⛔Don't MOVE to the PHILIPPINES! | 5 Things you should know
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It depends on where you go. Bigger cities are, as it is EVERYWHERE, more expensive than the provinces or smaller cities. I've lived in Cebu, Baguio, and Malaybalay (Mindanao). Cebu was most expensive, Baguio was cheaper, and in some cases REALLY cheap (like strawberries), and Malaybalay was the cheapest of them all. So, it's true it CAN be more expensive, but it's also true that where you are, where you shop, and HOW you shop makes a difference. I always had my wife do the shopping, and it would be cheaper than if I did the shopping, due to the skin tax you often (not always) encounter.
I was mostly treated well in the Philippines. I never had any problems in Malaybalay (except for a lot of staring and the skin tax). I also had so many people be nice and kind to me in Baguio. I love Baguio so much... the people there were ALL so nice. I never had one bad experience in over 6 months living there. Cebu was the worst place, as I'd had several problems like your friend with the court to play sports. I've always felt that people in the country, in any country, are friendlier and nicer than people in cities, in general. There are obviously nice people everywhere, and I had many good experiences in Cebu as well.
This is really an eye-opener!
Most of the ex pats living in the Philippines post videos that make it seem like a virtual paradise as long as you can cope with certain things you won’t have that you used to have back home. Other than that they speak mostly about the incredible warmth and welcoming ways of the Filipino people.
She is telling the truth. I lived there for 30 years.
Never listen to the expats, listen to the locals.
I love the Philippines, but yes red tape & paperwork requirements are nuts. And your right about the price of cars etc too, they seem quite expensive 🇬🇧🇵🇭
All true, this is one of the only vlogs that covers everything that I also think after being here 8 years
Checking in from Tampa, FL Great video
Your so real Rubeauti! Keep it up, transparency is the best 👍
Thank you Ru for the accurate truth. I have married a Filipina and am living in "the provinces" near Badian, about 100km south of Cebu City. I am a permanent resident and have lived here for over 2 ½ years. Everything you said was explained clearly and is bang on 100%. Best wishes for your new UA-cam channel ❤️
i know a family in Badian Kevin for 4 years
@@rolandsteenhaut8676 That's nice. Many Cebuanos are very nice people.
@@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement thanks for response. if there had been no Covid i would have visit already
@@Rubeauti yes our money is good other places too,where we are respected
You have common sense and use logic...
What a refreshing honest review/opinion. Rube, I don't believe you are doing your country any kind of dis-service as this will not stop anybody from coming over for a holiday or re-settling. It simply preps visitors in what to expect and to be prepared accordingly.
Your awesome! I love your common sense which isn’t so common anymore.
Your so right and thank you for your views love your videos ✌🏽💙
Thanks for sharing all this information. And your really beautiful and well spoken. You speak great English.
I think that part of the reason why service in stores is so slow is because that's the way it is all over the country. They don't have to improve their service because no other stores will serve the customers any faster. So the customer doesn't have a choice but to wait.
In the US, for example, there might be 4 or 5 stores all selling the same things. So, to compete for the customers they have to be cheap and fast and have plenty of quantities of each item on hand. That competition forces the store to improve their service.
@@Rubeauti Honestly, it's videos like these that have made me decide to not retire in the Phils. I'm sure you're all very wonderful people. But like so many other places on earth, it's the people in charge who aren't so wonderful.
I'm excited and prepared for all the good and bad. I'll be visiting for the first time this year. As a Filipino Canadian that can't speak the language I'm sure I'll have some interesting experiences. 🤨
I just found your channel and I really enjoy it. You have a very pleasant style and you seem very genuine and sincere. My wife is from Negros Occidental. I have not been to the Philippines yet but I plan to visit in January. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your other videos.
Wow I love listening to you, you give great information and your voice is lovely 😊
I have seen some of your videos, you say it as it is and thats very good for forigner, no suprises are waiting🙂
From the way you explain everything I don't think I would last out there too long at all.
You are a verry honest person to tell us all this, thank you.
