Answered2 years ago
Is it true that your money goes further in the Philippines compared to Thailand?
Did anyone notice you get more your money by going to the Phillipines than Thailand?
Answer summary
The discussion primarily revolves around the cost of living in Thailand versus the Philippines, with various commenters providing contrasting opinions. Some argue that the Philippines offers better value for UK pensioners due to annual pension increases, while others assert that Thailand generally has lower costs for accommodation, food, and services. The conversation highlights the subjective nature of evaluating living costs based on individual experiences, preferences, and specific locations within each country.
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Tony *************
Live there
Tony *************
Yeah
Leslie *******
It is more expensive, And more dangerous to. And not safe whit them law, many crook .😲🤑😠
ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน *********
Both are great just depends if you got a small one or a big one😂😂😂😂
Tahir ******
Thailand is absolutely amazing Philippines is a waste of money. My experience
T ****************
“Get more money” ?
Tommi ********
The hustlers and ripoff artists are overwhelming and annoying in The Philippines.
Nigel ***********
Been to the Philippines twice absolutely won’t go back been to Thailand 11 times going again end of the year 🤩😅
David ********
1. Got good cash reserves, steady income, like going to islands, long term wifey type girlfriends, owning and driving your own car, cook your own food, solo introvert type without needing anyone, prefer speaking only English = Philippines 😎
2. No steady income (maybe like hustle or work), no big cash reserves, short term girlfriends, prefer public transport to driving, prefer eating out to cooking, extrovert like interacting with people, speak more than one language = Thailand 😎
Simply stated the Philippines is 10 years behind Thailand economically but Thailand is 10 years behind the Philippines politically.
Exact same Apple 14' MacBook Pro M3 Max 36GB 1TB prices:
Thailand (122,000 baht = £2774)
Philippines (202,000 php = £2774)
UK (£3299)
USA ($3199 = £2452)
2. No steady income (maybe like hustle or work), no big cash reserves, short term girlfriends, prefer public transport to driving, prefer eating out to cooking, extrovert like interacting with people, speak more than one language = Thailand 😎
Simply stated the Philippines is 10 years behind Thailand economically but Thailand is 10 years behind the Philippines politically.
Exact same Apple 14' MacBook Pro M3 Max 36GB 1TB prices:
Thailand (122,000 baht = £2774)
Philippines (202,000 php = £2774)
UK (£3299)
USA ($3199 = £2452)
Andy ********
If you go to Vietnam you will get millions more
Adam ******
$1 =
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PHP *****
Thb
Ian *****
Nope, disagree. Food in PH is poor overall, and if you want decent food it's is very expensive. You get more Pesos per dollar, but get less for your money .
James *********
OP@Ian ****
agree to disagree?
Michael *********
Cambodia 25 -50cents for a beer ! 1 yr retirement visa less than $300 and Thailand is next door easy access
Michael *********
Just like in Thailand and the Philippines signs in English in the big city’s big plus they except the US dollar as currency
Tobben ********
Something is cheaper,something are more expensive. Tings that are cheap in Thailand can be idioticly expensive in Philippines because it needs to be imported . It also depends where in the country you buy it ! I was in Boracay and experiensed extreme high prices for everything. The more tourists,the higher prices...
Jojo **********************
100 Thai bath is around 165 Phil.pesos but it is more Cheaper to live in Thailand, from room, food,gas, water and electricy, including internet
Jørgen ********
too expensive to go to Philippines every time you want to go shopping :)
Nick ***********
💤
Michael ***********
Thailand has better toilets
Michael ***********
I’m so confused by these comments. !!!
Kenny ******************
Less expensive for qualifty housing, food, public transportation, and set costs wtih medical. Doctors work in the hospitals and their fees are set by law. In Philppines, their fees are unknown until you seek service, and most don't take credit/debit cards. Unlike in Thailand, their fees are separate from the hospital bill. They don't bill directly with insurance companies. You pay up front. You pay for medicines as an outpatient before the nurse will administer them such as injections, IV treatment. An abundance of ATMs, always working, never empty. Security is such an issue in the Philippines in that anyplace which has cash transactions of any great value, has armed guards. Banks, shopping malls inspect bags, When was the last time your bag was checked in Thailand. When was the last time you were questioned at the entrance door to a bank as to what your purpose was of entering the bank?
