I Left The U.S and Retired Early in The Philippines - Here's How...

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024

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  • @TheSavvyExpat
    @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +7

    🇵🇭 FREE MASTERCLASS: learn.thesavvyexpat.com/masterclass-video-3-blueprint

    • @ryanap
      @ryanap 4 місяці тому +1

      hey bro. filipino american. us army veteran. 100%. could use your help in my move to the PI.

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  4 місяці тому +1

      @@ryanap Hey brother, shoot me an email at evan@thesavvyexpat.com and I'll see what I can do for you.

    • @ryanap
      @ryanap 4 місяці тому

      @@TheSavvyExpat thank you will do. God bless

  • @daviddarden1915
    @daviddarden1915 6 місяців тому +10

    Having lived in the Philippines 🇵🇭 at Clark Air Base back in the day in 1991. I always thought of retirement in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Now age 62 now. I am a widower, my children are grown. Getting close to retirement. Eventually using the American Military 🪖 Philippines 🇵🇭 sponsored SRRV program. So, soon hopefully to make this happen. Thank you for this video.

  • @Mariel-Aureen
    @Mariel-Aureen 7 місяців тому +51

    I know so many Filipinos want the American dream and here I am wanting to move back. 😢

    • @spiritedgarage
      @spiritedgarage 7 місяців тому +5

      Same

    • @Rebewfloda
      @Rebewfloda 7 місяців тому +9

      What for dreams ?Life can be hard of all place of this planet US ?a lot of homeless over 55 Millions have not Healthy insurance?some life in the Car 🚗 🎉

    • @janettet2688
      @janettet2688 7 місяців тому +4

      I wish I can find a Philippines born US citizen who retire early in Philippines in UA-cam I need info

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +5

      Same here, that was the case with us too.

    • @errolcoxx
      @errolcoxx 7 місяців тому

      @@janettet2688that is me and my wife we are less than 30yo moving and retiring in metro Manila next month with our cat and dog! Wish us luck!

  • @323ddg
    @323ddg 7 місяців тому +10

    I think parting your hair on the side, clean cut business-style, would look fabulous on you

  • @Spy-hp8ki
    @Spy-hp8ki 7 місяців тому +9

    I guess the "American Dream" is to save money, leave the country, and live like kings and queens.

  • @LennefalkStudios
    @LennefalkStudios 6 місяців тому +2

    Hugely inspiring, considering relocating to Manila after a decade in north Asia, and this sounds amazing 🌆😊

  • @johnramos3335
    @johnramos3335 7 місяців тому +8

    Can you do some interview with retired military and share their experience.

    • @setha360
      @setha360 6 місяців тому +2

      Dazel TV youtube is a retired military even shows tricare in PI

    • @maeaeiaeoaio701
      @maeaeiaeoaio701 Місяць тому

      Look up some UA-cam videos that has ex US Military who have moved in the Philippines.

  • @Ram.73
    @Ram.73 7 місяців тому +8

    Mike from That Philippine Life just had recent video in regards to rental in Dumaguete. You can rent a whole house with 2-3 bedrooms for $600 and across the street is a beach.

    • @davidtoro4218
      @davidtoro4218 7 місяців тому

      that is wasting money. With that, you start to build your house. or pay to own a house

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +1

      Very affordable prices however Dumaguete doesn’t seem like it has much to offer. I’ll have to visit myself tho.

    • @sincman
      @sincman 7 місяців тому +1

      Ya but it's Dumaguete. That's comparing prime rib to a Big Mac

    • @keith4826
      @keith4826 7 місяців тому +1

      @@davidtoro4218 you will not own the land your house is built on 🤔

    • @ColoniaMurder20
      @ColoniaMurder20 7 місяців тому +1

      here my province in Davao City.. you could rent below 200$ with very cheap food especially fruits since its main agriculture province in Davao City.

