$160 a month apartment tour in Siem Reap, Cambodia - 29 November 2020

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Join me for a walk around our new apartment in Psar Kraoum area of Siem Reap. It's near Build Bright University Road, and close to Cafe Besdoung, a social enterprise coffee shop and restaurant.
Thank you for watching our videos! We make them to show you what life is like here in Siem Reap, and it’s nice that you are interested! If you have any questions about living in Siem Reap or Cambodia, please feel free to leave a comment and we’ll answer if we can. If we can’t, we’ll find out and let you know.
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@ForRiel 3 года назад

Jeremy viewed several apartments and the agent showed him this one right at the end as an afterthought. Lucky! It was hands down the best of the bunch, and we love the leafy garden feel that it has, along with the efficiency of space inside. If you want to see the other apartments that were outclassed by this one, here's the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SflqZGYcq8M.html. We've looked at a lot of apartments in Siem Reap over the past 12 months, and we have a playlist if you want to watch them all: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-35zjm1CMhvI.html. If you have any questions, please ask and we'll get back to you! Thanks for watching.

@grahampeters7642 3 года назад

Love the new place it's got everything you need. Looking forward to seeing around the new area in the next few videos. Enjoy 😉

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Thanks so much, Graham! We can't wait to show you around the new area - there's so much to see, and so much to learn from watching the passing parade Thanks for watching :)

@sokpisethlalalanno 2 месяца назад

As a Cambodian-Korean and I can confirm that you have a nice spot right there, GJ 😀

@ForRiel 2 месяца назад

It was a great value apartment for sure!

@damienohagan8550 3 года назад

That’s exactly what I’m looking for when I come over next year COVID-19 permitting of course looks great guys hope you’re happy & safe there great & informative video as ever 👍

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Thanks so much Damien! I went for a walk yesterday afternoon and there is just so much to see around here. We're loving the apartment so far - it's the perfect size for us. Thanks for watching :)

@garyroberts3859 3 года назад

Yeah and Cambodia needs to lift some of its heavy restrictions on entry too.

@fazbell Год назад

Outstanding value for 160 USD a month. Thanks for the tour and the perspective.

@ForRiel Год назад

Thank you! I think probably even cheaper now, but I guess we will find out for sure when we get there next month!

@JamesWilliams-qn5cq 2 года назад

Wayyy Kool. Thx a Ton for the Post.

@ForRiel 2 года назад

No worries! 🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@larslars235 3 года назад

Looking in the bathroom mirror, "Hello!" :) I laugh so much. Good information, thanks for showing.

@ForRiel 3 года назад

We are so happy you are here :)

@oscarsuvakli4775 Год назад

Really excellent & informative video, congratulations Claire...🙏💐👌👏🥂👍🍺🤠🍹🙏❤️👍.

@ForRiel Год назад

Thanks so much, Oscar! It was a fun video to make. 🏩🌴🛵

@Cnc1073 10 месяцев назад

The cooker hood should have a filter in it. It prevents grease droplets landing all over your cupboards and other appliances

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Yes, it should have, but things aren't always as we expect in the Kingdom! 🤣

@CamboTriton 3 года назад

Got a kick out of the shower screen lock. Great video!

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Yeah, we thought that was hilarous! Thanks for watching - Kampot apartment tour coming soon :)

@murk2002 3 года назад

How do you deal with the water in Cambodia? I visited last year and the water smelled like chlorine.

@ForRiel 3 года назад

We don't drink the tap water, only the water from the big blue bottles. Some of those are better than others, and some have a different smell, but you get used to it.

@MingxiaTW Год назад

Wow! For that price, this is an awesome place. Also, “No, you are not clean enough. You must stay in the shower.” I am dying of laughter 😊

@ForRiel Год назад

Haha yeah the lock on the outside of the shower was funny for us. It was a great little apartment that served us well. Psar Kraom down the road is great, and Heartprint across the road - really good. :)

@Johnca48 2 года назад

Electricity is actually cheaper in Cambodia than it is in Australia,

@MarcsMildlyInteresting 3 года назад

Loving the new place! That range hood is Khmer engineering at its finest! That shower screen looks like a sliding patio door, but if it fits it fits hehehe!!