Greta *****
You're a genius! I reckon you're desined to right a self help book! You'll be a millionaire! Especially if you do it in Vietnam and have $100...
Edgar ************
Philippines is more expensive than thailand for everything.
Greta *****
If you go to Vietnam you can be a millionaire as soon as you exchange $100! 💰
Aaron ******
Hard disagree.
Apples to apples Thailand is cheaper than PH in most things.
And I spend far more time in PH than TH. This isn’t a fan boy thing this is just reality.
Ask any OFW in Thailand. They come to work in Thailand for better wages and cheaper costs. Allows them to send more money to their families.
Apples to apples Thailand is cheaper than PH in most things.
And I spend far more time in PH than TH. This isn’t a fan boy thing this is just reality.
Ask any OFW in Thailand. They come to work in Thailand for better wages and cheaper costs. Allows them to send more money to their families.
Kurt *****
Depends, if you end up needing medical care in Thailand, they will charge you 10x the price than the locals.
John ********
Coz there nothing to do there
Jason ********
Try Vietnam...the absolute best👍🏻
Ryan ********
It seems tastebuds are universal lol
David ***********
A lot more
Dave *********
The cost of living is up to how much you want to spend or able too
Symon *********
Accomodation, food, electric, water, internet, taxis etc all more expensive in Philippines.
Ian *********
@Symon ********
not so.!! internet as been free in all places ive visited .food very cheap. ,taxis cheap using grab .maybe u just been major citys where it is more expensive ,ive taken many taxis there and they defo cheaper than phuket lol.but yes north thailand the taxis are cheap .Symon *********
@Ian ********
. So how much per month do you pay if you want to get internet in your condo for 12 months? Taxi from manilla to angeles city and taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya....similar distance. What's the price comparison? Check it out then get back to me.Ian *********
never been a taxi manila to angeles ,or bkk to pattaya .taxi phuket airport to rawai .800-1000bht. cebu mactan to my condo was 300 pesso (181bht ). i never took any long distance taxis in phils.in palawan taxi to the robinsons was 100 pesso . taxi rawai to chalong about same distance is 300 bhat .so yep phils is cheaper .but like i said when im in north thailand the tuk tuks and taxis are seriously cheaper there than the south . in udon its just 60 bhat to go most places i go .taxi to airport is 200 bhat .its all to do with where u are . and also which servis u use , in phils u get several offers for taxis on grab .
Rei ***********
Because Thailand has more beautiful ladies and "no money,no honey"
David *********
Did you also know the food is crap in the Philippines and shocking hospitals
Neale *********
@David ********
totally agree, the most boring bland crappy food I ever ate anywhere in the world, and believe me I've travelled a lot in my life.
Mike *****
PH is beautiful but unless you live there on a 12 month lease, it's much more expensive to visit for a few weeks. The food is terrible.
Jx ******
Try Vietnam, your mind will be blown with how cheap it is compared to both.
Baz *********
Every country has different currency exchange rates ..
Depends on what you exchange into Thailand Baht
Depends on what you exchange into Thailand Baht
Zeki ********
I prefer Thailand over Philippines on several different aspects, people in Thailand very friendly & respectful, and helpful, Hotels food condos and so on cheaper than Philippines.
Mark ********
I bet the op is sorry he/them/they even asked😂
Randy ******
It is more fun in the Philippines!
Neale *********
@Randy *****
is it hell!!Ian *********
Sounds to me like a lot the people commenting on this one ain't actually been there .it is cheaper than thailand.yep some hotels are expensive in the city's but I found it easy in Cebu to rent a condo for a week for £100. On air b n b.beer deffo cheaper.food depends on what u want eat .I did see some 1 comment can't find decent food.lol.i was spoiled for choice and very reasonable.jap food ,Italian etc.and it was cheap.in palawan could find a room £10 up on air b n b.loved it.wasnt impressed with cebu but then it's a big city and a lot poor people.
