Which is Better Retirement in Philippines or Vietnam?
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Because of the recent regulation changes regarding retirement visas and extensions for Thailand I am now getting asked a lot about other retirement destinations. How about Cambodia for retirement? How about Philippines for retirement?
It just so happens that we have one of our RetireCheap.Asia members now living in Dalat Vietnam who moved here about eight months ago from the Philippines. Who would be better than him to ask about retirement in the Philippines and why he moved to Vietnam.
So we're gonna sit down with my member Larry and ask him these questions and get some feedback regarding the differences between retirement in the Philippines versus retirement in Vietnam.
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Anthony Bourdain loved Vietnam and said it tugged on his heart to live there. Wish he would have.
@Harvey Weinstein I don't know his personal life or choices. BUT, the best decision I've ever made was to marry a SE Asian woman. Life is good.
My dad was in the war and he said if my mother wasn't pregnant with my sister he would have stayed in Vietnam. He loved the people (the ones not shooting at him) and the country.
I would say based on the pandemic results so far, Viet Nam is a great place to live.
InstaBlaster.
I think vietnam has higher covid case
Great stuff this is back on point of what we need from your channel JC.
JC, this video could not have come at a better time. It cleared up some of my apprehension about visiting Vietnam. Thanks to you and this video, my original travel plans are now back on track. Great interview with an articulate guest .
Same for me. Intending to leave Thailand after 16y, but not sure which of both countries to go to as ive never been there.... This opens perspectives.
Big thanks to Larry, Vietnam is definatly an option great info and thank you JC for putting this interview together.
You're welcome
I'm a filipino citizen, We respect your openion both of you sir, where you like it PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 or VIETNAM🇻🇳 both asian country are so nice.!
Filipinos aren’t Asian. Better check that out my Pacific Islander friend.
One has communism the other ... not sure
I think Philippine will be first place to visit nice people and English widely spoken so it will not be so hard on moving to another country. Still trying to figure which city to visit first Cebu or Davao?
@@somchai9033 saying filipinos aren't asian is also like saying the taiwanese, malaysians and indonesians are not asians as well. 🙄
@@somchai9033 why u said that? we look like indonesian, malaysian, thailand only bec were influence by spanish and americans so that makes us not asian lol
This video is great, back to the quality of your earlier videos.
JC has done it again. Great interview.
Very interesting and honest! LOVE IT!
Great Video! We've not been to Dalat in 15 years, got some family there. Seems like this video is the impetus we needed to make another visit. One thing I do remember though, when there last, in March or April, was pretty hot during the day, but nice at night. Seems like we may like spending some time there for a change.
Thank you for these great information! I usually watch review from the Expats cause I think they would provide independent reviews with no bias from one country over the other.
Very helpful, thanks Larry and JC
Great interview. Your comment of "they like the horn here" was funny. Vietnam keeps coming up in many of the videos I watch as having some great qualities. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome
This was your best video in a while, great guest.
Thanks Steve
Was just having breakfast this morning at restaurant in Chaing Mai. The fellow at the next table had just gotten back from a trip to Vietnam and told me he loved it there. His intention was to pack things up and make the move. As we were talking an Australian retired couple came in and heard us chatting . After many years in Thailand they were on there way to Vietnam also. It was just last week I had mentioned to the staff how quiet it was and they told me business was down 50% from last year and that many of there long time customers had left Thailand. With these TM 30 rules being so strictly enforced many are just quietly packing up and leaving. Very sad because Thailand to me is such a great country and I love it here ,but totally understand the sense of frustration expats are beginning to feel, myself included .
You failed to mention the main reason the majority of expats are leaving Thailand, because they don't have 800,000 baht for a retirement visa.
I love Thailand so much, and it’s going to take a lot for me to upsticks and move, but it’s definitely getting a bit inconvenient with new regs.
Expat Excuses Yes you are correct. The financial requirements are a huge factor for many people. Especially for older retirees whom have been here many,many years. Their pensions are smaller and any nest egg that they had when they first retired has long been depleted. The TM 30 and having to report to immigration every time you leave your residence for longer than 24 hours is more of a nuisance than anything else.
@@expatexcuses3801 no pay no play. No pay no stay.
Missed the other elephant in the room...the Baht
Love it here ... 6 yrs in PI, going on 7 yrs here in Saigon. Glad to see this video!
😎👍
You have a point on that sir regarding the sewage system here in the Philippines but our Government is trying to work on it now and even cleaning the beaches and rivers around Metro Manila.
