Manila: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 70Commenters who have lived or visited describe warm locals and a strong dollar, but flag Metro Manila's cost, weather swings, and a thinner nomad community than Bali.
- friendliness
- hospitality
- strong dollar
- Makati character
- modern skyline
- cost
- sudden rain
- nomad community
- expensive vs neighbors
- Locals are warm and welcoming to foreigners who try the language.
- Your dollar stretches far in Manila compared with Western cities.
- Bali has a stronger nomad community than Manila, per one visitor.
- Makati and BGC feel polished but pricier than the rest of the city.
- Safety fears are overblown; crime risk is similar to any big city.
Read from 7 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
DIGITAL NOMAD LIFE in Manila Philippines 🇵🇭
World Nomac · 148K views · 2023
What viewers said
“Thanks MAC I am from the Middle East and there are many Filipinos in my country. I grew up with Filipinos since I was a child People are kind and reliable I haven't traveled to the Philippines yet, I hope I can in the future👍”
♥ 66 likes
“Mac you buy folded umbrella and put inside in your bag because you cannot detect the weather it is hot and suddenly rain to stay safe will not get wet .”
♥ 10 likes
“The old man giving you a box for the rain that’s Hella pinoy❤❤”
♥ 7 likes
“The Gramercy Residences is actually one of the 4th tallest building not only in Manila but, in the Philippines that stands 250 meters with 73floor counts. just beside each other the TRUMP TOWER which is the 3rd tallest which stands 251meter”
♥ 39 likes
“Mac's so funny when he says "Kumusta ka!" with conviction hahaha. Hooked with the vids! Enjoy the Philippines!”
♥ 18 likes
“your videos are a breath of fresh air! amusing and funny too! knowing a few street words sure helps break the ice with the Pinoys who are welcoming of foreigners. thank you for promoting our country! have fun and keep safe!”
♥ 32 likes
“I been in the Philippines and i enjoye it so much i moved there for about 5 year's, i would like to thank you for being very polite and kind to the people there. they do appreciate it.”
♥ 4 likes
“Makati has a nice mix of old and new Manila. Great place for travellers who want the convenience without losing that vibe and character.”
♥ 8 likes
“Crossing a street in Manila while talking tagalog to a biker is funny AF! You'll def succeed there brother! Mabuhay!”
♥ 3 likes
“Hello Mac,thank you so much for visiting our country Philipines, you know what I watch all of you videos since the day you landed here in manila., I’ve noticed that you always giving a tip especially to the people that giving you a good ser”
♥ 8 likes
Found with a YouTube search for the city and “digital nomad”, fetched 2026-11-07; titles, descriptions and comments belong to their authors and link to the originals.