Been in Tagaytay 25 years ago and it's now too populated and to near a active volcano. Been in Mactan, Cebu about 15 years ago and same. Traffic was terrible, too many people there. So since 10 years ago I'm living in Bukidnon: Better cooler climate than Tagaytay, lots of nature and less population. No active volcanoes, no floods, and abundance of fresh water and food. There are no safety issues and the Living cost could hardly be lower.
@@doingeven5196 Before I stayed in Marigondon and in 2008 often experienced traffic jams on the way to Cebu, maybe thing get better with the 3rd bridge.
It's amazing to see AMC doing well after all the doomsday analyses from naysayers. The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient - warren buffet. It's good to remind people of this right now; you buy on fear and sell on greed or just hold through it all for the long term. It’s easy but lots of people forget.
@rachealhubert74 I have been thinking about how to grow my reserve by 100% or more within months. I will be grateful if you can give tips or anything on how to make good market picks and how I can get my portfolio diversified and balanced to meet up my target.
@@MaryOlson7 Bridget Mary Turow is quite popular on Bloomberg I doubt if there is anyone who is serious about stock trading that doesn't know her. She has helped me quite a few times in growing my portfolio and it was blissful without any setbacks. she is a tough person in an industry that demands clairvoyance
I retired half living in Makati and half on a farm near Olongapo. I prefer western food and like you said, get a maid. Great ideas. I'm happy this channel is about something other than what most of these channels are like.
Good job! Well done and informative Video! I liked how you chose 3 different characteristics of locations. I am sure there are other places to retire to in the Philippines but these maybe the most important ones. Also I liked how you broke down basically the most important informations including cost of living in the different places. Apart from that I find it interesting that a young guy like you makes a video for people in their retirement age. But as I said, well done.
Excellent video! So much pertinent info in a concise, easily understandable delivery. You might as well become a real estate agent; I'd definitely use your services based on your knowledge, even at such a young age. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
The traffic in Cebu is really bad in a car that's why I bought or rented a motorcycle. But there are just so many things you can do in and around Cebu including having ambulance service for an old man like me. To me that out ways the traffic. I didn't go to Cebu to watch trees grow.
Great channel. The information and the way it’s delivered makes these vids a pleasure to watch. There’s A LOT of RUclipsrs out there that should take notes on how it’s done. Top notch. Loving it. 👍
My wife is from the Cebu area. We own a home in liloan. It’s nice being able to walk to the beach. Plus the airport is only 30 minutes away. Shopping is close also. Plus it is much cheaper than you say. But we already own a home there. I can’t wait till traveling opens back up. We will stay in the Philippines for at least six months.
That's great to hear James. Hope that the Philippines opens up for you guys soon. And I'm glad that you mentioned that it's cheaper than mentioned in the video. I was going off of my personal research so love to hear it from someone that has actually lived in Cebu! Thanks for watching 🙏
liloan have 2 story one bedroom condo pay 180 usd month include internet, water, pay for your electric. 18 min walk too the beach. wait for the ph too open fly their hope soon.
I live in Cebu now for 4 years and I have traveled to all tourists destinations in Phil’s and even tried living in few of them like Bohol Panglao, Dumagette and Manila and cebu is the best place to retire for expats.
So pleased I stumbled on your channel, great info and very professional. Thank you so much, this video really helped me. Keep up the good work, you are going places!
THANK YOU for producing a smart, well-written and respectful program. You're an excellent communicator, are adorable and engaging. KEEP IT UP! Makes mo wanna go back to the PI!
My wife is from Laguna, where we bought a residential lot years ago. We plan to build a house there probably before retirement. With the improvement of highways and byways, the drive from Manila would just be a breeze.
You are very bright/articulate. And driven apparently for starting your RUclips business. Keep pushing, and you will be a huge success, that of which I have no doubt!
I'm a Filipino in Canada. I am definitely considering retiring in PH. I like Tagaytay but hate the traffic there. Probably somewhere in Batangas near the diving spots I love. I also like Dumaguete because of all the beautiful places accessible from there. Great diving too! I really don't like Cebu City. Another place I love is Iloilo city. Great infrastructure, restaurants, and beaches
Sounds like your leaning more towards the beaches. In that case, I definitely recommend you check out Duma and Batangas. The nice part about Batangas is that you still have good accessibility to Manila! Thanks for watching 🙏
@@TheSavvyExpat easier than coming to the US but definitely not easy. I had to come as an international student, like most Filipinos migrating here these days,. But it costs millions of pesos to do that since international students pay 3 to 4 times more tuition. But it's very to become a permanent resident after graduation and gaining Canadian work experience
@@dongshengdi773 with the maximum retirement pension of 1,200 a month. Most canadians won't be able to afford to retire here in Canada. Because $1,200 won't even be enough for rent in Vancouver and Toronto. BTW Toronto is a dump. People here work through their 70s until their bodies give up so they can save for retirement So it's good that Filipinos have the option to retire in PH where 1,200 isn't much but it will at least cover the basics
I suggest, try Iloilo City. You will be amazed. Best kept secret and the locals and old-timer and peace-loving expats wanted it that way. They try to avoid unwanted and crazy expats. If you like nightlife, this place is very limited. No bar-hopping in this place. Most night life here are dinner places with live band playing.
See, those are the kind of places I especially like. No rowdy crowds of foreigners, just classy expats looking to live a peaceful retired life. Thanks for suggesting that Romeo.
This is the 1st time I’ve watched your channel. You appear to be spot on on your break down of the 3 places on your list at least from what I experienced in those places. I’ll be checking out your other blogs. Aloha! 🤙🏼
Bacolod is amazing. I felt more safe here than any major U.S. city. Negros Island is def becoming the most popular place to retire in P.I. The nearby mountain area climates are Cold n Chilly ! LuV It !
