$500 is considered a lot in Cambodia. But if you're coming from a western country, this might be a little hard. My first month was more than double that! Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/nw-EJqH3pGw/видео.html
I’m Canadian living in Cambodia on the countryside which cost us $250US and my wife helps her dad and mom for another $250US. So it depends where you live in Cambodia.
Great watching your videos!! I'm khmer Australian by the way, living in Australia 🇦🇺 but have families in Battambong i love to go and visit them one day.
I am so grateful. This is really very helpful since we're going to visit Cambodia tomorrow. I can't wait to try their food and accomodation. This is really a good thing. Thanks a lot. You're an angel.
Good video! I've been virtually checking out Vietnam & Thailand & now Cambodia. Very informative, thanks. Want to split my time between the three countries. I'm retired & married. Will check out anything else you've done. 👍🇰🇭
Unfortunately FULL healthcare is as much as your rent! For seniors considering retiring to Asia always factor in $400 - $700/mo for FULL healthcare coverage vs. your home country's plan. (e.g. MediCare in the USA $185/mo). In Asia the monthly premium goes up w/ age and pre-existing conditions.
Hello Linda, I just found out one big challenge is how to hook up a bank account in the US to a Cambodian bank account there - The US banks do not have any financial services with Cambodian baking system...that is to say how to facilitate bank to bank transactions online. Appreciate your recommendations,
Hi. I don't live in Cambodia but I've seen this answer from another expat. How he does it: he withdraws money from his USA acct) Charles Schwab) via ATM, then goes to another ATM of his Cambodian bank (ABA) to deposit the cash. He chose Charles Schwab bcos it refunds his ATM fees at month's end. Another one did it by creating a Wise (formerly Transfer wise) acct and transferring money from her USA asct to Wise. Then from Wise, she transfers her money to her ABA (Cambodian) bank acct. This was "taught" to her by bank staff at ABA when she opened an acct with them. Good luck!
Thank you for these videos! I was born in Phnom Penh and am going back for the first time in a very long time. I found this video comforting as a Khmer-American
I came to Siem Reap about 3 months ago with about $13,000 in savings. I've blown through about $5,000 so far, but I'd say at least a third of that was me just being a stupid rookie ex-pat. My goal is to get my total monthly cost down below $1,500 per month. $500 a month might be doable, but If want to live on a super tight budget, I can just go back to the States. I'm not too worried about the future - my Social Security benefits are supposed to kick in next month (January 2025), and I should be receiving a little less than $2,500 month. That means I should be able to save a pretty good amount of money to self-fund my healthcare, emergency fund, and still be able to do some traveling.
Ive been traveling for 5 years to many countries. I have never had insurance. I keep 5,000 in a separate account to cover my medical. I have found that 2,000 would probably work. I have met people from the US that fly to mexico and points south just to do minor dental work. My friend fell down a flight of stairs and cracked his head really bad. The ambulance ride, 20 stitches, doctors and hospital cost 120 dollars. And we we in and out in about an hour.
Yes, I agree as I've visited both. That's because Cambodia also uses the US dollar. However, if you live in Cambodia & cook your own food, I think the price of produce are similar.
The Philippines is becoming expensive, especially for food and electricity. How would you compare it to there? If I'm living somewhere, I'd buy my own food and prepare it at home. Thanks!
i´ve been 4 times in Cambodia... cheap local food places has no price list.....that means that usually foreigner pays more, which i dont like. Otherwise nice country :)
You forgot plane tickets from us visas fee it cost more than $1,100 to go to siem reap cambodia you need at least $3000 to start after that mybe $800 per month single person very tight budget
@Driver2724 Frugal Wanderer spends between $500 - $600 most months and cooks very little in Siem Reap these past several months. Pays $160/rent. AC sparingly and says he doesn't deprive himself of much ? --- Dave in Cambodia says $600 handles the bare minimum needed in his opinion after being there for 7 years & you learn "the ropes" for things. --?-- $800 should do well - after your there - like you said. Many US expats get that in SS according to several of his viewers ? --- Not much IMO. ---
Yes. Is possible. I do it. I rent one room with fan. No air con. Never buy coffees or beers. Eat 1$ noodles. No girlfriend no friends. I stay in my room all day long. Looking my mb.
