Survive EXTREME HEAT without massive electricity bills $$$ in Cambodia & Southeast Asia!

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Ok, there is one thing every expat in Siem Reap is talking about right now, and it’s the heat. People are saying it’s hotter than they recall it ever being in the past. It’s certainly the hottest we have experienced, but there are a lot of expats who have lived here for longer than us.
So what do we mean by hot? Well, from mid February, the temperatures were up in the high 30’s, so 38 or 39 degree daily maximums. And that has continued since, so more than two months already. In the last three weeks, though, things have stepped up a notch and it is consistently 40 or 41 degrees. It’s brutally hot, and the ‘feels like’ indicator gives a better sense of what it is actually like to live in these temperatures.
In this video, I’m going to talk about how you can keep cool without breaking the bank. The first part of the video deals with things to look for when you are renting a house or apartment here in Siem Reap in terms of living with the heat. In the second part of the video, I’ll give you some tips you can implement to keep your electricity bill down once you are in your house or apartment.
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@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

The picture quality of this video is a bit crap, but I wanted to get it recorded and out as quickly as possible. I hope you found some value in it, and don't forget to share your tips and tricks in the comments. The situation is getting quite serious - please see the article linked at the top of this video's description. Thanks so much for watching!

@markkiernan5851 5 месяцев назад

Great presentation....wonderful advice. And So Detailed. Thank you for All your efforts. Kind regards Mark Dublin..Irl.

@billdaley3476 5 месяцев назад

This is my 8th month living - in PP Cambodia. Yes it's hot, but if you look at the humidity - % - it 's only - around 45 - 50 %. When I lived in the State of Florida, the temps would hit around that same temp , but with humidity levels in the 80 - 90 range .

@keithhowell4138 5 месяцев назад

I didn’t notice lack of quality in the picture,,the content kept me interested anyway,,

@Charlie-phlezk 5 месяцев назад

No problem!

@Kikiyayazengardens 5 месяцев назад

Looks normal to me.

@lef60 Месяц назад

great info. you did it again .

@ForRiel Месяц назад

Glad you liked it!

@nofixedaddress3565 3 месяца назад

Hey you two! I forgot to comment on this video after I watched it, but thank you so much for the information on the A/C dry setting and keeping the temp set between 24-27 degrees! After watching this i changed my A/C settings and saved 50% on the cost per month for A/C and it's much more comfortable. Thank you!!

@ForRiel 3 месяца назад

Fantastic 😍 Glad it helped 😁

@wesgraham2262 5 месяцев назад

For the rest of your followers, that’s 103 to 105 degrees farenheit. It FEELS like 110-113 degrees. Blazing HOT!!! Been living here for over a year. I have no plans to leave. I love SR. ❤️

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

She be 🔥🥵 We only left as we had a lot of things to do in Australia 🇦🇺, so thought two birds....

@keiththorne1767 3 месяца назад

Hi Clare I'm also an Australian your videos are the most informative on Cambodia that I've seen. I am planning an exploratory visit to Siem Reap in August/September as a possibility for less expensive retirement living. Most airlines seem to want AUD 800 to 900 is their a less expensive airline or combination of via a third country

@dansecor8753 5 месяцев назад

Good content, thanks

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@robertwilliamson922 5 месяцев назад

My first trip….four months in Thailand in 2013….I studied Acclimatization before I got on the plane. Acclimatization is key….. by the time temperature got up to 40° and 41° around Songkran….the heat really no longer bothered me. And I used only fans. Never turned the air conditioning on. Did the same during my time in Siem Reap and Bangkok a few years later. Left the air conditioning off, and only used fans and cross circulation. Dressed properly and avoided too much alcohol, and ate small meals mostly fruits and vegetables . Always carry a bottle of water. It takes me between two to three weeks of suffering in the heat for my body to acclimate. And then I’m fine. Only my opinion, but I think air conditioning is usually a mistake. Namo Buddhaya 🙏🏼 ☸️ 🌴 🌴 🌴

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Great tips. We have acclimatised over the 4 years. We feel the cold more now. Definitely drink water and respect the sun.

@martinherald6492 5 месяцев назад

My missus born and bred in Cambodia. She's about as acclimatized as it gets. We just returned from a 3 day ride. I have sun burn in many places not covered while riding and my head just from when not on the bike. Despite being an outdoor worker who worked in 100degree heat every year, I've never felt comfortable in conditions like that and know very few people who do. When I inquired with my missus she told me there was no need to take her new zipped up bike jacket off. She wore it all the time. Here's the thing though. I've been with her for 11years. She's in the same air conditioned rooms as me every night and guards me like a puppy. In theory by your plan she should have acclimatized to the atmosphere I keep her in, in about 3mths. Your just plain wrong. Everyone isn't the same and I've met very few people who became comfortable in hot climates that quickly and easily. Another friend's missus who was with us, had heaps of clothes on. She apparently liked being in a sauna. She is a pretty young girl from Lao, although that wasn't obvious on this trip and she was sweating. Does anyone know why she's doing that to herself?