My bank account was hacked. I was speaking with customer service at the same time the hacker was. He got $12,000 before I contacted the bank. My bank reimbursed my losses and tracked him to Bacolod. I will never spend money there.
Cebu is Manila 2.0. Davao, CDO, Iloilo and Bacolod I think are better alternatives. If you want a truly provincial retirement, I'd recommend Palawan, Panglao/Bohol, and Bukidnon.
Netherland’s people are Dutch. And having lived in both Tagatay and Dumaguete/Valencia, prefer Dumaguete as it gets less severe weather events/typhoons.
Angeles City should be in top 3 if not #1. Not just because of the most entertainment, girls come from every province to work there, largest waterpark in Asia, 2nd largest airport in PI, fastest growing business area in PI, new train connecting Manila-Angeles- Subic. There is more things to do BY FAR in and around Angeles. Many ex-pat live there, join clubs, has the highest history for Americans, 1 hour to Subic, Pinatubo, only 2 hours to MANILA, 3 hours to Bagio. It is the Center most place to be in PHILIPPINES.
You may want to consider Davao. There is Samal Island nearby. Paradise Island, Pearl Farm Resort. Lots of beach property, Mount Apo, Eden Park Resort. Just to name a few places. Many malls all over.
Great 👍 informational video,.. I'm taking notes for one day becoming an expat in the Philippines. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I really liked your content. Thanks and keep up the great work.
I don't think I would describe Tagaytay as "cool and misty". It's only cool relative to Manila, but still warm to hot, and also humid. The *coldest* month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C (86°F). From there it only goes warmer, frequently over 90F.
This deserves a Part II! Check out Baguio as well. Subic for the retirees with their own boats. The City of Manila is having a Renaissance.. Mindanao is such a big place as well.
Explore Mindanao as well. Zamboanga del Sur, del Norte have some cool places as well and easy, simple living with no water supply issue like in Luzon. House helper is getting not as cool as said as many from the provinces, because of social media, look for greener pasture. Trust issue is a real issue these days wherever you are. Still, just check on this, mindanao has many equally great potential retirement places.
This was my first video of yours I've ever seen. You gave awesome advice, and you were funny as heck. I subscribed! Hope you have more videos like this. I am from the US as well, but I have never been to the Philippines. But I plan to retire there having just turned 50.
Glad to hear that John! If you need any help, especially in terms of moving to BGC, feel free to email me at evan@thesavvyexpat.com and I can give you a hand
When I was there in the Philippines 🇵🇭 I lived in the province of Cavite and Makati City. For my preference though I would rather stay in Cavite because of the clean air. Although I did feel very comfortable living in Makati as well. Your videos are very informative and I thank you for sharing. 👍🏽
Savvy, since you're topic is retirement, come up also with a video of how expat will access their savings transfered into Philippine banks OR infos on transferring money into the the Philippines
thanks for this vlog. very informative. I'm planning on moving there in a couple years with my son and his filipina wife and kids. Once there, my son will build a house, but I'd like to move on my own, and have been researching for months places like Cebu and Dumaguete, and Iloilo city area. Now I'll research the Tagaytay area. Being I'm already 72, I'd like to be able to get to medical assistance if needed, so close to good hospitals would be a determining factor. keep up the good work. much appreciated.
James Nichols. i’m 70 years old and i’m a Filipina. Leyte is our province and our place is not far from Cebu. It’s by boat maybe 5 hours. I hope we will be friends.
Young man, your video was genius, I watched it early in the morning drinking a green monster drink. I am age 59 now and in a couple of years I had plan on retiring in Cebu City, Philippines around 2025. Having been station in the Philippines long time ago too. I have now a subscription to your great channel, thanks for caring for retirees and future retirees too. From US American Air Force Security Police Military Veteran who was station at Clark Air Base (Angeles area), Philippines. GOD speed to the Philippines.
Thank you for your service David 🙏 Right on, not only are you in the perfect age to enjoy retirement in the Philippines, but you also already have experienced living here! That's great. I'll be making more videos on retiring in the Philippines, especially highlighting Cebu. Take care 💯
@@TheSavvyExpat Knowledge is power, I was so glad I was station there in Philippines. I always enjoy information to keep me updated, glad I found your channel and subscribed to it. Good looking out, thank you too.
yes I see it like you, I have a house 66 km away from Cebu and I love it. It is just important to decide whether you prefer a city life or provincial life. I could not imagine to be in the city. Too poluted, too much crime and too much traffic. But everyone is different.
@@karlthetrader I agree with, the main thing I am thinking is if I need big hospital close by just in case I need to check in for health issues. If hospitals were more adequate in the province, I would for sure live there. Now Manila, too crowded now with big Airport and Cebu, not to crowded with big Airport. I am skiddish to live in Davao for obvious security concerns from me.
Great, and very informative video, nicely done! If my wife wasn't from Iloilo and I wasn't headed there as a result, I'd definitely check out Tagatay and Duma.👍
@@TheSavvyExpat Hey Even, Well not that I've explored many places in the Philippines yet, I will say this of Iloilo it's a really nice little city, it's got great malls, restaurants, beaches beautiful scenery if you if you head out into the Island to some of the more romote areas like Capiz which I love it's really beautiful up there about an hour from the city. You're also close to Boracay and Gamaras Islands, Gamaras is supposed to be wonderful during Mango season, great resorts both islands as well as around the Island of Panay in general. As far as living, things are on the cheaper side being your away from Luzon probably similar to what you'd find in Duma. Seems to have great dental and medical care there from what my wife tells me thankfully I've not had to make use of that yet during our visits. There's also quite a bit of really nice gated communities popping up near Iloilo city. Definitely worth future expats to visit and consider as a potential retirement place. Can't wait to get back and vlog from there. There's a lot more to Panay, it's definitely a hidden gem I'd say. Take care, God bless! 🕊️
@@USAtoPhilippinesLife great to hear that. I'd really like to visit Iloilo. In the meantime, I'll be on the look out for some iloilo vlogs on your channel!
