$600 a Month Budget In The Philippine. Living Cheap Abroad !

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
  • Darrell was looking for Financial Freedom In His Retirement. Living Abroad on less than $600 a Month. Can He afford to Live in the Philippines on his Social Security Stress Free. What about the House he is renting for less than $35 a Month.‪@Ex-Pensive_Expat‬ ‪@mikesphilippineretirement‬
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  • @mikesphilippineretirement
    @mikesphilippineretirement  6 місяців тому +12

    Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @quackersna
    @quackersna 6 місяців тому +12

    I'm a fan of Darrell's channel. He shows that it can be done. He's an awesome guy.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +3

      Thank you my friend!!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +2

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @dancooper5741
    @dancooper5741 6 місяців тому +5

    Amazing guy. One of the best Vlogs I’ve seen for honesty & common sense with regard to budgeting & attitude to life. It doesn’t matter what you spend, it’s how you appreciate & enjoy what you’ve got.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 5 місяців тому +1

      Spot on my friend!!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      I appreciate that!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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    • @OneMansParadise
      @OneMansParadise 4 місяці тому

      I totally agree. There are so many expats comign here to the Phils to try and recreate the West... why? We want to escape the West, embrace what the Philippines has to offer!

  • @jerrymarshall2728
    @jerrymarshall2728 6 місяців тому +13

    Maybe we should drive up to Porac and visit Darrell? I watched when he got his place, and was watching him fix up the place.
    He's living life on his own terms! 👍

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +5

      Hey Jerry, I'll leave the light on for ya!!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  6 місяців тому +3

      That is the plan Jerry

    • @DingusCirc
      @DingusCirc 6 місяців тому +3

      Porac is hot and boring. But good for hiking though.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +3

      Some people will get bored anywhere

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @whittler0507
    @whittler0507 6 місяців тому +11

    My father was in the Bataan Death March ..He was a prisoner of war for 4 years in WW2 ...He was captured on the Isle of Java ..Good luck Mike and Darrell

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  6 місяців тому +8

      So interesting the history in your family. Your father was a hero

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @billiegill3760
    @billiegill3760 6 місяців тому +5

    Love watching Darrell's video. Thanks for having him on your channel

  • @zandig666
    @zandig666 6 місяців тому +5

    As a reward for working hard my whole life, staying single and promoting peace and harmony I will be lucky with all my pensions @ 60 to be pulling in waay below the $2000 mark 😂😂😂😂
    You nailed it here guys

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +3

      Let me know if I can help.

    • @zandig666
      @zandig666 6 місяців тому +4

      @@Ex-Pensive_Expat thanks already subbed you're up my ally

    • @zandig666
      @zandig666 5 місяців тому +1

      @greene-sl7vn 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤟🤟🤟

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @keithadams2368
    @keithadams2368 6 місяців тому +4

    Looks like a guy that found peace of mind🙏

  • @armandosanchez8901
    @armandosanchez8901 6 місяців тому +5

    He looks like a made guy in the Columbus family running from justice

    • @anjinsanx44
      @anjinsanx44 5 місяців тому +1

      Columbo!!!# cosa nostra

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @pinoyakademy458
    @pinoyakademy458 6 місяців тому +3

    The Philippines way of life resets you mentally, emotionally & physically to slow down take your time... Life is short! Open yourself up to having conversations with strangers while waiting in a grocery line or sitting in a coffee shop!

  • @MikeHoncho884
    @MikeHoncho884 5 місяців тому +2

    I love Darall story it never gets old. I’ve seen him on many other channels and his own channel. I miss his videos once in a while and always find my way back to his channel.
    I definitely could live like him, but I really don’t have too.
    I’m thinking about the huge amount of savings that I could have in a short amount of time if I lived like him. I really hope to score a dwelling to fix up for someone with a long-term rental agreement at a reasonable amount like Darall did.
    With the extra income, if I found a girlfriend, I could definitely help her family out and change their life even if it’s just a big bag of rice for their neighborhood or village.

