So if you cant buy health insurance over 65 years old, that would exclude most retired people who would want to move there, doesnt sound like they are set up for anything serious in the way of medical issues.
You could even get a studio flat for $50 but it wouldn’t have hot wafer. Furnished. Most places will be furnished. Mobile phone plans $8 a month, unlimited fast data. Beef at market is about $8 a kilo.
Thank you very much for this. It was all helpful. Maybe for some of your guests that aren't used to doing video chats you could give them some tips on how to set up a camera and how far back to be before actually starting the interview. Again, I really appreciate the effort and information.
Cambodia has been popular to retire for at least 20 years. I went there then and there were lots of expats I met who had been there a long time even then! A lot of money has been invested in the country, especially from China, who have completely ruined Sihanoukville and turned it into a kind of Chinese casino city from a lovely cool vibe beach town. Yes it’s still a country everyone should visit and check out for themselves! Electricity bills can be high if you use Aircon, much more than Thailand. The heat can be unbearable in the hotter months of April/May! Kampot is another popular place to stay, it’s a much smaller town and a pleasant place with beautiful mountains nearby! $1500 to $2000 is a comfortable budget, to live a reasonable lifestyle imo!
Western standard 1BR appartments with pool in Siem Reap are about 350-450, without aircon cost. The $150 ones are pretty basic. Electricity, having one aircon running, can be $130 / per month Groceries, including cheeses and high quality meat/seafood are about $500. Add costs to eat out. Average common living costs are about $1000-1300 in total, if you don‘t want to live too basic. Maybe not mentioned - that it is quite hot, 34 degrees during the year and 2 months up to 40 degrees (April and May). Yes, I live here, too.
I've loved in Thailand and the surround country's for 15 years and I am looking forward to moving to seam reep. Great info and thank you. Very lovely place. Maria and Col
If you could really eat, sleep, and travel like locals, you can stretch your mighty $$$ much further. There are always pros and cons no matter where we live as life is short to do the things we don't love doing. Be mindful and open minded with your surroundings as locals still live with only a few dollars a day. Cambodia has come a long way since the prolonged civil war officially ended in 1998. I've returned to live here since my retirement for ten years now from US. Most of my family members did not survive the horrific genocide there. Cambodia might not be suitable for everyone but you can give it a try as it's like a new kid in a block comparing to the neighbors. Peace from a genocide survivor ✌️
$800 to $1000 is going to exclude a lot. Eating out in nice places would be out, no health insurance, if you are 60+ ( you can get insurance at 60+, but it costs) no vehicle, no travel home or travel in the region, and, as mentioned, no aircon. It's cheap, but 1000 would be very basic, achievable if you have low expectations, or you enjoy a frugile life, which many do. Comfortable is $2000 per month.
You can rent a studio flat for $150 with aircon. Bills about $50. Food is very inexpensive too. Tuktuk across town $1.50. Or buy a scooter for $500-$1500, depending on age of vehicle. $1000 is easily enough if you’re not out partying every night and wasting money.
@@dovygoodguy1296You can compare the weather to like Florida and Texas hot and humid unlike Arizona hot and dried and the weather is in the 100s in summer months. You get your daily routine done in early morning or late evening. During the mid days, just stay inside!
@@KhmerMinnesnowta In other words expats n Cambodia and even tourists have to arrange their entire life to remain inside 24/7 between about 12 - 6? What kind of a lifestyle is that especially for us foreigners, except those from Miami, Texas and Louisiana?? Or Panama etc.?
@@dovygoodguy1296 There is always an option but you can do whatever you want to do. Again, Cambodia might not be suitable for everyone as it gets hot and hotter with tropical climate. I'm currently in Minneapolis, Minnesnowta!
how much, what kind of hospitalization plan is good to get? Okay, i saw what you said about the insurance system, that is to say there is NO way for 77 year old to be insured? Otherwise, extremely interesting video, thank you!
As a retired expat from the United States living in Thailand I have to tell you you really wasted a lot of my time with this video. This woman goes on and on about how fantastic Cambodia is to retire and at the very end of the video we are informed that you will not have any medical coverage whatsoever if you are retired at an older age in Cambodia. As a retiree in Thailand I can absolutely tell you that Thailand is light years ahead of Cambodia as a retirement option.
