Moving to the Philippines? The Hidden Costs Nobody Talks About!

Описание: Thinking of moving to the Philippines? 🇵🇭
It’s true—you can find cheap rent, warm weather, and incredible people.
But if you’re not careful, the hidden costs can sneak up fast. 💸

In this video, I break down the unexpected expenses that come with relocating to the Philippines—from your plane ticket to your first grocery haul… and everything in between.

We’ve lived in three different places in Butuan City, and now we're in Cebu City—so this is based on real experiences, not guesswork.
I’m not a relocation expert—just someone who’s been there, done that, and wants to help you avoid a few surprises.

Topics I cover:
✈️ Travel and short-term stays
🏠 Deposits, rentals, and settling in
🧻 Household basics and setup costs
📶 SIM cards, transportation, and more

💡 DYOR (Do Your Own Research) is key!
Before our move, we followed channels like:

Amazing Philippines

Monkey Explores

PH Dot Net
...and watched videos from the exact areas we were considering.

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00:00 Introduction
00:35 Who is Lumpialife?
01:02 The Costs of MOVING to the Philippines.
01:40 Thunder & Lightning
02:37 Airfare
03:22 Visa Fees
03:36 Do Your Own Research
04:07 Baggage Fees
04:19 Balikbayan Box
04:52 Temporary Stay
05:51 Looking for a rental
06:07 DEPOSITS
06:49 Figure out your budget
07:34 Can you live in the Province?
08:26 Let's eat!
09:21 The essentials...
10:13 Grocery Shopping
10:57 Transportation
11:37 Laundry
12:19 Phone Plan
13:05 DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!!
13:36 YouTube Survival Guide
14:08 Wishing YOU Good Luck!
14:42 That's a wrap!!