here in the U.S. are becoming more aggressive because of money and materialism. Maybe I should consider a move someplace more laid back.
Thank you for that Pea! 🙂 We take so much for granted in the west. Visiting a place like the Philippines really puts that into perspective, where they find a way to be happy even if they have very little. Now, western society has lost so much of the fabric that used to make it great, and when you visit the Philippines, you see all the things we are missing whenever you encounter the people there. My Filapina wife has opened my eyes to that even more, and it's just one of the priceless gifts she has given me from her heart. 🙂
It is great to know that the equivalent of about $ 1,000 to $ 2,000 USD per month is good for living in the Philippines. Of course the larger amount of dollars dictates other activities like eating out in restaurants and traveling around. Thank you for another fantastically great Filipina Pea Production !!!
On $850 USD a month I rented a nice 2 br house in a suburban barangay in northern Davao City (Cabantian), paid for her university, travel, my visa, all the amenities at home including air con enough to cool down the bedroom before bed We went to Vikings once a month and a couple of other all you can eat places on other weekends and still helped her mom with $100 a month. I finally took a remote job with a US company simply because I was bored with the 12-14 hours she was gone 5 days a week.
The last time I was there it was $20 Philippine Pesos to $1 US Dollar and never considered myself as rich. The Filipinos are such nice people, the food is great !
I found you on some commentary channel. I need to say, as a 23 years old Polish woman, I absolutely agree with you! You are a nice and witty person, I am watching all your videos now :) And here's a message to any Western woman who dares to bully The Filipina Pea: if you are "feminists", then don't hate on her for opinions, since "feminism" means a choice for a woman. Also, if the situation is "so bad" then help women as you claim to do. Yet I never hear feminists helping in countries where situation is "bad", only complain in rich Western countries, I wonder why 🤔Filipinas choose to be total sweethearts to men and you need to deal with it :) I wish I knew some nice Asian ladies, they would make fantastic friends with good influence and teach me and other women about class and femininity ♥Sending love!
I am glad you found Pea's channel. My grandparents were born in Poland. My best grandparents on one side brought all of their kids to the USA in 1909. They only spoke Polish on the farm. My Mom went to visit relatives there about ten years ago. Three are coming to the USA here in Florida as they have free lodging and food from many relatives as was the same thing when my Mom visited Poland. Polish people are very welcoming as well as extremely intelligent. My brother and his kids have passes to many of the tourist spots like Disney World, Universal Studios and NASA so they will be tour guides. By the way, my mom can cook all of the Polish dishes.
There are many Polish people in the Philippines already, and some of them are UA-camrs who I follow. I'm Hungarian, and there are very few of us in the Philippines. Damn!
I'm an American living in the Philippines and as impressed as I am with the Filipinos interviewed, I can say these good people are typical of all Filipinos. This is a great country because Filipinos are a great people.
This topic is of concern to me. This is a battle we have had to address with my wife's family. First, please understand that my Filipino family has always treated me with love and accepted me as one of them. That being said, they have trouble understanding that the bulk of us in the west are struggling to feed, clothe, and house our immediate families just as they do daily. Over the years we have done what we could to help them. I want them and all our Filipino friends to understand that the help we gave came from sacrifice from our immediate family.
They may not ever fully appreciate it, even if they say they understand. They’ll always wonder if you couldn’t do more for them. Sorry, but it’s the sad truth with many 😳
@@TheFilipinaPea this is why I have been following you Pea, saying it like it is. I also understand that sometimes you have to be 'nice' about the way you 'explain' things and that is how it should be. One day you would make someone a happy guy :) ...but only if you can find a real man who will not be 'afraid' and accept your 'wisdom' ....best of luck to you.
I vacationed did the philippines for a month. And what I experienced amazed me. I met a family in the mall that had no money to buy anything. Every sunday they would go to the mall as thier family outing. I sat and talked with the dad for quite a while, which is how I learned about them. At the end of the conversation his wife and children had joined him again and they invited me to their home for dinner. I was reluctant but I went. They were wonderful, the food was amazing. It was a daily struggle for them to survive, But at the end of the day they were a happy family. I learned a lot from them and that experience. I do know there are some bad apples that can ruin the bunch.... But overall my experience on my vacation in the philippines was extraordinary. It did in fact make me want to move there when I retire. Also I am brand new to this channel and experiencing it for the first time. And I absolutely love it thank you for posting your videos!
When I was a child I spent several years in the Philippines with my parents. I remember the people being the most warm and kind hearted peopleI had ever met. My parents said the same throughout their lives. I am thrilled to find out Filipinos still are. ❤
Europeans and North Americans may have it materially, but Filipinos have joie de vie, which may be far more valuable. Marrying both is truly a blessing.
Im an American Filipino. I went home to find a Filipina wife. She is now here with me in America as a USRN. Her first year was tough getting adjusted, studying for her Nclex, learning hpw to drive.. But with each other support we managed it. She cries some nights because of how tough the life was in the Philippines and never dreamed to have come to America. The one thing I truly love about my wife is she will never forget how she started. We rotate with house work as she picks up extra shift at the Hospital. I tell her to always send her family money and make sure her neices and nephews finish school. It only takes 1 person to change a cycle of hard ship. I'm asking you my fellow Americans to go to Philippines and find yourself a great Wife. They're not gold diggers, Very intelligent, Caring and Loving woman.
That's exactly what I did and by the grace and blessings of God, we both have made a positive effect on her family. In America I would only be able to survive on my own.
I would be very interested to go in the Philippines for a visit I would be so happy to see something new in my life and I want to discover very soon. Vincent
I'm a military bratt & military veteran. I've been around Filipino people all my life. They are the hardest working people I've ever met hands down. Of course, they have all been abroad. I've never been around a more cheerful and generous people.
Way To Go Pea. Another great video. You are a Gem. That last man you interviewed really knows what he is talking about. You should do an entire segment on him.
Fell down the rabbit hole and found your channel. I am obsessed with your content and had so much fun watching! Thank you for the work you put into these videos and for sharing with us!
The older lady was the most financially savvy Philipino person being interviewed. The older guy being interviewed at 13:42 and the lady before him would seem like they would make a good couple.
Great interviews, Pea, always love your videos! It was interesting seeing both Filipinas' perspectives as well as a foreigner's... his comments seemed to be both candid and truthful, and with his 9 years experience in the Philippines, I'd tend to believe him. He obviously had respect for both Filipino culture and people. Bring us more like this!
My favorite interview was 11:30 the lady with red hair in the pink outfit. She had the most realistic numbers and could support her assertions with examples. Great video as usual.
A great “deep dive” with random Filipinos concerning foreigners and wealth. It is enlightening to see that money is not the sole focus of their attraction. They show the true human spirit of Filipinas and how they understand that attributes such as hard work, perseverance and generosity contribute to the aura of foreigners.
I think one thing western guys need to consider when figuring out cost of living is the cost difference between living a Filipino lifestyle vs the cost of living a western lifestyle in the Philippines. Living in a fancy house or condo with aircon and modern western appliances, shopping in malls, and eating at western restaurants is going to cost much more then the $500-$1000 it would cost to live well following a Filipino lifestyle.
Rent or buy a cheap house order a solor pannell and a window ac unit most men wonder ask for a lot beyond that if they can find a feminine women who will cook good philippino food.
cost of living here in PH varries so much. My tip is that people live on the country side... land is cheap, build a house. you can buy and build an amazing house for 30k - 50k dollars appliances included, land included... maybe even solarpanels and water pumps as well. labour is cheap in the country side too. you can hire like a boy/handy man for like 100 - 200 dolars a month. city life is expensive...
Manila has a few very costly districts the diplomats and like stay in. They have apcs and guards stationed and walls up to keep them safe. Very nice stuff and great museums, but quite costly.