Thank you for such a unique perspective!
Keep up with your commentary of real and truth.I am an Australian citizen born in the Philippines. I have not lived there for 45 years but managed to visit every 2 to four years.I have noticed all the changes every time I visit(sometimes frustrating)We just need to be mindful, and be fully aware of the different types of characters in the Philippines and still enjoy the good people,places and things on offer.Like any Country, there is good and bad.💐
Thank you for all the information🙌🏼🌹
Salamat for the good insight…what has me worried now is all the restrictions on just being able to enter …way to many hoops to jump through…even for those of us double vaccinated
It's not so much "the COST of things", it's about LIFESTYLE". Many Westerners are heavy CONSUMERS.
The key to Prosperity for a Westerner in the Philippines is to (live like a local) !!!!!
Right it’s the lifestyle that counts
What if she's a mahjongera?????
😂😁😄😄😅😀😀
"The lifestyle" you mean listening to constant noise, smelling burning rubbish and eating shit semi salmonella food? Yeah gotta be happy with that while waiting for the next disaster or brownout. Just admit it..its the only place you can get a chic and people call you sir.
Thank you - your honesty is greatly appreciated. Uncle t
I came across your channel yesterday, you're so honest and very logical with your videos. Regarding this video well done for being so honest and real with us foreigners about the Philippines in depth the reasons not to move there. I was going to move there this year I'm 36 years old, but changed my mind because I am a very outspoken person and I don't let anything that I think is wrong off easily. And being a foreigner and being strong minded and always having strong thoughts can have an effect on me and I wouldn't like to get in any trouble in the Philippines. I have been to the Philippines twice i liked it and enjoyed it, but living there would be a different ball game. And yes the Philippines is a cash society as well and we all love cash but carrying cash is also risky because it can be dropped or whatever etc. So my decision is nope I'm not going there I'll explore different countries so far been to 45 countries. By the way you are very respectful and beautiful and informative to your viewers, cheers and bye from London England UK.
Be yourself and be true to yourself, what you do and say is what makes your character stand out so rubeauti be proud of yourself. And stand tall because you are tall and always be strong minded and telling the truth and suggestions shall be what makes you a good person. I'll support you on Instagram as well and follow you there if that's fine. Again thumbs up to you rubeauti ✅
@@Rubeauti I see that YT deleted my long reply to you explaining how the cerveza sickness was a scam.
@@Rubeauti that was very needed. Foreigners such as myself who lived there for 30 years and suffered all those (and worse!). I have some horror stories I could tell. Anyway for WestLonderTraveller you really should not be in Asia if you are outspoken. Asians really do not like people who stick their head above the grass and assert themselves. They view it as boastful and arrogant. Also to Rubeauti there are many things you ostensibly do not understand about the recent pandemic scam. I will not be able to explain it all in a short comment, but I will give you a few hints.
@@Rubeauti Firstly it was a pandemic of tests. Billions of flu tests means millions of “cases”, but actually nothing new happened at all except for the tests
@@Rubeauti The hospitals were being bribed by the insurance companies (e.g. PhilHealth) to list all deaths as COVID deaths.
Thanks for keeping things real.
wow I am love listening to you give great information and your voice is lovely
Thx a Ton for the Post.
I'm still planning to retire and enjoy your wonderful country thanks for the video and keep up the great work your a very sweet and beautiful woman Respectfully
Very good points. Thank you
You made some good points about the basketball Court
I will keep your words in mind when i visit the Philippines.. Thanks for the information Beauti... ; )
I'm happy to see you tell the truth about what you're talking about. I've seen foriegn men who live in the Philippines and are vloggers talking like it's paradise. And I tell them I'm glad not to live there. Because like you I also know the truth about how things are there. I've never had a desire to go there because it's so much easier where I'm already at. My happiness in within. It doesn't come from the outside. It all starts at home. Within oneself.
Enjoy your day. And keep telling the truth.
I totally agree with you..I did 7 years here but now I'm over it..it really will never change..its the people that have to change and they won't.
