Why Americans Are Moving to Philippines in 2025
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- 🚀 Why Are Americans Moving to the Philippines in 2025? 🇵🇭
More and more Americans are packing their bags and heading to the Philippines-and for good reason. Imagine a life where rent is a fraction of what you'd pay in the U.S., meals cost less than your morning coffee, and stunning tropical beaches are just a short trip away. Sounds like a dream? For thousands of expats, it’s their new reality.
The cost of living in the Philippines is up to 72% lower than in the U.S., making it the perfect destination for retirees, digital nomads, and those who just want to escape the daily grind. Beyond affordability, the warmth of Filipino culture, English-speaking locals, and thriving expat communities make settling in easier than ever. Add in world-class healthcare, modern conveniences, and a booming economy full of business opportunities, and you’ll start to understand why this Southeast Asian paradise is more than just a vacation spot-it’s home.
In this video, we’ll explore:
✅ Why the Philippines is a top choice for Americans in 2025
✅ How you can live comfortably on a budget while enjoying a high-quality lifestyle
✅ The perks of the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) for long-term living
✅ The best cities and beaches for expats looking to settle down
✅ The real experiences of foreigners who have made the move
If you’ve ever wondered what life in the Philippines is REALLY like, this is the video you need to watch.
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coming soon, will be retiring there this year.
Us too!
We will be seeing you there. Planning a vacation over the summer. My son lives there with his wife.
Move to P.I with a family of 4; an awesome move; more relaxed, kids are more chilled; and we have a quality of life.
Geez i chuckled when Brian stated " Phil. weather no ice just in your drinks..." 😅😊🆒👍🤗
Thank you for good review here in BGC ..living here in BGC since 2005 thank you for positive review of our country Philippines❤🎉
The Philippines had been underestimated for so long but now is the time, for people around the globe to know that our country is the best place to live life to the fullest.
If you're rich. A lot of our own kababayan can't even afford their monthly groceries and bills let alone live in a utopia like BGC. So advice. Don't move here if you don't have a stable income enough to pay for your everything.
I been to the Philippines in 2019 & 2023.. I love it there.. I plan to move to the Philippines in the near future.. 🙂🙂
Bought one way tickets yesterday will be there next month 😊
Family of 4
Love Ph, I just spent a month exploring a few places. I went to Manila, Bacolod & Boracay, I also visited BGC when I was in Manila and I'll say that BGC is not really the true feeling or experience of The Philippines as it's built up corporation city.. So Far Bacolod was my favourite place, I am going to visit some other places at the end of this year, on my next trip. I am planning my escape from the UK though some stuff you say resonates.
My property tax went up $100 a month so now my outlay is over $1000 a month on property tax and homeowners insurance. When my son graduates next year, we are on the way.
BRIANTHELION
U r a poet bro. keep up the good work. 👊 😀
No Lie’in Brian ! Thanx for sett’in everything straight with The prestige Life in Philippines !!
An inspiration to many who are really crossing the pond. God Bless Brian.
one of the changes in the Philippines can offer to foreigners especially from 1st world countries is the slower pace of life. i think filipinos laid back lifestyle is the reason why the self destructive side of hustle culture didn't really take off in philippines
I wouldn't say it's slower. Many people live a brutal life here
Well said, Brian.
Thanks for your comment about 🇵🇭 and kindness of Pilipino, smile 😊😊🤗😘😉❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏
More American moving here I have a neighbor he is from OHIO & New jersey
Dude I've been here for years other guys been here longer than me where you been it's been going on since the 80s
What can you say about living in the Philippines??
Live your life, where you aren't always chasing it. Life is short. We thank you Mr Brian, for your fashion our country.The Philippines. 🇵🇭💕👪🏝️😊
Welcome
I feel you Passport Bro! Jealous of these 300 000+ US Americans move permanently in the Philippines. I am stuck inside the house icy cold snow 🥶 Seattle Washington, USA. My American Dream is Dead! I thought Hawaii is paradise, now becoming poor US. Mainlanders and Natives homeless camps. Trying to retire back to the Philippines, as soon as the Federal government give my SS money $, renew my US. passport and become Dual citizen. 😢 🇵🇭 🇺🇸
What is happening in the USA? Do you think it will get worse in the years to come?
@christianpunzalan6283 after living in USA for 50+ years, yes it is getting worse. 500+ mass shootings just last and every year. Even kids in schools killed, churches, people in super markets, street corners, parades, sidewalks, gang lootings at stores, ect. not safe from killers. Porch pirates thieves men and women stealing packages in front of homes. Police do not respond from reports of thieves, low priorities. Thousands of homeless camps people on the streets with drugs and mental problems. Watch You Tube?
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Hi Brian, I can really see your channel growing if you do video introduction of condos or apartments there in BGC, It would help alot of tourists or expats find a place there in BGC,Thanks!
Brian, when will you be live streaming again?
You said it all Brian! Great and factual narrative… people let’s not passed this travel and see opportunities for yourselves
My biggest concern is people moving in and displacing the native population.