Ilo Ilo is close to Boracay and it has its own Gigantes Islands. It should be Ilo Ilo vs. Cebu. Because Duma is not as bustling. As for Tagaytay, a better option might be Baguio, the summer capital and city of pines.
I think Dumaguete will be a good retirement place for those who are in the mid-60s to 70s+. For expats (among the 3 top places for retirement for expats). Cebu City will be more attractive as it is more cosmopolitan with more modern amenities, yet near the nice beaches and resorts. Actually, it really depends on your lifestyle. It's good you touched on the budget, cost of living.
I only have 2 choices as a home base. Cebu City/Mactan and BGC. Its close to the airport and healthcare facilities. I just want to travel the islands and neighboring countries.
This video is really valuable. I loved the graphic details of cost of living; the geographic map can be a better I have to say, like showing a map for a few sec. Also in the cost of living is not including transportation: how do we get around and for how much? I like a city where there is a good night life, like bars, discos
Thankyou young man for your excellent review of these top three cities. I am now 70 years old and planning to retire to the Philippines this spring (if it opens back up to Americans) I have visited Cebu City and Dumaguete about 15 years ago. Both places were great and I have friends, American and Filipino, living there now. Keep up the good job on your videos and I'm a new subscriber. P.S. as a first-time visitor to the Philippines it was the first time I experienced being in a prejudice free environment ....everyone treated me just great! No one treated me badly or with racial prejudice because I am a Black American. I look forward to retiring there 😎
@@TheSavvyExpat it's because my retirement money goes a lot further in the Philippines...and also many of my older friends have also found a loving life partner. So it's a win win situation
@@realmercy exactly. And especially nowadays w/ ridiculous inflation, there's no way retiring in the U.S will get any better. And my family is friends w/ an older guy from Boston that settled down here, got a house in Cavite, and started a family. Anyways, good for you 👍 keep in touch on these videos, would love to hear your process of moving here.
Sir, it appears that this guy has a lot of people fooled. He is doing this video from Philippines. Go back and carefully watch the background, especially the traffic. Everything he shows in this video can be found from internet or other streaming sources. He even admits, that he can't properly pronounce the names of some of the cities and locations he profiling. Most Filipinos can pronounce their native language words. If he is from Chicago and being as young as he is, how would he know the prices people are paying? The answer is, if you watch other vlogers, you will learn exactly what they say they are paying. He probably can't speak any Filipino language dialects. Notice that he uses mostly American props and sceneries. The cabins he profiled for the Tagaytay area are of north American style and not of Philippines architecture. Where in Philippines would you find tumbleweeds? No where! My wife is Filipina from Philippines, not from America, she feels he is not in Philippines. I was born at night, but not last night!!!
How about doing a video for those considering retiring in the provinces! I live in the provinces in a small fishing community 100km south of Cebu City. We built our nice little house on land we got from my wife's family. Total cost was about 300,000 pesos ($5400USD). Now there is no rent, we eat simple Filipino food, and live comfortably on 30k pesos ($540USD) per month. There are completely different dynamics but it is an option for many.
Good information and delivery from a young man! I'm Fil-Am living in TX. Were planning to retire in the Philippines in the future. I subscribed to your channel. Keep it going kid!
Very informative. You have a new subscriber! I would personally recommend Cebu City. Tagaytay is ok but the idea of living within miles of a recently active volcano is scary. I hear Duma being a small city is now 'congested ' with expats. Cebu City will give you all the finer things in life (including fast Internet connection) without leaving a hole in your pocket.
If you are still young and active and want to go to beaches , mountains and want active night life .. then Cebu City is the place. If you are older and want quiet night life with amenities and services close by then Dumaguete or even Cagayan or Davao would fit. It depends on individuals really. I am from Cebu but if i pick a place in Cebu it's probably the Mactan area close to the beach which also happens to be few minutes close to the airport. It's more quiet than living close to Metro Cebu which the traffic is a nightmare.
Good to know, originally Cebuano but I like the other islands after exploring them eg. Leyte, Bohol, Negros or Panay.... But Cebu and Negros fits the best because of the airports. Health Care wise I believe there's a 2 JCI accredited hospitals in two islands otherwise most are in Manila... I hope Philippines follows the lead of Thailand and have more JCI accredited hospitals (Thailand has 20+ I believe like Turkey) Also streamline the Fintech infrastructure or online payments to allow more International Health Insurance like Pacific Cross to be more accessible. Me and my White Canadian Fiance want to live in a homestead there but I don't want to be a fool without having $ invested for Health Care
I've heard a lot of good things about Iloilo and Bacolod city, especially for retirees. Hoping everything goes smooth settling down here James 🙏 God bless
I love to retired in my hometown when it's financially stable coz the problem is if you have illness the medical is not free. You have to pay medical expenses and everything. But if you have lots of money living in Philippines you live like king and Queen.
Been in Dumaguete 2.5 years now. My costs are on the high end but I have a partner and child to support. But I know people, even with a filipina, that get by on $1000 a month. Duma itself is a little congested but there are areas outside the city that are very nice. Im in Valencia which is about 8km west up into the foothills of the mountains. Its a little cooler, more rainy, but more expensive.
Good info. Retired a few years ago and traveled to Cebu. Really liked it but it is a bit congested. I've heard Valencia is nice from some expats on the internet. How much to rent a decent house? How do you handle transportation? Thanks for your input.