@ForRiel 3 года назад

The shower screen is hilarious. In addition to the lock, it's got contact on it to make it look like frosted glass. We've had the owner over a couple of times now because it was leaking and the floor was getting wet. All good now - nice, dry floor on the outside.

@MarcsMildlyInteresting 3 года назад

@For Riel Contact frosting - you cant make that up hahah!

@HoengSophoan Год назад

As a Cambodia thank you so much

@ForRiel Год назад

Our pleasure 🙏 Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

@cassandracox7378 3 года назад

Thank you for showing us around and giving an insight into Cambodia at the moment. We have been there (from Australia) beautiful in so many ways and so sad in others. We have stayed friends with 1 family we met many years ago. Can you tell me what, at the moment would be most useful for a family? how much does a small house/unit cost to buy there now? Enjoy your journey, stay safe

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Cassandra! Friends of ours just finalised purchase of a very nice 2 bedroom house for $55k (USD not AUD). Units are cheaper but they are a bit of a minefield in terms of building maintenance, etc.

@cassandracox7378 3 года назад

@@ForRiel Thanks for your reply. Take care and enjoy your travels

@MichaelChenCC 3 года назад

So lovely, I'm into it, I lived in Phnom Penh for 2 years, just had come to Europe, I would love to off to Cambodia later, probably we could be the best Neighborhoods.

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Those apartments are really great, and the location is fantastic if you want to immerse yourself in local life. Very nice place to live :)

@bertramharbour4166 3 года назад

really good.. do you use gopro or ohone??

@ForRiel 3 года назад

We use this: www.dji.com/osmo-pocket It's fantastic!

@momvey5720 2 года назад

Quiet place good xxx

@ForRiel 2 года назад

We really liked it there! Thank you so much for watching 🙏🙏🙏

@KhmerMinnesnowta 3 года назад

Great deal guys. Enjoy your new place. Can't wait to travel again. Peace!

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Thank you! We're going to love living here and showing you around. Travel seems like a distant memory right now... :(

@BIGJED75 3 года назад

Travel.....mmmmm......

@Jordy120 2 года назад

Nice apartment. Seems to be quiet there..relatively speaking. Cheers.

@ForRiel 2 года назад

We really liked this apartment, it was just the Siem Reap road situation that got us down. 😊

@user-cx1pv1rp2i 3 года назад

Love Cambodia. Why the need for security at night? Is it a rough area

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Hey, thanks for watching! Security/wages are cheap here. The guard also waters the garden and does general maintenance about the place - it's very common to have this.

@user-cx1pv1rp2i 3 года назад

@@ForRiel ah fair play, I rented a villa with pool when staying there before and just thought it was fairly safe. Thanks for answering and best of luck with the channel

@SecularWisdom 3 года назад

I know that everything is crazy now because of the pandemic but is Cambodia generally easier to get a permanent stay visa over Thailand? I am a database engineer and I can work from home now and in the future. I would love to do my existing job but live in Thailand, I would save a ton of money in living expenses. I am finding it difficult to get a permanent stay visa in Thailand if you are under retirement age.

@ForRiel 3 года назад

I would say it's easier to stay long term in Cambodia than it is in Thailand. I know some expats moved over here because they became frustrated with the visa situation in Thailand. Also, if you are working online in Thailand and authorities find out, you'd be in breach of the visa conditions and I guess you could be made to pay a big fine and then you'd be made to leave.

@SecularWisdom 3 года назад

@@ForRiel Thank you for your information. I really appreciate your input. I will research this more I can. Hopefully I we can beat this CCP virus.

@rohitsengupta6822 3 года назад

I may have missed it, how did you find this place? Also which neighborhood is it in? Thanks, and I love your videos!

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Hi Rohit! Thank you for watching and commenting. IPS Real Estate showed this property to Jeremy as an afterthought, and it turned out to be the best of the bunch!

@BIGJED75 3 года назад

It's right behind BB University. I would recommend joining all the local expat Facebook pages they are a wealth of information.

@petergregory5537 Год назад

I was surprised to see a Kawasaki ninja in the video. Are there many Kawasaki dealers in Cambodia?

@ForRiel Год назад

I think there are a couple of dealers in Phnom Penh, but they are definitely not common. I haven't seen many at all around.

@J.D.Vision Год назад

Hey, does one need a license to drive a scooter? I don't have a driver's license here in the states anymore.

