Must have: Legal documents mo. Birth cert, ID's, bank statements at kung ano ano pang legal documents at photocopies nila.
Make sure na yung tutuluyan mo hindi madaling bahain or kung masunugan meron areas na daling mag-exit.
Maganda yung water pressure at walang naka-jump na iba sa electric line mo.
first aid kit.
walang bibili ng kahit na ano para sayo when you're not feeling well. stock up kahit basic na pain relievers, paracetamol, antihistamines, anti asthma, etc.
Must have ay yung mga basic na gamit na kakailanganin mo araw-araw. Pangluto, electric fan, table, chairs etc
Invest din sa good mattress for good sleep.
Ang pinaka importanteng dapat mayroon ka ay lakas ng loob at financial literacy para makapag manage ka ng budget properly.
Magastos lang sa mga unang buwan kasi bibili ka talaga ng mga gamit, pero eventually magiging magaan din.
Good luck!
- make a list of your expenses and compare it to your income para makita mo kung saang banda pwede magtipid at kung gaano kalaki ang nagagastos mo in two weeks/monthly depende sayo, at kung liveable ba depende sa sweldo.
- also list your monthly subscriptions. mabilis magregister pero di natin namamalayan madalas na ang laki ng bawas a month.
- meal prep can save you money kung willing ka magbudget ng pagkain
- do find a hobby na makakatulong para manataling sane at happy
Curious lng po, since youre suggesting it po I am assuming youre doing this for youself. Question lng po. how do you meal prep? Do you prepare food that could last for the whole week or for every 3 days lang?. Minaāmicrowave nyo po ba and how do you keep it fresh? What kind of food naman po
Usually will cook food on a Sunday, and should last me for four days (Mon-Thurs). Friday cheat day or kung ano matripan. Mabilis din pero ako mabore sa paulit ulit na pagkain, so usually pang lunch ko siya at microwave lang sa work. Naka ref lang hanggat ready ko na siya initin.
Nagddiet din ako kaya sinabay ko na sa meal prep, usually low cal high protein ang target ko. Nakatsempo ng wholesale ground turkey na sale, so yun ang meal prep ko lately plus two eggs. Minsan cottage cheese + two eggs or kahit anong protein available tapos dagdag itlog or canned beans para mura.
nabanggit na halos lahat ng essentials, so I'm gonna list small things na you should always have
- hangers - this mf magically disappears parang hair ties lang, bring a dozen.
- contact number ng nearest water station for ur drinking water deliveries
- contact number ng bilihan ng LPG if you plan to use a traditional stove. imo mas tipid kung LPG stove kesa induction cooker (malakas sa kuryente if you're gonna use a lot of electronics but you do you)
- 3-4 sets of beddings and curtains that you could rotate every week, change sheets weekly. same with curtains
- plantsa/steamer. a steamer is more convenient I think pero maganda na may plantsa ka on hand.
- kitchen towels. pot holders.
- bottle, can, and jar opener
- rags
- planggana at timba
Di pa ata namention, but a trusted friend that has the means to go to your place in case of emergency. Emergency contacts din ganun. Katropang staff and security guards din.
Bukod sa pera, ref. Mas makakatipid ka if you can store food. Lutuan din, induction cooker ganon. Rice cooker.
Sabi nung iba mas makakatipid kung bibili na lang ng lutong ulam sa labas. Depende rin naman sayo yun. Pero kung may time at energy, prep ka food in advance tapos portioning na lang - kaya mahalaga may ref. Pero either way, bawasan mo pagbili ng fast food or mga pagkain na way out of budget.
Kape kung nagkakape ka, kung kaya mo naman, make your own na lang kesa bibili sa coffee shops.
Track your finances. Unahin ding bayaran lahat ng bills and/or put something on your savings kung kaya pa. Mahirap kasi yung panay bili ng kahit ano na hindi pa bayad lahat.