Bryan you hit it on the head. I built a house there and lived there for quit some time. The problem is, Americans cannot live the Filipino cheap life. As much as they think they can, the trash, poverty, uneducation, animal abuse and so on just take it's toll. If your American planning on living in the Philippines...dont plan on living on $500 a month, even $1000 a month would be a stretch.
It's actually fascinating to hear that the equivalent of 1000$ per month is actually considered being rich in the Philippines, and enough for a whole family to live comfortably. Combine that with the beautiful and traditional women as well as the vast and diverse natural landscapes, and I'm seriously thinking of moving country (too young to retire since I'm only 30, but I can work). But first, maybe later this year, I'm gonna take a nice vacation to the Philippines to check out the country and the people myself, and find out if I can actually see myself living in the Philippines. Thanks for the videos, Pea! You're doing a great job ❤
Start learning Spanish, ton of nations to choose from them same situations more options. Philippines are great however but I do worry seeing the flood of retiring boomers.
"Traditional women"? So your're a conservative right-wing trump/pence supporter who thinks that women should be submissive. and under control of the man. That's what you people mean by "traditional women."
The average filipino already makes from $500 to $1000 US. At least for what i have seen. That's why you see a lot of filipinos driving expensive cars. You really would need to make at least $5000 a month to be rich in the Philippines. A US life in the Philippines with a family will hit from $1500 to $ 2k a month already. $1000 does nothing for you here unless you wanna live alone in a small place where your 65-inch TV won't fit and no car to drive around.
Hey Pea, the people in countries like the US and other Western countries pay alot of money for the basics. It would be great if you compare the price of basics like food, housing, rent, internet between the US and the Philippines.
I totally agree with you on that. The cost of living here in the US is way higher than the Philippines. Living in Florida even in an area where cost of living is lower than most cities, our $4k per month is a hard way to budget.
I grew up with a filipino step dad and spen lots of time around filipino people. I dated a filipino girl as well. They are great people and know how to party and have fun. We would stay up all night playing music and singing songs. Its always been on my bucket list to go to the Philippines.
Pea, Once again, you did an incredible job with your interviews. This was super fun to see the different ideas of what is considered rich to the local people there. The American that you interviewed seemed very honest and forthcoming. It was refreshing to see that he was there for so long and had such positive experiences. Great Pea... I really enjoy your videos.
Best interview from an American I've ever seen. Him and I have a lot in common like many of us Americans. Except I am married and have 3 children because I wanted a family, God loves the family! This is one of your best Vlogs ever thank you! Very fun and interesting Filipina Pea!
I’ve seen Filipinos in the comments praise that Filipinas are getting the love they deserve and that is really heart warming man honestky filipino people seem so different than the rest of the world
I’m a local, and while I can’t speak for everyone. To me, hey if you treat them well, I don’t mind, I hope the best for the couple. Some of my high school friends ended up with foreigners, and they’re doing fine
Another top notch video Miss Pea! When I explained to my Felipina my annual income her jaw hit the floor. To her credit not once did she ever bring up finances.
Great man-on-the-street interview segment, as always, Pea. I was in Vietnam in October and exchanged 500 USD for VND at my hotel. The lady at the front desk counted out the bills and told me, "Congratulations, you are now a millionaire!" I told her, "Thanks--I always wanted to be a Vietnamese millionaire!" So, maybe someday I can become a PHP millionaire...
Be careful with sweeping generalizations about people. I married a Filipina who turned out to be a gambling addict, destroyed our family and is the reason I'm not retired at 64 y.o.
Hi Pea, always fun to hear from the locals. It's interesting comparing what Filipino's think makes someone rich to what foreigners put out there as the amount you need to live on a month. It's always going to vary of course depending on your own lifestyle but it seems fairly clear that whatever a foreigner thinks will be a good budget to retire on there will be many Filipinas who agree it 's more than enough. P.S. Captain Pea always brings a smile to my face and brightens my day.
Although I’ve never lived in an Asian country, I’ve spend lots of time in many Asian countries. Foreigners have needs the locals don’t have, such as visa and immigration requirements. Foreigners are also used to a higher standard of living and most would be miserable trying to live like a local. We are very fortunate that we can have a good standard of living at a modest (for us) cost. Most people who were born in western countries have no idea how lucky they are.
I think this may have been my favorite Pea on the streets interview video. That first Filipina seems like she has her head on straight. She looks at being rich as an internal quality. Nice to see that there are still people who look to the heart. I hope the 40-150 age range gal doesn't ever lose that personality. She's adorable. Thank you for always showing us what others don't or won't show.
I'm always impressed how down to earth and realistic (randomly encountered) Filipinas are. I (yepp that's a prejudice) assume they do not check the statistical data of the Philippines to see where the "official" poor/rich/etc. categories start and end, but they pin it down which such a remarkable precision (from the data I have seen and heard), that I'm simply baffled. Try this stunt in the West and the result will make you either cry or laugh. That's one sign of the incredible maturity of Filipinas. Awesome!
Philippines people are very polite and hard working people. I know a family in my city that work very hard and still eat together friday evening for dinner together and go to Church together to.
Great video Pea! What I learnt from this video is that most of those interviewed consider what we as westerners see as financially comfortable as rich! To us, there's a difference. Paying all the bills, saving a little, being able to go a couple of times a week etc is comfortable to most of us. Rich means an extravagant lifestyle over and above "comfortable". It would be interesting to see if there's a different perception of "rich" in larger cities like Manila, Cebu City or Davao City.
I worked two jobs most of my life. Retired early. Fortunate to have a pension. But in reality, even in America, we have worked a lot in our life. Some people inherited old money, but truly economically successful Americans have worked very hard for success.
@@frosty3693 in reality we have less paid vacation time, less or no maternity leave, jobs with pensions are becoming non existent. Most Americans work two jobs. The politicians have a pension for life, full health insurance, and they crookedly lie and get rich while in office. Then they fight to break unions, and get rid of the middle class. I am a 31 year career Firefighter Captain Paramedic. So I'm very fortunate. But I still pay for my own health care being retired.
I absolutely love the Filipino ppl . I lived there almost 10 years and it was amazing and I miss it lots. I was treated wonderful and with respect . I want to go back . I sure miss it
Being Rich is different for everyone. Making memories more important than things. Many things are dust collectors and sit on a shelf. Have all the money you could possibly need but in poor health isn't rich. Chasing women all over the Philippines takes money but I wouldn't say Rich. Having a good Filipina wife who truly loves you and taking good care of each other.. That's Priceless ,💞
What I like about the Philippines is the views and the people. Filipinos are the friendliest people I have met in my travels. Thailand has the food and architecture. Another reason people come is because the cost of living is so low in the Philippines and the people (mostly) speak English.
@@rbfarrell1 you can communicate easily in the cities. In the provinces it will be hit and miss. But if you are a good person with a good heart you will be respected and happy. There are several good podcasters based in the Philippines. For a look at provincial life, check out DustinBackpacks. Pea is great for Dumaguete area. If you dive or snorkel, FinnSnow. I used to watch a lot of Mark and Paul who are also in Dumaguete. Before he left I was a regular watcher of Reekay.
@@tomeksedzik8325 compared to America - very low cost of living. I rented a three bedroom house (furnished) with an inground pool for about $900 per month in Thailand and Thailand is more expensive than almost all of the Philippines. I am paying $1600 per month for a two bedroom unfinished apartment in Spring TX (Houston suburb). What would that cost in Cebu? $500?
I’ve always wanted to visit the Philippines, but I am retired now and it’s so expensive to travel,even though I have a “rich” income by Filipino standards ($3000.00 per month). I am divorced and I think Filipina women are good hearted,kind,and loving and beautiful inside and outside 🥰
I have travelled all over Southeast Asia and the Philippines is my favorite country. If the navy would have let me stay there I would have stayed in the navy. I did marry a Filipina and have gone back several times. My money goes much farther there and it’s a beautiful country. The food is good and for the most part the people are happy and friendly. Great video Miss Pea. You bring out the best of the Philippines.