  • @makiavelli6101
    @makiavelli6101 6 місяців тому +8

    Hmm, No crime in the area being referenced but there is plenty of crime in the PI. The Philippines has a shabu problem, and with that comes other crimes. And some of them turn violent when you can't get your meth fix. Most criminal activity is what one might call "petty crimes" in the US. Generally speaking though, the PI is much much safer than most of the USA.
    The bottom line is he is correct. A disciplined person can mimic what he is doing all over the PI. 7000 plus islands with varying infrastructure and cultural advantages. All that can change if you're tight for cash and have a chemical addiction problem, so keep that in mind.

    • @zandig666
      @zandig666 6 місяців тому +1

      I once took a bus trip through many US cities and there was many places people warned not to go.
      🇨🇦 is far from perfect but it is safe as a whole .. not the perfect model but you could use a piece of it for sure
      My other problem being people taking all the bailouts when I'm elected as president of New Canada the bailouts will be trimmed ..get off your ass and work lol the world doesn't owe u a living because you drove your husband insane and he killed himself 😂😂

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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    • @TravellingMan20
      @TravellingMan20 4 місяці тому

      Every country has some crime…especially in certain areas that you can avoid. I’d say the Philippines is far safer than many Western countries now. You don’t get stabbings and rapes on an almost daily basis there.

  • @CaptainRon2
    @CaptainRon2 6 місяців тому +9

    Cheap rent equals more money for traveling, sounds good to me. Thanks Darrell, Mike and Janet

  • @stacyannperez9206
    @stacyannperez9206 6 місяців тому +3

    600 is a good amount for someone living alone and cooking his own meal. Best interview , presenting the other side of the Philippines other than dumaguete , girls and night life

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you my friend. I receive more than that but with that I can be a lot more comfortable than living on that amount in San Diego which was the point my subscribers wanted to know about. People make more and will spend more. I was asked for a budget so I did it based upon not skimping but as a base line of having a comfortable stress free life. If people choose to live as I showed in the video then they can plan their trips to Bali Viet Nam or what ever else they can imagine. We all be need a base line in order to plan savings, material purchases and other living life activities

    • @KB3TLE
      @KB3TLE 6 місяців тому +2

      Not everyone thinks with the wrong head ! 🤗

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +2

      @@KB3TLE I'll take Thant as a compliment my friend.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @KB3TLE
    @KB3TLE 6 місяців тому +9

    Appears obvious to me -- that those who can't believe this is possible -- do not understand the difference between a want -- and a need ! - - - Surviving is living -- and a vacation to DUMAGUETE from Angeles is more than - simply surviving ? Many people ignorantly squander their $ falsely thinking ''that'' is living ! -?- Irresponsible spending does not equate to ''living'' necessarily. - - - Darrell has his shit together and - '''wants for nothing''' !!! > He simply assures himself of getting his money's worth - when he spends it ? And he clearly doesn't squander much !!!

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +3

      Thank you Frank. I can see you absolutely get it!!.Thank you for the awesome comments my friend!!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @jtraveler888
    @jtraveler888 6 місяців тому +3

    An inspirational story. Thank you for sharing.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +2

      Thank you my friend!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @lazylarrylee2421
    @lazylarrylee2421 6 місяців тому +2

    Mike, I have been following Darrell's channel since almost the beginning. I follow him on my other channel, the same one that I follow Janet on. I'm with you in that I could not live like he does. I want to be closer to good hospitals.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +1

      Hey there Larry!! I go to Angeles City Hospitals about 25 minutes away. They are rated same or better than Silliman or ACE there in Dumaguete. Manila is n 90 minutes away and has world class hospitals there so for a major problem. Closer than Cebu . No problem here with hospitals here

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @PAT4JEN
    @PAT4JEN 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm already subscribed to Darrell. You guys are making great content. All stuff I need to know as I'm planning on retiring in the Philippines with my Filipino wife. I watched a few of your videos already. Subscribed

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @herbwitt7710
    @herbwitt7710 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Mike and Janet ❤️.. Go Darrell Go 👍. Thanks for sharing yr storie. You live cheap so you can travel nice ...

  • @ChrisB-sv1gz
    @ChrisB-sv1gz 6 місяців тому +3

    Girlfriend and I are living in Baguio in a 4 bedroom fully furnished house. I honestly wanted the space, cooler climate, and a new vibe for a new year. I am finishing up my first year here. 40k php for the house, utilities including wifi 7k php a month. Add about 14k php a month for groceries, snacks, and alcohol. Add another 1,400 php for netfix and apple tv. Medical insurance i got Pacific Cross for us both, and the top tier plan for each of us was roughly a total of 15.5k php per month. We plan on reducing our plan this coming cycle. Roughly speaking, we are living on $1350 usd a month, not including entertainment expenses. This is for two people living in the city, good luck to you all!

