Things In America I Don't Miss / Retired In The Philippines
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Things In America I Don't Miss / Retired In The Philippines
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Weather for me is a big one...
Taxes. Wow you pay $200 a year? Mine is $18 a year in Dinalupihan.
Car insurance from what I heard was car insurance only covers $2000 of damages.. I can't say that for sure, but LTO told me that.
Even bigger savings for you! Thanks for the information.
@@Hapfletcher I’m a 100% disabled veteran and I’m also on Social Security I am exempt from all taxes. I don’t even pay taxes on my house. Thank you, Lord Jesus.
@@robertt6327 Not technically tax exempt but it probably works out that way. And thankfully the SS my kids receive doesn't count as income for me.
In Olongapo, my property tax is 3400 pesos annually in Gordon Heights. (Just under $60) I must live in a low property value area..lol
Scott everything you said about living in the US is exactly the way you described it. The effect it has on everyone whether they realize it ,or even want to admit that the life we have in the US is turbulent. There is always some aspect of life here that drives us to do "Something" whether we want to or not, we simply do not have he option of living a more serene lifestyle in the US. It's built into the structural mechanisms of having to keep up what we have, to maintain a certain higher standard, than what most us would rather not to have to think about or have to do. We are essentially forced to for the sake of societal demands. Depending on a persons mindset, if we had the opportunity to live a more relaxed and rewarding lifestyle I think we would choose the less stressful life. It's that yearning that propels a lot of us to seek out our version of Nirvana away from the "Deafening Crowds" of our modern no holds barred lifestyle in places like the Philippines. We are indoctrinated from our earliest years that this is what we should aspire to be "driven", and have over the top ambition because it means success. What we don't know or understand is the high cost on our well being.
Yes, 100%. I’m not in the snow, but I’m in the cold part of Southern California.🥶
It really is nice to "shake off" some of that US stress and lifestyle. I used to watch videos like yours and other vloggers in the Philippines from my home in Nevada and wonder if the things they say are true. Well, I live here now...and my quality of life increased ten-fold, my stress level is low, and also, my blood pressure is waaay down, just like some say would happen. I smile more often, I wake up early to enjoy the sunrise. But also, I am a "professional" drinker...lol, so I do enjoy my sunset beers and late nights out. Unfortunately, that part of my past Las Vegas life is still with me.
As long as youre enjoying life, keep at it!
I agree all what you said .And thank you as always for your video !
Glad you enjoyed it.
My yearly property taxes on my house in Las Vegas is under $1k USD per year. I bought new in 2009.
Give time u will miss everthing i lived 10 years in phils u will miss rember usa is your country
Weather, Taxes, and Cost of everything in the states, now my home in states when i am there is Florida, but they are having snow there now with another storm due coming from New Mexico across south
I agree with everything!! I’m from northern Virginia and my sister has said this year has been a brutal winter. Winter is #1 thing I don’t miss. I do know here last year in April and May it was very very hot. As far as vehicle I just decided to use grab. That also is very reasonable compared to U.S. Uber. I don’t own here in the Philippines, I just rent a condo and I like that because I know some places have a lot of brown outs and in condo they have generators so that’s a big plus for me. I agree with everything, I just wish they would make medacare available here.
Sounds like youve got a good plan in place. I agree about the Medicare. What a huge relief that would be.
A supplemental Medicare plan can cover reimbursements for urgent care outside the U.S.
Great points Scott on advantages of being in the Philippines! I agree on all your thoughts and I’m so looking forward to making the move there someday. Your location is a great advantage and we are leaning towards outside Manila near some of her family in Cavite. Always enjoy your talks brother! Take care.
Thank you! Best of luck to you both.
I've lived here in the Philippines for 17 years and while I don't really like it, I don't miss American football fans or what passes for humor in the US. Always based on putting someone down.
I would suggest you look at exactly what the liability covers. My wife had an accident and we found out that liability only covers the person you hit medical coverage. Nothing on the vehicle that you would damage.
Honestly I don't expect much from the insurance coverage already. We may look into better options in the near future.
Very true your so right.
Thanks for watching!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
In illinois I pay $8,000 property tax on a shit box home. Hear you loud and clear regarding taxes.
Good video before I moved to Philippines I was homeless because my retirement is not enough to survive I am disabled couldn't work I been here for 3 years now I have car house and moving forward with my life
Very happy that you found a way to make life better!
