I Moved to the Philippines One Year Ago — Here’s What My Life Costs Now
One year ago, I got on a plane and flew halfway across the world to the Philippines.
I left behind my job, my routine, and everything familiar in the United States to see if a relationship I started online could turn into something real.
A lot changed over the next year.
In this video, I share what it’s really been like living in the Philippines as an American, what surprised me most, how life here compares to the U.S., and what our real monthly cost of living looks like in the province.
I also talk about the challenges, the lifestyle differences, and how this journey turned into something much bigger than I ever expected.
If you’ve ever thought about moving to the Philippines, retiring here, or just want to know what life is actually like, this video is for you.
Let me know in the comments:
What’s the number one question you’ve always wanted answered about living in the Philippines?
0:00 Leaving Everything Behind
0:22 The Cost Surprise
0:37 The Bigger Surprise
0:46 How This All Started
1:43 What Changed Everything
1:58 Living in the Philippines as an American
3:14 Best Parts of Life Here
3:26 Real Cost of Living Breakdown
7:39 Life Now, One Year Later
8:05 Do I Regret Moving Here?
9:08 Final Thoughts
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