People always say "watch 'till the end", but here she means it! That was pretty fun to watch, considering it's a delicate and maybe unhappy topic (I thought), but the people have an upbeat attitude which seems pleasantly typical. I think the first thing that comes to mind when I think of actually going to the Philippines is LECHON and interesting snacks. The very few little restaurants and bakeries I've visited here have been very encouraging. It's a long way to go for lunch!
I really like your videos. All of the interviews are great. However, the very last interview (the back-and-forth between you two) was extremely informative!!
As a merchant marine, most all of my coworkers spend as much time on the ships as they can, usually about 8 months straight. They make about 8k USD per month and they always say to me to move to the Philippines bc they live like a king , whereas in the US always be broke…. I really loved the ending of the video 😊
8K USD per month, and they were broke in the USA??? something not right with your math. the few Americans i know are doing alright and they make a F of a lot less than 8K a Fing month.
@@IMCODERED understand that they spend their time on the ship, the entire time, day, night and months and months on end. If you work for 4 months straight that’s 32k(if ur paid 8k a month) and trust me 4 months straight feels like a very long time, we want to have lives on land as well like everyone else.and 32k a year doesn’t go a long way in America..Which means a lot of guys work 6-8 months or more …which means your giving the best part of your years to the sea and spending the majority of your life on a ship (it feels like prison but you have to work everyday). …actually I have a few coworkers who’ve been on this ship for 8 months straight and they came from another ship that they were on for who knows how long and they plan on going straight to another ship as soon as they get off this one…. They have a lot of money when they get back to the Philippines (yes, even for America)… I have one coworker from Philippines (who works more than he lives), and says he owns so many properties he can’t keep up with them and forgets about a few…. Only in the Philippines,, bc in America youd need millions to juggle properties..
@@patprop74 you only make money while working on the ship… when we’re home, your just spending money. it doesn’t last as long as you’d think. Especially if you’re raising a family. ….looking at your money is just like a count down till you have to ship out again…. It’s not enough money to retire, just enough to pay a mortgage maybe get a loan to do something else (but that’s risky). Even I am starting to stay at sea more and more, sacrificing my time while I can so my family will have a better life than I am having.
So I've traveled before and one thing that can really have a huge impact, good or bad and it's typically the later, is the language barrier. After watching this and a bit of research I'm really interested in visiting the Philippines in the future for two reasons, money can go a long way making for a nice and cheap-ish vacation and English is spoken.
Very interesting video Pea. Things are definitely different there. The female population seem to be very happy with a simple, caring and loving relationship.
Great topic. As a Filipina & Black american my father keeps encouraging me to buy a summer home there. I never thought about it. But my sisters and huge family there in Pampanga (best cooks💪🏽) will guide me. Excited because Im doing it. $80,000 U.S. means nothing here...going home to family means so much to me and I can help my family🇺🇲🇵🇭🙌🏽💖💖💖💖🔥💛
Another great video Pea! I subscribed to your channel back when you only had about half a dozen videos, and I am currently in Cebu on my first visit to the PH. You have been a wonderful (and entertaining) source of information and I am very grateful for that! Thank you and please keep up the good work! 😀👍👍
@MattHagan can you update me on what the rules are now on vacancies, can unvaxed people get into certain parts of PH? Can i ask where did you arrive from?
Doesn't matter how much you make but how much you keep :) You have to learn to say "no" in the Philippines or anywhere else for that matter. And yes, most "foreigners" understand the main attraction is that we can be a "provider". Where I live, rent alone is $2k+/month...such a contrast!
I'm in Laguna Beach California, The house next door rents at 20 grand a month. I have a well-known actress staying in it. Pea is a better actor then her.
@@TheFilipinaPea then many people have cars with car payments that are400-600 dollars a month then a few hundred more for insurance and pay 100 dollars a week on gas getting back and forth to work. And health insurance is several hundred dollars a month or more. The lifestyle a foreigner can get in the Philippines for 1500-2000 a month could easily run 7000-12000 a month in the USA depending on where in the USA they live
Nice video. Real authentic. Being rich is very relative. Filipinos work just as hard as anyone who is willing. I would still like the Philippines if it wasn’t a cheap place to live. It’s a huge country with so many islands and kind hearted ppl.
Filipina Pea you are making my decision to move over to the Philippines more enticing!!! The sheer logic to see how far my money stretches there and the ability to do business there is nice. The women are an added bonus!!!
Hey Pea, I liked this episode as much as others. I think a lot of the people interviewed had it right. Having $2k USD per month to live on is probably the Minimum for me and my wife anyway, plus pocket money to do what we want. I like the "Call of Duty" guy. He had it pretty much spot on. I've noticed in my time in the Phils is this. It seems to most Filipinos that if you can afford to travel to the Phils that you are Bill Gates rich and that could be deceiving to the Filipinos. The problem with that sort of thinking, is few foreigners are actually rich. Me and my wife plan on moving back to the Phils in 2024. That was our plan when we met and got married in 2016. Rice is life. lol.
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Hi from Australia! I was talking to a professor at one of the universities here and he was asking about my career (I am self employed): they asked if I made a reasonable income and considered that to be 1600 AUD a week (which is over 60,000php a week) When I visited the Philippines recently I brought 50,000 php (planned to bring more but it can actually be taken at the airport if you bring over 50k PHP without approval!)😮 and some AUD, and that went a long way over about 2.5 weeks - visited Baguio, La Union, Vigan, Laoag, Cebu, Boracay and Manila - one thing that surprised me is while some things are really quite cheap other things (like iphones, high end cameras and lenses are actually much cheaper here in Australia); hotels, travel, taxis, grabs, clothing, tours, souvenirs, activities and entering tourist attractions are all significantly cheaper in the Philippines though! Because of the different currency it can be difficulty to tell exactly how much you are spending - mostly travellers will be happy prioritise new foods and experiences over saving, unless they are really trying to stretch out their budget - we can save much easier either before or after the trip! (People who want to move permanently may have a very different outlook, and either a lot more money saved, or an ongoing income stream)
I'll be rich when I am with you. I just sang a Karaoke song "Beginnings", dedicated it to you. Watch your email. Bless you Sweet Pea, I love you.
Thats actually nuts, I make about 4.5k usd a month(sometimes more since I get paid every 2 weeks), ALSO, I work remote. Currently I've been finding it hard to save money just because of living expenses, if I moved to the Phillipines the amount of money I could save is actually ridiculous. The only thing holding me back from considering it is the fact that I own multiple firearms and I don't think I could bring them with me.
I love your videos ❤
Speaking as a retired American living here as a guest in the Philippines, the people here have things money can't buy, Joy, Happiness, Friendliness.. love the people here.
I really hope so because yesterday i was talking to a filipina on facebook and she tried to get money from me.
was married with a pinay for almost 13 years sadly it ended but yea still love the phillipins and there friendliness.
Yes you are wright. And they are much more friendly than thais...
@@pepersalt7777 Is it because you brought her to your home country? I met my wife in the Philippines 37 years ago and brought her to the States. She acquired the Western lifestyle. Years ago while on a three-day out-of-town vacation, we stayed at Motel 6. I was in the Doghouse for a month (?). And when I met her, she lived in a Nipa hut.
Who says money can’t buy happiness?
I'm a business owner in America and have a virtual assistant that lives in the Philippines. He offered his services at $2.67 per hour which is great. I really appreciate the work that he does! I now offered to pay him $5 an hour and told him from the start that what i pay him an hour is only going to be his base pay because the commission that i give is extremely generous. Fast forward to today and i pay him roughly $3500 average with commission. He is building his 2nd house and built one for his mother. Im heading down to the Philippines to visit him and his family in August and i plan on doing tons of charity work for the locals. Filipinos are very good people, They have great morals, Love family and are extremely smart and polite. I truly love them
Agreed, they really are the nicest people in the world.
