Cost of living in The Philippines | Budget Breakdown

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  • Опубліковано 25 січ 2025

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  • @VanandJoe
    @VanandJoe  Рік тому +5

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  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi Рік тому +3

    Thank you for this video. Wonderful. I think, the cost of living could also depend on style of living, the place you live in etc.

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi Рік тому +2

      Sorry to intrude, did Van lose her weight or something, she looks a bit different, but I couldn't point out exactly in what way she looks a bit different.

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому +1

      That’s absolutely true Yasin! The more simple the lifestyle, the less expensive it will be 😅

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому +1

      She has been dieting and working out for the past few months 😅 let us know if it looks bad Yasin.

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi Рік тому +1

      @@VanandJoe Yes, basic necessities are all we need, wish I could have thought of this simple lifestyle when I was younger and earning good money. 😄

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi Рік тому +1

      @@VanandJoe She definitely doesn't look bad, but I noticed the difference, she's more charming before all those diets, I think, I hope she's just happy with her diet program..If she's interested to loose some weight, don't over do it, supplement the diet with lots of fruits instead. 😄

  • @alaskacpu
    @alaskacpu Рік тому +1

    After 15 years living here, it much more convenient to live an hour south of Manila for us, since most of our Filipino family lives here.😂 20% to 30% less expensive, plus we built our own home 5br, 5ba,many years ago for $60k, paid in cash. Today it worth many times over. We have 2 cars & a scooter. Dog & cat. Although we have no rent or mortgage, we budget $2K each month, but many times go over due to eating out, traveling or helping relatives and friends 😂 we are financially secured, we save more than we spend. 💞 You guys are beautiful, keep the videos coming, life is good 🥳

  • @rosalynrudolph9049
    @rosalynrudolph9049 Рік тому +1

    Im watching right now. I really enjoyed both of you guys❤ good advice!! Have a lovely day! Be safe 🙏 from Rosalyn TEXAS U.S.A

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching our video, Rosalyn! Have a great day ahead! God bless ❤🙌

  • @LegartoVlog7113
    @LegartoVlog7113 Рік тому +1

    Nice sharing Idol , watching here in Cebu city Philippines 🇵🇭

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому

      Thank you lods! Amping diha! 😄🙌

  • @ToGoPhilippines-uz1qe
    @ToGoPhilippines-uz1qe Рік тому +1

    Great information, very accurate…great vid.

  • @heydeonhere
    @heydeonhere Рік тому +1

    So informative 😊 greetings from Sudan

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому +1

      Hi bro! Thanks for watching 😁🙌🏻 greetings from Lithuania

    • @heydeonhere
      @heydeonhere Рік тому

      @@VanandJoe hahahaha

  • @apoloestrada2908
    @apoloestrada2908 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video, my monthly budget or pension is $1500 and I live in Tunasan, Muntinlupa City south of Manila plus don't rely living pension to pension, you need extra savings and emergency funds. I'm very happy enough not paying any mortgage or rent. I know 5 farangs living there and all military veterans.

  • @khalidalmaamari7981
    @khalidalmaamari7981 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the useful information ❤

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому

      our pleasure Khalid! Thanks for watching our video! ❤

  • @wakiidude
    @wakiidude Рік тому +1

    Good pm! Watching from Toronto 🇨🇦🇵🇭 new subsciber here . 🤗

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому

      Good Morning! Thanks for watching and subscribing! Stay safe! 🙌❤

  • @williampounds9180
    @williampounds9180 11 місяців тому

    You guys are great....Thanks.

  • @johncaudle5914
    @johncaudle5914 Рік тому +1

    I like your videos, thanks for sharing ❤

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much John! ❤🙌

  • @jjdelamo6246
    @jjdelamo6246 Рік тому +2

    Retire and live like a king in the Philippines on $2,000/mo.
    If you have $300,000 invested in dividend-paying stocks/ETFs, with average annual yield of 8%, you can generate $2,000/mo income WITHOUT touching principal.
    For comparison, $2,000/mo in the US is POVERTY LEVEL...

