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@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

*Let me know your thoughts and questions in the comments guys!*

@ploranaithegamer1886

2 жыл бұрын

Im in cambodia city is phnome phen too our language is khmer

@ploranaithegamer1886

2 жыл бұрын

And our food here is good

@ScottDieken

Жыл бұрын

can you still get happy pizza by the river?

Dave in Cambodia lives with his girlfriend in a $50 a month apartment in Siem Reap. Simple but clean place. When I was living there my apartment was more expensive.... $100 a month before electric and water. Nice clean simple apartment with large washroom, with shower, small kitchen, nice living room/bedroom. Gated walled building (all the tenants have a key for the gate) and security guard. Kept electric cost low by not having a TV, and not turning the airconditioning on. I used fan only, and cross circulation between windows. I really can't see spending hundreds of dollars on an apartment.

@brahimchab

27 күн бұрын

Must have been a sweat box 🥵🥵🥵

@robertwilliamson922

27 күн бұрын

@@brahimchab Sweat box only for the first two to three weeks. At that point my body had acclimated to the tropical climate and I was fine. Cross circulation between windows and using fans is all you need. Air conditioning is a big mistake. Your body will never acclimate if you use air conditioning. Use air conditioning….and every time you step outside will be like stepping into a blast furnace. It takes the human body only two to three weeks to acclimate. Why not let acclimatization be your friend? I got used to the climate…..didn’t suffer anymore in the heat, and kept my electric bill really really low. Win….win.. . 😃👍🏼👏🏼🌴🌴🌴☸️

New sub here, Mike. Really enjoyed your informative video. I currently am living in the U.S. and waiting for things to settle down before visiting Vietnam and the Philippines. Now you've put Cambodia on my radar. Your condo and its price is amazing and totally suited for my needs as well as being way under my budgeted needs. Unfortunately, I am sure housing prices will rise with the easing of the C*vid restrictions.

@vivalatink716

Жыл бұрын

Yes I was In Thailand recently. It seems like Thailand was one of the last south east Asian places to lower restrictions. It has improved! I am sure if you go now it would be an ideal time I am sure. Cheers from Wisconsin! I am going to Cambodia January 12th hope to see more Americans and smiling faces!

Thanks man, good video. Best breakdown I have seen.

Many things have change there sense 2002, back then there was not to much to do, or very many places to live. Nice presentation!

Good video Mike I have been to Cambodia 7 times in the 2 years before covid in particular siem reap. I hope to live there with my wife

Several basic points needed. What is the length of your lease? How many months deposit? How much is the KwH electricity rate? Some places are $0.20, others 0.25, or 0.30, that's a huge difference. You're on a high floor, pounded by the sun all day, will easily cost twice that to cool the place when it gets red hot starting later in March lasting until late in the year. Only December through February are even slightly cool weather.

Beautiful view! Thanks for showing us!

That's a really cool apartment, Mike and what a spot for the morning coffee :)

Hi Mike. Nice vid. The one thing I would say is that you've got expats in Siem Reap/ S'ville doing OK on around $700 a month. It all depends on your standard of living. A room with Aircon and a small kitchen can be had in Siem Reap for around $100 a month. If you're happy to drink cheap beer, go for walks, watch DVD's and eat street food/wok it up at home, you can easily do that on the budget I just mentioned. Obviously, your lifestyle is a lot better and PP is a lot pricier anyway. But there's something there for every budget.

@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Sure, I appreciate I could have reduced my spending if I been on a tighter budget. I barely never cooked in my two months in Cambodia!! Could most definitely reduced food costs.

@billparrish9200

2 жыл бұрын

@@mysonjimmy1337 Thanks for that honest input. Stay safe.

@jadenlikewow

Жыл бұрын

@@livinginphuketthailand im moving to cambodia in a month your place seemed really nice but what do you think like $280-350 get?

@sean13

Жыл бұрын

Very true. SR much cheaper and more beautiful.