One of things I've learned about the Philippines is, they need the most help with medical and education. My gf, soon the be wife here in the US is a teacher at a private catholic school and on dialysis (not looking for help). Through knowing and being with her for 6 years, I've seen how the education system is so behind in supplies and the medical is nowhere near ours. Hopefully, after her kidney transplant, we have goals to buy some houses and rent them out to travelers, since we pay the most for convenience and turn the profits to one day open a dialysis clinic and charge as little as possible. Pipe dreams at the moment. Sorry.. couple shots of vodka and seen your post and it got my gears turning again 😆 🤣
How did you go about finding your VA? Did you find it hard to communicate with them?
You hiring?:)
Your comment started out as taking advantage of a foreign country worker and ended with you being a decent person. Wish more business owners took this approach. However outsourcing work to other countries to save money is definitely the u.s. approach. Don't take that the wrong way you have a business to run do what works for you
If they think we’re walking around with thousands of dollars in our pockets, I’m proud of them for not mugging us left and right.
well they are there. And remember they were taken over.
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I need to move to the Philippines where I could live like a King because I make a lot more than $1000 a week and have a stack of cash in the bank but I would be moving there for a wife or kids just to live a stress free easy life and I'm not old
@@carrollbridges9341 If you make more than 1k a week, you are probably already living as a king even in the US, unless maybe if you live in NYC?
@@carrollbridges9341 If you want to stress-free life don't move here.
I thought the same thing when I moved here.
It's been an awful time ever since and can't wait to get the hell out.
Don't believe everything you read these people don't want us here.
The last guy was awesome. I could listen to him talk about the Philippines for hours. Get him back on.
I hear ya there, he's like the one guy you find at a restaurant or bar and you start a conversation and just keep going for an hour lol.
I like that Filipinos don't seem jealous about the income difference. In America there is definitely a different attitude about it.
I have seen some jealousy among themselves,
because in the west we have all become greedy and are never happy with the small things in life.
There is still some upwards mobility if you have a good education, connection, or is good at running a business. Our rich neighbors, family, and friends are some of the people who can easily help us during emergencies. A relative of mine sent her siblings and nieces, and nephews to school. They, in turn, try to help her in other things. It’s part of our social capital. Many of us want to have a simple life.
There are jealous, toxic people like everywhere else, but we learned to avoid them.
@@johnstover9071 yes always need like that it's their nature to try and protect their men from being exposed to other friendly women
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The thing that jumps out to me is how respectful the people are, how they don't just assume the worst in foreigners... but instead actually attribute some of that wealth to hard work or what one called financial literacy. Of course the reasons are varied, but the theme of respect and kindness in most of these answers is really wonderful to see.
Most Americans don't even know what financial literacy is...which is why something like 75% of Americans could not afford an unexpected $500 bill.
They also remember that when America was forced away from their island by Japan that we came back with a vengeance as promised to liberate the island.
So I would say a cultural memory of foreigners coming to their aide when needed has stuck with them.
Which Filipinos are you talking about? I've experienced nothing that you mentioned.
This is the most awful place in the world to be.
The people included.
People in service industry that don't know nothing about service.
People working as cashiers that don't know how to count or speak English.
I hired a plumber to come to my house instead of fixing the problem we made it worse.
I'm tired of you people leaving comments about how wonderful these people when they really aren't.
I've lived here long enough and suffered as much.
Can't wait to get out of this God forsaken fucking hell hole.
Comments like yours from people like you tell me you know nothing about the Philippines or living in the Providence
Food covered in insects in the wet market.
People bathing out of buckets.
@wakcedout well said. Its same in Japan and Taiwan. They're so respectful towards foreigners not because they have money, but because many still remember if it wasn't for the Americans and British, they wouldn't be where they are today. I went to cebu last year for vacation and the entire time I just felt such a warm welcome.
So much respect, so much generosity. People were even offering me a place to stay and offering me to come by and have dinners with their families.
Even though many of em are just as spiteful towards Americans, there's just as many that are kind.
My goal is to eventually move back and start a restaurant and use some of my funds from my business to give back to the people. They showed me such great kindness there.
It's no wonder so many foreigners visit one time and then decide to settle there. They give up their entire citizenship in the US and UK to be there
I’m impressed! I’ve never been to the Philippines but the answers they gave were very honest, open and reasonable.
So good that you interviewed a real foreigner on the last part of your vlog. As a Filipino guy, I learned a lot from his own opinions about living here in the Philippines.
The command of English from everyone in this video is amazing. Navy veteran with 3 cruises to the Philippines some of the best memories of my life. Philippinos had so little and were so happy.
English is Native in Philippines.. of course.
It’s not just the Philippines. A lot of people living in many “third world countries” don’t even understand the question “Are you happy with your life”? Being unhappy or depressed is an unknown concept for many people living day to day and working sun up to sun down.
I visited some tribal areas of Africa and I asked them these questions along with questions about gender roles and responsibilities. The translator looked at me like I was nuts and initially refused to ask my question just answering for them for them because he knew they were going to think I was a little crazy for asking such an obviously silly question.
I agree.
@@dohabandit Living with too much security makes people complacent and they start finding solutions to problems that do not exist. It's the nature of humans, for whatever reason.
@@somenygaard Yeah,but nobody wants to move to Africa because there`s so many blacks lolol
Speaking as an American who has lived here for almost a decade; that guy at the end was wonderful. I am so sick to death of hearing the foreigners who come here and complain. Those people complained in their home countries. They're just miserable people and nobody should listen to them. Filipinos are wonderful. Very rare exceptions.
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So very true. Some people should not be allowed out of their own back yard, Luckily their are a minorty, they just make so much noise.
Totally agree
LMAO ,, take off the rose coloured glasses ... Good AND bad in every country
Yo Kevin....... I concur........ The BEST "crew" I was ever a part of was in Germany (West Germany back then)...... met a group of 8 Filipina nannies at the Stuttgart zoo........ We partied every weekend...... Clubs or cookouts....... They never allowed just any guy in their circle. The BEST group of women I ever befriended or who befriended me ......point blank and period !!
It is the Filipinos who are rich. They keep smiling in the worst circumstances andpush through with a joyful effort to deal with everything.
Exactly. All of the money we make in the U.S.A. doesn't compare to the culture they have there.
I have met A LOT of Filipinos and honestly, I have never one that I didn't like. They are wonderful people, humble, pragmatic, down to earth and courteous, everything I wish we had more of in our own culture. please don't ever go woke, your perfect the way you are.
Their economy does not allow wokeness. Wokeness is privilege, usually adopted by feminists.
About 12 years ago I had a girlfriend I met online. I flew to Butuan City and then took a bus into the jungle in southern Mindanao so I could meet her family. The kids there had never seen a white person in person. Rice was the currency, pesos work too. I lived in a Bamboo hut for about a month. I spent my 32nd birthday partying all night with the entire village of about 100 people, we rented a karaoke machine and everything. Although I am no longer with her, she is a great person and that moment in time was life changing. Filipinos are nicest people in the world. Don't tell my Dominican wife I said that,
Wow. did you feel at all in danger? Mindinao has a reputation and it's on the 'no visit' list for the US and many other countries.
there's plenty places in the world where your government would tell you not to visit. Mindanao is pretty big, the vast majority is totally safe. Personally only been to 3 cities, Cagayan de oro , Dipolog & Davao & all 3 felt very safe & I would recommend you to visit if you have the opportunity.
I have been here 12 years and parts of Mindanao are known to be dangerous. Don't need the American government to tell me that. An American blogger was kidnapped from there a couple months ago and hasn't been seen since. On the Philippine, not American, news.....