  • @user-id1xg3ut5w
    @user-id1xg3ut5w 6 місяців тому +2

    Moving to Uganda is cool weather here and cost of living is cheap too

  • @MattSchreier-ox8bw
    @MattSchreier-ox8bw 7 місяців тому +4

    Hi Evan this is the second time that I am sending a comment on your videos. I tried to get the 15 helpful steps on moving to the Philippines and put my name and email in and I got a email that says that this is a private site and I could not access it. I sent a comment to you about this and never received a reply. I asked JJ the lonely bull in Asia questions 4 different times on his channel and he replied every time. I subscribed to your UA-cam channel and I thought you would treat your subscriber better than this. There are many other UA-camrs that I subscribe to that have always responded to my comments. This is important to me because I am planning on staying in BGC for 6 months and Thailand for 6 months when I leave the United States soon.

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +3

      Hi Matt, sorry about that. I don't always see all of the comments that come through on my channel and I try my best to respond to them all. Here's the link to our 15 step checklist - learn.thesavvyexpat.com/checklist-steps
      If you have any issues with this link, please shoot me an email evan@thesavvyexpat.com

  • @kahawaiihele
    @kahawaiihele 7 місяців тому +6

    Central location and ease of travel throughout Asia, makes the PI a great place especially Manila. Personally, I can only handle larger cities for a short period, but I do choose to homebase in BGC for the reasons cited, central in the PI and BGC is a quick shot to NAIA. From here, you can hit everywhere from Seoul and Tokyo up north, to Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Min, Singapore/Kuala Lumpur, down to Jakarta. Any of these place can be $200 USD or less, some a good bit less. Heck a quick roundtrip to Taiwan, or Hong Kong is right around $100 USD.

    • @gandalfstormcrow8439
      @gandalfstormcrow8439 7 місяців тому

      😬 you really want to fly over the Pacific Ocean for $50?😂

    • @kahawaiihele
      @kahawaiihele 6 місяців тому +1

      @@gandalfstormcrow8439 huh?

    • @gandalfstormcrow8439
      @gandalfstormcrow8439 6 місяців тому

      @@kahawaiihele 😌 sorry, boss, the joke is I'd feel safer flying in a plane that has plenty of gas money

    • @kahawaiihele
      @kahawaiihele 6 місяців тому

      @gandalfstormcrow8439 I have a feeling you fly nowhere. You font know what your talking about.

  • @rabukan5842
    @rabukan5842 7 місяців тому +5

    You are right about Dumaguete. There are now too many expat Vloggers there who keep selling the idea of retiring to Dumaguete, which is, IMHO, making it a place to not retire to. My fiancee is from there, and we are very concerned that it's grown way too fast and is now much more expensive (and increasingly so) with too much traffic. Because of this, we might have to go elsewhere to get away from all that.

    • @dsrrellgriffith1161
      @dsrrellgriffith1161 6 місяців тому

      Dumaguete is dirty, stay away

    • @johnconstantinelegaspi2790
      @johnconstantinelegaspi2790 5 місяців тому +1

      try other cities within Metro Manila, like Valenzuela or Caloocan, or Bulacan province. The quality of air is better, Valenzuela is like a province but within NCR and has great ammenities and peaceful.

  • @baithoven8728
    @baithoven8728 7 місяців тому +4

    The main problem as far as i am aware of, with those yearly or quarterly renewable insurances is, that on renewal, if you fell sick while you where covered with some kind of chronic, or long treatment condition, they(and of course all other insurance companies) will treat it as preexisting condition.
    If that treatment is expensive, your premiums will go bonkers or you may not be able to get insured at all anymore, if you cannot cover that.

    • @davidtoro4218
      @davidtoro4218 7 місяців тому

      usa expats are crazy they think they are millionares and they don know that they have a pension monthly not more only that,they dont work in a company in the phillipines

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +2

      True, that’s very important to consider

    • @lulucastillo7269
      @lulucastillo7269 7 місяців тому

      That is my concern the medical expense….

