I am from cebu city i am proud to say this city is the best for everything Its cheap in cebu and our hospitality is tye best I can guarantee you You’re safe in cebu
As a person born and raised here in Cebu, I know that you can still find much cheaper apartments or condominiums compared on this video, and its very easy to communicate with the people here because we are very approachable, helpful and we can understand and talk english fluently. I am 100% sure that you'll have a great and memorable experience here in Cebu❤
@Jhon Reeve Questions, i have a child and would love to live in a nice area with beautiful green trees, grass flowers that surround my area. How much do you think i could pay for a 2 bedroom?
Hello JhoN, I am trying to find a nice one bedroom Condo in Cebu city , I will be back in Cebu God willing in November 2023 with My Mahal from Leyte...she is a great singer was head/lead of a band before Covid struck..trying to help her, she is very humble and poor but an HONEST lady..I text agents about Condos, even she did from Leyte but they just never answer Bakit...even my mahal they just BLANK her and we say in the UK ....very weird, that would never happen in the UK ..anyway have you any advise please ? salamat Po...Ray in Beutiful Norwich city UK ...
Holy shit dude. Great video. I've been doing a lot of research on cost of living in the Philippines. Most videos out there are composed of 10% information, and 90% about Filipino women.
i agree there is a lot of videos and reviews that tend to lack real and important info and tend to be more about getting laid in the Philippines my guess those who make that kind of video are gearing it for those types who just come for the holiday romp with as many as they can get but its nice to see videos like this one i been living in Cebu for 12yrs now and and have done a lot of touring on motorbike around the south and north of Cebu its something i recommend to anyone who wants to get out and explore if you can ride a motorbike that is by far the best way to explore and really nice to stop in random places for a relax and get to know people it really is a nice place to live and you dont really need a lot of money to live decently but thanks for the video i hope you could do more on the touring around the island and show off some of the beauty of Cebu
This place Cebu is so beautiful! We, Filipinos appreciate your time and effort to make this video and show us the updates of our beloved homeland! The true progress of my homeland is on its way! Mabuhay ka!
But wait for it, won’t be long, your homeland will not be yours soon. For when the King of kings and Lord of lords will return, He will destroy everything you loved and the whole world including you and me.
@@terribustillo1989 My, my, sounds like a very loving God you've got there. I'd suggest you go find yourself a new one. Hey, why don't you make one up? He will be just as real!
Cebu has the best in both worlds .. near beaches, airports, shoppings, universities, top international companies! the only thing .. they need to build more infrastructures like roads, trains, drainage systems.
To address problem with garbage, sewer and water system. In most rural areas no proper septic and water source, people dig a hole just 10feet from their septic.garbage dumping under the bridge.all these problem in all barrios.
You're very good at luring people like me. I'll be visiting Cebu next year. The last time I was there was in 1980. I am pleasantly shocked at how Cebu has changed. Cheers from Spain! Thank you
Hill Roberts, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cebu has been changing a lot in the last few years. I think you will like the changes. Spain is very nice too!
Cebu City is a good mix of city living yet so close to nature parks, the developed and as well of mountains and beaches for natural settings. Thank you for your presentation.
How far is for a high Hill town at least half the size of Baguio & nite temperature below 17-18°c 11 months a yr. Thx for any very near & medium near places suggestions
I rented a nice one bedroom house in lapu lapu for $120 per month. Airbnb would cost you more because they know foreigners book them. I got mine from word of mouth and from someone who knows the owner. That's the best and cheapest way to book. So much better in person. I've been doing it for years.
Very good information. We live about 15 km out side Cebu City. The worst things about living that far out is the traffic at certain times and the air pollution as you get deeper into the city. We have a great airport, good transportation system and many great hospitals. Many many options for renting and plenty of night life. We have the mountains above Cebu City and many nice beaches. Also, Cebu doesn't get the major typhoons that plague Samar, leyte and Luzon provinces. We love it here on Cebu Island. Again, nice video
faron ray yes really ,i am from cebu as well..and that is why im trying to go back to my homeland cebu city..it doesnt get major typhoon if has rare only and ussually in BER months,i ‘ve been many countries and live manila for a while and married and still we want to retire hope so in God’s mercy in cebu city...hope so...my dream to go back home ,missing a lot...
U probably know where are the nearest semi (half size & heights) of Baguio like hill town How far is, at least half the size of Baguio & nite temperature below 17-18°c, also a half decent beach area + tree lined prak with stream or pond) similar to Subic bay or Batangas or 10-20% of Boracay, etc like, thank u in advance for any info. very near & medium near places suggestions be appreciated
I moved to Cebu in September 2019 and now September 2020.i appreciate Mango Square area living. Close to all amenities. Includes several bars and restaurants for Single life. Still under lockdown but I walk to 2 grocery stores.
I like Cebu Mango Square area. I live 10 minutes walk from Robinson's mall and Grocery shopping..great area for Single guys. Lots of bars and restaurants.
- 90 pesos from Cebu Business Park to IT Park is something i'd be paying if i hail a cab on non-peak hours. It would also help to know all the shortcuts out of IT Park to save money and have better access to shorter/cheaper trips to Cebu Business Park because there are jeepneys (with codes 04L, 13C, 13B, 62B, 62C) that ply that route although they do not directly enter IT Park themselves. There are jeepneys that do enter IT Park (often coded with 17B or 17C or 17D) but do not go to Cebu Business Park but they can serve as layover trips. - Best advice i can give for folks who wish to live in Cebu (as someone who has lived in Cebu myself) is to be prepared for flooding in the rainy season and water shortages during the dry season. Traffic is also bad but not as bad as Manila's and things often stabilize after 8:30 pm. - Know the shortcuts. Not just around IT Park and CBP but all across the city. Know which parts to avoid for safety or hygienic reasons or both. If you're going to the public market in Carbon or in the fish markets in Tabo-an, be extra vigilant. Know every alternative route you need to take in the event flooding renders you stuck. - Living in Cebu is cheaper than Manila but still relatively expensive compared to other cities in the Philippines i have lived in or went to, and with a lot of trade-offs. - Whenever i travel to Cebu for leisure, i don't take the cab all the way to IT Park from the airport. I take the MyBus to SM City from the airport and go straight to IT Park from SM City via cab. It saves me at least PhP 80 that way, depending on the time of the day.
