How much to retire in San Juan, La Union, Luzon

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  • @k9companion231
    @k9companion231 Рік тому +2

    Hey Paul! This was a golden video for me because La Union is where I want to retire. God bless.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! What a beautiful place. Nice choice

  • @keithadams2368
    @keithadams2368 Рік тому +3

    That budget is amazing I plan on living somewhere in a smaller city to keep my budget down great info as usual

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Keith, when they offered I didn’t expect $1,100 from 2 Americans.
      Thanks

  • @SmallLiving958
    @SmallLiving958 Рік тому

    My parents grew up in Luzon. It's one of the areas my husband and I are looking at to move to in a few years. Thank you for all the information in your videos!

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      You are so welcome! What a beautiful city. Thanks for watching

  • @47boogieman67
    @47boogieman67 Рік тому +1

    Zoom zoom zoom again good video good information keep it up

  • @zandig666
    @zandig666 Рік тому +2

    Bob isn't growing too much 😆😆😆
    Thanks for another vid !! 🏃🏃🏃

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому +2

      So nice of you. Bob says he is a slow grower. Thanks again.

  • @koufax174
    @koufax174 Рік тому

    I just visited Baguio and La Union. Very beautiful both! Great food, young Filipinas, great walking cities, great public market, night market is fun, very low cost.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Thanks. I agree about La Union. Great city and beautiful

  • @davidstevens5009
    @davidstevens5009 Рік тому +2

    I don't think of La Union as being in Northern Luzon. You want Northern Luzon? Try Aparri or Sta Ana. On second thoughts...no need to try those places...I'm selfish (not shellfish!), I want to keep paradise to myself!! Still love your videos.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Haha. Great point David. Mum is the word. Funny

  • @marcrichard7251
    @marcrichard7251 Рік тому +4

    I was talking to my girlfriend about Baguio because she has been there before and she said yeah the mountains can be dangerous to drive on especially when it’s wet many accidents which would make me nervous so I think it might be a nice place to visit but not live there also I heard it’s very expensive to live in Baguio.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      I believe that. Even here in Dumaguete the roads get really slick during a rain. I can imagine a mountainous town gets very slippery. I’m with you. Not my kind of place. Thanks Marc

  • @christophermeaney5485
    @christophermeaney5485 Рік тому +1

    San Juan is definitely on my bucket list ☺️☺️

  • @michaelhawk8230
    @michaelhawk8230 Рік тому +1

    I used to tan being blond and blue eyed,now I get skin cancer and very close relationships with the dermatologist…

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому +1

      Great point Michael. Being in the sun too much has many drawbacks. Thanks

  • @peternielsen5998
    @peternielsen5998 Рік тому

    Hi mate, yes I've been to Thunderbird resort. Very nice. Beautiful views, huge pool and the food is amazing. Definitely recommend the place.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Okay Peter, I’m going for sure now. Sounds great

  • @aaronarnold7653
    @aaronarnold7653 Рік тому

    Aloha Bob, excellent info Paul. Oh 620 curves, 59 bridges, 15 waterfalls just to get to Hana, backside of Maui another story...hehe

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому +1

      I did that drive once. Beautiful, but was plenty. Thanks so much

  • @brianbaxter3913
    @brianbaxter3913 Рік тому

    That is a pretty good budget for 2 people. I have not figured out my budget yet but next month I should be able to one I am in my apartment for a while. I finally got my wifi hooked up after some confusion and had to pay the first month in advance. I sent the money to my friend and she paid it on Sunday and first thing Monday morning there were here to install. I guess money talks lol

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      It does everywhere doesn’t it Brian. I brought more food to my dog friend today and he brought a friend 👍👍
      It was a hot run today.
      Good on the WIFI

  • @quackersna
    @quackersna Рік тому +2

    I did not have that issue with internet in Davao, but I had the issue of it taking a very long time. After a month I went to the pldt office to complain. The guy told me that it has to come from Manila. I said is the guy swimming here holding the cable in his teeth? The clerk didn't know what to say so I found myself in the back, meeting with the main manager of the facility. My internet was connected the next day.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому +1

      Haha. That is funny. Sometimes sarcasm works 😎😎😎

  • @googlesucks5318
    @googlesucks5318 Рік тому +1

    In BGC I had to put a 5,000 php non-refundable deposit for the modem and show my ACR card and passport for Global internet. My expenses here are only about $1,500 a month plus visa fees and insurance.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Very nice budget for BGC. Mine was just a little more but I did just fine. Nice living. Thanks

  • @mikesimpson9997
    @mikesimpson9997 Рік тому +1

    Vegan lifestyle probably cheap food wise too. Plus if you eat at home most meals. I can't live on salad lol I like meat to much. They chose a good place it sounds like for them. I like ocean and cool weather like Oregon coast but that combination is not available there. . Good video

