living cost

[jake]

We all have different needs, so trying to give someone an idea of how much it costs to live here really depends on what lifestyle they plan to live.
A lot of expats come here and think they can live a native or semi native lifestyle. Works for some but most seem to tire of the idea within a couple of years.
If you have 750 a month and live a fairly simple lifestyle you should be fine.

[gWaPito]

We all have different needs, so trying to give someone an idea of how much it costs to live here really depends on what lifestyle they plan to live.
A lot of expats come here and think they can live a native or semi native lifestyle. Works for some but most seem to tire of the idea within a couple of years.
If you have 750 a month and live a fairly simple lifestyle you should be fine.

Good point Jake ...I thought the same...wife and I lived in a nipa on the beach for 3 weeks, living like the natives The Robinson crusoe act didn't last very long



we were both glad to get back to Manila ....First stop was a McDonalds and I don't even eat that stuff!!!

I think what Graham was meaning about being healthy is the costs when it does go wrong...Given our ages, the law of averages says it will sooner or later.