kilgore99
English looking for information about Philippines
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About me
English, In a relationship
Lives in Tagaytay, Calabarzon
Speaks English
Registration: 10 April 2017
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65+ Retirees - how are you planning for those last days
For those senior (65+) retirees. Do you plan to spend those last few years/Months of your ailing health/life in the Philippines or return back to your home country in those twilight years. I understand the benefits of life in the Philippines, when ... Read More
What's it like Living in the Philippines May to October by kilgore99
Hi, only visited the Philippines in the cooler less humid months, wandering how do your retirees (65+) cope in the 'low lands' (excepting Tagaytay , Bagio, etc) during May-October
Um!! I suppose comparing lowland/highland locations I should compare the relevant rents/purchase of accommodation to allow for the cost of aircon. Aircon costs of up to $100 month could make the higher rents in Tagaytay/Bagion reasonable. Thanks ... Read More
What's it like Living in the Philippines May to October by kilgore99
Hi, only visited the Philippines in the cooler less humid months, wandering how do your retirees (65+) cope in the 'low lands' (excepting Tagaytay , Bagio, etc) during May-October
Trouble with Tagaytay its expensive for a 'Rabbit Hutch' condo Read More
What's it like Living in the Philippines May to October by kilgore99
Hi, only visited the Philippines in the cooler less humid months, wandering how do your retirees (65+) cope in the 'low lands' (excepting Tagaytay , Bagio, etc) during May-October
Lived 2 years in Oz and acclimatised to Australian Summers (mostly dry not humid). So as an Ozie you find the Philippines unbearable?. I'm excepting Manilla in this query. Thinking of retiring in Laguna area!!, near to but not too close to ... Read More
What's it like Living in the Philippines May to October
Hi, only visited the Philippines in the cooler less humid months, wandering how do your retirees (65+) cope in the 'low lands' (excepting Tagaytay , Bagio, etc) during May-October Read More
Retiring in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in the Philippines? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, ...
I myself have been doing the sums on Brit retiring to the Philippines and my conclusion is its a NO GO. Considering that I get 80% housing and council tax benefit here (so near rent free for a 45 SqM 1 bed apartment), free bus travel, winter fuel ... Read More
retirement in Philippines by accrington
Is it possible for single English woman to retire on a savings of £35.000?
IMHO it is NOT realistic to retire anywhere in Asia with savings of only £35K. Living off of the Basic State Pension is 'doable' but remember - if you become an expat you will in all likelihood relinquish your rights to FREE NHS Care ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
$1800 is a lot actually. My biggest challenge is getting VA health care. I will look into the Phil health. I guess Im facing a trip to Manila to cement in my monthly meds though. I live in Butuan. Anything close to an american standard of living ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Here is what I am budgeting, and would enjoy hearing every ones thoughts on my budget. This is for one persons, in a city (not Manila) I have not included person comforts in this budget, nor have I included a car, flights and accommodation back ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
moongoddess28 : :) You might want to check out AppleOne Banawa Heights, a condo-type private Subdivision that offers a 2.8 hectares of exclusive community living! Its not just a stand alone building, and there are amenities & shops within the ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Peter79: "If you're looking for the SAME standards as in foreign country, I would say that you will spend more here, unfortunately. " After many years research and trips to the Philippines I can agree with the above statement. I have ... Read More
SRRV some basic questions by Buzzardman
I live in UK and am looking to move out to Philippines on a SRRV. I have been googling away for information on the details of the procedures and have a couple of questions that I am not clear about. Sorry if they seem a bit simplistic, but I would ...
Anyone know if its possible to change a non pension SRRV deposit of $20, 000 to a pension deposit of $10,000 once i start receiving a pension? Read More
Are Condos a Good Idea? by tambok17
Is it a good idea to buy a condo in the Philippines? If so, how can one hedge oneself from losing out?
Regarding the 12% VAT on Condo purchases. Last year I read that the Tax reform package made law this year that the VAT threshold would be reduced from 3.3 million to 2 million. However reading current publications on the Tax reform package I do not ... Read More
Need Advise on Buying Condo in Woodsville Viverde Mansion, Paranaque by Iseehas2
Any recommendations on the project. Is it worth buying? How much growthin price can one expect in two years time? I am an expat living in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. The unit price under this project looks interesting to me. Need recommendations, ...
Hi, I'm also interested in buying a condo (Tagaytay area) with a budget of about 3 million. This figure below the 12 % VAT threshold. I have heard in recent months that there is a tax reform package proposal to reduce the VAT tax threshold down ... Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
Hi, Yes Santa Rosa looks nice around the Nuvali area, West of city centre along Tagatay Road. Open spaces, wide roads and amenities and property prices are reasonable. However having made a visit to the Laguna, Cavite, Batangas area early this ... Read More