The presentation of this video is very nice. I am from cebu but currently based in singapore. The only complain i have in cebu city is traffic. Hope they can solve it.
Still planning to Vietnam or Cebu for my retirement .Will go to buy a affordable condo and live on a budget of 1.5 k usd. I think with condo paid off . 1.5 k usd a month will comfortably .
This was an exhaustive --not to be equated with exhausting-- intro to life as an expat in Cebu. I am sorely tempted to change my plans for my move because the city as viewed in the video is so accomodating and inviting. Hard choices ahead but one thing is for sure, Cebu is high on the list. Thanks for the hard work that went into providing both an informative and well-shot video!
It annoys me well, the fact that his chanel has 14k+ subscribers when it deserves more because of the content he’s making and the 14 people who disliked this video answers your question.
Been living in IT Park Cebu for a year and it cost us almost 1,500$ a month. And now transferring to south part of cebu and be able to buy own house which cost us more less than what we've spend while living in City. What misses me in the city is a nice restaurant with nice foods like denny's. But i really much prefer living in province, it's really quiet in here and relaxing, away from crowded places.
I'm looking at retiring in about 20 years and yea..no way I can afford anything here near decent amienities. So sad when prices make it so you have to leave your own country to afford anything.
@@cmm3110 hehe. thats something I'm currently working on actually. I landed a good job with potential of remote work but I need more expirence and certifcation. I'm eyeing either philipines or thailand (I want philipines parter wants thailand, lol). Still a few years away so kind wait and see for now.
Very impress with this video. I have not lived in the Philippines since 1991, in my days at Clark Air Base, working as US Air Force Security Police. The best thing about the Philippines it is the most unique large English speaking Asian country and Christian too. I am so glad the Philippines is so accommodating for Americans.
Thank you.. you did the best presentation of my home city that I miss so much... I will be back home as soon as the situation will allow to find myself a little piece of paradise to retire.. for the meantime I will be just watching your vlogs from Australia...
You can live comfortable in the Provinces on the outskirts on 600 a month. The average Filipino lives off 200 to 300 a month in the province. Some less than that.
were can rent house less than 120$/month i move thailand to philippines then, or how hard have visa system ? thailand i need go out no can stay visa system have idiot make in thailand.
Cebu queen of all the philippines beautiful gitara and lot of great places to see i love cebu and her beautiful islands hat surround her a great place for island hoopingand a short cruise to bohol and surounding islands visit and enjoy Scott expat in the philippines 🍹👍🇵🇭😎🇦🇺👍🍹
Im from Cebu, LLC, been living here since birth, I worked at IT Park, 5 days a week passing through those roads in the video you shown earlier in the video, but never have known the cool spots that only can be seen in higher places or i guess your presentation is just way too good, thanks for this awesome video.
As it's mentioned, it's the top of calix (dk the spell) building. On behalf of Japanese, I can also find here in Cebu really good esp in IT park. There's modern stalls within the area. I enjoy there a lot! I also currently stay in IT. Due to this crisis, there's a notice I feel like one of the safest place. Moreover, thanks to corona somehow, the air is totally clearer than before. Hope it's gonna be back soon and my work as well 😂
$600 is very comfortable for a local like me, that is if you dont have a family of your own. You can find a clean area with cheap apartment rents ranging $100-150, this will have 2 rooms or more.
interesting, i need go out at thailand were has live last 7 year but now need looking other country because thailand idiot law have not possiple make visa again. no money. thailand i has live 70-100 $ abartement many city,
GREAT video! With all of the turbulence here in the states, my family is considering relocating back to the Philippines. Primarily Cebu. It'll be a big change for us since I haven't been here since I was 4 and my husband is American and so are our children. Your video is VERY encouraging. Thank you so much!
I discourage you to bring your American husband and children to relocate to the Philippines. Japan, Korea, Taiwan or Singapore will suit them well because those countries meet or even exceed the US standards of living. Philippines is not the place for your American family. Most American expats, who live on meager pension, always whine about everything here.
Yu Kay those statements are overreach dear. Are you from the Philippines? Coz clearly, you have no idea about what you're saying. -"kids are begging" That's pretty normal in more than 200 countries and territories. No country is an exception to poverty. Every country has underprivileged people. -"women are selling themselves to white old men" Well I agree that there might be isolated cases about that but that will never reflect the entirety of the population. Again, prostitution is common across 200 countries and territories. -"there is a guard with a shot gun at a store" Well, were you educated about the concept of security/ security guards? -"with one of the highest crime rates in the world" I beg your pardon? But maybe you are referring to some latin countries. Philippines' 2020 crime rate rank is 71st in the world. Far lower and more peaceful than Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia and Vietnam. Read your facts boo before you read somebody or anything.
thank you for walking us through the ins and outs of living in Cebu City!...i'm actually awaiting for the completion of the Mandani Bay.. that one looks like another option in the forthcoming years!..nice video, by the way!
Thanks for the mention! It's actually helping our channel. The dealer supplied a driver as part of the sale. 😉 I really think they're going to open up a lot more before Christmas. And possibly after the first of the year open up to international tourists again. Domestically too few have the money to travel right now.
Thanks for the informations regarding monthly costs of living. We visited Cebu several times and i remember it has some very nice spots although i was a child back then. From Switzerland Jeremy
If you're staying temporarily, Robinson Summit Galleria is a perfect place to stay because the hotel connects directly to the mall, which has dozens of food options available and a grocery store. Between that and Grab food delivery you barely ever need to leave the hotel/mall complex.
@@veronicali4665 maybe, because last time I did visit my doctor last Jan 2019 in Cagayan de Oro City still she charged me php400 or us$8...after the pandemic I don't have any idea anymore, I'm stuck overseas right now...thanks for the info.