@ForRiel Год назад

If you ride one that's 125cc or below, you don't need a license. Just read the fine print if you have insurance, though.

@boxingmonkey2450 3 года назад

Ha Ha . . . . the lockable shower screen cracked me up

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Yeah, it's like it's supposed to be an external door and not a shower screen. Crazy stuff here in Cambodia.

@transformersrapidusprime107 2 года назад

do you have any idea how much it is to rent a very small shop near pubstreet?

@ForRiel 2 года назад

I think you could get something for $200-$300 in the current market.

@transformersrapidusprime107 2 года назад

@@ForRiel nothing like 200$ but you gave me a tip.. thanks

@stoinge 2 года назад

Looking to save £5000 get away from cold grey London and stay in Cambodia for as long as pos. With this kind of rent i'm starting to get excited about doing it. Is it easy to find accommodation at this price?

@ForRiel 2 года назад

Oh yes, incredibly easy. You won't have a problem at all at least for another year or so. You could have a place with a pool for not much more too! Dream big and make it happen.

@stoinge 2 года назад

@@ForRiel rrr Thank you

@stripedblood 3 года назад

New subscriber, sending best wishes!

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Hi Graham, great to have you here! Take care :)

@benkim2016 2 года назад

Looks like a best deal for160 usd.! What are the minimum contract period and the deposit?

@ForRiel 2 года назад

Usually 6 months but you can always negotiate. Longer contract = lower rent. 🙏 🛵🙂

@johnsmith2771 3 года назад

Nice place

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Very decent for the price, and we loved the location. Excellent landlord as well.

@ESL-O.G. 2 года назад

well, looks like I'm moving to Cambodia 😀

@ForRiel 2 года назад

Fantastic! It really is wonderful here. 🏠🏩🛵 🙏🛵🏩🏠

@ESL-O.G. 2 года назад

@@ForRiel I've been to Cambodia! I agree with you 100% I've never been to SR city tho. Buy you guys a drink when I make it that way

@harnesspaul3708 28 дней назад

I guess I am new to this. How is crime in Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines and such? Just wondering.

@ForRiel 27 дней назад

Can only comment on Cambodia but is safe overall. There are some snatch and grabs but that's mainly in PP, as anywhere be aware of your surroundings at all time.

@Ironic_Jihad 2 года назад

It looks like you've done a great job on maximizing the space in your place, which is key for smaller apartments. It saddens me though that you need razor wire and night security. Please stay safe.

@ForRiel 2 года назад

Hi Daniel, I really doubt the security guard is needed, it's just a good selling point for the apartments. He also did double duty looking after the grounds and watering the garden every day. It felt very safe there :)

@Hokgao1 2 года назад

Hi, how much are the average monthly electricity and water bills for your unit size?

@ForRiel 2 года назад

Hi, water is very cheap, usually under $2 a month. Electricity is around $100 a month but that's because we use the air con a lot. It would be much cheaper if you didn't use the AC.

@visaltry714 2 года назад

@@ForRiel why is your electricity so expensive? Or it's because of the owner makes profit on electricity? My house average 175$/month for 3pcs of 1hp AC (1 in dinning room usually open 2h per day) other open around 10-12h/day ,1.5hp AC 12-14h/day, 1pcs of Two big doors Fruit Chiller , 1pcs of Fridge, 1pcs of Frozen Fridge, 1pcs of Air Fryer, 1pcs of Microwave, lots of lights etc.

@fandechichoune8516 2 года назад

Most of Barangs (farangs) are changing their winter vacation , easy a rapid free rapid antigen test for vax people. That is all. Booze cheap , resto very good ,hostess kmers and vietnamese s. A true paradise safety don't walk in dark streets. Ganja available. Etc

@ForRiel 2 года назад

Yes there are many reasons to visit Cambodia, and the relaxing of entry requirements is fantastic for the tourism industry! :)

@moonlightmistandmemories9623 3 года назад

Happy one year anniversary , hope you enjoy your new digs , love the rooftop view , should anyone ever ask me who runs the streets of Siem Reap , that's easy , Dogs , Cats , Cows , Roosters , etc. etc. etc. , makes life in the Kingdom that much more interesting , take care , Peace ...

