Get ready to find out the real cost of living on Siargao! We broke down almost everything we pay for here to give you a good sense of whether this island is affordable or not. You'll be surprised at some of the prices :-S How do these costs compare with other islands in the Philippines?
DITO TELECOM the 3rd telco company in the Philippines has started doing a huge milestone in improving internet in the Philippines. Hope that it will serve Siargao soon coz it already started in Metro Cebu and Davao and by June Metro Manila. This will gonna shake the 2 TELCO and lower their price.
I think it's almost close to the cost of living in El Nido since it's both a tourist destination. But the beautiful, peaceful, fresh air ambiance, fresh foods is something much more worth the price and experience for a healthy and happy living you'll ever dreamed for.🤔😍🤗
Are EGGS expensive there? Your fridge has lots of eggs ----15:42 of the vlog: Happy Island Simple Life In Philippines 🇵🇭 Feeding Goats......EGGS INDUSTRY must be flourishing?
Hi, I just want to help to get you cheaper Internet in your area... First, If DITO TELECOM is available in Siargao you can avail of it. Check more details about them on their website. 2nd if you have a "good signal of GLOBE TELECOM in your area, Avail the GOMO sim, they offer much cheaper data. The sim card will just cost you 299 pesos with free 30G data with no expiry. And to buy data, it will just cost you also 299 pesos for 30G with no expiry. check GOMO sim on their website. Willing to help here for free, if you are interested, with my setup of Gomo sim Just Message me. I'm from Mindanao also, particularly in a remote area in Zamboanga City. I've been watching your Vlog since you came to Siargao and got lockdown... PEACE
Thank you guys for sharing. I’ve been travelling to the Philippines for the past 18 years now and intend to migrate there in 2023. Very wise and educational vlog 🙏🏾❤️🇬🇧
For 30k to 35k, Foriegners living in the Phil is good in Tagaytay for good weather, Angeles city. Both with modern facilities, rent of room for 2 persons 5 k to10k, food 15 k, etc. Hwe it depends on their simple spending.
That is in no way a residential rate for a house in a not so touristy area of the Philippines. Of course, the view costs more, but you also have to take into consideration that everything has to be brought into the island. But then if your life is like an extended beach holiday in paradise, then that is a bargain by all accounts! 😍
25k pesos is already a good deal with a beach front in an expensive island like Siargao 😊 That amount is similar to paying for a small rental condo in Manila business district. Thanks for the thorough details!
Too expensived 25.000 monthly of your house. I hope the owner can give you a discount for 2 units . Please papang lower the amount of your renting priced .thank you.
I remember stumbling upon your channel when you were still living in Thailand. I don't remember how many subscribers you had but I'm surprised that the quality of your content hasn't propelled you past half a million by now. Keep on pushing!
This is so informative for a Filipino guy who live in the US for the last 30 years recently retired at the age of 50 and are planning to stay in Siargao for months at a time. I have been following you guys for sometime now and really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you so much! It made me wanting more and missing the simple living especially now that I am have both options.
Thanks for always reminding us that our country is beautiful and our kababayans are genuinely friendly and accommodating. Sometimes we need to be reminded of these things. More power and give my warm regards to Story. She’s a darling!
Any remote or less developed place, province or island, is always expensive as almost everything the local residents need have to be bought from bigger cities/provinces. So shipping cost in transporting goods from bigger cities cost a lot especially when shipping schedule is less frequent. If you're older, say past 50 years old, you should live close to bigger cities or provinces where medical facilities are available.
Am jealous with you guys, you are living in a very beautiful island just like a paradise. By the way i’d been your subscriber for probably more than two years already, but I stop watching youtube for a while because I lost my job due to pandemic. But promise you guys ilike your vlog and I’ll be a forever subscriber of yours.
I will be out there maybe at the end of the year. You guys feel like family. I've been watching since the beginning of the lockdown when i left. I will have the best gifts. Kinda like a thinner santa, i am.
Am from Philippines, lived in London for 15 years working for the NHS. Now, working in USA and watching your video with your quality content makes me feel like going home duh..but I thank you for loving my country. Someday, I will go back home.
Hello, thanks for all the great info. Questions: (1) is there good heathcare (doctors, dentists, opticians and hospitals) and veterinarians nearby? (2) Is there purified drinking water available? (3) How much of a problem are mosquitoes and other biting bugs/insects? (4) is there a small/moderate/large expat (Europeans, Americans, etc.) community? Lastly, Sacha how do you always manage to look so fresh and beautiful in what I imagine to be a very high humidity environment?! Thanks much in advance! Teri from SoCal USA
Hi Suzi- you need to get a travel insurance so you will get reimbursement for health expenses. Dental - the cheapest and best dentist. Extractions is only $5. Same goes with Opticians they are not expensive. An prescriptive eyeglass could be $25-$30. Theirs private and public hospitals. Public is free but lots of people there. But medications, xray, prescriptions, surgery, etc will come from your own pocket. Rooms in public hospital is free but likely it will be a bed space in a ward. Private hospitals are expensive around 3,500 pesos per night stay for rooms but all those medical expenses you have to pay in cash. You need the receipts for reimbursement to your travel insurance. 2) purified water are sold by containers and you may consume 2 of those for $5 a month 3) mosquitos/bugs - buy mosquito coil for $1 and sprays too. 4) theirs rising xpat community espicially in Surigao because it is the surfing area in Philippines. Humidity environment yes. You will need air conditioning rooms at night.
I really happy for all of you for being part of our country Philippines and seeing Storey growing up here in the Philippines, we are proud to say to all that it's really IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES, And wishing that after this pandemic you can visits all the wonders and most beautiful places in our country the Philippines....GOD BLESS AND MABUHAY...
I love ur videos..some goods in Siargao is expensive considering it is a tourist spot and local business guys are taking advantage of tourists..am in shocked to know d prices of coffee, car rental, pastries, etc ..really expensive f u compare it to other Philippine towns / islands and cities. Try haggling next time..Really enjoy ur videos..keep safe guys..
@@achillescane7380 I'm curious about locals taking advantage of tourists. If they are, then they would be millionaires making a killing, wouldn't they? Siargao is a highly sought-after destination both from locals and international tourists. BGC, Ayala-Makati, Eastwood, and many other local places are also priced high without the warm waters and great sunsets. Also, haggling at this Covid19 pandemic time? Really? People are skipping meals not by choice but because they've been laid off work, their hours cut, and businesses have to swallow losses. Imho, no one should be haggling at this time. The Siargao locals rely on visitors and they've been decimated.
New subscriber here from New Jersey. This particular vlog is very informative, even for a long-time-away Filipino/American. Thank you for being specific about aspects of Philippine living. Got into viewing this vlog by way of your newer vlog about Typhoon Odette. Great to hear you have survived, though battered and bruised, but grateful that with that experience, you have managed. Be safe always. Will be following your story and journey.
8 miles, since you will be having a garden.. to save on veggies, Buy a sweet potato, cook a third and plant the rest, Celery use the top part, plant the one the roots..., Leeks are the same use the top part, plant the root part...Avocados, eat the fruit plant the seeds, tomatoes, take the seeds, dry them out, and plant after drying same papaya, Water spinach, plant the left over that you dont cook, they will grow..with pepper, take the seeds and plant it... they will grow, and grow everything in the philippines grow, even bochoy, use the leaves plant the roots,,,, goodluck love your vidios and thank you for sharing.
