Seniors Retire for 1200 a Month Live in the Philippines

Affordable Retirement in a Tropical Country

Living in the Philippines for 1200 a month? No, it isn't crazy talk. There are thousands of United States retirees living there quite comfortably. Whether you want to live in a bustling city or live in quiet surroundings, the Philippines could be for you. We all know that living in the United States on a $1200 a month pension is tough for a retired Senior Citizen. The cost of medicine and medical care keeps going up and up faster than the cost of living. You read about seniors eating poorly or going without other vital services to pay for their monthly medicine bills. It's tough to live comfortably on such a small amount in your homeland. Well, the good news is that you can live quite well in the Philippine Islands on that kind of money.

Consider retiring to the Philippine Islands. The people of the Philippines are warm and friendly. They have a great value system that is missing in today's fast-paced United States. The Filipinos have more of a family oriented culture than we do in the states. They also show respect for older people. Sure, there is some crime here but it is not as bad as in larger US cities and towns. It is safe to walk at night without fear. Just take normal precautions as you would anywhere and you'll be fine. There are some remote areas that have terrorists, but that is about all. Treat people well and you will get the same in return.

Living in the Philippines is quite cheap. Most of the people there, make $200 a month or less. So for $1200 a month you can live rather well. You can have live in maids for $50 a month or less. They live in a separate part of the house. You pay for their food. It is quite a good deal for you. Maids do the cooking and cleaning and even your shopping. They become more like family than servants. Your maid does lots of valuable chores and interacts with the local populace much better then you could. Good maids make life a lot more pleasant in the Philippines. Your maid will probably save you money through careful shopping. A good maid will make your life easier.