Hannel M.- Everything in life can be remediated, except people. Philippines has amazing people
Alam mo ba pina alis sila ng Thailand kasi Masyadong marami sila at mag dadala ng sakit... Mas ma ayos kung dun sila sa Vietnam.... Ang mangyari maging pokpokan ang ating bansa... Ok lang kung konting dayuhan ang papasok.... Tingnan mo ang Pattaya sa Thailand...
arzrum My friends lived in the Philippines for two years he was robbed with guns and knives six times in two years he got tired of being robbed and he left to go to Thailand and has been in Thailand for 20 years and never been robbed not one time. I’m sure you have some lovely people but you also have a criminal element and cause problems for foreigners
I'm so conflicted now, i always wanted to live in the Philippines, never knew you have to pay the cops to live in your home, and you can never own a buisness is that true?
Makoto Shimabukuro you can own a business but up to 40% I think
Man this is one of your best videos yet. I'm going to Thailand this February but Vietnam is next on my list.
Thanks
I stumbled across this site....best thing to happen to me in a while. J.C lays it out in a super digestible format. As I turn 66 next April I can pick up my pension and seriously consider a move to Da Lat in Vietnam. Nice to hear the views of Larry and his experiences. Probably going to need some more help and advice prior to taking the plunge.....I now know where to turn to! Thanks to you all on the Channel............. Peter ( U.K )
Excellent video! Thanks guys.
You're welcome
Great interview and info thx a lot 👍
There are so many expat retirees in Sagada Philippines. Climate there is spring-like all year round, no karaoke bars, no crime rate- jails are empty, no pollution- very few cars, low cost of living, laid back life style, full of rolling hills and scenic views. Philippines has more than 7000 islands. Just choose the right place.
Jo Ver sounds very nice so you offer city tour there ?
Ok mr Bobo. Will check safari
He chose Davao of all islands and made his deduction based on that. But yes we advise people to retire somewhere else as foreigners shoot up proprty prices. Having said that, you are welcome for a visit
Thank you for the video!
Love to hear you're talking to Vietnam
Thanks for this vlog, JC😉👌🌳
You're welcome Don
I agree on the cost part. I am from the Philippines and had been to Vietnam 2x plus 2x cancelled trips (due to covid19 ban) for vacation purposes and it's true, your money goes a long way there than in the Philippines. Vietnam vacay for a week is cheaper than say going to Boracay for that same amount of time. The food is great, hotels and flights are way way cheaper, people are great, it's clean and cool weather of the north is amazing. I think it will be a great 2nd home for me and am definitely looking into into it when I retire. Philippines will always be my home but I love Vietnam and would love to go there every vacation time if only they're open now.
Vietnam is in a period of strong economic growth and their income level has been increasing continuously since 10 naem now and shows no sign of stopping. I think in just 10 years, the cost of living in Vietnam will catch up with China and Malaysia in 2022.
then go to vietnam.. no one is forcing you to choose your country..
Well done JC...Thank You!!!
Fantastic video guys, thankyou. We're an Australian family living in the Philippines. Easy to live here with their rolling visas. If we could live in Dalat, which we love, we'd be there tomorrow. Merry Christmas to you both.
Vietnam is the best place in my opinion,my wife has a house in the country and I enjoy the Vietnamese people,very friendly and caring people,I spend about 8 months out of the year in Vietnam and couple months in Thailand and appreciate the countries
can tho long an/and Saigon sometimes and Thailand also
Vietnam is a good place when you’re still a little bit strong.Good food and varieties.
Well done. Great conversation!
I love Vietnamese food especially street food in Saigon and Cho Lon( Chinatown). I can search for a lot of the best food to eat with cheap price. We take the buses to go around Vietnam ( great public transportation)....Dental care is so great in Vietnam!!! Vietnamese dentists are skilled people. I know how to dress properly in Vietnam with bamboo clothes and will never get burned up by the heat😌
Hopefully the long term visa options will return soon.
Good Stuff. JC tells it straight up. (frank)
Great interview, really appreciate how well you describe Vietnam.. got a major kick out of the horn honking comment in comparison to Thailand!!! I spent 4 or 5 months a year in Vietnam '94 to '2004 and then about 5 or 6 months a year in Thailand '04 to 2016 after I met my husband there and bought a condo. Learning to speak vietnamese was a huge plus in being able to enjoy interaction with Viet people and their beautiful culture and romantic spirit! Thailand has the advantage of being able to leave your helmet sitting on your motorcycle and walking away to a city restaurant or a waterfall in the countryside and having no worries about theft... which was definitely not possible in Vietnam when I was there. Always have felt very safe and welcomed in both countries.
