I live 3.6km from the highway here in pangasinan thru a 1 way lane of almost 800m, i recently subscribed to converge's 100mbps plan. And PLDT has the same facility installed
How did I just discover this guy??? Thank you for the in depth info. You just educated a LOT! Philippines is amazing and very misunderstood. The people, the culture, the cuisine, the hospitality are all world class. When I go to the Philippines 🇵🇭, I feel like I belong. Been there twice and plans are in place to retire there. It truly is a magical place. Shout out to Cebu, my second home. ❤
@@mattstopa9436 Thanks a ton, Matt!! Please do share this video with family and friends. I tremendously appreciate your encouraging words and support. Best wishes from Pampanga!
I was thinking of that. It feels more like an episode of a regular show where it showcases how it’s like living in the Philippines. Definitely TV show quality. Like having a whole team with him. Good job!
I lived in the Philippines in 7 years it's really an amazing country so much people with a kind personality Sorry for my English grammar it's not my language (im Japanese :])
Great vlog! I lived in The Philippines a few years ago for two years on an ExPat assignment and loved it! But I was in Makati (metro Manila) and it was much more expensive. However, my company paid my condo rent, utilities, etc. The people are fantastic and the natural beauty of The Philippines is incredible. I really do miss it! The cost of living is incredibly cheap, but you need to add to this what you are making per month as well. Are you making a "US" salary or are you making a "local" salary? There is a big difference and the cost of living is subjective to what you're making. Thanks again for a great video and making me feel homesick for all my Pinoy friends! Salamat Po!
I used to work in Makati for a couple of years. Prices can be a little more expensive but not by much - unless you got charge at foreigners price. Food should cost about the same with other cities depending on the type of restaurant. Services in small shops can be more expensive especially to foreigners. Buy and shop in bigger malls with standardized prices. Travelling, touring, and taxicabs can be more expensive to foreigners although it should not be.
let me just add. The purified water that costs $0.50 or php24 is from small water refilling stations that almost never replaced their filters. I know because I have friends who operate refilling stations and replacing filters at the recommended time just isn't profitable, It just isn't feasible no matter how much volume of business you have because more sales or water sold means m=a more frequent replacement of the filters. A 5 gallon purified water(as seen in the video) in major shopping centers and supermarkets, like those bottled by coca-cola, should cost $4-6 or roughly 10X more. So in this case, the comparison is inaccurate because bottled water in the US or Europe may be better "filtered". Not that we need water so purified - but it affects the cost
Excellent and informative presentation. For a while I've been wanting to experience the Philippines and this video has done it for me. Love the Filipino people and culture
Every country has a place, communities, that looks great when there's not much people around. What can you expect? More people, more chaos, and traffic and volume of comes with it. I haven't been to the US but I certainly know that the landscape, city-wise, it's also not perfect. Nait, chose to live in this place because currently it serves his purpose and has found a liking. He chose to see and let people see the glass half full instead of your insights, which presents it half-empty.
@@bashersbeware it’s always nice to look at glass half full. There’s always positive and negative sides wherever in the world and it’s up to you to how you will respond to stimuli.
Just came across this channel and really enjoyed this. My wife and I took possession of our new studio style condo in the city of San Fernando, Pampanga near the beginning of January. We stayed almost 2 months before having to head back to Vancouver to get rid of as much as possible so we can get back to San Fernando this autumn for good. I love the city and the view from the 28th floor viewing deck of our building as the sun's going down.
I spent 9 years living in PH(Bulacan and Nueva Ecija)right after I got out of the US army,am going back as soon as this virus subsides there,nothing like Philippines,really,as a matter of fact I used to renew visa in marquee as well because it was the closest to me,instead of travelling all the way to Intramuros were there is no parking,I would take a 2 hr to Angeles.be safe
What a fascinating video./ I never knew Angeles City is that beautiful and clean. (Honestly, I have never been. I grew up in Manila and for a time, as a kid, spent time in Baguio City and left the country to immigrate with my family to the States when I was in my teens.) This dude has got to be one of the most underrated channels on YT. His videos are well-produced: -writing, editing, and cinematography. Common guys let's help him grow his channel. He deserves way more than 7.3K subscribers. Best of luck, Nate!
Wow, Hector, this is truly outstanding to receive, and I'm most grateful for your encouraging words and compliments on the video. Please do share with friends and family who might be interested. Thanks very much! 😊
@@natehovee I really enjoyed the video! Great editing and explaining the costs associated with living in Angeles City. I've subscribed so that I can follow along on your adventures and to support a fellow RUclipsr. Keep those vids coming!
@@TakeTimeToTravel If you want views on your channel, the Philippines is the place to be. The Philippines is vloggers' paradise. Some foreign vloggers are already buying properties in the Philippines after just 2 years of vlogging in the Philippines. The vloggers are earning a lot! The Filipinos are known to watch any videos related to the country.
I was stationed at Clark USAF Base in Angeles City in the mid 1970s. Unlike many of the other single female servicemen I chose to live off base in a small gated community. I loved it. I’m so impressed to see the vitality and growth of the city. There were no malls or McDonalds, then. But I was perfectly happy totally immersed in the local community. I remember thinking at the time that the people that avoided the city outside the base were really missing a great experience.
I agree. It is wonderful to see the people more free and with actual infrastructure. I have been infrequently in the PI from 1968-1985 with the USN. Lovely and happy people. Even back then, they were happy when they did not have much at all. Good o see the Government is actually doing things for the people.
I'm budgeting 10k a month until Im 95 . If I don't live that long the kids get the leftovers. Can't wait to move there. A few more years before that happens
Sure it will get you a long way. You'll have a very comfortable life with that amt.in the Philippines. Go in the provinces. Stress free, lesser expenses, friendly neighbours and fresh air.
Retired to Baja California (MX) 3,5 years now. I have a small, comfortable 2 room furnished apt, fully equipped kitchen, excellent WiFi, (72 mbp) cable, gated with pvt parking. Total monthly expenses, rent, utilities, purified drinking water, good, cheap, Mexican beer, groceries & pet food, about $500 USD. And I'm 10 mins from the beach. Wanna talk about sunsets? The weather is even better than So Cal. Viva Mexico! My adopted Country! 🇺🇸✌🇲🇽
I live in bacolod. It's a two large bedroom bungalow with a covered porch. Fully furnished with two ac and a washing machine. It's In a walled compound with just four other bungalows. My rent is just p7000 a month. Water is p15 a container. I have sky cable with wifi at p1000 a month. I have a motor scooter for travel and can get all over Bacolod within 15 minutes.
@@jimmyd6149 not accurate lets say P50for$1 but usually its P48for$1 We gonna use 50 so its much easier . Based on what he said His rent is $140 a month, $0.3 for a water container or i mean gallon, And $20 for wifi.
U validatedy pancake point. That's what I've been telling my friends about Jollibee's pancake. I used to like McDonald's, but when I tried jollibee's, I'm hooked.
