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FYI: I have lived here in San Antonio since 2007, and visited several times from 2003-2007.
For further perspective, I have lived approx. 7 years in NY, CA, NC, and NJ, respectively before moving here.
10. Allergies: While I myself do not suffer from any allergies, for those that do - it's no joke here in San Antonio. It definitely affects most of the people I know.
9. Stray Animals: Well, you're more likely to see this as a problem in San Antonio proper (loose dogs in the neighborhood of the school I used to teach at downtown). However, there are numerous stray cats in the development I live in (a suburb off IH-10 on the far-North side).
8. Brutal Summers: I can think of only 3 places in the U.S. that are typically hotter than San Antonio: 3) Las Vegas, NV 2) Phoenix, AZ 1) Death Valley, CA. Some Summers are more forgiving (less brutal) than a Summer with a heat wave, drought, water restrictions, etc. Yes, there is humidity here (there are plenty of Summer storms) but nothing like the East Coast. So, no, it isn't a "dry heat".
7. Drivers: Ah... Every state I driven is notorious for the kinds of drivers. Here in San Antonio it's SELFISH drivers (and I say that knowing the foul-mouthed drivers in NYC). By the way, only place I've ever received a ticket in (and I've been pulled over numerous times in Jersey alone, AND I've driven through the cop-infested highways of Virginia).
6. Public Transportation: You'll need a car here. Seriously. Even with all the development since I've been here (I'm constantly behind numerous gravel trucks on the roads here), everything is just too far apart to rely on walking to and from, which I did for work as a teenager in a different state. Public transportation here is mostly for downtown.
5. Crime: Yeah, don't leave anything in your car that is visible from the outside that you don't want stolen. Our house was spray-painted when our development was new, mailboxes broken into, but here's a little perspective: Little old church ladies are quite vocal about carrying a gun and not thinking twice about shooting you dead if you misbehave at a grocery store, bank, etc. In fact, a guy held up a Popeye's here and when some teens came out of the bathroom his attention was distracted on them. That gave one of the patrons the opportunity to shoot him dead right there. Happens more often than you might think. Moral of the story? Don't mess with Texans!
4. Musical Taste: I happen to be a music teacher. I love Mariachi, Tejano, even the Polka bands at Wurstfest! Don't forget... we have George Strait! (Great country music).
3. Smog: Again, probably more so downtown, although during the Summers, even when there are no clouds, there always seems to be this "haze" in the atmosphere as though it could start pouring any moment now.
2. Snakes, Critters, & Deer: Okay, when I moved here in 2007, there was a massive cricket infestation - I'm talking of Biblical proportion - all over. Entire parking lots and walls of businesses blackened with crickets. In the lobbies, in classrooms, under tables in restaurants, at the checkout of stores, etc. I deal with snakes often, glue traps in the garage help. Pest defense is not only necessary, but Henry our "bug guy" is our hero! Yes, we've had scorpions in the house, brown recluses too, and outside I've legit seen black widows, tarantulas, etc. NOBODY sits on the grass here - as it's only a matter of seconds before the fire ants are all over you. Deer are quite common, so drive slow from dusk 'til dawn!
1. Quarries: Yeah, they're here, I see them. Never really been a problem though. Honestly, in the 5 states I've lived in, weather matters (no real natural disasters here to worry about, compared to CA, NC, NY, etc.) but ultimately it's people that make a place livable or unbearable. I have my complaints yet I've now lived here more than twice as long as any of the other 4 states I've lived in.
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In deciding on a great place to live cheaply, consider the beautiful Philippines.
My current cost of living here in the rural Philippine countryside is only about $500 a month, but I've lived here for as little as $250 a month, which included everything.
I moved here from NYC in February 2018. In the USA, I felt very much like a mouse on a treadmill... working hard every day, but never getting ahead and improving my standard of living.
At 55, I took a cold hard look at my life and not only realized my failure to ever excel financially, but that my future retirement was only going to be Social Security retirement.
Fearing for the worse if I stayed and retired in the USA, I left NYC and my budget room rental of $520 a month and moved to the Philippines.