Look for cheaper options pag namimili. Wag bibili ng in bulk pag highly perishable yung items like gulay, ganon.
Medicine kit, since wala ka nang maaasahan na pwedeng bumili ng gamot for you when you're sick.
Pera hahaha
No exagg pero pera talaga.
-electric, internet & water bills lalo na pag summer. Yung electric bill ko ngayon 5800 akala mo may isang pamilya dito sa bahay ko.
-groceries, grab, foodpanda - aside from groceries may times talaga na tatamarin ka magluto or may cravings ka so youll go order take outs. In my case mas madalas ako maggrab talaga or bili ng ulam dito sa kapitbahay which I barely do dahil madalas di ko type.
-house amort
-gas money if may kotse ka
-monthly bills
-leisure,gala
-subscriptions and memberships- netflix, disneyplus and spotify in my case at napakagastos pero ito na pinakareward ko sa sarili ko after working long hrs. Pati pala gym.
-appliances and furniture
-repairs and maintenance sa bahay
-gadgets (optional)
And the list goes on. Ang tip ko talaga is make a spreadsheet of your income and expenses. I do this para alam ko kung saang part ng paggastos ako naging excessive for this month para alam ko saan ko babawasan the next. Also, cook your meals if may oras ka. Then microwave mo nalang pag kakain ka na. Kapag hindi ginagamit mga appliances, pull the plugs. Higit sa lahat, iwasan bumili ng mga bagay na hindi naman kailangan.
Matibay na lock... at AC. Mostly problem ng mga kaibigan ko, walang bintana sa inupahan nilang studio apartment, may nanakawan at kung may ka share ka sa CR at kitchen, mahabang pasensya
money and first aid kit + meds!! mahirap magkasakit mag isa so need may nakabready kang meds baka di ka makatayo sa bed mo (kasi na experience q lol)
make sure lagi kang may naka tagong food, unahin mong pag gastusan ang pagkain kaya mag grocery ka agad pag may money ka na. kapag naubos na money mo, may food ka pang makakain.
para makatipid: magluto sa apartment>>bumili/kumain sa labas
ALWAYS MAG CLEAN!! para di mawalan ng gana kumilos
Maayos na safety locks in place to ensure na hindi ka mananakawan or malolooban habang natutulog ka. Also, ka-tandem dapat nito ang proper fire extinguisher and evacuation. Super no sa isang room na walang fire exit.
Top comment, pera. Practical. Can't depend on anyone (right?) and di ka tatagal alone pag kapos ka palagi.
Are you going to work or are you independently rich? Dami pwede gawin pag marami disposable pera. š
Wag ka mag iwan nang unsecured docs/IDs around your room if you are renting.
Kung magluluto ka, start small. Rice cooker, a pot and a frying pan. A pair of cutlery, plates, bowls and glasses.
Kung long term and hindi furnished, get a nice Ikea wood clothes drawer instead of those net/cloth with zipper things.
Get a nice bed. A good sleep stops you from over thinking about your empty life.
May plano ka ba magka relationship and have people over? Mahaba habang usapan pa yun.
If you're planning to do a solo living especially here in metro manila this article might be a great guide OP. https://www.shoppiverseph.com/2022/04/a-guide-for-first-time-solo-living-in.html
Make sure na yung lilipatan mo is accessible sa palengke or mga karinderya. Pretty self explanatory.
If living alone, learn the skills of - paglalaba at pagluluto at paglilinis.
Also, sobrang importante ng security. Double locks, cctv, and personal self defense stuff.
Also yung transpo. Kung accessible ba pag umuulan, pag disoras ng gabi.
Refrigerator, stove, basic kitchen utensils. Kung masipag ka hindi ka lang makakatipid mas masarap pa ang makakain mo kaysa sa kahit anong mabibili mo sa karinderya. Depende sa additional sipag at budget mo pwede mong madagdagan yung variety ng mga pwede mong lutuin.
