Cost of Living in Manila

I am simply amazed at the number of hateful comments. Obviously, many of you have been jilted and/or taken advantage of in some way or form that involved a Pinay. My experience has been completely different. I have been visiting the P.I. for about 40 years and completely and wholeheartedly enjoy my time spent there. Drivers, Housekeepers, Gardeners, Yaya's, Mani-Pedi, Massage (at a reputable spa), Dining out, all at a fraction of the cost of the USA. I get haircuts for 100 php, what's to complain about? If you go strictly for female companionship, looking for love or something of that nature, maybe it's a bit different. Yes, you may quickly be seen (by most impoverished families) as a meal ticket. That's your fault if you let it happen. These people are just looking for a better life, aren't we all? With the prices of everything in the USA these days, I find the P.I., Panama, and Thailand at the top of my retirement living lists. In Panama and the P.I. English is widely spoken. Spanish is pretty easy to pick although a lot of slang is spoken in Panama. I lived there several back and enjoyed my time there as well but it is quite a bit more expensive than the P.I. For the female haters, were you left for a Pinay? For the male haters, did you get taken advantage of by a street smart gal that you shouldn't have been with in the first place. Maybe that online connection? Anyhow, I have traveled all over the country and to several different islands and have found the people to be genuinely kind and caring. I recently fell on a slick wet tile while entering a store and before I could even attempt to get up, there were half a dozen people helping me. Sure, almost everybody has their handout, that's what impoverishment will do to you. Why not share what you have if you can, when you can? Geeez, so many privileged folks with first world problems. And by the way...........one way or the other, you pay for that p-ssy no matter what country you live in. I've traveled to about 50+ countries in my time and although I love Japan, Korea, they are quite a bit more expensive overall. If you had a bad experience in the P.I., own it, you screwed yourself and did yourself a grave injustice by the poor choices you made. The voice of experience has spoken.

Philippines overall is a sht hole full of wannabe women married to u s citizens however over 173,000 were deported back to the Philippines even if they had green cards. Time to take out the trash filipina trash

LOL Chinese Fucktard Comment spotted. Even in its peak today, China still cower in fear of US retaliation. Despite being the bully and aggressor that it is, it's troops in reality have ZERO combat experience.

The Philippines ranks among the least favorable nations I've encountered. It consistently lands in the bottom ten of the PISA rankings, highlighting underperforming student achievements globally. The internet connectivity is atrociously poor across most regions, and "luxuries" like warm water are scarce, even in numerous hotels. Public restrooms lack basic amenities such as tissue paper, which visitors almost always have to purchase themselves.

Comparatively, the cost of living is exorbitant relative to Vietnam, yet the quality of services and goods is significantly lower. There appears to be a pervasive reluctance to work, with many seeking the easiest routes to earn money, exerting minimal effort. Government officials can retire after just 20 years of service, contributing to a lack of long-term governmental commitment. This may explain why there are no globally recognized companies originating from the Philippines, despite its large population.

Financial services like Apple Pay and Google Pay are non-operational here, and the local alternative, GCash, is exclusive to those with Filipino citizenship. Infrastructure is woefully inadequate, with an absence of traffic lights and sidewalks in many areas, increasing the risk of vehicular accidents. In remote areas, far from major cities such as Manila, Davao, or Cebu, an accident could prove fatal due to the extensive time required to access medical facilities, which are poorly equipped.

The chaotic urban aesthetic is defined by unsightly bundles of overhead cables, a stark contrast to Western practices of underground cabling and regular maintenance. Overall, the Philippines might be one of the worst countries to visit.

In the PISA ranking, the Philippines scored only 1058 points in 2022, compared to 1403 points in neighboring Vietnam. In the IQ ranking, the Philippines was 73rd last time I checked... So any intelligent person will have a lot of problems living in this country.

Yes, there are many who have not been given the privilege to be educated in the Philippines. But no, not all have low IQ's. It's just that the ones with brains tend to live in countries with better governments.

Living in the Philippines can be profoundly frustrating. Daily tasks and errands are unexpectedly time-consuming, and basic amenities like toilet paper and soap are often absent in restrooms. Traffic congestion and poor road conditions make short trips last hours. Most transactions are cash-based, and electronic payments like Gcash are difficult for foreigners to access. The environmental conditions are harsh, with severe pollution and high humidity, making outdoor activities nearly impossible. Weather shifts rapidly, causing frequent flooding and power outages. Internet services are slow and pricey, and electrical costs are steep. Customer service is generally unhelpful, and dealing with any business requires excessive in-person visits. Driving is risky due to unregulated traffic and lack of insurance, making accidents costly and stressful for foreigners. Electronics are expensive, and local food might require an adjustment. Essential products common in other countries are hard to find. Noise pollution is constant, and the capital's airport is notably inefficient and overcrowded. The overall experience can be grating for someone used to more orderly environments.

The Philippines is a terrible country. Nothing works there. The internet doesn't function, all airplanes at Manila airport are excessively delayed, warm water in hotels is a rarity, you book one room type but they give you another, etc. The kitchen is the worst in the entire world, only the cheapest, unhealthy foods are sold there. I could talk for hours about everything that is wrong with the Philippines. At least in the past it was easier to date girls there, but that's not the case anymore (a few YouTuber will still lie you about this, because they make money selling dreams to lone dudes).

Whoever entered this data is extremelly drunk. I was renting a 1 bedroom apartment for 15k peso a month until I bought a 2 bedroom 53 SQM condo for 8m peso. Power with inverter aircon was only 3500 peso a month with water being 1500 peso a month. I had a family of four so the figures are way off. Preschool I just paid 53k peso for the year. Looks like someone just tapped in number while they are drinking.

Haters of the pilipinas. Straight up jealousy. Shame on you, they are the real package. Nothing fake about them. No Botox, fillers, no facial or body augmentation of any sort. So get your fake lashed overly madeup filtered hideous soul out of your arses and worry about fixing your personal issues and not focus so much on how naturally beautiful those women are internally and externally.

Manila like all of Philippines is an open sewage pit just like it's women are.Theres nothing remotely attractive about either

You must be an idiot to not know all Filipinas are gamers. The only reason they want american men is for a free pass into the u s.She and her family wore out your wallet. Filipinas are pros at manipulation. I visited Manila once they flocked around me like vultures but I never fed them.

I'm a European married to a Philippina on a 3A marriage visa.On January 3 2022 the Philippine government revoked all 3A marriage visas for foreigners so I had to leave the Philippines on January 9 2022.I lived in the Philippines for 3.5 years bought a house paid for it.The governments reason for revoking 3A marriage visas said too many foreigners are living in the Philippines on 3A visas.Meanwhile my wife is in the Philippines and I'm back in London.No timeline was given to reinstate 3A visas.To those planning on marrying someone from the Philippines beware because the Philippine government changes their minds at a moments notice as they wish no matter any hardships it may cause.

Men that are white u s citizens really don't care about giving philippinas love nor should they either. Philippianas are our toilet while on vacation.

Ley have u found any rich white unhealthy white men that respond to this deal u offer?

I have live for more than 4 years in each f these cities: Johannesburg, London, Dubai, Doha, and Manila. Manila is the second worst city I have lived in for the following reasons:

- The city is VERY polluted, even the rich areas are often right next to a polluted, sewage infested river. Every rive in the city is toxic.
- The air quality is VERY poor
- The people are friendly but mostly poor, kind of gullible, uneducated
- Salaries are VERY low, you will not be able to find decent work to even pay for your rent.
- It is as hot as hell

Here's a simple solution concerning costs and political agendas in the Philippines. Don't move to the Philippines go elsewhere to avoid the nonsense.