*Is it really that cheap to live in Cambodia?* 🤔 I break down our true costs and list 6 main categories of expenses. Follow my @moconutlife journey here: kzitem.info/rock/fhABoobozSMOjQ6XJ-wwMQ
@reachbothpanha6494
Жыл бұрын
living in Cambodia not cheap but with healthy and happiness, Fruit , Meat, Chickens no chemicals , farmer feed animal and plant fruit and vegetable in natural way
@donbrashsux
Жыл бұрын
Something’s aren’t cheap but where else can you have your 4x4 tire puncture fixed for $1.25 and such fast service
@ashleyspitzer6672
Жыл бұрын
Cheaper then what we would normally pay a whole year. I mean add up the living expenses, groceries, healthcare insurance, house pricing, paying rent. Add all that up a year's worth living in the USA. Spending more then you would in Cambodia. Price of rent for an apartment is mostly far more way cheaper then paying rent now a days here in the US. Some of you may be a bit jealous how most things are cheap in and much affordable in Cambodia are the in the US. No wonder why some fellow Americans move to Cambodia or else where.
@martinherald6492
Жыл бұрын
From memory cellcard uses metfone's APN for a stick modem. The two phone companies that stand out here are smart and metfone. Metfone is not the cheapest, nor is smart. Smart has some good deals, like recharge with $5 each month, then all your smart to smart phone calls are free and you can use the $5 credit to phone home or something. Great if all of your friends are also on smart. Metfone has the best coverage in the nation and offers some really good 4G internet deals. I pay 1 dollar a week for data using metfone and never need to worry about wifi when I'm on the road or go out about town. Your budget sounds about right. It is possible to live in Cambodia on far less than that. Many of my in laws have jobs that only pay about $150 a month. But for a westerner, I'd recommend budgeting at least 1k. Thanks for the video : )
@lebgdu77payet17
Жыл бұрын
Good morning
@pattayaglutton3729
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am so happy I found your channel. I really enjoy your content. I lived in Phnom Penh from 2006-20018. I worked as an English teacher at ACE school and enjoyed my life their very much. I am now back in Arizona but I really miss life in South East Asia. I am hoping to return to Cambodia in 2 or 3 years time to retire. Phnom Penh has always been a very special place for me and I have made many wonderful friends. I will be looking for a small condo like the one you are renting but I will buy it. Thank you for sharing your life and I look forward to your future content. Have a great day😀😀😀 P.S. I am happy to see how modern Cambodia is getting and I wish the Khmer people the very best of luck for their future. 😁
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Pattaya. Thanks so much for the comment and for sharing your story. I think it's pretty cool that you taught English here. It's interesting to see how well-spoken the locals are nowadays, makes me proud to see the people grow. I am also making great friends here. Cambodia will always have a piece of my heart and hopefully you get to return. Appreciate the support and good luck to you.
@HoengSophoan
Жыл бұрын
I was a student at ACE too. Thank you so much sir
@KhmerOldiesAficionado
2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you and your husband found the courage to move to Cambodia. I stumbled upon your video while looking for information for a friend of mine, who’s thinking of moving here also. I love your video with generally accurate straightforward and helpful tips that, hopefully, enable other overseas Cambodians to follow your footsteps. I wish you and your significant all the best and I hope that you both decide to stay for long term. I’ve moved here (from the Bay Area) a little more than 5 years ago and loved every minute of it. I was born in this city and I feel very grateful to finally have an opportunity to come back and reside in this beautiful striving little place.
@siralexfergie1267
2 жыл бұрын
@Khmer Oldies Aficionado Hello, I'm interested in moving to Phnom Penh too. I also live in the Bay Area. I would like to see if you could share a little more of your experience moving from the Bay to Phnom Penh. Please let me know if you would like to share some. Thank you.
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad my video can help you and your friend some. I'm glad you got to come back to your home city. It's truly an amazing experience to see how much Cambodia has changed and the journey Cambodians take to get back to their roots. Lots of pain in our history but also so much resiliency in our stories. Hope your friend's journey back to Cambodia is just as amazing!
@KhmerOldiesAficionado
2 жыл бұрын
@@siralexfergie1267 certainly. What would you like to know? Any specific questions or concerns?
@PauloGaetathe_original
Жыл бұрын
@@KhmerOldiesAficionado Actually I would like to ask about your Khmer language skills. Were you already fluent when you first arrived or did you take classes? Maybe you just don't bother about the language, as so many expats.
@charliepearce8767
Жыл бұрын
@@MoconutLife Nice place. Be even nicer if people stop throwing their garbage everywhere...the streets look like a garbage tip in some places...Be productive and proud and clean up the rubbish everywhere...no wonder the ocean are full of plastic rubbish !