Great video! I know you talk to both how much you spend on groceries. Maybe next time talk about how much you spend on eating out? I think that would be interesting to know. Thanks
Its actually great a bit pricey but worth it cause that is a tourist spot here, compared to the city if you live in a condo is more expensive, but if you go other province not a tourist spot more cheaper, enjoy staying here thank you for loving our country ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️god bless your family 😇😇😇😇😇
Thanks Roxy Ramses ... when R we going to see URE Utube videos? w/prices etc...?.... get crackin' dear.... we will click ... if U do it this style " EN POINTE " ... it will be awesome ...
@@mela6046 Why ? There's a lot of youtube videos out there in Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete from expats detailing their expense. Why don't you come out w/ your video instead . . .
Thanks guys. I love suriago island. But I could not afford to live there. I been living in Bukidnon Mindanao. 10 yrs. We live simple life here. I built my own brick home here. Nice but simple. Our total budget every month is 15k to 20 k a month thats everything. You guys are living the western high life lol. But you pay for the lifestyle I guess. Good for you.
i'm also from siargao Sir J leaving at municipality of Dapa, I'm shock when i heard to you the real total rent monthly it's to expensive maybe because there is beach, but in Dapa you can rent only 5k monthly w/ two bedroom. but that is without anything only the house.
I will just be watching all your vlogs for free since I am one of the less privileged Filipinos which is like in the millions, who will not be fortunate enough to touchdown on that island. Thank you for the free ride. Greatly appreciated.
Hi fr overtaxed NYC metro area...Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA... H E ... U have NO idea how lucky U R ...!... just by being in the Philippines .... some ppL were brought to other parts of the world w/out their consent .... when they were young ...or they didn't want NO part in it... some selfish parents ... etc ...
I transfer US$ to my Philippine bank (BDO) peso account via Xoom and it costs nothing. I had the same problem during my 3 years, paying $2.50/cash withdrawal of P10k using my US ATM which added up.
Wow!!!...thats expensive place to live even for monthly basis. Specially during pandemic. We got an apartment in the city of Southbank, Melbourne and we only rented it out for 2,500AUD. They should given you a lower rate, expensive than Boracay and living in Manila
Southbank, Melbourne isn't exactly of the same calibre as Siargao as a tourist spot. And Siargao is a whole lot smaller than Boracay, less houses. You wanna live like a rich tourist? Pay like a rich tourist.
IMO I think their rent is cheap for 25,000 pesos, 375 pounds, n $515 US right by the ocean. Here in Cavite my neighbor rents her house for 50,000 pesos monthly in a subdivision with guards. It’s 100 sq.m with two floors.
@@eelchiong6709 yeah everything here where I am is expensive! It’s like living in Manila. The lot cost 34k per sqm and the HOA maintenance starts at around 7k a year and it keeps going up...ridiculous! The only pros here are security and only about 30 mins to NAIA and MOA.
@@amaliahightower You're still lucky. She pays 7.50/sq.meter and at 200sq.meter, that's 1,500/month + VAT at Verdana homes Bacoor. That's why I preferred to build a home on my own land instead of a subdivision.
If DITO Telecom comes there.. grab a hold of them.. they are d new player in the telco industry and they have way better service for the same amount of price..
That is the saddest part of living in this country, the slow internet connection which we also experience even here in the big city in Luzon. Good that you shared that problem with your viewers
Why did you moved to the Philippines you have a better economy in UK your health care system is free I was wondering because Filipinos wants to get out of the Philippines to have a better life
Uhm I've been living around the world for over 14 years now and believe me it made me realize how wonderful the Philippines really is! Most Filipinos are quick to say they want to go abroad for a better life without really knowing what living abroad really means. You actually enter into a rat race over here where people are mostly stressed and not as friendly or nice to each other. Better health care system yes, but you have to pay higher taxes, not to mention mortgage, property taxes, high health insurance bills (not including dental or vision, car insurance etc. So yah, I wouldn't blame people who want to go live a simple but happy life in an island paradise.
@@gwapakaayobabe I’m just saying that because because some people are complaining about how Philippines is not that cheap that it’s more expensive in the Philippines than UK when they are living there having a life that they can’t have in their own country what I mean is people in the Philippines treat them so well they look up at them people in the Philippines became second class citizens to them working in the Philippines not paying tax what kind of life do they have in UK do they even have a job over there to come and live in the Philippines comparing Philippines to other countries common you can go anywhere in Asia but you won’t get the hospitalities the Filipinos give you what are they contributing to us they make their money in the Philippines but are they paying taxes they can’t do that in other countries look at those other nationalities like Koreans and Chinese when they come to the Philippines they act as if that’s their Country they’re mean mean to Filipinos I’m not saying all of them because they don’t have the liberty and Freedom like we do in their own Country so if you come to my Country Love my country and respect the people don’t treat them like your maids it pisses me off because when we go to their Country we respect we follow rules and obey I was in Cebu last year I was inline waiting for direction from the tour guide for my turn to move this lady behind me she’s either Chinese or Korean was like pushing me to move forward and talking in her language ordering me you know what I did to her I told her This is my Country so back off you don’t order me what to do I’m from here I know how to follow instructions you need to follow the rules and learn how to respect other people and cultures.
@@lucybalazo4556 alam mo kaya ko nasabi yun kasi napansin ko sa dalawa na yan parati reklamo sa Philippines parati kinocompare ang Philippines sa iba meron pa sila sinasabi na lilipat na sila sa Mexico punta sila sa Thailand na mas mahal pa sa Philippines kesa sa UK nakaasar na yung iba sa kanila akala mo kung umasta jan pagaari nila Philippines sobra ngang taas nang tingin nang mga Pilipino sa kanila pero yung iba sa kanila walang Respeto sa mga Pilipino ang tingin nila sa atin mas mababa kay sa sa kanila kahit nasa bansa natin sila lalo na yung mga Chinese at Koreans na yan hindi ko naman nilalahat yang mga bloggers na taga ibang bansa jan sila nagbablogg sa atin jan sila kumikita nang pera pero hindi naman tayo nakikinabang jan hindi sila nagbabayad nang tax sa atin kasi gusto nila jan kasi ang Philippines ang May pinakamaraming ginagamit nang social media sa buong Mundo yung mga Chinese at Koreans sa Philippines sobrang salbahe yung iba wala silang Respeto hindi sila nagpofollow nang rules pero pag tayo nasa bansa nila takot tayo na magviolate nang rule saka ang Pilipino hindi Bastos sila hindi sila takot diniduraan sinasaktan nila mga law enforcers sa atin ayaw nila sumunod pag nasa ibang bansa sila matuto silang rumespeto sa kultura nang ibang bansa Dapat ang Philippines iiscreen ang pumapasok jan May mga pedophiles pa jan kawawa mga bata sa atin naiiyak ako pag napapanood ko yung ganun .
