need studio apt near ayala mall-

[Hobbit112]

$1500 is about what Amazing Philippines on YouTube says his budget is, but he says that doesn't include everything, especially any costs involving his lady friend(s).  I agree, will be pretty tight.  I am doing $1000/mo IN THE PROVINCE.  My studio rent, not in a condo high rise but furnished and nice, runs 15k/mo and includes cable, wifi, washing water and basic electricity.  Aircon is additional but I don't use as I am 5 blocks from the sea and get a good breeze.  My setup costs have been around $3k US; microwave, induction heater, a couple of tables, linen, water jug deposit, scooter, etc.  Haven't really started local traveling yet but soon.

Close to Ayala in Cebu City will be quite a bit more expensive than what I am paying.  But I know the draw of Ayala, I REALLY liked that mall when I was in Cebu!

Edited May 5, 2019 by Hobbit112

[fillipino_wannabe]

Me and the Mrs only spend about $1500 a month with aircon on 24/7, 23k going on rent, eating out/take aways 4-5 times per week and 3-4 night holidays every couple of months. No idea what some of you are spending your cash on lol.
25-30k seems steep for a studio in Cebu, that's pretty much BGC prices. 

[Hobbit112]

54 minutes ago, fillipino_wannabe said:

Me and the Mrs only spend about $1500 a month with aircon on 24/7, 23k going on rent, eating out/take aways 4-5 times per week and 3-4 night holidays every couple of months. No idea what some of you are spending your cash on lol.
25-30k seems steep for a studio in Cebu, that's pretty much BGC prices. 

Near Ayala Mall you are going to see BGC prices, it is highly desirable and for a nice studio 25-30k is realistic.  Cebu also has some of the highest electricity costs in the Philippines and depending on which direction your apartment faces and you run aircon 24/7 you could see a bill of up to 9k or more.  If he is eating at the Ayala restaurants his food costs are also going to be high. 

[Tom Walker]

Thanks to everyone for their input. I told my friend he would be a lot better off with US$2000 a month. He is ok with that, he just needs to stay in the US several months longer to pay some debts. This forum is excellent, again thanks everyone.  

[Jollygoodfellow]

On 5/5/2019 at 5:28 PM, Eddie1 said:

Tom,  Do you know if this is this going to be as big as the old Ayala Mall?

[Kiwi-Alan]

The old Ayala has a area of  240,000 sq meters according to its web site.

 

The new Ayala at IT park will have 45,000 sq meters of leasable space according to press release 

 

[Jollygoodfellow]

On 5/6/2019 at 6:43 AM, fillipino_wannabe said:

25-30k seems steep for a studio in Cebu, that's pretty much BGC prices. 

I pay 20k, units in new Riala are going for around 25 so near Ayala I would think that is about what you pay depending on how well its fitted out and furnished.