@bangrojai4868

Жыл бұрын

Indonesia especially Bandung is way way cheaper. Apartment rent cost is way cheaper. 70 US $ / month will get you a nice apartment room in Bandung.

Wow, such a great breakdown video from Cambodia! I'm originally from Cambodia, but now I living in US. Keep it up!

@makglobalhealth7983

2 жыл бұрын

Great, if I wanted to purchase housing, how do I? Thank you

@hansberger4939

2 жыл бұрын

@@makglobalhealth7983 get an cambodian passport.

@makglobalhealth7983

2 жыл бұрын

@@hansberger4939 Thank you

@hansberger4939

2 жыл бұрын

@@makglobalhealth7983 You can "own" a condo.

Interesting ! Love the video so much !

Hey mike great video my wife and I are actually flying to Cambodia tomorrow we love yer vids very helpful and informative

@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it mate, thanks for the comment and enjoy Cambodia!

@moeunsitha1075

2 жыл бұрын

Hope u enjoy Cambodia

The city is so vivid with vibrant roof tops and clear blue skies. Looks like a drawing

Coffee at my little place in a mountain town is $2.50. A usual breakfast with coffee here is $10 with tip. But a diner will be more like $ 18.

enjoy the presentation and I'm thinking about moving to Southeast Asia whether it be the Philippines Cambodia or Vietnam and I really enjoyed your breakdown on your cost of living I will be reaching out to you soon and again thank you for your presentation

lovely video have a nice time in Cambodia

Wayyy Kool. Thx a Ton for the Post.

This is very nice, Mike! I went up to the rooftop of this building and the view is awesome. My friend own a condo unit here. It a very nice place in Toulkork. By the way, I got my unlimited mobile data at only $5 per month.

@YouOweMeMoney

2 жыл бұрын

what mobile service provider did you pick?

Hey Mike, been following your movements since you got to KH. Thank you for the quick video updates...I've lived in Phnom Penh before and will be heading back next month. TK is a great area to be in! Also planning to go to back to Vietnam in April, so looking forward to seeing you go ahead of us...:) take care.. PS there's another Indian restaurant - The curry King and many good chill cafes down street 337 close to a Bayon ..

@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one, thanks for the recommendation. I'll check that area out for sure! Cheers ✌

@martinherald6492

2 жыл бұрын

@@livinginphuketthailand If your a food fiend, try going on a trip to Kampot. I've just returned and the place seems to get better all the time. Particularly the food. I saw many Indian/curry places, but didn't try them. Order the pork dumpling soup at ecran restaurant, for 3USD you won't be disappointed.

@martinherald6492

2 жыл бұрын

I loved my trips to Vung Tau in Vietnam and was going to make that my new holiday destination. But covid stuffed all of that up. They are going a bit the same way as Thailand did and only want tourists. They are making it more difficult to live there. Even when I knew people here who went on a visa run and had a flat in Vietnam, who couldn't get back in due to covid restrictions, I was having arguments with locals saying the place was open. When last I looked you had to organize a business visa to get in. I'm not up to date now though, what's the latest, do you know?

@peterkhieu

2 жыл бұрын

In Asia especially in Cambodia the higher the apartment usually the higher rent especially with the elevator. The rent probably is cheaper if you want a lower floor.

@martinherald6492

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterkhieu I've been stuck in elevators twice in my 20's working for a bank in Australia. Hundreds of people knew were were stuck in the lift. On both occasions it took about half an hour to get us out. Lifts in Cambodia are quite small and make me nervous. Worse still, I've never seen anyone with an elevator company name on their shirt in this country.

My place in Thailand one minute from the beach in Hua Hin is comparable. $400 total

@patrickglennon7058

Жыл бұрын

Hua hin is a lovely spot, the foods options off the charts, just done a month there

Welcome to my country 🇰🇭🙏

@grant5059

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. So kind. Are you in PP?