Alma ***************
Mike *****
@Ian ********
Been there. Stayed in Cebu for over 2 weeks, few days in Manila and surrounding area. Accommodation costs were about 3-4x higher than in Thailand for poorer quality accommodations.Ian *********
@Mike ****
shure it easy to find a expensive hotel lol.but there are cheap ones too .my advice try air b n b. great deals to be had . yes a standard hotel near airport was £25 .and wasnt impressed ,but all my private stays including the condo at £99 a wk in cebu near the it park was nice. swimming pool and gym too .i never had 1 expensive meal in my whole trip but then i aint daft enough to go an expensive restaurant .i ate and stayed very reasonable especially in palawan in peurto princess .was a great stay loved it there .heading back this coming feb.the only downside is the weather when they get those big storms .and its easier to stay long time .love thailand been going 27 years but they making it harder and harder to stay there or visit long time. this latest tax collecting will most likely see many ex pats go,
Woodberry *******
The quality of life is better. If you tried to duplicate it in the Philippines it would be more expensive. My first day in a Airbnb I spent 600 for a week to live in a place with no water pressure and cold water 😂 I hated Manila
Alma ***************
@Woodberry ******
I can agree..air bnbs in the Philippines are sketchy..broken tap, cockroaches, broken bath, etc..and no one takes responsibility ..I once left sticky notes on almost everything in that unit to tell then what's wrong..never heard from themWoodberry *******
I would say Thailand cheaper
Li ****
Not when social risk & enviroment risk are added
Dave *****************************
Cost of living 9.6% cheaper in the Philippines using major cities as a comparison
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Mike *****
@Dave ****************************
I think this is referring to 'living costs' meaning a 12 month rental lease option. For travelers who visit for a few weeks, the cost for accomodations are much higher than in Thailand and you get poorer quality in PH for that higher price.Dave *****************************
@Mike ****
you think? Well here are the hard facts. No argument.Dave *****************************
Cost of Living in Manila is 9.3% lower than in Bangkok (without rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Manila is 9.0% lower than in Bangkok
Rent Prices in Manila are 8.0% lower than in Bangkok
Restaurant Prices in Manila are 12.6% higher than in Bangkok
Groceries Prices in Manila are 10.0% lower than in Bangkok
Cost of Living Including Rent in Manila is 9.0% lower than in Bangkok
Rent Prices in Manila are 8.0% lower than in Bangkok
Restaurant Prices in Manila are 12.6% higher than in Bangkok
Groceries Prices in Manila are 10.0% lower than in Bangkok
Bob *******
I spend a lot of my time in Phuket which some say is expensive but trust me, Cebu and Moalboal where I am currently is far more expensive than Phuket in all aspects also the roads and environment are 3 Rd world and not much worth seeing in these areas , whole area is slum like full of beggars , I feel sorry for the people living here and can not understand how they can afford to live . Phuket and Thailand much better in all aspects along with Vietnam where I have recently visited . Apparently the Provinces and islands in the Philippines are more affordable, too easy to stick to Thailand ,that ticks all the boxes .