@Fil-Am Nurse Vlogger 101 alam mo kaya ko sinabi yun kasi dami nilang reklamo sa Philippines yung mas mahal pa raw sa atin kesa sa kanila yung upa nila eh dalawang bahay yung inuipahan nila tapos yung health system meron pa sila sinasabi sa ibang blog nila na lilipat na sila sa Mexico nagpunta na yang mga yan sa ibang Asian countries pero nagustuhan nila sa atin kasi nga maganda sa atin mababait ang tao very hospitable na hindi nila makikita yan sa ibang Asian countries pero yung iba sa kanila sumosobra na ang daming Bastos nandudura at nananakit nang law enforcers dahil ayaw sumunod ang baba nang tingin nila sa mga Pilipino esp yang mga Chinese at Koreans hindi ko naman nilalahat matuto silang rumespeto sa ibang lahi dahil tayong mga Pilipino pag napunta tayo sa ibang bansa nirerespeto natin yung bansa ,tao at kultura nila ,ang daming pedophiles sa Philippines dapat iiscreen ang mga pumupunta jan alam ko mahirap na bansa tayo at kailangan natin ang Turismo pero kung ang pupunta naman sa bansa natin ay para abusuhin at pagmalupitan tayo sa sarili nating bansa hindi naman tama yun sila wala man lang silang takot gumawa nang masama wala man lang silang Respeto na magbitaw nang salita na hindi maganda tungkol sa bansa natin kung ganyan ang tingin nila sa Philippines lumayas sila hindi nga sila nagbabayad nang tax sa atin pero dun sila kumikita alam mo pumunta ako nang Cebu last year nasa pila ako at naghihintay ako nang instructions sa tour guide itong babae sa likod ko siguro Chinese or Korean alam mo ba tinutulak ako at inuutusan ako pati kamay nia kala mo katulong nia ako sa sarili kong bansa na magmove gusto pang mauna sa line ayaw maghintay napaka Bastos tapos sa Bohol nakakita yung anak ko na binigyan nang hamburger nung isang puti tapos sinakay sa Taxi naiiyak ako sa ginagawa nang mga dati jan sa atin sana maging maganda na ang Philippines at sana maiscreen ang pumapasok na dayuhan sa bansa natin sana maging maganda na ang economy natin at sana maalagaan nang Gobyerno natin ang mga bata sa lansangan para hindi sila maging Biktima nang pang asbuso lalo pa at si bang lahi sa bansa nila hindi nila magawa yan pero sa atin kala mo sila hari kala mo sila May ari nang Pilipinas.
I'm pretty excited to watch your future adventures around the Philippines once everything goes back to normal. I like that you discuss things about your life in relation to your current environment because it helps us feel how it is living in the place where you are.
hey friends .. I think you forgot to mention, although it's not about costs, that most Filipinos speak English, not with the British accent though but could be understood. hehe
I hope you get to 200k subscribers soon so you can do another Q&A. I love your day to day vlogs with little Story but I love your informative vlogs too! 😊
Wow, How expensive living in SIARGAO ISLAND i may not afford it in my ownself without an income that will sustain daily needs. Please don't escape ads so we can help them. Goodluck 8miles family. God bless everyone.
Thanks for Jay and Sacha for sharing this informative video as to the costs you've incurred living in Siargao. Glad that you are more or less settled with your island life. We love watching your vlogs especially how you, including Story, have embraced and immersed with island living in the paradise island of beautiful Siargao.
I think you could get a better price for the apartment, 25k is expensive.. and the tuktuk is expensive too.. how I wish you have Filipino friends who can haggle for you. I did not skip the ads as my way of saying thank you for this good video. God bless!
Very nice and wonderful information. I did not notice that it was long because it was very interesting. I would suggest if you can have your own house you can save more eventually and if you dont need that anymore come the time you can sell it even at a higher price than when you got it. There may be some restrictions but at the same time there are solutions to it also.
A problems over there to live guys all are very expensive the price in pesos is higher so high for the pilipino/people+++ But if you always have a foreign money then is ok? But even though still careful to spinding everyday! ### 25k per months is very expensive ? Wow? The pilipino price too are crazy is too much ✓ Better guys u buy small house try! ### Anyways gd luck guys @@
25,000 is still too much for me. way too much. 10,000 to 12,000 could already be a full house up and down with 3 bedrooms, huge living room, kitchen, 2 bathrooms with garage
They are talking about Siargao's lifestyle and expenses though, not another city or municipality. That cost you stated was already mentioned by Jay & Sacha before. In case you have not seen their prev vlogs - they have an accommodation in Metro Manila which is cheaper. It's own by Sacha's father I think. But its in the city, they prefer the beach front accommodation. They actually have other options from the beaches of South Luzon but they opted to stay in Siargao.
@ scrappy coco those are for two houses that they are renting if they will live in the city houses in a nice area even condos run from 100-150k a month
@@margaritasantos7288 That's not true. A 1-bedroom condo in either Manila or Cebu can only cost ranging between P20K to P45K depending on the development, if it's low-end or luxury. Houses in these cities can be very expensive because most houses available in the market are located in gated subdivisions where they are usually bigger than ordinary houses in random areas.
Yes, it is pricey living in Siargao island, there are many other beautiful islands in the Philippines. My number one concern living there is hospital, especially if you have an emergency. I am for convenience, living close to market, hospital, school, shopping and church to name a few. Thanks for sharing 8 miles.
I haven't been able to watch your channel for a while so I'm back and enjoying it very much. You were in Portugal the last I saw, so I have a lot to catch up on. Your little girl is no longer a baby. How time flies. Thank you for all the great information and beautiful video. I always enjoy them :) - Melody :)
I think they already have more than 2K towers erected, not all have been powered up yet but they are now starting to operate on some areas in Visayas and Mindanao. Hopefully they start the metro manila by june this year. Btw, they plan around 50K towers around the Philippines.
Absolutely! You cannot put a price in paradise living! Siargao will rise again into its perfection! Its been proven time and time again after calamities like this.
Start growing your vegetables and your livestock so you don’t have to spend on those since your living in the Island do homesteading instead you can not compare living in UK versus living in the Philippines Uk is way more expensive people from the Philippines go to UK to work to earn money and when you bring that to the Philippines that will be about 75x .
Remote island living is really relaxing and calming.. Hope you two recover fast what you lost with Odette. Our internet really sucks. PLDT and Globe are scamming its subscribers with high prices for a lousy service.
Hello Kay and Sha sha. Would be great if you have Story learn the Filipino traditional dances! There are quite a few inspired from Northern to Southern Philippines tradition...
This is very helpful. My husband with our 10yr old child live in Manila and since our child has been attending virtual classes since the pandemic, we are considering moving to an island like Siargao or Palawan but as my husband and I work from home- we are concerned about our connection too. We will be there in June and from there we can see how it would work for us.
This Vlog is very helpful as I will be moving from the U.S. to the Philippines and will also need to work from home. Thank you so much for this great vlog best kne I have seen so far.
Try gomo sim its under globe telecom you can save data because no expiry on data and col n txt. You can also use the sim on the globe at home prepaid wifi.
Cost of living in Siargao is too expensive compared to other places in the Philippines. Food is really expensive.. about 3x the price where I live in Mindanao. Local Gov't Unit (LGU) should work more to make the island self-sufficient and not depend on imports from Manila or elsewhere in the Philippines. Educate, encourage and support the people to grow fruits and vegetables. I see big lands wasted.. with nothing planted there.
it's actually getting better..I have 40 mbps for 34-35 USD/month..many yrs ago,it was horrible...sometimes, it depends on where you are and what internet company you have
Internet speed will improve in our dream only but not in reality. I live in the heart of metromanila with 50mbps internet connection on fiber line. There has never been a day that I didn't curse my provider for the its snail paced internet speed.