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +2

      That is awesome Chris. I love Baguio. It reminds me of when I lived on Nob Hill in San Francisco 20 years ago. High positive energy cool weather etc. And so many things to do every day

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @LordParadoxx
    @LordParadoxx 5 місяців тому +2

    He says very reasonable things 👍

  • @JerryBellasFinalChapter
    @JerryBellasFinalChapter 6 місяців тому +3

    I'm a subscriber of his channel and always look forward to any new content he posts. I for one am fortunate to have enough pensions to where I don't really have to worry about a budget. But, I applaud that he chooses to live the simple life so he can travel which is really what the Philippines is all about. I will only be a few hours from him when I move there in January so Darrell, the beer is on me!

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +1

      Awesome Jerry. I'm looking forward to it!!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @northernbohemianrealist
    @northernbohemianrealist 6 місяців тому +8

    Darrell is an inspiration. I anticipate every one of his videos.

  • @antonettecastro6387
    @antonettecastro6387 6 місяців тому +2

    hello my friend Im your new subscribers.Darrel's Friend. Nice video! Very inspiring!

  • @BiancaOnabis
    @BiancaOnabis Місяць тому +1

    Good for him.i hope he focus his spending really on to food and roof over his head and not mingle with any type of relationship.plus spare money to go other countries for healthcare.

  • @fideltorres6380
    @fideltorres6380 5 місяців тому +2

    Great video, good topic,

  • @garydavis9887
    @garydavis9887 6 місяців тому +4

    thx Mike,,Ilike this mans lifestule,,this is what im looking for,,my budget is only 1,200, month

  • @BikeTravelerX
    @BikeTravelerX 5 місяців тому +1

    I like Darrel. He's a real great Guy. I wrote him and asked him for Help because i think he has a few great Ideas.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  5 місяців тому

      he is a good guy

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 5 місяців тому +1

      I'm sure I replied I hope I was helpful Buddy.

    • @BikeTravelerX
      @BikeTravelerX 5 місяців тому +2

      @@Ex-Pensive_Expat yes you did and we're still having that conversation open, just paused as i am busy but i will reach out as soon as i come to the PI 🙂

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 5 місяців тому +2

      @@BikeTravelerX I'll be around my friend

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @erwinzado1515
    @erwinzado1515 6 місяців тому +4

    Nice different view interview !!! Regards Erwin

  • @jamesalan1354
    @jamesalan1354 6 місяців тому +6

    I follow him, great guy and straight forward.

  • @judekidder
    @judekidder 6 місяців тому +1

    Good interview Mike. Janet were you taking a nap lol 😆

  • @BuzzMccabe-iu9ph
    @BuzzMccabe-iu9ph 6 місяців тому +2

    Really good video today. I live way north in Solana next to Tuguegarao Cagayan.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @MangoKashInThePhilippines
    @MangoKashInThePhilippines 6 місяців тому +4

    We do it under 1000$ with a child but it does get over 2000$ plus when she is hospitalized unfortunately here in Philippines with a child with special needs the cost has no limits when they see it’s an American with the child that I can say with 1000% fact 👍

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @gerbourke1952
    @gerbourke1952 6 місяців тому +2

    Hi daryll.
    Good to see you buddy.
    Now Mike.
    You can see that you DON'T need to "climb trees for bananas to eat"
    In order to live reasonably comfortably here.
    Myself and Jessa cannot pass 800.
    We don't have rent or payment's.
    Singled out we would be coming in a lot less than 600 but we have our own meat, eggs and vegetables.
    We don't live under a rock in the province. Truth be told our houses are possibly a higher standard than what the majority of expats are renting.
    Coming from Ireland, when I removed the old roof from the house and stacked it neatly in the back yard because I wanted it for another project. I asked her if they were safe there and should I move them incase someone stole them and she laughed and said "this is not Ireland"
    Philippines for the most part is very safe