Hi @Living Overseas TV, thanks for taking the time to make a review about Metro Cebu's Cost of Living. Cebu itself is within the proximity of City Life, Beaches, Mountain Living and center to travel nearby islands/provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao Regions either by Ferry, Ship RORO, Bus and Plane. Keep it up with your vlog it is very informative. request permission to post your vlog, thanks. stay safe. God bless 🙏
I’ve heard that Cebu would make a great base camp due to the airport and also many boats that can take you to all the different islands cheap. Plus the rent there is very reasonable over near the IT park plenty of condos to rent with a pool and also a gym inside the building plus they are safe and secure so when you leave for a week or more you come back home and all your stuff is still we’re you left it at. Dumagetti is also nice for xpats with plenty to do but you will need a scooter when you live there due to everything is distanced. Where as Cebu is a big city with plenty of public transportation it all depends on your lifestyle and if you plan on retiring in the Philippines
I really like the fact that you are to the point, factual, concise and back up your statements with examples. Excellent information and presentation. Thank you.
@@LivingOverseasTV I just circled back to this video. We all know what's happened in the meantime and I'm now (finally) in Cebu so interesting to view it again. I also just spent 5 months in Thailand so comparing the two countries as potential retirement locations ... an ongoing project but Cebu is definitely growing on me and I will return in 6+ months to take another more comprehensive look.
Great video! I have always wanted to go to Cebu City. Maybe we'll try to visit next time we are back in the Philippines. I understand it's easy to go to a lot of beaches there.
Hmmmmm. Beaches in Cebu. Let's see: On Mactan the best are at the resorts. Plantation Bay. Shangri La. Move pick and Crimson. Plan on $200/night and learn Korean. There are at least 30 more places. If you want really nice beaches then you'll need to head Southeast. Moal Boal (Moe ahl bow ahl) or Badian. Don't go to Bantayan Island! I'm saving that for myself. 😜 Camotes Island is another place.
As a person born and raised here in Cebu, I know that you can still find much cheaper apartments or condominiums compared on this video, and its very easy to communicate with the people here because we are very approachable, helpful and we can understand and talk english fluently. I am 100% sure that you'll have a great and memorable experience here in Cebu❤
I stayed in IT park with my GF for 3 weeks. Always had something to do the biggest groceries store was at the mall and super easy to get around. Love it so much I'm thinking about buying a condo near by. It's very upscale and close to everything without being overly marked up for western lifestyles.
Bacchus Fleary food for thought...why buy something that essentially just ties you down. If you invest-in a half decent 1-2 bedroom condo it’s going to cost you quite a bit. If however you use that money for rental ( example only) the 3+ Million pesos could essentially give you 200 month rental or 16-17 years of rental at an average rental cost of 15k a month. ...just saying 🤷♂️ I would think twice doing that! I am living here in Cebu and only pay half that amount for a nice 1 bedroom unit with nice size kitchen on the western suburbs with great views over of Cebu- ( though the kitchen is rather small it is much much bigger then what was shown in the video). So for me personally that capital you intend to invest is actually wasted money. Why not live a better lifestyle exploring other regions / Islands once you had enough of one particular place instead 🤷♂️.... .....as said......food for thought 💭
Thank you so much Sir featuring our small city and you are helping promoting Cebu. I am very proud Cebuano and once again, thank you and may God bless you.. Stay Safe.
Must have taken a while to film all this. Didn't know there were options that cheap. I can build my income further WHILE reducing expenses. Good info, thanks!
Same I'm from Tacloban city 4 hours away from Cebu i wanna move to cebu kasi medjo naging expensive na cost of living dito sa Tacloban and marami na din mga taga samar na nagsilipat galing samar and medj ober populated haha
I suggest you go southern part sir, some of the best beaches in the world are there with complete amenities. Moalboal, Oslob, Badian, Argao and Santander.
I am living in Las Vegas, USA....My gf lives in Cebu... My plan is to retire there, once the country opens to us Americans.. Thank You for this video...it gives me hope.... Salamat...
Thank you for your video blog. Indeed Cebu is the Queen City of the south. We have a lot of things to offer like nice people, complete access to business and travels. Although we are still in a pandemic. Hope that this will be over soon..
In some parts of Cebu you can rent subdivision two storey house for only P7000 -10000.thats about ,,,,,140-200usd only.these are usually available on new subdivisions and is quite close to city establishments.
Consistently, I have been able to live comfortably on 1200 USD/mo. Rent is 20k for a studio here in CC complete with a workout gym and a pool on the fifth floor overlooking the city. I prefer to shop at the local wet market and prepare my own meals...Thanks for sharing.
20k=? /50 ~$400/ mo, wet market & own cooking must cost v.less like 1/2 or less of US~ 100 right? Unless heavy beef etc. So u maybe incldn eatn out + bar, clubs, Starbucks, taxi costs, etc, is it
@@yeahnnaa4690 Yeah, 1200 USD is all inclusive. Internet & utility is 120 USD with a monthly excursion to S &R for other necessities. I don't do bars and nightclubs. Starbucks at least twice a week. ..Cheers!!!
Some sales/tech support like Amazon, Microsoft, Sprint, Facebook, Comcast, Bestbuy, and other small-large companies in the U.S are in cebu business park. Definitely english is not a problem compared to other asian country.
James Regino But you'll still need to translate: Ex: 1. for a while = one moment please 2. Out of stock = I'm not in the mood to help this non-pinoy. 3. I'm taking to the coffee = I'm taking about the coffee. 4. On the TV = TURN the TV on. Prepositions are not used by many.. You don't like my comments? Ahhh. Poor baby. The truth hurts.
I grew up in Cebu City. Went to the USA at the age of 19. Im 53 and will be retiring in 2 years. My family still own a 15 hectare farmland in Carcar. We still have a house in the city. I wouldn't even consider retiring in Cebu. There has been a boom of construction in Cebu but the quality of living has gone downhill. Traffic, overcrowding, flooding, pollution, crime and water shortage are just a few reasons why. For me Dumaguete is much better.
That's great! Cebu! Forget Vietnam, hassle for 30 days visa and go to cross border for renewal visa every 30 days and back again and again, forget it. I'm American citizen living in Japan, I'm not happy to being here, Japan is exclusive, expensive and different types of people's. Also strictly rules. Philippines visa is easy and that perfect fine for me.