Alma ***************
@Bob ******
apparently you stayed in a very luxurious resort in Moalboal..been there with my kids for a week.got the whole resort for ourselves without breaking my bank..local market to buy everyday necessities is ok for low budget..so it depends where you stay..Bob *******
@Alma **************
Where I stayed not luxurious resort , older resort with dated facilities, ok but definitely not high end , area not perfect I would not stay here again , long way from beach and needed to hire motor bike to get around to go restaurants and shopping etc. options for food very limited and very expensive in my opinion compared to Thailand which the question asked about , condition of the roads everywhere I have been on are poorly maintained with pot holes everywhere like a 3 Rd world country . The roads in Phuket have been recently been resurfaced in most main areas of Phuket and currently being done to a high standard , better than Australia. I stay in Rawai ,Phuket, Thailand and know what I am talking about , I can not see myself coming back to the Philippines for many reasons , one being the poor roads , cost of food and accommodation , variation of exchange rates of up to 30 % from money changers etc.Sri ***
Phillipines is cheaper than Thailand
Beautiful islands el Nido, Boracay, cebu and others
Hotels are cheap
People are nice
They speak good English
It can be destination for better islands
Beautiful islands el Nido, Boracay, cebu and others
Hotels are cheap
People are nice
They speak good English
It can be destination for better islands
Randy ******
@Sri **
Pinays more beautiful and friendlier than ThaisSri ***
@Randy *****
thais are getting more commercial, beer is 240 bhat which is 8$ not cheap, food not cheap tooRandy ******
@Sri **
Pinays aren’t obsessed about a certain ‘rubber ‘as the ThaisSri ***
@Symon ********
enjoy your happy hours beers,Symon *********
@Sri **
. Only this one is happy hour. Rest are all the time. Show me where you are paying 250 for a bottled beer.Symon *********
@Sri **
. Outside happy hour it's only 20 to 30 baht more.Sri ***
@Symon ********
we go to bar only those hours or we go when we want to have fun as per our convinience, happy hours every where but those are odd hours most of the time we go at night after 9 or 10pmPrice is not just happy hours, regular price anytime we go
Sri ***
@Joseph ***
it’s not overpaying, we pay their menu price and every customer pay same at that restaurant Indian restaurants 180bhat beer
Koh Soan road -100-120bhat beer
All depends where you go
Sri ***
@Symon ********
not sure where you buy for 100bhat, it might be in small pubs and sports bar. I’m talking about in bangkok which is little expensive then other placesSri ***
@Symon ********
many times, none of clubs has less than 250bhat for beer and even in good restaurants Small sports bar it’s 120-150bhat
Street vendors sit out areas may be around 60-80 bhat
Joseph ****
@Sri **
You're overpaying.Symon *********
@Sri **
. Have you actually been to Thailand. I rarely pay more than 100 baht for a beer.Sri ***
@Symon ********
not sure where u go, none of restaurants and pubs are less than 240-350bhatSymon *********
@Sri **
. Where do you pay 240? I pay *****
. Accomodation is way cheaper in Thailand on a like for like basis.
Rob **********
What a great strategy. You probably get 14,000 rupees in Bali. You are a millionaire for a just few dollars.
Phil *******
The big advantage for UK state pensioners is that you get annual pension increases in the Philippines. In Thailand UK pensions are frozen and you receive no increases. Totally unfair.
Bob **********
Big difference in countries if that matters
Man ****
Sorry, but the Phillipines are much cheaper... streetfood ~ 15thb
Developement is similar to Laos.
Developement is similar to Laos.
Peter **********
Try Philippines, get mugged, burglared and whatnot, and then be happy that the cost of living is lowest.
…or…
Try Thailand, enjoy low cost of living and enjoy how they try to haggle you out of your money, with which a smart person can deal, and feel perfectly safe.
Your choice. I’d say that for those with an IQ below 100 (not meaning anything personal to you - sorry if that seems so) Philippines is a good choice. Those above 100 would likely prefer Thailand.
Now, before anyone gets upset, there are plenty other reasons to prefer one or the other country, but if money is your only motivation then imho Thailand is the better choice between the two.
…or…
Try Thailand, enjoy low cost of living and enjoy how they try to haggle you out of your money, with which a smart person can deal, and feel perfectly safe.
Your choice. I’d say that for those with an IQ below 100 (not meaning anything personal to you - sorry if that seems so) Philippines is a good choice. Those above 100 would likely prefer Thailand.
Now, before anyone gets upset, there are plenty other reasons to prefer one or the other country, but if money is your only motivation then imho Thailand is the better choice between the two.
Chris ******
@Peter *********
I agree ,but your arrogance is hilarious. 🤡Peter **********
Jae *****
No offence, but The Philippines doesn't seem quality as Thailand.
Simon ********
Philippines probably worst value country in Asia, especially for accommodation. Thailand much Morecambe expensive than before but much better value.
Jon ********
That’s an absurd statement as banks would be going crazy doing arbitrage
Ricky ********
Thailand is cheaper. Accommodation costs less, food costs less and both are better quality. I think alcohol costs more in thailand but that doesn’t affect me.