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +2

      Nice to see you here my friend!!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  6 місяців тому +1

      not paying rent is a big saving

    • @gerbourke1952
      @gerbourke1952 6 місяців тому +1

      @@mikesphilippineretirement you needed this video as much as your viewers did.
      I think you are starting to gain a valuable insight into how we really live in the province.
      Not just from a guy fresh off the boat such as your previous video (although he was interesting) but an expat who is already seasoned.
      Darryl is a good man. A lot of expats would do well to take note of how he lives.
      You can live here on 600 per month, but do not come here with only that

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +2

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @philmcleod111
    @philmcleod111 6 місяців тому +2

    I enjoy Darrel's vlogs, Its funny that when he travels to duma he is interviewed by all the duma vloggers,

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +1

      Hello Phil. Nice to see you here my friend

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @Gary-lj7pi
    @Gary-lj7pi 6 місяців тому +2

    Mike .. The crime is over the top in the us. ... Thanks brother .

    • @dumaguetedreaming
      @dumaguetedreaming 6 місяців тому +1

      Probably because of the easy access to firearms.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @danlong6921
    @danlong6921 6 місяців тому +2

    Retired US Army SEAL, two tours NAM. I have a VA Pension 7 k USD Monthly. Top VA Health Card (GOLD CARD). However, i can live under USD 500 per month if I want to. I am trained to live of the land and catch my own food in small traps that I make. I also like to eat raw fish and vegetables, good for my complexion. S.Sgt. Dan .

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @davidparker2173
    @davidparker2173 6 місяців тому +2

    I am glad you all can find a place there in the sun. I am simply perplexed, and would first have to read a book on the subject of jumping the states for somewhere else. I would think to cross the ocean on a boat with a 10 foot shipping container, if I wanted to hang my hat. I used to have next to nothing, and I was so much freer. Awkarumba.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +2

      I have a few videos about this topic on my channel. If you came for a visit you would return with a very different mindset about moving here. My next video is exactly on this topic

    • @davidparker2173
      @davidparker2173 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Ex-Pensive_Expat I appreciate that. I will have to check it out, and your other videos on the subject. Nothing I trust less than my ignorance, naivety, and lack of wisdom.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @eddierojo9864
    @eddierojo9864 6 місяців тому +2

    Darrell your smart man

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @markeuringer8106
    @markeuringer8106 6 місяців тому +3

    We are going to retire in the Philippines in a couple of years. We help my wife’s daughter and their family and we could help other family members in the Manila area but my wife makes a good point. She says that if we are there, then it’s easier to not be as helpful EVERY family member. That would allow for a lower budget ( uncertain about numbers at this time )

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +2

      I did a budget video and took the video while actually shopping. That might be helpful in estimating some expenses

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
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  • @franktaylor7617
    @franktaylor7617 5 місяців тому +1

    😎👍🇺🇲
    Homeboy is becoming a celebrity.
    Been watching since the beginning.
    A very interesting channel, highly recommend.
    There's a big difference between having a $600 a month income and only spending $600 a month on average.
    For most of us. $600 isn't going to cut it. Especially at first.
    After several months of getting settled and finding your groove.
    It's probably possible to average out your expenses to a pretty low amount.
    If your income is $2k and you're spending $600-800 a month. That's totally doable.
    My current budget in the US is minimal because I'm saving every dime. My monthly budget is way below anyone else's. I also have more than many in a similar situation.
    Knowing what you need and saving for what you want is the key. Reduce financing and resist credit cards. Cook for yourself and be self sufficient.
    Cheers to one and all ✌️🍻

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 5 місяців тому +2

      Cheers Frank! Nice to see you here on Mikes channel

    • @franktaylor7617
      @franktaylor7617 5 місяців тому +2

      @@Ex-Pensive_Expat
      Yeah I end up watching a bunch of different channels.
      Trying to get a comprehensive feed of current information.
      👍