Thanks for featuring our City ❤️ Our Sinulog Festival every Januay is one of the most highlights in our country 😊 I work in IT Park for 7 years witnessed all of the developments that you have featured 😊 Thank you for visiting our beloved City ❤️
Thanks for a great video. Having been to Cebu I have to say it's a place I could live and feel pretty comfortable. I wonder once things get opened up again how the apartment and condo prices will be affected.
Philippine SemiExpat, Prices are very low right now and I think there will be deals for a while after things open up again. Thee key is to look around and ask around a lot. I have found apartments of the same quality, in the same building priced from $300 - $700 USD.
Great video I’m thinking 🤔 about moving there for a few years. Could you tell me what the better living apartments are from 1:10 to about 1:17 with the workout gym my budget is $800 to $1400 so looking to start compare what the higher priced building offer location Thanks 🙏
I think this city is better than bangkok for foreigners to retire. Cheaper and people speaks English. I’m Thai and I think this city is beautiful.
ณ Valencia, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I think every city has its advantages and disadvantages.
DONT FUCKING GIVE WHITE PEOPLE ANY IDEAS
I am from cebu city i am proud to say this city is the best for everything
Its cheap in cebu and our hospitality is tye best
I can guarantee you
You’re safe in cebu
Very beautiful city and good people
Is not.
As a person born and raised here in Cebu, I know that you can still find much cheaper apartments or condominiums compared on this video, and its very easy to communicate with the people here because we are very approachable, helpful and we can understand and talk english fluently. I am 100% sure that you'll have a great and memorable experience here in Cebu❤
Jhon Reeve Adolfo, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
I bet!
@Jhon Reeve
Questions, i have a child and would love to live in a nice area with beautiful green trees, grass flowers that surround my area. How much do you think i could pay for a 2 bedroom?
Hello JhoN, I am trying to find a nice one bedroom Condo in Cebu city , I will be back in Cebu God willing in November 2023 with My Mahal from Leyte...she is a great singer was head/lead of a band before Covid struck..trying to help her, she is very humble and poor but an HONEST lady..I text agents about Condos, even she did from Leyte but they just never answer Bakit...even my mahal they just BLANK her and we say in the UK ....very weird, that would never happen in the UK ..anyway have you any advise please ? salamat Po...Ray in Beutiful Norwich city UK ...
Question what other cities are comparable to Cebu? I'm looking for a beach community within walking distance to everything, gracias
I really like your presentation style, and that you're not just going with the cheapest options but showing multiple price ranges. Thank you.
A Passion For Travelling, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
A Passion For Travelling if you like a nice 1 bedroom worth 1000 usd for half the price. try my place :)
I'm a native of Cebu. I plan to come back home as soon as the Pandemic is over. Thank you for featuring our City.
Where are you now? Still the Philippines or abroad
@@ryanpedersen5722 !!!???
This pandemic is forever unless you have microchip vaccine.
@@terribustillo1989 i agree with you on that!
NWO Buddies - BIDEN/HARRIS/FASCIST FAUCI, Will make sure the Great Re-set lasts as long as possible.
Holy shit dude. Great video. I've been doing a lot of research on cost of living in the Philippines. Most videos out there are composed of 10% information, and 90% about Filipino women.
Record Keeper, Thanks. I try to keep the videos full of information and video shots that depict the topic accurately.
i agree there is a lot of videos and reviews that tend to lack real and important info and tend to be more about getting laid in the Philippines my guess those who make that kind of video are gearing it for those types who just come for the holiday romp with as many as they can get
but its nice to see videos like this one i been living in Cebu for 12yrs now and and have done a lot of touring on motorbike around the south and north of Cebu its something i recommend to anyone who wants to get out and explore if you can ride a motorbike that is by far the best way to explore and really nice to stop in random places for a relax and get to know people
it really is a nice place to live and you dont really need a lot of money to live decently
but thanks for the video i hope you could do more on the touring around the island and show off some of the beauty of Cebu
This place Cebu is so beautiful! We, Filipinos appreciate your time and effort to make this video and show us the updates of our beloved homeland! The true progress of my homeland is on its way! Mabuhay ka!
But wait for it, won’t be long, your homeland will not be yours soon. For when the King of kings and Lord of lords will return, He will destroy everything you loved and the whole world including you and me.
@@terribustillo1989 My, my, sounds like a very loving God you've got there. I'd suggest you go find yourself a new one. Hey, why don't you make one up? He will be just as real!
Cebu has the best in both worlds .. near beaches, airports, shoppings, universities, top international companies! the only thing .. they need to build more infrastructures like roads, trains, drainage systems.
To address problem with garbage, sewer and water system. In most rural areas no proper septic and water source, people dig a hole just 10feet from their septic.garbage dumping under the bridge.all these problem in all barrios.
Cebu has been a favorite of mine even during my stopovers in the AirForce back in the day. You kept it simple and clear, good onya mate!
You're very good at luring people like me. I'll be visiting Cebu next year. The last time I was there was in 1980. I am pleasantly shocked at how Cebu has changed. Cheers from Spain! Thank you
Hill Roberts, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cebu has been changing a lot in the last few years. I think you will like the changes. Spain is very nice too!
You dont look like spanish tho
Hill Roberts should you want a nice place to rent a 1bedroom unit and a car for a price lower a lot better than this. try my place
if you're from spain. zamboanga might be a good fit for you, since their local language is spanish--ish =)
@@michaeljakeusman tsk bisaya and Spanish is same but different spelling of words , bisaya is mixed with Spanish too
I love Cebu , beautiful city with great people. I can not wait to make it my home. Retiring there soon. Living in Houston now.
You in Cebu now?
Cebu City is a good mix of city living yet so close to nature parks, the developed and as well of mountains and beaches for natural settings. Thank you for your presentation.
Riza Olbes, I agree! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
i agree
How far is for a high Hill town at least half the size of Baguio & nite temperature below 17-18°c 11 months a yr. Thx for any very near & medium near places suggestions
Far from being developed.
@@yeahnnaa4690: There is nothing like that on the entire island of Cebu.
