Even the prices your girl friend picked, I was a bit surprised. I was living under a rock. Thanks for moving my rock. I will budget a bigger number than $150 USD. ~ 9,000 peso per month. I am thinking 2X. Maybe 20,000 peso per month to live comfortably. That is under the number you are paying where you are. But, I give you credit for having class. That is worth something. If you have the money, why not? You take nothing to the grave. I liked the first property that your girl friend picked. As a note, you did not tell us where these properties were relative to food markets, or the center of the nearest town. No matter. Very helpful to get my rock moved. Good job. 😄
Nice spread of rentals. Having rented up and down the spread the best target is about 400-500 USD a month. 3-4 bedroom 2-3 cr. I rented a home in a premium gated community once for a little more. Truly beautiful home, neighborhood was well maintained. The home backed up to the rather very low end homes. The music, thump, thump, thump, started Friday afternoon and ended mid Sunday. It literally shook the walls on my rental. There are noise pollution laws however you can’t or better not be the complaining expat. The drive in after 4 PM was disastrous with the street vendors filling the only street to get in or out down to one lane. I did manage to finish my lease and promptly moved. Expect to fix a lot of things no matter the rental, electrical being the biggest issue I’ve found as most rentals are not setup for pulling more power than a single 1hp Aircon, a tv and a small refrigerator, and a single 10 watt bulb in each room, no matter the size of the rental, good thing electricians are pretty cheap. Just find a good area, fix what’s needed out of your own pocket then kick back, relax and don’t stress out about all the little things that constantly pop up. Last but not least make sure if you’re in a gated community the rental owner pays the HOA dues, not you, they own it.
In October I plan on flying to the Philippines, my first time there. I have no expectations; I just want to go there and wing it. I will have a monthly budget of about $4000. I am thinking of spending between two weeks to a month in all parts of the Philippines for about a year until I decide where I want to eventually stay. Do you think that will be a good plan?
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Wow, very impressive, I can see she's very dilligent. You make an outstanding team, keep up the good work and all the best wishes to both of you!!!
I want to live in a beach province with little to no expats around and absolutely no malls nearby. On Mondays-Sundays I want to wake up and bump uglies then coffee and bacon. Morning kayaking and snorkeling and afternoon naps. Then diner time and fishing.
Well I'm not a partner I don't do the bar seen. I like small towns so I think the province places would be good for me . All I'd need is a 1 bed maybe 2 and full bath kitchen and living room. And with me when I retire I'd like to be able just to go look at places when I fill like it. Maybe some hot springs or snorkeling.
I'd like to see you address the needs of someone who wants to take his time in adjusting to the Philippines. I envision employing someone to cook and clean my apartment until I figure out a longterm plan. Assume a monthly income of $5K. I envision living initially in Manila, prior to moving to an area with a beautiful beach. Does this make sense.
Whats the point retiring in PH if you have to live in a gated community with armed guards and barb wires and attack dogs in the front yard? Unable to go outside. And you have to pay $2-3k for that lifestyle? You could live somewhere in lower Louisiana on the same budget and have access to all amenities like gyms, libraries, parks, pools etc without all philippino riffraff.
You don’t have to I just choose to because it’s my first year in country and better safe than sorry many ex-pats live in regular homes amongst common neighborhoods. The dogs are not tact dogs but they’re used as a security system against theft I used to live in Louisiana, and I much prefer living here in the Philippines with a 30-year-old Filipina at my side, thanks for viewing our video and taking the time to comment and share
Hi Guys. Really like your videos. I am going to retire in the Philippines in a year. I currently live on 5 acres nice home in Alabama. I hate noise like you Rob, Lol! Can you recommend places in the province where people don’t live on top of each other? I like beach and mountains but love seclusion. I am fine being an hour or so away from a small town medium city for medical. I liked Camiguin island but wanted to hear your thoughts. Thanks.
We haven’t been to Camiguin Island yet but we have a friend who moved away because medical care was not what he needed. Feel free to send me an email link in the description box.