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Mike, they sounded happy there. It has been a long time but sounds really nice.
      I like meat too

  • @LovinglyYourz
    @LovinglyYourz Рік тому +1

    La Union is the Surfing Capital of the Northern Philippines. San Fernando City, La Union is its main Capital and also the Regional Center of Whole Ilocos Region "Region 1". Poro Point of San Fernando was a former US Military Air Base (US Wallace Station) and the known 5 star Thunderbird Resort and Casino which is dubbed as "Santorini of Asia" is located itself at the Poro Point. It was also the movie setting of the highest grossing Filipino film of 2011 "No Other Woman". San Fernando City is recently included as one of the safest cities in the Philippines according from the known International Blog site and also included as top 8 best beach towns for retirement in the Philippines. Since San Fernando has almost everything, it has malls, hospitals, supermarkets, local and international food cuisines etc. It's a very diverse city with coastal, lowland and high mountain ranges. While San Juan, La Union is the main Surfing Hub. La Union or known as "Elyu" already hosted 2 historical International surfing events. The first one was the first ever surfing event of the South East Asian Games 2019 and the recent was the World Surf League - International Pro 2023 last January 20-26. Both International events were snatched and won by a 2 natives from La Union. Roger Casugay is from San Fernando City, La Union, he won the SEA Games 2019- Surfing event (gold medalist) and called as the "Hero Surfer" when he helped an Indonesian surfer from drowning. He also received the first ever World Fair Play award (first ever Filipino Athlete to received the historic and prestigious award). Then, the recent World Surf League 2023, Jayr Esquivel from San Juan, La Union won the Long Board for Men's Category and more than 100 surfers worldwide were competed at that time. JayR Esquivel is already considered as one of the best surfers in the Philippines. With this, Department of Tourism Philippines and the World Surf League just recently solidified La Union as the "Premier Surfing Destination of the Philippines" and one of the best "Asia's Surfing Hub". La Union has a lot more to offer than surfing, it has waterfalls, rice terraces, mountain view decks, mountain resorts, hidden springs, sea of clouds, botanical garden, mini pyramid, chinese temple, stone house gallery, pebble beach, immuki island (crystal clear lagoons), lotus farm, river farm, eco parks, grape farm/ grape picking, museum, night market, Thunderbird (Santorini of Asia), Pugad Adventure (zipline, wall climbing, atv ride, australian rundown, 8 random pools, mini zoo, kayak, etc.) It has also historical churches and watch towers as old as 1500s and a lot more. It's a very lively and a diverse Province 🌄🏞️🌊🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️🌅
    Fun Fact: La Union was the first and the original Beach Capital of the Philippines during 60s/70s specially at the beach town of Bauang, La Union. A lot of known legendary Filipino celebrities back then were already stayed and celebrated in La Union. In just recent years, a lot of known Filipino celebrities or even known Filipino band vocalists during their prime years already migrated and retired in La Union.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому +1

      I am so appreciative that you would take so much time to send this comment. So unexpected and informative. I had to read it a couple times to get all the information and knowledge. I knew virtually none of that. So, much enjoyed the post.
      Deeply appreciated

    • @LovinglyYourz
      @LovinglyYourz Рік тому

      @@PaulWorldZoom welcome sir ☺️

  • @shaunmckenna1923
    @shaunmckenna1923 Рік тому

    Hello Paul , Your friends they have picked a great place to settle I love it all a long that coastline the Thunderbird is quite new ,I think they tried a little to copy Vitalis Villas with the Santorini look amazing place . If they really love to surf tell they to take a trip to Catanduanes Island thats where there is very good surfing on that East side I was there just the once I will go back if you do go you can visit Mount Mayon and that is wonderful. Look forward to you market videos . Thanks Paul oh did you get the photos .

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      I sure did. Thank you so very much. I’m so terrible checking emails. What a beautiful place. It doesn’t even look real.
      Thanks on the Thunderbird. I didn’t know they had casinos up north. I would like to see the course.
      Thanks again

  • @andrewkamchi7478
    @andrewkamchi7478 Рік тому

    Paul, I didn't know if I wanted to say this, but Bob has wayyyy more color than you. I am just not sure you want to be mentioning him in every video... he is going to get a big head. Actually, on 2nd thought, for a plant, that is a good thing! Really appreciate you continuing to bringing color to different parts of the country. Looking forward to when you start making field trips and making those places and things a reality.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Bob loved your post. He loves the spotlight.
      I think my next trip will be Bacolod City and Iloilo City.
      Thank you

    • @andrewkamchi7478
      @andrewkamchi7478 Рік тому

      @@PaulWorldZoom Awesome Paul, from now on, at least in my mind, he will be Big Head Bob aka BHB. If you ever took him to Manilla he could be the BHB in BGC. I really do think it is time for him to find a good Filipina wife :P

  • @johnrexel991
    @johnrexel991 Рік тому +2

    baguio city is actually the cheapest compared to other cities, fresh vegies, groceries and electricity.. the only downside is yeah it always rains and its cold!