Nice vlog👍🏼
Thank you for watching!
Millions of young Filipinos work abroad, millions are emigrating, millions of young women getting involved with much older foreigners.
The Philippines are not a cheap Hawaii. For a foreigner who wants to live a bit differently than locals it costs more than in the USA or Europe as what is normal in the USA or Europe is already luxury in the Philippines.
Worst for me is the almost complete lack of public spaces like parks, sport courts, children’s playgrounds, cycling tracks, … In Balanga where Scott lives people go for a walk in cemeteries as no other suitable place there.
I miss some of those same things. Not a lot of great spaces for families to take advantage of. Every barangay hall does have a basketball court. Never seen anyone going for a walk in the cemetery but we do have Bataan Tourism park which is very nice. Popular place for bikes, joggers, and walkers is the Four Lanes road. Gets pretty busy at night. I think this is one result of almost non existent property taxes. Its a trade off I guess.
@@Marker44 Bataan Tourism Park, funny I never went there even my daughter lives almost walking distance (if you like walking next Roman highway) from there. Next time I’m in Balanga will definitely go.
Four Lanes walks not very pleasant it is basically next to Highway, but I’ve seen people walking and jogging there. Sometimes Four Lane are closed for parades, but it will be thousands of people there.
Even taxes are increased unlikely much will change there, money will be stollen or wasted.
It is shame, the Philippines got a great potential. Before WWII the Philippines probably were the second best country of the Far East just behind Japan, Manila was “Pearl of the Orient”.
I work for the Post office. Hourly wage. My federal income tax alone tops more than 15,000 a year. And my income is considered low Middle class barely above low income
Where in Minnesota did you live?
Mexico is about the same as the Philippines regarding labor costs. The problem with the USA, is if anything goes wrong the business is taken to court. Much of the responsibility in Mexico is on the owner to choose a good builder etc. Choose a bad one and that's just too bad for you.
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in Philippines they're not called yards, they're called farms 🌾
Magandang hapon po, kumusta
All is good here, thank you!
Time will tell if I stay there full time...theres a plus and minus list to experience in person over time. Initial 30 day visits aren't enough. Over time, cost of living will probably dictate a final decision but its a love-hate thing...there are things I like better of both.
i was just given a 280.00 diagnostic test fee quote to have my van checked out becuz it would not go pass the 3K RPM when reving on nutreul and will start to get sluggish as soon as i go over 20mph...why is the diagnostic fee so high? its crazy LOL
You summarized how I feel about the rat race in regard to concerns of not being able to pay off my house before retirement.
Great insight as usually Scott God bless you
Glad you could relate!
What a coincidence. I grew up on a dairy farm in MN and moved to Coweta OK in my teens.
Small world for sure.
What part of Minnesota did you grow up at? I grew up in St. Croix county in Wisconsin.
Duluth Minnesota. Tip of Lake Superior. We crossed the bridge into Superior Wisconsin many times.
The property taxes are cheap in the Philippines but you get virtually nothing in services..The state of the streets are generally filfy,lack of parks,the list really is endless,and I live here so I'm not a tourist visiting the beauty spots,just saying "you get what you pay for."
The house insurance is cheap and car insurance is cheap but you cant claim for anything or very little ..
Youre right. You get what you pay for and everyone is not ok with that.
Streets are gasoline tax and
I get police fire schools
I pay 3 dollars a year
The ONLY thing I miss back in the US is the "traffic control." Stop lights, stop signs, etc. But it's not a deal breaker by any means.
As far as taxes go, we pay zero every year because our incomes are under the standard deductions for a married couple.
And don't get me started on the costs for a home in the PI compared to the US. All in everything is generally 3-4× cheaper than the US. No more slaving a job just to pay the bills. 😅
Thanks for commenting!
I don't miss going to the dentist or getting eye glasses . And the real topper is those two items are very well done here ( Philippines ) . They are way more professional here and take time with you. I should also include medical care here is much better . If you get put in the hospital here, you will have one doctor , not 2 or 3 doctors a day coming in for so called consultations and charging 500 dollars to be in your room 10 minutes. The U S has to much of this cattle call, assembly line stuff going on. A good example of this is cataract surgery at an eye clinic. MOOO !!!