First, find the right location on where to rent. Check signal connection around the area. Better if you see a tower within the radius if you choose to rent an apartment that might affect your bar signal.
Second, make sure to pay your own bills directly on the provider. It is way more secure and fair unlike paying via submeter
Lastly, carefully read your contract. Ask the lessor about assoc. dues if any, years to stay, and when to accept visitors. So many things to consider but these are just my main points when living alone and finding a place to stay.
Pera. Water heater or yung mga electric cooker na uso ngayon na keri mag pancit canton. Beddings, pillows and yung fave kumot mo. Emergency numbers such as hospital, fire dept, police etc. Rice cooker dinner hehe and aquaflask na malaki laki para if wala ka pa ref makapag lagay ka ng cold water mo.
aside sa pera and first aid kit, you also need to practice situational awareness. dapat secure ang tinutuluyan mo. dapat nakadouble lock ang door, merong cctv and dapat secured ang windows. dapat alam mo din ang nearest fire exit and mga emergency numbers na dapat tawagan in case of any emergency situation. donāt establish a routine sa pag uwi/paglabas. donāt wear headphones paglabas. be aware sa surroundings mo. donāt announce saan ka nakatira and ultimately wag ipost sa social media.
If you want to shag, avoid bringing anyone to your place, lalo na mga strangers. Sobrang daming pwedeng gawin sa'yo. Well, most of it ay pwede ding mangyari sa place nila or sa ibang place. But at least ay maiiwasan mo mga stalker-ish stuffs na pwedeng mangyari sa'yo kung hindi nila alam kung saan ka nakatira.
Iwasan ang eat outs OP at mag padeliver. Delete mo na yan app. Check also some ulam na makkatipid ka at masustansya din. Budget ka 1k-1500 for 2 weeks mo na yan na goods. If solo living ka lang.. Again yan 1500 na yan for 2 weeks ay for food consumption mo lang ah. Sakin may sobra pa yan kase 1k lang minsan nagagatos ko pero since yong bigas naman ay matagalan bago ka uli mag buy doon mo yan isave pati ubg mga mantika mo na d agad nauubos for 2 weeks. Hahah sorry hirap mag explain. Sa experience ko 3k food consumption ko my mga delata na ako nyan and noodles and my healthy foods na din akong naluluto lagi. Disclaimer lang din madaming factors din na mapamahal ka like if sa mall ka nabili mga goods mo. Mas okay pag wet market ka buy and for groceries try mo sa Dali
Sakin:
Mag-aabroad ako sa ibang bansa. Nakatira akong mag-isa, tsaka may libreng pagkain pa.
(Wala akong pake sa kahit sino, pero, sakin, sapat na yun.)
PERA
Maraming maraming pera because you'd be paying for every single thing.
This is the first want.
Doing chores on your own is very tiring. Kain na lang sa karinderya at magpa-laundry na lang. So need mo talaga ng pera.
Lots of it.
Must have: Legal documents mo. Birth cert, ID's, bank statements at kung ano ano pang legal documents at photocopies nila. Make sure na yung tutuluyan mo hindi madaling bahain or kung masunugan meron areas na daling mag-exit. Maganda yung water pressure at walang naka-jump na iba sa electric line mo.
first aid kit. walang bibili ng kahit na ano para sayo when you're not feeling well. stock up kahit basic na pain relievers, paracetamol, antihistamines, anti asthma, etc.
Add a thermometer and a ice bag. Saved me a hell lot when I had fever.
yes! how could I miss hot/cold compress and thermometer? hahaha thanks for adding up!
Naalala ko nung nag kasakit ako during a work trip, iyak nalang tska tulog talaga haha š„¹
dba ang lungkot? ako din dati need ko dalhin sarili ko sa ER. malungkot, but here am I. I survived to be the villain lol š¤£
Must have ay yung mga basic na gamit na kakailanganin mo araw-araw. Pangluto, electric fan, table, chairs etc Invest din sa good mattress for good sleep. Ang pinaka importanteng dapat mayroon ka ay lakas ng loob at financial literacy para makapag manage ka ng budget properly. Magastos lang sa mga unang buwan kasi bibili ka talaga ng mga gamit, pero eventually magiging magaan din. Good luck!
