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  1. Canadianized

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    I sat down the other day and figured out the cost of me living here and living in Canada as a pensioner. There is no difference! Granted the Canadian dollar is in a slump but all things considered equal there are no savings for me to live here. Of course there are other things you cannot measure in dollar and cents. I hate the cold winters in Canada and high maintenance women. And, the beer is cheaper here! I should also mention that doctors for the most part in Canada seem to be more highly skilled.

    I think what attracts foreigners here is the culture. Don't laugh. And, the possibility that they may find love. But the climbing peso against most currencies is not helping right now.

    Just my two cents.
     
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  2. Rye83

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    Let's hope not. The way most other Asian countries handle tourist visas would not be beneficial to anyone who isn't willing to marry a local but wants to stay for an extended period of time. Also, other Asian countries have things people want to see (historical sites/clean beaches) and good infrastructure to get people to those destinations. The Philippines has no such thing.
     
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    Rye83, Aug 25, 2015
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