Splendid video, just to put things in better context, stated cost of living is ok if you are living in a secondary or provincial city with a modest lifestyle. The cost of living will significantly be a bit higher especially for the rent if you go to the primary urban centers like Makati or Cebu. Most of the country is tourist friendly and safe for solo tourist but for those thinking of visiting the Philippines on their own, just do your research very well or have someone who is familiar with the culture and norms as to give you a better guidance and experience on your stay. This will also help you to get better deals and avoid unsure places. Other than that, Philippines is an excellent destination for tourist, gives you a better value for your money.
I’ve been to the Philippines several times. I fell in love with the place Beautiful people fabulous food and fantastic beaches. I love bagadpud it’s nice beaches. I miss the Philippines big time. I have many memories of it
I dont know how this popped up in my feed but this is my hometown! Thanks for showing us around and featuring this kind of content! Take care and stay safe!
I was born and raised in the Philippines, moved to the States right after high school in the mid 90s. I should be retiring in about 7 years and I have decided that I will be coming back home to retire...thank you for this video, this gives me an idea of where my finances would be...of course, we will never know how things will be in a few years.
@@shiojaneliasp I fortunately have property in northwest Luzon, the province of La Union in a town called San Juan. I would love to move out of there though, cause the whole town exploded with tourism due to surfing. back in the mid 90s, I could walk along the beach for miles and the only people I see are the local fishermen. Now...its resorts everywhere and bunch of tourist.
@@freshbakedclips4659 Certainly! I dream that one day I will be living in Mindanao where there the air is fresher, people are more accommodating, and cost of living is lower. Also the perks of having easy access to fruits like durian, mangosteen, etc is just superb!
@@adobochronicle if you have plans of moving then I suggest you look for properties in Mindanao or island provinces where you can also enjoy the beach living if you prefer.
I was really impressed at the professional camera work and great shots taken. Everything was easy to follow and very simple.Your cost breakdown was a joy to read along with. It's still hard to believe it is so inexpensive to live there
I must be frank sir its my first time to watch a full video of a foreign vlogger. Your style and approach makes every one watch until the last second of your video. Very interesting and informative.
I agree. I thought he had a camera man with him. But while I was watching midway thru I realized he 's the one filming. Great video and sound! I subscribed to your channel. Want to see more!
Many thanks for promoting our country. Angeles is a chill place indeed to stay and unwind. Stay safe and more power to your YT channel. Day 1 subscriber here
3:28 As a Filipino living outside metro capital I am super jealous of you having a microwave, a kitchen with proper lighting, an electric kettle, "decent" Internet connection, a proper shower and a well designed room.
Wow I just found your channel Nate. Love the way you present everything, activities, shopping and prices, getting around. Everything is so inclusive and you do such a wonderful job of presenting and sharing everything. Now I have to watch your other videos too. Thanks for sharing Nate.
It's terrific to receive this comment from you, Liza!! I hope you're doing very well, and thank you for reaching out and showing your support for my content. Warmest regards! 😊
And minimum wage in California is going up to $20.00 per hour in April 2024. That's actually not good news, just wait and see how expensive everything gets when that happens. I also live in California and it is absolutely outrageously expensive. Many people I know have left or are leaving.
@@nathanielgabriel It's already cheap. He got a nice place at an affordable price. He already has service area/dirty kitchen, a park for his motorcycle and a wifi bill included on his monthly rent. For a fully furnished studio type apartment in Metro Manila is around 20,000 pesos w/o free parking and w/o service area.
Never been to Angeles city ever since. Thanks to this vlog I've seen that place now, a nice city where some expats chose to live. I've to Europe but it's more fun here in the Philippines, mabuhay !!
Foodpanda operates also in Laos, Thailand and Cambodia and many other places. I was only in Manila before for a flight connection. I haven’t lived in the Philippines. But I have lived in Thailand and Cambodia. One thing that might be a good hint for some people, is…if you want to save a lot of money, and if you are willing to suffer a bit for two to three weeks to do it, and to get comfortably used to the tropical head and humidity, is to NEVER use air conditioning. Use fan, and cross circulation only. Dress in light summer weight material fabrics, one size too large, for air circulation between body and fabric. I like Columbia men’s button shirts with long sleeves that I can roll up, or have down if I wish. I make sure the fabric is not the winter weight fabric. Same with pants. And I go barefoot in proper sandals with heal straps and arch support. Eat lighter, smaller meals. Mostly fresh fruit and vegetables and only small amounts of chicken or fish. Avoid heavy fatty meals. Always carry a bottle of water. I was shocked at how little I could live for in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and even Bangkok. You have to shop around to find good deals… (doesn’t take long), and in Thailand and Cambodia, usually you can haggle a bit and make a deal. (But not in regular stores with fixed prices) Learn the basics of the language. It makes it so much easier to communicate, although we are fortunate that if there is a universal language..it is gestures, and smiles and being friendly and respectful. Basic English is understood by most people working in larger establishments. It seems to me that Cambodia is cheaper than Philippines and Thailand. I’m not familiar with Vietnam or Laos or Myanmar it other areas….yet. There are expats living in Cambodia on $600 per month, and maybe even less. (I prefer a budget of about $900 - $1000 per month) I’ll be returning to Cambodia, to live there permanently. With visits to surrounding countries. I now have friends in Cambodia. And I know a few people on a friendly basis in Thailand. I’m 71 now, Canadian of north west European ancestry. It takes me two to three weeks to acclimate to tropical climate. Study “Acclimatization”. I end up so used to the heat that I never give it thought, and at that point I actually find airconditioning to be very, very uncomfortable when exposed to it. But when you return to your much cooler home country, your body quickly loses that Acclimatization. I save big on electric bills, and get quite adapted to the heat in the tropics. Just takes two to three weeks to adapt. It’s been about 20 years now since I used airconditioning. Airconditioning is the biggest mistake. Use it…..and you will NEVER used to the heat, and you will suffer every time you step outside. Plus you will have the extra cost to pay. Thank you very much for the videos. Have safe flights and happy travels. ✈️🛫🙏🏼🌴🌴🌴☸️🙂
I didn't know that Angeles City is that beautiful. It is indeed very near nature which most city doesn't have. Keep pumping videos and your subscriber base will explode in no time.
I used to live in a studio apartment here in the Los Angeles, U.S. I paid $800. It looks like your place is bigger. So cheap to live there, Gasoline here in the US gone up, I now pay $50 to fill up my gas tank.
I have only visited the Philippines for a few weeks and I loved everything about it! The people are especially friendly and helpful :) Your videos are so well produced!
Love watching your videos...both informative and entertaining at the same time! Very professional commentary but also delivered in a warm, engaging manner!
Healthcare is bad. Travel is long. Lots of Natural beauty,Storms are bad in Manila. People are Very Loving. The Tourist Cites are nice my friends family is from Baguio.
What a great summary of the costs and everything mate! thanks for that :) I loved all the different angles that you took while recording..... I can just see how much work and effort you pour into your videos and I think you are doing great
Nate, great video. I appreciate the high quality of your videos and all the prep time you must put in prior to filming. I have spent a considerable amount of time in the Philippines and think you covered the majority of issues quite well. I too am interested in the back story and what led you to relocate and how you are able to sustain your lifestyle while living abroad. Thanks again!