@mrbbkk
Жыл бұрын
I could easily live there for 600 to 900 13 year expat in SE ASIA U pay $60 for a haircut I pay $1.50. Can get a nice coffee for $1 to $1.50 Can get a massage for $3 U r a tourist I am a long term resident U spend much more than 90% of locals
@hansenontheroad6584
Жыл бұрын
I was absolutely blown away by your food costs. That's like $17 per person per day. When soup costs per your video $1.25 that's seems high. I don't spend half that here in the U.S. I'm looking to move at the end of the year to either Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam or Cambodia and was leaning towards Cambodia as I can get a nice apartment for $200 per month so I hope I can keep my food/drink costs to $175. Love the videos though. This is not a criticism just trying to learn to make the best decision
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Yea, thanks for the comments and good luck on your journey! I think it's definitely possible for $175 a month where the locals eat. Not hard to find meals under $1. I've lived in high cost of living areas most my life so I'm actually saving on my food bill in Cambodia. Nonetheless, I hear you. We've been finding better deals and have been bringing those costs down.
@Bluepanda555
Жыл бұрын
I have been watching Alot of videos about Cambodia and I am sure you can find good apartments below $200 aswell fully furnished and maybe $100 or less if not.. I believe it's easily liveable below $500 a month for two in Cambodia specially if we can avoid the hifi lifestyle
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Definitely agree!@@Bluepanda555
@laggmonstret
Жыл бұрын
It all depends on what kind of lifestyle you live. I've watched a guy spend like $5500 per month on average in Thailand. That's more then double the cost for us here in Sweden lmao! But I guess if you live like if you're on a vacation after you moved it's gonna be expensive ;)
@mrbHanoi
19 күн бұрын
You can in Vietnam but long term visas are difficult to get
@wesgraham2262
25 күн бұрын
You are very talented my dear. The first video I just watched was about your Japanese-style studio apartment in BKK 1 for $500 with great amenities. Now this one with equally informative and valuable information. I’m now a “like” and “subscriber” so please keep these awesome videos coming!
@MickeyMishra
Жыл бұрын
Single man living in SEA? You can do this for less then $100 bucks a month if you don't care about A/C . Less if you are willing to work on a farm or someplace. In fact? I know people who go to work in an office, and that is there relax time. Often food is drinks is covered depending on the company or job etc. The more local and out of the main city you wish to be? The better things get. Perfect for us men who like to actually live out in the sticks or countryside. Any of you thinking about cost? Want to cut them to almost nothing? LEARN TO SPEAK THE LOCAL LANGUAGE! There are so many deals to be had if you do this. Or have someone do the business dealings for you. Remember, clothes are made here for less than 50 cents. If you get a business up and running? Just being able to make these connections will get you all you need to slash your living expenses to darn near nothing. Gentleman? If you're going to move abroad? Be a bountiful gift to the land you stay at. Just like water is needed to make plants grow? Grow your soul while you are abroad. Does wonders for your health.
@NicholasWarnertheFirst
3 ай бұрын
Can I contact you?
@mick-berry5331
Ай бұрын
This is a wonderful and rare comment! Okoun.
@CenrelianGuardsmen
Жыл бұрын
Man, $500 for 1 month of food per person where I’m only spending about 150-200 every month here in Phnom Penh. Also BKK is SUPER expensive compared to the rest of the city, plus too many foreigners for me
@bluesmansunnyfournier4727
3 ай бұрын
Same here I pay 150-200 a month and a brand new 2 bedroom house for $300.00 a month
@kevinadams9468
2 ай бұрын
Amen.
@khlouktim2884
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for coming to Cambodia it is a nice video 😊😊😊
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
អរគុណច្រើន។ កម្ពុជាស្អាតណាស់។
@tharichoy1726
2 жыл бұрын
Wow another great video. Definitely have to show Victoria. She wants to live in Cambodia for a year. Thanks for sharing, now we have some idea for when we’re there.
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
😍That's pretty awesome! Hopefully, we have some overlap. Would love to be here when you both consider it!
@happyd9733
2 жыл бұрын
We also live in a studio in that building! It's very nice and much better prices than other similar places in the area.
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
Wow what a small world. And yes. We agree. This building has a lot of cool amenities and is managed well. Worth it for me! 😀
@xxjimmahoxx
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting. This was very helpful.
@MoconutLife
11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@noalinalee9988
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video for us Cambodians from the u.s. to understand about the exchanges out there.
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure! I love being able to share beautiful Cambodia with the world!
@novak4594
2 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Be there in 2 weeks with my Khmer GF. Looking forward to the food.
