Thinking About Retiring in the Philippines? Watch This First (2026)

Are you thinking about retiring in the Philippines? After living in the Philippines for more than 16 years, I've seen why so many retirees from the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK choose to make the Philippines their home. In this video, I cover the advantages, challenges, healthcare, visas, cost of living, typhoons, the best places to live and what you should know before making the move. Whether you're looking for a lower cost of living, tropical weather, beautiful beaches or a better retirement lifestyle, this video will help you decide if the Philippines is right for you. 📍Topics Covered: ✅ Cost of Living ✅ Healthcare ✅ Visas ✅ Safety ✅ Typhoons & Weather ✅ Best Places to Live ✅ Pros & Cons of Retirement ✅ What Most Retirees Wish They Knew If you're considering retiring in the Philippines, let me know in the comments where you're from and what attracts you most about living here. 👍 If you found this helpful, please like and subscribe for more videos about expat life, retirement, travel and property in the Philippines. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Why Retire in the Philippines? 02:20 Cost of Living 04:00 Healthcare 06:00 The Downsides 07:10 Best Places to Live 08:10 Final Thoughts 09:50 What's Next? 🎥 Gear & Tech DJI Osmo Pocket 4 creator combo https://link.amazon/B03gB2hyd DJI Mic Mini 2 https://link.amazon/B0doPdaqh DJI Mini 3 (DJI RC) Drone https://link.amazon/B0gnF0yqv Travel Insurance I use: 👉 SafetyWing: https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=2... 📱 Travel eSIM: 👉 YeSim: https://yesim.tpm.li/ROpujdKj 💳 Travel Banking (What I Use): Revolut Metal: Join me and over 70 million users who love Revolut. Sign up with my link below: https://revolut.com/referral/?referra... Good exchange rates, app control, many freebies, and extra security when travelling. Better than Wise! (These are affiliate links — I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect & Support 👋 One-on-One Chat Book a 60-minute consultation: [email protected] 📷 Privacy Notice Videos are filmed in public places. I follow NPC privacy guidelines for ethical data handling. If you appear in a video and wish to be blurred or removed, contact: [email protected]