Really enjoyed that interview JC
Thanks
Well done JC excellent interview with Larry, some really good points and very well explained, one off your best, thank you JC.
You're welcome Robert
As a Filipino living in Vietnam for almost 7 years, I would agree with some of your comments regarding both countries. Like what JC said, the living expenses and other things vary on which place you have lived in. Vietnam has been my second home and I love it here but still, there's no place like home. When it comes to food, internet connection and security, I would give a thumbs up to Vietnam. But when it comes to natural wonders, nothing beats the beaches and diving spots of the Philippines. Poverty is everywhere in SEA. But yeah, never seen so many beggars on the street of Hanoi and so far no slum areas. I have heard a lot of expats being happy living in Siargao and Dumaguete. I hope you've thought about those places when you were in the Philippines.
Hello, I am Ray in the UK, I was teaching in China and Korea, I am a qualified TEF;/ESL teacher from London, I have lived in the Philippines, and my lady is Vietnamese, she is an English teacher in Vietnam, we may start up a school soon in one of the cites in Vietnam...Regards from Ray ingat.
But for retirement pension or business which country is better? Filipinas or Vietnam? Where the rent it’s cheaper or business better?
Great discussion guys, very interesting. I have links to Cebu where my wife and i own a property so your points regarding the Philippines were accurate, albeit not a negative but more of a factual description. Thanks for this. Bob, New Zealand.
Your welcome Bob
They are indeed accurate description of Davao. The only issue though is they are comparing apples with oranges. Davao city versus a nice province in Vietnam. It is like comparing Ho Chi Minh with Sagada province. But i agree with some of the issues in the Phils such as greasy food etc. It will be better for phil locals if foreigners move to Vietnam instead but you are mostly welcome to visit Phils of course
JC, I always have enjoyed your videos, but this guy isn't the typical EXpat. He has his own Driver, and his business and homes in the states. He's a rich guy.
JC, you are becoming a much better interviewer! Thanks for this great comparison video.
You're welcome.
Great video, I currently live in the Philippines and love it, but plan to take a month trip to Vietnam in 2020.
I currently live in Dumaguete Philippines and will be traveling to Vietnam for the same reasons as your guest, costs of living and food varieties
Hey Paul, Love your channel.
Hey Paul, Love your channel.
@@mikes352 Thank you Mike!
You always come up w/ great content. Most appreciated
I love Vietnam and the Vietnamese people. The last time I was there was in 1967 to 70 during the war.3rd Marine Divison, Da Nang I saw most of South Vietnam all the way up to the DMZ.
Interesting, I registered for the draft and was ready to go. Then Johnson came on the radio and the war was cancelled...
@@TONYSESLCAFE Why would you say that? Johnson was president until 1969. I was sent to Vietnam in February 1970 and returned to the states in February 1971. The war was very much open for business and would remain that way until President Nixon 1975.
Back to Vietnam to meet friendly people. Let's forget the war!
thanks for your vlogg j c . i have followed you for years and your information is so helpful. I lived in thailand for twelve months but with the aussie dollar the way it is i had to go back to Australia . anyway thanks for the help
Hang in there Gordo and keep an eye on the exchange rate. What goes down......... 👆
Very good video JC! I have been to da lot many times I love it there especially when the weather is so hot in Vung tau 👍 have you and nat visited the coffee plantations there they are very interesting and also some very beautiful waterfalls
Nice information.. thank you
Very good ,video JC
Great video. I've spent quite a bit of time in the Philippines, from Luzon down to Mindanao. Most recently, I've had the opportunity to spend some time in Vietnam. I spent 6 months in Ho Chi Minh City while I looked for a more relaxed atmosphere to live. I ended up in Vung Tau about 2 hours southeast of HCMC. I considered Dalat, but the pace of life there was just a little to slow for my tastes. In comparing the two countries, Vietnam has the advantage in infrastructure, internet speed, safety, and food. The Philippines biggest advantage is the language. Almost all Filipinos speak enough English to communicate effectively. The older Filipinos have the least amount of ESL. In the Philippines, if you stay away from the big cities, the lifestyle is better due to the fact you can communicate with the locals better. The dating scene is easier in the Philippines, especially for older expats. If work isn't an issue, then the winner would have to be the Philippines.
If you looking for girls don't move here stay here that's it
After spending quite some time in the Philippines, I now chose Vietnam for the following reasons. Food, safety, infrastructure and cleanliness.
Thanks Marc for the confirmations. That's basically the way I feel as well.