Do u have link for cdo rental group on fb. Only ones I seen are public n smaller groups. Think I couldn’t find due to being private. New sub first video. Thank u guys for the information. Look forward to more videos
😊Thank you so much. 🙏 You should budget $1,500 per month minimum plus airfare. Use this formula $25 per night accommodation plus 25 day additional. Look on airbnb to see if you can be happy at $750 month if not adjust up accordingly. Be careful to book Short Term initial lodging
Good video with lots of info in it if you are real quick to catch it all. I think I heard you say you like to be in upper elevation, do you know anywhere that is as high as Baguio and still safe for Americans? I would live in Baguio but it is a little too populated and very pricy for real estate. I would like to buy some farmland in the mountains in the upper elevation somewhere. Also looking for more farmland close to the water in a great area. Thanks for sharing! Your wife is right you are paying too much for rent. Let her find and negotiate you got the skin tax and are paying too much. Take care and God bless everyone!
I think expats that are retiring to the philipines wan't a place that is peaceful away from roosters and nasty dogs and road noises and annoying trikes selling food and smelly crap. The best kind of service or you tube channel would be one who can investigate theese places and find the best subdivisions that expats would like quiet and respectful neighbors in fact i would pay for a service like this.
You put out great videos. I am starting to talk with a lady from CDO. You mentioned the uptown area. What barangay is that in, or general location for it ? I think the lady is in Lumbia and is a little south of what the uptown area is but not entirely sure of the locations.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines my girlfriend is from Lumbia and when I visit there I really like it. I think it would make a great place to live. Have visited several areas around PH but I find I really like CDO ad the weather is nice.
I would love to go there, I'm not computer smart, I'm a retired veteran, only need one bedroom, bath and kitchen, I don't know what all I would have to go threw to do something loke this, my wife just passed away, so I'm widowed. how in the world could i do this? is there a bank i would have to get my gov check to go threw or would i keep the bank im with? im 67 years old, i would want something on the beach or have a way to get there, so guess i would have to buy a motor bike lol. idk. I seen in the video a nice place, but there was a truck in its driveway, around 250 to 300 us money a month, I did subscribe to this video
I pay $360 US dollars a month for a 45 sq meter one bedroom apartment electricity, A/C, heat included in St. Paul, MN. I can live well with food and very little cost of living otherwise. So if I can do that in the USA then I could pay $360 and live okay there but I'd have to have traveler's health insurance and how much is that a month for a Senior? I am 70 and in reasonable physical condition. I commute by bicycle and on days I'm not doing errands I ride 20 miles for exercise in 1hr and 45 minutes. I would rather live near to a good health clinic and hospital. I think your prices are lower because they are on another outlying island right? Thanks for another great video!
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Hi! Very nice of you to take the time with me being you have over 20,000 subscribers, WOW as I imagine the population of Hibbing Minnesota near my hometown. Really I feel kind of foolish and should do my homework as you folks are so patient and so industrious and do so much for others as I contemplate, "should I or shouldn't I" a big question before a big leap and it's your magnanimous deeds that allow me for a better informed decision. THANKS AGAIN!
Hello! Awesome video. Can you tell me what the best Facebook property rental group(s) is/are for Dumaguete? I'm doing group search from USA, but I'm not certain about the suggested group results that I'm getting. -from Thomas Lincoln Pilling
Rocks for brains !!! > That is my frugal opinion looking from the US. There has to be better value in the Philippines than $800 ? mo ??? > Your Filipina is 100% correct ! -- Perhaps '''you''' are simply too easily sold due to extravagant tastes ? 🤔 That is not BGC or Makati ? 👎
I love your current place, you are retired and should live your life in style, anyone asking you to reduce your lifestyle is probably looking at it from the point of view of lack or for their own personal interest,
Thanks.. I love looking at the Filipino rental prices.. Seek and ye shall find.. Patience is a virtue... If you follow these two suggestions you will find exactly what you want in your price range.. remember everything in the Philippines is negotiable😮😊
There's no telling how much money you will save me on my future retirement. I hope to volunteer for public healthcare work to contribute to the well being of the community I settle in. CDO sounds like a great area! If you know of any organizations that provide public health care, please let me know. @@FlyMeToThePhilippines
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Um, yeah. Way high production values there. Great editing. 😊
Thank you Chuck
Again, very…very well done. You hit all the big questions, and so many considerations most never even think of.