@martinherald6492 5 месяцев назад

About the Lao girl. It wasn't to maintain a lighter skin tone, that people are paranoid about in Asia. She had layers of clothing on, the last being like a hooded cloak.

@gerryetzler5834 5 месяцев назад

What wonderfully practical suggestions you gave in this video. I have already put some of them in play before the video ended. I find your vlogs most informing and interesting and look forward to them each time you post. Enjoy your time in Australia. I am near to completing my first 2 months here from the USA and your subject of HEAT is the #1 topic each day. My weather app says it is 13 degrees F above normal. I am inclined to think this is breaking all records as the entire earth has been effected. See you next time!

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Thanks 🥰 we are so busy with everything in Australia 🇦🇺 🙃 we need a holiday from our holiday 😀

@antruok4950 5 месяцев назад

“ Embrace the small “ - Yes 🙌 - good info & tips - Thanks Claire 🙏

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

@shawnpettit 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for this extremely helpful episode. We just moved to a room with AC yesterday and you answered all of the questions in my mind!! We have not had AC before. Also, your tip about keeping a full 'fridge was nice. We will load up. Again, thank you for the wonderful video.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

@rebjorn79 2 месяца назад

THIS is quality info. Thank you.

@ForRiel 2 месяца назад

Thanks it actually works as well 😺❤️‍🩹

@ClaudeRausch 5 месяцев назад

My tips : If you rent, look if you gonna cook on electricity or on gas. Gas will be, definitely cheaper. Spray water on areas where its possible. I even do that on the floor if its really to hot. But, be aware that it may get slippy...but it will also bring down the temperature. If you have a celling fan in areas that you water, it is perfect.

@cookietulis6252 5 месяцев назад

Yeah - for sure gas is better. $16 to $18 for a tank which lasts 4-6 months. And is vastly more enjoyable to cook with. Those little mini electric stoves are horrible. I guess the gas tanks spook some people from a safety angle.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Good call! Water and titles and be extremely dangerous.

@spotvideo4413 3 месяца назад

@@cookietulis6252 Yes, gas bottles inside your home like under the kitchen bench is highly illegal in most countries ...for good reason!

@Wandrative 5 месяцев назад

Its because of the worst kind of el nino effect that happened in 2023, when el nino happens it means hotter and dryer conditions in SE Asia for the winter and the following spring. I hope this effect doesn't carry over all the way into summer, but I sometimes worry because the el nino of 2023 was very very big.

@Charlie-phlezk 5 месяцев назад

And now comes La Niña, looks like it'll be an active one

@Wandrative 5 месяцев назад

@@Charlie-phlezk Well for Cambodia La Nina means cooler wetter weathers with heavier longer monsoons. Pretty much the opposite effect of what we are suffering now.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

I'm sure they said it will be a wet rainy season this year as well.b

@5loquesea 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Claire & Jeremy for those great tips, another super vlog👍.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Our pleasure! 😀

@Cohowarren 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Also wear a hat and carry water/electrolytes.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Slip slop slap and sip.

@andrewtaylor4558 5 месяцев назад

Very interesting! I have gotten used to keeping my thermostat set at 26C in the bedroom!

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Very cool! 😍 and you always have the fan for a extra boost.

@dominiquetheeasyminimalist 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the valuable information, wishing you a wonderful stay with your family and friends!

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Thank you, it's been a fantastic so far 😊

@htee7426 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Claire, good advice. I’ve read putting tin foil up at the windows, shiny side out, can help but I haven’t tried it yet.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! Jeremy did that when he had a very sunny apartment and it worked well

@ms1362 5 месяцев назад

Hi Claire, just moved here from Las Vegas so I thought I’d be somewhat acclimated to the heat. Ha! 😅 My 1 br apartment has a sliding glass door which separates the bedroom from the rest of the apartment. And I just ordered a pull-down shade to mount on the exterior of the west-facing balcony glass door, which you could fry an 🍳on! I’ve got one of those apartments with a digital electric meter at the entrance. I’m on track for a $120 bill, running AC 24/7 at 26C, so not too bad! P.S. The guy who says inverter technology is BS is full of it!