It is true, unfortunately there are also criminal activities of scammers in Cambodia, the Cambodian police are increasingly looking for hidden calcenters, internationally Cambodia is the stronghold of scammers. Cambodia is a beautiful country. But you should still be careful, just like in any other country.
Coming from the US and living there only - for 70 years - might make it impossible to live there on $500/mo. ? -- I expect closer to $900 or so being a frugal life by my normal standards. -- Good thing I have $1500/mo. to work with ? Gives me $1200 -- $1300 - if needed - & still be able to have some savings. -?-
I know a lot of people who can make it work under $500/mo. because they live outside the city center and eat where locals eat, so it's definitely possible. However, I also know a lot of people who spend over $10k to sustain their lifestyle in Cambodia. It all really depends on the person. Lifestyle creep is real. But discipline is the true power.
@@MoconutLife -- Thank you very much for the response and extra info. -- Knowing the difference between a want and a need is key in my opinion. -- I am retired & used to frugal with some comfort. My '''goal''' will be to get by on about $750/mo. as often as possible out of my $1500/mo. income. Future health care in old age will likely require some extra care ? A couple cheap 1 hour flights / year to Bangkok for some fun and quality medical check ups. -- ? -- My desire is to buy a 3 wheel Bajaj RE tuk tuk for personal transport / out of the rain & sun to carry groceries and 'exploring' SR + local area. Would make living outside city center easier & allow for cheap rent ! -- Hope it's doable ???
Can you tell me about expensive of international students actually I'm from India and I'm playing to study in Cambodia AUPP American University of Phnom Penh but i dnt jave any idea about expensive as a student
Great channel - not overburdening and boring you with "Google researched history wisdom" - right to the point. Best advice - for anybody traveling anywhere - when in Rome - don't do like the Romans do since you are not a Roman. USE COMMON SENSE - and that - makes sense.
In America spending only $16.43 a day is impossible to survive unless someone else or the government is paying your expenses. Food, Medical, and Housing is impossible to obtain for $500 per month.
personally, living off $500 might be possible for a single traveler, but unsustainable for a family of four. Perhaps, $3k is more reasonable vs. $8k -10K in the US
listen: i lived in PI and thailand for years. into my 50s. i had a retirement visa. spend time in cambodia. IF you are from the west and you want (need) the following: a girlfriend (or other) AC western food go out say NO more than 2 or 3 times a month. cheap local beer. and here it is never mentioned: a good international medical plan than this $500 is BS. we can talk budget all day. $500 is click bait so you click the story and this person numbers go up on YT for revenue, ratings. a realistic minimum for a westerner. AC, decent small apt, food, going to a non asian restaurant every so often. $1700/ Int. medical insurance depending on what you get, deductible, age, ect..for someone in their 50s is going to be at least $220-$260 per month. OR you can lay in a thai government hosptial and a 75yoa doctor that does not speak 5 words of english will make you death or life medical decisions for you. OR you go with your insurance to bangkok international or bumrungrad. maybe one 1 or two of these "retire on $99 a month" clickbait videos do i hear medical insurance spoken of. moped, girls and housing. but IF you need cardiac surgury...dont worry the thai government will foot the bill. i would say, at least $1600 to $1800 (or course, plus, if you want) is a median for decent, basic living and going on. then again what city and where. i would say hua hin..this can do good. you can not do this bangkok. or IF you want to eat cambodian soup 29 nights a month. click bait video, little else.
If you don't have discipline even one million is not enough you sound you don't have any discipline are falling too much around even the doctors they can save you you have to eat healthy not a garbage American food then he goes to the doctor they going to save your life very very knucklehead
$500 is considered a lot in Cambodia. But if you're coming from a western country, this might be a little hard. My first month was more than double that! Check it out here: ruclips.net/video/nw-EJqH3pGw/видео.html
"No Joke Howard" 's mom brought $6000 over and ended up spending $1000/week. Amazing how some people can blow through money.
I’m Canadian living in Cambodia on the countryside which cost us $250US and my wife helps her dad and mom for another $250US. So it depends where you live in Cambodia.