Thank you ShiroiTora 🙏
Wow ₽12,000 a month!! I like the way she thinks!!😊
Thanks 👍
Thanks! good info, Chrissy is a Star ,
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Even the prices your girl friend picked, I was a bit surprised. I was living under a rock. Thanks for moving my rock. I will budget a bigger number than $150 USD. ~ 9,000 peso per month. I am thinking 2X. Maybe 20,000 peso per month to live comfortably. That is under the number you are paying where you are. But, I give you credit for having class. That is worth something. If you have the money, why not? You take nothing to the grave. I liked the first property that your girl friend picked. As a note, you did not tell us where these properties were relative to food markets, or the center of the nearest town. No matter. Very helpful to get my rock moved. Good job. 😄
🙏👍
Well I guess I will find out after I get there in Nov. BTW thanks for all the info you guys put out there for us.
Our pleasure Frank
Nice spread of rentals. Having rented up and down the spread the best target is about 400-500 USD a month. 3-4 bedroom 2-3 cr. I rented a home in a premium gated community once for a little more. Truly beautiful home, neighborhood was well maintained. The home backed up to the rather very low end homes. The music, thump, thump, thump, started Friday afternoon and ended mid Sunday. It literally shook the walls on my rental. There are noise pollution laws however you can’t or better not be the complaining expat. The drive in after 4 PM was disastrous with the street vendors filling the only street to get in or out down to one lane. I did manage to finish my lease and promptly moved. Expect to fix a lot of things no matter the rental, electrical being the biggest issue I’ve found as most rentals are not setup for pulling more power than a single 1hp Aircon, a tv and a small refrigerator, and a single 10 watt bulb in each room, no matter the size of the rental, good thing electricians are pretty cheap. Just find a good area, fix what’s needed out of your own pocket then kick back, relax and don’t stress out about all the little things that constantly pop up. Last but not least make sure if you’re in a gated community the rental owner pays the HOA dues, not you, they own it.
Great advice..thanks for sharing
So Chrissy is from the city of gold. I missed CDO. Lots of memories.
I should be able to to live like a king of my $5300 a month pension
I agree
Hey guys, new to your channel, great content, great attitude. ❤
Welcome and thank you
In October I plan on flying to the Philippines, my first time there. I have no expectations; I just want to go there and wing it. I will have a monthly budget of about $4000. I am thinking of spending between two weeks to a month in all parts of the Philippines for about a year until I decide where I want to eventually stay. Do you think that will be a good plan?
Yes but when you meet someone you will have to decide how far from her family to live
Wow, excellent information!!!
Also your edititing is really outstanding, do you do it all yourself or do you outsource it all???
Chrissy does all the editing
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Wow, very impressive, I can see she's very dilligent. You make an outstanding team, keep up the good work and all the best wishes to both of you!!!
I want to live in a beach province with little to no expats around and absolutely no malls nearby. On Mondays-Sundays I want to wake up and bump uglies then coffee and bacon. Morning kayaking and snorkeling and afternoon naps. Then diner time and fishing.
I don’t need luxury, I need peace.
Sounds great!
Nice one.
Thank you! Cheers!
Well I'm not a partner I don't do the bar seen. I like small towns so I think the province places would be good for me . All I'd need is a 1 bed maybe 2 and full bath kitchen and living room. And with me when I retire I'd like to be able just to go look at places when I fill like it. Maybe some hot springs or snorkeling.
Fair enough!
Thanks for all the good information.
Have never found out bring electronics (computer/laptop) or get them there?
Purchase in West for sure
Congratulations 🎈🎉🎊
Great view of what’s possible for accommodations! That was very helpful. Would you choose CDO to live if you didn’t have Crissy?
Yes, absolutely. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
I'd like to see you address the needs of someone who wants to take his time in adjusting to the Philippines.
I envision employing someone to cook and clean my apartment until I figure out a longterm plan.
Assume a monthly income of $5K.
I envision living initially in Manila, prior to moving to an area with a beautiful beach.
Does this make sense.