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! I look forward to sharing more videos! I hope you and your GF enjoy your visit and eat lots of delicious food. Here's a video I did on some places I ate at if you're looking for suggestions: kzitem.info/news/bejne/066QrGePipGlo5g
@novak4594
2 жыл бұрын
@@MoconutLife thank you for reply. She’s a girl very shy born in Thailand refugee camp from Khmer Rouge etc. Her parents story broke my heart. I’m a Maori from NZ, same colour as Khmer but I love my girl so much. Awesome vlogs you have
@camelotenglishtuition6394
Жыл бұрын
@@novak4594 Khmer girls are really really loyal too dude. Probably the most loyal in SE Asia.
@roachtoasties
3 ай бұрын
As far as living in the U.S., I do own a home totally paid off in Southern California. If I wanted to live barebones, with a paid off home, I probably could manage for $1,500 - $2,000 a month (one person), but unexpected expenses can push that up. One thing I'm concerned about in your video is you mentioned you're using travel medical insurance. You're not traveling, but living there. There could be an issue if you have a large medical expense with such coverage. You got to make sure you have the correct coverage.
@johnmertz2604
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your useful videos. I'm considering moving there. I would work as a teacher. I'm American. At 72 there are only a few places will let me work. I've never been there, but I've traveled in the Philippines many times as well as Bangkok and China many years ago. I have a small SS check, so I definitely need to work, at least part-time.
@golfking890
Жыл бұрын
Great video with awesome information!
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@disciplerhinehart
Жыл бұрын
wow $500 that's so cool I live in California you can't rent anything for $1,118. lol I thought apartment was going to cost like $2000. so cool. thx for sharing!:)
@khmericankitchenseeds8776
2 жыл бұрын
About monthly expenses VS the Local earnings/Income.
@biggalaxy9102
Жыл бұрын
Love the NLP with the VOCAL FRY!
@nunyaNnunya
5 ай бұрын
Kind of odd that you don't avoid the street food but are wary of a wet market. All of those street food vendors are buying their ingredients from a wet market 100% guaranteed. They certainly aren't up to western hygiene standards but cook it well, wash it beforehand, and you're fine. You are spot on about getting a dish from a street food vendor for significantly less than what you'll pay for the exact same food in a restaurant. Some of the best meals i've had in this country were sitting on a little plastic chair at some roadside food cart.
@thierry-le-frippon
5 ай бұрын
My budget in Siem Reap is around $850/mth... But can be lower if you are organized and leave there long term.
@MoconutLife
5 ай бұрын
Nice! I agree. It can definitely be cheaper if you plan out your stay well. If I stay longer, I think my expenses would be more bc I'm expected to donate money to family. It is what it is.
@AaronandKim
5 ай бұрын
Our expenses are between $2,000-$3,000 a month, AT LEAST! You won’t live comfortably on your own here, let alone with a woman on less. Reading all the “budget Romeo” comments had me dyin’ 😂
@m3li0ds20
4 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for sharing the video! Just curious, what do you guys do for a living? I was hoping it would be cheaper to live there - like 500-750 USD per person. But yeah, it's still way cheaper when compared to the West. 🍻
@sokhaprom3012
2 жыл бұрын
You spend more than me in the US..
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
to each their own. :)
@andrewbrann6231
Жыл бұрын
Not hating on the video I haven't even watched it yet fully but yeah my bills in America are less than $1,000 a month for everything including food
@nfthero4280
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewbrann6231 you’re doing it right! Good job 👍
@gomamon8439
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewbrann6231 This video factors in everything not just bills. In total the cost of living is about 2.5k and most of it is from eating out and going to bars.
@andrewbrann6231
Жыл бұрын
@@gomamon8439 I go to bars here though and I make 740 biweekly here. I pay 175 mth rent electric water internet and trash. Car payment 200 mth. Insurance on car 35 mth. The 740 is after child support. I roughly spend less than 10 bucks at bar. Usually sneak in 4 tiny airplane bottles in bar . 59 each
@KB3TLE
11 ай бұрын
California is a poor comparison as is NYC ! -- But it is very inexpensive in Cambodia compared to most all of the US and most of Europe. -- Siem Reap is less expensive than the Capital. Retired expats likely prefer less chaos and even cheaper prices ? Some other videos report living costs there to be well under $1000 / month if desired or needed.
@yulin7770498
Жыл бұрын
that's for sharing these tips. very useful!
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful!
@iBarber504
10 ай бұрын
The gas for the moth for you is three days worth of gas for me? Ohhhh I can’t wait to move.😢
@donbrashsux
Жыл бұрын
Wet markets are just fine .. get in there 😀 I’ve never had any bugs or anything and I’ve been living here for over 3 years ..
