Cost of Living in Manila

LOL Chinese Fucktard Comment spotted. Even in its peak today, China still cower in fear of US retaliation. Despite being the bully and aggressor that it is, it's troops in reality have ZERO combat experience.

The Philippines ranks among the least favorable nations I've encountered. It consistently lands in the bottom ten of the PISA rankings, highlighting underperforming student achievements globally. The internet connectivity is atrociously poor across most regions, and "luxuries" like warm water are scarce, even in numerous hotels. Public restrooms lack basic amenities such as tissue paper, which visitors almost always have to purchase themselves.

Comparatively, the cost of living is exorbitant relative to Vietnam, yet the quality of services and goods is significantly lower. There appears to be a pervasive reluctance to work, with many seeking the easiest routes to earn money, exerting minimal effort. Government officials can retire after just 20 years of service, contributing to a lack of long-term governmental commitment. This may explain why there are no globally recognized companies originating from the Philippines, despite its large population.

Financial services like Apple Pay and Google Pay are non-operational here, and the local alternative, GCash, is exclusive to those with Filipino citizenship. Infrastructure is woefully inadequate, with an absence of traffic lights and sidewalks in many areas, increasing the risk of vehicular accidents. In remote areas, far from major cities such as Manila, Davao, or Cebu, an accident could prove fatal due to the extensive time required to access medical facilities, which are poorly equipped.

The chaotic urban aesthetic is defined by unsightly bundles of overhead cables, a stark contrast to Western practices of underground cabling and regular maintenance. Overall, the Philippines might be one of the worst countries to visit.

In the PISA ranking, the Philippines scored only 1058 points in 2022, compared to 1403 points in neighboring Vietnam. In the IQ ranking, the Philippines was 73rd last time I checked... So any intelligent person will have a lot of problems living in this country.

Yes, there are many who have not been given the privilege to be educated in the Philippines. But no, not all have low IQ's. It's just that the ones with brains tend to live in countries with better governments.

Living in the Philippines can be profoundly frustrating. Daily tasks and errands are unexpectedly time-consuming, and basic amenities like toilet paper and soap are often absent in restrooms. Traffic congestion and poor road conditions make short trips last hours. Most transactions are cash-based, and electronic payments like Gcash are difficult for foreigners to access. The environmental conditions are harsh, with severe pollution and high humidity, making outdoor activities nearly impossible. Weather shifts rapidly, causing frequent flooding and power outages. Internet services are slow and pricey, and electrical costs are steep. Customer service is generally unhelpful, and dealing with any business requires excessive in-person visits. Driving is risky due to unregulated traffic and lack of insurance, making accidents costly and stressful for foreigners. Electronics are expensive, and local food might require an adjustment. Essential products common in other countries are hard to find. Noise pollution is constant, and the capital's airport is notably inefficient and overcrowded. The overall experience can be grating for someone used to more orderly environments.

The Philippines is a terrible country. Nothing works there. The internet doesn't function, all airplanes at Manila airport are excessively delayed, warm water in hotels is a rarity, you book one room type but they give you another, etc. The kitchen is the worst in the entire world, only the cheapest, unhealthy foods are sold there. I could talk for hours about everything that is wrong with the Philippines. At least in the past it was easier to date girls there, but that's not the case anymore (a few YouTuber will still lie you about this, because they make money selling dreams to lone dudes).

Pinya women are filth disease ridden looking like something from an experiment gone wrong and they all look like monkeys in the face double jointed hands and feet, monkey see monkey do.

@Shamyam Descendant are you one of those fat bold losers from the West that are too alpha that they need to go to a third world country to get girls the age of their daughters? Oh my bad they probably don't have any daughters or kids at all since they are too big of a losers. They are too alpha that their emotions were hurt by weak females lol

You have to be an idiot to fly all over to Manila, stay at an expensive hotel, have expensive meals that will cost you minimum 5k just to have girls when you can just go to a madam for fewer money in your home country. Not to mention that is not guaranteed to get action there. And if you want to get married expect all your assets to disappear to her and all her family in less then a year. Happier abroad is the dumbest forum I have seen in my life

Prices in Manila are way more than what's displayed here which includes the rest of the Philippines.U S citizens retired in the Philippines will always pay double for everything no getting around it.I didn't retire in the Philippines not of retirement age yet.But staying for just two months showed me everything is double charged for I s citizens

I have been involved with filipinas in one form or another for more than 30 years. In fact I was married to one for over 30 years. That is until my usefulness came to an end with my advancing age. The stories I could tell about the goings on in the Philippines would fill an encyclopedia.The trouble with a relationship with a filipina is that you can never really be sure what they are thinking; my wife used to surprise me even after 20 years of marriage. The cultural differences are legendary. The truth often has no value; not long after first coming to the Philippines I saw a guy knifed to death at the markets about 10 meters in front of me. Sometime later I was traveling in a jeepny along Roxas Bld and there was a dead girl lying on top of a rubbish heap.If they think that you do not understand tagalog they will insult you to your face and smile at the same time.All prices are 2-3 times the local price. Personally I would forget about living full time there.Just to many ways for things to go pear shaped. Watch the online videos from seasoned people in the know.

All Philippine citizens will be sent back to the Philippines regardless of their status living in the United States. The Philippine government has been making plans behind the United States governments back for sometime now with China and the United States government knows about it. All Philippine citizens including all Philippine government employees are banned for life from entering the United States.

Why are all these comments anonymous…Got no balls to have a name…chicken shts…

I've never visited the Philippines but friends told me they did but I won't disclose their negative experiences while visiting the Philippines which was everything.Since the majority of people refuse to be cordial to each other maybe they should stay at home.

Peace out

Hey, one and all.

Considering how lucky I am to live in such a rather economically advantageous situation in the USA.... Thought i want to share a piece of my luck... by giving out a 100 American dollars to a random needy family living in the Philippines... PROVIDED that they set up their own PayPal account.

I will send this lucky needy family the 100 US dollars ONLY via PayPal. These funds will be sent to their respective PayPal on September 30, 2021.

This act of unselfish generosity happens once a year, each September 30....

First come, first served!!!

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