I rented a nice one bedroom house in lapu lapu for $120 per month. Airbnb would cost you more because they know foreigners book them. I got mine from word of mouth and from someone who knows the owner. That's the best and cheapest way to book. So much better in person. I've been doing it for years.
Preit Pro, That's great advice. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your experience.
hi pro, where islapu lapu?
@@patrickglennon6834 It's a neighboring city next to Cebu city. Which is also part of Metro Cebu.
Very good information. We live about 15 km out side Cebu City. The worst things about living that far out is the traffic at certain times and the air pollution as you get deeper into the city. We have a great airport, good transportation system and many great hospitals. Many many options for renting and plenty of night life. We have the mountains above Cebu City and many nice beaches. Also, Cebu doesn't get the major typhoons that plague Samar, leyte and Luzon provinces. We love it here on Cebu Island. Again, nice video
faron ray, Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your information.
faron ray yes really ,i am from cebu as well..and that is why im trying to go back to my homeland cebu city..it doesnt get major typhoon if has rare only and ussually in BER months,i ‘ve been many countries and live manila for a while and married and still we want to retire hope so in God’s mercy in cebu city...hope so...my dream to go back home ,missing a lot...
U probably know where are the nearest semi (half size & heights) of Baguio like hill town How far is, at least half the size of Baguio & nite temperature below 17-18°c, also a half decent beach area + tree lined prak with stream or pond) similar to Subic bay or Batangas or 10-20% of Boracay, etc like, thank u in advance for any info.
very near & medium near places suggestions be appreciated
I moved to Cebu in September 2019 and now September 2020.i appreciate Mango Square area living. Close to all amenities. Includes several bars and restaurants for Single life. Still under lockdown but I walk to 2 grocery stores.
Wow nice to hear that sir
Recommended for retired military ?
I moved from Toronto to Cebu in September 2019 and like it. Still in lockdown August 2020
Do you like staying here in the Philippines?
I'm considering moving from Newfoundland to Cebu for the winter months! Can't handle the winter here anymore lol!
I like Cebu Mango Square area. I live 10 minutes walk from Robinson's mall and Grocery shopping..great area for Single guys. Lots of bars and restaurants.
@@mikebacchus5421 sounds right up my alley. In my research I keep getting drawn back to Cebu. Thanks for the info man! Go Raptors :)
@@mrpopicockismyfriendJLBmyenem warm temperatures better than cold weather 9 months of the year to retire in. Hahaha
New subscriber here, anyone who is promoting the beauty and development of my country deserves to be admired, hence, you found a new supporter here!
PILIPINAS KONG MAHAL, Thanks for watching and for your support!
@@LivingOverseasTV You are more than welcome. Please keep promoting the beauty of my people and my motherland. Mabuhay ka! 🇵🇭 ♥
- 90 pesos from Cebu Business Park to IT Park is something i'd be paying if i hail a cab on non-peak hours. It would also help to know all the shortcuts out of IT Park to save money and have better access to shorter/cheaper trips to Cebu Business Park because there are jeepneys (with codes 04L, 13C, 13B, 62B, 62C) that ply that route although they do not directly enter IT Park themselves. There are jeepneys that do enter IT Park (often coded with 17B or 17C or 17D) but do not go to Cebu Business Park but they can serve as layover trips.
- Best advice i can give for folks who wish to live in Cebu (as someone who has lived in Cebu myself) is to be prepared for flooding in the rainy season and water shortages during the dry season. Traffic is also bad but not as bad as Manila's and things often stabilize after 8:30 pm.
- Know the shortcuts. Not just around IT Park and CBP but all across the city. Know which parts to avoid for safety or hygienic reasons or both. If you're going to the public market in Carbon or in the fish markets in Tabo-an, be extra vigilant. Know every alternative route you need to take in the event flooding renders you stuck.
- Living in Cebu is cheaper than Manila but still relatively expensive compared to other cities in the Philippines i have lived in or went to, and with a lot of trade-offs.
- Whenever i travel to Cebu for leisure, i don't take the cab all the way to IT Park from the airport. I take the MyBus to SM City from the airport and go straight to IT Park from SM City via cab. It saves me at least PhP 80 that way, depending on the time of the day.
The presentation of this video is very nice. I am from cebu but currently based in singapore. The only complain i have in cebu city is traffic. Hope they can solve it.
Thanks for sharing!
All foreigners come to to Cebu Phillippines🙏🙏my country ! ur welcome her...🤗😍🇵🇭🏝
John Stockers, Thanks for your warm welcome!
John Stockers Can't lose that word, can you.. what word? Foreigner. Gesus!!
Thank you John- I personally love the warmth and friendliness of Pinoy people.
Still planning to Vietnam or Cebu for my retirement .Will go to buy a affordable condo and live on a budget of 1.5 k usd. I think with condo paid off . 1.5 k usd a month will comfortably .
Wala ka nabuang! Mamaligyaay tingali ka og mga bata!!!!
This was an exhaustive --not to be equated with exhausting-- intro to life as an expat in Cebu. I am sorely tempted to change my plans for my move because the city as viewed in the video is so accomodating and inviting. Hard choices ahead but one thing is for sure, Cebu is high on the list. Thanks for the hard work that went into providing both an informative and well-shot video!
This is an underrated channel. Love your content! Thank you for featuring Cebu! #ProudCebuana
Who exactly is "underrating" it?
It annoys me well, the fact that his chanel has 14k+ subscribers when it deserves more because of the content he’s making and the 14 people who disliked this video answers your question.
Clever lady 😎👍🇵🇭 ... regards from Ireland 🇮🇪
Been living in IT Park Cebu for a year and it cost us almost 1,500$ a month. And now transferring to south part of cebu and be able to buy own house which cost us more less than what we've spend while living in City. What misses me in the city is a nice restaurant with nice foods like denny's. But i really much prefer living in province, it's really quiet in here and relaxing, away from crowded places.
U r phony avatar person like few others here right!
this is where ill be retiring, hopefully its still the same 45yrs from now, cant retire here in America, its too crazy here.