No way you cant live in any major city in Cambodia on 500.00 usd a month. Now maybe in the province you could but good luck with the language.
Great watching your videos!! I'm khmer Australian by the way, living in Australia 🇦🇺 but have families in Battambong i love to go and visit them one day.
I can do it for $200 with a family of 3. But then having a paid for home in the province is why it is possible.
This video was fascinating as well as informative. You are providing a good service to your country.
Thanks!
Thanks for this Vlog, enjoyed from Toronto Canada
Nice tips. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Linda Love your content ..it's very informative. ❤❤well spoken 🎉
I am so grateful. This is really very helpful since we're going to visit Cambodia tomorrow. I can't wait to try their food and accomodation. This is really a good thing. Thanks a lot. You're an angel.
So glad it was helpful and thank you so much for watching!!!
My first time watching your video. Very informative. Thanks. I subscribed and thumbs up.
Good video! I've been virtually checking out Vietnam & Thailand & now Cambodia. Very informative, thanks. Want to split my time between the three countries. I'm retired & married. Will check out anything else you've done. 👍🇰🇭
Thank you! Appreciate the nice comment and I'm glad it was helpful. I hope you enjoy your travels!
@@MoconutLife 👍
Unfortunately FULL healthcare is as much as your rent! For seniors considering retiring to Asia always factor in $400 - $700/mo for FULL healthcare coverage vs. your home country's plan. (e.g. MediCare in the USA $185/mo). In Asia the monthly premium goes up w/ age and pre-existing conditions.
New sub here. I’m a YT’er in Taiwan. Great video, I haven’t had a chance to visit cambodia yet, but looking forward to the opportunity
Thank You! Very uplifting and helpful.
Well done Linda 🎉
Thanks!!
This is great information! Thank you!!
Warmly welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭 ❤
Thank you Visal!
Hello Linda, I just found out one big challenge is how to hook up a bank account in the US to a Cambodian bank account there - The US banks do not have any financial services with Cambodian baking system...that is to say how to facilitate bank to bank transactions online. Appreciate your recommendations,
Hi. I don't live in Cambodia but I've seen this answer from another expat. How he does it: he withdraws money from his USA acct) Charles Schwab) via ATM, then goes to another ATM of his Cambodian bank (ABA) to deposit the cash. He chose Charles Schwab bcos it refunds his ATM fees at month's end.
Another one did it by creating a Wise (formerly Transfer wise) acct and transferring money from her USA asct to Wise. Then from Wise, she transfers her money to her ABA (Cambodian) bank acct. This was "taught" to her by bank staff at ABA when she opened an acct with them.
Good luck!
@@kitty_s23456 Thank you kindly
My in-laws are from Sihanouvkville, cambodia. It's definitely possible to live on $500/month but you must rent an apartment and live frugally.
Visa + hostel+ mobile internet+ food+ transportation: 400 USD
What a super well made video! What software did you use? Thanks!
Nice info on Cambo
Thank you for these videos! I was born in Phnom Penh and am going back for the first time in a very long time. I found this video comforting as a Khmer-American
You're so welcome!!! I'm glad you found them comforting and I hope your return to PP is a lovely one. Wishing you a wonderful trip.
Good info, thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
I came to Siem Reap about 3 months ago with about $13,000 in savings. I've blown through about $5,000 so far, but I'd say at least a third of that was me just being a stupid rookie ex-pat.
My goal is to get my total monthly cost down below $1,500 per month.
$500 a month might be doable, but If want to live on a super tight budget, I can just go back to the States.
I'm not too worried about the future - my Social Security benefits are supposed to kick in next month (January 2025), and I should be receiving a little less than $2,500 month. That means I should be able to save a pretty good amount of money to self-fund my healthcare, emergency fund, and still be able to do some traveling.
Looking forward to your upcoming videos. Stay pretty and happy.
You're so sweet. Thank you!
Sure 😊
best vid iv seen yet ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟
No mention of health insurance, which I'd consider absolutely necessary..