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому

      Well said jj! Absolutely! $2,000 even in todays economy is still a lot here in The Philippines

    • @Thelilantjr
      @Thelilantjr Рік тому +1

      8%? Bit too optimistic

    • @dominichoward4833
      @dominichoward4833 Рік тому +1

      ​@Thelilantjr voo benchmark mark is 12.96% and almost matched it over 13 years.
      The orginial posters issues is more his withdrawal rate as 8% is a bit high if you include inflation and downward market turns.
      I would suggest double that 300k and take out 4% adjusted with inflation to allow growth and should be able to do it for 30+ years.

  • @jonsalazar3909
    @jonsalazar3909 Рік тому

    I had a friend that moved out there like 3 years ago n was wondering? What are the cost of shipping stuff from the USA to something around there ? Or even retire there like maybe cars shippings or something that i probably cant take right away ?

  • @philrose7716
    @philrose7716 Рік тому +3

    I would love to see a tour of your home.

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому +1

      Absolutely! 🤗🙌🏻 although we have some big news regarding “home” that we will be vlogging and announcing soon

  • @MSWcryptoworker
    @MSWcryptoworker 6 місяців тому

    I wish u would show pictures of some examples of the housing

  • @jeskoumm
    @jeskoumm Рік тому +2

    does it snow in the Filipinas....I am genuinely genuinely confused- about dating- when natural ice skates are not in the picture

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому +1

      Hi! oh no it does not snow here. The Philippines is a tropical country. Hot and humid or Rain is what you should expect. Although for dating, there's a lot of beautiful beaches and scenic routes to take.

    • @jeskoumm
      @jeskoumm Рік тому +1

      @@VanandJoe it's what I figured....I'm an icy type of guy, high humidity is quite the opposite of where I consider home weather as a base to begin a relationship....taking a Holiday is more sensible, I can do just fine not wearing a daily bikini or breathing a flood of emotions that I can care for at the moment....

  • @jamesblack1460
    @jamesblack1460 Рік тому

    Great video . My wife is from duma , living in Canada for a decade . We are considering moving with our daughters to duma . Trial run this December . Did you 2 attend private school there ? Wondering what the quality of private schools are.

    • @telcslightingdesign2215
      @telcslightingdesign2215 Рік тому

      Private schools in Manila 12000 USD upwards per year

    • @jamesblack1460
      @jamesblack1460 Рік тому

      Will be looking at private schools if any in dumaguete
      @@telcslightingdesign2215

  • @jl909-nr5vx
    @jl909-nr5vx Рік тому +1

    Hey two spirited penguin!... lol, the cost of things in Dumaguete and Valencia has been driven WAY UP by 6000+ foreigners. Land prices there in that area have gone up like a gold rush! What sold for 1000usd now the natives try and get 40k,50k, 100,000k. But in most any other place in the Philippines a person can still get a decent lot for 500usd. Foreigners have ruined the southern end of Negros Oriental for reasonably priced living. Ned's house on "Philippine Dreams" was decent, "pink house" for 10k. But seeing less and less places like that now that foreigners have flooded into that area. As for how you buy land in Phils...best to get an SPA (special power of attorney)...so even when your house/land is in your wife/gf name...you (the foreigner) still have absolute control of the place. I don't think you mentioned how much your rent is and... when will you do a tour of your house?

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому

      Hey there! Very well said. Same thing is happening here in Siquijor. The land prices by the beach is almost ridiculous nowadays.
      Great point regarding the SPA!
      We are not renting as the place in Dumaguete belonged to Van's parents. That was their first house.
      just recently, we moved here in Siquijor but we are not renting as well as we live in our vacation home. I will do a proper tour of our place soon and even talk about land prices here. Thanks for the suggestions!
      Cheers!

    • @jl909-nr5vx
      @jl909-nr5vx Рік тому

      Is it a fair guess to guess you just recently moved to your parents house in Siquijor? Yes...land there in Siquijor is expensive...not like when your dad bought it 25 or 30 years ago. When many foreigners come to a region and pay high prices because they seem like low prices compared to their home country...then all the prices in that area where foreigners frequent...go up up up ("Foreigner effect"...kano price :(. I know there are many places where few foreigners are that still have very cheap land...because the only buyers are local pinoy. @@VanandJoe

    • @telcslightingdesign2215
      @telcslightingdesign2215 Рік тому

      A lot for 500USD - lol
      Prices of lots went up due to foreigners? You must really know the PH very well to write this omg
      Lots in Ayala Alabang are now at about >4000USD per sqm due to Filipinos buying and Filipino Chinese

    • @jl909-nr5vx
      @jl909-nr5vx Рік тому

      @@telcslightingdesign2215 "OMG"..you're a moron! lol

  • @retiredsailor4
    @retiredsailor4 Рік тому +1

    Hi Van, tinanong ko kung gaano malayo Valencia sa Dumaguete?