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Welcome to the Kingdom. The power bill will level out after these hot months. He was a little strange 🤔

@ms1362 5 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel Thanks Claire! I’ve always wanted to thank you and Jeremy for the invaluable information you’ve provided during my extensive research for the best place to retire. Was originally headed to Chiang Mai but various factors led me here instead. You guys made an excellent video titled something like “Hey, why haven’t you moved here already? Here’s 7 reasons why!” that cinched the deal. BTW, your fellow Aussie David Granger and his staff at IPS are the absolute best! They found me a nice but inexpensive apartment on Taphul Rd. in less than half a day. If you ever host a meet-n-greet, I’ll definitely be there!

@peterpritzl3354 5 месяцев назад

Good info about the 'mass' in the fridge/freezer. I live on Maui, and it can get pretty hot in my place in summer, no insulation in the roof, and my living room wall is facing west, so it gets full blast afternoon sun. No A/C. We had an earthquake quite a few years back, and the power was out for three days. Main rule: Do not open fridge, or freezer. My freezer was stuffed solid top to bottom with frozen mangoes, pitted, and cubed in plastic containers. When I opened it on day four, with the power back on, everything was still frozen solid.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic 😍 Mangos to the rescue!

@philippegombert9731 5 месяцев назад

Hi Claire. You’re right Seriously thinking to move out of the country next year to visit family or discover other countries. Thank you and enjoy your stay 😅

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Most definitely of you can it's the best time to travel.

@Stanveljkovic69 4 месяца назад

Friggin awesome video thank you

@ForRiel 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@Cohowarren 5 месяцев назад

I love my AC. Just moved here 3 months ago. I live in hotel. I am cooking when outside. But I try some each day to adjust.

@Charlie-phlezk 5 месяцев назад

You cook outside?

@shane5385 5 месяцев назад

@@Charlie-phlezkhe is saying outside he is hot

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

That is awesome! 🥰

@cookietulis6252 5 месяцев назад

Cross breeze is a life saver. Always rent an apartment with windows facing more than one direction. Also....look up. For whatever reason, many of these apartments have 3 meter high ceilings. That means far more area to cool when you turn on the AC compared with just 2m high ceilings. The whole fan thing can't be understated. I read that fans use 1% the electricity of an aircon. A $10 fan literally pays for itself within a month. "Oz study said heating and cooling constitutes 40% of your electricity bill"....I'd wager in a place like Cambodia that it is closer to 80%.

@GUITARTIME2024 5 месяцев назад

2 meters is like 6.5 feet. Lol. No ones doing that. 8 feet is minimum.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

High ceilings are good for general cooling but when it gets to 40+ you need the air.

@VittoShulman 5 месяцев назад

High ceiling is actually good because it allows for hot air move up and cooler move down so it creates some circulation. Especially if you use a fan.

@cookietulis6252 5 месяцев назад

@@GUITARTIME2024 Not really the point - add half a meter to both my numbers if it makes you feel more comfortable.

@cookietulis6252 5 месяцев назад

@@VittoShulman Not if you are looking to save money on AC use

@AutumninAsia 5 месяцев назад

Very, very informative. I'm curious what my first ele. bill is going to be. I've been running the fans a lot but if it is only 1 or 2 cents per kwh, I'm not worried. Thanks for the info.

@cookietulis6252 5 месяцев назад

You have those windows on 3 sides which are great for cross breeze.....downside is that you are on the ground floor which maybe isn't the best as far as air flow (plus flood waters, scorpions, cobras coming in under the door gap heh heh)

@Charlie-phlezk 5 месяцев назад

You've lived in the kingdom for a while, surely it'll be similar to your other apartments? 😊

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

You and me both! We ran the Aircon 24/7 for a week😱

@wneighbor2523 5 месяцев назад

Put ice in front of your fan. Unfortunately, I want to experience Khmer New Year in April.. thanks

@luvtogroove 5 месяцев назад

Or spray your body with water.Evaporative cooling

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Please do! We have been using a lot of ice only 500 Riel for a kg of drinking ice.

@isaanman5399 5 месяцев назад

Lot more to cleaning your filters on a split a/c. You got 2 heat exchangers the one outside that gives up the heat from the refrigerant to the atmosphere & the one inside that absorbs the heat from the air in the room. On the inside unit there is also a blower wheel that blows the air over the heat exchanger. These all get full with dirt & need regular cleaning to make them work efficiently. Most recommendations say every 6 months but here in Thailand I found once a year works for me. This regular cleaning should also extend the life of the a/c. Where I am in Udon Thani the going rate to get a a/c fully cleaned is between 500 & 600 THB per unit. Maybe you could ask your landlord in Siem Reap about getting this done. We only use A/C in the bedrooms at night. In the day time all doors & windows are open with insect screens closed & we run fans. What I do is freeze 2 bottles of water then tie them together with a piece of string & hang them over the back of the standing fan fan guard. As air gets sucked into the fan it gives up heat to the ice in the bottles & if the fan is blowing directly on me I can feel the air is cooler. As the heat from the air is being used to change the ice to water the water/ice mix in the bottles stays a 0 C till all the ice has changed to water & then I put them back in the freezer & get 2 new frozen bottles out.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Luckily it very cheap to get your aircon cleaned and serviced here ($5 to $10). We get it done twice a year as there is always a lot of dust in the air.