Hi JC,
I really enjoyed this conversation with your guest. It gets my wheels turning about wonderful places to explore in South East Asia. Da Lat seems wonderful in so many ways.
J C , so nice to see you interviewing ex pats again! Been in chiangmai for over 14 years, took your advice & moved to Chang Dao for 1 year, wow an amazing place! Beautiful mountains & amazing locals! Heading to Northern India for 6 mnths just for a nice change of scenery then off to Nepal in the spring! I have my Lady hear & use chiangmai for my home base, once my lady retires we will move out in the country!❤❤❤
You two are great personalities😁👍
Thank you very much.
😎👍 thanks
He's 70? Amazing! Looking healthy!
Great video. Really well summed up guys 👍 subscribed.
Thanks to both of you!
You're welcome
I live in the Philippines and I love it
Awesome Steve! I'm so happy you found a place that you feel comfortable in. Do me a favor though. Watch your back and use your intuition a lot. It's not the same as many other Southeast Asian countries when it comes to their values and that's based upon many things but mostly because of the disparity of wealth. Poverty changes peoples values and there's some downsides add security issues that come along with that.
@jc my part of the philippines, there are exclusive subdivisions and slums, when i lived in glendale CA, not that far is downtown los angeles where people live in cardboard boxes, when i worked at cedar sinai we have a lot of homeless get admitted for ETOH and most have lice, some with scabies, the poorest of the poor in the philippines has a roof in their heads, i haven't heard of mass shootings in the philippines but USA always have it! you seem to love thailand so much so how come expats are leaving in droves? Just because this guy found his paradise in the philippines...each country has its strengths and weaknesses, i don't worry with things i cannot control and i just try to adapt and make the best of each situation, you should be thankful you have a substantial pension coming in versus the common man in the philippines who has to make ends meet with his limited funding!
@@EscapetoThailand Pls tell me you were not fooled by some filipina. Lol. You sound so bitter about Philippines. If you were somewhat, indeed got fooled, I apologize on their behalf. But really, you should always watch your back wherever foreign country you land. It's a common sense.
@@markledesma3251 You are full of crap, Philippines have a lot of homeless too
@@nooneseriously22 Will not be surprised. Majority of Filipinas specially if you as a foreigner is a lot older? will just use your money and spend it on their Filipino bf or husbands
Retire in Vietnam, we have enough people in the Philippines.
Lahat ng tao ay iba iba ng gusto. Respect their choice. Karamihan s mga pilipino napapasubscribe lng s mga channel n puru positive sinasabi about s pinas. Maraming negative s ating bansa kaya tanggapin natin n hndi lahat ng foriegners ay magugustuhan ang ating bansa.
You need birthcontrol
@@Natureandlife8219 : Nobody is disrespecting the guy. Actually we are encouraging him wherever he want to live. Hey! We are living in a free country, go and live wherever you're happy. In fact, good for Philippines as we are over populated already. He can always come back to Philippines for a visit. No problem.
@@markrigsby2425 no, it is your country that needs birth control.
@@navigatorofnone U.S females love killing babies.
Wonderful discussion with Larry. Im a Filipino and have visited Vietnam. I support the comparison guys. Thank you.
I’m 73 years young, been working in China 19 years. But, the government is so strict with visas and working. I was working many years in China. Decided I wanted to come to Vietnam and maybe work FT or PT. I get my rather small pension. I want to come and live. I don’t own property in America and I’m not rich. I speak some Chinese as well. But I wonder if you could give me some ideas where to come settle in Vietnam, live cheap, work teaching in person in Vietnam? I’m very healthy and lastly for now I don’t want to come for a visit. No family or friends in America. Been in China 19 years. Great site you have! Wonderful video with lots of information. Too many young people here posting videos about just playing, and have family supporting them if they need to go home. Ready for Vietnam! Thank you 谢谢你
I love Vietnam and my Vietnamese friends ,,Dalat is peaceful place ,cool and beauriful,nhatrang ,phu quoc ,hoi an ,,Kieu giang ,Hanoi , Vinh,Saigon beautiful places ,I agree dalat is more like a family oriented place 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇸🇽
Dating is much worse in Vietnam. Vietnamese women will not accept larger age gaps and are less interested in western men generally. You are likely to find their real motivation to be with you is as a free English tutor. Further, the cultural gap between US and Vietnam is much greater than that with Philippines which is much more westernized. Further, Philippines has several places which are cooler to live if you want to escape the humidity (e.g. Baguio, Valencia - near Dumaguete, Tagaytay etc). Finally, the "security" guards at shopping malls are just theatre....they are there to make people feel safe rather than to combat would-be terrorists. When was the last time you heard of a bomb/shooting in a Philippine mall? Dallas is much more dangerous.
