I was renting a 4 bedroom house for 175 dollars when I lived in the Philippines (1989). And my price was inflated due to me being an a American. My livein maid worked for 20 dollars a month. I provided her food and amenities.
If Arnel can walk away from this gig with at least 100,000, he'll be able to set up his own business back home and live comfortably. He just needs to watch out for all the relatives and friends that will try to take advantage of his new found wealth. Because he is working on an employment visa, I think he is getting payed a flat rate that had to be agreed to before the tour, probably less than half of what Jeremey was being offered.