I talk about my health insurance costs in this video: ruclips.net/video/nw-EJqH3pGw/видео.html
Ive been traveling for 5 years to many countries. I have never had insurance. I keep 5,000 in a separate account to cover my medical. I have found that 2,000 would probably work. I have met people from the US that fly to mexico and points south just to do minor dental work. My friend fell down a flight of stairs and cracked his head really bad. The ambulance ride, 20 stitches, doctors and hospital cost 120 dollars. And we we in and out in about an hour.
I like the idea of eating local food due to low cost, but I’ve always been warned about eating from the street? Easy to get sick
Great video!❤
Thank you!!
The food in Cambodia is much more expensive then Vietnam!!! Street , restaurants, food stores!!
Yes, I agree as I've visited both. That's because Cambodia also uses the US dollar. However, if you live in Cambodia & cook your own food, I think the price of produce are similar.
Don’t need $500 my room is only $70 a month…
Are you still there or did you go back to the US?
Thank you
The Philippines is becoming expensive, especially for food and electricity. How would you compare it to there? If I'm living somewhere, I'd buy my own food and prepare it at home. Thanks!
i´ve been 4 times in Cambodia... cheap local food places has no price list.....that means that usually foreigner pays more, which i dont like. Otherwise nice country :)
We come this month
That's exciting. I hope you enjoy your trip!
You forgot plane tickets from us visas fee it cost more than $1,100 to go to siem reap cambodia you need at least $3000 to start after that mybe $800 per month single person very tight budget
@Driver2724 Frugal Wanderer spends between $500 - $600 most months and cooks very little in Siem Reap these past several months. Pays $160/rent. AC sparingly and says he doesn't deprive himself of much ? --- Dave in Cambodia says $600 handles the bare minimum needed in his opinion after being there for 7 years & you learn "the ropes" for things. --?-- $800 should do well - after your there - like you said. Many US expats get that in SS according to several of his viewers ? --- Not much IMO. ---
hi linda, it’s me nyleboun
Hi Nyle!!!
It helps a lot.
Surviving and living are two very different things
Tight budget, definitely
Just don’t get unwell. Or have v good insurance in place.
Yes. Is possible. I do it. I rent one room with fan. No air con. Never buy coffees or beers. Eat 1$ noodles. No girlfriend no friends. I stay in my room all day long. Looking my mb.
Hello how much is rent per month and where is?
Wow just exist?? You need A/C and walking around .I agree no girl friend that is expensive and headache.
That sounds really sad. Why not do more in life, respectfully?
I think you mean two persons sharing is $500 each
It is true, unfortunately there are also criminal activities of scammers in Cambodia, the Cambodian police are increasingly looking for hidden calcenters, internationally Cambodia is the stronghold of scammers. Cambodia is a beautiful country. But you should still be careful, just like in any other country.
You did not show how You survived on $500/ month. You just gave ideas that were going to take you over budget 😂
This was a yr ago can you do it again for 500?
Coming from the US and living there only - for 70 years - might make it impossible to live there on $500/mo. ? -- I expect closer to $900 or so being a frugal life by my normal standards. -- Good thing I have $1500/mo. to work with ? Gives me $1200 -- $1300 - if needed - & still be able to have some savings. -?-
I know a lot of people who can make it work under $500/mo. because they live outside the city center and eat where locals eat, so it's definitely possible. However, I also know a lot of people who spend over $10k to sustain their lifestyle in Cambodia. It all really depends on the person. Lifestyle creep is real. But discipline is the true power.
@@MoconutLife -- Thank you very much for the response and extra info. -- Knowing the difference between a want and a need is key in my opinion. -- I am retired & used to frugal with some comfort. My '''goal''' will be to get by on about $750/mo. as often as possible out of my $1500/mo. income. Future health care in old age will likely require some extra care ? A couple cheap 1 hour flights / year to Bangkok for some fun and quality medical check ups. -- ? -- My desire is to buy a 3 wheel Bajaj RE tuk tuk for personal transport / out of the rain & sun to carry groceries and 'exploring' SR + local area. Would make living outside city center easier & allow for cheap rent ! -- Hope it's doable ???
@@MoconutLife I agree 👍💯 lot millionaires they get bankrupt because of discipline even they get be homeless discipline is the key
Can you tell me about expensive of international students actually I'm from India and I'm playing to study in Cambodia AUPP American University of Phnom Penh but i dnt jave any idea about expensive as a student
Man, I gotta visit cambodia
Great channel - not overburdening and boring you with "Google researched history wisdom" - right to the point. Best advice - for anybody traveling anywhere - when in Rome - don't do like the Romans do since you are not a Roman. USE COMMON SENSE - and that - makes sense.