I knew nothing about what my life would be like here in the Philippines. It was a huge risk moving here, but I didn't feel I had an option. I seriously needed an opportunity to improve my livelihood.
My first year was rough as I suffered from severe culture shock, thinking Filipinos were too different for me to ever blend in with, but I stuck it out and eventually found myself feeling very much at home amongst my new people.
I watch a lot of YouTube videos about where the cheapest places to live are and some say the Philippines, but none ever report a place cheaper than it has been here for me.
I've lived here in my own beautiful modern country cottage for as little as $250 a month total... for everything and living comfortably.
I've moved three times since being here. My cottage rental was almost $100 a month. After that, I rented a basic two room basement apartment for $40 a month. And now I rent a large 3 bedroom modern house for $100 a month.
My highest monthly cost of living here is what I pay now, about $500 a month, which includes a lot of perks such as full-time domestic helpers. I feel my life is perfect at this monthly cost.
I am living here in the Philippines cheaper than anywhere else I've ever lived and at a much higher standard of living than I have ever lived.
You can get more details from my video about living cheaply here at: https://youtu.be/7y_NmCw5dec
For me, the number one priority in choosing a great place to live is the people. Where I live, here in the rural Philippine countryside, the people are amazing; super friendly, helpful, welcoming, and inclusive.
I would suggest anyone moving here to rent and remain uncommitted to a neighborhood until you find one with super friendly, trustworthy, and welcoming people. Not every neighborhood is the same and you will be much happier living here if you love the people you live around.
In my area, everyone seems to be related. So much so, I always assume the people I meet here are. I believe that is why neighborhoods can be so different, because the people in one area share the same blood and ways of life.
In NYC, I had to work really hard to create and maintain a healthy social life and dating there was near impossible. Here, all I do is walk out my door and the entire community is my social and romantic playground.
In many ways, the Philippines has been so much better for me than the United States. So much so that it would be silly to ever return to living in the USA.
I moved here to live cheaply and improve my life and have succeeded at both far beyond my expectations.
The bottom line is one can move here and live very nicely at a super low cost, but only if that is their aim and they play their cards right. I think a lot of people will say they want to save money, but they're not serious enough to do it. They demand air conditioning, the nicest residence and amenities, and eat at the expensive restaurants. I have never lived like that. Not even in the USA. I have always lived rather frugally. But here, frugal takes on an entirely different meaning, as you can frugally live like a king here.
Again.. You can get more details from my video about living cheaply here at: https://youtu.be/7y_NmCw5dec
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I've lived in SA since April of 2020 (sort of, weird timing in history, especially graduating) and drive about 30 minutes to work, 30 minutes back.
I'd also like to mention I've worked in an outdoor environment since September of 2021. Coming from AZ, the heat and humidity combo sucks.
I've seen stray dogs and cats at my workplace since I started as well, along with idiots in vehicles in the parking lot of my work (I'm a security officer btw).
There are a lot of homeless people as well in my area of work and oh boy, thats icing on the cake.
Weather, regular and pregnant strays (I've seen 2 litters of animals born since I started, 1 cat, 1 dog), terrible drivers on 281, 35, 1604, etc.. so many highways for POS drivers to use as a Mario Kart track.
I wouldnt recommend coming to SA either, go somewhere else in Texas 😂 I know I'm still yknow, somewhat new to SA, but I will stand by my SA people with my couple years of residency in saying that we are indeed full. Overflowing even.
Tucson, AZ still had more homeless people tho, 1000% never visit Tucson.
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Cairo is 12 million inhabitants, not 22 million.
* You are NOT welcome in Egypt once more.=
* Asking for tips is a bad habit but salaries are small as employers make allowances that employees will be tipped by decent customers/ tourists,..
* Remember that the Tour. season in Egypt is only 3 months/ year. a person will have to make enough to feed his family.
* Bargaining is a game for us, you do not have to play it,, Keep off Egypt.
* Oer 2/3 of the Yankees are obese, thanks to burger and the Yukki food.