Migrated to Australia from Cebu City Philippines August 18, 1980.
At that time, Singapore was no different from the Philippines ... a 3rd world nation.
Now, Singapore is an economic superpower. But the Philippines is still a gutter.
What happened? Where did the OFW periodic remittances go?
CHARITY IS INJURIOUS IF IT DOESN'T HELP THE RECIPIENT FROM BECOMING INDEPENDENT OF IT. (Rockefeller)
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@@Rubeauti
EXCEPT FOR THE ILOCANOS. the Filipinos are the spendthrift type.
Wondering why ILOCANOS are different. Any idea?
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Nice video Rubeauti, love your dress.
I like your top very pretty. Thanks for being real about PI.
Thanks your videos are refreshing 🍻
I love your honesty thank you for that wonderful video!
I appreciate your honesty and straight forward facts. TC honey and keep the videos coming. Shared and God bless you always 🙏🙏🙏
New subscriber here. Look forward to watching your videos
WELL THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
Great topic. Lol. I have heard both. Very funny. Thanks for the information. I'll watch out. I wish it actually was the USA of Asia. Nice to see you. As always you are easy on my eyes
@@Rubeauti yes darling. Let's take more about this together 💜
Thank you, that was very informative
I just subscribed to your channel I've watched some of your streams periodically over the last few months but I finally went ahead and decided to subscribe. But wow I was planning on returning in the Philippines cuz I've been there multiple times while I was in the military and never had a problem there being a black man I never was never felt any racism there or anything like that but you seriously got me thinking about going to Thailand instead of Philippines I mean my plan was to come to the Philippines but you after listening to a few of your streams wow I'm kind of tossing it up maybe going to Pattaya Beach instead.
I agree with some other commenters... Westerners who are "visitors" in your country need to adjust their westerner mindset. Be patient, be respectful, if they have an "entitled" attitude, drop it. Courtesy, kindness, and a smile with a respectful attitude will go a long way, and get you much more anywhere! 🙂
Fast food is $20 here
@@matthewswitzner1046 Well, it makes sense if you want western food in a foreign land, it will cost more... From what I have experienced, you can eat cheaper, and healthier if you stay away from fast food except on occasion here and there...
yes, wish the reciprocal was also true. too many folks leaving the sinking ships that are their countries only to destroy the dwindling freedoms that a few states still enjoy.
@@JT-cf5ol That has happened in the US with many states becoming 'Californicated' when people get fed up in Cali yet move to another state and want it to be like home. Oregon and Washington for example. Now they go over seas and want things their way.
You know, westerners could say the same thing of easterners tourist these day. But you know what is more intelligent? Stop generalising and stereotyping other people.
Another awesome video
Thank you so much for useful information. I live in U.K. I have planing to move Philippines. I have to rethink about my decision.
hi again and would like to say i do enjoy your videos, at least you have something to say in them, there are far to many videos where they just walk and film but have no input
good sharing tips mate keep it up
Hi beautiful enjoy your videos. Lot of good information
You Are Fantastic!!
You and your videos are Awesome.
I was just in Cebu for one month, my fifth visit to Cebu. Yes she is very special! Anyway so covid is going on and we're going to use the condo towers gym. But the number of people is limited to the small gym and you must schedule on the appointment book kept at the guards desk. When the book is full already, it's just no problem for me. I love to adapt and find another way. In this case, the two condominium towers are 14 stories. Solution: Run the stairs! After each up and down do a little recovery loop around the drive-thru gate lobby area, and then back up you go! It's really better than the gym because the view improves with each flight of stairs 😄😄
And you know the only people running those stairs were me and my girlfriend. So with one simple decision we showed that we are resilient, and we were the only ones running those stairs 😂😂
Anytime the gym was already booked, it was time to run the stairs!
Adopt and overcome.
Change the tack of your sailboat and find fresh wind.
Thinking again about the basketball court at the con-do-mi-ni-um...
That really is an analogy for social issues created by social structure.
I recommend you look for interviews of René Girard talking about negative mimetics.
