Is it easy to live in Phillipines?

Question

I want to live in Phillipines? Is it an easy transition? Has anybody got info on this subject?

Answer 1

If you have the money, it is so easy to live anywhere. Philippines is very conducive to Westerners granting Filipinos use English as the medium of instruction and (unlike in the US) most of our signs are in English. The country has everything you need and is very similar to living in the US. But, I suggest you visit the place first before commiting to living there for good.

Answer 2

First what is your status? Better go to the Immigration if you want to stay here. It is located in Manila, near Intramuros.
Life nowadays are getting harder. Even educated people has hard time meeting both ends meet. Meaning shelter, food, electricity, telephone are getting expensive. Many business had closed.
However, life is better here compared to the USA in terms of transportation, cheaper food & rentals. You can live here without owning a car. Jeepneys are everywhere. You can also take the bus, taxis, LRT or MRT, which are both railway transits. If you in the middle class, you can have a maid & a driver. However, quality maids now are harder to find. Some maids now are too lazy. Unlike the generation before. Some maids steal some of your things.

Answer 3

It depends on where you are used to living, what you want to do, and the financial resources you have.

People are very nice and helpful in general, but have a much different perception of time than westerners. If you plan to have a business or need to get things done, this could be a frustrating experience at first. On the otherhand, if you don't get things done, people won't get as uptight about it as they do in the west.

I've been living abroad for 15 years, and this is the best place I've ever lived (including US, Germany, Russia, Nigeria, and the Caribbean).

Answer 4

I would love to tell you that its easy , truth is as withall things you have to work at it . Adapting to a new culture is sometimes a bit of a strain . I am lucky being of multi-cultural birth , and upbringing ,yet still I have had some problems in the Philippines , mostly with the differences with legalities . You may have a wonderful time though , its a gorgeous country with a wonderful people. (govt. is not the greatest though) Also make sure to learn the language , at least to a conversational level . It can be very helpful to speak tagalog .

Answer 5

Life is pretty much simple in the Philippines if you are not an uptight person. Filipino people are generally (take note of the generally here) are kind, hospitable, caring, helpful, generous ... name it. They will go out of their way to make your stay comfortable.

If you intend to invest, i suggest study the environment taking into consideration the political and finacial aspect. But if you are retired and you just want an easy life with your retirement money, Philippines is the place to go. If you hate traffic and city life, try going provincial. Manila is just a flight away anyway.

Answer 6

yes its very easy to lived here in the Phil. because the people here are very kind but make it sure that you have money

Answer 7

Filipino culture is largely a fusion of the indigenous traditions of the Philippines, with the Hispanic and American cultures. It has also been significantly influenced by Chinese, Indonesian and Indian cultures.

The Hispanic influences in Filipino culture are largely derived from the culture of Spain as a result of over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule through Mexico City. These Hispanic influences are most evident in Roman Catholic Church religious festivals. Filipinos hold major festivities known as barrio fiestas to commemorate their patron saints. The most visible Hispanic legacy, is the prevalence of Spanish surnames among Filipinos. This peculiarity, unique among the people of Asia, came as a result of a colonial decree for the systematic distribution of family names and implementation of the Spanish naming system on the inhabitants of the Philippines. A Spanish surname in the Philippines doesn't necessarily denote Hispanic heritage.[citation needed] But there are many other traces of Spanish culture in the country, such as names of countless streets, towns and provinces, which are also named in Spanish. Filipino cuisine is also heavily influenced by Spanish cuisine.

The Chinese influences in Filipino culture are most evident in Filipino cuisine. The prevalence of noodles, known locally as mami, are a testament of the Chinese cuisine. Other Chinese influences include linguistic borrowings and the occasional Chinese derived surnames.[citation needed]

The use of English language in the Philippines is contemporaneous and is America's visible legacy. The most commonly played sport in the Philippines is basketball. There is also a wide "imitation" of American cultural trends, such as the love of fast-food; many street corners boast fast-food outlets. Aside from the American commercial giants such as McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Burger King, and KFC, local fast-food chains have also sprung up, including Goldilocks, Jollibee, Greenwich Pizza, and Chowking. Modern day Filipinos also listen to contemporary American music and watch American movies.

In spite of this, native moral codes, respect of family, veneration of elders, and friendliness, all remain intact. Filipinos honor national heroes whose works and deeds contributed to the shaping of the Filipino nation. José Rizal is the most celebrated ilustrado, a Spanish-speaking reformist visionary whose writings contributed greatly in nurturing a sense of national identity and awareness. His novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo originally written in Spanish, are required readings for Filipino students, and provide vignettes of colonial life under the Spanish rule. They give a sense of Filipino identity and historical continuity. Ninoy Aquino, the charismatic leader against the Marcos dictatorship, is a highly revered martyr of the People Power revolution.[citation needed]

As with many cultures, music and leisure activities are an important aspect of the Filipino society. Various sports are also enjoyed, including boxing, basketball, badminton and billiards being popular games in the country.

Answer 8

no!! it's not easy