Cost of living in the Philippines

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What kind of lifestyle will $5000.USD/mo. afford in the Philippines?

Last post 7 months ago by Gregsdigitalpics

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Cost of living in the Philippines in 2024

Last post 8 months ago by bigpearl

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Living in Philippines

Last post 8 months ago by mugteck

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How much would a daily maid cost

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Monthly budget / expenses

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Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines

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Passport Bros

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The cost of Living in the Philippines in 2023

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Up Up And Away

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I moved to Puerto Princesa, Palawan

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Retirement income

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The P500 ‘Noche Buena' Challenge

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Inflation in the Philippines in 2022

Last post 2 years ago by manwonder

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Electricity Costs at Manansala Rockwell

Last post 2 years ago by Bhavna

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Meralco Electric Bill July 2022

Last post 2 years ago by kristopherryanwatson

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Medics cost in Phils

Last post 2 years ago by Cheryl

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The US dollar is strengthening

Last post 2 years ago by sekmet

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Cost of living in the Philippines in 2022

Last post 2 years ago by Enzyte Bob

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Cost of Living in the Philippines in 2020

Last post 2 years ago by coach53

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How much will it cost to buy a small flat?

Last post 3 years ago by FortuneFavorsTheBold

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Meralco May Bills Increasing

Last post 3 years ago by scouser59

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cost of living in the philippines

Last post 3 years ago by Zeke1

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What is a good monthly budget for a family of three in Cavite?

Last post 4 years ago by Cherryann01

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Lifehacks for expats living in Philippines.

Last post 4 years ago by manwonder

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Cost of living in Manila

Last post 5 years ago by GuestPoster204

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Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017

Last post 5 years ago by Okieboy

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hi i am new here need some help please

Last post 5 years ago by michellepena

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Cost of living in The city

Last post 5 years ago by pnwcyclist

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Cost of living

Last post 5 years ago by Hobbit112

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Retiring on 1400 per month can it be done?

Last post 5 years ago by Hobbit112

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Can you afford to live in the Philippines in 5 or 10 years time?

Last post 5 years ago by mugtech

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Cheapest cities in the Philippines

Last post 5 years ago by clarkgordon60

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Living cost in Philliphines

Last post 5 years ago by Sunny14val

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Cost of living 2019 in the Philippines

Last post 5 years ago by rmlindsell

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cost to live in the Philippines

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Cost of living in Manila

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Cost of living in the Philippines 2015

Last post 5 years ago by Okieboy

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Retire Young? Why not?

Last post 5 years ago by AmericanSoldier2022

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I have an opportunity in CEBU, a job offer @ 4000 USD /month

Last post 5 years ago by Enzyte Bob

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Cost of Living in Davao City

Last post 6 years ago by Cherryann01

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How much would it cost to live in the Philippines

Last post 6 years ago by mintor4603

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Traveling about

Last post 6 years ago by sekmet

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Questions about REAL cost.

Last post 6 years ago by Hobbit112

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Thinking about moving to Leyet

Last post 6 years ago by eva.ileen915

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Early Retirement With U$1,000,000?

Last post 6 years ago by strikemaster

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What is The cost of living in Tagaytay

Last post 6 years ago by Jim Sweeney

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Sending Money/Girlfriend Allowance

Last post 6 years ago by jtnelson2017

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Need advise and tips for house renovation in Metro Manila Area 24sqm

Last post 6 years ago by FilAmericanMom

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Planning on relocating in CDO

Last post 6 years ago by RaineeMe

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What is a reasonable salary in Manila for an Expat?

Last post 6 years ago by MarkHsing

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I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu

Last post 6 years ago by Tbloom12

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retirement in Philippines

Last post 6 years ago by bigpearl

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Maids and Nurse and Personal Care attendants - Cost of.

Last post 6 years ago by FilAmericanMom

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The cost of living

Last post 6 years ago by stumpy

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Is This A Good Deal Or Not .. I Think It Is A Good Oppurnity

Last post 6 years ago by mugtech

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cost of undeveloped land Davao City

Last post 6 years ago by Fred

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Ways to save money when Living in the Philippines!

Last post 6 years ago by USAMichael

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Moving to Manila from India

Last post 7 years ago by FortuneFavorsTheBold

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The Philippines' most expensive cities

Last post 7 years ago by FortuneFavorsTheBold

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Life in the Philippines

Last post 7 years ago by afparra

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Dental care

Last post 7 years ago by Selli17887

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Move to the Philippines by end of 2017

Last post 7 years ago by Wayne 07

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Moving to Manila - Bring over or sell household goods?

Last post 7 years ago by Gbm

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How does a native Philippine Survive ?

Last post 7 years ago by Bernswaggle

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30k USD annual pension. Can i lead comfortable life in Davao?

Last post 7 years ago by James Mitchel

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Tagaytay, costs of living?

Last post 7 years ago by pike0072

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The cost of living in the Philippines.

Last post 7 years ago by mikenjane

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Cost of living for 3 persons

Last post 7 years ago by Bhavna

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living in phils

Last post 7 years ago by TheDigitalMage

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Want to understand the cost of living

Last post 7 years ago by MaroBautista

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Can one live comfortably on Australian pension

Last post 7 years ago by barkz

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Can you live on $2800 in cebu phillippines?

Last post 7 years ago by Bhavna

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Move to Philippines? Cost?

Last post 7 years ago by glennrussellm1

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U.S. Social Security benefit increase for 2017

Last post 8 years ago by dok49

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Move to Philippines? Cost?

Last post 8 years ago by TeeJay4103

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Main choice to move to is now the Philippines.

Last post 8 years ago by Frvcheng

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Helping friend inquiry from USA

Last post 8 years ago by MaroBautista

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cost to install insulation

Last post 8 years ago by maddletalk

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[Salary Dealing] Cost of living in Makati, Phillipins

Last post 8 years ago by Priscilla

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Cagayan De Oro - possible to live with $1000 pension?

Last post 8 years ago by Yazayala

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