I love your content production. Camera angles. So much effort. It seems like a normal television show in the PH...niceee💚💚 so educational even for a filipino
My husband and I lived in the PI. From 1966 to 1969. A long time ago. He was aboard a diesel submarine (Tunny) homeported in Subic Bay. My baby daughter and I flew into Clark airforce base, outside Angeles City during the summer of 66. Clark was closed down shortly after I left, 3 years later, after the volcano erupted, burying the base in about 10 inches of ash. We enjoyed our stay in subic. It is a beautiful country. We didn't get off base too often. It was the hight of Vietnam . The Sub was out most of the time. Its number was the USS TUNNY APSS 282. We said it stood for always patrol on Saturday and Sunday. Too true. I enjoyed watching your video. It looks s lot different from when we were there. Thank you.
Wow this was exactly what I was looking for. I've been seriously thinking about going there. I've asked other video bloggers but they've never answered my questions about how much it cost. Your video is professional and I really enjoy seeing the city. I have a girlfriend in Angeles and I want to go see her and well live there and here in the U.S. Thank you for the video!
Good Stuff Nate. I've done quite a bit of travel around the Philippines but never lived there. I did live and work in Thailand for about a year and a half, and some of your experiences mirror that. You're doing a great job with these videos. Great information and quality production / editing. Keep up the good work.
Hey Timothy!! Your compliments are encouraging by a longshot.. Thank you! I hope you'll be able to do another trip to the Philippines in the near future. Stay tuned for more content! 😀
You should not feel uneasy shopping in the open market. I lived in the Philippines for six-and-a-half years. I did all my shopping in the open market. This includes vegetables and meat (usually fish), and it was very good and safe. For Filipinos this made me more like them. I also did any outside eating in Carenderias. When I was in Manila I did eat a few times in the basement carenderias at the shopping centers. Usually I would eat at push carts along the streets. I also drank the local water. I had no problems. Give it a try. One last thing, I only used public transportation, even traveling between islands on boats. Obviously, I did not have much money.
Hey Rodney! I couldn't agree with you more, and I did used to go to wet markets often in the area... Great deals for fresh food! I only meant that I'm uneasy about going now because of COVID and the lack of proper sanitation in and around some wet markets. Local transportation is affordable, fun, and certainly a memorable experience! I'd love to do island hopping that way! Thanks for the post. ☺️
Yup. Tap water in the city is very safe. I've drunk it all my life. All these mineral water delivery places are a scam. I live in the Middle East now where most of the water is filtered sea water and it is not only iffy to drink but... I don't know it feels so weird to bathe with. My skin feels so dry and itchy. Tap water in the Philippines is so sweet in comparison. Not only Filipinos but other nationals have suffered from skin irritation and even hair fall problems from the tap water in the Middle East. Even the locals buy mineral water.
@@gokouson180 Its not actually a scam though, mineral water or sort of "drinkable" water has better benefits in consumption purpose than usual tap water. Drinking tap water wouldnt kill you directly ofcourse, but it is very vulnerable to dirts, pathogens, chemical residue than refiltered "drinkable" water. Its espescially for certain countries with specific issues; like when Australia had gas leaks in their water system that makes their tap water dangerous for a certain period of time.
Why would you even order mineral water?... you're supposed to order Purified water(just like the P25 container he showed in the video). Anyways, I'm pretty sure only places with upgraded Maynilad water pipes have safe-to-drink tap water. I've recently been to Laguna, Batangas and Cavite... and guess what? all their tap water still has some dirt in it -- you can literally see black/brown stuff floating up when you boil the water.
Hey former peace corps volunteer here....I lived in the philippines for 3 years in central luzon (santiago, isabela) as an English teacher. I highly recommend traveling to Sagada and just chilling out in the cordillera mountains for a few months! I also recommend checking out Baguio for a permanent spot to live. Its a wonderful city in the mountains. The weather is amazing, but you are still close to the beaaches and lowland countryside. I am super jealous! I love that country and hope to live there again one day.
Sadly Baguio has changed. I visited there in 2012 and 2020 just before the pandemic. Baguio is congested now, esp. the city center. Another earthquake similar to the one in 1990 can do great damage because the buildings built after this earthquake look shoddy. The major sited can be littered during the weekends. I'm sad to say but Baguio looked much better when the Americans had their base there. The base has been turned to commercial uses that you can hardly think USAF was ever there.
dude... your internet speed is amazing really! I live in the united states and have basic internet and get between 12-15 mbps. I live just fine on that and have no issues with connectivity at all. so, seeing your 43 mbps and hearing you call it "decent" is kind of mind blowing. that is a high speed that should cover any internet needs that you would ever have!
Well, that was in 2021, and I think his ISP is Converge Fiber-X which I am also using (I also live in Angeles City). In 2021 you get 50 Mbps for P1500, but they upgraded it to 100 Mbps then to 200Mbps, still on the same price of P1500. And that is the most basic plan.
this guy is literally amazing! he takes a beautiful shots without a cameraman! Well i see a bright future in this channel so i will check this comment or my comment soon when he already reach 100k subscriber! Goodluck!
Never thought I'd binge-watch a youtube vlog, lol. It's how Nate create a truly calm and no frills yet effective way of presenting each content. Keep it the way it is, it's truly relaxing to watch, not to mention, uniquely informative. Will pass the word around here at the office and to friends for sure. Thanks from Chino Hills, California.
Hello people? are you listing to this guy in all he is telling about the Philippines? >>>> Well everything he is say is 110% true! I have lived here in Pasig city for the past 10 years. And this guy is one of very few that tells the truth about the Philippines .......Thank you sir god bless your heart!!!
Fascinating how Angeles City has changed over the years, which is to be expected. Very well done video, informative, interesting, and insightful. Thank you for your efforts. I look forward to more.
Great editing and awesome camera angles and direction. I'm impressed with how well produced this was and very informative because I've always considered living abroad in the phillipines. Thank for you the insight and taking the time to make this video!
About to move to the Philippine in November and plan on living in Davao. I’m a retired military, been to the Philippine in 2007 and really enjoy my time in the Philippine ( the people & culture) I was deployed to the Philippine on the island of Sulu.
You got me on this beautifully created content. 👍 I'm Pinoy 🇵🇭, and I know some of the negative remarks here about our Country are true. Nevertheless, It's always different in different places, and this vid is about the "Cost-of-Living" in the Philippines. Stay safe and keep vlogging!
Dude, good one. i love it! Very nice way of showing folks how much one spends living in the Philippines. i've seen others do it and they're mostly just read-throughs. This one is an actual brief walk through covering the essentials. i'm impressed. Cheers!
Awesome my friend. I was there on a holiday early 2020 before you know what!! With the cost of living that cheap it makes me want to return as soon as I can.