Pea, you never cease to amaze me. I love the fact that you treat people with respect and with intellectual curiosity. I think you are a wonderful example of a Filipina. Any man who has you already has everything needed in this world. Continue with your vlogs as they are very inspirational and knowledgeable. Best of luck in this new year
Thanks Robert! I’ll keep going till they pull my plug 👍😊
That is a very narrow minded and naive assumption to make judged mainly on vlogs, even a serial killer or rapist etc could make vlogs and change their personality to suit the viewers. Nobody really knows what another person is like and you cannot reach z conclusion based solely on
"WHAT I SEEN ON UA-cam "
…there’s always a “class act” that pops up. Never fails.
The lady who said she wants a foreigner 40 to 150 sums up the Filipinas very well. They want to improve their life and who can blame them.
I'm coming out next month and it's just my luck that I'll be celebrating my birthday tomorrow - 151 years old. Maybe I'll meet someone who's happy with an older man.
That’s every woman in the world trying to have a better life due to financial issues.
It's a win win relationship if you think about it
@@seanoneillsongs Oh come on man! You think you're the only 150 year old to lie about his age to get punnanny? I told her I'm only 143 and she fell for it totally! Use your head man.
@@seanoneillsongs I don't measure my age in years. I turned 18,000 days old yesterday. I wonder what she would think if I said that. 😂
I just found your channel and I loved it . Thumbs up and you helped me decide to visit Philippines in a few months , maybe February or March . Thank you .
I clear $5,000.00 a month tax free here in the states because I'm 100% disabled vet and I get social security disability too. I live really good here in Florida but I would love to move to the Philippines because the philippine people are some of the warmest, friendly people I know I am not married as my wife passed away about two years ago, she was 72 years old, I miss her a lot but I know she would want me to move on and be happy again.
Go for it Gordon... Ya got nothing to lose..!
*Crap Game*
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You’d live like royalty here
Costs in the Sunshine State and Philippines are about the same if you want the same standard of living. If you want to live in a nipa hut or boarding house you can get by with the prices some will tell you (they are selling to thirsty and desperate hope and cope subscribers). I've met many expats in PH and most are there because they have asawa (weren't aware of the need for own way living today). All the money went to their asawa and her family. Staying unencumbered is essential. Peace.
I would guess 250k pesos a month would give you a great way of living here. I make 145k but own a modest house and car so no costs for housing. But I live in the province. I don't know your disability and needs to get around easily. If you want to live in a nice neighborhood in NCR or Cebu or Dumaguete then you need to shell out some extra pesos. Living a western lifestyle in the Philippines on food bill is less cheap then you think. Unless you go local foods all the time.
are you in a wheelchair? things are not set up much or not at all for that there, sorry to say, but true,
I enjoy it when u interview the locals … it’s fun to hear their answers to ur questions and their reactions …
I sure got some unusual answers today 🤣👍
Always very interesting!👍
Wonderful perspective from the college woman saying she would donate food because she wouldn’t know what they would use money for. Wise for her age, she must have great parents and friends. Always a pleasure watching. Best, Joe (your island neighbor)😊
wow I really liked the last guy you interviewed, I am the exact same way in my thinking! Thank you so much for the great video!
I have never been to the Philippines before and know really very little of the culture but sounds so nice and friendly there. Hearing that $1000 /mo income is considered rich to the locals is crazy to me. In Oregon USA i make about $2800 /mo and i can barely survive month to month due to high living costs. Maybe I should relocate!
You just need stable source of income, some savings, and an open mind then you can live like a nomad across the different countries in South East Asia. You'll probably eat healthier, too.
I considered a visit there. The country is beautiful and the people seem friendly. Their cultures are different and interesting. All the different languages but allow one people's working together. I would love to visit but my finances doesn't really allow me to save. Everything goes to bills except a small amount for living expences. If I lived there I would would be able to do a lot more. Everything expensive. I know that people around the world experience similar issues. Moving to a different place where my money would go farther seem like an attractive idea. Me I have people issues. People here in the U.S. are becoming more aggressive because of money and materialism. Maybe I should consider a move someplace more laid back.
How much of that $2800/month can you bring with you? If it is close to zero, and you need work, good luck getting $400/month.
As long you don't splurge your money there even though everything is cheap you'll be fine.
You will live poor in the Philippines on $1000 a month. Its only about double a basic Filipino monthly income.
Thank you for that Pea! 🙂 We take so much for granted in the west. Visiting a place like the Philippines really puts that into perspective, where they find a way to be happy even if they have very little. Now, western society has lost so much of the fabric that used to make it great, and when you visit the Philippines, you see all the things we are missing whenever you encounter the people there. My Filapina wife has opened my eyes to that even more, and it's just one of the priceless gifts she has given me from her heart. 🙂
It is great to know that the equivalent of about $ 1,000 to $ 2,000 USD per month is good for living in the Philippines. Of course the larger amount of dollars dictates other activities like eating out in restaurants and traveling around. Thank you for another fantastically great Filipina Pea Production !!!
On $850 USD a month I rented a nice 2 br house in a suburban barangay in northern Davao City (Cabantian), paid for her university, travel, my visa, all the amenities at home including air con enough to cool down the bedroom before bed We went to Vikings once a month and a couple of other all you can eat places on other weekends and still helped her mom with $100 a month. I finally took a remote job with a US company simply because I was bored with the 12-14 hours she was gone 5 days a week.
@@bradhart2 with all my respect sir, you'r fiance see you as a sugar daddy, just do not give her citizenship
The last time I was there it was $20 Philippine Pesos to $1 US Dollar and never considered myself as rich. The Filipinos are such nice people, the food is great !
I found you on some commentary channel. I need to say, as a 23 years old Polish woman, I absolutely agree with you! You are a nice and witty person, I am watching all your videos now :) And here's a message to any Western woman who dares to bully The Filipina Pea: if you are "feminists", then don't hate on her for opinions, since "feminism" means a choice for a woman. Also, if the situation is "so bad" then help women as you claim to do. Yet I never hear feminists helping in countries where situation is "bad", only complain in rich Western countries, I wonder why 🤔Filipinas choose to be total sweethearts to men and you need to deal with it :) I wish I knew some nice Asian ladies, they would make fantastic friends with good influence and teach me and other women about class and femininity ♥Sending love!
I am glad you found Pea's channel. My grandparents were born in Poland. My best grandparents on one side brought all of their kids to the USA in 1909. They only spoke Polish on the farm. My Mom went to visit relatives there about ten years ago. Three are coming to the USA here in Florida as they have free lodging and food from many relatives as was the same thing when my Mom visited Poland. Polish people are very welcoming as well as extremely intelligent. My brother and his kids have passes to many of the tourist spots like Disney World, Universal Studios and NASA so they will be tour guides. By the way, my mom can cook all of the Polish dishes.
Wow, a western woman that doesn’t hate me!!! THANKS 👍
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If you’re ever in the Philippines, let me take you to lunch and show you around ❤️
There are many Polish people in the Philippines already, and some of them are UA-camrs who I follow. I'm Hungarian, and there are very few of us in the Philippines. Damn!
Poland is a beautiful country! May you find everything you're looking for.
I'm an American living in the Philippines and as impressed as I am with the Filipinos interviewed, I can say these good people are typical of all Filipinos.
This is a great country because Filipinos are a great people.
How do you deal with their local food?
This topic is of concern to me. This is a battle we have had to address with my wife's family.
First, please understand that my Filipino family has always treated me with love and accepted me as one of them.
That being said, they have trouble understanding that the bulk of us in the west are struggling to feed, clothe, and house our immediate families just as they do daily.
Over the years we have done what we could to help them. I want them and all our Filipino friends to understand that the help we gave came from sacrifice from our immediate family.