Cheers for the video
Mate
Great interview. Thank you for the info.👍🏽
I'm down in Phu Quoc at the moment (an island off the far south coast of Vietnam). It's low season, so prices are generally reasonable and not too many tourists around although still popular with Vietnamese tourists. It's kinda sleepy and quiet here (I'm sure it's firing on all cylinders in the high season) and I do enjoy the 'beach resort' feel. The people here have been respectful and kind (none of the passive-aggressive attitude I used to get from some Thais). Vietnamese seem to be quite shy, so it can be difficult to make connections with the locals (not impossible, though). If you have a generally sociable attitude, are polite and respectful you'll find you'll get treated exactly the same.
Temperatures at this time of the year, this far south, vary. When the sun's out it gets very, very hot, but when the rains come (it's on-and-off at the moment) things cool down nicely. I've been here a month, so far, with another month to go, and I'd say it's been about 75/25 sunshine vs rain. But beware that when it rains it can come absolutely bucketing down. Beaches are great, prices are reasonable and smoking is allowed (not everywhere, but much more tolerated than just about anywhere else I've been).
Not really much of a bar scene down here in Phu Quoc (at least, not at this time of year) - it's still around, you just have to go looking (the internet will be your friend). I really like it here. Seems to suit me. I came on a 30-day Tourist Visa and have opted to apply for a further 1-month extension.
@Philip Ford thanks Philip for your feedback. Yes for smokers Vietnam is good compared to other countries as they haven't created laws to protect people from secondhand smoke. For non-smokers not so much.
Can I ask what you're comparing your island to in Thailand? When you say passive aggressive the only place I see that attitude in Thailand is in my, "no-fly zones". Places overrun with tourism creates a whole different attitude of the workers and the perfection and ambience reflects that. In these areas anybody with money becomes a target as most of the workers aren't from the area and only come for money. This changes the values of people. So I was just wondering.
One day I hope to get to the island and check it out because it appears to be one of the places on the coast that doesn't have a large contingent of Russians living there. That again changes the ambience of a place completely. Thanks again for your comments.
@@@EscapetoThailand: Yes, you are right about the 'no-fly zones' in Thailand and perhaps I should have been more specific. I only really came across that 'passive-aggressive' attitude from some Thais in tourist zones. It was noticeable and I did resent it. Here in Vietnam, I haven't yet encountered such a thing - even though this island of Phu Quoc is essentially one big tourist resort. Maybe because it is now low season. Maybe because the place isn't currently overrun with vulgar westerners.
Russia does seem to be a thing here. Most of the hotels and a lot of the signage will feature Vietnamese, English and Russian and I get the feeling that this place was, at some point back aways, a bit of a tropical hideaway for the comrades. How busy with Russian tourists it is in high season, I don't know. At the moment, what other Europeans (I'm English myself) I'm seeing seem to be from all over - Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, and some Scandinavian countries. I don't think I've come across any North Americans - but I'm sure there are some here. The vast majority of other tourists seem to be either Vietnamese, Korean or Chinese.
I only mention the smoking thing because, as a smoker myself, I find it quite liberating not be censured at every turn. I'm not defending the habit, just the fact that for once (and probably not for much longer) here is a land where smoking does not lead to some kind of social exclusion to the status of a leper. But I'm European, so I would never smoke around children or in spaces where my second-hand smoke would be likely to cause others discomfort. It' a matter of good manners and self-awareness.
I do recommend Phu Quoc - the three-island cable car ride at the far south of the island is well-worth checking out (quite stunning, actually, on a good weather day) and there are plenty of markets (including the famous night market in Duong Dong Town) and shopping options. I haven't lacked for anything here, even though it's not a bustling urban hub. Taxis are plentiful and trustworthy, the people are generally very nice, polite and respectful. Service is above average if not outstanding. Vietnam is trying hard and is on its way to much greater things.
Hey JC, I started watching your videos from my home in Cambria, California about 5 years ago, fast forward to today, I'm living here in Phuket, I'm on the retirement extension. I'm getting a bit restless here in Thailand. I'm thinking about Viet Nam. Was the name of this place Da Lat? Thanks for the inspiration and keep on making videos.
Yes Mike it was. If you enjoy the beaches though I suggest you also check out Danang. It's a very livable city with great beaches. And I think you'll find the attitude and costs quite different compared to Phuket Thailand.