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 5 місяців тому +2

      @@franktaylor7617 How it going? Lots of different points of view

    • @franktaylor7617
      @franktaylor7617 5 місяців тому +2

      @@Ex-Pensive_Expat
      It's going pretty good.
      The weather here in the PNW is really nice. Mid 70's to low 80's and dry of course.
      I usually get a pretty consistent stream of information.
      The subject matter comes in waves.
      Whether it be about budgets, dating, housing or changes to Visa type of stuff.
      Comes in cycles.
      I think I've been following the Philippines information stream for about 10 years now.
      Have a pretty good idea what's happening over there.
      I also am interested in Thailand and Vietnam for visiting. Not so much to live. I hear Thailand is not so friendly to retirees. Not as easy as the Phils.
      I'm hoping to return some time late this year or early next year.
      A few health issues set me back on funds and vacation time. I'm pretty sure I have it all sorted out now. At least there's nothing to restrict me from traveling.
      Last trip was a bit of a failure. I still enjoyed myself. Just wasn't able to do most of the things I'd hoped to do.
      My next trip I plan to visit 3 cities. See how that goes.
      I have about 4 years left to formulate a retirement destination.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 5 місяців тому +2

      @@franktaylor7617 Let me know if I can help. Where in PNW? Humidity here was 68% today here

  • @RealGaryGibson
    @RealGaryGibson 6 місяців тому +2

    I love stories like this! Low budget man in the USA finds fulfilling life in the Philippines! Does his budget include a filipina gf?

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +2

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

    • @RealGaryGibson
      @RealGaryGibson 4 місяці тому

      @@mikesphilippineretirement Thank you Mike

  • @concepciondental7953
    @concepciondental7953 6 місяців тому +11

    If you are a foreigner you will have difficulty living with $600 a month in Ph. If you are grew up locally in Ph, $600 a month is doable with excess budget. Fil-Am here.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +6

      It would have been dificult when I first got here but not since I've been here awhile. Especially because of the rent I pay

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  6 місяців тому +5

      I agree but once your settled in I think a special few can do it. I for one can not

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +4

      @@mikesphilippineretirement You'd be stunned to know how many actually do. There are a lot here in the Philippines. I hear from them every day.

    • @dumaguetedreaming
      @dumaguetedreaming 6 місяців тому +3

      ​@@Ex-Pensive_Expat Rent that low is not available everywhere and when you travel it costs a minimum of 1000 peso a night and higher in higher class cities. Fish is not cheap if you eat it every day.

    • @neilmartin4187
      @neilmartin4187 6 місяців тому +3

      He’s not really living on 600 a month when half that amount goes to rent and utilities. He still has visa extensions. His food is only for himself. If he has a gf then almost double that. Then he still has to buy supplies like clothes and such.

  • @ralphwilloughby915
    @ralphwilloughby915 5 місяців тому +2

    We live in our own paid for house in Davao Del Norte. Off grid Solar. We grow some of our own food. No rent. No electric bill. Could we live on a small budget? Yes. Do I want to? No.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @bigbuck8138
    @bigbuck8138 6 місяців тому +6

    Mike has it figured out , I am happy for him !

  • @kyleesteban467
    @kyleesteban467 6 місяців тому +3

    To me, it's about budget and rationing.
    I AM one of the blessed ones that lives rent free.
    People have asked me how to live like this. They will never follow the rules.
    Some have asked me how I have become my own bank. They will never follow the rules either.
    It's all about living with financial freedom.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +3

      Absolutely and I don't even ration!!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  6 місяців тому +2

      Free rent did you buy or move in with your Filipina?

    • @kyleesteban467
      @kyleesteban467 6 місяців тому +1

      @@mikesphilippineretirement I bought four hectares, paid off in cash. Lawyers were involved to make sure the land was with clean title.
      Because my son's are Filipino citizens, I made sure the land title was in their names, not my Wife. This also secures their future, once my time is up. Because I know, once I AM dead, life ain't worth living. 💙
      Tango Yankee for Your question.
      I won't go into the details. It's about understanding the Twelve Visions.
      Always take care of Yourself "first". That is a selfish necessity.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +2

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @legacyopp9318
    @legacyopp9318 5 місяців тому +2

    Does your guest live in the Philippines? Are the exchange rates different in different areas of the Philippines? Isn't it currently 56 or so? At 56, it's still $35

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  5 місяців тому +1

      same everyplace i guess

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 5 місяців тому

      It was $36 when I made the first video. I just leave it there so not to be confusing for those who've known me for a while

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @faronray5765
    @faronray5765 6 місяців тому +1