Great video! Thank you

Excellent info, Mike. Very helpful.

@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great insight into your data to day. Does the 200pw include your medical insurance as well? Thanks

Nice view from ur condo Greetings from Prey Nokor Sài Gòn city ❤️

I love your KZread video about Cambodia make me want to live in Cambodia.

I love your condo! This was a great video!

@livinginphuketthailand

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

Gorgeous apartment but im so scared of heights that I actually get anxiety (yes I know its totally psychological) with the balcony/roof shots so I'd have to get a lower apartment. You've got it made!

@johnholbrook6042

Жыл бұрын

Worked for a company that required some travel & they had a rule not to get a hotel room above the 3rd floor for fire safety reasons. More difficult rescue above 3rd floor & better chance of surviving a jump from 3rd floor then a higher jump.

@keithd1219

Жыл бұрын

@@johnholbrook6042 I'm with you....I'd aim for the bushes 🤣

@nino714

Жыл бұрын

@@johnholbrook6042 Good point. Here in America most fire trucks rescue ladders don't extend past the 7th floor. So that is my limit! 😆

You give me hope. That's exactly the lifestyle I want. I found slices of that in Thailand but I was only on an extended vacation. Living somewhere is much different that visiting on vacation. But seems like Phnom Pehn is more laid back than Bangkok. Although I loved Bangkok and other places I saw in Thailand, felt like Bangkok was crowded everywhere I went. I love how much space is in the coffee shop and restaurant you went to in the this video. There wasn't a ton of people in these establishments even though you are in a big city. Very nice.

Thank you for sharing this video

As a local, i suggest you cook yourself. You would be amazed how much you will save, plus you might surprise yourself with your own cooking x'D Your current food cost per day is still expensive to me. Check out the food app and you will see plenty of good deals too. Cheers, mate!

@stevenhull5025

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree with you. I live (food wise) on $5 a day buying at the local market and cooking at my rented condo. Rice, veggies and fruit. I catch my own fish as I am a keen angler. If I have a good day I barter a fish or two for chicken or pork. I am also talking about Malacca, Malaysia which is more expensive than Cambodia. Rent is $200 pm, tap water $8, internet $9, bottled water $10 and electric around $30. I mainly use a fan which I prefer to air con. Yes, $407 all in PER MONTH. On arrival I get a free 90 day tourist visa. I also don't drink alcohol or smoke.

It is more expensive than Thailand in general. The beers medical costs and taxis seem less than Thailand!

Great explanation....

i liked your video well presented and was very smooth

@livinginphuketthailand

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment! 🙏

Great Video 👌 thanks for sharing

Hey Mike, informatinve video, I am comming to Cambodia on 5th March from Bangkok.

@SaidurRahmanTV

2 жыл бұрын

I just watched your other video and contact with Prang to manage my visa extension, this makes so much easy. thanks again Mike.

Well I'm glad that you enjoying Cambodia I've done many trips and from my experience it definitely doesn't compare to Thailand. I'm a motorcycle enthusiast and the roads are pretty bad, drivers are a little bit insane.

@bbll3090

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe your just soft Mike.

@mikefreeriderAsia

2 жыл бұрын

@@bbll3090 maybe!!!

@C1K450

10 ай бұрын

@@mikefreeriderAsiait is hectic but once they finish their main infrastructure project which consists of the airports, seaports, bridges, and housing, they’ll start looking more into public transportation (busses and metro rails) and repaving the roads. They could also enforce the traffic laws more as a lot of Cambodian deaths or motorcycle and other vehicular accidents.

Thank you Mike. I like your videos, thorough. How do you use the phone or should I say do you convert SIM card to my current phone while in Cambodia?

very good info very nice honest info

Thanks for the vid, sir! Very thorough and informative. I know it wasn't the topic of the video, but what about safety and crime rates. As a foreigner, do you feel safe while out and about?