What a great video, informative , fun and well presented. I was lucky enough to visit the Philippines several time in the 1980's and the people, food and beautiful landscape was spectacular. I always thought of living but, never did. Now marries, old and settled it will never happen. Thanks again for a great video and peace be with you.
thank you for giving me an idea how it is to live there and how much it costs to live there. Thank you for appreciating the culture, enjoying it as well. Im planning to visit as soon as I'm able to. see ya around, hopfuly. take care always
This really helps me to prep my partner into living/retiring there in the Philippines. We are planning to spend the (Chicago) winter months in the Philippines when I retired. Thanks for the information.
Wow..thank you for showing how you live in my country….I’ve been living here in Canada for almost 3 decades now…and my husband and I one day we will think of retiring soon…which we choose there in my homeland (Philippines) but I’ve no ideas , how to start etc…so in your video…i was so amazed how cheaply down there wow…so affordable.. I’m glad you’ll love to stay there…enjoy! ❤️🇨🇦
Thanks for your vlog. Its actually open my mind on what to expect on living alone when I finally retire temporarily in the Philippines. My plan is live there for 6 months in a year specially during winter months here in Canada. Then the rest in Canada during the best months of my life here .:) Cheers and a new subscriber in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
I have lived in the P.I., off and on, for over 35 years. I now have lived here full time (retired military) for about 15 years. I live in Or. Mindoro. I can really stretch my retired pay (and SS) out here, and that always helps. Vendors and friends com straight to our front gate, daily, to sell us fish, crabs, shrimp, chicken, pork, and veggies. It is very convenient.
Nice, two years later and these informations are very helpful. Your videos are very methodically put together. Information is comprehensive and on point on what is necessary and critical👍. Great job. Watching from SF CA 🇺🇲. 🫶🇵🇭
"The internet here in the Philippines.... is ... decent."
I died laughing. He's being too polite.
sounds like telco propaganda lmao
Naaaa! You can see on his gestures (head, eye, hand) that he didn't really mean it
nyahahahaha.... dang!
its actually decent
I live 3.6km from the highway here in pangasinan thru a 1 way lane of almost 800m, i recently subscribed to converge's 100mbps plan. And PLDT has the same facility installed
How did I just discover this guy??? Thank you for the in depth info. You just educated a LOT! Philippines is amazing and very misunderstood. The people, the culture, the cuisine, the hospitality are all world class. When I go to the Philippines 🇵🇭, I feel like I belong. Been there twice and plans are in place to retire there. It truly is a magical place. Shout out to Cebu, my second home. ❤
Cebu is geat...my province
thank you for coming back to phil. though im from phil and did see cebu yet coz im here in region 2
@@affordablefoodideas I agree 100%. Cebu truly has it all. 🇵🇭🙌
@@whengwen6336 The most amazing country in the world. Very humble with beautiful people.
really ?5hanks for good compliments
I feel like watching a regular tv show and not from a youtube vlogger. You're such a professional! Looking forward for your future programs....
That's a massive compliment, and your words are tremendously appreciated, JHUN!! Thank you very much, and I hope to see you at the next premiere! 😊
Yeah I'm really surprised by the quality. Needs more views
@@mattstopa9436 Thanks a ton, Matt!! Please do share this video with family and friends. I tremendously appreciate your encouraging words and support. Best wishes from Pampanga!
He's a pro!
I was thinking of that. It feels more like an episode of a regular show where it showcases how it’s like living in the Philippines. Definitely TV show quality. Like having a whole team with him. Good job!
this is probably the most comprehensive cost break-down I've seen yet! Thank you so much for making this video. This was super helpful!
You're so welcome! I'm very grateful for your kind and encouraging remarks, Joshua.. Thank YOU!
Another view yes.
Thank you for the information vinaka
This is what a legit vlogger should be. Decent, honest and true to his words.
Thanks so much, Luis!!
Nothing about your life shown in this video was available 10 years ago, when I first visited the Philippines. A lot of progress.
Yessir
I'll take that as a compliment, thanks! Guess our country's making progress 😭. I feel a little bit happy.
Yeah only in Luzon. But in the visayas nothing much change.
I lived in the Philippines in 7 years it's really an amazing country so much people with a kind personality
Sorry for my English grammar it's not my language (im Japanese :])
I totally agree, and thanks for posting this!!
Sugoi,Domo Arigatoo gozaimazu senpai
masaka ??
@@daijhin3064 cringe
Please do make youtube contents, I'd be happy to support youuu. I just subscribeeed.
Great vlog! I lived in The Philippines a few years ago for two years on an ExPat assignment and loved it! But I was in Makati (metro Manila) and it was much more expensive. However, my company paid my condo rent, utilities, etc. The people are fantastic and the natural beauty of The Philippines is incredible. I really do miss it!
The cost of living is incredibly cheap, but you need to add to this what you are making per month as well. Are you making a "US" salary or are you making a "local" salary? There is a big difference and the cost of living is subjective to what you're making.
Thanks again for a great video and making me feel homesick for all my Pinoy friends! Salamat Po!
I truly appreciate this post, Bob, and I do hope you can make it back over here soon. 😊
I used to work in Makati for a couple of years. Prices can be a little more expensive but not by much - unless you got charge at foreigners price.
Food should cost about the same with other cities depending on the type of restaurant. Services in small shops can be more expensive especially to foreigners. Buy and shop in bigger malls with standardized prices. Travelling, touring, and taxicabs can be more expensive to foreigners although it should not be.
let me just add. The purified water that costs $0.50 or php24 is from small water refilling stations that almost never replaced their filters. I know because I have friends who operate refilling stations and replacing filters at the recommended time just isn't profitable, It just isn't feasible no matter how much volume of business you have because more sales or water sold means m=a more frequent replacement of the filters. A 5 gallon purified water(as seen in the video) in major shopping centers and supermarkets, like those bottled by coca-cola, should cost $4-6 or roughly 10X more.
So in this case, the comparison is inaccurate because bottled water in the US or Europe may be better "filtered". Not that we need water so purified - but it affects the cost
@@natehovee What do you do for a living that took you to the Philippines?
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Excellent and informative presentation. For a while I've been wanting to experience the Philippines and this video has done it for me. Love the Filipino people and culture
Every country has a place, communities, that looks great when there's not much people around. What can you expect? More people, more chaos, and traffic and volume of comes with it. I haven't been to the US but I certainly know that the landscape, city-wise, it's also not perfect. Nait, chose to live in this place because currently it serves his purpose and has found a liking. He chose to see and let people see the glass half full instead of your insights, which presents it half-empty.
@@bashersbeware it’s always nice to look at glass half full. There’s always positive and negative sides wherever in the world and it’s up to you to how you will respond to stimuli.
really?😄
Thank you sir...hope you came back to our country..here in Phillipines...
I like how professional this vid is. You sir, deserves a like and subscribe.
Puti ako. Noong una ako lumipat dito sa Pilipinas- Sa loob ng 6 months, natuto ako mag-Tagalog. Sana Mas natututo ng Tagalog ang mga foreigners.
Ang bilis mo
Wow, nakakagulat, Ang galing nyo nang magtagalog Sir Puting Pinoy.
Dalangin ko maging masaya Ang pagtira nyo dito sa Pilipinas.
just sub
Be careful though.
@@marieboyd521 careful about what?
Just came across this channel and really enjoyed this.