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I started shopping for vegetables at the local wet marts and you're right! Had my cousin come with me to show me how to negotiate prices! Definitely more affordable than at the supermarkets. :)
@janpotti2660
Жыл бұрын
I would like to know your opinion : In 11 years my appartment is paid off for, I live now in Belgium I would prefere Phillipeens, Vietnam or Cambodia so what's the most cheapest country to live in, my biggest advantage is that I had 15 years ago a byepass surgery so like right now i just eat 1 big meal a day. What's for me the best country to stay you think I was in Thailand for 4 months but I know the expenses are alot higher there so.
@Kylelongwest
Жыл бұрын
I think either Cambodia or the Philippines is good. It's better that you go somewhere that people can understand you. I think Vietnam is harder to live in, although it's cheaper, people there hardly speak any English. Even taxi drivers for grab app can't speak any English, so going around the city will be difficult.
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jan! I don't have an opinion about the Philippines or Vietnam, because I've never lived there. Cambodia can be relatively cheap if your cost of living doesn't require much, but healthcare is one to definitely do some research on. I've heard a lot of locals flying to Thailand or Vietnam for major surgeries, so that's something to consider. Good luck to you!
@Ben-jr6vl
Жыл бұрын
I live on 70 USD per week in Australia but it's pretty tough. I was thinking about Cambodia to make life a bit easier
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Definitely pros and cons. You should check out my friend's channel For Riel (kzitem.info). They're from Australia too and live in Cambodia!
@Ben-jr6vl
Жыл бұрын
@@MoconutLife thanks I'll check it out
@cookingwanunknownchef4224
6 ай бұрын
Food is the most expensive in your monthly breakdown. How about learning to eat one meal a day? It would cut your food costs down to nearly a third of the total food cost. You'll be healthier and sexier too. You forgot to mention how to make $2,300.00 a month in Srok Khmer to live there for $2,300.00 a month. Give one meal a day a try... 😃
@KhVDO
2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Ra978
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@10ambeer58
2 жыл бұрын
Last time(Feb. 2020 to Feb 2021) I lived on 130 a block from the river. It was an 'exciting' area I guess but I feel like there are more rats because so close to River. Thank God I never had one in apartment but I stayed on 3rd floor(Cambodian 3rd floor, so for me (usa) 4th lol) and EVERYTIME I went on stairwell either up or down rats ran past me..only drawback to that place lol...
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
oh no, rats are not the roommates you want!
@KhmerOldiesAficionado
2 жыл бұрын
The river side area mostly consists of old French colonial buildings (and I mean really old). And, although, you’ll find pests everywhere in Phnom Penh, you’ll likely see them less in modern condos or other newly developed area such as the Borey’s. Them big rats you’ve encountered were actually not really from the River, but like old New York City, more like from the sewage underneath the city.
@realjx313
2 жыл бұрын
I know everyone will say that health insurance is a must but you pay a lot for little. For anything very serious you don't want to get treated there and for normal things the out of pocket costs are likely very low. The US has absurdly high healthcare costs, both for seeing a doctor and meds. Oh and there are many places where you can live for not a lot, especially if the condo is on the smaller size. Most of Asia, Central and South America, Africa, Eastern Europe or if not central in a huge city even Portugal and Spain. In Europe or Korea/Japan you don't need a car as public transportation is great so just that vs the US saves you maybe some 400-500$ per month on average when factoring in total cost of ownership for a car. Food is higher quality and cheaper almost everywhere. Beer in Europe can start at 0.5-1$ and decent wine (better than decent by US standards) is maybe some 5-6$ for a bottle. So the good news is that you can easily travel/live almost everywhere.
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
Yea, this is my first time living out of the country and I'm learning a lot.
@martywize5909
2 жыл бұрын
You can’t just go living in the EU, you have to become a resident and for Spain and Portugal that’s become very expensive. You get three months to stay in the EU then you have to leave for three months. Not exactly ‘living there’ is it?
@realjx313
2 жыл бұрын
@@martywize5909 There are rules everywhere, not just in the EU, or Schengen Area since the 90 days out of 180 rule you are referring to is about Schengen, not the EU.
@JS-jh4cy
Жыл бұрын
Time to remind myself to not start drinking much
@quantumleap7441
Жыл бұрын
Thank you excellent, my rent is 2750. Hands down your way is best
@MoconutLife
9 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@KornDereck
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, Cambodia is not that cheap after all. I guess I’ll stay in the state or move to Europe to Europe instead.
@m.jessica8742
2 жыл бұрын
Their budget is way, WAY high considering what you can actually get in Cambodia. Don't let it discourage you. Look at some other more reasonable budget videos. Cambodia is actually cheaper than Vietnam because housing is often significantly less.
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with M. Jessica. Our budget is very different from some other ex-pats and locals. But we wanted to make sure our lifestyle here wasn't too different from our lifestyle in America, so keep that in mind when you do your own research. This is to give people an idea of the range of what people spend in Cambodia. Not everyone can live off of $500 or less a month and I want to be transparent about our own unique experiences. Don't give up on Cambodia. It is still a VERY affordable country, it just depends on what your wants and needs are.