@isaanman5399 5 месяцев назад

@@ForRielAnother thing is having the correct size A/C for the room & there are factors like insulation etc. I seen some say the rule of thumb for a standard apartment/condo or block wall house with roof insulation is 600 BTU per sq.m of floor area. In my experience though I found 750 BTU per sq.m is a better rule of thumb. So using standard size A/C’s. A 3m x 3m = 9 sq.m & I would go with a 7,000 BTU. A 3m x 4m with a 9,000 BTU. A 4m x 4m with a 12,000 BTU. A 4m x 5m with a 15,000 BTU. A 4m x 6m with a 18,000 BTU.

@WillFaulknerPhotography 5 месяцев назад

Another great video. Well done guys

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

@SAMINCAMBODIA24 2 дня назад

Keep up the charity work you are doing a fantastic job. Bless you. I’ll be giving where I can.

@ForRiel День назад

Fantastic 😍😊

@BruceMcKenzie-q6l 5 месяцев назад

Switch your aircon function to "dry" (dehumidifer). It's cheaper than the regular temp controlled aircon function.

@Charlie-phlezk 5 месяцев назад

@13:00 she mentioned that.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

We do that now and then. They say it can damage the motor, but that maybe a myth.

@chrismoishedavis3625 11 дней назад

I'm going to buy cooling vests, tees, and hats here in the US to take. Also, cooling towels. These can be frozen in the fridge freezer.

@ForRiel 11 дней назад

Yes, I think anything like that is useful if you are intending to be here through the hot season.

@benkim2016 5 месяцев назад

I can't stand the heat nor the AC so I only visit SE Asia even though I am tempted to retire there for lower costs!!

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

That will be a huge problem for you, but a fan might be enough for you most of the time.

@buellrichardson5222 5 месяцев назад

I took a vacation to Cambodia from April 8th and returned to the US on the 21st. I didn't mind the heat, though i didn't go out during the day. All the tips you gave are spot on though

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

That's for watching. This year has been the hottest for us. Usually at night it would cool off, but it was high 30s most nights.

@SAMINCAMBODIA24 2 дня назад

Love the science Hack with the air con and fan brilliant. I’m taking notes. I love a bit of science.

@ForRiel День назад

It really works

@Savchenkov1 Месяц назад

When we moved into our new house in Kampong Spue the power was connected, but as yet there we no meters installed. This went on for 4 months. We had 4 aircon units running day and night. Eventually the power company caught on and put in meters, but as you do, I kept up the cool lifestyle I'd got used to. Shock and horror when the monthly account come in. For one month we had used 1.4 million real (U.S.$342.00) Oh well it was good while it lasted. Now I just walk around with ice cubes in my undies !

@ForRiel Месяц назад

Oh that's terrible. What a nasty shock that bill would have been!

@sukikom2259 5 месяцев назад

Very good information. Thanks for sharing. You're so right, Claire about the Cambodian living out in the villages. They have no option.😢

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Yes, exactly 😥

@lef60 3 месяца назад

great advice

@ForRiel 3 месяца назад

Thank you 🙏😊

@heymaddo 5 месяцев назад

G'DAY CLAIRE , have a studio Apartment love it but , yes but when all the kids come over it's no fun cos they don't leave till early morning but I wake up early 5,30 ,next place will have separate rooms, for me don't use air-conditioning much and set to 26c mostly use a fan much better , just my 200 riels worth, anyways plenty of good info . Catchya...

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Looking forward to catching up when you return.

@Cnc1073 5 месяцев назад

I think most of the air conditioning units are second hand imports in SR. In Thailand, my bill was never past $50 despite the rates being similar. I would run it 24\7. Last year the temperatures in Thailand were up in the 40s.

@ForRiel 4 месяца назад

Yes, it costs a lot in Cambodia. I have seen lots of new AC units in boxes in stores, but the older ones in established apartments might not be very good quality.

@marksmith2913 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the tips about beating the heat. I wonder if a dehumidifier would also be a viable option. After doing some quick research I found a decent sized floor standing model for about $200 US. that you can buy in Cambodia. Dehumidifiers seem to use about half the electricity of an AC unit and the lower humidity would make fans more effective too.