I'm looking at retiring in about 20 years and yea..no way I can afford anything here near decent amienities. So sad when prices make it so you have to leave your own country to afford anything.
work remotely with a US company paying USD salary. And live in the philipines like a KING.
@@cmm3110 what kind a job is it and what type of degree do you need? name of the company? I want to leave US asap man XD
@@cmm3110 hehe. thats something I'm currently working on actually. I landed a good job with potential of remote work but I need more expirence and certifcation. I'm eyeing either philipines or thailand (I want philipines parter wants thailand, lol). Still a few years away so kind wait and see for now.
@@yeaboy172007 Anything in IT should be good as long as it is a remote position you can live anywhere in the world.
Very impress with this video. I have not lived in the Philippines since 1991, in my days at Clark Air Base, working as US Air Force Security Police. The best thing about the Philippines it is the most unique large English speaking Asian country and Christian too. I am so glad the Philippines is so accommodating for Americans.
Cebu is the richest province in the philippines
Really? How so?
@@Noezen03 Yeah what's wrong with that?
In terms of TOTAL ASSETS but not INCOME!
Thank you.. you did the best presentation of my home city that I miss so much... I will be back home as soon as the situation will allow to find myself a little piece of paradise to retire.. for the meantime I will be just watching your vlogs from Australia...
You can live comfortable in the Provinces on the outskirts on 600 a month. The average Filipino lives off 200 to 300 a month in the province. Some less than that.
The Observer Melanin, Thanks for sharing your information.
were can rent house less than 120$/month i move thailand to philippines then, or how hard have visa system ? thailand i need go out no can stay visa system have idiot make in thailand.
Cebu queen of all the philippines beautiful gitara and lot of great places to see i love cebu and her beautiful islands hat surround her a great place for island hoopingand a short cruise to bohol and surounding islands visit and enjoy
Scott expat in the philippines
🍹👍🇵🇭😎🇦🇺👍🍹
Im from Cebu, LLC, been living here since birth, I worked at IT Park, 5 days a week passing through those roads in the video you shown earlier in the video, but never have known the cool spots that only can be seen in higher places or i guess your presentation is just way too good, thanks for this awesome video.
As it's mentioned, it's the top of calix (dk the spell) building.
On behalf of Japanese, I can also find here in Cebu really good esp in IT park. There's modern stalls within the area. I enjoy there a lot!
I also currently stay in IT. Due to this crisis, there's a notice I feel like one of the safest place.
Moreover, thanks to corona somehow, the air is totally clearer than before.
Hope it's gonna be back soon and my work as well 😂
IBA talaga ang ,METRO CEBU,🌴🌅🌴🏖️ LOOKS VERY UNIQUE AND DIFFERENT,and REALLY LOVE IT❤️AMAZING 😎🤗 PLACE,
#GO CEBUANO'S
#I LOVE❤️CEBU
$600 is very comfortable for a local like me, that is if you dont have a family of your own. You can find a clean area with cheap apartment rents ranging $100-150, this will have 2 rooms or more.
Shem Rafael Sasil Andong, Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your information.
interesting, i need go out at thailand were has live last 7 year but now need looking other country because thailand idiot law have not possiple make visa again. no money. thailand i has live 70-100 $ abartement many city,
GREAT video! With all of the turbulence here in the states, my family is considering relocating back to the Philippines. Primarily Cebu. It'll be a big change for us since I haven't been here since I was 4 and my husband is American and so are our children. Your video is VERY encouraging. Thank you so much!
I discourage you to bring your American husband and children to relocate to the Philippines. Japan, Korea, Taiwan or Singapore will suit them well because those countries meet or even exceed the US standards of living. Philippines is not the place for your American family. Most American expats, who live on meager pension, always whine about everything here.
The Philippines is Changing so fast.. Many cities outside metro manila are on its rapid development.
I hope transpo infrastructures could cope up with the rapid urbanization. Metro Cebu should atleast have a skytrains.
Fitting talaga sa Cebu ang monorail. Lowkey urban lang sya. Di masyadong skyscraper city tsaka greener than Manila.
@@Suijiro99 mas maganda siguro kung subway na lang para hindi dumagdag sa pagsikip sa mga maliliit na highway ng cebu...
@@Suijiro99 agree, monorail is slimmer than your usual mrt/lrt trains in metro manila.
Yu Kay those statements are overreach dear. Are you from the Philippines? Coz clearly, you have no idea about what you're saying.
-"kids are begging"
That's pretty normal in more than 200 countries and territories. No country is an exception to poverty. Every country has underprivileged people.
-"women are selling themselves to white old men"
Well I agree that there might be isolated cases about that but that will never reflect the entirety of the population. Again, prostitution is common across 200 countries and territories.
-"there is a guard with a shot gun at a store"
Well, were you educated about the concept of security/ security guards?
-"with one of the highest crime rates in the world"
I beg your pardon? But maybe you are referring to some latin countries. Philippines' 2020 crime rate rank is 71st in the world. Far lower and more peaceful than Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Read your facts boo before you read somebody or anything.
excellent and fast moving vlog. I've worked now as Expat in SE Asia for 20 years but never to Cebu.. love to see it. great responses from Philippinos
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cebu City My beloved Hometown 😍🥰❤️
thank you for walking us through the ins and outs of living in Cebu City!...i'm actually awaiting for the completion of the Mandani Bay.. that one looks like another option in the forthcoming years!..nice video, by the way!
Next destination several months after this pandemic (hopefully, next year)... CEBU!!!
Thanks for the mention! It's actually helping our channel. The dealer supplied a driver as part of the sale. 😉
I really think they're going to open up a lot more before Christmas. And possibly after the first of the year open up to international tourists again. Domestically too few have the money to travel right now.
Thanks for the informations regarding monthly costs of living. We visited Cebu several times and i remember it has some very nice spots although i was a child back then. From Switzerland Jeremy
If you're staying temporarily, Robinson Summit Galleria is a perfect place to stay because the hotel connects directly to the mall, which has dozens of food options available and a grocery store. Between that and Grab food delivery you barely ever need to leave the hotel/mall complex.