I have been to 40 provinces in the Philippines. I’d make my Top places to retire too. Its cute how you are reading your notes, no one does that. So it looks like a high school home work. Great script though. Dumaguete is or was laid back, but their are slowly ruining the reason it was charming.It is suppose to be provoncial. Siquijor and Cebu being very close is really a selling point. Cebu is super industrialized. Its for expats with more money.
Thanks for the support Eduardo 🙏 yea, many places in the Philippines are losing it's charm due to overpopulation and industrialization. More so turning into the west little by little. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Really enjoyed your video and can't disagree with any of that. Personally we chose the city of San Fernando (Pampanga) and I absolutely love it there. We are a 10 minute walk over the NLEx to a couple of very nice malls, and all the food choices a person could ever hope for, as well as right across the street from an S&R. We're temporarily back in Vancouver to get rid of our stuff and get back to San Fernando permanently this October.
We have a nice house there living in the boundary of Angeles and San Fernando in a subdivision peaceful and well guarded not just everyone can get inside good status of living 🇸🇽🇺🇸
I prefer Tagaytay though, it is near the Metro and the skyway is almost complete so travelling North to South of Luzon is easier. And if I wanted to go to the beach, Tagaytay is near Batangas.
Been in Tagaytay 25 years ago and it's now too populated and to near a active volcano. Been in Mactan, Cebu about 15 years ago and same. Traffic was terrible, too many people there. So since 10 years ago I'm living in Bukidnon: Better cooler climate than Tagaytay, lots of nature and less population. No active volcanoes, no floods, and abundance of fresh water and food. There are no safety issues and the Living cost could hardly be lower.
Thanks for feedback. I'll have to do some research on Bukidnon, sounds great.
welcome to the real world its called development move south to Mindanio but be ready to dodge bullets ok
@@colinwoods5663 😂😂😂
im coming! ahhahaha thanks for this!
i just moved from manila to mactan...
@@doingeven5196 Before I stayed in Marigondon and in 2008 often experienced traffic jams on the way to Cebu, maybe thing get better with the 3rd bridge.
It's amazing to see AMC doing well after all the doomsday analyses from naysayers. The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient - warren buffet. It's good to remind people of this right now; you buy on fear and sell on greed or just hold through it all for the long term. It’s easy but lots of people forget.
@rachealhubert74 I have been thinking about how to grow my reserve by 100% or more within months. I will be grateful if you can give tips or anything on how to make good market picks and how I can get my portfolio diversified and balanced to meet up my target.
@rachealhubert74 That's great. How do I reach her, you got any possible means of getting more info on her services?
@rachealhubert74 I just looked up this person, and surprisingly she seems proficient. I thought this was just some overrated BS, I appreciate this.
@@MaryOlson7 Bridget Mary Turow is quite popular on Bloomberg I doubt if there is anyone who is serious about stock trading that doesn't know her. She has helped me quite a few times in growing my portfolio and it was blissful without any setbacks. she is a tough person in an industry that demands clairvoyance
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I retired half living in Makati and half on a farm near Olongapo. I prefer western food and like you said, get a maid. Great ideas. I'm happy this channel is about something other than what most of these channels are like.
Glad to bring some variety to the table Martin 👌
Yup
Good job! Well done and informative Video! I liked how you chose 3 different characteristics of locations. I am sure there are other places to retire to in the Philippines but these maybe the most important ones. Also I liked how you broke down basically the most important informations including cost of living in the different places.
Apart from that I find it interesting that a young guy like you makes a video for people in their retirement age. But as I said, well done.
Glad to hear the video was useful to you Frank! Thanks for watching.
Good video. Right to the point and no rambling on in different directions.
You know it!
Hi! I'm from Haarlem, The Netherlands. Been around the Philippines and all I can say is, it's Absolutely Iloilo for me. Look it up.
I'm going to be uploading a video on Retirement in iloilo very soon. Stay tuned my friend 💯
enjoyed this. and the movie clips in between..good job..thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
You’re a good guy and have a very trustworthy presence. Good info. Good job. Hope you grow. You are one of the best out there.
I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching and take care!
Thanks for your good reviews, I'm coming to give it try in Cebu ....looking forward to it, should be there in September.
Smart, Funny and informative. Enjoyed this video. Keep up the great work.
Much appreciated!
Great job promoting retirement places and towns in the good ol' Philippines. As they often say: Mabuhay !!!
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Really good video and detail explanation
Glad you liked it!
Best video on the subject I've ever seen. And I've seen hundreds.
Means a lot Michael 💯 God bless
AWESOME video! I've watched a lot of videos on Dumaguete. Love it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice you're covering retirement; you look awefully young for early retirement; can't discriminate now a days. Job well done lad!
Appreciate that! You can never be too early to prepare 👍
@@TheSavvyExpat so true , best get out the rat race any age.
@@hillbillyintheasia6122 amen to that!
you were so good I subd and liked,, I'm moving to Guimaras when it opens,, thanks for posting
That's great to hear Bj, take care!
Excellent video! So much pertinent info in a concise, easily understandable delivery. You might as well become a real estate agent; I'd definitely use your services based on your knowledge, even at such a young age. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
That means a lot Peter 💯 more real estate and retirement videos coming up! Appreciate your support man 🙏
good video, great sense of humor also
Thanks Dave
Cebu is the best, you got the city life , beaches, you got the mountains and nightlife within your reach.
Exactly, great accessibility to everything in Cebu 💯
@@TheSavvyExpat and the worst traffic...
@@bienanatan3195 really? Heard it was bad. Not as bad as Manila though.
The traffic in Cebu is really bad in a car that's why I bought or rented a motorcycle. But there are just so many things you can do in and around Cebu including having ambulance service for an old man like me. To me that out ways the traffic. I didn't go to Cebu to watch trees grow.
