Expat , retired living in Cagayan de Oro on 1,000 US dollars a month and living well. Nice modern city. Leasing a fully furnished condo across the street from the SM mall for 300.00 dls. monthly. 24/7 armed security guards at the complex. Utilities and water 80.00 dls. monthly and i use the air con a lot. Groceries 200.00 dls. per month. I like cooking at home because i dont like the fatty, tasteless food served at most sit down restaurants here. Wifi and cable tv 30.00 monthly. renew tourist visa 20.00 monthly. Cigs at a pack a day, 50.00 monthly. I am healthy so no meds. The balance of about 300.00 dls i enjoy a great social life. I have no problems finding a date with a nice Filipina. Not a lot of expats down here so pickings are plentiful. No Muslim terrorist problem this far north. Personally, i am enjoying the heck out of my life here .