Phil ******
@Ricky *******
food is much better too
Murray *******
The phillipinis is very backward compared to Thailand, definitely not cheaper, very limited food choices. Hotels more expensive etc etc
Lokho ********
Haha that would be nice huh
Traveling and get money 😂
Traveling and get money 😂
Rick *********
PI seems more expensive than Thailand.
Marty *********
Long term visas are cheaper. That’s about it . . .
Jim ***********
@Marty ********
and San Miguel. Everything else inferior to ThailandTommi ********
The hustle in the Philippines is relentless, annoying, rude, etc, etc
Jim ***********
Philippines more expensive
Greg ************
You’re right in most cases, however the big equalisers are Property Rental, Electronics costs and as
But yes, general day-to-day living costs, and employment (hiring local workers) for example, you get a lot more bang for your buck.
@Li**
mentioned Restaurant Food and Imported Groceries… They are generally higher in the Philippines.But yes, general day-to-day living costs, and employment (hiring local workers) for example, you get a lot more bang for your buck.
Paul ******************
My average monthly water bill in Thailand is around £1.50 a month (in UK currency) average water bill in the UK can be as high as £100 a month. Philippines can do better than Thailand with things like water bills? Restaurant costs? Taxis? I got hustled by a taxi driver in Manila. Hotels are definitely expensive. I was happy to return to Thailand, where it’s not too ‘Americanized” also.
Alma ***************
@Paul *****************
I agree with you ..only advantage is language..
Paul ********
@Paul *****************
That's what the Americans have done to the Philippines and what they will do to Thailand with this current invasion of the disciples of the clueless you tubers/ vloggers.James *********
OP@Paul *******
Not just Americans, Brits, Aussies, Japanese, S. Koreans have played their roles as business owners and investors in the large hotels.Paul ******************
@Paul *******
Chinese tourists have more of an influence on Thailand than American touristsPaul ******************
@Paul *******
TruePaul ********
@Paul *****************
but they spend fcuk all. I deal and work with them. It's only the wealthy that spend not the hordes of cheap Chinese tour groups.
Jared *********
No... you actually get less in Philippines for same amount of money. The only thing cheaper (in some areas) are the fees from the girls
The same quality of a condo costs more, restaurants cost more, and you never know if anything will work that day or not. "Sorry sirrrr, not abailable" is the phrase you will constantly.
If you compare apples to apples you get more for your money in TH. Been there done that
The same quality of a condo costs more, restaurants cost more, and you never know if anything will work that day or not. "Sorry sirrrr, not abailable" is the phrase you will constantly.
If you compare apples to apples you get more for your money in TH. Been there done that
Bill *********
Phillipines blows
Frank **********
How long are pieces of string? Apples and oranges, etc etc
Garry ********
@Frank *********
the length of the string is twice half its length 🤣🤣
Shane ******
I think average living your money will go further in Philippines. But I don't think the sacrifice is worth it.
David **********
always have
John **********
Please stay in the Phillipines.
Phil ******
@John *********
he's in the US ATM.
Gordon *********
20 years behind Thailand
Byron **********
@Gordon ********
at least lol.
Graham *******
but not income tax unlike Thailand
Chaz *********
Graham *******
@Chaz ********
what?
Sue **********
@Graham ******
Well up to now nobody is paying tax from foreign income, if this really would be implemented it would take years to execute the new law, so just relax. And those few countries left without taxing are following now…Graham *******
@Sue *********
there are NO new laws. Your first tax payment is due march 2025. You became liable to Thai income tas as of 1st jan 2024. But, as of 8th October 2024: The Half-Year Tax Filing Deadline is Fast Approaching... Do You Need to File a PND94?This only applies to certain types of income. The two most common cases we assist with are:
Those with Thai rental income.
Those who have been in Thailand for 180 days or more and have remitted (transferred) overseas rental property income to Thailand.
Other situations that may require filing include:
Working as an individual contractor.
Income from a liberal profession.
Running a business, commerce, agriculture, or transport.