@@bojomojo4109 I live in Valenzuela City..just an hour away from Manila and I am satisfied with my internet provider...Im using converge..there are times it's acting up but it's way better than my previous telcos Bayantel, PLDT and globe..
Befriend a local and ask him to make a deal with apartment owners, that way you'll have the "local" price. Unless you know your way around or speak the language there.
Very good info. I thank you for sharing. I myself have never been to the Island of Siargao. Your family are so brave so adventurous! God bless your family!.
Thanks for sharing this very informative video about Siargao, Philippines 🇵🇭 Your adventurous life, honestly, your bravery becomes an inspiration to many expats who are thinking of moving to SE Asia.
Just a thought. Because Story was born in Portugal, you both could apply for Portuguese citizenship that in long term could be beneficial for future tax issues. Also, as video bloggers you could benefit from having duel citizenship. Since the UK has charted another path you might really view Portuguese citizenship as a big help..
It's more expensive to live in Siargao compared to living in the cities like Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao or Surigao. It's more cheaper and for you vegans, you have a lot to choose from this cities compared to the Island.
For us Islanders, the cost of living in the island is really expensive compared to other places. For one, we are in the tourist destination. Another, most if not all things we needed are coming from the main land. It doubled the price for the transport and howling. Construction materials are expensive too. Workers are more expensive because they are living in the island with the same cost of living. Repairs and replacements of your appliances and accommodations are constant due to the location fronting the ocean where the sea breeze penetrates even inside your house. Even fish are expensive too.. But the BEAUTY OF NATURE is priceless. That is the reason why despite the higher cost of living people choose to live here. The peace of mind you will have. The clean air, the waves, the crystal water and of course the loving people of Siargao. That's what makes you fell in love with the place. No boredom moments in the island!!!!! ❤️🎶
That is true only if you don't have young children. Young children really don't appreciate the beauty of nature. They need to play with other kids, they need to learn a lot more than the island, they need to go to good school, they need to visit regularly to their dentist and doctor, etc. Kids should enjoy their childhood. But there are a few places in the Philippines where you can live in a paradise but still a few minutes or few hours drive to good hospitals, large shopping malls, good schools, theme parks, botanical/zoological parks,
Hi..guys.its me again.i watching u here frm Baguio city..you know that your bread in coffee is high price and that shoes..but here is so low price..but d best..stil..?gudluck beautiful couple stay safe,stay healthy..Godless u
There are a few places in the country where you can live in a paradise but still a few minutes or few hours drives to the international airport, world-class hospitals, good schools for kids, large shopping malls, a wide variety of food and entertainment options, lots of places to see and do for the whole family. Siargao is so overrated because you can find lots places which are just as beautiful or even more beautiful places in the country but still close to the life's convenience. You can't deny that you also need the convenience of life aside from living carefree.
Great information. You almost had me sold on the remittance centers until you said it works out to a 12 hour wait. I have spent enough time in the Philippines to know that probably wasn't a joke. The immigration trips in Cebu usually took so much time I often thought it would be quicker to fly to Manila to do the same thing. I think I will just get a Philippine bank account since I will need one for the SSRV anyway.
Wow " this is mind blowing information. Thanks for creating this kind of video content this helps me to decide if I will live to this beautiful island.
You can actually send laptops and iPhones thru LbC air express weight olus $30 for cellphones or laptops. I have sent 3 laptops to cebu and 1 laptop and iphone to metro manila. They have an app so you can track your package
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Get ready to find out the real cost of living on Siargao! We broke down almost everything we pay for here to give you a good sense of whether this island is affordable or not. You'll be surprised at some of the prices :-S
How do these costs compare with other islands in the Philippines?
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DITO TELECOM the 3rd telco company in the Philippines has started doing a huge milestone in improving internet in the Philippines. Hope that it will serve Siargao soon coz it already started in Metro Cebu and Davao and by June Metro Manila. This will gonna shake the 2 TELCO and lower their price.
I think it's almost close to the cost of living in El Nido since it's both a tourist destination. But the beautiful, peaceful, fresh air ambiance, fresh foods is something much more worth the price and experience for a healthy and happy living you'll ever dreamed for.🤔😍🤗
Are EGGS expensive there? Your fridge has lots of eggs ----15:42 of the vlog: Happy Island Simple Life In Philippines 🇵🇭 Feeding Goats......EGGS INDUSTRY must be flourishing?
Hi, I just want to help to get you cheaper Internet in your area... First, If DITO TELECOM is available in Siargao you can avail of it. Check more details about them on their website. 2nd if you have a "good signal of GLOBE TELECOM in your area, Avail the GOMO sim, they offer much cheaper data. The sim card will just cost you 299 pesos with free 30G data with no expiry. And to buy data, it will just cost you also 299 pesos for 30G with no expiry. check GOMO sim on their website. Willing to help here for free, if you are interested, with my setup of Gomo sim Just Message me. I'm from Mindanao also, particularly in a remote area in Zamboanga City. I've been watching your Vlog since you came to Siargao and got lockdown... PEACE
Thank you guys for sharing. I’ve been travelling to the Philippines for the past 18 years now and intend to migrate there in 2023. Very wise and educational vlog 🙏🏾❤️🇬🇧
Thanks, glad it is helpful
Why do want to migrate my country?
@@mr.baconguy8839 I’m married to a Filipina. We have two boys and a house there, and absolutely love your country 🙏🏾❤️
God bless both
@@mr.baconguy8839 why you asking then?? 😂
Ph 25k is the equivalent of what I pay in USD for monthly car parking. You got a great deal in your rent, and you're in paradise.
Car in Singapore is very expensive actually everything here is too expensive.
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For 30k to 35k, Foriegners living in the Phil is good in Tagaytay for good weather, Angeles city. Both with modern facilities, rent of room for 2 persons 5 k to10k, food 15 k, etc. Hwe it depends on their simple spending.
That is in no way a residential rate for a house in a not so touristy area of the Philippines. Of course, the view costs more, but you also have to take into consideration that everything has to be brought into the island.
But then if your life is like an extended beach holiday in paradise, then that is a bargain by all accounts! 😍
25k pesos is already a good deal with a beach front in an expensive island like Siargao 😊 That amount is similar to paying for a small rental condo in Manila business district. Thanks for the thorough details!
Too expensived 25.000 monthly of your house. I hope the owner can give you a discount for 2 units . Please papang lower the amount of your renting priced .thank you.
Beach front villa. Mahal talaga
I remember stumbling upon your channel when you were still living in Thailand. I don't remember how many subscribers you had but I'm surprised that the quality of your content hasn't propelled you past half a million by now. Keep on pushing!
me too, know them since their thailand days
This is so informative for a Filipino guy who live in the US for the last 30 years recently retired at the age of 50 and are planning to stay in Siargao for months at a time. I have been following you guys for sometime now and really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you so much! It made me wanting more and missing the simple living especially now that I am have both options.
nice
Thanks for always reminding us that our country is beautiful and our kababayans are genuinely friendly and accommodating. Sometimes we need to be reminded of these things.
More power and give my warm regards to Story. She’s a darling!
That's sweet thank you. We feel truly loved here
@@8milesfromhome-- Huge difference from Thailand eh?☺
Siargao is considered by most local tourists to be one of the most expensive islands in the Philippines.