They think its spare money
They may not ever fully appreciate it, even if they say they understand. They’ll always wonder if you couldn’t do more for them. Sorry, but it’s the sad truth with many 😳
@@TheFilipinaPea this is why I have been following you Pea, saying it like it is. I also understand that sometimes you have to be 'nice' about the way you 'explain' things and that is how it should be. One day you would make someone a happy guy :) ...but only if you can find a real man who will not be 'afraid' and accept your 'wisdom' ....best of luck to you.
Indeed a topic that should have a bit more light shined upon.
@@TheFilipinaPea the more you give the more they want....34 yrs experience!
I vacationed did the philippines for a month. And what I experienced amazed me. I met a family in the mall that had no money to buy anything. Every sunday they would go to the mall as thier family outing. I sat and talked with the dad for quite a while, which is how I learned about them. At the end of the conversation his wife and children had joined him again and they invited me to their home for dinner. I was reluctant but I went. They were wonderful, the food was amazing. It was a daily struggle for them to survive, But at the end of the day they were a happy family. I learned a lot from them and that experience. I do know there are some bad apples that can ruin the bunch.... But overall my experience on my vacation in the philippines was extraordinary. It did in fact make me want to move there when I retire.
Also I am brand new to this channel and experiencing it for the first time. And I absolutely love it thank you for posting your videos!
I hope that you gave them so money!!!
I had no idea that "vacation" was a verb
When I was a child I spent several years in the Philippines with my parents. I remember the people being the most warm and kind hearted peopleI had ever met. My parents said the same throughout their lives. I am thrilled to find out Filipinos still are. ❤
Europeans and North Americans may have it materially, but Filipinos have joie de vie, which may be far more valuable. Marrying both is truly a blessing.
And it can definitely make for a happy life 👍😊
@@TheFilipinaPea hola
I doubt that
Im an American Filipino. I went home to find a Filipina wife. She is now here with me in America as a USRN. Her first year was tough getting adjusted, studying for her Nclex, learning hpw to drive.. But with each other support we managed it. She cries some nights because of how tough the life was in the Philippines and never dreamed to have come to America. The one thing I truly love about my wife is she will never forget how she started. We rotate with house work as she picks up extra shift at the Hospital. I tell her to always send her family money and make sure her neices and nephews finish school. It only takes 1 person to change a cycle of hard ship. I'm asking you my fellow Americans to go to Philippines and find yourself a great Wife. They're not gold diggers, Very intelligent, Caring and Loving woman.
All women are resource driven by nature. 😶
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Filipino-American?
That's exactly what I did and by the grace and blessings of God, we both have made a positive effect on her family. In America I would only be able to survive on my own.
I would be very interested to go in the Philippines for a visit I would be so happy to see something new in my life and I want to discover very soon. Vincent
I'm a military bratt & military veteran. I've been around Filipino people all my life. They are the hardest working people I've ever met hands down. Of course, they have all been abroad. I've never been around a more cheerful and generous people.
Way To Go Pea. Another great video. You are a Gem. That last man you interviewed really knows what he is talking about. You should do an entire segment on him.
As a matter of fact - I am going to 👍🤣
@@TheFilipinaPea I think you should introduce him to old dog Paul.
Very impressed with the language skills of the everyday Filipinos and especially the host, very articulate and beautiful.
English is the official language of government documents and is taught in schools
They are smarter than the average American.
But then again, everyone is.
It’s good to hear the Filipino perspective. I really liked this video.
Fell down the rabbit hole and found your channel. I am obsessed with your content and had so much fun watching! Thank you for the work you put into these videos and for sharing with us!
The older lady was the most financially savvy Philipino person being interviewed. The older guy being interviewed at 13:42 and the lady before him would seem like they would make a good couple.
I should’ve ‘accidentally’ given them each other’s contact info 🤣👍
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You're thinking with a western mind. He's probably dating pretty girls in their 30s and he would never consider dating her.
Great interviews, Pea, always love your videos! It was interesting seeing both Filipinas' perspectives as well as a foreigner's... his comments seemed to be both candid and truthful, and with his 9 years experience in the Philippines, I'd tend to believe him. He obviously had respect for both Filipino culture and people. Bring us more like this!
The interview style here works really well. Would like to see more like this. You're a good interviewer. Keep up the good work !! 😊
Pea continues to dominate this space and show that the detractors are seriously full of it. Thank you pea. 💝
And thank You for that, Saladin! 👍❤️😊
Yes, I agree ☝️
Agreed 👍 👍 👍
What detractors?
That’s because the odd detractor has no people skills and thus no “ women skills !”
My favorite interview was 11:30 the lady with red hair in the pink outfit. She had the most realistic numbers and could support her assertions with examples. Great video as usual.
A great “deep dive” with random Filipinos concerning foreigners and wealth. It is enlightening to see that money is not the sole focus of their attraction. They show the true human spirit of Filipinas and how they understand that attributes such as hard work, perseverance and generosity contribute to the aura of foreigners.
I stumbled on your video. It was very well put together. You are very delightful!
I think one thing western guys need to consider when figuring out cost of living is the cost difference between living a Filipino lifestyle vs the cost of living a western lifestyle in the Philippines. Living in a fancy house or condo with aircon and modern western appliances, shopping in malls, and eating at western restaurants is going to cost much more then the $500-$1000 it would cost to live well following a Filipino lifestyle.
Rent or buy a cheap house order a solor pannell and a window ac unit most men wonder ask for a lot beyond that if they can find a feminine women who will cook good philippino food.
cost of living here in PH varries so much. My tip is that people live on the country side... land is cheap, build a house. you can buy and build an amazing house for 30k - 50k dollars appliances included, land included... maybe even solarpanels and water pumps as well. labour is cheap in the country side too. you can hire like a boy/handy man for like 100 - 200 dolars a month. city life is expensive...
Heat and humidity is in my nature,I’ll adapt like it’s the Everglades
Manila has a few very costly districts the diplomats and like stay in. They have apcs and guards stationed and walls up to keep them safe. Very nice stuff and great museums, but quite costly.
Bryan you hit it on the head. I built a house there and lived there for quit some time. The problem is, Americans cannot live the Filipino cheap life. As much as they think they can, the trash, poverty, uneducation, animal abuse and so on just take it's toll. If your American planning on living in the Philippines...dont plan on living on $500 a month, even $1000 a month would be a stretch.
It's actually fascinating to hear that the equivalent of 1000$ per month is actually considered being rich in the Philippines, and enough for a whole family to live comfortably. Combine that with the beautiful and traditional women as well as the vast and diverse natural landscapes, and I'm seriously thinking of moving country (too young to retire since I'm only 30, but I can work). But first, maybe later this year, I'm gonna take a nice vacation to the Philippines to check out the country and the people myself, and find out if I can actually see myself living in the Philippines. Thanks for the videos, Pea! You're doing a great job ❤
Start learning Spanish, ton of nations to choose from them same situations more options. Philippines are great however but I do worry seeing the flood of retiring boomers.
"Traditional women"? So your're a conservative right-wing trump/pence supporter who thinks that women should be submissive. and under control of the man. That's what you people mean by "traditional women."
depends on one's perspective (1k USD = RICH), one's economic class actually.
The West is way over priced compared to the Philippines
The average filipino already makes from $500 to $1000 US. At least for what i have seen. That's why you see a lot of filipinos driving expensive cars. You really would need to make at least $5000 a month to be rich in the Philippines. A US life in the Philippines with a family will hit from $1500 to $ 2k a month already. $1000 does nothing for you here unless you wanna live alone in a small place where your 65-inch TV won't fit and no car to drive around.
Hey Pea, the people in countries like the US and other Western countries pay alot of money for the basics. It would be great if you compare the price of basics like food, housing, rent, internet between the US and the Philippines.
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I totally agree with you on that. The cost of living here in the US is way higher than the Philippines. Living in Florida even in an area where cost of living is lower than most cities, our $4k per month is a hard way to budget.
Thanks!
Thanks so much for that, Andre!
