Quick Tour of Our Apartment in Cebu City, Philippines

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1. I envy you man

   1. Definitely, only one bed, perfect 🙂

   2. i am very lucky, very blessed.

2. how much

   1. @Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea 45 to 50k your talking about short rentals on Airbnb ??? surely

   2. Mr s zee… the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

      I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

3. Hi Reekay ! May I ask how much u pay in rent ? Thx

   1. Yeah not that much of a savings over USA once you consider what your giving up and gaining.

   2. @Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea Wow so 45k to 51k is the norm now for a decent place? It really is getting more expensive there it seems. That’s a U.S. price really except in Cali or NYC.

   3. Charles Moore… the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

      I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

4. Sorry asked in last video how much is it per month. Thanks I’m going Cebu later this year

   1. Price is pretty high up there considering the studio is pretty small. However, you are in the city. Good to know about the price. I’m planning to get my 1 BR house in Dauis, Panglao Bohol for rent when inhead back to Cali after all these craziness. Take care guys.

   2. Stan… the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

      I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

5. What is the rent plus utilities? Thanks

   1. @Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea Copy and paste this reply a lot I see. Was going to ask the same question myself. Lol.

   2. SS… the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

      I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

6. How much is the rent?

   1. mike tafti… the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

      I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

7. How much is that per month?

   1. patrick h… the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

      I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

8. Nice apartment Reekay.

   1. we’re very happy with it. 🙂

9. Very Nice Reekay, you guy’s be safe over there . Very glad to see you are safe and have a roof over your heads…God Bless …

   1. Thanks, you too!

10. Price there? Is there a pool?

    1. jim prother… there are several pools, but not available during the quarantine. the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

       I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

11. Very nice place, awesome!

    1. we really enjoy it. just right for the 2 of us.

12. how much $$$ for the apartment ?

    1. 20 k amazing for that place good find how many sqr mtr

    2. Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea wow Henry 45 k is way overpriced for a studio , Cebu city is getting expensive I’m glad you got it for 20k

    3. william thompson… the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

       I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

13. Looks nice

14. The rain room? There is no ridge or drainage that I could see.

    1. @Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea shower room reekay.

    2. not sure what a ‘rain room’ is.

15. Nice video…Reekay can you get your Netflix on that TV.?

    1. yes, however it is not a smart-tv (like our last rental). but with an HDMI cord the netflix on my laptop appears on the tv, which is HDMI-equipped. 🙂

16. Thanks for sharing glad you have a safe place to be

17. “Vi has two-thirds & I get the other third” (para.) LOL TYPICAL! Like the first time I travelled to The Philippines with my wife, wherein; she had 14 suitcases/bags – aside from shipping 21 boxes – and I had a knapsack!

18. How much for the apartment?

    1. @Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea Very cool. Thanks.

    2. Buddy Lewis… the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

       I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

19. Reekay whats up my man, been watching ya for years.. hope your staying healthy and Corona free my man…. and way best of wishes from Pittsburgh…

    1. thanks. yes, just taking it day by day. 🙂

20. that is so cool. the vent is above the microwave, not the stove. What a novel, but typical filipino idea.

    1. that was actually my idea. putting the microwave on the left makes for a cramped cooking space if the range was on the right. and the range is still under the vent enough that it’s effective. plus, we can move it easily to have more room for the cutting board.

       much more feng shui this way. 🙂

21. Not a bad place to be trapped. At least its cheaper than trying to survive in the states.

    1. My thoughts exactly. If I were to lose my job, then I’d rather be living in Asia than in the U.S. even with condo, house, and everything paid and no debt cause it’s just cheaper there.

22. what a great apartment!

23. it has been asked, looks like it’s in IT Park, how much a month?

    1. Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea
       Hi Reekay
       45000P is about $883US under normal circumstances which seems exceedingly expensive! That pricing seems more inline with US pricing for studio type accommodations……is that the right price or a typo?
       Thank you for your time.

    2. The Next Chapter… this set of buildings is near Ayala mall. (my other condo rental was at it-park)

       the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

       I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

24. Hi Reekay,thank you for all your updates,great information Reekay,l hope you and vi are keeping safe.

    1. Thanks, you too!

25. Great job. Can you do a video on what the president said about shooting those that don’t follow stay at home? And if you actually hear of anyone being shot. Curious. Thanks

    1. i’ll consider it.

26. Very nice setup!

    1. Thank you! Cheers!

27. Thank God for Cut-n-paste eh? I read down threw the comments so as not to join the herd in asking how much. People are so lazy…

    1. ha! same question, same answer. 🙂 i didn’t put the price in the video because two years from now i’m sure the price will change, and likely the video will still be seen.