Great channel. The information and the way it’s delivered makes these vids a pleasure to watch. There’s A LOT of RUclipsrs out there that should take notes on how it’s done. Top notch. Loving it. 👍
I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for tuning in 🙌
Nice value you have given here. I appreciate it. Thanks for including Cebu City in your list.
Of course 💯 thanks for watching
@@TheSavvyExpat my pleasure. Your content is significant to mine. ❤
Great video . Just subscribed.
My wife is from the Cebu area. We own a home in liloan. It’s nice being able to walk to the beach. Plus the airport is only 30 minutes away. Shopping is close also. Plus it is much cheaper than you say. But we already own a home there. I can’t wait till traveling opens back up. We will stay in the Philippines for at least six months.
That's great to hear James. Hope that the Philippines opens up for you guys soon. And I'm glad that you mentioned that it's cheaper than mentioned in the video. I was going off of my personal research so love to hear it from someone that has actually lived in Cebu! Thanks for watching 🙏
liloan have 2 story one bedroom condo pay 180 usd month include internet, water, pay for your electric. 18 min walk too the beach. wait for the ph too open fly their hope soon.
You have to eat "masi" in Liloan. Titays is the place to go 😊
@@monrubinlove masi
Good content. Liked and subscribed. Keep it coming.
I live in Cebu now for 4 years and I have traveled to all tourists destinations in Phil’s and even tried living in few of them like Bohol Panglao, Dumagette and Manila and cebu is the best place to retire for expats.
I love YOUR "boots on the ground" reports!
So pleased I stumbled on your channel, great info and very professional. Thank you so much, this video really helped me. Keep up the good work, you are going places!
Appreciate that Steven 🙏 more videos to come
Thanks for all of the useful information. I always enjoy your videos.
THANK YOU for producing a smart, well-written and respectful program. You're an excellent communicator, are adorable and engaging. KEEP IT UP! Makes mo wanna go back to the PI!
Thanks Roland. That means a lot.
Thank you for sharing these information. So pleased to hear that you mentioned Dumaguete. It’s where my property located at.
My dude you are too funny. You have yourself a subscriber! I love your content, I love your humor & I appreciate your work. Saludos.
Thanks man!
Great video full of useful information.
Thanks Victor 👊
My wife is from Laguna, where we bought a residential lot years ago. We plan to build a house there probably before retirement. With the improvement of highways and byways, the drive from Manila would just be a breeze.
Awesome!
You are very bright/articulate. And driven apparently for starting your RUclips business. Keep pushing, and you will be a huge success, that of which I have no doubt!
That made my day John. Thank you.
I'm a Filipino in Canada. I am definitely considering retiring in PH. I like Tagaytay but hate the traffic there. Probably somewhere in Batangas near the diving spots I love. I also like Dumaguete because of all the beautiful places accessible from there. Great diving too! I really don't like Cebu City. Another place I love is Iloilo city. Great infrastructure, restaurants, and beaches
Sounds like your leaning more towards the beaches. In that case, I definitely recommend you check out Duma and Batangas. The nice part about Batangas is that you still have good accessibility to Manila! Thanks for watching 🙏
The Best place to Retire for Filipinos is Canada 👍
Vancouver , Toronto …
@@dongshengdi773 yea it depends on your work situation too 💯 but I'm with you on that, it's a lot easier to get into Canada than the U.S!
@@TheSavvyExpat easier than coming to the US but definitely not easy. I had to come as an international student, like most Filipinos migrating here these days,. But it costs millions of pesos to do that since international students pay 3 to 4 times more tuition. But it's very to become a permanent resident after graduation and gaining Canadian work experience
@@dongshengdi773 with the maximum retirement pension of 1,200 a month. Most canadians won't be able to afford to retire here in Canada. Because $1,200 won't even be enough for rent in Vancouver and Toronto. BTW Toronto is a dump. People here work through their 70s until their bodies give up so they can save for retirement So it's good that Filipinos have the option to retire in PH where 1,200 isn't much but it will at least cover the basics
4% here - just subbed ✌🏼😉
I suggest, try Iloilo City. You will be amazed. Best kept secret and the locals and old-timer and peace-loving expats wanted it that way. They try to avoid unwanted and crazy expats. If you like nightlife, this place is very limited. No bar-hopping in this place. Most night life here are dinner places with live band playing.
See, those are the kind of places I especially like. No rowdy crowds of foreigners, just classy expats looking to live a peaceful retired life. Thanks for suggesting that Romeo.
I like Iloilo as well and surprised it wasn’t on the top 3.
Dose it have beautiful beaches ?
@@juancarlosmiralles8781 Yes lot of beaches in Iloilo!!!
@@juancarlosmiralles8781 It is mostly beaches if you ask me. You can check the map.
Helpful content, thanks👍
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This is the 1st time I’ve watched your channel. You appear to be spot on on your break down of the 3 places on your list at least from what I experienced in those places. I’ll be checking out your other blogs. Aloha! 🤙🏼
Appreciate it man 👊
Amazing ! Very well researched. Well done . 👍😎 My home town is Dumaguete., watching here in UK 🇬🇧
Bacolod is amazing. I felt more safe here than any major U.S. city. Negros Island is def becoming the most popular place to retire in P.I. The nearby mountain area climates are Cold n Chilly ! LuV It !
My bank account was hacked. I was speaking with customer service at the same time the hacker was. He got $12,000 before I contacted the bank. My bank reimbursed my losses and tracked him to Bacolod. I will never spend money there.
Excellent video and the humor made me subscribe. Thank you! :)
Cebu is Manila 2.0. Davao, CDO, Iloilo and Bacolod I think are better alternatives.
