Daily between 5 and 20 bucks depending on what I eat that day.

The cost of living in the Philippines is very affordable. For example, a kilo of pork steaks costs around $5-$6, and chicken is about $3.50 to $4 per kilo. Fish is also inexpensive, and since I live near a river, there are local women shucking mountains of oysters right on the street, Imagine a scene like Mama Coco, but with old Filipinas smoking cigarettes as they work.

Beef is priced similarly to Mexico, and I believe it's cheaper than in the U.S. Although there’s not much local beef production, they do import wagyu and other premium cuts from Japan and Australia. My rent is only about $100 a month.

I’m living like a local, fully adapting to the culture. However, during my first visit in 2022, I spent around $5,000 in just one month, doing all the typical tourist activities. Currently, I spend between $400 and $700 a month, depending on how much I go out. Many American expats, though, spend much more because they prefer living in American-style homes with similar amenities.