Sure looks like a great retirement in a wonderful city on my $1500+ SS check. --- Much better than - 'anywhere' - in Biden's America or in any of the 50 States ! ( ? ) Likely won't spend more than $1000 in an extravagant month of expenses ? My normal is a bit thrifty and mostly frugal - seeking deals and good prices as a way of life. Minimalistic is not something I am against - rather it suits me just fine ! > A modest studio - easy to clean and cheap to cool - is what I would prefer. --- However - I do like to be - "comfortable" - and will gladly spend $100/mo. on electric - to keep cool and not be sweating all the time & feeling the need of a shower constantly !!! Siem Reap appears to be my kind of place and the food variety is terrific. Other expats are quite content and very satisfied living there also - not just Deborah. ruclips.net/video/BcqgO1MTDR4/видео.htmlsi=uxCWATKDA6RoqvIO
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So if you cant buy health insurance over 65 years old, that would exclude most retired people who would want to move there, doesnt sound like they are set up for anything serious in the way of medical issues.
You do the trip to Vietnam for medical. Even Cambodians go to Vietnam for their medical.
@@LunaJohnson-fw5iqTry doing that in an emergency.
As someone who's seriously looking at SR to retire, this was very useful information. Thank you both!
Phnom Penh, new condo with rooftop infinity pool. Gym, steam, sauna etc around $500-600/ month. Siem Reap is less expensive.
Electricity is very expensive $100 per month if you have A/C
You could even get a studio flat for $50 but it wouldn’t have hot wafer. Furnished. Most places will be furnished. Mobile phone plans $8 a month, unlimited fast data. Beef at market is about $8 a kilo.
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Thank you very much for this. It was all helpful.
Maybe for some of your guests that aren't used to doing video chats you could give them some tips on how to set up a camera and how far back to be before actually starting the interview.
Again, I really appreciate the effort and information.
WONDERFUL EXPAT community in Siem Reap! Anything you can think of is there.
Thank you!
Her numbers are off. Even without using aircon, electric in Cambodia is ridiculously expensive. You can live good here for $1,500 plus a month.
Cambodia has been popular to retire for at least 20 years. I went there then and there were lots of expats I met who had been there a long time even then! A lot of money has been invested in the country, especially from China, who have completely ruined Sihanoukville and turned it into a kind of Chinese casino city from a lovely cool vibe beach town. Yes it’s still a country everyone should visit and check out for themselves! Electricity bills can be high if you use Aircon, much more than Thailand. The heat can be unbearable in the hotter months of April/May! Kampot is another popular place to stay, it’s a much smaller town and a pleasant place with beautiful mountains nearby! $1500 to $2000 is a comfortable budget, to live a reasonable lifestyle imo!
Yes, $1,500 Not $500.
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Western standard 1BR appartments with pool in Siem Reap are about 350-450, without aircon cost. The $150 ones are pretty basic. Electricity, having one aircon running, can be $130 / per month
Groceries, including cheeses and high quality meat/seafood are about $500. Add costs to eat out.
Average common living costs are about $1000-1300 in total, if you don‘t want to live too basic.
Maybe not mentioned - that it is quite hot, 34 degrees during the year and 2 months up to 40 degrees (April and May).
Yes, I live here, too.
@@anja0412 thank you for adding this!
Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭
I've loved in Thailand and the surround country's for 15 years and I am looking forward to moving to seam reep. Great info and thank you. Very lovely place. Maria and Col
If you could really eat, sleep, and travel like locals, you can stretch your mighty $$$ much further. There are always pros and cons no matter where we live as life is short to do the things we don't love doing. Be mindful and open minded with your surroundings as locals still live with only a few dollars a day. Cambodia has come a long way since the prolonged civil war officially ended in 1998. I've returned to live here since my retirement for ten years now from US. Most of my family members did not survive the horrific genocide there. Cambodia might not be suitable for everyone but you can give it a try as it's like a new kid in a block comparing to the neighbors. Peace from a genocide survivor ✌️
Sorry to hear about your family and thank you for sharing this information!
$800 to $1000 is going to exclude a lot. Eating out in nice places would be out, no health insurance, if you are 60+ ( you can get insurance at 60+, but it costs) no vehicle, no travel home or travel in the region, and, as mentioned, no aircon. It's cheap, but 1000 would be very basic, achievable if you have low expectations, or you enjoy a frugile life, which many do. Comfortable is $2000 per month.
Not everyone is priviledged to get that much in pension.
@@Anomalyy666 that’s 100% true, and some people will get by on 1000 happily, but it’s not comfortable imo.