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for a land of one hectare in Mindoro it's one thousand pesos $17 US dollars a year
Very nice!
Are you sure? What part of Mindoro, Occidental? In Vitoria, Oriental Mindoro it's 50,000 pesos and that was 5 years ago pre covid, =$US 1,000 + per hectre, per year, on a lease to use, not buy. I'm interested where exactly you're quoting $17 US.
To clarify, the prices i refer to are for rice field lands already developed and ready to plow, if your's is raw land depending on where it could be a bargain . FYI, from my experience clearing land to pant trees or veges is 10,000 pesos per hectre and you'll need to consider fencing it with barbed wire if you want o collect a harvest. Just my experience, have fun, it's an adventure
More fun here in Philippines 🤣 more beautiful woman that's a lot of foreigner love my country even a lot of bad comment about my country but more foreigner comeback
But you give up a lot in the Philippines like good internet, a good water supply, electric, highway system, and the list goes on and on, things I don't even remember because we take it for granted. Give it time, but I hope you can live without American conveniences. Good luck and enjoy.
Your lucky I pay $23,000 a year for my property tax on my home in California! 😩
😮😮😢😢
Sorry to hear that
How do you file your US taxes in the PH?
Don't you need to sign the tax form?
I will file online from here.
Since I came back from the Philippines and I’m now in the states, there’s some things I do not miss about the Philippines, the traffic for one thing the motorcycle is cutting in and out of the traffic as you’re traveling and driving on the sidewalk with their motorcycles, dogs, constantly barking, roosters constantly growing The power going out all the time constantly being overcharged because I’m white, I don’t miss seeing all the beggars and poor people in the little children living on the streets I don’t miss the electricity going out all the time. I don’t miss trying to take care of business and having to go to three different windows and paying at each and every window and then being told to come back in two weeks to pick up my paperwork. I don’t miss being lied to all the time. I don’t miss the earthquakes or the typhoons and I definitely don’t miss the mosquitoes. And yes, it’s winter time here but today it was about 75°. I live in San Antonio Texas. It’s nothing like it was when I lived in Michigan. My wife keeps asking me. When am I going back to the Philippines quite frankly I can’t think of a good reason to go back. I hope you enjoy your life in the Philippines. I certainly did not. I guess the one thing I hated most of all is every time I would go to a restaurant to eat I was constantly being told oh sorry we’re out of that.
I feel your pain Robert. Its definitely a trade off.
Sorry bcos your lucky you have a perfect country, perfect family, perfect environment, perfect in everything the way you living.. But I thank to Almighty God even belong to poor country that's always foreign said 3rd word country I'll be proud if have many struggles in our life it's ok, we lives simple life it's ok less stress, less boring no need to work end work until they it's was every life much be happy, they us living happy together with our family, coz one day if die money is useless,but in our heart rich than your money, God bless you for being have a perfect situation living in the earth, no need to loli paso itatue..
There's a lot of beggars in major cities there (L.A., San Francisco, Phoenix, Las Vegas, etc.) It's just in the SW region and that doesn't include the homeless and drug addicts in each of those cities. You can go as far as the east coast and I'm pretty sure you'll miss them.
@ yes but in America, you do not see little children living on the streets you don’t see a woman walking around carrying a baby in her arms while she is breast-feeding it and having a one year-old or two-year-old walking along beside her hanging onto her dress
@@robertt6327of the US didn't have child services to step in, I'd be worse than the Phillipines. Most families in the Philippines take care of family as best as possible but unfortunately not everyone is a lucky
America is to expensive.
The Philippines was a huge headache for me. The list is long. Once I moved to Vietnam and Cambodia, all the Filipino problems completely vanished. I don’t miss anything about the Philippines. The only thing I miss about the West is freedom and infrastructure. Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand fit all my needs. You guys are brave for dealing with all the flaws of the Philippines. Cheers
OH THE PHILIPPINE HATER WHO WAS REJECTED BY A FILIPINA 😂
@ the Filipinas were so sweet and good,… so were the bakeries. The rest was a headache.
@Mikeycambovideos pwe!
@@se_amable 🤣🤣🤣🙌
@@se_amableoh please
If a Filipina rejected you which is rare wait 5 minutes meet another one
Do I hate a company I applied for a job and they didn't hire me ? No of course not
Apply somewhere else maybe get hired at better salary