@tradeladder146
Жыл бұрын
Excellent informative Video. 👍
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dretea
2 жыл бұрын
Cool/different city but can’t see myself living here and I’m jus visiting. Guess to use to the states way of life (nyc)
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
yea i hear you. totally different. I lived in NY too but upstate, not the city. I like both!
@boyar1978
4 ай бұрын
i got use to buying at wet markets. I buy all my meat, produce, and seafood at the wet markets. I only go to the supermarket for dairy, baking essentials, and for imported foods. If you really want to save money get out of Phnom Penh and go to smaller cities. Banlung is my favorite city as it is quiet, plenty to do if you like nature and it has very little traffic.if you are living int he USA I would suggest get yourself a BA and a Tefl certificate and leave. The USA is overpriced and it is best to get out while you can. The USA is making it more difficulty to leave as it recently raised the citizen renunciation fee from 400 to almost 2400. This is in response to the records number of Americans leaving. almost 1500 Americans gave up their citizenship in 2021
@MissD1029
Жыл бұрын
It’s cheap. I pretty much eat out. A five star restaurant Olive offered 3 course meal 16.00. The food, service, restaurant was definitely Five Star. She’s right!
@noneNone-mw1px
Жыл бұрын
definetly i live in japan and i live almost the same but not more though people say japan is expensive. of course i can rent a condo in ginza or roppongi 1000,000 yen but why should I????
@gregs.xlinc.1667
2 жыл бұрын
Good. Thanks.
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@ellesocal6121
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for sharing your experience living in Cambodia 🇰🇭 Great info for when I take the leap to live in Cambodia someday soon 😊
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and how exciting! It's definitely been quite the adventure. I love being able to connect with my culture in my mother country.
@panitabi
Жыл бұрын
That's my friend Benzy!!
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Really? Mine too. He’s the best!
@fishlocker.
Жыл бұрын
Cool, we built a house on my better halves mom's farm in 2010. 45k foe 3000 soft right on the Mekong. Next we'll build a GA with an apartment above it. Best of luck.....the fish.
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@andylove9398
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video kun Srey Khmer 👍
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@eze__95
Жыл бұрын
No offense, but you two are definitely spending way too much money for a place like Cambodia
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
It's easy to assume a "place like Cambodia" is cheap, but when you have boots on the ground and truly observe what living standards are like across all socioeconomic statuses, you see the range is quite larger than you think. Cambodia isn't cheap just because it's a third-world country when compared to other countries. They built high rises in Cambodia because there are business people who saw the potential for a market where spending is growing. The videos of backpackers living for $200 a month is still very possible for a "place like Cambodia" but you'll also find people who are spending "$10,000+" a month. My experiences are uniquely my own I wanted to give people a ballpark of what spending can be like if they share similar spending habits to mine.
@nyob4938
Жыл бұрын
I spend about 2400 monthly with my wife, but that includes payments on 2 investments in the country totaling $1,000 a month. Main difference is that we shop at local markets and it’s generally 2 - 4 times cheaper. Just bought a over a kilo of apples for $1.75. Same quantity as the supermarket is over $4. And we cook quite a lot as it’s enjoyable. Includes going out, travelling, and saving.
@porchheu1137
Жыл бұрын
How do you transfer money from US to Cambodia?
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Check out Charles Schwab Bank. And ABA.
@chacmool2581
Жыл бұрын
Long term SEAsia resident here. What's a good area in PP with cafés, restos, but away from the foreigner crowds? Love your apartment, for example, but not keen on the malls or the U.S. gyms, etc.
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
That's cool! I enjoy spending time in the BKK1 and the surrounding area. Here's a video with three cafes I recommend trying: kzitem.info/news/bejne/wHmevoF9pJuoeGU
@chacmool2581
Жыл бұрын
@@MoconutLife You from Lowell or that area?
@rogermichaelwillis6425
Жыл бұрын
Seems expensive to me. My daughter and I lived there not too long ago for about $700 a month. We might move back there this coming summer.
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
I think it's definitely possible to live comfortably for that amount. We chose an area that we knew was more expensive because that was our preference. Also, we have a lot of family members and it's in our tradition to cover meals and provide offerings, so that took a big part of our budget as well. Definitely cheaper if you don't have those expenses in your budget. But hope you enjoyed your time in Cambodia!
@Kosalsom
Жыл бұрын
Great sharing my friend
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@mcnang6695
2 жыл бұрын
Cambodia 🇰🇭💚
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
Cambodia
@devonmcknight8179
2 жыл бұрын
I know people who lived there for a lot cheaper with good quality of living
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Same. When doing our research and talking to family members we expected our budget to be less, but with all the things we wanted and with how we gave to family, our budget came out higher. We also met lots of people who spends even more than us. It was definitely an interesting sign that the cost of living can vary depending on the lifestyle. Quite surprising to us, but I wanted to share what it could be so that people don't get shocked if they end up paying more.
