Americans React to Philippines | Manila - Cost of Living, Makati & BGC
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Whenever I go to manila, I usually stay in BGC and pretty much stay in the area the whole time. Everything is within walking distance and the streets are very pedestrian friendly. I've never gotten on a bus or on the train there. I just book a grab every time if I wanna go somewhere else and it couldn't be more convenient. I would personally avoid getting on the regular taxis. The ones in manila are infamous for trying to rip off passengers specially if you're getting on from the airport.
this is the best choice. I just hope when the subway is finished its also safer.
Condos prohibit the use of gas stoves to avoid fire accidents that why tenants use induction stove/hotplate instead.
Thank you, nice to see bgc. That’s a high class area in the Philippines.
this video is showing the metro manila cities . . . its not manila city alone . . . metro manila comprise manila city itself, makati city, taguig city, mandaluyong city, queszon city, pasig city, pasay city, paranaque city, las pinas city, muntinlupa city, caloocan city, marikina city
From Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, Metro Davao, and New Clark Ciy, you can visit many different countries in Asia and Oceania (Guam, Hawaii, Australia, etc.), even to the Middle East.
Everyone gets this oh its heaven from looking at videos, go live it. Literally jist go for a couple of weeks or a month. Rent a place right downtown for that time and then see how you truly live and spend there. Then take into consideration everything because think might be surprised once you actually set foot there and spend some time there. Btw make sure you do your homework for areas to stay out of as foreigner like Paco and Tondo and such.
Most of the buses are air conditioned and for long trips and mostly on the main roads while jeeps is more cheaper but for short trips and mostly in the inner roads.
For the next filipino food mukbang.Try tapsilog or longsilog or tocilog which are the common filipino breakfasts( thus might only be available during breakfast time). While Bulalo, kaldereta, sinigang or tinola, pork bbq for a meal. Lumpiang shanghai for snack and sans rival, turon, bibingka, ube ice cream for dessert
Buses in the Philippines are amazing. It's very affordable, yet very comfortable (simply because it's air-conditioned)
Well based on my experiences living in Ph when I was a kid, some buses can be pretty clean, sum can be dirty (not like gross),as well as the jeeps. But like you’ll probably find most of the buses clean. I do recommend watching out for ur personal stuff in ur pockets tho, I think there used to be a lot of people who pick pockets but it barely happens, but yeah, it’s rlly nice living in the Philippines
Our buses has vastly improved, clean, airconed ones and safer. Summer time it is hot for non-airconeditioned buses. so you gonna sweat during your trip.
But Grab is the efficient way. you are comfortable with the pick up and drop off.
real talk: when you go to the philippines and you vlog, the subscriber will grow quickly and follow you.😄😁
I have lived in Manila for over 10 years. I live on the outskirts of the cbd and am the only foreigner in my area, Everything is half the price again where I live, hamburger is 2 for 1$ , beer is 1$ trike ride 1$ and jeepnee is 8 piso ( 20 cents) I have never had a problem in jeepneys or buses, The people are so shocked to see a foreigner that they just stare at you most times. Also the Philippines is a very safe country. I have been here permanent for over 10 years and 50% of time for 10 years before that. In the whole time I have never seen a fight on the street. the only fights I have seen are between drunk foreigners in the red light districts. people here are respectful, look after each other, poor rich or in between. Always smiling, laughing and having a great time, no matter where or what they are. The people who sort trash have the biggest smile on their faces, trike drivers, jeepney drivers, security guards, everyone always smiling. Great place to live.
Born in the PH but live in the US for 20 years. When i first went back to the Ph in Manila i rented an Airbnb in Eastwood City. That was back in 2014. So many had changed since then. It’s a lot more prettier. Check Eastwood City. 🔥👍🏼😃
You think mas malala ang drugsss sakanila ??? Tsaka anung masasabi mo malapit na madeveloped pilipinas
The building that says Cognizant used to be my office there in BGC. I missed that place
Hoping you'll react to reclamation projects in the Philippines and 3 or more of them are already approved.
