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Bataan, Philippines

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$596
Retiree Score
95.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
22 facilities

Living in Bataan is a constant battle with harsh realities. The peninsula housed 15,000 Americans and 65,000 Filipinos during the 1942 battle, with a mere two-month food supply against the Japanese's six-month plan. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as evidenced by the failure to properly stock the defenders' provisions. And the climate is unforgiving, with malnutrition and disease rapidly weakening the troops. Bataan is no place for the faint of heart - only the most resilient will find success in this war-torn region.

Can I afford Bataan?

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Bataan

You could save

2,404/mo

Savings Rate80%

Monthly Costs

Rent $76
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$521

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
80/100
Retiree Score
(i)
95/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Philippines Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
22
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $2
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $2
Rice (1kg) *$0
Chicken (1kg) *$2

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$2
Meal (Mid-range) $59
Cappuccino $2
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $174
Mobile Plan (mo) $14
Gym (mo) *$20
Cinema Ticket $5

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $45
1BR Outside (mo) *$112
3BR Center (mo) $60
3BR Outside (mo) *$218

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
high
Expat Community
medium
Top Neighborhoods
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Best For
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
—
Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
1952 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Bataan has a population of approximately 100,000 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $189 per month in Bataan, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $76/month.

The nearest airport to Bataan is MNL, approximately 75km away.

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