You write crap. Show us the natives that earn that much, you are another that thinks you no nothing.........and you are right.
You can rent a studio flat for $150 with aircon. Bills about $50. Food is very inexpensive too. Tuktuk across town $1.50. Or buy a scooter for $500-$1500, depending on age of vehicle. $1000 is easily enough if you’re not out partying every night and wasting money.
@@sean13 how about 700-800$?
178 KM FROM CAPITOL I LIVE TO IN CAMNODIA 14 YEARS
We missed her information about private health insurance.....
Is there a recommended way of having a soft landing in Siem Reap regarding rhe weather of heat and humidity, such as a particular month?
Avoid April! So so hot. January is the cool season but also the high season so more expensive.
@@louisereid-simmons8274 How do North Americans live there year round unless they're confined to air conditioning 24/7??
@@dovygoodguy1296You can compare the weather to like Florida and Texas hot and humid unlike Arizona hot and dried and the weather is in the 100s in summer months. You get your daily routine done in early morning or late evening. During the mid days, just stay inside!
@@KhmerMinnesnowta In other words expats n Cambodia and even tourists have to arrange their entire life to remain inside 24/7 between about 12 - 6? What kind of a lifestyle is that especially for us foreigners, except those from Miami, Texas and Louisiana?? Or Panama etc.?
@@dovygoodguy1296 There is always an option but you can do whatever you want to do. Again, Cambodia might not be suitable for everyone as it gets hot and hotter with tropical climate. I'm currently in Minneapolis, Minnesnowta!
We have never heard a bad word about seam deep. Maria and Col
if you wanted to teach a few private English classes in your apt., are you allowed to do so?
Yes. Many people have been doing it online!
does everyone there wear big glasses ?
@@stevenbarton5949 yes its a requirement
how much, what kind of hospitalization plan is good to get? Okay, i saw what you said about the insurance system, that is to say there is NO way for 77 year old to be insured? Otherwise, extremely interesting video, thank you!
How does the smallness of Cambodia compare to Laos?
I finished a podcast on Laos and will be publishing soon!
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This lady has far more experience in CAMBODIA, than me , But $500 a month would Exclude Alcohol and girls also restaurants
Could u ask Deborah how much is a live in housekeeper
Hopefully she'll reply to this. Thank you for viewing!
So could you supple a link to the insurance company you use
$500 dollars a month ❤
Can you drink the tap water?
@@jeffkravitz9109 There are expats, who say they do, but most buy the blue 18 liter water bottles for 1$. I use tap water to brush my teeth.
can you get a visa on arrival? at the airport i think im asking
Yes you can get a tourist visa on arrival at airports
@@louisereid-simmons8274 thank you!
I don't need any convincing about the greatness of Siem Reap, just how to handle the exhausting effects of high humidity and heat.....
Some people like that humidity, it's good for the skin:)
@@adventurefreaksssare home dehumidifiers common in cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam?
Not sure, but maybe somebody will reply to this question:)@@gif24gt60
@@adventurefreaksssyeah good for skin cancer
@@Anomalyy666 LMAO:)
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As a retired expat from the United States living in Thailand I have to tell you you really wasted a lot of my time with this video. This woman goes on and on about how fantastic Cambodia is to retire and at the very end of the video we are informed that you will not have any medical coverage whatsoever if you are retired at an older age in Cambodia. As a retiree in Thailand I can absolutely tell you that Thailand is light years ahead of Cambodia as a retirement option.
@@bill426worker5 i love thailand!
Sure looks like a great retirement in a wonderful city on my $1500+ SS check. --- Much better than - 'anywhere' - in Biden's America or in any of the 50 States ! ( ? ) Likely won't spend more than $1000 in an extravagant month of expenses ? My normal is a bit thrifty and mostly frugal - seeking deals and good prices as a way of life. Minimalistic is not something I am against - rather it suits me just fine ! > A modest studio - easy to clean and cheap to cool - is what I would prefer. --- However - I do like to be - "comfortable" - and will gladly spend $100/mo. on electric - to keep cool and not be sweating all the time & feeling the need of a shower constantly !!! Siem Reap appears to be my kind of place and the food variety is terrific. Other expats are quite content and very satisfied living there also - not just Deborah. ruclips.net/video/BcqgO1MTDR4/видео.htmlsi=uxCWATKDA6RoqvIO