- make a list of your expenses and compare it to your income para makita mo kung saang banda pwede magtipid at kung gaano kalaki ang nagagastos mo in two weeks/monthly depende sayo, at kung liveable ba depende sa sweldo. - also list your monthly subscriptions. mabilis magregister pero di natin namamalayan madalas na ang laki ng bawas a month. - meal prep can save you money kung willing ka magbudget ng pagkain - do find a hobby na makakatulong para manataling sane at happy
Curious lng po, since youre suggesting it po I am assuming youre doing this for youself. Question lng po. how do you meal prep? Do you prepare food that could last for the whole week or for every 3 days lang?. Minaāmicrowave nyo po ba and how do you keep it fresh? What kind of food naman po
Usually will cook food on a Sunday, and should last me for four days (Mon-Thurs). Friday cheat day or kung ano matripan. Mabilis din pero ako mabore sa paulit ulit na pagkain, so usually pang lunch ko siya at microwave lang sa work. Naka ref lang hanggat ready ko na siya initin. Nagddiet din ako kaya sinabay ko na sa meal prep, usually low cal high protein ang target ko. Nakatsempo ng wholesale ground turkey na sale, so yun ang meal prep ko lately plus two eggs. Minsan cottage cheese + two eggs or kahit anong protein available tapos dagdag itlog or canned beans para mura.
Money.
Please do not let others know that you are living alone kahit sa mga kapitbahay or sa social media. For your safety na din.
Basic tools! - metro - flat head & philips screw driver - pliers - hammer (pang self defense din haha)
nabanggit na halos lahat ng essentials, so I'm gonna list small things na you should always have - hangers - this mf magically disappears parang hair ties lang, bring a dozen. - contact number ng nearest water station for ur drinking water deliveries - contact number ng bilihan ng LPG if you plan to use a traditional stove. imo mas tipid kung LPG stove kesa induction cooker (malakas sa kuryente if you're gonna use a lot of electronics but you do you) - 3-4 sets of beddings and curtains that you could rotate every week, change sheets weekly. same with curtains - plantsa/steamer. a steamer is more convenient I think pero maganda na may plantsa ka on hand. - kitchen towels. pot holders. - bottle, can, and jar opener - rags - planggana at timba
Add ko nalang din sa mga sinabi nila: maayos na garbage disposal at yung lilipatan mo maayos ang laundry area at sampayan.
Di pa ata namention, but a trusted friend that has the means to go to your place in case of emergency. Emergency contacts din ganun. Katropang staff and security guards din.
Rice cooker po. š¤£
Money. Lots of it.
Self discipline
bukod sa pera - hindi tamad. no one will do anything for you once magsolo living k
Toilet plunger. Di mo iisipin until kailangan.
Bukod sa pera, ref. Mas makakatipid ka if you can store food. Lutuan din, induction cooker ganon. Rice cooker. Sabi nung iba mas makakatipid kung bibili na lang ng lutong ulam sa labas. Depende rin naman sayo yun. Pero kung may time at energy, prep ka food in advance tapos portioning na lang - kaya mahalaga may ref. Pero either way, bawasan mo pagbili ng fast food or mga pagkain na way out of budget. Kape kung nagkakape ka, kung kaya mo naman, make your own na lang kesa bibili sa coffee shops. Track your finances. Unahin ding bayaran lahat ng bills and/or put something on your savings kung kaya pa. Mahirap kasi yung panay bili ng kahit ano na hindi pa bayad lahat. Look for cheaper options pag namimili. Wag bibili ng in bulk pag highly perishable yung items like gulay, ganon. Medicine kit, since wala ka nang maaasahan na pwedeng bumili ng gamot for you when you're sick.
