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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.
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.
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.
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 ✌️
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.
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
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!
Sad to hear about what happened in Sihanoukville. I was last there circa 2017, right when the Chinese were building what I think was their first casino near the beach. I heard it went downhill from there for the locals and for Westerners.
$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.
These figures are not correct. You can’t live on 500usd. You could just about survive on that amount but it would be no kind of life. Budget 1200 for one or 1500 for two, and that’s by no means extravagant. 1500 was our lowest month in Cambodia it was usually around 1800 and rarely did we spend more than 15-20usd on a meal. Some of her other info was correct however
@@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.
This interview is about Cambodia, not about Thailand. Each country has pro and con. It depends of what you like. She knows what she's talking about because she lives there. Cambodia has its own way of doing things, some foreigners like that.
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. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BcqgO1MTDR4.htmlsi=uxCWATKDA6RoqvIO
