USD 673 my cost of living September 2020 Single Female Expat in Dumaguete Philippines Part 1

Summary

This expat shares her experience living alone in Dumaguete, Philippines during the pandemic. She details her rent of $380 USD per month for a furnished two-bedroom cottage, which included utilities like internet and water but not electricity. The practical takeaway is that a single expat can find affordable, well-equipped housing in the Philippines, even for remote work, with careful attention to utility costs.