  • @apoloestrada2908
    @apoloestrada2908 17 днів тому

    Thanks for the video, my monthly budget is $1500 and I live in Tunasan, Muntinlupa City 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.

  • @noname-yk9oi
    @noname-yk9oi 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing this video. It's been very helpful...

  • @abpantaleov
    @abpantaleov 7 місяців тому +4

    Nice topic 😊👋

  • @dustinquinton
    @dustinquinton 7 місяців тому +3

    $1,500.00/month in GBC! My budget is going to be $2,340.00/month in Cebu or Dumagete. That includes housing ($700) ,utilities ($235) , transportation ($150), health insurance/dental/vision ($175), visa($30) phone ($50) and $1,000.00 for food/entertainment.
    I will still have plenty of money left over.
    And yes, I commented on this video for someone to respond back if I’m budgeting correctly?

    • @michaeljakeusman
      @michaeljakeusman 7 місяців тому +3

      traffic is worse in cebu. im assuming your in IT park. its a "bubble city" but its a small bubble. to get places, the traffic is on par with manila. now if youre asking for if youre bugeting correctly, i can only say this. if you can afford it then its good. as you adjust, you will find cheaper places. just stick to the rule, if you feel youre getting ripped off, then you might probably are. just find better options.

    • @dustinquinton
      @dustinquinton 7 місяців тому +1

      @@michaeljakeusman thanks for the reply.

    • @GUITARTIME2024
      @GUITARTIME2024 4 місяці тому

      You're overpaying rent.

    • @GUITARTIME2024
      @GUITARTIME2024 4 місяці тому

      ​@@michaeljakeusmanmight probably. Texan, I guess.

  • @TheTimelapseTraveler
    @TheTimelapseTraveler 7 місяців тому +3

    Nice interview. When are you doing one with me? I'm going back to NYC soon, so don't miss that chance! 😎

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +1

      Hey man, can you shoot me an email so that we can get together?
      Evan@thesavvyexpat.com

    • @user-id1xg3ut5w
      @user-id1xg3ut5w 6 місяців тому

      Hello try Uganda for your retirement too the weather and cost of living is cheap too.

    • @cordapio7478
      @cordapio7478 4 місяці тому

      @@user-id1xg3ut5w , wtf, you’re here again? You’re all over UA-cam bro? Are you a bedridden person with all of your time spends in commenting on various social media outlets? Lol 🤪😩😩😩🤬🤬🤬

  • @siscointernational
    @siscointernational 7 місяців тому +2

    Panglao is nice and Bohol is beautiful in general. Make sure you visit Boracay, especially the areas away from White Beach. Puka Beach and Newcoast are really cool.

    • @user-id1xg3ut5w
      @user-id1xg3ut5w 6 місяців тому

      Hi Uganda try moving to Uganda too the weather here and cost of living is cheap too

    • @marianeil6630
      @marianeil6630 5 місяців тому

      Boracay is beautiful, it's a paradise, just take etrike in seeing the whole boracay, it's cheaper to ride, visit the keyhole area, very impressive and spectacular.

  • @keepingupwithmrsk
    @keepingupwithmrsk 5 місяців тому

    Looking forward to my retirement too and because of my husband, I’m retiring in Pinas too! I’ve been living in USA for about 44yrs now, born and raised in Cavite. So I know how it feels to move back to the Philippines and lives the life of queen for me. First of all, I cannot wait to have someone prepare my food for me. But on the other hand, I can’t wait to do some charity work for our kababayan there in Pinas. May I know the place you did this interview in BGC?

  • @dsrrellgriffith1161
    @dsrrellgriffith1161 6 місяців тому +2

    The whole key is health insurance or big money saved for emergency, that is the number 1 problem for expats here in cebu. So many have to return to USA cause of no money and health insurance

    • @waisinglee1509
      @waisinglee1509 6 місяців тому

      It always comes down to medical expenses. Always. One may be in good health in their sixties but, if things go downhill in the later years, the medical expenses will ramp up.