My wife and I took possession of our new studio style condo in the city of San Fernando, Pampanga near the beginning of January. We stayed almost 2 months before having to head back to Vancouver to get rid of as much as possible so we can get back to San Fernando this autumn for good.
I love the city and the view from the 28th floor viewing deck of our building as the sun's going down.
I spent 9 years living in PH(Bulacan and Nueva Ecija)right after I got out of the US army,am going back as soon as this virus subsides there,nothing like Philippines,really,as a matter of fact I used to renew visa in marquee as well because it was the closest to me,instead of travelling all the way to Intramuros were there is no parking,I would take a 2 hr to Angeles.be safe
What a fascinating video./ I never knew Angeles City is that beautiful and clean. (Honestly, I have never been. I grew up in Manila and for a time, as a kid, spent time in Baguio City and left the country to immigrate with my family to the States when I was in my teens.) This dude has got to be one of the most underrated channels on YT. His videos are well-produced: -writing, editing, and cinematography. Common guys let's help him grow his channel. He deserves way more than 7.3K subscribers. Best of luck, Nate!
Wow, Hector, this is truly outstanding to receive, and I'm most grateful for your encouraging words and compliments on the video. Please do share with friends and family who might be interested. Thanks very much! 😊
@@natehovee I really enjoyed the video! Great editing and explaining the costs associated with living in Angeles City. I've subscribed so that I can follow along on your adventures and to support a fellow RUclipsr. Keep those vids coming!
@@TakeTimeToTravel If you want views on your channel, the Philippines is the place to be. The Philippines is vloggers' paradise. Some foreign vloggers are already buying properties in the Philippines after just 2 years of vlogging in the Philippines. The vloggers are earning a lot! The Filipinos are known to watch any videos related to the country.
aside from manila there are 100+ locations that are worth a visit. specially Palawan and Cebu
totally agree,, great vlogger deserve millions subs
I was stationed at Clark USAF Base in Angeles City in the mid 1970s. Unlike many of the other single female servicemen I chose to live off base in a small gated community. I loved it. I’m so impressed to see the vitality and growth of the city. There were no malls or McDonalds, then. But I was perfectly happy totally immersed in the local community. I remember thinking at the time that the people that avoided the city outside the base were really missing a great experience.
I agree. It is wonderful to see the people more free and with actual infrastructure. I have been infrequently in the PI from 1968-1985 with the USN. Lovely and happy people. Even back then, they were happy when they did not have much at all. Good o see the Government is actually doing things for the people.
Angeles* City.
/Ang-e-les/
@@xXxSkyViperxXx thanks I failed to check for auto spell correcting. Thanks for bringing that to my attention
@@NeckarPirate in the mid 70s the closest McDonalds was in Tokyo. And people complained about that. Unbelievable! The food was great.
@@NeckarPirate Clark K9 handler from 1981 to 1983. Best job ever!
Been thinking about moving there for several years to escape the US goofyness. Looks like my $3,800/mth retirement income would get me by nicely.
My wife is Filipina, I retire in 5 years this is currently my plan to save up some more money , roll wit my retirement and ✌🏾
$2000 is more than enough if you live comfortably and modest. Smaller cities is my preferred place to be.
I'm budgeting 10k a month until Im 95 . If I don't live that long the kids get the leftovers. Can't wait to move there. A few more years before that happens
Go to Canada it's not worth living here now
Sure it will get you a long way. You'll have a very comfortable life with that amt.in the Philippines. Go in the provinces. Stress free, lesser expenses, friendly neighbours and fresh air.
This is just like watching a literal TV show. Good job mate!
This is the first time I've discovered a hidden gem on RUclips! Video quality was like from a tv show! You definitely deserve a lot more subscribers!
sorry pero tuwang-tuwa ako sa pangalan mo hahaha
Tinolang isda amp
Ed caluag: basa yung ulan
May tinola ba ang isda? WTF
Lmao pfp and name killed me
@@Cashcash08 meron po. sa visayas at mindanao. :)
Honestly the best budget breakdown video I've seen. Thank you. I can't imagine how much effort and time went into editing this content.
Retired to Baja California (MX) 3,5 years now. I have a small, comfortable 2 room furnished apt, fully equipped kitchen, excellent WiFi, (72 mbp) cable, gated with pvt parking. Total monthly expenses, rent, utilities, purified drinking water, good, cheap, Mexican beer, groceries & pet food, about $500 USD. And I'm 10 mins from the beach. Wanna talk about sunsets? The weather is even better than So Cal. Viva Mexico! My adopted Country! 🇺🇸✌🇲🇽
That sounds wonderful!
Paying for internet is more expensive than buying food lol
And its not even worth it, it's always lagging😭😭
1599 (or more) a year! it's true, it is more expensive than food!
@@fortnotegamer6449 No way you'd get an internet service 1599 pesos a year that's fantasy
@@yuckfou514 2999?
@@yuckfou514 i meant a month
I live in bacolod. It's a two large bedroom bungalow with a covered porch. Fully furnished with two ac and a washing machine. It's In a walled compound with just four other bungalows. My rent is just p7000 a month. Water is p15 a container. I have sky cable with wifi at p1000 a month. I have a motor scooter for travel and can get all over Bacolod within 15 minutes.
Please put the difference between American and Philippine peso for each expense
@@jimmyd6149 55php(50-55) = 1 dollar (US)
that sounds really swell.
@@jimmyd6149 not accurate lets say P50for$1 but usually its P48for$1
We gonna use 50 so its much easier .
Based on what he said
His rent is $140 a month,
$0.3 for a water container or i mean gallon,
And $20 for wifi.
Wow 😮
U validatedy pancake point. That's what I've been telling my friends about Jollibee's pancake. I used to like McDonald's, but when I tried jollibee's, I'm hooked.
@@eduardochavacano For me, I'm more than happy paying $1 for two delicious pancakes compared to paying more for mediocre quality. 😉
Admiring...
Splendid video, just to put things in better context, stated cost of living is ok if you are living in a secondary or provincial city with a modest lifestyle. The cost of living will significantly be a bit higher especially for the rent if you go to the primary urban centers like Makati or Cebu. Most of the country is tourist friendly and safe for solo tourist but for those thinking of visiting the Philippines on their own, just do your research very well or have someone who is familiar with the culture and norms as to give you a better guidance and experience on your stay. This will also help you to get better deals and avoid unsure places. Other than that, Philippines is an excellent destination for tourist, gives you a better value for your money.
I’ve been to the Philippines several times. I fell in love with the place Beautiful people fabulous food and fantastic beaches. I love bagadpud it’s nice beaches. I miss the Philippines big time. I have many memories of it
Time to go back.
Pagudpud i think!
@@joventopinio8076 I always had a hard time spelling it lol
There's a lot more beaches and falls. You better come back 😁
Thanks for loving here
I dont know how this popped up in my feed but this is my hometown! Thanks for showing us around and featuring this kind of content! Take care and stay safe!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks very much, RoqueTech!