    If you are single, frugal, find the right situation, find the right location and can control your variables, don't mind living in a shoe box/hut, eating the same old same old with no A/C and not doing very much, yeah, it can be done. But I hope they are saving money for breakage, medical, accidents, emergency funds, savings and not planning to beg for money here in the Philippines when they need the money to save their lives or go back home.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +2

      Have you ever been to the Philippines?? Obviously you haven't seen any of my videos. Exactly the opposite of your comments

    • @faronray5765
      @faronray5765 6 місяців тому +2

      @@Ex-Pensive_Expat I'm retired here going on 5 years, bought a house 10 years ago in cebu city, went through the CCP-19, have a 13A marriage visa, married to a filipina for 15 years, been coming to the Philippines since 2007, have 2 Philippine bank accounts, deal with over 50 Filipino relatives, flown to the Philippines 11 times but I don't know jack shittt.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +1

      @@faronray5765 Shocking that you have those opinions. Doesn't sound like anyone here I've ever met here. Your assessment of me is absolutely incorrect in every way. And I mean every way. I have a nice little house on a large lot with new split type aircon just for starters. I live in a nice older subdivision. My neighbors are Japanese, British, Saudi, Irish and business and government people. House 5 to 15 million at minimum. I have by far the smallest house on the block. You made a ridiculous statement about me yet you know nothing. To me you're just a troll.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +1

      @@faronray5765 Well Farron that's pretty hard to believe. Being here that long and still snarky and judgmental. Especially when you know absolutely nothing about someone defies logic in this culture. Absolutely with out exception your opinion couldn't possibly be more wrong From the nice house new split cone etc etc. You must be a real joy to hang out with. If you're still like this after being here 5 years it's hard to imagine how you were before you got here. Unbelievable. Peace brother!!

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому

      I receive more than $600 monthly, but with that I can be a lot more comfortable than living on that amount in San Diego which was the point my subscribers wanted to know about. People make more and will spend more. I was asked for a budget so I did it based upon not skimping but as a base line of having a comfortable stress free life. If people choose to live as I showed in the video then they can plan their trips to Bali Viet Nam or what ever else they can imagine. We all be need a base line in order to plan savings, material purchases and other living life activities. In my case living like that I have another $1,200 of discretionary income for what ever else I choose. So I am doing well Don't feed sad for me. I am doing better than most in this country. I have just completely evolved and adjusted to a completely different mindset than those who still live mostly in a western way of thinking

  • @edgarwangsmo6
    @edgarwangsmo6 6 місяців тому +2

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @fransodekerken-sf7xs
    @fransodekerken-sf7xs 6 місяців тому +2

    Why build a wall around your house so criminals think , there must be a lot in there, you also feel boxed in like a prison, think a cctv does the job

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +3

      It's a culture thing here a lot more that a fear of crime. Same as Beverly Hills or Bel Air or any of the wealthy communities in America

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  6 місяців тому +3

      love having a wall around the house kids and dogs can play and run around with no worries.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @johndoe-oc6gr
    @johndoe-oc6gr 6 місяців тому +2

    enjoyed your video today mike thank you

  • @lawsonsadventurevlogshanel7136
    @lawsonsadventurevlogshanel7136 6 місяців тому +2

    I live on $ 963 mouth in Antipolo Philippines 🇵🇭 with my wife She owns her home that Helped out a lot. I have the some shirt Critter Republic. Justin is his name. Is the owner

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +3

      That's awesome my friend!! Justin is a cool guy!1

    • @lawsonsadventurevlogshanel7136
      @lawsonsadventurevlogshanel7136 6 місяців тому +3

      Meet Justin at diving EXPO. Talking to him on Learning how to diving he is a nice guy hope we can meet my friend soon I live in Antipolo right now in the American

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  6 місяців тому +3

      next trip come to Dumaguete and check out his dive shop

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому

      @@lawsonsadventurevlogshanel7136 I met him at Ground Zero and went diving near his shop. He actually gave me the shirt I'm wearing in the video

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @dosbaggos5575
    @dosbaggos5575 6 місяців тому +1

    But does he have a big bankroll staahed😢and Medicare a & b???

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +1

      No big bankroll stashed or my house would be finished. Every word of my videos are true. Why would I have medicare A & B?? I don't live there. I don't understand why people who have never been here think we'd sit around and lie??