@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I felt safe, however I was also conscious and smart about where yo use my phone etc . Another KZread friend has his phone stolen.

very straight up good. i did not think it would be . but i always give a chance too most everything . and in this case im happy i did .

@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful Tim.

Prices really must have gone up. I was in Phnom Phen in 2017. Had a night out with dinner (1,5 USD) happy hour beer (50 cents) and tuk tuk back to the hotel (2 USD one way).

In Philippines I pay under $200 USD for a 2br house in a Gated subdivision with a pool Tennis and BB Courts and a nice little park.

@whilehavingcoffee

Жыл бұрын

Mind telling us where in Philippines?

@MyLifeThai371

Жыл бұрын

@@whilehavingcoffee In Siquijor Philippines one of the expats is paying only $40/month for an entire house.

@whilehavingcoffee

Жыл бұрын

@@MyLifeThai371 what? Wow.

@MyLifeThai371

Жыл бұрын

@@whilehavingcoffee "Pamilya Isle" youtube channel. Just type "siquijor philippines" in your youtube search and she is the main youtuber for that island.

What a great deal bro! I pay pretty much the same for just a single room here in New Zealand...

@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Time to move to Asia? 😄🙏

Thanks for sharing

I recommend Malaysia. Amazing food

the high usd dosnt help retirees moving to cambodia since cambodia uses usd, u would be better off moving to thailand and having almost twice as much money with the baht,

Really enjoyed your video Mike. Very informative and positive. One question, your e-visa will expire at the end of the month right? I’m sure you have plans to stay longer there, how will you do that?

@livinginphuketthailand

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben, glad it was useful. I left Cambodia over 1 year ago. 2 months in Phnom Penh was more than long enough!! In no hurry to return.

Nice information bro

that balcony is something else!

Nice video mate. I'm surprised how modern and affordable your condo is. I recently spent a couple of months in Indonesia, mostly in Jakarta, and I'd say that day to day living expenses are similar in JKT to what you said. How do you get on with speaking? How wide spread is spoken English there? Also, are there any swanky malls there?

@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Level of English is OK but not as widely spoken as Thailand in my experience. Yes there's malls with Gucci, Armani and all the big brands if that's what you're looking for.

@genghiskhan8222

2 жыл бұрын

@@livinginphuketthailand Actually I go to malls to chat to women. That is the best place to meet girls, certainly in the Philippines and Indonesia

@hellouser5498

Жыл бұрын

Nobody in TH speaks English 🤣 and when they do its at level of 3yo

@grant5059

Жыл бұрын

@@hellouser5498 So what! It's TH not the US or UK. I appreciate any locals who try to speak English.

You certainly get a good bang for your buck there. The condo looks good especially for a single or couple. How long is your lease? Landlord sounds quite reasonable.

Hi Mike. John from Bar Ang in Battambang here. I'd love a chat with you when you are next in Battambang. Please come for a meal and some laughs. Cheers JT

Hey @Mike...great communicative and helpful video. What do you think about a graphic designer moving to Cambodia's Capital? Would there be opportunities? Ireland's cost of living is just ridiculous and there are no houses to be had anywhere. Seriously considering moving to that beautiful place

@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nikolay, not sure about that tbh. If you are looking for job opportunities, I sense that PP may not be the best place. Vietnam has more to offer with regards career advancement etc.

@Weebay_213

2 жыл бұрын

@@livinginphuketthailand yeah? I'm not even bothered about advancement just quality of life. But I shall do some research. Thanks Mike

@stephenpavy2501

2 жыл бұрын

@@Weebay_213 you best setting up remote digital work contracts from the country you live in now like your home country, then you will get your good income, then live in Cambodia etc on a better achievable lifestyle. Getting local work in Cambodia not the best way pay wise unless it's a special contract, with a international company, that type a job is only available in Thailand but those are rare in Cambodia.