@@natehovee are you still there ? I would love to collab or something
@Cann Tho what do you mean ? Next to clark? I lived in Angeles city but currently in the US
I was born and raised in the Philippines, moved to the States right after high school in the mid 90s. I should be retiring in about 7 years and I have decided that I will be coming back home to retire...thank you for this video, this gives me an idea of where my finances would be...of course, we will never know how things will be in a few years.
Choose the suburbs in South Luzon (Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon). The area is not so populated and not so far from the CBDs.
@@shiojaneliasp I fortunately have property in northwest Luzon, the province of La Union in a town called San Juan. I would love to move out of there though, cause the whole town exploded with tourism due to surfing. back in the mid 90s, I could walk along the beach for miles and the only people I see are the local fishermen. Now...its resorts everywhere and bunch of tourist.
@@shiojaneliasp There are no better place like Mindanao
@@freshbakedclips4659 Certainly! I dream that one day I will be living in Mindanao where there the air is fresher, people are more accommodating, and cost of living is lower. Also the perks of having easy access to fruits like durian, mangosteen, etc is just superb!
@@adobochronicle if you have plans of moving then I suggest you look for properties in Mindanao or island provinces where you can also enjoy the beach living if you prefer.
I was really impressed at the professional camera work and great shots taken. Everything was easy to follow and very simple.Your cost breakdown was a joy to read along with. It's still hard to believe it is so inexpensive to live there
Thanks Lester!! This is a tremendous compliment, and I'm very appreciative of your kind, supportive words.
Thanks for converting to US dollar. Many channels don't do this. Are you a student there are just taking a break from the western world lol ?
visit the Philippines too sir....
I must be frank sir its my first time to watch a full video of a foreign vlogger. Your style and approach makes every one watch until the last second of your video. Very interesting and informative.
I agree. I thought he had a camera man with him. But while I was watching midway thru I realized he 's the one filming. Great video and sound! I subscribed to your channel. Want to see more!
Agreed..
Many thanks for promoting our country. Angeles is a chill place indeed to stay and unwind. Stay safe and more power to your YT channel. Day 1 subscriber here
Much appreciated, Janus!! THANKS BUNCHES!! 😀😀
3:28 As a Filipino living outside metro capital I am super jealous of you having a microwave, a kitchen with proper lighting, an electric kettle, "decent" Internet connection, a proper shower and a well designed room.
Kaso mahal din monthly expenses nya 20k a month
@@bfx2515 sabi rin daw niya mas mahal ang expenses nung nasa US siya
hahah bro thats perks of being from the first world with lots os cash to burn.
@@mk4883 blame their government lol
@@mk4883 no for being shit lol
Wow I just found your channel Nate. Love the way you present everything, activities, shopping and prices, getting around. Everything is so inclusive and you do such a wonderful job of presenting and sharing everything. Now I have to watch your other videos too. Thanks for sharing Nate.
Thanks a lot, Richard!
The flow of the whole video was so smooth that makes me subscribed.
Perfect. No sugar coating. So true. No filter💞
An ex colleague here supporting your channel ...great job and interesting content Nate, take care!
It's terrific to receive this comment from you, Liza!! I hope you're doing very well, and thank you for reaching out and showing your support for my content. Warmest regards! 😊
I grew up in that city. Thank you for featuring it on your channel. I’m currently here in California where everything is expensive!
My pleasure, and thank you, Anne!
And minimum wage in California is going up to $20.00 per hour in April 2024. That's actually not good news, just wait and see how expensive everything gets when that happens. I also live in California and it is absolutely outrageously expensive. Many people I know have left or are leaving.
That's very detailed list of monthly expenses; you really can't find that in the U.S or Europe. Stay safe!
Definitely! Thanks Roy!
Even here in Europe 1k euros not enough better bring and live there(when you have the pension)
I feel like your apartment bldg is well maintained by the owner. So clean and beautiful. worth the price!
It's 13k a month too expensive I think knowing that he's living outside NCR.
@@nathanielgabriel It's already cheap. He got a nice place at an affordable price. He already has service area/dirty kitchen, a park for his motorcycle and a wifi bill included on his monthly rent. For a fully furnished studio type apartment in Metro Manila is around 20,000 pesos w/o free parking and w/o service area.
@@mewmew392 yup! and considering the place, angeles city, it's like manila, urbanized city
Never been to Angeles city ever since. Thanks to this vlog I've seen that place now, a nice city where some expats chose to live. I've to Europe but it's more fun here in the Philippines, mabuhay !!
I hope you'll visit soon! There's definitely plenty to do in and around Angeles City. 🙂
Foodpanda operates also in Laos, Thailand and Cambodia and many other places. I was only in Manila before for a flight connection. I haven’t lived in the Philippines.
But I have lived in Thailand and Cambodia. One thing that might be a good hint for some people, is…if you want to save a lot of money, and if you are willing to suffer a bit for two to three weeks to do it, and to get comfortably used to the tropical head and humidity, is to NEVER use air conditioning. Use fan, and cross circulation only. Dress in light summer weight material fabrics, one size too large, for air circulation between body and fabric. I like Columbia men’s button shirts with long sleeves that I can roll up, or have down if I wish. I make sure the fabric is not the winter weight fabric. Same with pants. And I go barefoot in proper sandals with heal straps and arch support. Eat lighter, smaller meals. Mostly fresh fruit and vegetables and only small amounts of chicken or fish. Avoid heavy fatty meals. Always carry a bottle of water.
I was shocked at how little I could live for in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and even Bangkok. You have to shop around to find good deals… (doesn’t take long), and in Thailand and Cambodia, usually you can haggle a bit and make a deal. (But not in regular stores with fixed prices)
Learn the basics of the language. It makes it so much easier to communicate, although we are fortunate that if there is a universal language..it is gestures, and smiles and being friendly and respectful. Basic English is understood by most people working in larger establishments.
It seems to me that Cambodia is cheaper than Philippines and Thailand. I’m not familiar with Vietnam or Laos or Myanmar it other areas….yet. There are expats living in Cambodia on $600 per month, and maybe even less. (I prefer a budget of about $900 - $1000 per month)
I’ll be returning to Cambodia, to live there permanently. With visits to surrounding countries. I now have friends in Cambodia. And I know a few people on a friendly basis in Thailand. I’m 71 now, Canadian of north west European ancestry. It takes me two to three weeks to acclimate to tropical climate. Study “Acclimatization”. I end up so used to the heat that I never give it thought, and at that point I actually find airconditioning to be very, very uncomfortable when exposed to it.
But when you return to your much cooler home country, your body quickly loses that Acclimatization. I save big on electric bills, and get quite adapted to the heat in the tropics. Just takes two to three weeks to adapt. It’s been about 20 years now since I used airconditioning. Airconditioning is the biggest mistake. Use it…..and you will NEVER used to the heat, and you will suffer every time you step outside. Plus you will have the extra cost to pay.
Thank you very much for the videos. Have safe flights and happy travels. ✈️🛫🙏🏼🌴🌴🌴☸️🙂
I love your presentation. Very professional. Thank you for showing the Philippines to the world.
So nice of you!! Thanks a bunch!
I didn't know that Angeles City is that beautiful. It is indeed very near nature which most city doesn't have. Keep pumping videos and your subscriber base will explode in no time.
