DockMDavid
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Puerto Galera, Mimaropa
Speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog
Registration: 12 October 2017
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What kind of lifestyle will $5000.USD/mo. afford in the Philippines? by expat1
Just trying to learn cost of living standards in real terms verses the western countries. I see some of these costs (real estate, domestic help, etc...) online. What about utility costs, health insurance, medical care, automobile expenses, taxes, ...
JHS2 My family and I currently live in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. The cost of living here is rather high, and we have been looking at homes for rent in Bohol. Can you give us any advice about living there. Thanks David Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
My family and I live in Palangan, Puerto Galera, Mindoro. We pay 15,000 php per month for rent. We have a pool, jacuzzi,two bedrooms upstairs/ downstairs with 2 CRs. And a parking garage. We also are on a beachfront property. Electricity runs ... Read More
How did you find housing - renting a house? by SHarvey
How difficult was it to find a house to rent? Did you know someone who helped you or did you answer an ad? How long did it take to find a rented home?
I have rented an apartment in Manila that I found just by using a tricycle and driving around. Costs of living in Manila are high. Be sure you communicate directly with the owner of the property and get everything in writing. As far as real estate ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in the Philippines? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant ...
One of the easiest ways to keep in touch with your loved ones is via Facebook messenger. You can send text messages or if you have a decent Wifi connection of at least 3mbp, you can use both voice and video chatting. The voice and video chatting ... Read More