Why is The Philippines A Place to Spend Retirement Days?

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"What is the creature that walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon and three in the evening?” familiar with this riddle about man growing old? More than generally about starting to crawl, then walk, then eventually needing a crutch, it generally depicts how humans grow having various set of needs in each stage of life.

And as man approaches the evening in his life, he will need a place to settle. It is a place which he can call his own like an affordable house in a sub-urban community like General Trias, Cavite. But what is there to find in the Philippine archipelago that makes it a good consideration where to settle especially for elderly individuals?

First, Philippines is listed in the top 25 best countries to retire for it has a low cost of living. The amount you will be paying varies specifically on the location you choose. The amount of money you saved from years of work could be a good start-up to find a better place to live in the Philippines. Furthermore, numbeo.com reported that the cost of living in the Philippines is 51.68% lower than in United States. Take this as an example: an apartment with the inclusion of the basic pay for electricity and water only costs a monthly average of Php 3, 613 in the Philippines. It is lower than the average Php 6,841 (converted from 174.54$) in the United States. So, if you have Php 150,000 allotted for apartment rent, you can have another twenty months to save if you are living in the Philippines. 

Moreover, beyond the innovations happening in the country’s cities, it still has a number of untouched communities. You can freely choose from urban, sub-urban or rural living all depending on how you would like to enjoy retirement.  If you want to experience the comfort of living in a peaceful area away from the busy cities, rural communities in the Philippines can always welcome you. There are distant provinces and towns in the Philippines where you would spend long hours in travel to reach from Manila. On the other hand if you enjoy the fast-paced life in the city, there are also a lot of developing urban communities to embrace you. What do you think of living in a condominium unit? If you are the kind of person who enjoys the busy city and finds comfort on a peaceful place, sub-urban living is for you. It offers you access to both urban and rural lifestyle and there are a lot of affordable houses in sub-urban communities like General Trias, Cavite where comfortable and peaceful living is just a decision away.

In addition, the Philippines has number of beautiful places to visit. There are a lot of natural wonders to explore, and as the food and transportation costs here are lower—exploring the whole country is possible.

Retirement days are special. They indicate new beginnings, and finding a new place to spend these days is a chance to further explore and enjoy life.