Yep everything has and is going up no matter where you are going to call home , the only way your going to reduce your bills is to live like a local in the Philippines, but most cannot or will not do that so you pay the price , the Philippines is not a cheap place to be now , I’ve looked at a few places and really rural Spain can work out cheaper even buying property and yes you have to live like a local like going to the market , growing your own products and instead of a car get a donkey , last bit was a joke I’m thinking not priced the difference up