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Hi John, thank you. One great thing about the Philippines is so many living options. Thanks

    • @marcrichard7251
      @marcrichard7251 Рік тому +1

      My girlfriend told me that housing is very expensive in Baguio like three times the amount.. And she also said it could be dangerous driving on the mountain especially when it’s wet many accidents

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      @@marcrichard7251 i’ve heard that too.. thank you for the comment..

    • @georgenestler2534
      @georgenestler2534 Рік тому

      Cool, not cold, Lol.

  • @codywy5579
    @codywy5579 Рік тому +1

    Do you ever see anyone kiteboarding near Duma? Is it a windy place? What is the prevailing wind direction there?

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому +1

      Hey check out my video tonight. Weird.
      Exactly my topic. Nice to hear from you

  • @nomadinthemaking
    @nomadinthemaking Рік тому

    For me the minimum I would need is 65,000 a month and that includes 10,000 a month for unforeseen circumstances. San Juan is really nice not as commercialised as Boracay just a pain to get to with the bus ride from Manila. You would need wheels there as it’s really spread out.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing. Do you think you can do $1000 US there? Please let me know

    • @nomadinthemaking
      @nomadinthemaking Рік тому

      You can live in any city in the Philippines on 50,000 pesos a month. But on 50,000 a month after your fixed expenses (rent bills visa renewals etc) realistically you are only going to have 500 pesos a day and as a single person even if you eat at home you will spend at least half of that on food.
      Me personally in the smaller cities or towns like Dumaguete or La Union I would need 65,000 minimum. That’s
      Rent 15,000 (1 bedroom flat)
      Electric 3000
      Water 500
      Internet 1500
      Visa renewal 2000 (on average)
      Insurance 3000 (that’s a cheap one)
      Unforeseen circumstances 10,000 pesos. You need a new pair of shoes a new Tyre for your bike medicine etc
      30,000 a month (1000 a day) for food gas for your bike if you go out for a couple beers coffee whatever your thing is. If you got a 50,000 budget you can maybe trim a little off the rent but realistically you got 500 a day and coffee shops a couple beers isn’t something you can do daily.
      I’ve just spent 3 months in Quezon City with a monthly budget of 100,000 which was more than enough i would say 75,000 would be about right for me personally. I don’t drink much but I like nice coffees.

  • @georgenestler2534
    @georgenestler2534 Рік тому

    I have a filipna friend who's family lives in Baguio and told her it is very dry there now with water rationing! They live in city area.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Oh wow! I thought I’d rained daily. It certainly rains daily in Dumaguete. I’m putting it in my calendar. Since I started 30 of the last 32 days has had rain. Only once all day. But is sucks

  • @joshuarizalforeman816
    @joshuarizalforeman816 Рік тому

    My family and I live in Central Luzon. We own property, transport, have a regular income, savings and no debt so money is not a concern and we don't need to work, although we do own a coffee shop and an adjacent general store. We live well because we worked our butts off overseas before choosing to retire early here in the Philippines. Our income exceeds our spending and we don't pay rent. We pay for our kids' education, employ the family in our business enterprises and we are able to travel - pre-pandemic we took 2/3 overseas trips per year. As we don't pay rent, our expenditure is fairly minimal, but we don't scrimp. Otherwise, what's the point of retiring if you are living a subsistence lifestyle?

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Congratulations and fantastic. What a great life. I’m very happy to hear this story.
      Much appreciated

    • @joshuarizalforeman816
      @joshuarizalforeman816 Рік тому

      ​@@PaulWorldZoom I just wish people who plan to retire in the Philippines took the time to realistically recognise what it entails. We came here prepared, with a guaranteed income, property and a life-plan. Unfortunately, I have encountered too many Westerners who think that a lump-sum payout of 50k USD from their home countries is sufficient to support their lives here. It is not. my wife and I spent 2 years meticulously planning our move and it has turned out ok for us. Please keep your videos coming. They provide a degree of practicality that many people seem to be oblivious to.

  • @jennymark7403
    @jennymark7403 Рік тому

    Luzon is also a flood prone area, seems its the first region to flood and power loss too

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Feels like the Typhoon pound the northern portion often. I didn’t know about the floods

  • @gene_retire
    @gene_retire Рік тому

    Nice video. Thanks.

