13 shocking disadvantages of living in the philippines as a foreigner (Copyright Free Content)
Channel: Owl of Asia
Date: 2022-07-03

Interestingly there are many advantages and disadvantages of living in the Philippines today. Now, You know how much I love the Philippines. This week I spent my time investigating across the Internet and looking at reasons not to live in the Philippines as a foreigner. So I will share with you the negative of what expats are saying & what Filipinos say about life in the Philippines! 

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08:03 - Disadvantages of the Philippines 

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1. Scams Are Everywhere 

Scams are everywhere in the Philippines, and scammers do not discriminate. Scammers have been known to target local Filipinos as well as foreign visitors. One comment mentioned that you can even find certain scamming schools. 

2. Crab Mentality 

During the early stages of setting up a business, I spoke to many Filipinos about the culture of the Philippines to learn about issues concerning my customers that I wouldn't necessarily read about online…

The conversations took many turns along the way, but one local informed me of the crab mentality across the country, which is one reason why she hated living in the Philippines.

She mentioned that many people's attitudes work like crabs' pincers. In other words, people are trying to bring others down. Since then, many have confirmed this option over the years, and it's something to consider when you look to get involved with the community and start a new life. 
3. Money Is Power 

One commenter, a local citizen, spoke about the unfairness of having wealth in the Philippines. The concept is that if you have money, you can get away with a lot, and you will lose if you are going against someone with money. 


4. The Food Is Super Unhealthy 

Research confirms that MSG and other products are commonly added to Filipino cuisine. In addition, high processed sugary foods and fried foods are very common in restaurants and street food venues. 

5. The Risks Of Natural Disasters Are Real 

Over the years, the Philippines has been known to suffer some devastating disasters. Due to the geographical location of the Philippines, certain areas and islands are more prone than others. 

Natural disasters are a safety concern for many expats living in the Philippines and are a disadvantage when living in the Philippines long term.  Its very common to experience flooding and earthquakes while in the Phhilippines.

6. In Remote Areas, You Will Be Stared At 

For some, one disadvantage of living in the Philippines is the feeling of being different. Interestingly this tends to be more remote areas, In all fairness I don't believe this is a big reason not to live in the Philippines but it is something to keep at the back of your mind if you are going off road. 

7. The Wifi Can Make You Angry 

There have been improvements in the Internet infrastructure over the years in the Philippines; however, many areas are still known to have slow internet. This is certainly a disadvantage of living in the Philippines as a foreigner if you rely on the Internet for work.

8. The Traffic Is On Another Level 

Manila is not the only area in the Philippines suffering from serious traffic problems.

So when you are trying to find a home, it is recommended to choose a place near your most visited establishments when moving to a busy city.

9. Air Pollution Is A Real Problem

. Air pollution is a noticeable problem in the Philippines for expats,


10. Some Areas Are Lacking Appropriate Waste Management Services
One of the first disadvantages in the Philippines for first-timers is the uncleanliness of certain areas.

11. Mass Poverty 

Statistically, crime and other negative outcomes are commonly associated with poverty and this is one disadvantage of living in the Philippines for some. Unfortunately, Manila is an example of mass poverty in the Philippines, and it is not uncommon to see homeless families and children on the streets, which is extremely heartbreaking.

12. Crazy High Tax

. These include - corporation, personal, and capital gains taxes. 
Comparing the different tax rates across South East Asia, the Philippines is far from the cheapest tax rates for foreigners, which can be a huge disadvantage for moving to the Philippines as an expat investor or business owner. 

13. There Are Many Issues Within The Government 

This is a vdieo about - Reasons Not To Live In The Philippines, Disadvantages Of Living In The Philippines and why some expats say - I Hate Living In The Philippines 
 

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