I used to live in a studio apartment here in the Los Angeles, U.S. I paid $800. It looks like your place is bigger. So cheap to live there, Gasoline here in the US gone up, I now pay $50 to fill up my gas tank.
i have a small van that cost me around US$30 to fill up.
I live in Angeles City in an apartment for $160 per month. In America i was bankrupt and homeless, glad i moved
Here in the philippines its prices ranges from $3 to $5 per tank depending on the brand
50dollars for tank? :D We pay here in finland like 100euros for tank :D so much tax on gasoline prices here :D
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Who's here before Ludwig reacts to this?
Hey yo
Enjoy the Philippines Nate, God bless you always and more blessings and more subscriber's take care of your always ❤✋
Thanks a million, Mother May! Warmest wishes to you and yours!
I love the presentation! So unique. Fil-Am here at San Antonio, TX and I cannot wait to go back for cheap living in paradise.
you deserve my sub. this is so underrated. Im at mid 30's but watching this video makes me want to retire very soon
I have only visited the Philippines for a few weeks and I loved everything about it! The people are especially friendly and helpful :)
Your videos are so well produced!
Thank you!! I couldn't agree more about the Philippines and people. 😊
Love watching your videos...both informative and entertaining at the same time! Very professional commentary but also delivered in a warm, engaging manner!
Nate, good luck on your Philippine journey! And Thanks for presenting it in such a sincere and friendly way.
I appreciate that! Thanks very much, Richard!
Jollibee is so freaking good. I love the Philippines, the people, culture, and their food.
Healthcare is bad. Travel is long. Lots of Natural beauty,Storms are bad in Manila. People are Very Loving. The Tourist Cites are nice my friends family is from Baguio.
What a great summary of the costs and everything mate! thanks for that :) I loved all the different angles that you took while recording..... I can just see how much work and effort you pour into your videos and I think you are doing great
I greatly appreciate your post!! Thanks so much! 😀
Nate, great video. I appreciate the high quality of your videos and all the prep time you must put in prior to filming. I have spent a considerable amount of time in the Philippines and think you covered the majority of issues quite well. I too am interested in the back story and what led you to relocate and how you are able to sustain your lifestyle while living abroad. Thanks again!
Thanks a million, Snevman!! This pushes me forward with more jet fuel in the pack, so to speak, and I can't thank you enough! 😀
I love your content production. Camera angles. So much effort. It seems like a normal television show in the PH...niceee💚💚 so educational even for a filipino
Thanks so much!! 😄
My husband and I lived in the PI. From 1966 to 1969. A long time ago. He was aboard a diesel submarine (Tunny) homeported in Subic Bay. My baby daughter and I flew into Clark airforce base, outside Angeles City during the summer of 66. Clark was closed down shortly after I left, 3 years later, after the volcano erupted, burying the base in about 10 inches of ash. We enjoyed our stay in subic. It is a beautiful country. We didn't get off base too often. It was the hight of Vietnam . The Sub was out most of the time. Its number was the USS TUNNY APSS 282. We said it stood for always patrol on Saturday and Sunday. Too true. I enjoyed watching your video. It looks s lot different from when we were there. Thank you.
66? Clark was shut down by Pinatubo in 91. I'm confused. You must've returned
Wow this was exactly what I was looking for. I've been seriously thinking about going there. I've asked other video bloggers but they've never answered my questions about how much it cost. Your video is professional and I really enjoy seeing the city. I have a girlfriend in Angeles and I want to go see her and well live there and here in the U.S. Thank you for the video!
Awesome! Thanks for this rewarding post, Dave, and I do indeed hope you can make it over here to see your girl soon. Best wishes to you both!
Good Stuff Nate. I've done quite a bit of travel around the Philippines but never lived there. I did live and work in Thailand for about a year and a half, and some of your experiences mirror that. You're doing a great job with these videos. Great information and quality production / editing. Keep up the good work.
Hey Timothy!! Your compliments are encouraging by a longshot.. Thank you! I hope you'll be able to do another trip to the Philippines in the near future. Stay tuned for more content! 😀
Wow, this is so well done and super informative! Thanks so much!! I look forward to your future videos! :)
Thanks so much, Just Me!!! That's wonderful to hear. I'll have another video out soon. 😀
I'm1000% be supporting your vlog from here on.
You should not feel uneasy shopping in the open market. I lived in the Philippines for six-and-a-half years. I did all my shopping in the open market. This includes vegetables and meat (usually fish), and it was very good and safe. For Filipinos this made me more like them. I also did any outside eating in Carenderias. When I was in Manila I did eat a few times in the basement carenderias at the shopping centers. Usually I would eat at push carts along the streets. I also drank the local water. I had no problems. Give it a try. One last thing, I only used public transportation, even traveling between islands on boats. Obviously, I did not have much money.
Hey Rodney! I couldn't agree with you more, and I did used to go to wet markets often in the area... Great deals for fresh food! I only meant that I'm uneasy about going now because of COVID and the lack of proper sanitation in and around some wet markets. Local transportation is affordable, fun, and certainly a memorable experience! I'd love to do island hopping that way! Thanks for the post. ☺️
Yup. Tap water in the city is very safe. I've drunk it all my life. All these mineral water delivery places are a scam. I live in the Middle East now where most of the water is filtered sea water and it is not only iffy to drink but... I don't know it feels so weird to bathe with. My skin feels so dry and itchy. Tap water in the Philippines is so sweet in comparison. Not only Filipinos but other nationals have suffered from skin irritation and even hair fall problems from the tap water in the Middle East. Even the locals buy mineral water.
@@gokouson180 Its not actually a scam though, mineral water or sort of "drinkable" water has better benefits in consumption purpose than usual tap water.
Drinking tap water wouldnt kill you directly ofcourse, but it is very vulnerable to dirts, pathogens, chemical residue than refiltered "drinkable" water.
Its espescially for certain countries with specific issues; like when Australia had gas leaks in their water system that makes their tap water dangerous for a certain period of time.
@@user-tv4ih2kq6r Well if you say so. Who am I to say? I just lived there all my life.
Why would you even order mineral water?... you're supposed to order Purified water(just like the P25 container he showed in the video). Anyways, I'm pretty sure only places with upgraded Maynilad water pipes have safe-to-drink tap water. I've recently been to Laguna, Batangas and Cavite... and guess what? all their tap water still has some dirt in it -- you can literally see black/brown stuff floating up when you boil the water.
This what u called real vlog!! So interesting
Hey former peace corps volunteer here....I lived in the philippines for 3 years in central luzon (santiago, isabela) as an English teacher. I highly recommend traveling to Sagada and just chilling out in the cordillera mountains for a few months! I also recommend checking out Baguio for a permanent spot to live. Its a wonderful city in the mountains. The weather is amazing, but you are still close to the beaaches and lowland countryside. I am super jealous! I love that country and hope to live there again one day.