I'm in Canada and i can't afford anything because rich people bought Vancouver, from other countries.
The reason people want to leave is because of what we will do to them. So think about them as well, they are suffering already.
I can't wait to retire there.
Brian but you said don’t come.
Phillies paradise in this world
Brian just made it to Makati I’d like to ketchup soon
BGC here i come
You can breathe there. My son has been there for over a decade. You can vacation all the time and afford it.
It's funny that many nations throw shade and mock the Philippines yet somehow old people want to retire here
@@Mjolnher9 Philippines has its ups and downs; but, overall steadily improved throughout the years; just relocated here 2023 with family of 4. Will be getting our dual citizenship in case Western countries goes south.
@havenpersonalcare7968 western countries a million times more advanced than Philippines. It's a growing country but slow
@@Mjolnher9 totally agree; but the slower pace of life is all in for us; lived in the fast pace; including military of 25 years and running businesses; I do appreciate all of it, but for now, a realistic, simple, and low cost living is the way forward. All the best!
I read a comment from the other vlogger (I forgot the name of the commenter) and it says like this: "The Philippines is the US 51st State with a Southeast Asian Nation price." Base! How about that? 😂
@@InfiniteGoodness was a U.S territory from 1898-1946; most of the laws mirrors the U.S. absolutely right..
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These are some of the errand of my neighbor a US expat living in Davao 19 yrs and counting! He said nowadays their pension( he’s married to Filipina ) their pensions cannot survive them to these days ! Everything g are skyrocketing in the US a non stop just like a rocket or missile! Lol
Go to tawi tawi Island someday.
No way I would go there, too dangerous.
You're sooo right. Living in the USA is stressful, people are rude and getting disrespectful with each other. Just the other day, a car was in the middle of the road, I honked, he gave me that look, gave me the finger and started swearing. Would you encounter that in the Philippines or other countries?
You honked. Maybe try being considerate. That can happen in any other country
@@janreldelacruz1674 I'm the one should be considerate? The traffic light was green, the driver was holding up the traffic and there were a lot of cars behind him
Its not cheap in the Philippines. Most of you will get sick if you live in the provinces during the wet season.
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50 hours to afford a one bedroom is true!
Are there a lot of mosquitoes in BGC and other insects or bugs?
Not only mosquitoes also they have a lot of HIV are you happy now, do not come in our beloved country if you perfect person 😂😂
There are more rats in New York and London ad compared to the whole of the Philippines😂
in New York, Chicago, Paris and London there are bunch of cockcroach and rats roaming around the cities.
Oh god you are treating the philippines like so backward. Get out from your place and see the world before life retires you, you've been living the life in the 18th century.
@leonilopatubo3526 there are no mosquitoes in PH? What about dengue?
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We don’t need a Ryan Reynolds’ personality just to have a 400 million dollars lawsuit 😅. We’re ok with decent and sense of humor .
Tired of being stuck here in Michigan, even with money Or not the most of it. Bgc is the exit strategy.
Because you’ve been telling them please don’t come! Now they’re coming.
Yes and they look like YOU.
America is a shot country. The dream is dead. Brian and I are both from Portland.
elon musk is moving in also!😂
If you came from US. YOU ARE RICH but if you are local you cannot afford to live in abundant here
Also could you mention we should buy BUSINESS CLASS Airfare because economy sucks real bad !
You’re not wrong brother but I’m a man of the people so I fly poverty class 🤑
im too poor to not fly in Economy 😅
Could it be you told them not to come? Hahaha
I sent your videos to my worst enemy 😂
You know you are being ripped off here, but unfortunately we accept it until you do what Brian did ✈️
This is fake news! Do you even have any statistics to your claim? Did you get your information from either country or this is simply your way to get money from UA-cam?
He's living it, what could be better than that, and who needs a statistic that could be manipulated/fake also?
You make it sound like a paradise my country but actually, it's not. Price are getting higher and higher, my poor people are suffering. Sometimes, I blame the foreigners for being here raising all the prices because of them. We as locals are being affected 😔 I don't know if Philippines will become Hawaii. People will be homeless and can't afford everything. Rich people gets everything. What a shame....
I so agree with this. I hope that content creators also are thinking how the locals suffer. I don't want to blame foreigners but to be honest they are also one of the main reasons why the prices are so high for the locals to afford. 🥺🥺🥺
Maybe you're right. I was just there in the Philippines and stayed in BGC. It seems the price of foods at the restaurant in BGC was about the same as in the USA. The rent, the housing, utilities maybe getting expensive in the Philippines too. Am I right or wrong?
Also there are maybe a lot of job less in the Philippines too. Still a lot of Filipinos are leaving the Phils for job opportunities.
@@christianpunzalan6283 it's all because of the greed of the rich. They keep on pushing those prices high and there lame excuse is we are not their target market. Yes we are not the target market and we are fully aware of that. We are not delusional that we can afford. But the sad part is it has a domino effect on the locals. It widens the gap between the poor and the rich. The high cost of basic commodities here are getting insane for the locals to afford.
This is a Marcos and Wife Propaganda!!
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