@ForRiel 4 месяца назад

That's a great idea. Yes the humidity is the real killer. 😫

@YuChiGongG 5 месяцев назад

I disagree that it is fair or good to have condo rentals charging extra surcharge for power. Why? Because this puts an unfair burden on those who use more power. Some tenants do not use AC, some use AC infrequently, and some use AC a LOT. Therefore, adding onto gov rates for power is not fair. And, it is not legal here in Thailand, either. Therefore, the landlord should charge extra based on the size of the condos in the buildings, or rooms in the guesthouse. This way, the cost of lighting the building, power for elevators, etc, can be FAIRLY shared among renters.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

We don't think it's fair either 😕 It's a very strange practice. The extra cost should be factored into the rent.

@brucesieverts1236 5 месяцев назад

one major point that you have not mentioned is heat stroke. in is a big issue for western people who do not come from a warm climate. 50 degrees in the jungle at 100% humidity is a real hazard. it even feels like river water is to hot to cool off in.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

We did mention water and Royal D. Unsure if you have heard of Wet Bulb temperature it's a real problem in high humidity places.

@edwinodus 5 месяцев назад

No wonder I felt like Im using more AC lately

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

We are also dreading the power bill 😳

@schow2020 5 месяцев назад

There are ways to combat the heat in Cambodia. Plant more trees, don't live in concrete home, don't live in the wall to wall apartments with fewer windows, don't live in the city with high-rise buildings and a lot of concrete roads, and live near the coastal area or in farmland. Kampot and Koh Kong city are a good place to live.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Unfortunately that's impossible of 99% of the population 😕. Global climate change is going to be a huge problem for Billions of people. We do need to be making drastic changes now!

@johnbeech9221 5 месяцев назад

The water quality is pretty bad too. I use bottled water , even to rinse my mouth after brushing. Rinse rice , everything. Starting to smell a bit . In Pattaya. Hows it there?

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

We wash and clean our teeth with tap water but use the blue bottled water for everything else. Water smells OK, a little brown sometimes 😶

@mysfz8688 5 месяцев назад

Good info thx. What about the medical there? Do the hospitals have aircon?

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

I know they do in PP and SR but unsure about smaller towns.

@RobotsWithKnivesCartoons 5 месяцев назад

I just moved to Laos and it's been 39-41 degrees most days this first month of renting, kind of dreading seeing my first bill which I'll see in a few days. I am lucky and have a ceiling fan in the living room but no fan in the bedroom, I have been able to feel pretty ok running my AC at 28 in the day but need it around 25 in the fanless bedroom to sleep at night, I think I'm going to buy a floor fan this week to fix it

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Floor fans with aircon is the best we think as you can direct the air better.

@alancranford2024 5 месяцев назад

OK... I ACTUALLY watched the commercials and must say I enjoy you much more commercial - free BUT will continue to watch the commercials [at least let them play through] to help support the channel... will be in Siem Reap April 30,,,, talk to you when you get home......

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

We get back mid May so a Downtown meet up is over due

@cinchea8538 5 месяцев назад

I feel really bad for those who are poor, young children and elderly and for those who have to make a living day to day in the heat.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

They are working so hard for so little 😭

@GeoGemIJewellers 10 дней назад

Excellent info thank you so much.

@ForRiel 9 дней назад

Glad it was helpful 😀

@luvtogroove 5 месяцев назад

I am in Prachuap khiri khan ,in the South of Thailand.Same situation here regarding heat,humidity..but not in the 40s.And luckily Electricity is reasonably cheap.So no issue running AC ect.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching! How much do you pay per kWh over there? Curious about the difference.

@luvtogroove 5 месяцев назад

Great general tips Claire.

@jaideedave 5 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel0.13 to 0.15 cents US according to the ex rate. There are unscrupulous landlords here in LOS that cheat the renters also but people are getting wise to this and to this rip off.

@luvtogroove 5 месяцев назад

I got what I considered a big bill , 3:16 last mthly bill.650 baht.Thats running bedroom AC,and lounge downstairs AC.I use a standing fan als in both cases.When that feels comfortable alone,off goes the AC..And I am in a large apartment.I think living alone helps.With a GF..pang maaaaak!😂..expensive.Just turned the AC off in the lounge as we speak.Thats about 17 US a mth.The one aspect in Cambodia I hate...operating with US dollars,and getting riel change...well not riel,as its never in your favour 😂.That and driving on the right side of the rd..I did it in the US yrs ago...you get used to it,But initially have to focus.