    • @dosbaggos5575
      @dosbaggos5575 6 місяців тому +1

      No offense meant. Your previous history stated and jobs should have meant some savings in the bank. Other vloggers keep their Medicare just in case because Phil Health is a no go after 65

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому

      @@dosbaggos5575 I don't really care what other expats do for their insurance. ua-cam.com/video/GYtrWBKpOGU/v-deo.html

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @BIGALINTHEPHILIPPINES
    @BIGALINTHEPHILIPPINES 6 місяців тому +1

    Its about time I see a video how someone can live comfortably on a low budget here in the Philippines ...so many vloggers says no way can live under $1000 a month... NOT TRUE ... 😂😂😂

  • @michaeloherlihy2418
    @michaeloherlihy2418 6 місяців тому +1

    What the full name of his you tube channel

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому

      Ex-Pensive_Expat. Both UA-cam and FaceBook

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @danramsay5844
    @danramsay5844 6 місяців тому +3

    I think he's doing this for clicks & for the people who have little in retirement, but it's just a matter of time b4 he packs it in and leaves for somewhere else or back to the U.S. , not to be neg here, just realistic.

    • @dumaguetedreaming
      @dumaguetedreaming 6 місяців тому +1

      @@danramsay5844 You could be right. Eventually the provinces, jungles, and beaches start to blend together and with not much purpose it does get boring.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому

      You obviously have never watched my videos. That $600 budget is documented. See for yourself before you make such ridiculous statements

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому

      @@dumaguetedreaming I am really ever bored. I travel often and have other awesome projects. I am not a moron as you suggest. You might try doing some research before you chastise people you don't know as if an expert. But some just like to appear to be an expert. There is a name for that in first year classroom psychology texts.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому

      But you are being neg and not realistic. I've been here 2 1/2 years. Contempt prior to investigation. ua-cam.com/video/GYtrWBKpOGU/v-deo.html

    • @dumaguetedreaming
      @dumaguetedreaming 6 місяців тому

      @@Ex-Pensive_Expat I never suggested you were a moron but you are certainly convincing me you just might be one.

  • @simonkendall4824
    @simonkendall4824 6 місяців тому

    Darrell's the man PS mike i am Living in Sydney Australia on 1200$ USD a month and i save money on that (Disclaimer I own my house and car outright ) Sydney is ranked the 10th most expensive city in the world so I would definitely have to disagree

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @mikemasters4382
    @mikemasters4382 6 місяців тому +1

    Ha, some funny stuff Mike. I've personally had several pick pocket attempts myself in the Philippines, none in the USA. None were successful but they sure try. I've had attempted scam at a money changer, again it failed. To say there is no crime is simply not accurate. Maybe you can be in places with less to almost no crime but let's not fool people into thinking there is no crime.
    I just watch a video of a guy was robbed of his cell phone. Philly wife was robbed at knife- point. I know several guys who had Filipinos break in the house and Rob them when they were sleeping. Some woke up with the Filipino in the process of robbing him
    I can go on and on Mike.
    Simply not true.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +1

      Guess it depends on where you live. Same can be said in America ""depends on where you live or hang out."" It simply is true in the areas I live and hangout 100%...

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @grahamtrigwell3042
    @grahamtrigwell3042 5 місяців тому +1

    I use XE in Australlia bank to bank i put the money in their account say thursday night friday morning about 10am to 1pm its in my account in the Philippines never had any problems with them touch wood i dont know what other countries they are in check it out if they are there

  • @51dbail
    @51dbail 6 місяців тому +4

    this guy has a winter hat on!? I'm sweating just watching him! how does he do that? Man its hot in the PI

    • @jamesalan1354
      @jamesalan1354 6 місяців тому +3

      He got skin cancer, so that's why he wears it

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +4

      The hat is acrylic and not super hot. We were at a resort 100 yards to the ocean and some where around 70 degrees. I'm from San Diego and having spent way too much time in the sun over the years I am prone to Skin cancer. I'll be having my 3rd operation next week. That is the best hat for covering your ears and also why I wear long sleeve shirts when I will be out in the sun

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +2

      @@jamesalan1354 Thank you James!!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @williamroseboom9361
    @williamroseboom9361 6 місяців тому +1

    Is that Roseanne's husband????