Nha Trang, Vietnam, is quite a reasonable beach city. It is much more compact than Phuket. It is easy to find an apartment within walking distance of the beach from about $200 a month on up. The taxis use meters and are honest. No arguing with them over prices like one has to do with tuk tuk drivers in Phuket.
Good video!!!
Your conversation was very helpful. I also like Vietnam.
Great interview JC. Hope in the future you’ll revisit Philippines again and do a comparison series.
You're not welcomed to Philippines anymore...
No please don't let them visit our country again. They are not welcome anymore! And we don't like this old men retiring here.
I hope everyone goes to Vietnam or Thailand..the filipines is Paradise. Lots of people speak English and use the dollar..I will always visit Cambodia Thailand and Vietnam but my home will always be in the filipines.. everyone should do their research and spend time in the place they chose before making a big move.. before you sign a lease live there a few months to see what kind of Neighbors you have. Filipines people are famous for noisy roosters,barking dogs and karaoke parties all night and sometimes four or five nights a week..try it first to see if you like it..the smaller coastal towns that the tourists have not found are cheap and wonderful..some are just a couple of hours from a big city like Cebu.. research, research, research is the key..most everything is on the internet..
Good advice Richard. Yes everybody has different opinions and criteria.
People make their choice I believed after they’ve been to the country. Vietnam did not ask people to come retiring anyway but Vietnam is gradually restoring its once status as “Jewel of the Far East”. British people are moving to Vietnam in trove and the European also. They are taking up all the spots while the American asking questions.
Some people wants a quiet place and you cannot find it when you live in the city especially in manila. They can find a quiet place in the provinces it is more fresh air, not much jeep, or pollution. Anyway im from the philippines :)
missy agatha ..where do you live now? What town in the filipines are you from?
@@richardhowe4140 my province is in isabela from the north. But i'm currently in manila.
Great insight.
Great ideas there Cheapjc
Thanks for the information. I am going to keep it in mind. I am moving to Baguio Philippines to relax in my retirement years now. But Dalat looks like a wonderful place also. I am going to make sure I travel there and check it out too. What a beautiful view from your friends place there! From what he says the weather there is very nice also. I have lived in Los Angeles California all my life, I am 63 yrs old now, retired for just about 2 yrs now and taking care of my elderly father. When he is gone I want to get the heck out of this state and move to a comfortable place weather wise where I can enjoy being outdoors and doing things without extreme heat. Thank you for the great video!
The weather in Dalat is similar to that in Baguio.
@ExpertChess Yes
@@aicsusa dont stay in Baguio. Its not good there, too much poverty, too much begging, theres security checks in malls which will be very troublesome for you. You might see guards with guns very frequently which will make you feel unsafe, the variety of food is limited, too many pickpockets, too many scammers. Basically dont retire in PH. Go vietnam thailand or cambodia. Its better there. Saves you time and effort of complaining these kinds of things few years down the road. So dont stay in PH.
Badoodles LoL where did you get this nonsense from? Have you ever been there? My wife is filpina! We have never had these problems or seen what you are talking about when we are there. I have been there many times and traveled all over asia in the last 30 years. Honestly I would be happy to see guards with guns, no one is stupid enough to try to take them on so it would be safer in my opinion when they are there. We see armed guards here in Los Angeles California all the time too. Not sure why the armed guards would bother you, unless you are doing something illegal! :-) I appreciate law enforcement putting their lives on the line for our safety! I have worked with law enforcement agencies for decades and none of them have been bad people to work with they are very accommodating if you are not doing anything wrong. BTW we also have homeless people in California as does the rest of the world who beg for money as they have nothing else to do to put food on their table. I have spent my life helping kids in poor areas by building youth centers for them and I have them run by good church people. We have saved thousands of kids from joining gangs and loosing their lives at a young age to drugs and violence. Because of the help they get at the centers they are led on the right path to success and become a great contribution to society. Maybe you need to re-evaluate your thoughts about life on this earth. Thanks for your input! Try to be more positive in your thinking! God bless you all!
AICS USA if you watched the video...he just narrated what this two old man says...they complained too much about the philippines...kind of sarcasm if i am not mistaken...peace to you!
Very helpful, interesting and well done interview.
great information you provided
Great video. Reekay Velez, now, you promoting Vietnam.
Anyway there no good to place to live in always good and bad it's up to you how u adjust yourself though.
My wife and I prefer cooler weather so we want to visit Dalat. We could live there and occasionally take the bus to Nha Trang and hit the beach for a few days.