Thanks for sharing
hi my Filipina sister,im a new subscriber god blessed you always n your family.
Caribbean Islands same.. everything slow... I think it is because of heat...in Canada it is cold so everyone moves fast to keep warm....
the pandemic rules there I have always tought were crazy, In my country we have only been required to wear mask at the hospital and in transportation(Busses and ferries). Noise 😂🤣 from 6 AM to 8 PM constant noise then at 9PM it's videoke time at the neighbours and yes there is garbage everywhere .
Thanks for update new subcriber 👍
Hello Rubeati very interesting , first thing I have to say I love your country and the people , I think the people that visit and think its expensive are staying in the 4 and 5 star hotels they are eating in the high end restaurants they are coming from the the US .Canada and parts in Europe and they want the same as they have there. I have travelled your country from Manila to Davao I have been to all the main Islands I have seen a lot of your country and I would 100% recommend it . There are lots of beautiful places to stay and eat at a very affordable price but you have to do your research first. I agree some places are noisy traffic , dogs barking , roosters and the one I find the worst is the karaoke , but ear plugs work good :) I live in Canada ( I am not Canadian I am from the UK ) if you were staying in my home a very nice townhouse you would hear traffic all the time in the back yard as you know you get used to it. I am not sure where you were in France but I have never found France cheap , I go back to Europe every year England , Ireland and Spain and I can't believe how the cost has gone up so much. Well its been 2+ years since I was in Asia because of covid but I hope to be back travelling later this year. Keep up the great work love your St walks I hear that Manila Bay is all cleaned up maybe you could do a tour :) Thanks take care .
@@Rubeauti Thank you for your replies , yes I fully intend to come back hard to stay away because of covid I have not been for 2 yrs . I have a very good friend living on Negro he settled down with a lady from the province they now have 2 children and are living a very happy simple life . In one of your video's you said you were from the province may I ask what part ,over the years I have covered a lot of the areas there . Take care .
I'm planning go November 25,thanks for all
Thank you for information.
Yes .... will wisit Thailand again.
Yeah you're right. Just like any other place, it'll be nice to visit, but there's really no place like home
Love it
That was some very useable information. As anyone can see I love potatoes. Well done.
11:13 I can well believe this; many Filipinos actually don't like foreigners, especially male Filipinos (and for the easily triggered Filipinos who read a comment and then reply ''not all are like that'', *pay attention to the word MANY,* which is not ALL.. obviously); the way foreigners are so frequently looked at as targets to be ripped off says a lot, that you are not truly, sincerely ''liked'' but stored up for financial disrespect at every opportunity. And well-noted, when Filipinos are in the UK or US or Australia or France, eg, people do not treat them like this. And being poorer is no excuse. As a well-travelled guy, Monte Negro was considered poor, take away tourism for a summer and they would feel it quite hard, but the people were nice, never tried to mistreat you or rip you off; in Manila\Makati it was almost impossible to take a taxi without being told *''300 pesos on top''* by a bunch of greedy and dishonest drivers. If you insist on the fare-meter they kick you out. Or, they agree the cost of fare with the Apartment guards who know how much a journey should cost, you get in, but the moment the taxi drivers turns the corner they turn around all sleazy like: "it will be 300 php on top, OK?" You disagree, the correct fare has been established. He replies: ''Ah.. well you have to find another taxi''. It was the same story with nearly every single taxi driver. Such disrespect tells you clearly: many of the Filipino people don't like you\us. Because first and foremost that is what they are: Filipinos, regardless of their job. I live in Norway, and this stuff would never happen here to foreigners.
"It's more 'fun' in the Fee-lippines" 🤣
Metro Manila Taxi drivers are extremely greedy. I was last there in 2015-2016
I arrived at MNL Airport on December 15, 2015 it was raining and a Typhoon 🌀 was already moved away from Manila area.
After checking in at the customs counter and gathering my luggage I met my Filipina ex-girlfriend, we found a Taxi Van to take us to my hotel in Makati City which is less than 10 kilometers away.