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @joed2461
    @joed2461 6 місяців тому +6

    I have a friend over there that lives a great life for $1,000 a month with two kids

  • @aintjester5473
    @aintjester5473 6 місяців тому +1

    Ya little click baiter Mikey.. That's not what said bro. 600$ total BILL's what he said. LOL

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/GYtrWBKpOGU/v-deo.html

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @epdugas
    @epdugas 4 місяці тому

    Don’t live in Chicago silly 😂😂😂
    I live in Cheyenne Wyoming and no one robbing me 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @frankmazzie4855
    @frankmazzie4855 6 місяців тому +1

    Who cares..

  • @careysretirementjourney
    @careysretirementjourney 6 місяців тому +2

    Incognito guest making sure facial recognition would not recognize him in Philippines haha. For me it was distracting.

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +5

      No nothing to do with facial recognition at all my friend. Nothing to do with incognito. I look exactly like this for years in San Diego. Now that I'm in the Philippines people think it's incognito Hahha... funny

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  6 місяців тому +4

      Carey. How can a guy like Darrell his size and his look be incognito in the Philippines. He stands out in a crowd

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @Ironic_Jihad
    @Ironic_Jihad 6 місяців тому +5

    Are you ever gonna run out of vloggers to interview? Wondering when you're gonna make your own content.😢

    • @MyMexicanDreamMC
      @MyMexicanDreamMC 6 місяців тому +3

      Old dog did the same guy last week

    • @Ironic_Jihad
      @Ironic_Jihad 6 місяців тому +3

      @@MyMexicanDreamMC it's called the " Dumaguete Circle Jerk ". It is where the vloggers interview other vloggers. No new content, just crap.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  6 місяців тому +3

      I'm Thinking of just making a copy of others vloggers videos and just post it and collect the money

    • @Robin-xt7yo
      @Robin-xt7yo 6 місяців тому +1

      😅🤭​@@mikesphilippineretirement

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @stevenlees8504
    @stevenlees8504 6 місяців тому +1

    The beard has 2-tones?Suit yourself, son...

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +1

      What ever dude

    • @stevenlees8504
      @stevenlees8504 6 місяців тому

      @@Ex-Pensive_Expat I like your channel, but the aged hipster optics are suspect.Age gracefully.

    • @stevenlees8504
      @stevenlees8504 6 місяців тому

      I too lived on $600 a month in remote Phillipines 16 years back.Good luck doing that these days w/ a lady and dependents.And good luck w/ the false narrative/clickbait.

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @sentinel80
    @sentinel80 6 місяців тому +5

    You can live on $300 pm but your choices will be limited.
    Darrell is doing what he enjoys on $600 so good for him. Unfortunately it wouldn’t pay my rent but that’s my choice. My choices cost more but I have it so no problem 👍

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +4

      I could easily pat $1,000 for monthly rent and still able to travel. I don't live in a poor area. My neighbour's are Japanese, British, Saudi and Filipinos.. Houses worth millions each. It's just not in the city

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому +1

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @gary8173
    @gary8173 6 місяців тому

    You are a copy cat, just saw this guy on The Old Dog channel!!!!!!!!!!

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @DingusCirc
    @DingusCirc 6 місяців тому

    All of these pauper expats in Phils. hahah

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому +1

      $600 is my budget not my income. All of these didn't watch the video trolls Hahaha..

    • @DingusCirc
      @DingusCirc 6 місяців тому

      @@Ex-Pensive_Expat Don’t get butt hurt . People will think you’re a beta . $600 a month is a pauper living . My statement is correct . It’s ok if You want to live like that , but the vast majority of expats Don’t!

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому

      @@DingusCirc ua-cam.com/video/GYtrWBKpOGU/v-deo.html

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @detlefgerischer6712
    @detlefgerischer6712 6 місяців тому +1

    How do i get onto Darrels channel also ! Cheers

    • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
      @Ex-Pensive_Expat 6 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/GYtrWBKpOGU/v-deo.html

    • @mikesphilippineretirement
      @mikesphilippineretirement  4 місяці тому

      Video Tour of Darrell's home that he rents for $36 a Month
      ua-cam.com/video/oae4lu0Ieg0/v-deo.html

  • @detlefgerischer6712
    @detlefgerischer6712 6 місяців тому +2

    I can relate to this totally !!!!