@lucksimi3320
Жыл бұрын
Can know the name of your condo in BKK1?
@therehastobesomethingmoore
5 ай бұрын
Shocked how much you spend….over $2000 ?!?!?! We are in a fantastic city in Guatemala in fantastic cool temps, 3 modern malls, Walmart, and without budgeting at all we spend about $1100-$1200/month. We are 4 blocks from the Central Park in a 3/1 with a beautiful view of the city and mountains. I thought spending in Cambodia would be similar, but with heat, humidity, and mosquitoes.
@MoconutLife
5 ай бұрын
Yea. A lot of it is the expectation to donate to family who are less fortunate, which is the case in my situation. But nonetheless I am fortunate to be able to do so and glad I can be in my mother's home country to do that. Otherwise the cost would likely be much lower.
@MoconutLife
5 ай бұрын
What city on Guatemala BTW?
@CodyWright-pq3eq
Жыл бұрын
Are you supposed to tip Tuk-Tuk drivers in Cambodia? I never did. I think giving them a tip will just cause them to start asking for tips, but only from barangs. And it's not like they're gonna distinguish any difference between tourists and expats.
@angeliquehultberg2026
Жыл бұрын
I am interested in the health insurance that you use. I can't find the link. Please could you give it to me
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Safety Wing, Travel Medical Insurance. We got the Nomad Insurance plan: bit.ly/moconutlifesafetywing
@tisurmaster
Жыл бұрын
I might spend a month there. Do they accept American Express or have USA banks?
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
It's hit or miss with Amex cards. I recommend bringing over a card that doesn't have any foreign transaction fees. If you're in the city, the indoor restaurants will accept credit cards, but US cash is widely excepted (just be prepared to get a combination of American and Cambodian cash in change). I use a card to withdraw money from the atms there. ABA is a big bank you can consider looking into.
@justask6607
Жыл бұрын
do they accept credit cards from the US?
@mcdamonabroad2252
Жыл бұрын
I had to do a claim through Saftywing in 2020 for heart attack. They did pay but I had to jump through many hoops and the timeline wasn't great
@Bluepanda555
Жыл бұрын
So that's for a foreigner but I guess for locals it's would be over $300 a month
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
It varies! I know locals who survive off of $50 a month!
@ShawnVanNinja
3 ай бұрын
Vanlife in America cost. Monthly gas $100 Food bank free Water from park free Solar power free Auto insurance $40 Internet & phone $60 Total $200 Monthly for living
@Call_me_The_Breeze
Жыл бұрын
Very good information accept a $1040. a month food bill for 2? That seems very high to me.
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful. We do eat out a lot and as it happens, we also go in large groups. Traditional customs also mean we pay for group outings, especially with family members we haven't seen in a long time. Realistically though, if you don't have family or large group meals, then you can definitely keep your food budget under $300 a month! ^.^
@chisokcheatv
2 жыл бұрын
Good Video sis
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@EcleticMusicFilm
Жыл бұрын
Are there good hospitals and dental services there in Phnom Phen? I'm going to retire by July from the US and was thinking either Thailand or Cambodia.
@thekhmer2507
Жыл бұрын
Both my wife and I are medical professionals. I travel to PP once or twice a year. We're planning to do semi retirement in PP. To be honest, I don't think that dental and hospital services are not yet up to par to that of the US. There are no standard of medication dispensing services yet. What I mean is that you don't know what you really get from the pharmacy for the medication-wise. So if you're like most of my retired patients who take a lot of either chronic or living-saving medications (Brillinta, Plavix, Eliquis, Xarelto, Warfarin... etc), you need to bring them from you home country. All in all, my country is a great place to live.
@walsakaluk4630
Жыл бұрын
@@thekhmer2507I have to disagree with you. Dental and medical care is excellent and affordable, even at the most expensive providers. As for pharmacies, they're well stocked, you can order what you need or want without a pre$cription and the prices are much lower than anywhere in the west.
@phillmcfeat2335
2 жыл бұрын
Well my rent for my accommodation is 1450$ PM 😕
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
We all have different budgets. 😅
@mohammadmasood7412
Ай бұрын
My dear friend can I you help because my son lives in combondy capital at call center jobs I am worry about son life. Many videos about call center sacan 😢😢😢 i need security on son instead of money
@MonoKheng
5 ай бұрын
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@davidoconnor6051
Жыл бұрын
Your full monthly costs would not even pay my rent in australia. I pay $550 per week just on food for my house and that is only enough to get through the week. Your living the life.