If you want a truly provincial retirement, I'd recommend Palawan, Panglao/Bohol, and Bukidnon.
Yea, I'll be making a video on Bohol soon
Very interesting information. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Netherland’s people are Dutch. And having lived in both Tagatay and Dumaguete/Valencia, prefer Dumaguete as it gets less severe weather events/typhoons.
I hear ya. Living in Tagaytay can be unpredictable in terms of weather which is its biggest flaw.
very nice video thanks...
Also, for American veterans, there is a VA hospital in Manila which can service any qualified veteran.
I enjoyed watching this great video. I am from Cebu but living now in Canada. Thanks and looking forward for more of your videos.
Angeles City should be in top 3 if not #1. Not just because of the most entertainment, girls come from every province to work there, largest waterpark in Asia, 2nd largest airport in PI, fastest growing business area in PI, new train connecting Manila-Angeles- Subic. There is more things to do BY FAR in and around Angeles. Many ex-pat live there, join clubs, has the highest history for Americans, 1 hour to Subic, Pinatubo, only 2 hours to MANILA, 3 hours to Bagio. It is the Center most place to be in PHILIPPINES.
Just found your channel. Love deadpan sense of humor :) Now a subscriber.
Welcome aboard!
I was stationed in Subic 88-91 then returned for Pinatubo and I have always considered retiring in PI
That's awesome. A lot more retirement videos to come so stay tuned for that 💯
I live in olongapo too..
You may want to consider Davao. There is Samal Island nearby. Paradise Island, Pearl Farm Resort. Lots of beach property, Mount Apo, Eden Park Resort. Just to name a few places. Many malls all over.
Absolutely, will be doing a video on Davao soon 🙏
Terrible traffic.😢
Like Tony-8280 says... the traffic is a BITCH
Great 👍 informational video,.. I'm taking notes for one day becoming an expat in the Philippines.
I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I really liked your content.
Thanks and keep up the great work.
I don't think I would describe Tagaytay as "cool and misty". It's only cool relative to Manila, but still warm to hot, and also humid. The *coldest* month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C (86°F). From there it only goes warmer, frequently over 90F.
I got at least 10 years before I could consider retiring anywhere outside the US. But I'm enjoying your videos young man. Keep up the great work. 😁👍
ILOILO city is the BEST! Modern, very clean, low crime and loving people.
Greetings from Chicago. Your content is outstanding. I think I'll binge-watch a few more episodes this weekend
This deserves a Part II!
Check out Baguio as well.
Subic for the retirees with their own boats.
The City of Manila is having a Renaissance..
Mindanao is such a big place as well.
Will definitely be doing more retirement videos! Matter of fact, my next video will be on Baguio retirement so stay tuned for that Arnel 💯
Baguio becomes so over populated during holidays, especially at Christmas (Pasko) and Easter (Pascha). And Baguio had become expensive.
Subic, you say!
Thanks...I’ve been googling around searching for marinas, boats for sale , etc.
I’ll check that now...
Explore Mindanao as well. Zamboanga del Sur, del Norte have some cool places as well and easy, simple living with no water supply issue like in Luzon. House helper is getting not as cool as said as many from the provinces, because of social media, look for greener pasture. Trust issue is a real issue these days wherever you are. Still, just check on this, mindanao has many equally great potential retirement places.
@@TheSavvyExpat no more room in Baguio, please go elsewhere.
Very good video! Thank you for posting this
This was my first video of yours I've ever seen. You gave awesome advice, and you were funny as heck. I subscribed! Hope you have more videos like this. I am from the US as well, but I have never been to the Philippines. But I plan to retire there having just turned 50.
Glad to hear that John! If you need any help, especially in terms of moving to BGC, feel free to email me at evan@thesavvyexpat.com and I can give you a hand
@@TheSavvyExpat Wow, Evan, thank you sooo much! 😎
Nice channel. Appreciated.
Anytime brother
When I was there in the Philippines 🇵🇭 I lived in the province of Cavite and Makati City. For my preference though I would rather stay in Cavite because of the clean air. Although I did feel very comfortable living in Makati as well. Your videos are very informative and I thank you for sharing. 👍🏽
Thanks for the good sharing 👍👍
Savvy, since you're topic is retirement, come up also with a video of how expat will access their savings transfered into Philippine banks OR infos on transferring money into the the Philippines
Excellent suggestion
Right specially when building a house how do you access senfing money
Brilliant, informative work! I know I coming!
thanks for this vlog. very informative. I'm planning on moving there in a couple years with my son and his filipina wife and kids. Once there, my son will build a house, but I'd like to move on my own, and have been researching for months places like Cebu and Dumaguete, and Iloilo city area. Now I'll research the Tagaytay area. Being I'm already 72, I'd like to be able to get to medical assistance if needed, so close to good hospitals would be a determining factor. keep up the good work. much appreciated.
James Nichols. i’m 70 years old and i’m a Filipina. Leyte is our province and our place is not far from Cebu. It’s by boat maybe 5 hours. I hope we will be friends.
@@andresitapavo7657 haha bigaun 🤣
@@Pinoyjeepney can you edit that reply i don’t like it
Very good expert advice 👍😎
Young man, your video was genius, I watched it early in the morning drinking a green monster drink. I am age 59 now and in a couple of years I had plan on retiring in Cebu City, Philippines around 2025. Having been station in the Philippines long time ago too. I have now a subscription to your great channel, thanks for caring for retirees and future retirees too. From US American Air Force Security Police Military Veteran who was station at Clark Air Base (Angeles area), Philippines. GOD speed to the Philippines.