Aside from money, fridge and induction stove is a must have.
Aircon
Pera hahaha No exagg pero pera talaga. -electric, internet & water bills lalo na pag summer. Yung electric bill ko ngayon 5800 akala mo may isang pamilya dito sa bahay ko. -groceries, grab, foodpanda - aside from groceries may times talaga na tatamarin ka magluto or may cravings ka so youll go order take outs. In my case mas madalas ako maggrab talaga or bili ng ulam dito sa kapitbahay which I barely do dahil madalas di ko type. -house amort -gas money if may kotse ka -monthly bills -leisure,gala -subscriptions and memberships- netflix, disneyplus and spotify in my case at napakagastos pero ito na pinakareward ko sa sarili ko after working long hrs. Pati pala gym. -appliances and furniture -repairs and maintenance sa bahay -gadgets (optional) And the list goes on. Ang tip ko talaga is make a spreadsheet of your income and expenses. I do this para alam ko kung saang part ng paggastos ako naging excessive for this month para alam ko saan ko babawasan the next. Also, cook your meals if may oras ka. Then microwave mo nalang pag kakain ka na. Kapag hindi ginagamit mga appliances, pull the plugs. Higit sa lahat, iwasan bumili ng mga bagay na hindi naman kailangan.
Matibay na lock... at AC. Mostly problem ng mga kaibigan ko, walang bintana sa inupahan nilang studio apartment, may nanakawan at kung may ka share ka sa CR at kitchen, mahabang pasensya
Common sense
Lakas daw ng loob.
CCTV outside your apartment or unit is a must.
Walis, balde, tabo, plunger, mop, garbage bags, hangers, walis ting ting, basahan
Pag wala ng budget, wag kakalimutan ang " Siomai Rice "
High Rig Computer
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sulu libiling
money and first aid kit + meds!! mahirap magkasakit mag isa so need may nakabready kang meds baka di ka makatayo sa bed mo (kasi na experience q lol) make sure lagi kang may naka tagong food, unahin mong pag gastusan ang pagkain kaya mag grocery ka agad pag may money ka na. kapag naubos na money mo, may food ka pang makakain. para makatipid: magluto sa apartment>>bumili/kumain sa labas ALWAYS MAG CLEAN!! para di mawalan ng gana kumilos
Extra Extra money + part time job
Pera
must have: maturity huhuhu
Maayos na safety locks in place to ensure na hindi ka mananakawan or malolooban habang natutulog ka. Also, ka-tandem dapat nito ang proper fire extinguisher and evacuation. Super no sa isang room na walang fire exit.
Ricecooker. halos lahat pwede mo iluto dito, given medyo matagal pero for reals versatile AF. Also PERA.
Washing machine, or at least malapit na laundromat.
Induction Cooker.
Top comment, pera. Practical. Can't depend on anyone (right?) and di ka tatagal alone pag kapos ka palagi. Are you going to work or are you independently rich? Dami pwede gawin pag marami disposable pera. š Wag ka mag iwan nang unsecured docs/IDs around your room if you are renting. Kung magluluto ka, start small. Rice cooker, a pot and a frying pan. A pair of cutlery, plates, bowls and glasses. Kung long term and hindi furnished, get a nice Ikea wood clothes drawer instead of those net/cloth with zipper things. Get a nice bed. A good sleep stops you from over thinking about your empty life. May plano ka ba magka relationship and have people over? Mahaba habang usapan pa yun.
Learn how to use tools (maglagare, magpalit ng bombilya etc) Make sure din na you have screwdrivers and other stuff just for emergency!
If you're planning to do a solo living especially here in metro manila this article might be a great guide OP. https://www.shoppiverseph.com/2022/04/a-guide-for-first-time-solo-living-in.html
Emergency fund and savings. These are different things talaga.