Thanks for the sharing the comparison...you got some points about Philippines.. I do wanna visit Vietnam soon my bucketlist
If you're are a retiree and currently living in Philippines then you should move to Vietnam too.
@@reignheart2908 .. as a filipino still living in US been going to Philipines 3-4 times a year,,going to be retire soon. I never thought about it to retire in vietnam..but I thought about Thailand and Malaysia..
Thank you gentlemen, as a Vietnamese left the country 40 year plus, I can wait to go back at least for visit.
One reason I would pick PI is there is a Veteran Administration medical center there.
@John Dziki. Really where is this John, I'm a veteran with a house in Cebu?
www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=682
John it makes me sad to hear someone would spend many years in an inferior living situation waiting for the time they eventually get sick. Just my opinion but I'd rather try to travel there when or if I eventually needed the VA and the rest of my time enjoying every minute and savoring my surroundings somewhere I personally liked more.
@@EscapetoThailand it seems your mind is already closed towards the philiippines; so there you go, whatever it is, you would always put the philippines down...in any case, we don;'t need you here...younger foreigners are now finding the philippines - not old ones like you...
@@jasonflores4250 ..exactly these stupid dumb expats do not know what they are talking about...we do not need them in our country...Philippines still the best country in Asia.....look at him he looked so dumb stupid...
True, it depends where you live in the Philippines. I also lived in Thailand for 9 years. I learned to love Thailand and its people, but there's no place like home. I simply love the climate, the safety, and everything. I am from Baguio by the way.
JC Great Video. Such valuable information. So true what Larry says about the Philippines 🇵🇭. Natural beauty but more expensive than the rest of Southeast Asia. I’m hooked on your channel
Thanks Dave
You need much more data to say Philippines is more expensive than the rest of SEA. Because there are huge prices ranges in neighborhoods, just like in your country.
Dalat is a beautiful small city,can be busy with Tourists,my wife and I live in Nha Trang on the coast and we have a coffee farm 20km out of Dalat and it is great to go to the farm and catch up with her family.Vietnam is a beautiful country,nice people who enjoy life.Great choice.
I prefer living by the ocean but so many places by the ocean in Southeast Asia are so hot. Do you find that it gets tiring being in such a warm climate? I suppose you can always go up to the farm to cool off.
For single expats, dating is a central issue. I've seen other expats visit both the PI and Vietnam and agree with all the points made in this video in relation to food, cleanliness, safety etc. However, they said that for dating and long-term relationships the PI was preferable in large part because of the language issue. For many expats, that issue superseded all the others. One guy hinted that after finding a Filipina in the PI, the expat could move to Vietnam bringing his Filipina with him.
I think the winning combination is to take a Filipina to live in Vietnam and head to Thailand as needed for medical and dental care.
What about a visa for a Filipina in Vietnam?
@@mln2963 Vietnam and Philippines are both ASEAN countries so her visa should be as easy or easier than yours. I have no first hand knowledge; just an assumption.
@@kelbat1961 filipina nurse is best for you lots of filipina nurses all over the world just kidding 😁
@@cecillepenalosa1306 I agree LOL
as Buckeroo Banzai once said, "Wherever you go, there you are"
Very nice.
Thanks for a very informative interesting interview I really love the idea of moving to Asia and Vietnam is on top of my choices list I currently live in the UK a retired psychiatric nurse on a pension and your channel is helping me decide thanks again
We can't compare each other because it's country have there own policy and uniqueness just saying my personal opinion tnx
True. Philippines and Vietnam have flaws and no country is perfect.
I'm a Filipino and I'm glad that some foreigners love to live here either for retirement or for some reasons.
Excellent interview and insights JC, Thanks! At 9:25 Larry's and your comments about the levels of poverty and beggars in the Philippines, and how in in Dalat you've not seen that, caused me to reflect on the often overwhelming number of Homeless and beggars I encounter daily in the U.S. (Often more than I encountered in India) and poverty now approaching the levels I used to see other 'Developing' counties and I question if 'development' in the U.S. is still in decline.
Three basic reasons for this. #1 Sanctuary cities. #2 Public assistance programs providing free money. #3 Illegal immigrants taking jobs that the poorest American used to do.
@@jasonjames4254 All factors indeed, but from what I see, and when I ask the homeless in Portland, and much of the West Coast what is the main cause 'cheap drugs ' is given as the largest contributor, Mental Illness #2, Barriers to employment for low-skilled and older Americans and unaffordable/restrictive housing at next.
What I experience and struggle with every day was not really an issue in Malaysia, Japan and Thailand.