@Weebay_213

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenpavy2501 thanks Stephen

@vivalatink716

Жыл бұрын

@@stephenpavy2501 that is difficult to set up in Wisconsin USA. But I appreciate the advice and heads up on the idea. Also thanks,I figured the income for Cambodians jobs are lower than most westerners are willing to settle for. Thanks for clarifying!

excellent

2 Questions Mike... Q1) With these condos, does the aircon keep it cool in the upper (sleeping) area or is it hot? Q2) Is it close the the main CBD ?

@Lanky009

Жыл бұрын

Must be hot af without ac on all the time

Great video.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Great place. Be proud!

that is a useful insight information

@livinginphuketthailand

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

i love your apartment!

Amazing how much a country can change in 15 yrs

Thank you!🖐️🤠👍

Dude, that was a really good video. Image quality also superb. You seem like you are doing great. Happy for you. Just one thing that kinda bugged me a bit. I think the Cambodian currency is pronounced ri-el. I know some folks say reel but your channel is informational as well as educational, so it would be better to get tourists/foreigners to get the basics right. I noted that you handed the $100 note and received the change with your right hand. This is the proper way to do it. It drives me crazy when foreigners use their left hand to give and receive. This is incredible rude but the locals won’t say it though. Cheers!

@Oc3236

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing local knowledge

@lathkong6889

2 жыл бұрын

I'm Cambodian, I'll take it hand over fist. I'll take any I can, doesn't bother me. We I'm Cambodian american't.

Honestly, I was expecting food to be cheaper, I've spent three months in Malayisa, and i think you could have the same type of food for half the price.

Thank you for the info… I am moving to cambodia in July 😉

Just wondering, if use tourist VISA, how many times can extended ? Should leave the country for renewed the VISA ?

Thank you for the video. So let me see if they have this right. Every time you extend your visa for a month it’s $50 a month through the agency you were using?

Did you live in Thailand previously? Maybe 6 months to a year ago I watched another video of yours where you could've been living in Thailand? I lived in Thailand from 2004-2006. During this period I did visit Cambodia - Phnom Penh, Siem Reap. To me, Cambodia was very eye opening in terms of how rural it was and underdeveloped. Seems like a lot has changed since then according to your video and others I've seen. I wonder what the main differences are between the two today?

Very nice

Good video

Great vid mike how’s the language barrier ? Easy or do u find it hard to communicate with the locals

@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rudy, not as many people speak English here as in Thailand. Plus, I don't speak ANY Khmer so it can be tricky at times. But Google Translate is always at hand so I manage!

@nyob4938

2 жыл бұрын

I've been told the opposite, that the english here in Cambodia is better than that of Thailand and Vietnam - though I haven't had first-hand experience of either.

@leighton5737

2 жыл бұрын

@@nyob4938 me too, I was quite surprised to hear that but again probably depends on the area, in Phuket English is widely spoken but in isaan it’s not but I was surprised to hear that

Thanks man

Hi Mike, could you please let me know of any reasonably priced rooms or apartments in Phnom Penh not to far away from 136 street or about 10 -15 minutes walk away. Thanks ever so much, keep up the good work.

@trevoraindow2440

2 жыл бұрын

@Untak Sang Ok thanks for that.

@trevoraindow2440

2 жыл бұрын

@Untak Sang A big ask, but do you know the name and number of this place?

@rathachuob2914

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Cambodia!!! 🇰🇭

Nice dear thx

Very good video. Subscribed. Maybe an extended visit when the wife and I are retired in a couple of years. Thanks ❤👍+1.

On that budget I could have a condo in Pattaya with a beach close by and view. I think it's a little bit expensive.

@livinginphuketthailand

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Cambodia is actually more expensive than Thailand, if.yojnwant to live a life with western comforts.

