Expat Guide to Living in Cebu

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Cebu handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Cebu by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Cebu - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Cebu by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Cebu? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Cebu? Help others moving to Cebu by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Cebu with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Cebu, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Cebu. If you are already living in Cebu, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Retiring in Cebu Reports

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Cebu, by filling out our Overseas Retirement report. Below are some of the reports from expats in Cebu:

Retiring in Cebu City, Philippines

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Cebu? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Cebu by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Cebu? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Cebu? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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