28. Be safe and stay well. Locked down here in Maryland, too.

29. NICE TO SEE YOU ARE WELL, CONDO BIG ENOUGH KEEP SAFE AND TAKE CARE

30. Nice place,may I ask how much rent you pay?

    1. Ken Star… the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

       I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

31. What does something like that cost?

    1. Vyiary Incorporated… to purchase, I haven’t checked. but my real estate agent could answer that better.

       as for renting.. the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

       I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

32. Very nice Reekay, I like it a lot.

    1. Many thanks!

33. Just imagine being under lockdown by yourself – sure lucky you found V

    1. i could do it, i handle solitude very well. between dating in vietnam i spent days at a time on my own. but yes, it is great to have a companion as lovely as her at my side. 🙂

34. nice place

    1. Yes, thanks

35. The president of the Philippines is warning that those who violate his coronavirus lockdown could be shot. He also says abuse of medical workers is a “serious crime that will not be tolerated.” Daaammm!

    https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/curfew-in-place-from-today-the-details

36. 20,000 PHP is too much. Let alone the 45,000 PHP under ‘normal’ circumstances. Philippines seems like a scam when I lived there. Apartments are MUCH cheaper in Armenia and Georgia. Philippines too expensive because of OFW, foreign retirees and sex tourists or are Filipinos just greedy / conartists?

    1. I agree with you on the rip off property prices targeting expats@PH. I can rent a studio cheaper in Perth Australia. However I am not sure if it is right to compare a landlocked cold country like Armenia with Cebu. I can’t comment on the lovelife in Armenia either… One thing for sure: the overall infrastructure and facilities@PH is far behind most countries people consider for overseas retirement. IMO retirement@PH is an oversold story. However, lovelife@PH is a different story. You can tell this with the ratio of female/male expat reiress… It is 0 (zeerrroh) LOL

    2. OFW’s are not driving up condo prices. they aren’t even in the PH by definition. and when most return after completing their contract, they return to the province. not.. buy a condo.

       even if you add up all expats, they are a very small part of the population here. not all expats even buy condos. most rent and often rent on a smaller island.

       prices are what they are due to expectations from investors buying condos from china and south korea. many are sitting empty, most building are 60% vacant.

       but blaming OFW’s and expats or greedy filipinos is just way too simplistic a view. any item is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it. anybody that doesn’t want to pay the rent can go live elsewhere in the ph. not in a condo across the street from a major mall.

37. How much for an apartment like that in such a location?

    1. @Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea That’s per month I presume?

    2. David Roberts… the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

       I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

38. hey, can u go to the diff. beaches in cebu? (*even if there’s a lockdown)

    1. no. can’t even go from one barangay to another.

39. How much in dollars? I
    I’ve stayed at every hotel in that area at one time or another.

    1. @Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea I’m sorry I should have communicated it different, I know that area well and I think I confusef you by my mentioning I had stayed in hotels in that area. That’s a grest price, considering it’s a terrific area, great looking condo. I’ll have to check out that area next time I’m through thanks for posting the contact agent.

    2. this isn’t a hotel, it’s a condo dev. 20k php is about $385usd.

40. Hey Henry, .. Curt from out meeting at HCMC Buffalo Wild Wings.. I was coming to get a condo in the very same place you are, but a different tower. Bout my tickets Feb 15th, set to arrive Apr 2nd.. and obviously canceled. I WISH I would have gotten there a month ago.. I would rather be in “Your situation” than watching Netflix alone in San Diego Ca.
    I’ll see you there in a few months when flights resume and Kano visitors are welcome again.
    I’ll plan to buy you and your gf a great meal at Ayala.
    Best wishes to you Reekay.. Curt in San Diego

    1. hey curt! 🙂 yes, absolutely.. let me know when you’re in town and once things open-up again we can meet up again. would be great to catch-up on the latest. for now, ‘stay-home, stay-safe’. 🙂

41. Whats the cost per month? I guess that’s in IT Park?

    1. @Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea thx, Have you run across more of your neighbors or is your floor still pretty deserted?

    2. Robert C. Fisher… the ‘usual’ rent here is anywhere from 45,000php to 51,000php at this set of 7 condo towers, using Airbnb. (Solinea) But due to the circumstances, we were able to get a 6-month lease at 20,000php. (not including electric or internet) This is not usually the case so, expect to pay the 45k+ rate under normal circumstances.

       I highly recommend our real estate agent, Ann Sarsona, here in Cebu City. You can contact her here.. https://www.facebook.com/maann.sarsona

42. Keekay, I was in that green building , that you could see from your window for 10 days, 2 yrs ago, it is clled The Avalon Condos.
    You are in very nice area of Cebu, if lateron you can not find a place, I could get you in touch with people at Avalon Condos.
    Be wise and stay safe always.
    Bye from Central Florida!

43. Cheers Partner !

44. Reekay, are any Western Union offices open? Thank you!

45. Using the aircon 24/7 – I’m assuming utilities not included? Curious to know what your electric bill with be.

46. *Grab Food / Food Panda / Lazada / Landers (Same Day Delivery Grocery) HELPS*

47. How much is that apartment? Life here, in the USA, really hasn’t changed for us because we tend to naturally self isolate also. All of the stores, pharmacies, gas stations, etc. we use are still open. We do miss occasional trips for Vietnamese Pho Soup. Our home includes a few acres to keep us busy.

48. Reekay. How do you get income while overseas?

49. Reekay, saw you on LivemyAssoff channel. You have an awesome channel my friend.

50. I won’t ask you how much for the apt. LOL

51. Good looking diggs.

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