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I grew up with a filipino step dad and spen lots of time around filipino people. I dated a filipino girl as well. They are great people and know how to party and have fun. We would stay up all night playing music and singing songs. Its always been on my bucket list to go to the Philippines.
Pea, Once again, you did an incredible job with your interviews. This was super fun to see the different ideas of what is considered rich to the local people there. The American that you interviewed seemed very honest and forthcoming. It was refreshing to see that he was there for so long and had such positive experiences. Great Pea... I really enjoy your videos.
You are always so good at summarising what the people say even when they don't answer in English, makes it easy to listen to while out on a walk.
Excellent. I love it there. I didn't visit bars . I don't do bars or clubs much in the U. S. either. It's a simple, fun life for me.
Best interview from an American I've ever seen. Him and I have a lot in common like many of us Americans. Except I am married and have 3 children because I wanted a family, God loves the family! This is one of your best Vlogs ever thank you! Very fun and interesting Filipina Pea!
I’ve seen Filipinos in the comments praise that Filipinas are getting the love they deserve and that is really heart warming man honestky filipino people seem so different than the rest of the world
I’m a local, and while I can’t speak for everyone. To me, hey if you treat them well, I don’t mind, I hope the best for the couple. Some of my high school friends ended up with foreigners, and they’re doing fine
Another top notch video Miss Pea! When I explained to my Felipina my annual income her jaw hit the floor. To her credit not once did she ever bring up finances.
Sounds like a keeper 🤣👍❤️
@The Filipina Pea no doubt ! I showed her your content and she agrees with you 100%
If she was pleasantly surprised, then good, but I hope you also told her how much of it goes to taxes.
Thank you for your opinions and views about philipine ppl, this is making me só eager to visit the country.
Great man-on-the-street interview segment, as always, Pea. I was in Vietnam in October and exchanged 500 USD for VND at my hotel. The lady at the front desk counted out the bills and told me, "Congratulations, you are now a millionaire!" I told her, "Thanks--I always wanted to be a Vietnamese millionaire!" So, maybe someday I can become a PHP millionaire...
that would b 20 thou US give or take depending on exchange
I’m always impressed by her deep understanding of various cultures. Great sense of humor and easy on the eyes. Very entertaining viewing.
Glad you feel that way, Richard! 👍👍❤️
I like the culture, loyalty and honesty. I should have been with a Filipino. I would have avoided a lot of heartaches.
That's a fact lol
Not true . Most women love money. .
@@alphaomega619 The woman must be an educated one and does have a job.
....mmm there are a few Bad Apples in every country and YES you will also find a few of them in the Philippine Islands !
Be careful with sweeping generalizations about people. I married a Filipina who turned out to be a gambling addict, destroyed our family and is the reason I'm not retired at 64 y.o.
Your reporting is dynamic and great. It's nice to watch! Regards!
Asking all the right questions to all the right people10/10
Thanks Chris! I’m trying to get good at this 👍😊❤️
I thought you were 'just a leetle beet' aggressive in manner today? Around 08:00 . Tired maybe?
@@TheFilipinaPea You should apply at the BBC because they are really missing a ratings mogul.
Hi Pea, always fun to hear from the locals. It's interesting comparing what Filipino's think makes someone rich to what foreigners put out there as the amount you need to live on a month. It's always going to vary of course depending on your own lifestyle but it seems fairly clear that whatever a foreigner thinks will be a good budget to retire on there will be many Filipinas who agree it 's more than enough.
P.S. Captain Pea always brings a smile to my face and brightens my day.
I’ve done two outros with the Captain - maybe a third voyage is needed? 🤣
@@TheFilipinaPea They're hilarious, Pea. I love the deadpan delivery lol
@@TheFilipinaPeaJust one question…what would happen if Captain Pea met Captain Cook? Would that spell a possibly delicious end for the Pearate?
Although I’ve never lived in an Asian country, I’ve spend lots of time in many Asian countries. Foreigners have needs the locals don’t have, such as visa and immigration requirements. Foreigners are also used to a higher standard of living and most would be miserable trying to live like a local. We are very fortunate that we can have a good standard of living at a modest (for us) cost. Most people who were born in western countries have no idea how lucky they are.
@@TheFilipinaPea Yes, Yes ,Yes!!!! Matie
I think this may have been my favorite Pea on the streets interview video. That first Filipina seems like she has her head on straight. She looks at being rich as an internal quality. Nice to see that there are still people who look to the heart. I hope the 40-150 age range gal doesn't ever lose that personality. She's adorable. Thank you for always showing us what others don't or won't show.
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Thank you for the nice words
She's my high school English teacher lol She's pretty well-off herself. She could easily afford to give a young expat a good life in Dumaguete :)
I'm always impressed how down to earth and realistic (randomly encountered) Filipinas are. I (yepp that's a prejudice) assume they do not check the statistical data of the Philippines to see where the "official" poor/rich/etc. categories start and end, but they pin it down which such a remarkable precision (from the data I have seen and heard), that I'm simply baffled. Try this stunt in the West and the result will make you either cry or laugh.
That's one sign of the incredible maturity of Filipinas. Awesome!
Philippines people are very polite and hard working people. I know a family in my city that work very hard and still eat together friday evening for dinner together and go to Church together to.
Great video Pea! What I learnt from this video is that most of those interviewed consider what we as westerners see as financially comfortable as rich! To us, there's a difference. Paying all the bills, saving a little, being able to go a couple of times a week etc is comfortable to most of us. Rich means an extravagant lifestyle over and above "comfortable". It would be interesting to see if there's a different perception of "rich" in larger cities like Manila, Cebu City or Davao City.
Ok Pea, you convinced me that I should visit the Philippines. I’ll be there at the end of January
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I really enjoyed this video! You did an excellent job!
I worked two jobs most of my life. Retired early. Fortunate to have a pension. But in reality, even in America, we have worked a lot in our life. Some people inherited old money, but truly economically successful Americans have worked very hard for success.
Seems like I read somewhere that Americans work more and longer hours than many Europeans. Don't know that for sure though.
Great topic and interviews Pea!
@@frosty3693 in reality we have less paid vacation time, less or no maternity leave, jobs with pensions are becoming non existent. Most Americans work two jobs. The politicians have a pension for life, full health insurance, and they crookedly lie and get rich while in office. Then they fight to break unions, and get rid of the middle class. I am a 31 year career Firefighter Captain Paramedic. So I'm very fortunate. But I still pay for my own health care being retired.
As a Sydney sider. Owning a house in Sydney makes one rich. However I think, how many years of absolute poverty it took to own that house.
I absolutely love the Filipino ppl . I lived there almost 10 years and it was amazing and I miss it lots. I was treated wonderful and with respect . I want to go back . I sure miss it
Are you white?
You lived there 10 years? Why did you leave if you don’t mind me asking?
Yeah why did you go back?
Such great videos and funny content. I would love to come visit to see the culture and see the beauty.
Being Rich is different for everyone. Making memories more important than things. Many things are dust collectors and sit on a shelf.
Have all the money you could possibly need but in poor health isn't rich. Chasing women all over the Philippines takes money but I wouldn't say Rich.
Having a good Filipina wife who truly loves you and taking good care of each other.. That's Priceless ,💞
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I LOVE the Philippines, been there many times, and my fiancée lives there. There are some of the kind, wonderful people I've ever met.
Marry her soon. I married a thai national and it took 18 months for her to get a us visa.
What I like about the Philippines is the views and the people. Filipinos are the friendliest people I have met in my travels. Thailand has the food and architecture. Another reason people come is because the cost of living is so low in the Philippines and the people (mostly) speak English.
Yes that has me interested too. Being able to talk to each other easily is very important.