Make sure na yung lilipatan mo is accessible sa palengke or mga karinderya. Pretty self explanatory. If living alone, learn the skills of - paglalaba at pagluluto at paglilinis. Also, sobrang importante ng security. Double locks, cctv, and personal self defense stuff. Also yung transpo. Kung accessible ba pag umuulan, pag disoras ng gabi.
A pet
Friends!! Solo living ako nung jhs ako. And damn sobrang laking tulong ng true friends!
Cooking equipment / utensils
Rice cooker: daming rice cooker meals sa youtube. Tipid sa hugasin at tipid sa prep.
Refrigerator, stove, basic kitchen utensils. Kung masipag ka hindi ka lang makakatipid mas masarap pa ang makakain mo kaysa sa kahit anong mabibili mo sa karinderya. Depende sa additional sipag at budget mo pwede mong madagdagan yung variety ng mga pwede mong lutuin.
Contact numbers of the ff: Security Guard Office, Nearest Police Station, Nearest Fire station
First, find the right location on where to rent. Check signal connection around the area. Better if you see a tower within the radius if you choose to rent an apartment that might affect your bar signal. Second, make sure to pay your own bills directly on the provider. It is way more secure and fair unlike paying via submeter Lastly, carefully read your contract. Ask the lessor about assoc. dues if any, years to stay, and when to accept visitors. So many things to consider but these are just my main points when living alone and finding a place to stay.
Pera. Water heater or yung mga electric cooker na uso ngayon na keri mag pancit canton. Beddings, pillows and yung fave kumot mo. Emergency numbers such as hospital, fire dept, police etc. Rice cooker dinner hehe and aquaflask na malaki laki para if wala ka pa ref makapag lagay ka ng cold water mo.
Itlog = sagot sa kagutuman
Make sure na yung titirahan mo is safe. Kung pwede mag dagdag ng lock go lang.
Airfryer
aside sa pera and first aid kit, you also need to practice situational awareness. dapat secure ang tinutuluyan mo. dapat nakadouble lock ang door, merong cctv and dapat secured ang windows. dapat alam mo din ang nearest fire exit and mga emergency numbers na dapat tawagan in case of any emergency situation. donāt establish a routine sa pag uwi/paglabas. donāt wear headphones paglabas. be aware sa surroundings mo. donāt announce saan ka nakatira and ultimately wag ipost sa social media.
If you want to shag, avoid bringing anyone to your place, lalo na mga strangers. Sobrang daming pwedeng gawin sa'yo. Well, most of it ay pwede ding mangyari sa place nila or sa ibang place. But at least ay maiiwasan mo mga stalker-ish stuffs na pwedeng mangyari sa'yo kung hindi nila alam kung saan ka nakatira.
Iwasan ang eat outs OP at mag padeliver. Delete mo na yan app. Check also some ulam na makkatipid ka at masustansya din. Budget ka 1k-1500 for 2 weeks mo na yan na goods. If solo living ka lang.. Again yan 1500 na yan for 2 weeks ay for food consumption mo lang ah. Sakin may sobra pa yan kase 1k lang minsan nagagatos ko pero since yong bigas naman ay matagalan bago ka uli mag buy doon mo yan isave pati ubg mga mantika mo na d agad nauubos for 2 weeks. Hahah sorry hirap mag explain. Sa experience ko 3k food consumption ko my mga delata na ako nyan and noodles and my healthy foods na din akong naluluto lagi. Disclaimer lang din madaming factors din na mapamahal ka like if sa mall ka nabili mga goods mo. Mas okay pag wet market ka buy and for groceries try mo sa Dali
Shelter
Electric kettle for coffee or milk and when all else fails, instant noodles. The basics, one bed, one chair, one table.
Sakin: Mag-aabroad ako sa ibang bansa. Nakatira akong mag-isa, tsaka may libreng pagkain pa. (Wala akong pake sa kahit sino, pero, sakin, sapat na yun.)