Any remote or less developed place, province or island, is always expensive as almost everything the local residents need have to be bought from bigger cities/provinces. So shipping cost in transporting goods from bigger cities cost a lot especially when shipping schedule is less frequent. If you're older, say past 50 years old, you should live close to bigger cities or provinces where medical facilities are available.
but siargao is much of the most safest island for foreigners I witness it when we are there people are so respectful to tourists
I wasn't aware of this. Quite shocking
Wowww now is Destroyed
Yes my wife said its very safe there even at night
Am jealous with you guys, you are living in a very beautiful island just like a paradise. By the way i’d been your subscriber for probably more than two years already, but I stop watching youtube for a while because I lost my job due to pandemic. But promise you guys ilike your vlog and I’ll be a forever subscriber of yours.
For a Filipino like me, this is quite educational as well. Thanks for sharing. It's really nice to see how much you guys have settled in.
I will be out there maybe at the end of the year. You guys feel like family. I've been watching since the beginning of the lockdown when i left. I will have the best gifts. Kinda like a thinner santa, i am.
Guys I am not sure I would show the stores that are selling obviously fake brand names. Not likely, but they could get into trouble.
Am from Philippines, lived in London for 15 years working for the NHS. Now, working in USA and watching your video with your quality content makes me feel like going home duh..but I thank you for loving my country. Someday, I will go back home.
Hello, thanks for all the great info. Questions: (1) is there good heathcare (doctors, dentists, opticians and hospitals) and veterinarians nearby? (2) Is there purified drinking water available? (3) How much of a problem are mosquitoes and other biting bugs/insects? (4) is there a small/moderate/large expat (Europeans, Americans, etc.) community? Lastly, Sacha how do you always manage to look so fresh and beautiful in what I imagine to be a very high humidity environment?! Thanks much in advance! Teri from SoCal USA
Hi Suzi- you need to get a travel insurance so you will get reimbursement for health expenses.
Dental - the cheapest and best dentist. Extractions is only $5. Same goes with Opticians they are not expensive. An prescriptive eyeglass could be $25-$30.
Theirs private and public hospitals. Public is free but lots of people there. But medications, xray, prescriptions, surgery, etc will come from your own pocket. Rooms in public hospital is free but likely it will be a bed space in a ward. Private hospitals are expensive around 3,500 pesos per night stay for rooms but all those medical expenses you have to pay in cash. You need the receipts for reimbursement to your travel insurance.
2) purified water are sold by containers and you may consume 2 of those for $5 a month
3) mosquitos/bugs - buy mosquito coil for $1 and sprays too.
4) theirs rising xpat community espicially in Surigao because it is the surfing area in Philippines.
Humidity environment yes. You will need air conditioning rooms at night.
I really happy for all of you for being part of our country Philippines and seeing Storey growing up here in the Philippines, we are proud to say to all that it's really IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES, And wishing that after this pandemic you can visits all the wonders and most beautiful places in our country the Philippines....GOD BLESS AND MABUHAY...
I love ur videos..some goods in Siargao is expensive considering it is a tourist spot and local business guys are taking advantage of tourists..am in shocked to know d prices of coffee, car rental, pastries, etc ..really expensive f u compare it to other Philippine towns / islands and cities. Try haggling next time..Really enjoy ur videos..keep safe guys..
@@achillescane7380 I'm curious about locals taking advantage of tourists. If they are, then they would be millionaires making a killing, wouldn't they? Siargao is a highly sought-after destination both from locals and international tourists. BGC, Ayala-Makati, Eastwood, and many other local places are also priced high without the warm waters and great sunsets. Also, haggling at this Covid19 pandemic time? Really? People are skipping meals not by choice but because they've been laid off work, their hours cut, and businesses have to swallow losses. Imho, no one should be haggling at this time. The Siargao locals rely on visitors and they've been decimated.
New subscriber here from New Jersey. This particular vlog is very informative, even for a long-time-away Filipino/American. Thank you for being specific about aspects of Philippine living. Got into viewing this vlog by way of your newer vlog about Typhoon Odette. Great to hear you have survived, though battered and bruised, but grateful that with that experience, you have managed. Be safe always. Will be following your story and journey.
8 miles, since you will be having a garden.. to save on veggies, Buy a sweet potato, cook a third and plant the rest, Celery use the top part, plant the one the roots..., Leeks are the same use the top part, plant the root part...Avocados, eat the fruit plant the seeds, tomatoes, take the seeds, dry them out, and plant after drying same papaya, Water spinach, plant the left over that you dont cook, they will grow..with pepper, take the seeds and plant it... they will grow, and grow everything in the philippines grow, even bochoy, use the leaves plant the roots,,,, goodluck love your vidios and thank you for sharing.
I was an OFW before and the 1st golden rule is to not always convert or you'll starve. Hahaha different country, different standard of living
Yes, you always consider the purchasing power and the currecncy income derived.
Exactly! haha
What do you advise instead? When do you convert and when you don’t?
Great video! I know you talk to both how much you spend on groceries. Maybe next time talk about how much you spend on eating out? I think that would be interesting to know. Thanks
you could've bought a better car for 50-60k...
fb market is the place to look.
and with 250k? a very good 2nd hand car.
Its actually great a bit pricey but worth it cause that is a tourist spot here, compared to the city if you live in a condo is more expensive, but if you go other province not a tourist spot more cheaper, enjoy staying here thank you for loving our country ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️god bless your family 😇😇😇😇😇
Living in Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete & some parts in Northern Mindanao may not be pricey as Siargao. . .
Thanks Roxy Ramses ... when R we going to see URE Utube videos? w/prices etc...?.... get crackin' dear.... we will click ... if U do it this style " EN POINTE " ... it will be awesome ...
@@mela6046 Why ? There's a lot of youtube videos out there in Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete from expats detailing their expense. Why don't you come out w/ your video instead . . .
Thanks guys. I love suriago island. But I could not afford to live there. I been living in Bukidnon Mindanao. 10 yrs. We live simple life here. I built my own brick home here. Nice but simple. Our total budget every month is 15k to 20 k a month thats everything. You guys are living the western high life lol. But you pay for the lifestyle I guess. Good for you.
Well eating in a fancy restaurant or coffee shop it’s really doubled the price,
but if you tried the local carinderia it’s much cheaper.
i'm also from siargao Sir J leaving at municipality of Dapa, I'm shock when i heard to you the real total rent monthly it's to expensive maybe because there is beach, but in Dapa you can rent only 5k monthly w/ two bedroom. but that is without anything only the house.
I will just be watching all your vlogs for free since I am one of the less privileged Filipinos which is like in the millions, who will not be fortunate enough to touchdown on that island. Thank you for the free ride. Greatly appreciated.
Hi fr overtaxed NYC metro area...Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA... H E ... U have NO idea how lucky U R ...!... just by being in the Philippines .... some ppL were brought to other parts of the world w/out their consent .... when they were young ...or they didn't want NO part in it... some selfish parents ... etc ...
I transfer US$ to my Philippine bank (BDO) peso account via Xoom and it costs nothing. I had the same problem during my 3 years, paying $2.50/cash withdrawal of P10k using my US ATM which added up.