Steven ********
Hotels there are very expensive
Jarek ************
As in what? Shit food, average overpriced accommodations, unreliable and slow internet?
Ling *****
@Jarek ***********
I know where you are coming from. When I was there last I saw a sign in McDonald's saying tomatoes and lettuce salad and when I ordered it they said sorry sir no more tomatoes left. I have never ever heard that anywhere else in the world. Why is there so little salads around?
Curt ********
I have been Living in BKK for over 2 years and am surprised how more expensive it is in general. BUT, Lazada is great!
Milan *********************
@Curt *******
: bkk is very expensiveLing *****
Everything is more expensive in the Philippines, especially food in restaurants and hotels, so there is no advantage of "getting more".
Scott *********
Thailand is cheaper except beer is cheaper in the Philippines.
Jim ************
Plus you save cash on food- it's horrible so you don't want to eat.
Christian ********
In Phillipines you have no privacy every where people near you, in Thailand with car had no privacy about every where motorbikes near you
Phil ******
@James ********
post your source pleaseJames *********
OPGoogle
1 USD is 55.9536 PHP
1 USD is 33.77 Thai Baht
This is only for exchange rate
1 USD is 55.9536 PHP
1 USD is 33.77 Thai Baht
This is only for exchange rate
David *******
@James ********
genius. Try Vietnam and Cambodia you'll get millions for a dollar but it's meaningless. The question is how far will your dollars go in each place. Philippines is cheaper for medicines and tinned meats （eg spam and luncheon meat） however in philippines rents are higher...hotels more expensive...food and transportation more expensive. Thailand girls are more expensive so best bring a filipina lolPhil ******
@James ********
ok if thats the only indicator you are working on then there's alot for you to learn. Cost of living is higher.Good luck in the Philippines.
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Phil ******
@James ********
also this guys lived in Bangkok and also the Philippines. He's about to marry his Philippines girlfriend.Shes loving it in Bangkok and considering living here..... look st the price of the thai noodles.
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Phil ******
@James ********
have a look at the utube videos. These guys settled in Turtle beach. American pays ฿6000 pm I'm in Bangkok paying ฿4000 pm.Tim pays ฿7000 pm. They live opp the beach and I'm in a low rise green area although our appt is on the 11th floor. All have aircon too.
James *********
OP@Phil *****
I completely agree. Its cheaper than Europe, S. Korea, Japan, Singapore, Bahamas, Canada and all the non third world countries.Phil ******
@James ********
ok. Um read a link I posted. But both are cheaper by far than the US.Now agreed if you wish to settle in any country the tourist spots are the last place to settle.
This guy rents a house for ฿6000 pm. Its on the beach.
His good friend moved up to Turtle beach and lives there too.
He's renting 4 beach houses to Tourists. He's the utube channels.
@Steve ******
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@Tim *******
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James *********
OP@Phil *****
Not really been to PI several times. Dad retired there and has a Filipino wife. The touristy spots are horrible and expensive, but you get away from the Westernized and chain places, I found it to be great. I am continuing to learn, so there is that. I am not a know-it-all or a keyboard warrior.
Manfred ******
Really, money amount is the same but acquisition power is very different
Your dollar buys even more in Sri Lanka and Afghanistan
Have fun there.
Your dollar buys even more in Sri Lanka and Afghanistan
Have fun there.
Blade ********
@Man****
Sri Lanka is an expensive third world shithole country. 😅
John *********
@Blade *******
Really its the most Beautiful place i have ever visited,depends what you want i suppose😎Blade ********
@Jo**
it's India in expensive and with a lot worse food. Nothing like Thailand there. 😅John *********
@Blade *******
yes there has always been scammers there but it is a very Beautiful country as is ThailandBlade ********
@Jo**
or when I guess. 😅 I guess you were there before the economic crisis that made many many locals to scammers. 😅Zeki ********
@Manfred *****
Afghanistan ? yeah you can lots of fun with Taliban militants
Jackson *******
@Zeki *******
Canada the most friendly country in the world.Jackson *******
@Zeki *******
so do I. I’m in the Philippines but looking at Thailand 🇹🇭Zeki ********
@Jackson ******
I've got arthritis love the weather here in Thailand.