@@rbfarrell1 you can communicate easily in the cities. In the provinces it will be hit and miss. But if you are a good person with a good heart you will be respected and happy. There are several good podcasters based in the Philippines. For a look at provincial life, check out DustinBackpacks. Pea is great for Dumaguete area. If you dive or snorkel, FinnSnow. I used to watch a lot of Mark and Paul who are also in Dumaguete. Before he left I was a regular watcher of Reekay.
Someone should map out the various bloggers. Where are they based and what do they talk about.
Low cost of living? Not.
@@tomeksedzik8325 compared to America - very low cost of living. I rented a three bedroom house (furnished) with an inground pool for about $900 per month in Thailand and Thailand is more expensive than almost all of the Philippines. I am paying $1600 per month for a two bedroom unfinished apartment in Spring TX (Houston suburb). What would that cost in Cebu? $500?
the Philippines is on my bucket list , i would love to visit there
I’ve always wanted to visit the Philippines, but I am retired now and it’s so expensive to travel,even though I have a “rich” income by Filipino standards ($3000.00 per month). I am divorced and I think Filipina women are good hearted,kind,and loving and beautiful inside and outside 🥰
I have travelled all over Southeast Asia and the Philippines is my favorite country. If the navy would have let me stay there I would have stayed in the navy. I did marry a Filipina and have gone back several times. My money goes much farther there and it’s a beautiful country. The food is good and for the most part the people are happy and friendly. Great video Miss Pea. You bring out the best of the Philippines.
(and the worst) 🤣
I had an assignment to Clark Air Force base when the mountain blew. I was really disappointed.
People always say "watch 'till the end", but here she means it! That was pretty fun to watch, considering it's a delicate and maybe unhappy topic (I thought), but the people have an upbeat attitude which seems pleasantly typical. I think the first thing that comes to mind when I think of actually going to the Philippines is LECHON and interesting snacks. The very few little restaurants and bakeries I've visited here have been very encouraging. It's a long way to go for lunch!
yours questions are so efficient and the way you use each seconde to be usefull about informative issue is just awesome! merci from Paris!!
You should have an extended Q&A with the last guy. He's very engaging and knowledgeable.
I really like your videos. All of the interviews are great. However, the very last interview (the back-and-forth between you two) was extremely informative!!
I’ll be doing a full interview with him, so stay tuned 👍😊
From an American, I believe the Filipinos and Filipinas are delightful people to be around.
Congratulations young Filipina your english is very good well done!
Thanks so much, Janet! 👍❤️
As a merchant marine, most all of my coworkers spend as much time on the ships as they can, usually about 8 months straight. They make about 8k USD per month and they always say to me to move to the Philippines bc they live like a king , whereas in the US always be broke…. I really loved the ending of the video 😊
If anyone makes 8k a month in the US and are always broke then they have a very wasteful nature or are very careless and stupid.
8K USD per month, and they were broke in the USA??? something not right with your math. the few Americans i know are doing alright and they make a F of a lot less than 8K a Fing month.
@@IMCODERED understand that they spend their time on the ship, the entire time, day, night and months and months on end. If you work for 4 months straight that’s 32k(if ur paid 8k a month) and trust me 4 months straight feels like a very long time, we want to have lives on land as well like everyone else.and 32k a year doesn’t go a long way in America..Which means a lot of guys work 6-8 months or more …which means your giving the best part of your years to the sea and spending the majority of your life on a ship (it feels like prison but you have to work everyday). …actually I have a few coworkers who’ve been on this ship for 8 months straight and they came from another ship that they were on for who knows how long and they plan on going straight to another ship as soon as they get off this one…. They have a lot of money when they get back to the Philippines (yes, even for America)… I have one coworker from Philippines (who works more than he lives), and says he owns so many properties he can’t keep up with them and forgets about a few…. Only in the Philippines,, bc in America youd need millions to juggle properties..
@@patprop74 you only make money while working on the ship… when we’re home, your just spending money. it doesn’t last as long as you’d think. Especially if you’re raising a family. ….looking at your money is just like a count down till you have to ship out again…. It’s not enough money to retire, just enough to pay a mortgage maybe get a loan to do something else (but that’s risky). Even I am starting to stay at sea more and more, sacrificing my time while I can so my family will have a better life than I am having.
@@patprop74the costal metro areas are notable more expensive.
Filipinos are so loveable 👍❤ It was interesting to hear their thoughts about westerners money situation. Thanks for sharing. ❤
This one was fun, Don Q 🤣🤣👍
@@TheFilipinaPea Yes, it was.
So I've traveled before and one thing that can really have a huge impact, good or bad and it's typically the later, is the language barrier. After watching this and a bit of research I'm really interested in visiting the Philippines in the future for two reasons, money can go a long way making for a nice and cheap-ish vacation and English is spoken.
World is growing together, and You, Pea, are one motor of it. Your Viedeos are good journalism, intelligent and witted.
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Very interesting video Pea. Things are definitely different there. The female population seem to be very happy with a simple, caring and loving relationship.
Filipino women are amongst the best in the world.
I love this woman! It gives me Hope in a real relationship.
Great topic. As a Filipina & Black american my father keeps encouraging me to buy a summer home there. I never thought about it. But my sisters and huge family there in Pampanga (best cooks💪🏽) will guide me. Excited because Im doing it. $80,000 U.S. means nothing here...going home to family means so much to me and I can help my family🇺🇲🇵🇭🙌🏽💖💖💖💖🔥💛
Another great video Pea! I subscribed to your channel back when you only had about half a dozen videos, and I am currently in Cebu on my first visit to the PH. You have been a wonderful (and entertaining) source of information and I am very grateful for that! Thank you and please keep up the good work! 😀👍👍
WOW, Matt, thanks for sticking with me 👍❤️👍❤️
@MattHagan can you update me on what the rules are now on vacancies, can unvaxed people get into certain parts of PH?
Can i ask where did you arrive from?
wow so kind, thank you. and yes im VERY generous when i visit, i tip REALLY well.
Doesn't matter how much you make but how much you keep :) You have to learn to say "no" in the Philippines or anywhere else for that matter. And yes, most "foreigners" understand the main attraction is that we can be a "provider". Where I live, rent alone is $2k+/month...such a contrast!
$2000/month rent? 😳😳
I'm in Laguna Beach California, The house next door rents at 20 grand a month. I have a well-known actress staying in it. Pea is a better actor then her.
Holy crap....move to Texas......
@@TheFilipinaPea then many people have cars with car payments that are400-600 dollars a month then a few hundred more for insurance and pay 100 dollars a week on gas getting back and forth to work. And health insurance is several hundred dollars a month or more.
The lifestyle a foreigner can get in the Philippines for 1500-2000 a month could easily run 7000-12000 a month in the USA depending on where in the USA they live
@@billsmith981 Noooo!! Lefty Californians will destroy Texas next!
Nice video. Real authentic. Being rich is very relative. Filipinos work just as hard as anyone who is willing. I would still like the Philippines if it wasn’t a cheap place to live. It’s a huge country with so many islands and kind hearted ppl.
Thanks Pea, that was fun!
What an interesting perspective to see. Thank you for this video.
Filipina Pea you are making my decision to move over to the Philippines more enticing!!! The sheer logic to see how far my money stretches there and the ability to do business there is nice. The women are an added bonus!!!
A nice bonus indeed 🤣
Hey Pea, I liked this episode as much as others. I think a lot of the people interviewed had it right. Having $2k USD per month to live on is probably the Minimum for me and my wife anyway, plus pocket money to do what we want. I like the "Call of Duty" guy. He had it pretty much spot on. I've noticed in my time in the Phils is this. It seems to most Filipinos that if you can afford to travel to the Phils that you are Bill Gates rich and that could be deceiving to the Filipinos. The problem with that sort of thinking, is few foreigners are actually rich. Me and my wife plan on moving back to the Phils in 2024. That was our plan when we met and got married in 2016. Rice is life. lol.
Rice is Life - I can tell you’ve been to the Philippines 🤣🤣🤣