Wow!!!...thats expensive place to live even for monthly basis. Specially during pandemic. We got an apartment in the city of Southbank, Melbourne and we only rented it out for 2,500AUD. They should given you a lower rate, expensive than Boracay and living in Manila
Southbank, Melbourne isn't exactly of the same calibre as Siargao as a tourist spot. And Siargao is a whole lot smaller than Boracay, less houses. You wanna live like a rich tourist? Pay like a rich tourist.
IMO I think their rent is cheap for 25,000 pesos, 375 pounds, n $515 US right by the ocean. Here in Cavite my neighbor rents her house for 50,000 pesos monthly in a subdivision with guards. It’s 100 sq.m with two floors.
@@amaliahightower
Now that's highway robbery! My eldest sister rented her house in Verdana for only 15k yet her tenent complains like hell.
@@eelchiong6709 yeah everything here where I am is expensive! It’s like living in Manila. The lot cost 34k per sqm and the HOA maintenance starts at around 7k a year and it keeps going up...ridiculous! The only pros here are security and only about 30 mins to NAIA and MOA.
@@amaliahightower
You're still lucky. She pays 7.50/sq.meter and at 200sq.meter, that's 1,500/month + VAT at Verdana homes Bacoor. That's why I preferred to build a home on my own land instead of a subdivision.
If DITO Telecom comes there.. grab a hold of them.. they are d new player in the telco industry and they have way better service for the same amount of price..
don't hype it up to much
That is the saddest part of living in this country, the slow internet connection which we also experience even here in the big city in Luzon. Good that you shared that problem with your viewers
no worries...third telco is on its way to siargao.some of their instruments are now on its position to rise up soon...
@@landzvilla2803 what is it called?
@@FlashKetchum DITO
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that’s actually not expensive considering you’re almost on an extended holiday!
@Craig Howat but with their youtube channel growing at least they are earning that amount every month,
Why did you moved to the Philippines you have a better economy in UK your health care system is free I was wondering because Filipinos wants to get out of the Philippines to have a better life
Sometimes people want to experience what they have"nt experience yet even if it cost you more.😊
Uhm I've been living around the world for over 14 years now and believe me it made me realize how wonderful the Philippines really is! Most Filipinos are quick to say they want to go abroad for a better life without really knowing what living abroad really means. You actually enter into a rat race over here where people are mostly stressed and not as friendly or nice to each other. Better health care system yes, but you have to pay higher taxes, not to mention mortgage, property taxes, high health insurance bills (not including dental or vision, car insurance etc. So yah, I wouldn't blame people who want to go live a simple but happy life in an island paradise.
@@gwapakaayobabe I’m just saying that because because some people are complaining about how Philippines is not that cheap that it’s more expensive in the Philippines than UK when they are living there having a life that they can’t have in their own country what I mean is people in the Philippines treat them so well they look up at them people in the Philippines became second class citizens to them working in the Philippines not paying tax what kind of life do they have in UK do they even have a job over there to come and live in the Philippines comparing Philippines to other countries common you can go anywhere in Asia but you won’t get the hospitalities the Filipinos give you what are they contributing to us they make their money in the Philippines but are they paying taxes they can’t do that in other countries look at those other nationalities like Koreans and Chinese when they come to the Philippines they act as if that’s their Country they’re mean mean to Filipinos I’m not saying all of them because they don’t have the liberty and Freedom like we do in their own Country so if you come to my Country Love my country and respect the people don’t treat them like your maids it pisses me off because when we go to their Country we respect we follow rules and obey I was in Cebu last year I was inline waiting for direction from the tour guide for my turn to move this lady behind me she’s either Chinese or Korean was like pushing me to move forward and talking in her language ordering me you know what I did to her I told her This is my Country so back off you don’t order me what to do I’m from here I know how to follow instructions you need to follow the rules and learn how to respect other people and cultures.
@@lucybalazo4556 alam mo kaya ko nasabi yun kasi napansin ko sa dalawa na yan parati reklamo sa Philippines parati kinocompare ang Philippines sa iba meron pa sila sinasabi na lilipat na sila sa Mexico punta sila sa Thailand na mas mahal pa sa Philippines kesa sa UK nakaasar na yung iba sa kanila akala mo kung umasta jan pagaari nila Philippines sobra ngang taas nang tingin nang mga Pilipino sa kanila pero yung iba sa kanila walang Respeto sa mga Pilipino ang tingin nila sa atin mas mababa kay sa sa kanila kahit nasa bansa natin sila lalo na yung mga Chinese at Koreans na yan hindi ko naman nilalahat yang mga bloggers na taga ibang bansa jan sila nagbablogg sa atin jan sila kumikita nang pera pero hindi naman tayo nakikinabang jan hindi sila nagbabayad nang tax sa atin kasi gusto nila jan kasi ang Philippines ang May pinakamaraming ginagamit nang social media sa buong Mundo yung mga Chinese at Koreans sa Philippines sobrang salbahe yung iba wala silang Respeto hindi sila nagpofollow nang rules pero pag tayo nasa bansa nila takot tayo na magviolate nang rule saka ang Pilipino hindi Bastos sila hindi sila takot diniduraan sinasaktan nila mga law enforcers sa atin ayaw nila sumunod pag nasa ibang bansa sila matuto silang rumespeto sa kultura nang ibang bansa Dapat ang Philippines iiscreen ang pumapasok jan May mga pedophiles pa jan kawawa mga bata sa atin naiiyak ako pag napapanood ko yung ganun .
@Fil-Am Nurse Vlogger 101 alam mo kaya ko sinabi yun kasi dami nilang reklamo sa Philippines yung mas mahal pa raw sa atin kesa sa kanila yung upa nila eh dalawang bahay yung inuipahan nila tapos yung health system meron pa sila sinasabi sa ibang blog nila na lilipat na sila sa Mexico nagpunta na yang mga yan sa ibang Asian countries pero nagustuhan nila sa atin kasi nga maganda sa atin mababait ang tao very hospitable na hindi nila makikita yan sa ibang Asian countries pero yung iba sa kanila sumosobra na ang daming Bastos nandudura at nananakit nang law enforcers dahil ayaw sumunod ang baba nang tingin nila sa mga Pilipino esp yang mga Chinese at Koreans hindi ko naman nilalahat matuto silang rumespeto sa ibang lahi dahil tayong mga Pilipino pag napunta tayo sa ibang bansa nirerespeto natin yung bansa ,tao at kultura nila ,ang daming pedophiles sa Philippines dapat iiscreen ang mga pumupunta jan alam ko mahirap na bansa tayo at kailangan natin ang Turismo pero kung ang pupunta naman sa bansa natin ay para abusuhin at pagmalupitan tayo sa sarili nating bansa hindi naman tama yun sila wala man lang silang takot gumawa nang masama wala man lang silang Respeto na magbitaw nang salita na hindi maganda tungkol sa bansa natin kung ganyan ang tingin nila sa Philippines lumayas sila hindi nga sila nagbabayad nang tax sa atin pero dun sila kumikita alam mo pumunta ako nang Cebu last year nasa pila ako at naghihintay ako nang instructions sa tour guide itong babae sa likod ko siguro Chinese or Korean alam mo ba tinutulak ako at inuutusan ako pati kamay nia kala mo katulong nia ako sa sarili kong bansa na magmove gusto pang mauna sa line ayaw maghintay napaka Bastos tapos sa Bohol nakakita yung anak ko na binigyan nang hamburger nung isang puti tapos sinakay sa Taxi naiiyak ako sa ginagawa nang mga dati jan sa atin sana maging maganda na ang Philippines at sana maiscreen ang pumapasok na dayuhan sa bansa natin sana maging maganda na ang economy natin at sana maalagaan nang Gobyerno natin ang mga bata sa lansangan para hindi sila maging Biktima nang pang asbuso lalo pa at si bang lahi sa bansa nila hindi nila magawa yan pero sa atin kala mo sila hari kala mo sila May ari nang Pilipinas.