Yes manila bay reclamation project spot on
@@sward6198 hahaha duterte hunger for validation haha
dolomite nyo para sa mental health puro basura na naman
Guys, you may wanna check foreigner bloggers from Florida and the UK that eventually moved and settled down here in the Philippines. They are Making It Happen and Juicy Vlog. And they are doing so well here with almost half a million subscribers each. There's also one from Canada called Becoming Filipino and a Syrian called The Hungry Syrian Wanderer, among many many others.
Btw, Miles and Phezz, I have a shorter video of BGC by a British vlogger (Juicy Vlog) featuring how BGC looks like during the pandemic or the Dutch Flying Kell. Juicy vlog ua-cam.com/video/EgYnWxYFZLo/v-deo.html; Flying Kell ua-cam.com/video/PMQl7mHuBlA/v-deo.html
Please react to The Cost of living in the Philippines by Nate Hovee, another city in Philippines his content is Cost of living in Angeles City in Pampanga near in Clark City
i have to remind myself constantly “you get what you pay for”. yes the scenery in the videos are nice but a lot of the things and quality of service that we take for granted in the US are missing here. it can be very frustrating so i keep in mind “it’s cheap, it’s cheap, it’s cheap” to live here. also note that the heat, the humidity, the smells, and mosquitoes don’t come through in the videos.
I can say that the quality of service that you will get in the Philippines is on par or above excellence than in the US. It depends on your attitude towards service people. I have to disagree with the smell, not unless you are in a slum area well that is a different story. Mosquitoes and bugs are seasonal and still depending on which area you will live in. Cheers!
@@DonchiReyes disagree about the service bud. some places are good like in the touristy areas but taken as a whole it’s way sub par.
BUS IS MORE CONVENIENT BECAUSE ITS AIR CONDITIONED HERE IN THE PHILS. WE HAVE A SEASON OR DURING SUMMER ITS SUPER DUPER HOT IN HERE. EVERYONE IS SWEATING. BUS AND MALLS ARE RELAXING TIME.
Regarding the internet... 5g connectivity is widely available, and gigabit internet package is a little bit expensive. But in the coming yrs, other service providers will drive the prices down for sure.
Dont Worry Sir. Be Humble because mostly lipinos Where SUPORT andd More SUBSCRIBERS especially Filipinos..GUDLOCK Both of you and GOD BLESS
Airconditioned buses are clean. It gets really jam-packed though during rush hours (so as the metro trains). Rush hours around 5 AM to 8 to 9ish in the morning and 5 PM to 8 PM. You might want to avoid those hours. As someone who works at night, I avoid taking buses (esp. late at night). Personally, I am afraid. But, I have co workers who do and they are just fine.
Jeepneys are the cheapest, thus it comes with inconveniences as well. It gets really hot sometimes as it is an open air ride and in getting in and out, you have to bend forward and watch for your head. You may ride 1 for experience though. :)
For convenience and comfort, I personally use Grab (similar to Uber). There are taxis as well, but, sometimes they get picky during rush hours.
The juicy Vlog a British Couple live in BGC Philippines for at least 2 years living with there lifestyle going around the Philippines.
And by the way for my apartment rent , I only pay $110 dollars per month. I don't need to rent or live in a nice condominiums. There are lots of cheap apartments for rent here and you just need to make an inquiry with the locals like me living here to avoid expensive rents. It doesn't matter if you're in the city of Manila or not, you will find these cheap rentals. 🙂
You have to try Sinigang, Chicken Inasal/ grilled and BULALO. You can get all these dishes in all the popular beach Resorts or in any Filipino restaurants here in Los Angeles or SanFrancisco area if you’re here locally. Watching from Long Beach, California.
It was coconut the one they've lost the number one and now belong to Indonesia.
Hope to see you guys here in the Philippines!!!!
Pasay City 🇵🇭 is a developing City too.
Buses in the Philippines are a lot better and safer than those in the big cities in the U.S. And we also have the massive netwok of modern metro systems and still expanding.
Maraming Salamat po(Thank you so much po)❤️🇵🇭
There are available Rent To Own condo units guys for as low as $ 500-600 a month..instead of paying $ 600-1000 a month,you can avail of those units and after 3-5yrs, the unit will be all yours
I'm a local Filipino living here in the Philippines. I can survive in 1 month just spending $40 in US dollars for food. While $10 for electricity already good for 1 month . For the water bill , I usually only pay for $6 a month 🙂. It's really cheap here in my country. Fir the transportation I only spend $40 good for 1 month back and forth from wok to home hone to office. It really depends on your lifestyle.