  • @ragheadand420roll
    @ragheadand420roll Рік тому

    San fernando is very beautiful I miss it Thx

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      What a beautiful area. I see why you miss it. A very nice place

  • @stephenkamin3118
    @stephenkamin3118 Рік тому

    Tell the couple from Seattle that they're missing it here I just got off the ferry couple of weeks ago with my children and there was a man right there at the pier snorting Hawaiian ice, as it's called... I was shocked.. Pike place market was no better.. The good news is it should start snowing by Wednesday.
    Paul thank you for your videos...
    Go Hawks

    • @PMLynch
      @PMLynch Рік тому

      Lived in Sea Town for 30 yrs. Glad to be gone.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      My family is there. I can’t believe what is happening to Seattle and Portland.
      So sad, and expensive

  • @mikewilbur5219
    @mikewilbur5219 Рік тому

    another good video

  • @dr.detroit2877
    @dr.detroit2877 Рік тому

    Bob, just a suggestion for future content; Pickle Stick Fighting (academy) , People that reside in cemeteries (alive not dead people), and the prison inmate dancing groups.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Oh wow, I’ve seen the people who live in the cemetery. Dozens of men, women, and children . I’ll bring my camera. It is unbelievable.
      I’ve only seen the dancing inmates on TV. That prison is on Cebu.
      Thanks

  • @blackthaiaffair1475
    @blackthaiaffair1475 Рік тому +1

    Hello, you mention in a lot of your videos...."i.e. "they went up to Luzon or they went to San Juan" but curious as to how did they get there? Bus, boat or plane. Can you maybe do a video on how to basically get from the different areas within the Philippines? Thanks and have a fantastic week! rb

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Very good suggestion. All three are great travel options. I will do a video on this. Thanks

  • @thsawisthelawwc4491
    @thsawisthelawwc4491 Рік тому

    Wow that's a huge house for that price!

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому +1

      It sure is! I thought so too. My little 53 SQM in makati was $800+

  • @51dbail
    @51dbail Рік тому

    I put my net (converge) in my name in 2019. I was on a 9a visa. It was a 2yr contract. I still have it. Maybe the rules have changed?

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      I don’t know Darryl. 2 days ago was the first time I heard about that. I asked at Globe today and they suggested 2 other providers that require a deposit, ARC card, and passport. I’ll check

  • @papadougpapadougsadventures

    I’ve been on the Hana highway a few times and although it’s beautiful I wouldn’t want to live there long term.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      I agree. Funny comparison right? Spot on 😎😎😎

  • @horacesubayar794
    @horacesubayar794 Рік тому

    Paul, My wife and I are still laughing over your statement "I'm trying to darken my skin tone" while most Filipinos are trying to whitten theirs.🤣🤣🤣

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      They sure all. They hide under umbrellas all day. They love that white skin. Me, I go from white, to red, to peeling, and back to white. I have a Hawaiian friend here, he is so dark.
      Awesome skin, I am envious. Thanks Horace

  • @markwilson8416
    @markwilson8416 Рік тому

    When will the prices come realistic--WHEN will the Bar prices come realistic, Also when will the Bar girl prices come realistic. And Not to be those ripped off prices. {Yes I do Loved Venus Beach back in my day}. Anyway NO American will pay those ripped off prices when they have a drink after work setting up shop on the New military bases. Yep I do enjoy a drink too But NOT at them ripped off prices. Also I do also enjoy female company But NOT At them ripped off prices of Angeles City or Manila. I'm 64 years old and I have no time to be ripped off in my life..

  • @tjbass5442
    @tjbass5442 Рік тому

    Hi Bob!

  • @paulosborne782
    @paulosborne782 Рік тому +1

    Hey Paul....is there any way to support your channel except PayPal. I will not use PayPal because they only want to deal in text messages and no records are kept (either here or there) of those texts. Can I transfer money to you through another service (Remitly, WU, XOOM, WISE, etc.)?

    • @ChristopherKnN
      @ChristopherKnN Рік тому

      Use the "Thanks" button here on UA-cam. It is in the like and subscribe area.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      Thanks so much Paul. The Filipina Pea told me how to do this. I will ask her again. I simply don’t know, but am absolutely flattered you’d be willing.
      Thanks Paul
      May I ask where in Indiana?

    • @paulosborne782
      @paulosborne782 Рік тому

      @@PaulWorldZoom I am in Lexington, Kentucky. However, I cannot use PayPal because they do not record text mails. Any other service is OK.

    • @PaulWorldZoom
      @PaulWorldZoom  Рік тому

      @@paulosborne782 hi paul… you can actually click the super thanks at the bottom of the video… thanks so much for the support…