Evan Lorezca

Chicago-born expat who moved to the Philippines in 2019 and never looked back. With 5+ years of boots-on-the-ground experience and 50,000 YouTube subscribers, Evan helps Western expats and retirees relocate to the Philippines without the guesswork, overpaying, or wasted time.

This Expat Lives Like a King in The Philippines on $5,000 a Month — Here's What He Gets

Jul 10, 2026

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This Expat Lives Like a King in The Philippines on $5,000 a Month — Here's What He Gets

What a former Hawaii lawyer discovered when he stopped paying American prices for an American lifestyle

Evan Lorezca

This Expat Lives Like a King in The Philippines on $5,000 a Month — Here's What He Gets

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