Pls make reaction to BGC or Bonifacio Global City Taguig Philippines.
You can eat at "carinderia" for as low as $1.50 depending on the dish if it is meat or veggie ($0.90)
We don’t do tips on cabs. Well some would give, but it’s not mandatory.
I always give them a tips coz the paying for the boundaries every day Coz most of them they don’t own a taxi cab 🚕
New year celebration in the philippines. Its different around the world.
Yes including everything
good thing about metro manila is that you can drive during weekends to the mountainous north or to the beaches of the south and an hour east is the calming mountains of rizal
Riding in the bus is a comfortable way of traveling around the city and near province i hope you two guys can visit our country and enjoy the fun and exciting adventure!
Lived in the Philippines for over 20 years with a family of 5. My children have been taught in Private Schools & now attending University. My son is in Law School & my youngest is in her 4th year of Accounting. Upper Middle class life is much more expensive with a family, house, cars, university fees, maid etc.
The best place to be living close to Manila is i would say is Tagaytay. Its higher elevation makes it bearable during hot months. Its also more modern. In some places the electric grid is underground and so you wont see ugly spaghetti electric wires everywhere. Other option is Baguio very underrated city. I would say food is alot cheaper (if you cook at home alot) the downside its less options amenities than manila. Again these places are a lot cooler weather since at high elevation. Don't get me wrong manila is nice but its expensive in the long run 5-10 years in.
Filipina here giving your channel a thumbs up👍🇵🇭! Hope u visit our country soon as everything settled. Tip though, fr the airport instead of getting regular taxi, get a "Grab" service instead. It's similar to Uber.
Hi Guy Remember Philippines was 51State America, 1898 until 1947,
NOT ALL TIMES HAD BAD HAPPENED INSIDE THE BUS. LIKE ME I USED TO RIDE ON THE BUS ITS SAFE JUST BE ATTENTIVE.
That's great Miles and Phezz! Thanks for giving way to my request. More requests to come.
13:17 We don't tip here in the Philippines but you can if you really wanted to
You guys are NUTS, when I lived in san Antonio Texas, I paid 750$ A MONTH for a 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM APARTMENT and less than 120$ for electric/gas a month and water/basic cable was included
all our foods here in the philippine is only 1$ or 2$ for4$ thats already expensive 4$ is 200pesos which is frkn expensive fast food chain here is very cheap for only1$ or 2$
At present, 2021 metro manila s less traffic, coz of many infrastructures being built even n d pandemic and its open and some be next year and 2025, 2 subways, and pnr trains, and 2 more metro trains..
React to huge malls in manila, like the Venice Grand Canal Mall in McKinley.
Venice Grand Canal Philippines Branch 😅🤣😂
advanced welcome to the philippines 😁
Thanks for this reaction. I miss the metro. I miss everything before this pandemic...
I would recommend you guys to try PORK SISIG, CRISPY PATA, PORK SINIGANG and BICOL EXPRESS. Don’t forget to eat it with Rice 🍚!
If you ever go live in the Philippines go to Tagaytay or Batangas nice Beaches and cheaper to live and only 1 hour away from Manila….
Great reaction both the beautiful place in the Philippines GBC nice offwr this condo jepny only 10 peso to pay every were u go in metro ..manila god bless
I think the price ranges they're showing are from high end condos or apartment buildings in the main metropolitan areas of Metro Manila.
Coming from a family who owns out own place and rent out small house with at least two bedrooms, the highest rent we charge go from $150-$200
You check with international vloggers on how they are living in the Philippines
A Couple vlogger from Miami to expensive Apt. but Move to Manila for good before the Pandemic start i think now they planning to buy a Land in Build there Own New House Some Where Not far away from Manila For Family in Money Wise moving in Philippines is Best Choice the Things you Buy United State you can also buy in the Philippines in cheaper Way
God for retirees to live there because it's affordable. In the states you can't survive if you only receive $400 to $600 a month from your social security benefits. But with that amount you can live comfortably in the Philippines, and the cremation too is affordable! Coffins are also cheap.
