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Post by JJJ88 on Oct 8, 2022 18:33:49 GMT 7
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Post by Banjo on Oct 9, 2022 6:56:56 GMT 7
I think that the major cost of living advantage that countries like Thailand and the Philippines have is rent and housing.
Most Thai major cities offer inner city studios and two roomed apartments for as little as $300 a month.
Keep in mind that most apartment are furnished as well.
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Post by nomadic on Oct 9, 2022 21:08:25 GMT 7
Food and drink is what I STILL find amazingly cheap here. 2 small avocados today for 50 cents. 5 big bananas for A$1.00. 6 bottles of drinking water 750 ml for A$1.00. A day in the modern gym for $2.50. No one in their right mind living on a pension only would be still in OZ if only they knew. There'd be a mass exodus if word got out and they knew there was nothing to fear in other countries.
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Post by JJJ88 on Oct 10, 2022 4:33:05 GMT 7
I think that the major cost of living advantage that countries like Thailand and the Philippines have is rent and housing. Most Thai major cities offer inner city studios and two roomed apartments for as little as $300 a month. Keep in mind that most apartment are furnished as well. 4 times that amount in rent back home Banjo |
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Post by JJJ88 on Oct 10, 2022 4:34:41 GMT 7
Food and drink is what I STILL find amazingly cheap here. 2 small avocados today for 50 cents. 5 big bananas for A$1.00. 6 bottles of drinking water 750 ml for A$1.00. A day in the modern gym for $2.50. No one in their right mind living on a pension only would be still in OZ if only they knew. There'd be a mass exodus if word got out and they knew there was nothing to fear in other countries. Heaps cheaper in this part of the world Nomadic |
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Post by JJJ88 on Oct 10, 2022 4:40:26 GMT 7
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Post by ann on Oct 10, 2022 9:23:36 GMT 7
From what Ive been reading many/most countries have tightened their requirements for migrants. Insurance is a necessity, thousands in the bank, guarantee of 6 months rental in arrival etc etc etc. I feel I would not be able to comply with the requirements these days.
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Post by bear on Oct 10, 2022 13:04:34 GMT 7
From what Ive been reading many/most countries have tightened their requirements for migrants. Insurance is a necessity, thousands in the bank, guarantee of 6 months rental in arrival etc etc etc. I feel I would not be able to comply with the requirements these days. While this is true regarding certain countries for actual migrants or long term retirees ann , as tourists to SE Asia things are still fairly relaxed. Although requiring a visa, Vietnam's entry requirements seem to have been relaxed somewhat compared to the previous one month tourist visa. Malaysia, get stamped in for three months visa exempt. Visa on arrival to Thailand gives 30 days that can be extended by another 30 days. In all of the above analogies, it's still cheap and simple travelling. Cheers 🐻 |
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Post by rainyday on Oct 10, 2022 13:34:03 GMT 7
Bear, do you know the visa requirements for the Philippines? Cheers Rainy
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Post by nomadic on Oct 10, 2022 19:52:54 GMT 7
Most of the things I use on that list are even cheaper for me. |
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Post by bear on Oct 11, 2022 4:03:06 GMT 7
Bear, do you know the visa requirements for the Philippines? Cheers Rainy No not really rainyday , though i think you can get thirty days on arrival visa free now, which can be extended for up to sixteen months according to the site I've linked. It aligns with what our members over there have posted previously and perhaps one of them will be kind enough to be specific about the current entry requirements.
Visa Exempt for 30 days, will in future be my preferred way to enter Thailand, with a change of status and extension being done at an immigration office in country. It seems that it may be possible to do similar in the Pines. Cheers 🐻
This link is not to an official government site
From Philippines Melbourne Consular website |
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Post by rainyday on Oct 11, 2022 8:49:54 GMT 7
Thanks for the info Bear.  |
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Post by Banjo on Oct 12, 2022 6:36:16 GMT 7
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Post by JJJ88 on Oct 12, 2022 17:42:31 GMT 7
36 months you can extend your tourist visa for, 6 months at a time is the best way to do it. Here's the tip, When you get off the plane inside NAIA Airport you can get a 6 month visa straight up (if you ask Immigration) there's even a ATM machine nearby if you need the cash to pay for it) no big lines or anything as you would kinda get when going to an Immigration office. It works out to be cheaper. If you do your 36 months here, you have to exit the country unless within that time you wish to upgrade to a retirement visa or if you find the love of your life permanent residency.
Cheers J
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