Been talking to a few expats who have been living in the Phils now for a few years.

And you know me, I will always ask about cost.
Yes it's down to each other to live within their means. Anyway, I was asking what it costs them and some say this and that and when I mention the figure I may have, some roll around the floor and say, "Yes, but it would be better if you had this much more".

I must say this, most are Yanks who say this.

Anyway, this chap sent me a private message and he said he has lived in the Phils for nearly 4 years, himself his partner and child too. They rent a 2-bedroom house and they have the usual bills too. They go out and they seem to have a good life too. Their monthly cost is £380.

Each to their own, but it's nice to hear from people who are there living their dream and at a cost that's within reach of many people too.