Thank you for your service David 🙏 Right on, not only are you in the perfect age to enjoy retirement in the Philippines, but you also already have experienced living here! That's great. I'll be making more videos on retiring in the Philippines, especially highlighting Cebu. Take care 💯
@@TheSavvyExpat Knowledge is power, I was so glad I was station there in Philippines. I always enjoy information to keep me updated, glad I found your channel and subscribed to it. Good looking out, thank you too.
yes I see it like you, I have a house 66 km away from Cebu and I love it. It is just important to decide whether you prefer a city life or provincial life. I could not imagine to be in the city. Too poluted, too much crime and too much traffic. But everyone is different.
@@karlthetrader I agree with, the main thing I am thinking is if I need big hospital close by just in case I need to check in for health issues. If hospitals were more adequate in the province, I would for sure live there. Now Manila, too crowded now with big Airport and Cebu, not to crowded with big Airport. I am skiddish to live in Davao for obvious security concerns from me.
Thank you for making this very informative video. These look like beautiful cities
Great, and very informative video, nicely done! If my wife wasn't from Iloilo and I wasn't headed there as a result, I'd definitely check out Tagatay and Duma.👍
I appreciate the support Mike. I'm acutally curious, how do you like there in Iloilo? God bless you guys 🙏
@@TheSavvyExpat Hey Even, Well not that I've explored many places in the Philippines yet, I will say this of Iloilo it's a really nice little city, it's got great malls, restaurants, beaches beautiful scenery if you if you head out into the Island to some of the more romote areas like Capiz which I love it's really beautiful up there about an hour from the city. You're also close to Boracay and Gamaras Islands, Gamaras is supposed to be wonderful during Mango season, great resorts both islands as well as around the Island of Panay in general. As far as living, things are on the cheaper side being your away from Luzon probably similar to what you'd find in Duma. Seems to have great dental and medical care there from what my wife tells me thankfully I've not had to make use of that yet during our visits. There's also quite a bit of really nice gated communities popping up near Iloilo city. Definitely worth future expats to visit and consider as a potential retirement place. Can't wait to get back and vlog from there. There's a lot more to Panay, it's definitely a hidden gem I'd say. Take care, God bless! 🕊️
@@USAtoPhilippinesLife great to hear that. I'd really like to visit Iloilo. In the meantime, I'll be on the look out for some iloilo vlogs on your channel!
Ilo Ilo is close to Boracay and it has its own Gigantes Islands. It should be Ilo Ilo vs. Cebu. Because Duma is not as bustling. As for Tagaytay, a better option might be Baguio, the summer capital and city of pines.
@@eduardochavacano absolutely, I'll be doing a video on Baguio soon!
OMG, young man this was an excellent video. I am shocked that you have this information at such a young age. Thank you for sharing....
Appreciate it 🙏
I think Dumaguete will be a good retirement place for those who are in the mid-60s to 70s+. For expats (among the 3 top places for retirement for expats). Cebu City will be more attractive as it is more cosmopolitan with more modern amenities, yet near the nice beaches and resorts. Actually, it really depends on your lifestyle. It's good you touched on the budget, cost of living.
Agreed. Thanks for watching Leticia 🙏
I only have 2 choices as a home base. Cebu City/Mactan and BGC. Its close to the airport and healthcare facilities. I just want to travel the islands and neighboring countries.
may volcanoe din sa dumaguete..pls search sa google
Thank you. Very informative video 👏 👍
This video is really valuable. I loved the graphic details of cost of living; the geographic map can be a better I have to say, like showing a map for a few sec. Also in the cost of living is not including transportation: how do we get around and for how much? I like a city where there is a good night life, like bars, discos
Gotcha. will keep that in mind for my next retirement video. Thanks for watching!
Great, I just subscribed, thank you.
Thanks Mhel 🙏
Thankyou young man for your excellent review of these top three cities. I am now 70 years old and planning to retire to the Philippines this spring (if it opens back up to Americans) I have visited Cebu City and Dumaguete about 15 years ago. Both places were great and I have friends, American and Filipino, living there now. Keep up the good job on your videos and I'm a new subscriber.
P.S. as a first-time visitor to the Philippines it was the first time I experienced being in a prejudice free environment ....everyone treated me just great! No one treated me badly or with racial prejudice because I am a Black American. I look forward to retiring there 😎
That's great to hear 🙌 hope you have a smooth process settling down here. Any particular reason why you chose to retire in the Philippines?
@@TheSavvyExpat it's because my retirement money goes a lot further in the Philippines...and also many of my older friends have also found a loving life partner. So it's a win win situation
@@realmercy exactly. And especially nowadays w/ ridiculous inflation, there's no way retiring in the U.S will get any better. And my family is friends w/ an older guy from Boston that settled down here, got a house in Cavite, and started a family. Anyways, good for you 👍 keep in touch on these videos, would love to hear your process of moving here.
Many black amercan retire in ph
Sir, it appears that this guy has a lot of people fooled. He is doing this video from Philippines. Go back and carefully watch the background, especially the traffic. Everything he shows in this video can be found from internet or other streaming sources. He even admits, that he can't properly pronounce the names of some of the cities and locations he profiling. Most Filipinos can pronounce their native language words. If he is from Chicago and being as young as he is, how would he know the prices people are paying? The answer is, if you watch other vlogers, you will learn exactly what they say they are paying. He probably can't speak any Filipino language dialects. Notice that he uses mostly American props and sceneries. The cabins he profiled for the Tagaytay area are of north American style and not of Philippines architecture. Where in Philippines would you find tumbleweeds? No where! My wife is Filipina from Philippines, not from America, she feels he is not in Philippines. I was born at night, but not last night!!!
This Kid is Awesome... how could I not Subscribe???
Well Well Done!!!!!!!!!!!!
You the man John! Thanks for watching my friend 🙌
@@TheSavvyExpat Thank you....
