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Retire in Philippines

By Betsy Burlingame

Last updated on Jul 20, 2023

Summary: Retirees are attracted to the Philippines for its low cost of living, friendly locals, and beautiful beaches. The country also offers a wide range of activities and attractions, from hiking and diving to cultural experiences. The weather in the Philippines is generally warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from 75 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (24 to 32 degrees Celsius).

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What is it like to retire in Philippines?

"Cebu has expats, great nightlife, tourism infrastructure, networking, you name it. It is an inexpensive destination that has a broad appeal to visitors. Many new hotels and retail outlets," remarked one retiree in Cebu City.

"Recreation is great for me as I am a swimmer. Nightlife is mostly at Hot Legs bars which offer temptations which are not supportive of my fidelity to my wife. A night out is mostly people watching or a restaurant meal," said a retiree who moved to Prudential Village, Daliao, Davao City, Philippines.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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