The Taxi driver looked at my ex-gf and told her in Tagalog the fare would be 3500 pesos. I immediately told him that I already know how much the fare should be and I told my ex-gf lets go find another Taxi. The taxi driver was shocked and started to lower his rate to 2000 pesos and he was saying that because of the Typhoon and Christmas season that was why the rate is so high. I told my ex-gf to tell the driver I am not going to pay that amount. So we got out of the Van and the driver started to lower his rate again this time it was 1200 pesos. It was after 10 PM and I was tired, so I reluctantly agreed to his rate only because it was bad rainy weather and I just wanted to get to my hotel room.
Well the next day I was talking with a very helpful Filipina hotel desk clerk and I told her about how much the Taxi driver had charged me to come from the Airport to my hotel, she said sir you should never pay more than 400 pesos on average. That my friends is a true story and living testimony to the corrupt greedy Taxi drivers in the Metro Manila area! 🙄
@@DarkKhagan By what I wrote above I know exactly what you mean. But in your case - like WoW! 😮 - that was such a greedy price to ask in the first place. Imagine, from Manila, if the driver is not being greedy, you can get to travel all the way to Tagaytay for 2500 (the driver would even offer to drive you back since no taxi service exists in Tagaytay), but the real price is about 1000php, and that my friend is quite a distance (nearly 70 miles - 1hr 30mins). But in your case, from Ninoy international airport to the Makati, asking you for 3500pesos just leaves me speechless. I noted how greedy and corrupt they are from the first time I travelled there. One thing though, the only city I know of where this sort of stuff has been stamped out is Davao; every taxi driver I came across used his meter. I think the government got tired of the complaints and tried to do something about it. Also, Duterte is from Davao.. and it was said that this is one of the reasons it was so thoroughly stamped out there. But in Manila it still happens, with many corrupt taxi drivers always trying to find a way to cheat tourists, adding all sorts of counting devices to their meter to make it clock a higher fare. If caught the consequences are severe, but still this form of widespread corruption continues in Manila. I've decided never to return to that place, and so many prostitutes :\ I got tired of dodging all that - another thing you don't get so blatantly on the streets of Davao; not a single prostitute approached me there. Have a great day.
Rubeauti do you apply make-up when filming your videos'? Your skin is smooth and beautiful. Morena and I like it.
i have to come to the Philippines guapa to see you and you can be my guide so i wont get in trouble 😁
Thank you Rubeauti
Hi there you want too take life as it comes you never know what tomorrow brings 😊
I've discovered that many pilipinos like to make up new rules just because they can. They assume nobody will challenge them or make a scene because that is rude. It's also a way for them not to have to work.
I make a scene. I can be very confrontational
@@stevedavenport1202 HEHE you will not last in Philippines with that, not one bit.
Enjoyed this information.
I've wonder how many people died during covid from economic downturn vs the virus proper. Fearing death is not living.
You are so right, if you're alone why do you need to have on your mask. It's just common sense. Love you content.
I’ve worked ever since I left school 45 years ago. I want to retire in your country so if everything runs slow that’s good. I want my life to slowdown and just relax. If the worst thing is standing in a shopping line for hours. I’ll be fine ❤
It's MUCH worse than just standing in a slow line. How about absolute corruption, paying 8K PHP instead of 3K PHP at a government agency. They WILL do it, it is not if, it is when. Massive red tape at every corner, but you WILL be robbed, I was even in a vehicle ROBBED BY THE POLICE outside of Manila in February 2020. Facts matter, OPEN YOUR EYES and you will see and GOD help you if you need a hospital as it is easy to die there.
yeah in slovenia potato cost 0.3€ per kg on wet market. When saw from one of your clips 1.57usd per kg is rip off.
I’m new to this channel, and I don’t know if Rubeauti is your real name, but it’s one of the greatest names I’ve ever come across.
thanks for ur honnesty
Good info . 👍 I live in Hawaii for a while in the marine now place is extremely expensive . Here in western ny same . There for be a whole cheaper . But if you got a good budget one can live anywhere . Here my truck cost 600000 us my house 5 times that please taxes every year
I love your top lol. It looks cool
HI RUBEAUTI 👋,
VERY NICE VIDEO LOVE ❤️
ARE YOU FROM THE CITY OR THE PROVINCE 🤔 AND IF SO WHAT PROVINCE GOD BLESS!