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Wow! I don't know what the market is like in Australia but it sounds pricey.
@tkuy0124
Жыл бұрын
Not everything is cheaper in Cambodia. Local products maybe cheaper but imported products are about the same prices or higher than in America. Health care in Cambodia's suck. Hospitals and doctors there are blood suckers. If you get sick there expect to pay for your care in US dollars and it's not cheap. Be very careful with what you eat as food poisoning is the the norm there. Good luck on your adventures there.
@mrbHanoi
19 күн бұрын
This video should be called how to spend more than 95%. 37 year expat 6 years Thailand 7 Vietnam 17 Japan
@JayandLisa
11 ай бұрын
You said beer is as cheap as 2000 riel or $.50 USD? Cheap? In terms of foreigners yes but for the locals it is NOT cheap if you think they only make $5-$10 a day. So buying a case of beer would cost them $12 but is 2 days or more of work compared to less than an hour of work in the states. We can also get a case of beer for $12 here in the states. Stop using the word “cheap”. But as far as housing, you can definitely find a cheaper place but you chose to live in a place where there are foreigners abound. I’ve seen listings for $200/month furnished in the capital.
@frankkluz9787
9 ай бұрын
S California really sucks ! -- Compare to a reasonable American City it's nowhere near 10 times - closer to double. -?- Heard elsewhere it costs about $1250/mo. for a single person. Very close to the number you came up with. Siem Reap is said to be noticeably cheaper by several sources on various sites. A few claim $750 -- $900 to be enough for a frugal but reasonably comfortable life there ! And it's a beautiful city great people English everywhere and many expats from various countries to mingle with. Bangkok is only a cheap 1 hour flight away for fun or quite affordable quality medical care.
@williamcutrufelli1296
Жыл бұрын
How much do you think he would add onto that for a single 67 year old man for healthcare good health care
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Good question. I think you can get a quote based on your info. My guess is the price will change depending on age brackets (and also home country and destination) good luck!
@Worldofourown2024
2 жыл бұрын
Cambo has excellent Western style small business restaurants. When I went in 2014, I seen fully furnished nice houses with maids renting for $500 a month. Minus the civil war, genocide history, and very wide wealth gap, Cambodia is quite an amazing country for Westerners. Visas were easy and straight forward where if one wanted to live there, you just pay for easy business visas not being as strict about it as most other countries. People would just hang out at Cheap Charlies in Siem Reap for months enjoying good beer and excellent fish and chips. Then I went to see all the skulls and death torture camp sight. Yikes. That's a real thing as horrible as that is how bad people can do one another, but that's not happening there any more nor are there bandits waiting to put guns to your head while out on the road. It's really good for digital nomads who got their money thing online instead of monkeying around with English teaching for $10 an hour.
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
Cambodia has grown so much. I hope it continues to develop and grow to its fullest potential.
@Worldofourown2024
2 жыл бұрын
@@MoconutLife I know for I could see that in the videos. China CCP is investing much in many countries now. However, it'll all get more expensive though nicer and more modern. Phnom Phen is actually looking cosmopolitan now.
@UnclePhillyMyAss
2 жыл бұрын
@@Worldofourown2024 And the locals get less and less work as the Chinese move in. Great.
@Worldofourown2024
2 жыл бұрын
@@UnclePhillyMyAss I know it's not great. It's corrupt and the local get poorer and poorer. Their dictator, Hun Sen, has sold them and their land completely out. It's a most awkward thing to see if visiting and meeting people in rural villages. They call it Scambodia for in towns and cities, guys on motorbikes or just standing around are hoping to be able to rip you off so they can go buy meth and see a prostitute. Now not all men in Cambodian society are like that for my driver in Phnom Phen was a really good man, one I liked and felt I could be friends with for the long term. He was really honest and sincere taking me around town, to the death fields, and the S-21 high school turned into a death camp place. I really felt terror in my heart seeing that, but it's a must for that is a real thing due to conspiracy. What really sent chills down my spine was realizing the corruption wasn't ever resolved and that anything can happen again. I could really see the fear in Cambodian people, particularly in a rural village where they told me the police forced them to move on bad land and the mangos were any good. It was scrub land just North of Tonle Sap. I couldn't believe how much they run meth on silver gum wrappers, how much they drink using pot stills in their open kitchens with chickens running around, and how poor people are all over that country until I see it. The pigs would be kept in a tiny stall behind the kitchen just just stinking to high heavens with too many piglets for the number to teets so they fiercely fight in the pig pit out of being so hot and thirsty. Pretty wild, but terribly sad 3rd world country. China CCP regime is diabolically evil and can't do anything good for Cambodia and it's Belt and Road constituents despite putting up a few shiny cosmopolitan new buildings that are appealing to tourists as comfortable accommodations. I'm sure the tourists love Grab ap too for the new tuk tuks, but I'm sure the local drivers feel like and are poor slaves far more than 10 or 20 years ago when you verbally negotiated a price for everything.