    • @marianeil6630
      @marianeil6630 5 місяців тому

      Anywhere you go, you need money, so stay healthy, or get Travel Health Insurace

  • @jnsa9454
    @jnsa9454 5 місяців тому

    JJ talk about the "enough" factor. You took a cut in pay but the option to relocate was better. Talk thru that process to let go instead of chasing the money only.

  • @mar-rosesadventuresabroad5911
    @mar-rosesadventuresabroad5911 6 місяців тому

    I love watching videos like this. It's very inspiring. I want to retire early too and live back in the Philippines.

  • @mochapoundcake
    @mochapoundcake 7 місяців тому +2

    5:34 This may just be the push I need to retire now. We’ll know soon enough. 😁

  • @sincman
    @sincman 7 місяців тому +2

    Too funny. I just watched his video interviewing you. It's like okay cut, now my turn.....welcome savvy expats 😅

  • @helenpalomar8321
    @helenpalomar8321 5 місяців тому +1

    BGC is a rich place & more expenssive, many places near like subdivisions u can save more money., instead of supermarket u can buy in wet market fresh & not too much expensive., more power nice vedio.,

    • @JoyofRVing
      @JoyofRVing Місяць тому

      But some people don’t like that kind of life. Some have better retirement financial status than others. I know in my case I would prefer to retire in a city like BGC.

  • @brucedavis6244
    @brucedavis6244 6 місяців тому +1

    My Dad and My family grandparents Uncle are from Nebraska

  • @peterumpad4239
    @peterumpad4239 5 місяців тому

    I lived in NE for 30 years. I retired in Cebu City 2 Years Ago. Wow Nebraska! Go Huskers!

    • @shanehayes9349
      @shanehayes9349 5 місяців тому

      Nice! We have a condo in Cebu that we airbnb. Just got back from Cebu and had a blast. Back in Dallas, TX now. What part of Cebu are you at?

  • @AL-vw7kx
    @AL-vw7kx 7 місяців тому +1

    15k here in U.S. is either a house mortgage or apartment to rent... that's it!
    I heard Malaysia is also way cheaper than Philippines.. quality of everything tops it as well.

    • @EndlessTravels
      @EndlessTravels 7 місяців тому +3

      Malaysia is a weird one, I think its best to Visit for their 3 month VOA and try it out
      The "Cutlure" makes the life in Malaysia def not an Asian one

    • @AL-vw7kx
      @AL-vw7kx 7 місяців тому

      @@EndlessTravels nah .. we have more weird stuff in the Philippines these what makes it unique and more fun there😂😂

  • @rcardoosuna6491
    @rcardoosuna6491 5 місяців тому

    He mentioned he retired early, however, did not say at what age he retired? What age for him is early? Also, when going through his budget, what monthly salary does he pay his Filipina girlfriend? As it would probably not usual a younger good looking Filipina girl would stay with him for free. They usually want some type of financial benefit. Especially if the guy is a much older foreigner.

  • @klopossa2
    @klopossa2 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm looking forward to going back to my wife there. Great vid..

  • @blackknifearmyboy4011
    @blackknifearmyboy4011 7 місяців тому +1

    Could you do a video on the cost of living in the province. I’ll be moving to the Philippines in October this year I plan on living in the province because I hate cities I like country life. I’m 45 and retire with a permanent $4+ monthly income.

    • @alejandrojrgrengia8606
      @alejandrojrgrengia8606 6 місяців тому +1

      You will have nice living in Philippone province even 2T expenses a month

  • @user-id1xg3ut5w
    @user-id1xg3ut5w 6 місяців тому

    Moving to Uganda is cool and weather is friendly, cost of living is cheap

    • @jshepard152
      @jshepard152 4 місяці тому +1

      Uganda has 9x more violent crime than the US, and we have a fair amount of crime here.