The $6 housekeeping and $12 doctor's visit blew me away! Love from Atlanta 😘
ZBC, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Us$12 for doctor consultation fee in Cebu is expensive, in other city around us$7-8 only
@@tiktokbestcollection7813 are there still usd 7 this time? I think minimum of at least usd 10.
@@veronicali4665 maybe, because last time I did visit my doctor last Jan 2019 in Cagayan de Oro City still she charged me php400 or us$8...after the pandemic I don't have any idea anymore, I'm stuck overseas right now...thanks for the info.
Hi @Living Overseas TV, thanks for taking the time to make a review about Metro Cebu's Cost of Living. Cebu itself is within the proximity of City Life, Beaches, Mountain Living and center to travel nearby islands/provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao Regions either by Ferry, Ship RORO, Bus and Plane. Keep it up with your vlog it is very informative. request permission to post your vlog, thanks. stay safe. God bless 🙏
armand morales, Thank you. Feel free to share and repost the vlog.
I’ve heard that Cebu would make a great base camp due to the airport and also many boats that can take you to all the different islands cheap. Plus the rent there is very reasonable over near the IT park plenty of condos to rent with a pool and also a gym inside the building plus they are safe and secure so when you leave for a week or more you come back home and all your stuff is still we’re you left it at. Dumagetti is also nice for xpats with plenty to do but you will need a scooter when you live there due to everything is distanced. Where as Cebu is a big city with plenty of public transportation it all depends on your lifestyle and if you plan on retiring in the Philippines
Wow so lovely vlog about our city of the south cebu Philippines, thank u sir
As a local in Cebu, I approve of this video 😁
I really like the fact that you are to the point, factual, concise and back up your statements with examples. Excellent information and presentation. Thank you.
Brad B, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
First rate video with loads of useful info. Best I've seen.
Nice overview, thanks - I hope to visit Cebu later this year.
brokerbasil, Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoy Cebu when you visit.
@@LivingOverseasTV I just circled back to this video. We all know what's happened in the meantime and I'm now (finally) in Cebu so interesting to view it again. I also just spent 5 months in Thailand so comparing the two countries as potential retirement locations ... an ongoing project but Cebu is definitely growing on me and I will return in 6+ months to take another more comprehensive look.
Cebu is where you can find beautiful people, with good hearts and humility ❤️❤️❤️
What about the crime rate?
Im cebuano. but i left cebu 12 years ago to come here in Yokohama.. I really miss my home town....
Yokohama expensive rent, but it's a rundown dirty city..
Great video! I have always wanted to go to Cebu City. Maybe we'll try to visit next time we are back in the Philippines. I understand it's easy to go to a lot of beaches there.
Go for it! I think you will like Cebu.
Hmmmmm. Beaches in Cebu. Let's see:
On Mactan the best are at the resorts. Plantation Bay. Shangri La. Move pick and Crimson.
Plan on $200/night and learn Korean.
There are at least 30 more places.
If you want really nice beaches then you'll need to head Southeast. Moal Boal (Moe ahl bow ahl) or Badian.
Don't go to Bantayan Island! I'm saving that for myself. 😜
Camotes Island is another place.
As soon as we can travel I'm there..
The thinking please get out my mind ... I am dreaming to get philipine after this fucking corona
As a person born and raised here in Cebu, I know that you can still find much cheaper apartments or condominiums compared on this video, and its very easy to communicate with the people here because we are very approachable, helpful and we can understand and talk english fluently. I am 100% sure that you'll have a great and memorable experience here in Cebu❤
The Thinking Man's Templar yes cebu city its a nice place😘
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I stayed in IT park with my GF for 3 weeks. Always had something to do the biggest groceries store was at the mall and super easy to get around. Love it so much I'm thinking about buying a condo near by. It's very upscale and close to everything without being overly marked up for western lifestyles.
Bacchus Fleary food for thought...why buy something that essentially just ties you down. If you invest-in a half decent 1-2 bedroom condo it’s going to cost you quite a bit. If however you use that money for rental ( example only) the 3+ Million pesos could essentially give you 200 month rental or 16-17 years of rental at an average rental cost of 15k a month. ...just saying 🤷♂️ I would think twice doing that!
I am living here in Cebu and only pay half that amount for a nice 1 bedroom unit with nice size kitchen on the western suburbs with great views over of Cebu- ( though the kitchen is rather small it is much much bigger then what was shown in the video).
So for me personally that capital you intend to invest is actually wasted money.
Why not live a better lifestyle exploring other regions / Islands once you had enough of one particular place instead 🤷♂️....
.....as said......food for thought 💭
Thank you so much Sir featuring our small city and you are helping promoting Cebu.
I am very proud Cebuano and once again, thank you and may God bless you.. Stay Safe.
Must have taken a while to film all this. Didn't know there were options that cheap. I can build my income further WHILE reducing expenses. Good info, thanks!
David, Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video waiting for tourism to open
Cebu my destination
Very soon I hope!
Most beautiful city I’ve ever seen in my life, I love how much green there is.
People really need to remember to give you 👍.
Sometimes I forget because you keep me spellbound.
Joe R, Thanks !!!
Thanks for featuring oue beloved Cebu!
Informative video! I'm a 17 years old Manileña looking forward to move to Cebu and build a family there since it's very overpopulated here in Manila.
Dapat ka mag binisaya dili kami pay mag adjust ninyo
Same I'm from Tacloban city 4 hours away from Cebu i wanna move to cebu kasi medjo naging expensive na cost of living dito sa Tacloban and marami na din mga taga samar na nagsilipat galing samar and medj ober populated haha
@@random-uv1sy amaw! I know you're not from Cebu but from ilo ilo. Ayusin mo comment mo Supot 😂
@@kingrafa3938 hahahaha bisakol vs ilonggoy ganda na ng cebu ha!
Please lang pauwiin mo na mga kababayan mong salot dyan sa inyo!
cebu is the heart of visayas so in and out of tourist spots are easy
Once the Cebu-Cordova Bridge will be finished, I believe that would be the game changer.
Underrated channel. Thanks for the vid
Great video. You gave facts, numbers, and backed by good videos of the areas. I turn off most videos.