Balikbayan boxes are sent through Filipino couriers. Try looking for them because they’re all over the world.
Everything happen for a reason. You got stranded at the Island boom you got everything a house, car and etc. thank you for choosing Philippines.
I'm pretty excited to watch your future adventures around the Philippines once everything goes back to normal.
I like that you discuss things about your life in relation to your current environment because it helps us feel how it is living in the place where you are.
hey friends .. I think you forgot to mention, although it's not about costs, that most Filipinos speak English, not with the British accent though but could be understood. hehe
Not a biggie.
You guys are THE BEST! Thank you for making this video ❤️🥰. This is so well organised and so detailed!
Cheers!
Steph
I hope you get to 200k subscribers soon so you can do another Q&A. I love your day to day vlogs with little Story but I love your informative vlogs too! 😊
Wow, How expensive living in
SIARGAO ISLAND i may not afford it in my ownself without an income that will sustain daily needs. Please don't escape ads so we can help them. Goodluck 8miles family. God bless everyone.
Thanks for Jay and Sacha for sharing this informative video as to the costs you've incurred living in Siargao. Glad that you are more or less settled with your island life. We love watching your vlogs especially how you, including Story, have embraced and immersed with island living in the paradise island of beautiful Siargao.
You forgot to cover medical 🥰
I think you could get a better price for the apartment, 25k is expensive.. and the tuktuk is expensive too.. how I wish you have Filipino friends who can haggle for you. I did not skip the ads as my way of saying thank you for this good video. God bless!
This information is very helpful. I have always wanted to live in Siargao! Thank you!
Very nice and wonderful information. I did not notice that it was long because it was very interesting. I would suggest if you can have your own house you can save more eventually and if you dont need that anymore come the time you can sell it even at a higher price than when you got it. There may be some restrictions but at the same time there are solutions to it also.
please check DITO. a new telco which provides cheap internet connection. i think its available now in Visayas and Mindanao if i’m not mistaken.
A problems over there to live guys all are very expensive the price in pesos is higher so high for the pilipino/people+++
But if you always have a foreign money then is ok? But even though still careful to spinding everyday!
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25k per months is very expensive ? Wow? The pilipino price too are crazy is too much ✓
Better guys u buy small house try!
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Anyways gd luck guys @@
25,000 is still too much for me. way too much. 10,000 to 12,000 could already be a full house up and down with 3 bedrooms, huge living room, kitchen, 2 bathrooms with garage
They are talking about Siargao's lifestyle and expenses though, not another city or municipality.
That cost you stated was already mentioned by Jay & Sacha before. In case you have not seen their prev vlogs - they have an accommodation in Metro Manila which is cheaper. It's own by Sacha's father I think. But its in the city, they prefer the beach front accommodation. They actually have other options from the beaches of South Luzon but they opted to stay in Siargao.
@ scrappy coco those are for two houses that they are renting if they will live in the city houses in a nice area even condos run from 100-150k a month
Its really simple.
Simple life = simple expences.
Extravagant life = out of my league!
That is basic whether you are in the Ph, England, US, or Japan.
Subdivision in Cavite cost around 50k a month. 2 floors with 3 bedrooms
@@margaritasantos7288 That's not true. A 1-bedroom condo in either Manila or Cebu can only cost ranging between P20K to P45K depending on the development, if it's low-end or luxury. Houses in these cities can be very expensive because most houses available in the market are located in gated subdivisions where they are usually bigger than ordinary houses in random areas.
Yes, it is pricey living in Siargao island, there are many other beautiful islands in the Philippines. My number one concern living there is hospital, especially if you have an emergency. I am for convenience, living close to market, hospital, school, shopping and church to name a few. Thanks for sharing 8 miles.
I haven't been able to watch your channel for a while so I'm back and enjoying it very much. You were in Portugal the last I saw, so I have a lot to catch up on. Your little girl is no longer a baby. How time flies. Thank you for all the great information and beautiful video. I always enjoy them :) - Melody :)
Hopefully the third Telco will roll-out and have an unlimited data, as well as texts and calls.
I think they already have more than 2K towers erected, not all have been powered up yet but they are now starting to operate on some areas in Visayas and Mindanao. Hopefully they start the metro manila by june this year. Btw, they plan around 50K towers around the Philippines.
I don't trust Chinese telecoms though. The Mindanao mainland has pretty good Fibr coverage. It's just the mobile wifi that sucks throughout.
God bless you guys and thank you for embracing our country Philippines 🙏🙏🙏
If you plan to stay longer in the ph better to take a rent own house take care guys and stay safe God Bless 😘
That would’ve been a smart idea. Unfortunately, foreigners can’t own land in the Philippones as it is prohibited by law. 😅
Leave siargao explore the philippines I'm so umay
But I don't think it's safe to travel now because some places are in bubble.
The most important is, the 8 miles Family is happy and safe living in Siargao, Phils.
Absolutely! You cannot put a price in paradise living! Siargao will rise again into its perfection! Its been proven time and time again after calamities like this.
Are EGGS expensive there? Your fridge has lots of eggs ----15:42 of the vlog: Happy Island Simple Life In Philippines 🇵🇭 Feeding Goats
Hmm. Just checked that video. They do have eggs. But they’re vegan. Interesting...
@@JMac-xp4qj It's for their dog Eden. They mentioned it in one of their vlogs before.
@@JMac-xp4qj Check out their vlog “The Streets of Siargao PHILIPPINES Full Day Out” on the 7:45 mark. J bought a full tray....EGGS MUST BE CHEAP
@@mannypacu6460 I'm also from PH but in another area. Eggs cost around 6 to 9 pesos each where I live. Depends where you buy.
@@yani_mani Thanks for the info!
Start growing your vegetables and your livestock so you don’t have to spend on those since your living in the Island do homesteading instead you can not compare living in UK versus living in the Philippines Uk is way more expensive people from the Philippines go to UK to work to earn money and when you bring that to the Philippines that will be about 75x .
Why livestock? They are vegans.🙄
They can use them for eggs and milk and other resources
Remote island living is really relaxing and calming.. Hope you two recover fast what you lost with Odette. Our internet really sucks. PLDT and Globe are scamming its subscribers with high prices for a lousy service.
fyi, those are knock off FILA shoes.☺
China shoes, want real ones? Mall is where you go.
Hello Kay and Sha sha. Would be great if you have Story learn the Filipino traditional dances! There are quite a few inspired from Northern to Southern Philippines tradition...
Thank you both for sharing😊 I myself is planning to move to the Philippines as soon as I am able to during this travel year hopefully.
This is very helpful. My husband with our 10yr old child live in Manila and since our child has been attending virtual classes since the pandemic, we are considering moving to an island like Siargao or Palawan but as my husband and I work from home- we are concerned about our connection too. We will be there in June and from there we can see how it would work for us.