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому +1

      Hello po Michael! Ang Valencia ay around 7 kilometers

    • @retiredsailor4
      @retiredsailor4 Рік тому

      @@VanandJoe Salamat Van

  • @frankkluz9787
    @frankkluz9787 Рік тому

    I'm looking at Trece Martires an hour or so S of Manila. (for cheap) A bit further S and for more money is Tagaytay at 2000 feet and much cooler. -- Too old for a relationship. I'm a frugal old man alone and comfortable with that ! -- Need to make a $1500 budget work - somewhere. -- Several have told me I can do that - "comfortably" - while a few others say $2500 is needed. -?- No pets and no woman - just me ? -- My budget is close to the middle you suggest ? But I'm by myself. -- I would like your opinions too ! - - - PLEASE - - -

  • @retiredsailor4
    @retiredsailor4 Рік тому +1

    Sanay ako ng brownouts dahil sa living situation in Olongapo noong araw pa. Ayos lang

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому

      wow! sakto! wala namang masama sa brownout kasi marami ka pa rin magawa sa paligid. 😄🙌

  • @michaelpayne1737
    @michaelpayne1737 Рік тому

    Coming soon❤

  • @frankkluz9787
    @frankkluz9787 Рік тому

    I'm old frugal and retired w/a $1500 income. -- Cheap living is my specialty as needed. Yet that affords me the opportunity to splurge occasionally as well. -- Many places on the islands are quite affordable and very likely will be the rest of my life. -- My 'goal' is to live on $1100 - $1250 and save the rest. -- Lipa City for example is reported to have a cost of living for $750 - $800 / mo. from two different sources in 2023 for a single persons basic living expenses. Health insurance when old is expensive and 4 blood pressure medications aren't super cheap either. - ? -

    • @telcslightingdesign2215
      @telcslightingdesign2215 Рік тому

      Never underestimate health insurance
      A burst appendix is 10,000 USD in a good hospital

  • @crisclaudiomolina7850
    @crisclaudiomolina7850 Рік тому +2

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    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому +1

      Hi Cris! Thanks for watching 🤗❤️🙌🏻 God bless you and your family! Take care always and have a great day ahead!

  • @jl909-nr5vx
    @jl909-nr5vx Рік тому +1

    Did you give up on making videos?

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому

      Hi! No! We will be back with many vlogs very soon! We’ve been very busy moving to a different island the whole September hence the no upload for a few weeks.

    • @jl909-nr5vx
      @jl909-nr5vx Рік тому +1

      Why are you moving to a new island?@@VanandJoe

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому

      @@jl909-nr5vx new life for us! We will update you guys tomorrow on our live ❤️😁🙌🏻

  • @Johnydrumbola
    @Johnydrumbola Рік тому +1

    No offense. Either of you adopted? Are you sure you don't have the same father? or mother? or both? You look like twins.

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому +1

      hahaha! That's a good one Johny! We actually get that comment a lot! Maybe we are soulmates? idk 😅

  • @fkoff7649
    @fkoff7649 11 місяців тому

    KA GWAPO NMO JOE OI, LAMI KAY KA BAI.

  • @retiredsailor4
    @retiredsailor4 Рік тому +1

    Ay na ko mahal ako ng kanin, kasama ng mantequilla, at manok lalo na tuyu

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому +1

      ang sarap naman nyan Michael! grabe pala noh. Sobrang pinoy mo na! Sana makabalik ka dito sa pinas ❤🙌

    • @retiredsailor4
      @retiredsailor4 Рік тому

      @@VanandJoe I will kaibigan ko just not sure when

  • @bahuilok
    @bahuilok Рік тому +1

    It's more expensive now due to inflation

    • @VanandJoe
      @VanandJoe  Рік тому

      Absolutely! 😩 especially Electricity and Gas! 😵‍💫