Thank U. Many good infos. I need to have a Car like i have in Thailand now bc of problems i have. What do i have to do to get my own Car and how much all incl. Maybe we gone see each other there... Take care

Yer best have small us dollars but sometime you need to break big one

Western tourism has driven up prices in Thailand. Therefore another location MUSNN be cheap

Hey Mike how much is their insurance I plan on leaving next month and hopefully staying in the same place where you are staying

PP is expencive,i live here in cambodia for 8 years in a row.in siem reap you will find that kind of condo with the pool at 2/3 of that price,same with the pad thai and the 2 coffee for nearly 10 $ is 1/3 overpricedi have a 2 bedroom bungalow in a compound with elec and good internet and water for 200$,my eelctric bill is a bit higher cozz i run AC a lot,around 70$, yearvisa devided by 12 is around 25$ a month.my total bill is less the 900 usd

@unassailable6138

2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to find a job in Siam Reap teaching Elgish or doing something else?

Thanks

My Family And Me Goes Sim Reap There Was alot Of expensive hotel So My Dad Call His Friend goes His Hotel Like a Wood House a Room Super Nice Like Natures On Khmer New Year Well We Saved Alot Of Money Xd

good video tnx

@livinginphuketthailand

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Cambodia looks very nice.

What’s the $9 data plan sim you got?

I found in China coffee was extremely expensive. This is reasonable. You could probably get a similar meal and two coffees in south africa for same price!

@bangrojai4868

Жыл бұрын

Good coffee in Indonesia only cost you 0,3 US $. Apartment rent 70 US $ / month in outer city of Bandung.

Why do you give dollar? The do not have their own currency??? I gave a weird question. Can play online xasino there in Cambodia? I know there is actual casino but I m talking about online xasino. Thanks

Wow Pnom Penn is so colorful! Like Guanajuato, Mexico where i retired! What are rhe income requrements for a permanent/ retirement visa? Cheers

Hi there, not sure why you don't use Baht? That would be infinetly cheaper would it not?

Why not just use smaller denominations with local businesses than a huge $100 bill which always puts a strain on them?

The electric building rate isn't necessarily the government rate. Could be 1/3 of what you're paying. As you say it's not much & that's what they count on. That's why I like a low rent place that includes electric. Internet & water are minor expenses. I prefer not to have a service condo/apartment. Other expenses are fine. 👍

Thanks for video. Have you connected with any ex-pats living where you are now staying?? Eating alone is ok now and then but friendships are important. How are things in that department

@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

I've met some interesting people here so far. Both locals and expats. 👌

Thanks that shows. The world knows Cambodia

What would be the minimum you could live on in Cambodia and still have a nice life.. maybe in Kep or Siem Reap?

Believe me, the concern about crime is real, but relatively tiny , next to the issue of noise.( I've been here 11 years).

@user-jr7ue1go5s

Жыл бұрын

Is Cambodia noisy like Vietnam?

Mike it kinda late but i'm a cambodian you got rip off with that 460$ , for square meter space that condo unit with bargain price around 300-350$ is max

@heythave

2 жыл бұрын

True. Just like a hotel.

Same price for living outside Berlin in a small 50m2 condo with Health insurance, Energy, Beer and everything else …1400€ it’s not so cheap

Nice! 👍 Is it possible to find cheaper rent options say around $200 USD per month outside the city center?.

@livinginphuketthailand

2 жыл бұрын

I would expect so yes.

@danielcyr6489

2 жыл бұрын

not every cambodian makes 500 usd a month so yes 100% you could find rent 200

@rogermichaelwillis6425

2 жыл бұрын

He's not living in the city center. I had a French colonial apartment in the city center just two blocks from the river for only $140 a month. It wasn't as spiffy as his condo but that's not my style anyway. His place does look very nice.

@linahol6067

2 жыл бұрын

I'm Cambodian, my house rent is 60$ per month! No joking

@christopherhouse7937

2 жыл бұрын

@@linahol6067 Lucky You! That’s awesome! Do you have a decent kitchen for cooking food? 🍲