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Thank you! I can't believe it's been a year. So much has happened in the world, but time has stopped here. Yes, the dogs are the kings of the streets here, except when there are cows or buffalos :) Life on the street outside is much more interesting here than it was in our last place, and no construction noise, either. Take care and thanks for watching!

@jknox417 3 года назад

some of the potholes are wearing out ... they will need to dig some new ones! 🤣

@ForRiel 3 года назад

@@jknox417 very slack to let things go like that!

@MegaStooi 3 года назад

There’s no dining table?

@ForRiel 3 года назад

There is, I've got my laptop on it. It's in the corner near the front door.

@zhiwei9009 2 года назад

how much is the electricity monthly ??

@ForRiel 2 года назад

We were paying around $100 (USD). Electricity is pretty hefty and we like the aircon on at night. It's really just an expense that we factored in, but also an area where you can save money if you are prepared to sacrifice a little comfort. Choosing an apartment that is sheltered from direct sunlight would be a good way to go as well.

@rogermichaelwillis6425 Год назад

@@ForRiel My trick was to get an apartment on the second or third level on the corner to get a cross-breeze. I never had aircon for the nine years I lived there.

@im1sthuemanonearthimn0tsur65 2 года назад

nice flat Albino

@ForRiel 2 года назад

Um, thanks I guess.... :)

@mmagazineofficialmagazine1758 3 года назад

is that fully furnished at 160$?

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Yes right down to new bed sheets, crockery, cutlery, and tv, etc. That's normal here.

@ESL-O.G. 2 года назад

Incredible value!

@travispoorter8654 3 года назад

$160 😳 wow

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Incredible prices right now.

@BIGJED75 3 года назад

It's the perfect size and layout. Honestly if I was building units they all would be like this. Pools aren't needed as you can go to any hotel buy a beer and use theirs all day.

@momvey5720 3 года назад

I know that place .i drive passt there every evening

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Oh really? It was a great place to live - we enjoyed it very much as we were close to Psar Kraom.

@PeterC245 3 года назад

Great review on a good value apartment, question how far by Tuk Tuk too Pub Street, in minutes, , Peter

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Hey, thanks Peter! Just checked on Google Maps - it's 20 minutes to walk, 6 minutes by motorbike, and 1.7km. PassApp should be the same as by motorbike. It would cost just under $1.

@vvolf6179 3 года назад

Hi whats the name of the apartment, nice place. tku!

@ForRiel 3 года назад

I think he calls it White House Apartments, but it's not an official name. They are really good value and we loved the location. Landlord is a really nice guy.

@vvolf6179 3 года назад

@@ForRiel tku! but can't find them on internet.

@mickeyfromsiberia7265 3 года назад

Pretty nice place for this money)

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Yeah it was a bargain and we really enjoyed living there.

@robertvisser5031 2 года назад

👍🏽😀

@ForRiel 2 года назад

😀 ^-^ 😀

@juniperonthemoon 2 года назад

Hi are you still living in siem riep?

@ForRiel 2 года назад

No we moved to Kampot, then to Kep, and after that to Phnom Penh! Got to see the country a bit. 😀🙏

@juniperonthemoon 2 года назад

@@ForRiel and how are you enjoying it? I'm in Saigon,been here the last 3 years:)

@DaveDoesCambodia 3 года назад

That's an excellent apartment for the price! But, is it Jeremy's JUNK or Jeremy's TREASURES? 😃👍🤣

@BIGJED75 3 года назад

I think it as investments. Fun new area to explore.

@DaveDoesCambodia 3 года назад

@@BIGJED75 At one point in the video Claire mentioned "Jeremy's junk" in the closet. That's what I was referring to 🤣 Livestream soon! 😃👍

@ForRiel 3 года назад

@@DaveDoesCambodia it's definitely junk. 🤣🤣🤣

@ForRiel 3 года назад

@@DaveDoesCambodia and yes, livestream!

@BIGJED75 3 года назад

@@DaveDoesCambodia I understood, my junk is a investment in technology and things that go with it. I have new gadgets and extras, but also getting a bargain.

@JJ-vy2rh 3 года назад

I didn't think foreigner's could have ground floor

@ForRiel 3 года назад

We're renting, so this rule doesn't apply. Foreigners can't buy a house with land unless there's a Khmer person involved as well.

