Wellsfry
Serial expatAmerican looking for information about Philippines
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Lives in Dasmariñas, cavite
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Registration: 27 September 2019
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Small Apartment Construction by dhmacmu
In preparation for my permanent move to the Philippines (Binongtoan/Culaba, Biliran Leyte), I had my fiancé (my long-term girlfriend and my best friend's niece) rent a small apartment for 17000 peso/month which includes utilities. I have not ...
@dhmacmu Either way I would move out immediately... I don't tolerate that b.s.... cheers. Read More
Small Apartment Construction by dhmacmu
In preparation for my permanent move to the Philippines (Binongtoan/Culaba, Biliran Leyte), I had my fiancé (my long-term girlfriend and my best friend's niece) rent a small apartment for 17000 peso/month which includes utilities. I have not ...
@dhmacmu Ya... I had a landlord a few years ago do that to me and my then girlfriend in Cavite... Went from 8,000 to 11,000 after he found out I was a foreigner. We chatted some of the other tenants in the building, and it turned out my rent was ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@ggloNever been there... But good Luck Gigi! (: Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
I used Western Union the first 2 years when I had an apartment in Cavite... was o.k. until it wasn't... Then it was a Huge pain in the A$$ and I vowed to never use them again. Never tried Moneygram... will have to check out the exchange rate on ... Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
@Larry FisherVery true... But the last thing I want is a red flag... lol... So I stick with the 10k... Just sent 500 bucks again yesterday bank to bank... looks like Remitly takes about 1.0 plus the 1.99... Bank here is 55.34, and Remitly gave me ... Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
I use Remitly exclusively now... I use the direct bank to bank deposit.. takes about 4 days or so to recieve the money... And the only fee is $1.99, And the Rate is Always decent... Just a little lower than the best possible... the Only way to get ... Read More
What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson
Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...
@danfinnMine Was a package deal... but I can ask Sean how much for whatever size you are looking for. I know 1 extra battery for my system is around 80k peso. Read More
What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson
Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...
I have 12 x 550W panels, 8KWH Dye Inverter, and 2 x 100AH batteries The 5kw wind turbine will be installed next week to supplement our nighttime usage. We are on the beach next to a Lighthouse, and get a nice breeze probably 85% of the time.... so ... Read More
What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson
Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...
Hey guys and gals... My solar guy here in Mindanao set me up, and I am EXTREMELY happy... as are a couple other expats here in the Dipolog area. Sean travels around Phil setting up large systems for their local government(s), and in his spare time ... Read More
What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson
Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...
Since installing solar last August.... About 500 - 1000 per month. Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in the Philippines, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in the ...
For us in Dapitan, We paid cash for our home, Cars, and mopeds. . And we installed a solar system on our guest house so the power bill went from 10,000 monthly to about 1000 or less monthly. I am trying to get set up as best as possible for my ... Read More
Philippines Minimum Wages by Lost in Fiji
`This chart of Daily Wages in the Philippines for late last year might be of some help. Don't forget Phils daily workers are often also supplied a mid-day meal. The chart is accurate for our area. Anyone find else-wise for around your area in the ...
I live in Zamboanga Del Norte, Mindanao... Looks like I am more than fair with pay to my guys... (450 for helpers, and 500 for carpenter)... But I think that I am more in line with others in the area... Our neighbor who is the coast guard light ... Read More
Dumaguete or siquior by expander28
Siquijor or Dumaguete for 7 days , looking for a place to possibly retire in 6 months.. music beach diving and the internet needed badly what are you guys recommend which one dumaguete or Siquijor?
Indoors? Lol... I don't think there is any place better than any other for the different seasons... the only thing you can control is median temperature where you live... Like Baguio, and Tagaytay would be a bit cooler all the time then other ... Read More
Dumaguete or siquior by expander28
Siquijor or Dumaguete for 7 days , looking for a place to possibly retire in 6 months.. music beach diving and the internet needed badly what are you guys recommend which one dumaguete or Siquijor?
First off.... 1 week isn't enough... My gal and I took a ferry over to Siquijor for 10 days a couple months ago, and while it does check your boxes, it is very small, and I feel like it would get old really fast... just my opinion... I an sure it ... Read More
Convert tourist visa to retirement visa with criminal record by nwagtmustang
I am back in the United states from my visit in the Philippines. After many vacations there, I have decided to retire there. I am 48 years old. I plan to retire when I am 55 years old. My plan is to do the tourist visa to stay longer than 30 days. ...
I am 56... been partially retired for the last 8 years. I live Philippines and U.S. 60/40ish pretty much... I come back just to check my business, and also drive my Semi around the U S. A bit... heading home to Mindanao via Bali, Singapore, then ... Read More