Yes however if I make a video aimed at 5 k a month I will catch a lot of grief. Seems my 803 a month rent alienates many viewers
I like the idea about adjusting though
all good
Thanks Albert
Whats the point retiring in PH if you have to live in a gated community with armed guards and barb wires and attack dogs in the front yard? Unable to go outside. And you have to pay $2-3k for that lifestyle?
You could live somewhere in lower Louisiana on the same budget and have access to all amenities like gyms, libraries, parks, pools etc without all philippino riffraff.
You don’t have to I just choose to because it’s my first year in country and better safe than sorry many ex-pats live in regular homes amongst common neighborhoods. The dogs are not tact dogs but they’re used as a security system against theft I used to live in Louisiana, and I much prefer living here in the Philippines with a 30-year-old Filipina at my side, thanks for viewing our video and taking the time to comment and share
Thanks for the video, it really got my gears turning, they’re so many islands, towns and cities where should a guy start?
Hi Mike. Cebu City IT Park. Let me know if you’re interested in a consultation flymetothephilippinesconsultation.as.me/
Hi Guys. Really like your videos. I am going to retire in the Philippines in a year. I currently live on 5 acres nice home in Alabama. I hate noise like you Rob, Lol! Can you recommend places in the province where people don’t live on top of each other? I like beach and mountains but love seclusion. I am fine being an hour or so away from a small town medium city for medical. I liked Camiguin island but wanted to hear your thoughts. Thanks.
We haven’t been to Camiguin Island yet but we have a friend who moved away because medical care was not what he needed. Feel free to send me an email link in the description box.
Do u have link for cdo rental group on fb. Only ones I seen are public n smaller groups. Think I couldn’t find due to being private. New sub first video. Thank u guys for the information. Look forward to more videos
On fb. Search “House for rent in Cagayan de Oro City”. In Groups. Orange banner. You have to join
Where is this listing found? So I can look at all the pictures and see a place to rent please. Thanks for not “gatekeeping”
All the listings in the video came from the Facebook group, Holmes and Rental property in Cagayan de Oro
If I wanted to come over to the Philippines for a 6 month stay, about how much money do you believe I will need to save?
😊Thank you so much. 🙏
You should budget $1,500 per month minimum plus airfare.
Use this formula $25 per night accommodation plus 25 day additional. Look on airbnb to see if you can be happy at $750 month if not adjust up accordingly. Be careful to book Short Term initial lodging
Good video with lots of info in it if you are real quick to catch it all. I think I heard you say you like to be in upper elevation, do you know anywhere that is as high as Baguio and still safe for Americans?
I would live in Baguio but it is a little too populated and very pricy for real estate. I would like to buy some farmland in the mountains in the upper elevation somewhere. Also looking for more farmland close to the water in a great area. Thanks for sharing! Your wife is right you are paying too much for rent. Let her find and negotiate you got the skin tax and are paying too much. Take care and God bless everyone!
Not sure about the safe part. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines safe part?
@@aicsusa that’s my point the mountains are not as safe
What about Tagaytay south of Manila or Valencia just outside of Dumaguete. Cheers Aussie John
@@notsocrazyjohn5348 Tagatay a little close to volcano. Valencia probably safest
I think expats that are retiring to the philipines wan't a place that is peaceful away from roosters and nasty dogs and road noises and annoying trikes selling food and smelly crap. The best kind of service or you tube channel would be one who can investigate theese places and find the best subdivisions that expats would like quiet and respectful neighbors in fact i would pay for a service like this.
So would I
I hope this isn't a Stupid Question but do you pay any US Income taxes and What happens if There are any Social Security Problems ?
You should google your question
You put out great videos. I am starting to talk with a lady from CDO. You mentioned the uptown area. What barangay is that in, or general location for it ? I think the lady is in Lumbia and is a little south of what the uptown area is but not entirely sure of the locations.
Yes, we live in Lumbia which is approximately 2 km from uptown
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines my girlfriend is from Lumbia and when I visit there I really like it. I think it would make a great place to live. Have visited several areas around PH but I find I really like CDO ad the weather is nice.