@sbkpilot1
Жыл бұрын
Other costs are good except your food bill is shocking.. twice your rent!!! I would find it hard to spend that much even here in the US
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
I've lived in high cost of living area most my life so I'm actually saving money on food in Cambodia, believe it or not.
@john2da
Жыл бұрын
Great breakdown, thank you for the detailed information! I hate to nitpick but the final breakdown is a bit off. The total for the two of you is $2,235 but it wouldn't be a simple divide by two for an individual since you can't rent half a studio so you'd still be paying the full amount. Same deal with transportation,etc. Still very affordable and sincerely appreciate the information.
@htee7426
Жыл бұрын
It is affordable but, of course, it very much depends how much money you have! What I mean is that if you rely on a Cambodian level salary, it doesn't seem quite so cheap as it does when you first come here from abroad.
@robertsmith2464
Жыл бұрын
Hi like your video but living expenses of over 2 thousand dollars in Cambodia oh my goddddd that’s expensive. I could live in some parts of the USA and most definitely in Dominican Republic or South America for less. Why would I get on a plane for twenty hours to spend that kind of money
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I understand your POV, but it's easy to assume a "place like Cambodia" is cheap, but when you have boots on the ground and truly observe what living standards are like across all socioeconomic statuses, you see the range is quite larger than you think. Cambodia isn't cheap just because it's a third-world country when compared to other countries. They built high rises in Cambodia because there are business people who saw the potential for a market where spending is growing. And it definitely is growing. The videos of backpackers living for $200 a month is still very possible for a "place like Cambodia" but you'll also find people who are spending "$10,000+" a month. My experiences are uniquely my own I wanted to give people a ballpark of what spending can be like if they share similar spending habits to mine. There's a growing number of Cambodians born in other countries wanting to reconnect with their culture and histories by coming back to Cambodia. As someone who lived in a high-cost-of-living area in the US, this was still cheaper for me. That's because my budget is uniquely mine, including paying for meals for family and providing offerings to elders, etc. So that 20+ hour flight was worth it for a journey like this.
@visitphnompenh
Жыл бұрын
Hello Bong. May you allow me to post your video on my facebook page?
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Hello! YES and thank you! I have it on my Facebook page as well. Feel free to stop by! facebook.com/moconutlife
@justme3554
Жыл бұрын
Do you know long can you stay in Cambodia with a K visa? I am assuming you qualify for one, of course. I know you get multiple entries but having a hard time how long you ca stay in the country. Thanks!
@MoconutLife
9 ай бұрын
Kvisa expires same time as my passport.
@jaymeez
Жыл бұрын
I heard Safety Wing is Horrible!
@GlenDonohue
Жыл бұрын
What do you do for work there
@JS-jh4cy
Жыл бұрын
$5 for coffee, the piss must be worth it!
@Adoubletrippletap
Жыл бұрын
What do you mean you borrowed “our” cousins car?
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
I have a cousin in Cambodia with a car.
@LEVIS-lv9xd
2 жыл бұрын
It is really cheap to live in Cambodia.
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I believe it can be even more affordable too!
@lebgdu77payet17
Жыл бұрын
Hello
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for watching.
@fabioleonosorio2298
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Here in Australia 🇦🇺 just the Rent,can kill you! Eating out,is out!😂
@EDINTHEWIND
4 ай бұрын
Can I come hang out with you?
@lebgdu77payet17
Жыл бұрын
👍🏾🇰🇭
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@WhakataneMaori
2 жыл бұрын
Where does ur husband get a haircut.
@MoconutLife
2 жыл бұрын
Near Bak Touk High School or Pka Roam Tuek Roam
@garyroberts3859
Жыл бұрын
Are you in a tunnel?…the audio is terrible
@Yourguy80
Жыл бұрын
It’s funny how she’s afraid to buy food from the wet markets but orders food from street vendors. Guess where the food vendors buy their grocery.
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Haha. Touché
@juliekrol
Жыл бұрын
One person can eat for $200-250 a month if you make food at home and eat one meal out at $5/day…I don’t drink at all so thank god 😂
@MoconutLife
Жыл бұрын
Hahha, yes indeed. You do save a lot of money from not drinking.
@matthewgonano636
Жыл бұрын
Alcohol is literal poison so you're paying to slowly kill yourself haha
@mhardy5982
2 жыл бұрын
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@charliepearce8767
Жыл бұрын
Nice place to live if you like living in a garbage dump ! City and Country roadsides are just littered with plastic bags, household rubbish and general garbage. How do people live like this ? SHAME !
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