Laundry services steal you clothes. Trust me. Happenef in Vietnam and Philippines. Do your own and pay to usd their mschines.
thanks for the heads up
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No way ! You can not live in any major city in Cambodia for 500.00 USD a month. Maybe in the province but good luck with the language.
So I get 900 monthly. Is that better? Or do I need more?
I think $900 is definitely do-able. I know people who survive off of less than $300 a month. It's all a matter of personal preferences. Good luck!
@@MoconutLife thank you!!!😃
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500 USD monthly in Cambodia = IMPOSSIBLE!
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Be good to yourself and figure on a budget of at least 2000 USD a month. More money is always a GOOD thing.
Nice for you but this video is for those who do not have that kind of money .Its not necessary in Cambodia anyway .
I’m a little more boogie so my budget would have to be more than $500 a month lol thanks for sharing pouk mak.
Man right?! I tried to do it but it was hard. Too much good food!
You shouldn't guid people Roung an say they can live for 500 USD monthly. Lyer
I can survive on $500 per month in America, easily…but it’s certainly not as nice as it would be in Cambodia
Your not paying rent then .
Rent alone is more than 500-
In America spending only $16.43 a day is impossible to survive unless someone else or the government is paying your expenses. Food, Medical, and Housing is impossible to obtain for $500 per month.
Absolutely impossible. Don't give people misinformation. Only way you survive on that is mooching off the government.
No you can't. Stop with the nonsense.
That's survival money for a foreigner if you get a girlfriend it will cost you a lot more !
Yes that can add to your expenses. BUT it's not impossible!
No. 900/1000 $
🙏🇰🇭❤you
500 is not realistic
personally, living off $500 might be possible for a single traveler, but unsustainable for a family of four. Perhaps, $3k is more reasonable vs. $8k -10K in the US
Yup. Single or couple traveling makes it easier to budget for this amount. But with careful planning, you could bring your family budget down. 👍🏽
Family of 4 here. I would say 4-5k in the US in a decent suburb.
Yea, not living. It is not a quality life. You would be just surviving.
You could survive on it but I wouldn't call that living
You all charge to much for rent. Thailand wins
To each their own
Yes, but who'd want to? Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, yes. Cambodia, no thanks!
cute emojis!
listen: i lived in PI and thailand for years. into my 50s. i had a retirement visa. spend time in cambodia.
IF you are from the west and you want (need) the following:
a girlfriend (or other)
AC
western food
go out say NO more than 2 or 3 times a month. cheap local beer.
and here it is never mentioned: a good international medical plan
than this $500 is BS.
we can talk budget all day. $500 is click bait so you click the story and this person numbers go up on YT for revenue, ratings.
a realistic minimum for a westerner. AC, decent small apt, food, going to a non asian restaurant every so often. $1700/
Int. medical insurance depending on what you get, deductible, age, ect..for someone in their 50s is going to be at least $220-$260 per month. OR you can lay in a thai government hosptial and a 75yoa doctor that does not speak 5 words of english will make you death or life medical decisions for you.
OR you go with your insurance to bangkok international or bumrungrad.
maybe one 1 or two of these "retire on $99 a month" clickbait videos do i hear medical insurance spoken of. moped, girls and housing. but IF you need cardiac surgury...dont worry the thai government will foot the bill.
i would say, at least $1600 to $1800 (or course, plus, if you want) is a median for decent, basic living and going on. then again what city and where.
i would say hua hin..this can do good. you can not do this bangkok. or IF you want to eat cambodian soup 29 nights a month.
click bait video, little else.
If you don't have discipline even one million is not enough you sound you don't have any discipline are falling too much around even the doctors they can save you you have to eat healthy not a garbage American food then he goes to the doctor they going to save your life very very knucklehead
I just asked Siri what the temperature in Phnom Penh is right now. 38C which is around 100F. I think I’ll stay home. Lol!
Lol. Yes it does get and stay very hot!