@luvtogroove 5 месяцев назад

Electricity wise I pay 4 baht a unit

@kosmo1001 5 месяцев назад

We’ve been in the Kingdom for a week and are now visiting SR for a couple of days. We ventured out to Preah Dak this morning in this extreme heat for some fried bananas and sugar palm cakes because of your and Jeremy’s video. I think it was worth it. The closest thing I can remember being in such heat is a Xmas we spent in Adelaide years ago.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

That is awesome! We can remember some Christmases in Rocky being that hot as well.

@joolsd1 5 месяцев назад

Fix up a large solar panel and connect to a generator. Plug in for free power. 👍👍

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip! We are looking for a good solar company at the moment.

@tylerking1094 5 месяцев назад

Good advice, thanks. Seems like I'll be arriving at the worst possible time, at least as far as the weather goes. 😂 Still can't wait though. One question, where do you buy that Royal D you mentioned? I assume it would be sold in supermarkets, mini marts etc?

@lyme6channel773 5 месяцев назад

Yes, in supermarkets, mini marts etc.

@tylerking1094 5 месяцев назад

@@lyme6channel773 Great, thankyou.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Any chemist or supermarket have them. Orange packet has sugar the white packet less sugar

@grahamthompson2594 5 месяцев назад

Security flyscreen doors would be a winner in this climate. I open the hall windows early in the morning for a couple of hours. Helps the whole building. Sleep mode on the AC runs the fan slower and reduces cost. Keep cool!

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Good point! Don't really see that around here. 😕

@angelahemming1299 5 месяцев назад

Great video guys very informative for many expats 👌👍👏I’m really looking forward to the weekend NOT ha ha as it’s going to be 41 tomorrow 🥵PHEW

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Have fun! Pool and Louie, is all you need.

@ourfinesthour6994 4 месяца назад

Claire is standing in front of a wall of fire and it looks as if she just doesn't care.

@ForRiel 4 месяца назад

Just another day in Hot season 😇

@mikebartosek6003 5 месяцев назад

My electric went out many times , my last bill was 300.00 USD. I just moved to Da Nang,

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

We lived in HoiAn for a year and loved it. Only problem was the Visa 😪

@trbelcher 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the great tips! 😊 I moved here in Feb and it was much cooler. I wondered if this was normal… gratified to know that I am doing all the tips you suggested. Still had a higher bill than expected last month and will probably be bigger this month but hoping for a break in the temperature.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 🥰 Hopefully the rains will be here soon.

@jimellis1810 5 месяцев назад

Before driving around on my motorbike, I will spray my t-shirt with water. It will greatly cool you off for 30-45 minutes.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

We are usually soaking in sweat before we hop on the bike 🥵

@YuChiGongG 5 месяцев назад

The good thing about the record heat since mid-February, and especially now at the end of April and beginning of May, when temps here are about 42 or 43, is that this will give all of us a taste of what life will be like in about 10 more years. Global Warming is just beginning, and the RATE of warming, or the intensity of change, is speeding up. Therefore, in about 10 years or less, we should be enjoying many more heat waves, and longer periods of constant insufferable heat. Soon, it will become too difficult to live outside, and, as for me, I am looking forward to my new lifestyle as a mole, in a hole in the ground. I am building an underground network of tunnels. Air down here in the hole is very cool. And, it's quieter, too. Just so many advantages to living underground now, and in coming decades.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Hopefully we can spend more on fixing the problem and less on meaningless Wars.

@tangojohn 5 месяцев назад

Wow what an incredibly informative video! What good and practical advice. I follow a few bloggers on You Tube but what makes yours the very best is that they are quick, clear, and consise. I hope you keep the exact same style and content as you currently do. I have a personal request. In your next cost of living in Siem Reap video I would love to hear your take on tipping. Do you tip and when, and how much? Unfortunately being in the USA tipping has gotten out of control. What used to be primarily done only to waitstaff in restaurants has spread to everywhere. Many merchants try to make you feel guilty if you do not tip. Even some online merchants now include a box if you want to tip. That is outright ridiculous, but I am sure they have customers who do. Some of us are rebelling and wish we could be more like Australia. Thanks again for providing such excellent videos!