Sk **********
@Zeki *******
Its a myth, Its a beautiful country with friendly people , you will get best hospitality of your life , not like white people’s countries.Zeki ********
@Sk *********
No thanks wouldn't visit even if I'm paid to.James *******
@Charles **************
you can save money but it wont increase it (you dummy).
Kev *********
@James ******
Actually James, for UK pensioners, going to the Philippinnes WILL increase your money! UK has no reciprocal pension agreement with Thailand which means your pension is frozen when you leave UK. If you retire in Philippines you receive annual state pension increases.
John ********
@Kev ********
is that what drives your life?Kev *********
@John *******
no John it doesn't drive my life. You called Chales Grendreau III a dummy so I just put you straight on your inaccurate post.James *******
REMAINING in the Philippines MAY see your pension increase more than Thailand but there are ways around that anyway.
James *******
So leaving the UK at the same time the pension would be identical. Thanks for swinging by.
Nom *******
@James ******
why wouldn't you invest itJames *******
@Nom ******
I alway invest Nom Nom Nom
Joey ***********
You mean the exchange rate? Yes, but it's more expensive in the Phils.
Alma ***************
@Joey **********
true..and there is no stable commodity price..if you go to a market vendors price their commodities as they wish..here in Thailand, 20baht is always 20baht..Joey ***********
@Alma **************
Correct.
Russell *******
I thought Thailand was cheaper 🤔
Lincoln *******
@Russell ******
depends on where and what you're spending your money on.
Stephen ******
@Lincoln ******
minge 🤷Lincoln *******
@Stephen *****
similar price then I'd say 😅Jim ***********
@Russell ******
it isJames *******
Wrong, money cannot increase by a destination change.
VP *********
@James ******
go to Philippines if you want to get richer 😂James *******
@VP ********
exactly!
Scott ***************
@James ******
Looks like someone doesnt understand purchasing power parity.
Michel *************
@Scott **************
correct 💯James *******
@Scott **************
thats bang for your buck not an increase in the money you hold. Looks like you don't understand English.James *******
@Scott **************
I think most people get that pal, however most people also get that i'm taking the piss out of the poorly written post FFS.Scott ***************
@Rob ********
I know what he said
Rob *********
@Scott **************
not what he said.Scott ***************
@James ******
lmao. Your money is worth more in some countries and less in other. Its not rocket science.
Dave ********
Depends on the exchange rate and the value of the currency in the country concerned, so..............., yes there will be a difference.
David **********
@James ******
It’s so hard to decide. Do you want instructions?James *******
@David *********
yes, how can I turn 10 dollars into 100 dollars by going to the Philipines?Rob *********
@Charles **************
maybe if you could write or think above fifth grade level?James *******
@Charles **************
yes he is asking if we knew that going to Philipines would see us get more money, I didn't know that. That's obviously different to getting more for your money so i'm intrigued as where the free money is coming from.
Charles ***************
@James ******
Do you want me to explain this to you really ? Are that slow? Did you understand what the post was asking? I don't think you doDavid **********
I’ve been to both and strongly suggest Thailand, modern structure, modern hospitals $300 condos by the beach as opposed to roosters brownouts and cinderblock houses
Charles ***************
@James ******
yes it can dummyRob *********
@Charles **************
nope. I flew to the Philippines with 823$. Counted it the next day, still the same. Logged into my bank, all the balances still the same.
Robert ********
@Charles **************
I think the phrase is ‘more for your money’
Ralph *******
@Charles **************
So, you go to Thailand, exchange US$ for Thai baht. Then go to Philippines and exchange US$ for Thai baht and get more for the same amount of dollars?I think that’s unlikely.
Ralph *******
@Charles **************
US$ to Thai baht has only 1 exchange rate. The only thing that may change by location are the fees they charge.Peter **********
@Charles **************
Try Vietnam. You’ll have millions of retirement allowance. 🤣Charles ***************
@Ralph ******
it had to do with the exchange rate . Google itActivity
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