Guide to rent a house in the Philippines
I welcome everyone very warmly. A few days ago someone asked me what it takes to stay in the Philippines longer or permanently. I thought it was a nice topic to write about on the blog. It's been a while since the last article was published, what to take with you to the Philippines, which I wrote for those who plan to visit the Philippines on vacation. So now I will write what to do to settle down in the Philippines for longer or for a permanent stay.
You probably already know how to get yourself a visa to the Philippines, so I'm not going to write about it anymore, here I decided to focus on advice on how to find a place to stay, how much it costs to rent a house, where to look for it, and some information from my own experience to help you get started. Frankly speaking, I was looking a little bit on the Internet, if someone has already written about it, but I did not find any useful information. How did it look in my case ? The only thing I found when I came to the island was initially a place, a small hotel, the cheapest one I was looking for on the Internet. We paid 500 pesos for the night, and we were charmed by the very location, by the beach itself. Already on the second day we started asking people, for a house to rent. The more people you ask, the better the chances of finding it. It took a week, and by some people came message , if by any chance we want a two-room house for 5000 pesos per month. We paid a monthly deposit and this is how we moved into the house. Then you can follow our fate on YouTube. I think it is important to have a friendly attitude towards the Filipinos and to talk to them. If there is someone who looks down on others, or is arrogant or sneaky, it will be hard for them to live in the Philippines. Yes, you can't give away right and left - you have to have faith in moderation, but the scout will have a hard time. It is best to blend in with the surroundings, party with them, talk to them. The Filipinos are a very open nation, and love to rumor. Don't make a gossip, to don't be on everyone's lips.
In big cities it is probably easier to find accommodation, but I was only interested in living on a small island, far away from the developed civilization. I've lived in London for so many years that I've had enough of the screaming.
Boarding house
If you plan to come for a few months or more, it is best to rent a house and the end of the language for a guide :) A cool alternative is also boarding house, or student house. You can rent a room for a small amount of money, usually about a thousand to two thousand pesos per month, but you have to remember about Filipino conditions, it is not Polish dormitories! My wife's parents rent rooms on the floor for one thousand five hundred pesos and the conditions are really harsh. If you get a mattress, it is a real success. I'm not talking about air conditioning and so on, Philippine students usually can't afford such things so don't even ask :) As for safety, I have never lost anything in the Philippines, but you have to keep your eyes and ears wide open and not tempt your fate. I would have lied... The first week in Manila they stole my phone, and a year later in Cebu someone opened my backpack when I was walking and my orange socks were missing. Why did these socks remain in my memory? Oh that night I was frozen on the ferry from Cebu to Ormoc. I think I will soon write an article about travelling in the Philippines, because it is a river theme and there is something to write about.
To summarize
To reassume, I would like to pay attention to planning your budget and look to the success. And of course bargain. You are a stuffed wallet for the Filipinos so everything will always be more expensive for you. On the other hand, it is not surprise to see your earnings in the Philippines.
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