  • @nancydelosreyes1501
    @nancydelosreyes1501 5 місяців тому

    We are thinking of retiring in Philippines but our concern is health insurance.

  • @kamaukambon7772
    @kamaukambon7772 7 місяців тому +5

    CAN A FAMILY OF 5, 3 KIDS AND 2 ADULTS LIVE COMFORTABLY IN BGC ON A MONTHLY INCOME OF $4300 US ???

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +3

      Absolutely

    • @kutnahora100
      @kutnahora100 7 місяців тому +2

      $4300 is equivalent to P240,000 which is a huge sum per month.

    • @kamaukambon7772
      @kamaukambon7772 7 місяців тому

      @@kutnahora100 IT CAN GO REALLY FAST TRUST ME HAHAHA. LUCKILY I'VE BEEN LIVING IN THE PI FOR 6 YEARS AND MY THINKING HAS ADJUSTED CLOSER TO THINKING LIKE A FILIPINO WHEN IT COMES TO SPENDING. FOOD IS THE BIGGEST COST BECAUSE WE DON'T EAT FILIPINO STYLE WITH MORE RICE THAN ULAM.

    • @rebeccaferry6830
      @rebeccaferry6830 7 місяців тому +1

      That's a lot of money in the Philippines, but you need to save some from that amount every month bcoz you didn't know when severe inflation hits the Philippines. But you and your family will live comfortably w/ that amount ,

    • @kamaukambon7772
      @kamaukambon7772 7 місяців тому +1

      @@rebeccaferry6830 IT'S PRETTY SEVERE ALREADY COMPARED TO WHEN I FIRST MOVED HERE. HOUSING PRICES ARE PRETTY INSANE.

  • @roselynschannel
    @roselynschannel 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow congratulations

  • @maggieeugenio9848
    @maggieeugenio9848 7 місяців тому

    Interesting topics

  • @teodoromanahan6627
    @teodoromanahan6627 6 місяців тому

    No more American Dream its gone, i just retired January 3 and moving back to the Philippines, i will be sending my stuff to the Philippines via balikbayan box.

  • @HectorGubat
    @HectorGubat 3 місяці тому

    I have a family of four with 1 adult child needing a caregiver around 12 hrs a day. Given my situation, is $125K annual passive income before taxes sufficient to have a comfortable life in BGC?

  • @Once800-
    @Once800- 7 місяців тому +2

    I bought a little bit of chicken, scoop of rice (I don’t eat rice), & a small salad for $15. This was two days ago.

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +1

      Whereabouts was this?

    • @Once800-
      @Once800- 7 місяців тому +1

      @@TheSavvyExpat - 100% not in the Philippines.

  • @Matthew-gz4oh
    @Matthew-gz4oh 7 місяців тому +1

    Why live in BGC if you don't have the budget or want to spend to enjoy a big city lifestyle?

  • @arnelalcomendras4999
    @arnelalcomendras4999 4 місяці тому

    China officers a Permanant Residence Visa, which is relatively low in cost. Philippines has SSRV Retirement Visa which REQUIRES ($10,000) to be put in the hands of Philippines banks, where they can revoke on a mere whim.... That is $10,000 down the drain (risk). China offers far more for Retires with a Pension. Philippines Very Restrictive Rules says "my way or the highway". Keep in mind that the golden highway of Retirees Money ($$$$$$$$) rejected by Philippines, speeds on past the Philippines and lands in the Economy of China! Thank you China. That is smart business indeed. This money can be used to expand China's economy and influence in the world. Smart China!!!

