Whoosh,
I think you are "blue skying" a bit
Your budget seems very realistic and you have sensibly factored in initial set up costs in your first year of residence.
The SSRV scheme now requires an annual fee of $360. This changed last year from $10
An American I knew here on SSRV scheme died on the operating table during a routine operation.
His widow(he had been married for less than a month although livings as partners for a few years) tried to cash in his SSRV deposit
Firstly there was the insistance that the capitol gains tax be paid before the funds could be released.There was no mechanism to deduct the CGT from the amount. This was very stressful for the bereaved wife and the entire affair was drawn out over many months
Fees here tend to attract regular over the top increases and have a tendency to double,especially when foreigners are involved,
ACR i card fee doubled and after issue had a five year expiry limit suddenly implemented.
Philhealth fees recently doubled for new members
I advise you to dip your toe in the water before committing. Spend some time looking around before you make your decision
You seem to be in a hurry to get out of "dodge" just take your time and try to avoid relocating to "dodge" in the sun
" I have skills that I can use to make on average 40k a month clear. "
You seem pretty sure of that but dont count on that too much unless your income will be derived from a source outside Philippines
The Philippines is full of overqualified graduates working in menial jobs. Employers snap up the cream of those who are not actively seeking work abroad and pay local salaries
Good luck