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

We will be making a new Cost of living soon and will mention tips as well. Thanks for watching and commenting 😇

@DwayneCook-o4i 25 дней назад

Frudte tip ... freeze solid half a dozen 3lt bottles of water and put them below in the fridge. When they become liquid again repeat repeat repeat. I live in an uninsulated van in Australia, i sleep on top of the bed for probably 6 months. Cheers... Dwayne

@DwayneCook-o4i 25 дней назад

Ooops fridge tip 😅

@ForRiel 25 дней назад

Great tip, thanks for sharing! You could have two sets of bottles so one set is always frozen :)

@spotvideo4413 3 месяца назад

Thank you for another very instructive video Claire. On the subject of super expensive electricity: Are any apartment buildings or homes using solar panels for the Air Con? Is solar a thing there ..esp with the Chinese tech advances in this area and their imports to Cambodia? Also, those that own their own house could use a diesel generator to provide their power needs as diesel is much cheaper than main grid electricity. I say that from experience as I own/operate a resort 100% off grid with diesel generators combined with Lithium batteries. This gives me a 60% generator / 40% battery usage most of the time (output varies depending on usage of swimming pool pumps; cool room; fan; mini fridges; kettles; etc.). When only my wife and I are here and guests are not (Covid times) the ratio of generator to battery is 30% & 70%. So quite a saving when 50% of your power is free. NOTE: 70% less 10% for cost of fuel to charge the batteries plus 10% to cover depreciation of batteries and generators. Considering the power issues in the country I am wondering about the alternative energy industry in Cambodia ...subject for another video? PS: one should do an audit on all equipment in the home requiring power. Example, is your kettle the most cost efficient manner to boil water?

@ForRiel 3 месяца назад

Solar is strangely not widely used here. We are looking into Solar as an option for Air-conditioning during the day.

@spotvideo4413 3 месяца назад

@@ForRiel Looking forward to your post on it one day. 🙂

@storzbickel4328 5 месяцев назад

Growing up in Phoenix, this is ain't bad for us children of the desert. 113-116f is pretty average high in summer. Maybe I'll think different once I move to siem reap in Aug and taste that humidity..

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

The humidity is a huge issue 😐 This is why High wet-bulb temperatures are dangerous because humans lose around 80% of heat through sweating, so when both humidity and air temperature are high it becomes harder to shed excess heat. Sweat evaporates very slowly, if at all, in very humid conditions. Jeremy sweats a lot as he is a big unit and he takes this very seriously.

@storzbickel4328 5 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel Jesus... that's wild. I've never heard any of that. Had to even Google wet-bulb temperature. I most definitely will tread carefully and not be overly confident just because I'm used to high dry heat. Thanks for that 🙏

@Hea9lt9hy9 5 месяцев назад

Don’t like heat but must experience Khmer New Year… will come to Siem Reap in mid April 2025…

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

KNY is insane. Mostly local people which makes it even more special.

@jtdenny3354 5 месяцев назад

Great video! You've given a lot of useful tips. I would add use the stove for quick meals only use a slow cooker (better than a rice cooker which gives off more heat) use a BBQ grill if you have an outdoor space Finally, take a cool shower before bed

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

All great tips. Unfortunately at the moment our cold water is very hot, but it still does help.

@NotYourAveargeAlien 5 месяцев назад

Back in Oz, you wusses ! Feels like temp of 45 as I watch this 🥵🥵🥵

@cookietulis6252 5 месяцев назад

I always read Australians write this....having lived through 20+ years of Oz summers, and a comparable number of hot seasons in SE Asia, I can tell you with complete assurance that Australian summers are an absolute doddle.....pleasant. April in Isaan, Cambodia, Laos etc is literal hell on Earth - weatherwise few places are more hideous.

@coryvernon123 5 месяцев назад

99° F at 6:57 pm It's definitely hotter than I can recall in the 20 years here~ Less movement in Less clothing!!

@coryvernon123 5 месяцев назад

That 99 degrees at 6;57 was in the kampot countryside, by the river, no concrete roads, plenty of trees!!

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

We have friends in Kampot and they told it was extremely hot as well. Less moment and clothes is helpful 😉

@jackshadow325 5 месяцев назад

Yes, this is the hottest it's been here in years.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Bring on the RAINS 🌧 💙

@DanielFernandez-jv7jx 3 месяца назад

One month later, has the heat broken? Thank you for your continuing very helpful videos. Are there higher elevation areas with decent amenities where expats can go and escape the heat?

@ForRiel 3 месяца назад

It's humid but the temperature has dropped after the last major rainfall.

@DanielFernandez-jv7jx 3 месяца назад

@@ForRiel Thanks. I did some research, using my new guru: CHATgpt! Apparently Cambodia is the SE nation least impacted by extreme heat events. So it's good to inquire and never make assumptions. Not even that Chatgpt gets it right all the time. Thanks again for your work!

@Kylelongwest 5 месяцев назад

it's because of El Niño

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

It seems they are getting worse every time it comes around..

@user-StewMurp 5 месяцев назад

Excellent information.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

@coreana.aesthetics 5 месяцев назад

I get aircon 24/7. Lolzzz

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

That's pure luxury, enjoy 🥶 🧊 ☃️

@renobubs 5 месяцев назад

Hello there !! I’ll be coming to Siem Reap for a week in July hopefully cooler with the rain I live in south Florida so use to the heat 😅

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

It should be cooling down nicely by then.