  • @gandalfstormcrow8439
    @gandalfstormcrow8439 7 місяців тому +1

    Lots of interviews.
    How's the country club?
    Spa?
    Get out more.😜

  • @travellingcoulters248
    @travellingcoulters248 4 місяці тому

    How about US citizen healthcare

  • @Anthonyoutsidethebox
    @Anthonyoutsidethebox 7 місяців тому

    Soooo what did you buy and how much did you spend? Planes ain’t cheap 😅 even the old ones cost a lot.

  • @jayyaj7197
    @jayyaj7197 6 місяців тому

    You can't even find meal at that cost in Mintal!

  • @ugotmalenurse
    @ugotmalenurse 7 місяців тому +1

    🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 *I planned to move back to the Philippines after my wife and I retired*. *Then 3 grandkids came into this world*. *I could not leave the U.S. because I wanted to be a part of at least their childhood years and spoil them a little bit*.
    *We are now thinking of visiting the Philippines sometime this year*. *We are pretty excited!*

  • @bigrichdude
    @bigrichdude 6 місяців тому

    As a retirement specialist. So many Americans are being foolish by staying in the USA 🇺🇸 on a fixed income of say. $4,500 to $6,000 per month. And clipping coupons and scared about inflation. One can live in Thailand. Or the Philippines or Vietnam or Bali for under $1,000 per month per person. Max. And. For someone 60+ and has some retirement cash. This can be placed in an annuity for a lifetime income stream that never runs out.

  • @davidtoro4218
    @davidtoro4218 7 місяців тому +2

    30kpesos/40k pesos for rent that crazy.even if had money i would not rent with that prices,thins gringos are crazy

    • @poundtrader1414
      @poundtrader1414 7 місяців тому +3

      $700 is very good price

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +4

      If you expect to pay less than that you’ll get what you pay for. Philippines isn’t dirt cheap.

    • @youngandfree93
      @youngandfree93 7 місяців тому +1

      $40k pesos is like 700 that's very cheap.

    • @poundtrader1414
      @poundtrader1414 7 місяців тому

      @@youngandfree93 people think they gonna come here and pay $150 per month and get something good, not in BGC

    • @davidtoro4218
      @davidtoro4218 7 місяців тому

      @@TheSavvyExpat i have seen good condos in pasig makati taguic for 14,15,16,17,20k,but this gringos have money so they are stupid they can flush there money,i know alot of people how live in nice condos with that prices.

  • @Gotcha-xy7fv
    @Gotcha-xy7fv 4 місяці тому +1

    Never been to the Phillipines but just from youtube seeing 60+ year old men acting like 16 year old girls with the drama videos make Dumaguete unappealing.

  • @sherylcastro5688
    @sherylcastro5688 7 місяців тому +1

    What is JJ’s YT channel!!!!

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +1

      www.youtube.com/@JJthelonelybullinasia

  • @breakage959
    @breakage959 6 місяців тому +1

    brother u need to fix your audio its way to low.....

    • @shanehayes9349
      @shanehayes9349 5 місяців тому

      Yep! Had headphones on and someone msg'd me on FB. RIP ears. LOL

  • @petergruening2893
    @petergruening2893 6 місяців тому

    What location are you talking about., you assume everyone knows the abbreviations you use

  • @dancode9738
    @dancode9738 4 місяці тому +3

    I'm a single guy with a live in girlfriend... what?! lol

  • @jjdelamo6246
    @jjdelamo6246 5 місяців тому

    Retire in the Philippines. Live like a king on $2,000/mo budget.

  • @nicholascherry5962
    @nicholascherry5962 7 місяців тому +1

    It feels like the dude in the background, is always in the same lobby as you are when these videos are filmed lol

  • @williamcolucci447
    @williamcolucci447 6 місяців тому +1

    what is BGC?

    • @JJthelonelybullinasia
      @JJthelonelybullinasia 6 місяців тому

      Bonifacio Global City. It's located in Taguig in Metro Manila.

    • @ceburockhead
      @ceburockhead 5 місяців тому +1

      It more of a high end modern district in Manila Philippines

  • @marizdg27
    @marizdg27 6 місяців тому

    what’s his vlog name?