@JJ-vy2rh 3 года назад

@@ForRiel thanks i understand to buy a khmer has to be involved

@JJ-vy2rh 3 года назад

I don't think Cambodian have a fridge as Standard

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Probs not. If they did, it would be a Samsung though :)

@BIGJED75 3 года назад

Power is extremely expensive here so most locals buy fresh from the market and maybe have a cold box with ice .

@JJ-vy2rh 3 года назад

@@BIGJED75 yes power is very expensive compared to the very small wage most khmer earn. Its about the same price per kw as in Australia

@sophealicechhiv3572 3 года назад

😍👍👏

@ForRiel 3 года назад

:) :) :)

@honestal2006 3 года назад

What do you reckon your chances are to win a free beer every time you open a Cambodian beer? Your new place looks so nice to be so crazy cheap! Thanks

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Well, we had 2 beers each last night and 3 out of 4 were winners! Glad you like the new place - price is right! Thanks for watching!

@honestal2006 3 года назад

@@ForRiel 75%! This is important statistical research. Perhaps additional data points (12 pack) are needed to validate this study. I recommend rigorous documentation (via Livestream) from your roof deck with participants (house warming party).

@ForRiel 3 года назад

@@honestal2006 that sounds like a splendid idea! You're right, we have a civic obligation to gather the ring pull data. It will be important to sample across brands, too.

@BIGJED75 3 года назад

@@honestal2006 actually it was 4 from 4 last night, I think we average in the high 70% of winners. Trying to set up a livestream soonish, but definitely before Christmas. Looking for some cheap chairs and a small local BBQ.

@edgregory1 3 года назад

With the Ganzburg and Cambodia brand it averages 1 out of three. To redeem it costs 500 riel. Cannot redeem at mimimart but at the wholesale shops.

@sandgroper6 Год назад

Like to contact you, I want to move to Cambodia

@ForRiel Год назад

No worries - there's an email address in the 'about' section.

@GeneralDeFrance 10 месяцев назад

I guess its more expensive now in summer 2023

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

About the same.

@ourfinesthour6994 3 года назад

What's the problem with the dogs?

@ForRiel 3 года назад

They chase and bite. I definitely try to avoid them as I have been chased by packs many times. Spoke to a guy yesterday who had been bitten by a dog that lives in his alley, so it doesn't even make a difference if they know you.

@ourfinesthour6994 3 года назад

@@ForRiel wow. Local authorities should do something about that. Stay safe.

@ourfinesthour6994 3 года назад

@@ForRiel what good dogs do. facebook.com/1093508407/posts/10222571628374779/?sfnsn=mo

@ForRiel 3 года назад

@@ourfinesthour6994 yeah I agree. It's an issue given that there is rabies here.

@JJ-vy2rh 3 года назад

Lovely apartment for the money, the value of course is better at the moment. Land very expensive in siem reap.

@TheAmeguru 3 года назад

What community or district is this? Any contact info?

@ForRiel 3 года назад

It's directly opposite Besdoung Cafe, so if you google that you will see the location. Psar Kraom is just up the road. goo.gl/maps/Q8k4zP7FFZDM82AV6

@TheAmeguru 3 года назад

@@ForRiel Thanks!

@ast-og-losta 3 года назад

A bum gun? Under what conditions would my ass need the use of a garden hose?

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Let's put it this way - if you sit down, that is a situation under which a bum gun would ordinarily be used. Its use generally involves wetting the entire area including the toilet seat. :)

@gunston999 Год назад

Any king cobra’s 🐍 about 😳

@ForRiel Год назад

Saw a tiny snake but no king cobra! That would be scary.

@AlexVanOstran 3 года назад

I am going in this weekend to get my second pfizer covid-19 vaccine

@ForRiel 3 года назад

Fantastic news! I hope it goes well.

@ukulelechriswilson 3 года назад

Thank You, really not expansive.lllll

@ForRiel 3 года назад

No, it's cheap! We think it's a bargain and we love living here. Thanks for watching :)

@ukulelechriswilson 3 года назад

@@ForRiel Thank you Miss, i often come in Asia : Cambodia and Viet nam, and Thailand. The life is beautiful and Poeple are simple. I play Music Ukulele for Cild and Orphans.