@Joe Doe Did you spend time in Vietnam, China or former Soviet Bloc countries in the 80's, 90's or 2000s? I saw some of it and I'm not sure the 'shared misery' and no promise of something better was ever good.
@Joe Doe spot on - the USA is rapidly becoming an oligarchy along the Russia model - with their help.
@Joe Doe Thanks for the opinion, and I would be interested in what ways Communism is better in practice?
When I look at the U.S. and how the state where I live (arguably the most Marxist-Socialist leaning state in the U.S.) has become a non-sustainable option, largely due to failed socialist programs and corruption under a common belief system and therefore looking at migrating to Third-World countries.
From what I personally have seen in the Soviet Union before it collapsed, and what I've seen in China, Cambodia, Laos and Burma, an in Central and South America, when compared to comparable "Capatiolist" countries such as the U.S., HongKong, Thailand, Malaysia and much of Western Europe, I've not seen much to suggest a better standard of living or a more happy population. In Fact what I saw corruption, enslavement and general levels of misery for most except the greedy and corrupt at the top were in many ways much worse under communist regimes.
Guyana was a country I've spent a fair bit of time in and personal had friends who worked for the former President and P.M. whom I've had chats with, both of whom grew up under communism and are pretty communist in much of their social and political beliefs. Before Guyana (one of the last countries to adopt Soviet Style Communism) had its soft Communis revolution it had the highest standard of living in the Caribbean and South American, a good educational system, good economic growth and was one of the safest countries in South America. But in not much more than a decade under communism, the country much like Venezuela became the second poorest country in the western hemisphere with rampant crime, corruption growing class and racial tensions, and skyrocketing suicide, addiction and murder rates, and all that for an option that people were led to believe would reduce inequity, poverty and improve overall standard of living, and I see similar trends in the U.S. I'm still looking for the answers as to the why's and Hows Communism in practice would be better in the U.S. or anywhere?
My Auntie lives there. The weather is like Seattle, Wa minus the rains. Great place to live if you like mild weather. Hue and Da Nang are another mellow cities to live.
Now I am considering Vietnam as an option. I will give it a visit to see how are things over there. Thanks to both of you!
I has live here fore 3 years,grate place
You're welcome John
U dont want to retire to your own country because when you are old the govt of yours using the retirement for your house care health when u are so much older. If your retirement was consumed you will release in you dont know where to go. so enjoy the asian country you want to stay for the rest of your life.
All of this is very interesting and cheerful except for one problem, how do you retire in Vietnam when there is no such thing as a retirement visa. Folks be very careful of the information coming off these videos.
vietnam really does look like a great place to live, make your social security count, get out of your comfort zone
Yes, you need to explore to decide what fits you. Only a few years myself and had to spread them out. Ended up 5 canadian winters elsewhere to investigate since 2010. Only enough time to fall in love with the people in 4 countries. Thailand, Lao's, Cambodia and Vietnam. Best liked always relates to time to explore (usually visa limitations). Retiring soon and Philippines, Burma, Indonesia. and Malaysia still need to be explored. Burma, Tibet and Nepal. It's all about have much time you can afford to spend and the $ to find the best option for you. Lots of good info JC.
Thanks Bill
I think Malaysia is underrated, but you'll pay a bit more for your beer.
@@stevenoliver9728 I've heard that. And if somebody was thinking about a return airfare ticket next winter, what city would you suggest?
@@billvanveen7796 As a travel hub, Bangkok is the most convenient. It's cheap to travel from there to the neighboring countries.
Hi JC, very nice blog about Vietnam. About the comment below about hospitals: What health insurance to you have in Thailand? Maybe you already have a vblog about that issue? Or maybe there is one coming up? That would be very important information for us who plan to retire in Thailand (or other country in asia).
Andreas check out my video here ua-cam.com/video/c0Ayw2kNhOo/v-deo.html
I visited Dalat on a day tour so I didn't get a good feel for the city but it is higher elevation and cooler. My Filipina friend is an engineer at a furniture company in Na Trang, not so far from there and I spent 10 days there. I found enough English speakers to get by but it was a challenge. It is quieter, cleaner, and better infrastructure than the Philippines where I have lived for 4 years.
I hope Vietnam doesn’t end up attracting the wrong type of expat, as it does seem to be the best option in south east Asia.
yea, hopefully they all just stay in Thailand
I don't think that will happen, when they find out it's not a place for sexpats.
It’s good to hear ur advice I am 2years from retiring I want to move to Asia I love thiland but I would love to visit vetnan I will be listening to u Anthony
nice vid ,
Thanks