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andrew-acs · 05-11-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by martialtiger

A good place to visit is Tagaytay. I've only visited so can't vouch for how well it fit for actually living/working from there. Good luck on your trip though and keep us posted.

Tagaytay today is very crowded place. Don't waste your time there.

Axzar · 05-11-2010, 10:41 AM

you can get a decent house for just $200 a month. Makati, Pasig would be appropriate for you. But if you want to live somewhere peaceful, and close to nature, Cebu would be the place for you

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Originally Posted by Barefootsies

Yowsa!

That's cheap!

No, that is someone who has no clue or the price is for a house in the jungle. (not necessarily a bad thing).

http://www.piatnight.com/forums

chupachups · 05-11-2010, 12:09 PM

I would recommend "bacolod" - supposed to be the best overall city to live in, in PH. Also, for those that think you can pickup a nice apt for 1-200 bucks - forget it. I came to the conclusion that really nice apts cost a lot (ph standards) - like 6-700usd per month. The standard is not at all what you might find in f.ex Thailand, though you can rent a cr-ppy place for peanuts. To put it simply - you need ok amounts of money there, and 2-3k per month wont let you live like a king (though well).

Internet is crappy and expensive - like 60bucks for 2mbit, and thats pretty much the best you can get unless you live in very special areas of Manila. To get a 10mbit or so dedicated line for your company costs like 1500usd per month

mineistaken · 05-11-2010, 03:13 PM

I can't believe people saying that 2-3K a month won't do much in there. With 3K you as a single guy can live ok or good in the states.

chupachups · 05-11-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mineistaken

I can't believe people saying that 2-3K a month won't do much in there. With 3K you as a single guy can live ok or good in the states.

You are absolutely right and same goes here or in spain. Personally I also think its fucked up you cant go farther with 2-3k when, I believe, you would live very well for that money in f.ex thailand. Anyways a well, ok, paid pinoy earns like 4-500usd per month so..

fatfoo · 05-11-2010, 05:36 PM

This might be interesting news for you:

May 11, 2010

HIV epidemic may be imminent in the Philippines

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE64A1HG20100511

05-11-2010, 12:09 PM	#53
chupachups Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden/Spain you sum bitch! Posts: 6,576	I would recommend "bacolod" - supposed to be the best overall city to live in, in PH. Also, for those that think you can pickup a nice apt for 1-200 bucks - forget it. I came to the conclusion that really nice apts cost a lot (ph standards) - like 6-700usd per month. The standard is not at all what you might find in f.ex Thailand, though you can rent a cr-ppy place for peanuts. To put it simply - you need ok amounts of money there, and 2-3k per month wont let you live like a king (though well). Internet is crappy and expensive - like 60bucks for 2mbit, and thats pretty much the best you can get unless you live in very special areas of Manila. To get a 10mbit or so dedicated line for your company costs like 1500usd per month __________________

05-11-2010, 05:36 PM	#56
fatfoo ICQ:649699063 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 27,763	This might be interesting news for you: May 11, 2010 HIV epidemic may be imminent in the Philippines http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE64A1HG20100511 __________________ Send me an email: [email protected]

05-11-2010, 03:13 PM	#54
mineistaken See signature :) Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ICQ 363 097 773 Posts: 29,656	I can't believe people saying that 2-3K a month won't do much in there. With 3K you as a single guy can live ok or good in the states.