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NemesisDBA
Joined 2016
Posts: 38

How much are you really living on?

8 years ago

I hear a lot about how people are living off of only $500 or for around $1000-$1500 a month.

What I'm wondering is how much are you actually making it on.

What would be a nice comfortable amount to retire on 2 - 3 - 4 or 5K a month? I'll be retiring in 3 or 4 years so I'm just starting to look into the Philippines. I really like the idea of being in a place that is a lot mellower than the U.S.

We have watched many (a whole lot) of videos on the Philippines on cost of living, but I would rather hear it from someone who isn't trying to make a vlog and have it generate income to make up for lack of funds.

My wife's parents are living on Luzon on around $4,000 a month and they say they don't have to worry about anything at all.

Thanks much

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How much are you really living on?