In downtown Los Angeles you don't pay any single penny. You just set-up your donated tent along the lonely sidewalks and you're set. You'd be living right beside some almost empty mid rise condominium in the city of glamour which is L.A.
City living and tropical paradise living you can have it both simultaneously.
The only problem we have right now here in the philippines is the internet speed yet the government is working out for that concern.
It is much better to live in the province outskirt of Manila..the cost of living is much cheaper..and calamity always hit our Capital City..u can actually visit it anytime u want..earthquake is the most fearful one when u are residing on that tall building..
great video, very informative,
Buses in the philippines are quite nice... Not creepy like in dallas like phezz describes it😁😁
Most migrated in the Philippines, a high percentage head to head battle between Chinese and Americans
1 Chinese
2 Americans
3 Japanese
4 South Koreans
They usually light candles, in this case, a coke can, to ward off flies.
Watch some of the videos of the Making It Happen Vlog and Juicy Vlog for living in Metro Manila. For living expenses in the provinces, watch Eight Miles From Home (Siargao Island) and the Adam and Jane Lifestyle (Ormoc, Leyte).
visit Nate Hovee living cost in NEW CLARK CITY THANKS FOR FEATURING THE PHILIPPINES.
I have been longing to return to my old country after my retirement two years ago. I have lived in Texas for 39 years (longer than I lived there). This pandemic has stopped me from my plans to go back. By watching lots of travel vlogs about the Philippines, I see the big changes and the beauty of that country, My dollars can be stretched to live a more comfortable life and with many places to see because of its diversity. I know few of my friends who retired ahead of me chose the Philippines to settle because of what it has to offer. Pandemic, go away@#!
the only go backs at philippines in any area are the internet, 95% of cell tower are only 4G,
5G connectivity are only on those corporate areas.
700mbps = 159usd
1gbps = 189 usd
50mbps are miraculously fast for filipinos, thats how slow internet is.
Yes traffic is terrible 😂
Please try Filipino Breakfast Foods: TAPSILOG, TOCILOG and LONGSILOG.
Please react to: fireworks over metro manila NYE
What he meant for medium is nit a 2 bedroom apartment. It only one room.
Buses and Jeepney is all friendly especially seeing you as foreigner
I would suggest. You should start reacting to Filipino singers. It would be great.
You can tip... but I haven't been required to tip taxi in PH in Cebu.
Hopping you will react to New Manila International Airport and Manila Subway ... It is under construction
Pls visit Phil's. you're most welcome......
Hi guys, new subscriber here, i have watched all your philippines reaction, i suggest you explore BAGUIO CITY too, that is the SUMMER CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES. No beaches but alot of beautiful nature. Thanks
Traffic has somewhat eased recently, due to the opening of the skyway stage3.
Palawan is #1 el nido #3 coron #5 BORACAY#9 all of them ISLAND 🏝 PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭
Make more contents about Philippines so that you can gain more viewers and followers. 😅✌️
watch "the juicy vlog" and "making it happen vlog" here on y.t. (*for the manila metro lifestyle living 👍)
P.S.,.....do some kakanin (*rice based) desserts vlogs from phillepins nxt time!
New Clark City
We do not TIP in the Philippines. It is not common here, it's up to you whether you give a TIP or not but they will never ask for a TIP :)
Nice videos guys 👍👍👍👍✌️👌👋 ur New subscribers
Will you please try reacting to Manulife comedian commercial.
I think he is just talking about the rent, power bill and water bill and the food isn’t included in that
it's safe to take a bus.
local product are the most cheap
If you want to retire & want simple life , province life is ideal like what other expats are doing . 500 USD monthly is just enough.
Hello Guys:-) Can you please react to " Can Filipino speak their own language?
You need to turn the volume of the video you're showing.
before you say it's cheap you guys better research on how much is the average salary of a Filipino
Is $6,000 a month decent to live in Manila? (preferably BGC or Makati)
why dont u settle in davao. its safe and the cost of living is much more cheaper than in manila or anywhere else
Safe??shabu capital of the phils 😉😄😄
@@kom4tablynumb253 u are just saying this coz u are against the government. but i have been living here all my life and never have I seen a peaceful and safe place. unlike when I was in manila, where walking around with ur phone is a bad idea.