@@FinstaDaMinsta yes, its the elevation
I would love to go there, I'm not computer smart, I'm a retired veteran, only need one bedroom, bath and kitchen, I don't know what all I would have to go threw to do something loke this, my wife just passed away, so I'm widowed. how in the world could i do this? is there a bank i would have to get my gov check to go threw or would i keep the bank im with? im 67 years old, i would want something on the beach or have a way to get there, so guess i would have to buy a motor bike lol. idk. I seen in the video a nice place, but there was a truck in its driveway, around 250 to 300 us money a month, I did subscribe to this video
Let me know if you’re interested in a consultation flymetothephilippinesconsultation.as.me/
I pay $360 US dollars a month for a 45 sq meter one bedroom apartment electricity, A/C, heat included in St. Paul, MN. I can live well with food and very little cost of living otherwise. So if I can do that in the USA then I could pay $360 and live okay there but I'd have to have traveler's health insurance and how much is that a month for a Senior? I am 70 and in reasonable physical condition. I commute by bicycle and on days I'm not doing errands I ride 20 miles for exercise in 1hr and 45 minutes. I would rather live near to a good health clinic and hospital. I think your prices are lower because they are on another outlying island right? Thanks for another great video!
Actually, CDO is a town of 800,000+ and it’s the second wealthiest part of the Philippines outside of Metro Manila
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Hi! Very nice of you to take the time with me being you have over 20,000 subscribers, WOW as I imagine the population of Hibbing Minnesota near my hometown. Really I feel kind of foolish and should do my homework as you folks are so patient and so industrious and do so much for others as I contemplate, "should I or shouldn't I" a big question before a big leap and it's your magnanimous deeds that allow me for a better informed decision. THANKS AGAIN!
@@mwj5368 let me know if I can help
Hello! Awesome video. Can you tell me what the best Facebook property rental group(s) is/are for Dumaguete? I'm doing group search from USA, but I'm not certain about the suggested group results that I'm getting.
-from Thomas Lincoln Pilling
Depends. There are 2 with approximately 18k members both post 10x day. Try both
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Can you send me the names of both groups?
What’s the best place to rent that is also near good scuba diving sites?
Possibly Panglao or Puerto Galera
Do you think I could live on Bantayan island for $1,500. USD? I would have to rent a small house or condo. Thanks.
It feasible. Yes but tight
Trusting your learned second, both her choices are winners, you lost😂
Mr Jr - I am a winner when I choose her thanks for watching and taking time to comment
Rocks for brains !!! > That is my frugal opinion looking from the US. There has to be better value in the Philippines than $800 ? mo ??? > Your Filipina is 100% correct ! -- Perhaps '''you''' are simply too easily sold due to extravagant tastes ? 🤔 That is not BGC or Makati ? 👎
Frank tell us how you really feel
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines 🤗 👍 🍺
25,000 dollars per month? I'll take 2 🤣 8:36 I'm sure you meant to say pesos.
I’m sure, sign here 😆
I love your current place, you are retired and should live your life in style, anyone asking you to reduce your lifestyle is probably looking at it from the point of view of lack or for their own personal interest,
Thanks for your support
I ended up purchasing a condo in a gated community in cebu it's great .
Glad to hear it worked out for you
@@FlyMeToThePhilippines Thanks
That 12k php house is workable for me, it's shaded and has private parking for a car and the price is great for someone on a tight budget.
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Thanks.. I love looking at the Filipino rental prices..
Seek and ye shall find..
Patience is a virtue...
If you follow these two suggestions you will find exactly what you want in your price range.. remember everything in the Philippines is negotiable😮😊
Thanks Richard for watching the video and taking time to comment
This video is amazing! VERY informative and gives great options for different price ranges.
Thanks for watching! And thanks for the support.
Thanks!
What a complete surprise. THANK YOU so much. Rob and Chrissy
There's no telling how much money you will save me on my future retirement. I hope to volunteer for public healthcare work to contribute to the well being of the community I settle in. CDO sounds like a great area! If you know of any organizations that provide public health care, please let me know. @@FlyMeToThePhilippines
I sleep in the HVAC cupboard, no windows, foam mattress on floor, thus any accommodation would be an improvement of living conditions.
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