  • @sgtusa90
    @sgtusa90 7 місяців тому +4

    ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO !!!!!! LEAVING The AMERICAN NIGHTMARES ( THX to BRANDON ) And Heading EAST (ASIA ) :-}}

  • @darrylk808
    @darrylk808 7 місяців тому +2

    Never got sick on Thai street food? The problem with Thai food is it'll burn you twice, if you know, you know.😂

  • @KB3TLE
    @KB3TLE 16 днів тому

    WOW -- $1500 budget - for 2 - in BGC (!) - but somewhat frugal or thrifty is needed ? --- A single expat who wants to be alone - must be able to live on less than $1500 (?) - '''if''' - he refrains from the extravagance (?) it would seem ? 🤔 Rent is really the big expense here ? > Perhaps a more frugal studio could save some more $ in the budget ?

  • @bert-bb3cm
    @bert-bb3cm 6 місяців тому

    that americano coffee must be very hot because you are trying to drink it 20 times
    Where’s the pandesal and keso (queso)?😅😅😅

  • @romyromano
    @romyromano 4 місяці тому

    Can you also include their monthly medical expenses... thanks

  • @MrWaterbugdesign
    @MrWaterbugdesign 7 місяців тому

    Cotmparing prices of buying food in a US airport to in SE Asia. Yeah, "granted" that's just plain old social media crap.

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +1

      That’s not the point. Food in general in the states is just far more expensive than here.’

  • @petergruening2893
    @petergruening2893 6 місяців тому

    Acr card, what is that

    • @marianeil6630
      @marianeil6630 5 місяців тому

      That is for Tourist, ID, you have to go to Bureau of Immigration Philippines to obtain it, go there personally, needs Philippines address. I think, if you will stay longer, for Philippines identification.

    • @marianeil6630
      @marianeil6630 5 місяців тому

      You could use this for opening a Philippine bank account

  • @wolseon
    @wolseon 6 місяців тому

    They just want more secure living,if they found out u have nothing good luck with u!

  • @ronfreeman4687
    @ronfreeman4687 6 місяців тому +1

    Very frustrating. Where the f is BDC? Wow. Do you think Philipeeines veterens are the only people watching.

    • @benzel1811
      @benzel1811 5 місяців тому

      It’s BGC in Manila

  • @kennethtennysfan6101
    @kennethtennysfan6101 6 місяців тому +1

    I see these interviews with people who are retiring on a budget and bragging about saving 6 bucks here and there. How about a contrary view?
    I am a 67 year old male (single) in very good health. I am thinking of checking out the PI in November, 2024, with the idea of finding a nice Philippina to spend time with. Through Pensions and smart investing I have a passive income of over $300K a year, which is well over $200K after paying taxes. I am sure there are other older men, like myself, who are in the same situation and are tired of western women, and life in the USA. So, I am thinking of making UA-cam videos of my experiences on that kind of income. Unless the Savvy Expat beats me to it!

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  6 місяців тому

      That’s the kind of lifestyle we’re looking to document on the channel - the high life! Better yet, what you be down to be on the channel?

  • @culturechangers5911
    @culturechangers5911 6 місяців тому

    You need to fire your barber bro

  • @user-yv3bf5qo1q
    @user-yv3bf5qo1q 4 місяці тому

    JJ Browntooth needs a dentist

  • @mayabeau1916
    @mayabeau1916 7 місяців тому

    What’s happening to your hair? Ah Baka Yan ang trend sa mga kabataan ngayon. ❤

  • @tcs831usa
    @tcs831usa 7 місяців тому

    Vlogger alert: if you heard of the place you want to go , its touristy.

  • @jaymeez
    @jaymeez 7 місяців тому

    I see the wireless mics on you guys but the audio is still absolute trash. WTF happened?

