Philippines: Education

An expat in Santa Rosa City, Philippines appreciates the friendliness of the people, close knit families, low crime and conservative morality of the locals. He finds that merchandise is mostly from China and of the poorest quality (the better products end up in the US!).

An expat living in Surigao City in the Philippines offers advice on the costs of living there, what the people are like and more.

Expats seem to unanimously agree that the best thing about living in the Philippines is the Filipino people. The cost of living is another thing to love. Expats share their tips and experiences living in The Philippines.

We asked expats and searched our forums for recommendations about where to retire in Asia. We pinpointed countries with affordable costs of living and have five great retirement locations. Please add your recommendations in the comments section!

With its low cost of living, beautiful beaches, bustling cities and hot climate, expats have been flocking to the Philippines for years. Here are six of the best places for expats to live in the Philippines.