* Your wealthiest of the wealthy in your country are being arrested every day, wake up,
( People who live in glass homes better not throw people with stones.
* Yes, dirty but when all these people live in a small plate, it is only natural to have dirty places, however, we are dealing with this problem. By the way, have u ever gone to LA ten city?
* I lived in Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria and never ever sexually harrassed! maybe cos I don't show off my bits?
** Finally, you are NOT welcome in my country.
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@drumguy1384 some shoppers like the Kroger Plus points they accumulate by buying groceries which in turn gives them discounts at the gas pump. Other than that, there’s no benefit to shopping at Kroger over HEB seeing as how Kroger is usually a bit more expensive and doesn’t offer those really good “meal deals” like HEB does. I shop at both (HEB at home and Kroger in Galveston for work) and prefer HEB. As for monopolies, HEB might have a tight grip on SA, but they do compete with Sams, Costco, Walmart, various local meat markets and some Super Targets. There’s a reason HEB is king of the grocery castle though… they’re locally owned, founded nearby in Kerrville and offer some of the best prices compared to every national chain like Walmart, Albertsons, Kroger, etc.
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Well, its not a bad place to live really. It's the people coming from outside really, mostly from New York and California looking to lower their spending and find a place to live that's cheaper (at least from what I've noticed, probably wrong). The drivers here suck, can't even begin to tell you how many times we've almost gotten into an accident, and the road rage is awful. I will say that as long as you don't go out anywhere between 1 to 5 am, unless you've got good protection on you, hopefully nothing gets stolen (speaking from experience and being robbed at gun point a month and a half ago.) Geez this makes it seem so bad lmao, but I had to point it out.
Though unfortunately I have seen quite a few strays, especially cats, my neighborhood has a lot of them but also a lot of opossums, raccoons, and coyotes. I did however find a stray dog at my local Valero on Nacogdoches and ended up keeping her. She's a big baby, lol.
The main thing I hate is the HEAT. God it is so brutal once it hits summer time. Our electric bills are always skyrocketing during that time and its horrible... but besides everything else I've stated i love San Antonio. Born and raised here, but obviously it has some problems 😂
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Homeless people are on the rise, police have been ordered by the DA not to arrest them unless major crime, maybe half of the drivers have car insurance, drivers become stupid when it rains, Thursday-Sunday maybe a quarter of drivers are drunk and cops are always on the prowl at night, cops are always breaking the law and going to jail nevermind violating your rights, stay out of little "cities" here like Leon Valley, Castle Hills, Alamo Heights....they're nothing but subdivisions that police for profit and will pull you over for anything, dont make any complaints against cops to IA because they WILL RETALIATE, homeless people aren't so bad in North or northeast side but on the westside they'll wait at the menu board at restaurants and outside every gas station or Walgreens to beg for money, the weather here is hot AF and warm...thats it, we're all fat because all we do is eat and drink, not much off roading or hunting because all the country land is privately owned.......the good parts are we have an awesome greenbelt (when you avoid homeless) couple of nearby lakes to fish (I think 2 of 4 in the state that stock freshwater red fish so they gets big, my best was a 33" red out of Braunig) at one time we were the heavy metal capitol of Texas, we have best HEB's
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My family roots go way back in San Antonio, I'll never leave. I been in the hood the whole time, and yeah you might be a statistic if you let it happen. It wasn't always the hood, but like I said, we been here since before the roads were paved. There's more of a g code here, pedophilia, rape, general fucked up shit don't fly. We take care of each other here, for the most part. But cartel is moving in fast, we broke the strangle hold of the Mexican Mafia in the hoods, but shit is getting alot worse very recently. Lots of full auto Glock switches from China coming in through Mexico, I hear automatic gunfire almost nightly.
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Shavano Park, Helotes, and Garden Ridge, Alamo Height, they are very expensive towns and independent areas, they not considerate neighborhoods , they considerate little town area, and also the reason why they are low in crime is because they have their own fire and police department, they do not want to be part of san antonio, they vote out , they considerate inefficient service although they pay SAT city taxes,
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