    • @skillfuldabest
      @skillfuldabest 6 місяців тому +2

      I’m listening with headphones and it’s fine.

  • @jg7088
    @jg7088 7 місяців тому +3

    When I heard "60s dating girls in their 20s" 😂😂😂

    • @bodyloverz30
      @bodyloverz30 7 місяців тому

      I bet he is actually gay, with this girl front.

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +5

      It’s the Philippines baby 😎

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +4

      @bodyloverz30 nope

    • @bodyloverz30
      @bodyloverz30 7 місяців тому +1

      @@TheSavvyExpat I meant old guy you were interviewing.

    • @jocelynjack
      @jocelynjack 7 місяців тому +6

      How is it possible a 20 year old girl will date a 60 plus? of course its for security. Money. The only difference is, the Filipina will return you the favor and will love you for real. But come on, it all starts with $$ and security in their mind. Otherwise, if a 20 plus filipina is a doctor and financially secured, would she date a 60 year old foreigner? absolutely NOT.

  • @theadventuresofaplainjane2504
    @theadventuresofaplainjane2504 7 місяців тому +1

    I always hear foreign men dating Filipina women. What about foreign women dating Filipino men? 😮🤔

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому +2

      There’s a few occasions of that

    • @jocelynjack
      @jocelynjack 7 місяців тому

      My tenant is. the guy is a filipino, wife is a full blooded blonde american lol.

    • @errolcoxx
      @errolcoxx 7 місяців тому +1

      I am a Filipino with an American wife moving to the PH next month. 😊

    • @lillyofthevalley7937
      @lillyofthevalley7937 6 місяців тому

      Filipino men are intimidated with foreign women. They are worried they will be under the saya😂

  • @apmail6
    @apmail6 6 місяців тому

    I feel sorry for the individual that makes life altering decisions solely based on UA-cam videos. The math says that the probability of success is against you.

  • @albertburgos6538
    @albertburgos6538 5 місяців тому

    The interviewee is better off living in another country, like Thailand or singapore. He is just too focused on his inconveniences. Never heard him discussed about the best the country provided him. I bet the Philippines will not be very sad when you hit the airport. Just leave pls.. Just my two cents.

  • @eyeswideopen7126
    @eyeswideopen7126 2 місяці тому

    Im a single guy..but i have a girlfriend who lives with me. Ok playa 😂

  • @user-yz4rk7my7x
    @user-yz4rk7my7x 6 місяців тому

    Why would one do this . A third world country . Street trash all ove , food not so great , , traffic, just about everything a burden . bank system Hospital the pay system , internet , electric on and off. Long line waiting paying bill No on line paying water bill . Etc

    • @JJthelonelybullinasia
      @JJthelonelybullinasia 6 місяців тому +1

      I pay everything through electronic transfer. No issues with black outs. Good is great in BGC. I can walk everywhere so traffic isn't an issue.

  • @lickasto00
    @lickasto00 3 місяці тому

    mASTER CLASS? WHAT!! good HUSTLE THOUGH.

  • @cordapio7478
    @cordapio7478 7 місяців тому +1

    I was about to subscribe to his channel but no, he might be thinking that his channel will grow fast by using different countries in Asia that he’ll traveling at. If you decide to have your base and blog here permanently in the Philippines you’ll definitely earn lots of Filipino subscribers-Filipinos are addicted to social media-put that in your mind. You can only get millions of Filipino subscribers if you’ll permanently and regularly here in Manila. For now, we will not subscribe to you yet, sorry🤪

    • @Scamander1417
      @Scamander1417 7 місяців тому +3

      Are you an expat? I don't think so. Your comment is irrelevant.

    • @TheSavvyExpat
      @TheSavvyExpat  7 місяців тому

      Cool

    • @tracymorgan5386
      @tracymorgan5386 4 місяці тому

      Don’t be sorry because I have the feeling that young man is going to soon have hundreds of thousands of subscribers without you.