Sadly Baguio has changed. I visited there in 2012 and 2020 just before the pandemic. Baguio is congested now, esp. the city center. Another earthquake similar to the one in 1990 can do great damage because the buildings built after this earthquake look shoddy. The major sited can be littered during the weekends. I'm sad to say but Baguio looked much better when the Americans had their base there. The base has been turned to commercial uses that you can hardly think USAF was ever there.
😄yes u can visit again
dude... your internet speed is amazing really! I live in the united states and have basic internet and get between 12-15 mbps. I live just fine on that and have no issues with connectivity at all. so, seeing your 43 mbps and hearing you call it "decent" is kind of mind blowing. that is a high speed that should cover any internet needs that you would ever have!
I thought the same thing.
Well, that was in 2021, and I think his ISP is Converge Fiber-X which I am also using (I also live in Angeles City). In 2021 you get 50 Mbps for P1500, but they upgraded it to 100 Mbps then to 200Mbps, still on the same price of P1500. And that is the most basic plan.
this guy is literally amazing! he takes a beautiful shots without a cameraman! Well i see a bright future in this channel so i will check this comment or my comment soon when he already reach 100k subscriber! Goodluck!
Great informative video, this was just what I was looking for :-) Greetings from Sweden!
Looking forward to future videos, very well done.
Never thought I'd binge-watch a youtube vlog, lol. It's how Nate create a truly calm and no frills yet effective way of presenting each content. Keep it the way it is, it's truly relaxing to watch, not to mention, uniquely informative. Will pass the word around here at the office and to friends for sure. Thanks from Chino Hills, California.
Hello people? are you listing to this guy in all he is telling about the Philippines? >>>> Well everything he is say is 110% true! I have lived here in Pasig city for the past 10 years. And this guy is one of very few that tells the truth about the Philippines .......Thank you sir god bless your heart!!!
Thanks for that, Richard!!
This video will be very useful for many expats, man! Well done! Stay safe in Pampanga, and be well
Thanks so much, Zomer!!
Fascinating how Angeles City has changed over the years, which is to be expected. Very well done video, informative, interesting, and insightful. Thank you for your efforts. I look forward to more.
Please do stay tuned! Thank you ever so much, Roger, and best wishes to you and yours! ☺️
I was at Subic Bay in the early 70’s. Loved it, always wanted to go back
Amazing well put together video. I would LOVE to live there for a few years. Bonus the Filipino Women are BEAUTIFUL. Definitely on the bucket list.
Thanks, and I hope you can make it across the Pacific quite soon.
Great editing and awesome camera angles and direction. I'm impressed with how well produced this was and very informative because I've always considered living abroad in the phillipines. Thank for you the insight and taking the time to make this video!
I like the way how you’re doing this vlog. It’s like a documentary 😉😄
This was professional grade videography. Thanks for sharing! I miss my home country
About to move to the Philippine in November and plan on living in Davao. I’m a retired military, been to the Philippine in 2007 and really enjoy my time in the Philippine ( the people & culture) I was deployed to the Philippine on the island of Sulu.
Hey there... ive spent some time in the Philippines...and wanna go back..
Your video was very informative and relatable.. cheers from Sydney Australia
You got me on this beautifully created content. 👍
I'm Pinoy 🇵🇭, and I know some of the negative remarks here about our Country are true. Nevertheless, It's always different in different places, and this vid is about the "Cost-of-Living" in the Philippines.
Stay safe and keep vlogging!
Dude, good one. i love it! Very nice way of showing folks how much one spends living in the Philippines. i've seen others do it and they're mostly just read-throughs. This one is an actual brief walk through covering the essentials. i'm impressed. Cheers!
A great video. Coherent, compelling, forthright chronicle. Good job, man.
It makes me wanna go visit the Philippines!
Where u from? lol
So what are you waiting for? YOU ARE WELCOME HERE IN OUR COUNTRY ❤
@@arolemaprarath3248 looks like he's from Hawaii
see you here!
Me too!
Thanks for choosing the Philippines! Nice introduction to Angeles City. I have never been there.
This video has the vibe of an instructional video you would see in school.
Great video Nate! Many expats and foreigners could really use this valuable information you are sharing. Keep it up 👍🏼
Much appreciated, Joey! Thank you! 🙂
You make me miss the Philippines so bad. I really enjoyed this video that I was smiling all throughout.
Awesome my friend. I was there on a holiday early 2020 before you know what!! With the cost of living that cheap it makes me want to return as soon as I can.
love the effort for his transitions
What a great video, informative , fun and well presented. I was lucky enough to visit the Philippines several time in the 1980's and the people, food and beautiful landscape was spectacular. I always thought of living but, never did. Now marries, old and settled it will never happen. Thanks again for a great video and peace be with you.
thank you for giving me an idea how it is to live there and how much it costs to live there. Thank you for appreciating the culture, enjoying it as well. Im planning to visit as soon as I'm able to. see ya around, hopfuly. take care always
Thanks so very much for your kind post, Aurum!! I do indeed love being here in Pampanga. I hope you'll be able to come for s visit soon!
This really helps me to prep my partner into living/retiring there in the Philippines. We are planning to spend the (Chicago) winter months in the Philippines when I retired. Thanks for the information.
No one likes the snow :/ it is cold and gloomy and sometimes affect ur mood like ur down
Great video!! Keep on vlogging more, you are really good on doing this. Good luck on everything that you do and enjoy the Philippines.
I really appreciate how thoroughly you broke everything down to give the viewers are accurate cost projection
Wow..thank you for showing how you live in my country….I’ve been living here in Canada for almost 3 decades now…and my husband and I one day we will think of retiring soon…which we choose there in my homeland (Philippines) but I’ve no ideas , how to start etc…so in your video…i was so amazed how cheaply down there wow…so affordable.. I’m glad you’ll love to stay there…enjoy! ❤️🇨🇦
There's no place like home.
Thanks for your vlog. Its actually open my mind on what to expect on living alone when I finally retire temporarily in the Philippines. My plan is live there for 6 months in a year specially during winter months here in Canada. Then the rest in Canada during the best months of my life here .:) Cheers and a new subscriber in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Best of luck! I hope all works out with your plans in the coming years. Thank you for your compliments and support on my channel! Welcome!
I have lived in the P.I., off and on, for over 35 years. I now have lived here full time (retired military) for about 15 years. I live in Or. Mindoro. I can really stretch my retired pay (and SS) out here, and that always helps. Vendors and friends com straight to our front gate, daily, to sell us fish, crabs, shrimp, chicken, pork, and veggies. It is very convenient.
i am guessing you are from the US, no such convenience back there. i dont see the charm of being in that country anyway, its way over rated.
@@fourlimbedmartian5262 It's not that it's overrated. It's more about being mis-managed.
Great video bro. You took your time and I can say I truly truly truly enjoyed this video! Wishing you the very best!
In no time I firmly believe because of your brilliant contents, your channel will blow up👍💛
Thanks! I am planning to move there in a few years after I retire. Your channel is and will be very, very useful.
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studio apartment here in Pasadena California!!
Wow, I'm happy to be avoiding prices like that in California for the time being. 😉
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Wow! I can't believe I sat through the entire video! Sir, stay safe and best of luck!
Thanks J'Paks!