I have to rate this vlog 10star. Thanks for sharing IT PARK mate will it’s my workplace. Anyway more videos please, Stay safe👍
Thank you for all the great useful information I would like to travel there if this pandemic thing goes away👍
Great Video, I would love to retire in Cebu city, it’s an awesome place indeed hmmm.
I suggest you go southern part sir, some of the best beaches in the world are there with complete amenities. Moalboal, Oslob, Badian, Argao and Santander.
I am living in Las Vegas, USA....My gf lives in Cebu... My plan is to retire there, once the country opens to us Americans.. Thank You for this video...it gives me hope.... Salamat...
Thank you for your video blog. Indeed Cebu is the Queen City of the south. We have a lot of things to offer like nice people, complete access to business and travels. Although we are still in a pandemic. Hope that this will be over soon..
In some parts of Cebu you can rent subdivision two storey house for only P7000 -10000.thats about ,,,,,140-200usd only.these are usually available on new subdivisions and is quite close to city establishments.
pulzomo arieskap, Thanks for watching and taking the time to share the information. It is very helpful.
My full-time home at the end of this year :)
Most places, streets and shops looked very clean. Well maintained.
Yes Cebu is best to stay.. peaceful place... 👍👍👍👍🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
the hungry pimZ, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
You make some very informative videos I’m just waiting on virus to end to come live there forever
Stan Webster, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Let's hope everything opens up soon.
Philippines is Amazing like the hospitality of Filipinos. 😍 for Philippines See you soon Cebu.
We agree!
Nice report! Thank you and Happy Trails
Spent a few months on Mactan Island across the bridge from Cebu,would love to make it more permanent
Very helpful for tourist👍. Keep it up.
Thanks a lot Rashid!
Thank you it’s very helpful I’m thinking about going to Cebu sometime. Keep up the good work
joy novack, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I think you will like Cebu.
I'm from Cebu also now living in Norway ❤️
you've moved from the deep fryer to the freezer !
Consistently, I have been able to live comfortably on 1200 USD/mo. Rent is 20k for a studio here in CC complete with a workout gym and a pool on the fifth floor overlooking the city. I prefer to shop at the local wet market and prepare my own meals...Thanks for sharing.
20k=? /50 ~$400/ mo, wet market & own cooking must cost v.less like 1/2 or less of US~ 100 right? Unless heavy beef etc. So u maybe incldn eatn out + bar, clubs, Starbucks, taxi costs, etc, is it
@@yeahnnaa4690 Yeah, 1200 USD is all inclusive. Internet & utility is 120 USD with a monthly excursion to S &R for other necessities. I don't do bars and nightclubs. Starbucks at least twice a week. ..Cheers!!!
Just got home from IT park doing some errands. love the video and thanks for showing to the other people.
Hi new subscriber ☺️ proud cebuana here ☺️ keep safe everyone 🙏
Many thanks for the quality of your video.
You are welcome!
Some sales/tech support like Amazon, Microsoft, Sprint, Facebook, Comcast, Bestbuy, and other small-large companies in the U.S are in cebu business park. Definitely english is not a problem compared to other asian country.
James Regino But you'll still need to translate:
Ex:
1. for a while = one moment please
2. Out of stock = I'm not in the mood to help this non-pinoy.
3. I'm taking to the coffee = I'm taking about the coffee.
4. On the TV = TURN the TV on.
Prepositions are not used by many..
You don't like my comments? Ahhh. Poor baby. The truth hurts.
@@JetEarlewood you nailed it! I've seen worst but still better compared to non native english speaking country.
I grew up in Cebu City. Went to the USA at the age of 19. Im 53 and will be retiring in 2 years. My family still own a 15 hectare farmland in Carcar. We still have a house in the city. I wouldn't even consider retiring in Cebu. There has been a boom of construction in Cebu but the quality of living has gone downhill. Traffic, overcrowding, flooding, pollution, crime and water shortage are just a few reasons why. For me Dumaguete is much better.
ray cuizon, Thanks for watching and for the recommendation.
I live in Cebu and it's a good place. 👍
I live in Lapu-lapu but Lapu-lapu is not that develop like Cebu :(
But it's clean unlike Manila no waste management lmao
Nice video. Thanks. Inform me about your next video. Cebu is a very beautiful place to retire and to live.
That's great! Cebu!
Forget Vietnam, hassle for 30 days visa and go to cross border for renewal visa every 30 days and back again and again, forget it.
I'm American citizen living in Japan, I'm not happy to being here, Japan is exclusive, expensive and different types of people's. Also strictly rules.
Philippines visa is easy and that perfect fine for me.
Thanks for sharing, I'm trying to get to Philippines early 2021. Im hoping to check out cebu area
I miss Cebu so much, people there are really friendly and nice. God bless Cebu… hope I can go back Philippine quickly.
This channel deserves more subs!
Yea I have been getting paid with Bit-trions.com, I'm making over $5000 USD a week
Thank you for great info. Very clear and thorough. All the best, Tom.
Tom, Thanks! Glad it was helpful.
Thanks for featuring our City ❤️ Our Sinulog Festival every Januay is one of the most highlights in our country 😊 I work in IT Park for 7 years witnessed all of the developments that you have featured 😊 Thank you for visiting our beloved City ❤️
Short and informative! Perfect! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for a great video. Having been to Cebu I have to say it's a place I could live and feel pretty comfortable.
I wonder once things get opened up again how the apartment and condo prices will be affected.
Philippine SemiExpat, Prices are very low right now and I think there will be deals for a while after things open up again. Thee key is to look around and ask around a lot. I have found apartments of the same quality, in the same building priced from $300 - $700 USD.
Cebu City is an enormous and economic boom through out the country.♥️
Huge thanks Jim, for taking the time to put this video together.
Great video I’m thinking 🤔 about moving there for a few years. Could you tell me what the better living apartments are from 1:10 to about 1:17 with the workout gym my budget is $800 to $1400 so looking to start compare what the higher priced building offer location Thanks 🙏
I love this video. Very accurate.
Welcome to Cebu City. Please enjoy our place.
RhysBillOfficial, Thanks! 😃