This Vlog is very helpful as I will be moving from the U.S. to the Philippines and will also need to work from home. Thank you so much for this great vlog best kne I have seen so far.
Greetings from London! i just subscribed! 🤙🏼🇬🇧🇵🇭🌈🥰
2:55 Yea I have been gettin paid with 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗝𝗢𝗕.𝗖𝗢𝗠
$400 in a month is easy
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Very nice and informative videos, im filipino but im not yet reach that place god bless and more power to you
Thank you. Great info. The swimming lesson is a bit expensive. She took advantage... there is always one!
Try gomo sim its under globe telecom you can save data because no expiry on data and col n txt. You can also use the sim on the globe at home prepaid wifi.
Cost of living in Siargao is too expensive compared to other places in the Philippines. Food is really expensive.. about 3x the price where I live in Mindanao. Local Gov't Unit (LGU) should work more to make the island self-sufficient and not depend on imports from Manila or elsewhere in the Philippines. Educate, encourage and support the people to grow fruits and vegetables. I see big lands wasted.. with nothing planted there.
I love the thorough details. Make lots of wonderful memories over there. I wish the internet will improve soon in PH 🤞🏽
it's actually getting better..I have 40 mbps for 34-35 USD/month..many yrs ago,it was horrible...sometimes, it depends on where you are and what internet company you have
Internet speed will improve in our dream only but not in reality. I live in the heart of metromanila with 50mbps internet connection on fiber line. There has never been a day that I didn't curse my provider for the its snail paced internet speed.
@@bojomojo4109 which proovider is that , where in Metro Manila and how many users ?
The 3rd Telco DITO is now starting their operations in Mindanao and Visayas . Hopefully will reach you sooner.
@@bojomojo4109 I live in Valenzuela City..just an hour away from Manila and I am satisfied with my internet provider...Im using converge..there are times it's acting up but it's way better than my previous telcos Bayantel, PLDT and globe..
Befriend a local and ask him to make a deal with apartment owners, that way you'll have the "local" price. Unless you know your way around or speak the language there.
Just like here in Hawaii everything are expensive bcuz we lived in the island
Philippines is one of the cheapest if not the cheapest place in Asia ,Thailand ,China,Japan are way more expensive.
It depends where. Be it in our country, Japan, or the US. Got $, city and tourist destinations. No $? Then its the provincial life for you.
Thailand is so much cheaper, but not as friendly as filipinos
@@tomhurst268
But hey, its the "land of smiles".
We filipinos prefer to laugh.
@Eel Chiong
Very good info. I thank you for sharing. I myself have never been to the Island of Siargao. Your family are so brave so adventurous! God bless your family!.
Thanks for sharing this very informative video about Siargao, Philippines 🇵🇭 Your adventurous life, honestly, your bravery becomes an inspiration to many expats who are thinking of moving to SE Asia.
I personally find your monthly rental still expensive.
Yup. But this is one of the best tourist spots in the country. Not your regular city(1/2 the price) or country(1/3 the price) home.
Just a thought. Because Story was born in Portugal, you both could apply for Portuguese citizenship that in long term could be beneficial for future tax issues. Also, as video bloggers you could benefit from having duel citizenship. Since the UK has charted another path you might really view Portuguese citizenship as a big help..
Did you actually plan to stay there for good before you went there in Siargao?
It's more expensive to live in Siargao compared to living in the cities like Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao or Surigao. It's more cheaper and for you vegans, you have a lot to choose from this cities compared to the Island.
Can you help them find a place in the cities you mentioned?
@@eli.capinbxu Sorry... I'm not the right person for that... I'm just suggesting.
You can check DITO TELECOM 3rd telco operates already in mindanao. The fastest telco.
For us Islanders, the cost of living in the island is really expensive compared to other places. For one, we are in the tourist destination. Another, most if not all things we needed are coming from the main land. It doubled the price for the transport and howling. Construction materials are expensive too. Workers are more expensive because they are living in the island with the same cost of living. Repairs and replacements of your appliances and accommodations are constant due to the location fronting the ocean where the sea breeze penetrates even inside your house. Even fish are expensive too.. But the BEAUTY OF NATURE is priceless. That is the reason why despite the higher cost of living people choose to live here. The peace of mind you will have. The clean air, the waves, the crystal water and of course the loving people of Siargao. That's what makes you fell in love with the place. No boredom moments in the island!!!!! ❤️🎶
That is true only if you don't have young children. Young children really don't appreciate the beauty of nature. They need to play with other kids, they need to learn a lot more than the island, they need to go to good school, they need to visit regularly to their dentist and doctor, etc. Kids should enjoy their childhood. But there are a few places in the Philippines where you can live in a paradise but still a few minutes or few hours drive to good hospitals, large shopping malls, good schools, theme parks, botanical/zoological parks,
Hi..guys.its me again.i watching u here frm Baguio city..you know that your bread in coffee is high price and that shoes..but here is so low price..but d best..stil..?gudluck beautiful couple stay safe,stay healthy..Godless u
there's only one thing money can't buy
is living on this ISLAND enjoying the Paradise VIEW!! PRICE LESSSSS!!
There are a few places in the country where you can live in a paradise but still a few minutes or few hours drives to the international airport, world-class hospitals, good schools for kids, large shopping malls, a wide variety of food and entertainment options, lots of places to see and do for the whole family. Siargao is so overrated because you can find lots places which are just as beautiful or even more beautiful places in the country but still close to the life's convenience. You can't deny that you also need the convenience of life aside from living carefree.
For me the mere you came here as tourist not job seeker you have the money.
Great information. You almost had me sold on the remittance centers until you said it works out to a 12 hour wait. I have spent enough time in the Philippines to know that probably wasn't a joke. The immigration trips in Cebu usually took so much time I often thought it would be quicker to fly to Manila to do the same thing. I think I will just get a Philippine bank account since I will need one for the SSRV anyway.
Happy Easter 8 Miles Fam 🙂
I need to hear your experience in bringing your pet there. I want to bring my Sheppard from the state's to there!
WEVE BEEN HERE LAST OCTOBER 2019 AND ITS REALLY EXPENSIVE NOT GOOD TO GO IF YOU DON'T HAVE MONEY
It only took me 5 seconds, envy, and courage to learn how to swim. Didn"t have pay £185 and 3 months to learn how to swim. I was five. 😊
I maybe will try for a month vacationing to that place someday , island living.
It was very good information for everyone wants to stay in Philippines. Thanks Jay & Sacha
I appreciate this.. I’m kind of annoyed I was in subbed to you guys. Is RUclips still doing that?
Definitely helped me with decision making there
Wow " this is mind blowing information. Thanks for creating this kind of video content this helps me to decide if I will live to this beautiful island.
Check Camiguin island in mindanao, sure u will love it. 😉
@@totoybibo2589 Camiguin is a place where I wanted to invest a property for my retirement 😉
@@BEHINDTHECANVAS good choice! Very affordable there.
You can actually send laptops and iPhones thru LbC air express weight olus $30 for cellphones or laptops. I have sent 3 laptops to cebu and 1 laptop and iphone to metro manila. They have an app so you can track your package
Story's laughter, priceless.
I hope you will prospher here in the phil.
Slow & expensive, hope d new DITO is fast and reliable...