I WISH I Knew Before Moving To The Philippines (Copyright Free Content)
Channel: Owl of Asia
Date: 2022-04-11

This video will save you a lot of time and a small fortune. Common mistakes in the Philippines. Moving to the Philippines mistakes. Retirement mistakes in the Philippines.  


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This video will save you a lot of time and a small fortune. Common mistakes in the Philippines. Moving to Philippines mistakes. Retirement mistakes the Philippines.  

When you go to the Philippines, you quickly discover that moving is one of the best decisions. Unfortunately, however, several mistakes are common in the expat community, which can cause difficulties short and long term. So here are my mistakes but, more importantly, my advice to avoid this unpleasantness.


1. Don’t Overpack when moving to the Philippines

If you plan to retire in the Philippines or move full time, you will likely have a long list of items that you will need to take, and even though some of these are essential such as medicine and injections, others such as books and sun cream, are not. 

The Philippines has a fantastic domestic market filled with many different types of products from all over the world. Of course, taking something personally is no problem, but if you are looking to take 100 reusable face masks, earplugs, or any other product, you will easily find them in the Philippines. 

2. Keep SECRET BACKUP CASH when moving to the Philippines

Many people who watch my videos are naturally gifted at money management, but creating a small backup amount is essential if you tend to overspend. Even though the Philippines is a cheap country to live in for most western foreigners, there are also some large expenses. The taxes in the Philippines are on the high end and medical costs can quickly add up for instance.


3. Avoid FOREIGN BANK CARDS when retiring in the Philippines

There is an ATM fee for foreign cards with many mainstream banks, which is 200 pesos. This is just under $4 at today's price. This is one of those classic examples of expenses slipping under the table. Unfortunately, most don't keep a record of ATM fees each month, and if you are using your ATM card from your home country, you may find that the fees can add up to $30 or more in a month. 

4. EATING LIKE A PIG is common as an expat 


So this is a video of me after a few months of living in the Philippines (show pig video) 

What any expat will tell you is that the food costs in the Philippines are low. You can find local Filipino dishes for less than a few dollars, and western food is also much less than back home, so it's easy to get into the pattern of unhealthy eating. Unfortunately, not many bloggers will talk about this topic because it's quite a boring subject for many. But the reality is many expats find themselves with unhealthy eating patterns while living in the Philippines.



5. Be careful of STD / STI 


 So this video has taken an unexpected turn, but here we are. You are probably wondering why this has been mentioned. Prices for medical checks can be very high in the Philippines, especially if you live in the city. More seriously, transmitted diseases are unfortunately common in the Philippines. This is a subject that World Health organizations and the Philippines government have discussed in detail. You will be fine most of the time; just be safe, you know what I mean. 


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