Basically, I would estimate you would need maybe a maximum of $1,200 a month to live in the Philippines. If you can make $1,200 a month or if you have access to $1,200 a month, you can live pretty easily here.
Rectified means the edges are ground true and that does nothing for the flatness. That type of tile even though it may be high quality, must have a grout joint to hide the un-eveness of the surface or you have to be able to live with a certain amount of lippage.
Rectified Tile. The major difference between non-rectified tile and rectified tile is that rectified tile has gone through a mechanical process that ensures that each edge is precise, straight, and uniform. The resulting crisp, 90 degree edges allow for a perfectly level installation with the use of almost no grout.