How about doing a video for those considering retiring in the provinces! I live in the provinces in a small fishing community 100km south of Cebu City. We built our nice little house on land we got from my wife's family. Total cost was about 300,000 pesos ($5400USD). Now there is no rent, we eat simple Filipino food, and live comfortably on 30k pesos ($540USD) per month. There are completely different dynamics but it is an option for many.
Good information and delivery from a young man! I'm Fil-Am living in TX. Were planning to retire in the Philippines in the future. I subscribed to your channel. Keep it going kid!
Very informative. You have a new subscriber! I would personally recommend Cebu City. Tagaytay is ok but the idea of living within miles of a recently active volcano is scary. I hear Duma being a small city is now 'congested ' with expats. Cebu City will give you all the finer things in life (including fast Internet connection) without leaving a hole in your pocket.
Well said Phil, thanks for watching
For me, I would rather stay in not very populated areas like most part of Mindanao, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, etc.
I don't blame ya
Great job! A new subscriber from the US! Thank you for this info!
Thanks for watching 🙏
I’ll share this in FB. You deserve to have more subscribers kiddo.
Awesome I appreciate that a ton
Your english is really good dude!
If you are still young and active and want to go to beaches , mountains and want active
night life .. then Cebu City is the place.
If you are older and want quiet night life with amenities and services close by then
Dumaguete or even Cagayan or Davao would fit.
It depends on individuals really.
I am from Cebu but if i pick a place in Cebu it's probably the Mactan area close to the beach
which also happens to be few minutes close to the airport. It's more quiet than living
close to Metro Cebu which the traffic is a nightmare.
Good to know, originally Cebuano but I like the other islands after exploring them eg. Leyte, Bohol, Negros or Panay.... But Cebu and Negros fits the best because of the airports. Health Care wise I believe there's a 2 JCI accredited hospitals in two islands otherwise most are in Manila... I hope Philippines follows the lead of Thailand and have more JCI accredited hospitals (Thailand has 20+ I believe like Turkey)
Also streamline the Fintech infrastructure or online payments to allow more International Health Insurance like Pacific Cross to be more accessible.
Me and my White Canadian Fiance want to live in a homestead there but I don't want to be a fool without having $ invested for Health Care
Thanks for the informative video. You have a great energy, and made watching this video enjoyable.
Manila would not be my choice, Cebu is a possibility but I am probably going to retire in Iloilo or Bacolod. Thanks for the video!
I've heard a lot of good things about Iloilo and Bacolod city, especially for retirees. Hoping everything goes smooth settling down here James 🙏 God bless
I guess you're on the right way.
We have two different friends from Oliolo and my wife visited and liked the location because not far from Manila by coach
James hit me if you going to Iloilo I bought a condo that way but live in Miami full time now
@@edwardlawler9487 how much for a condo there?
Gr8 Work. Thx a Ton for the Post.
I love to retired in my hometown when it's financially stable coz the problem is if you have illness the medical is not free. You have to pay medical expenses and everything. But if you have lots of money living in Philippines you live like king and Queen.
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Great points to ponder
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Well done, good job. You seem well informed for someone your age, especially on the retirement situation in the US.
Thanks Howard 🙏
@@TheSavvyExpat do one on north of manila is Baguio City In The Philippine Mountains
@@hillbillyintheasia6122 will do. Baguio seems like a cool place!
Great video! Salamat!
Been in Dumaguete 2.5 years now. My costs are on the high end but I have a partner and child to support. But I know people, even with a filipina, that get by on $1000 a month. Duma itself is a little congested but there are areas outside the city that are very nice. Im in Valencia which is about 8km west up into the foothills of the mountains. Its a little cooler, more rainy, but more expensive.
Thanks for sharing Michael. Sound like life there is treating ya good.
Good info. Retired a few years ago and traveled to Cebu. Really liked it but it is a bit congested. I've heard Valencia is nice from some expats on the internet. How much to rent a decent house? How do you handle transportation? Thanks for your input.
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Great video. Thanks! I love lots of places in the Philippines, but Dumaguete and Butuan are amongst my favorite.
You’re getting better and better as you’re getting mature ..thanks for the great insights ! I just subscribe 👍🙏
Thanks Mylene
I have been to 40 provinces in the Philippines. I’d make my Top places to retire too. Its cute how you are reading your notes, no one does that. So it looks like a high school home work. Great script though. Dumaguete is or was laid back, but their are slowly ruining the reason it was charming.It is suppose to be provoncial. Siquijor and Cebu being very close is really a selling point. Cebu is super industrialized. Its for expats with more money.
Thanks for the support Eduardo 🙏 yea, many places in the Philippines are losing it's charm due to overpopulation and industrialization. More so turning into the west little by little. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Nice vlog about Philippines.
Thanks Febo
Really enjoyed your video and can't disagree with any of that. Personally we chose the city of San Fernando (Pampanga) and I absolutely love it there. We are a 10 minute walk over the NLEx to a couple of very nice malls, and all the food choices a person could ever hope for, as well as right across the street from an S&R.
We're temporarily back in Vancouver to get rid of our stuff and get back to San Fernando permanently this October.
So you will soon become a cabalen, as they say in kapampangan dialect.
@@mabeldelrey7741 it's a beautiful area of the country and we're both anxious to get back. 😊
We have a nice house there living in the boundary of Angeles and San Fernando in a subdivision peaceful and well guarded not just everyone can get inside good status of living 🇸🇽🇺🇸
Awesome channel
Thanks man!
I prefer Tagaytay though, it is near the Metro and the skyway is almost complete so travelling North to South of Luzon is easier. And if I wanted to go to the beach, Tagaytay is near Batangas.
Try roadtripping. Tagaytay to nasugbu to kaybiang tunnel. It was unreal