Hello Rebeauti..Like Ur videos..I'm just subscribed to Ur channel..& I appreciate the informative articles U do.! Not flirting (Lol) but did U grow up in Province ..or City.? ..Hahaha..just asking ..& Enjoy 👍Ur blogs.! 🙏👍
Whenever I talk to my Filipina girlfriend she's always telling me this is expensive and that's expensive. Well, she says that because a lot of Filipinos who have jobs don't make a lot of money so I understand what she means. If you don't have a job and you don't make a lot of money I can understand why things are considered expensive to the local population.
@@Rubeauti hope your UA-cam channel is a success
Housing is like 1/10th the cost there that it is where i live ... But food is just as expensive because the Philippines has to import most of it. Its pretty easy to tell what is more expensive there by simply looking at what needs to be imported.
@Rubeauti Your definitely right about the pollution. I still cant wait to be back there soon though 💜
I really love you that s a great information about Philippines and you changed my mind to visit Philippines because I was thinking that Philippines would be my final destination before I would leave this planet. I really a women lover and it’s the only habit I have women and women. Thanks
Roosters don't just crow in the provinces. I was staying at a hotel in Manila and there were roosters crowing there too. 😀
and they crow all freaking day ..4am and roosters are crowing !
Truth! I lived there from 1990 to 2020. Used to be free of traffic which made it worth it. Now it is congested and all the other negatives.
I agree with lot of your points but thing is if everything is negative and problem best to either find other place or hang out with friends who not complain so much cause life too short to be bombarded with negativity.
Im coming to Philipines in Sept. Any recommendations on hotel
New subscriber and you are so beautiful and talk such good sense
Hi Rubeauti : I just started watching & subscribed to your Videos today = I follow several other UA-camrs from other locals there in the Philippines, you are the first from Manila = I have seen that even in Cebu or Dumageti, or even outside in the smaller communities, that it can be very noisy : But it can be like that here in the United States also = Bottom lime though, I am a Country Boy and would not be able to tolerate the large city like you do :);) = By the way : You are an extremely attractive young lady 😘😘😊😊
I saw your every video it's nice........ I'm from northern India
I kind a like your honesty
Luv , here in North Carolina ,USA it cost me 22 dollars to get 2 meals. That's crazy. I spend almost $120 dollars just to eat at Red Lobster. That's crazier.
You have a beautiful smile ☺
I know I could spend a lot just on new fancy swimwear and pretty clothes for you dear!❤️
Well said I have been there 6 times .
I have lived on Leyte for almost four years. Rent and chinese motorbikes cost less.
Thats it.
White french fry potatoes are $1.40 per pound. That makes 10 pounds cost $14.00
I agree what you are saying but still many foreigners to come and see the beautiful beaches. If I were you, I think you need to live to the province more comfortable than the crowded city.
After watching hundreds, if not thousands, of videos now, one thing I've noticed is the difference in people's behaviors towards Filipino vloggers and foreigners. Most people turn away from the camera and don't interact with a Filipino vlogger, but they all jump in front of the camera and talk to foreigners. I think that would be an interesting video to see, you go to a market and vlog and see how the vendors interact with you, do they turn away from the camera or not talk to you, then a bit later have a foreigner go to the same place vlogging and see how they react.
Passport renewal in Ireland is so easy, applied online in 5 mins and I had my passport delivered to my door in 3 days
@@Rubeauti Hola guapa! That's a pity, gotta have patience to survive! I added you on insta , keep up the good work
Your right about all you said
Moved there several years ago. Did not regret it for one day. Yes, some things are pretty expensive..even more expensive than in my home country
@@Rubeauti yes. Maybe the only 'comfort' here is that prices in Europe have been skyrocketting too