@trevorblack8839 5 месяцев назад

I have keeping an eye on the weather app and have seen how hot it is, I will be there Tuesday week, luckily for only 1 night, just taking my friend out for her birthday with her kids, it's so hot even for her a Khmer, she and her daughter have been sleeping at the massage shop she works at because of no AC in her room where they live

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

That's a big trip for one day 😳 As we said, we really feel for people without means to cool down.

@trevorblack8839 5 месяцев назад

@ForRiel I will be in Thailand for a few nights and then coming to Siem Reap, then back Bangkok for 1 night and then back to Australia

@KhmerMinnesnowta 5 месяцев назад

We usually stayed six months in hotels while we were in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia so we don't have to worry about electric bills. It's still very chill here in Minnesota around 10C. We'll be back in November to get away from the long and cold winter here. Cheers 🍷

@GUITARTIME2024 5 месяцев назад

Here in central NC we rarely see snow and sunny most days. Leave Minnicrapolis behind.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

With a lovely 20 degrees and blue skies in Brisbane at the moment, best time to visit 😀

@imperialkhmer6146 3 месяца назад

@@GUITARTIME2024I love North Carolina weather especially near the mountains. You get a nice winter season just enough to enjoy and then the rest of the months are just good warm weather.

@GUITARTIME2024 3 месяца назад

@@imperialkhmer6146 you got it.

@havaianuu 5 месяцев назад

One possible solution that could help it would be to use reflective window film, if available. It helps keep the house cool and adds some privacy.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Great idea, will look for some

@imperialkhmer6146 3 месяца назад

I'm not bothered by the heat but the mosquitoes. I used to rent an apartment and the window doesn't have insect screens. It's a slide window.

@ForRiel 3 месяца назад

Yes, we don't have any screens in our house but luckily we don't have many mosquitos.

@imperialkhmer6146 3 месяца назад

@@ForRiel I used to open my windows and the next day so many bite marks on me 😂

@TheWanderingPensioner 5 месяцев назад

Superb video. Great practical tips, and the final reminder about keeping perspective is spot on.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it! 😍

@larryeifler2994 5 месяцев назад

Why would someone want to keep as cool as possible? Move to Tasmania or Mongolia.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Can speak for everyone but it feels good.... Are you saying everyone should move to Tasmania and Mongolia? Unsure if they have the housing for so many people 🙄

@larryeifler2994 5 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel Only those who want to be as cool as possible. 40 Celcius is no problem for me in Thailand. Just need a fan and water.

@cookietulis6252 5 месяцев назад

There's some contention about if ceiling fans are all they are cracked up to be, or if they just blow the warm air that is hovering around the ceiling down to ground level and actually *heat up* the room. I've only ever had a ceiling fan in one house/apartment, so am far from an expert, but I did also notice this.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

We have tried this and it seems to work. It may push the warmer air down but also creates a nice breeze.

@Baz-Twinky 5 месяцев назад

Place icecubs on a thin towel towel or cloth, roll it like rope, wear around your neck.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip 👍 😀

@Baz-Twinky 5 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel Thanks for vloging. I love Cambodia.😊🧡

@zeusapollo8688 5 месяцев назад

Drink coconuts

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

With a splash of Rum 😇

@chengraksmey-tf1lg 5 месяцев назад

this year is the hottest temperature in my life because there's no any rain in the country .

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

They are saying when they come we could be in for major flooding

@jurgschupbach3059 5 месяцев назад

May Room Maid always runs the Klitoranlage for me very cool i can even check from remote places

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Hi tech coolness.

@mrbenwong86 5 месяцев назад

38-39C, feel like 46-47C everyday in PP.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

The humidity is the killer.

@JJ-vy2rh 5 месяцев назад

Hi Claire do you hear much about people taping into others electric, how did they stop it?

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Not anymore, extremely rare. Mostly high electricity bills are from poorly maintained aircons and building positions.

@timothy4557 5 месяцев назад

Hottest weather I've experienced in Cambodia since 1995.

@luchernou627 5 месяцев назад

remember 2016 or 2017 ,there was el nino.for weeks it was around 44 and 45.C,felt like 55 back then/

@timothy4557 5 месяцев назад

@luchernou627 2017 I was back in the state of Maine for a while. Guess I missed it.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

The same, never felt it that bad in the 4 years we have been here. Luckily we have the flexibility to travel for the time.

@bruceneil8 Месяц назад

do you have libraries there who have ac ,malls ?

@ForRiel Месяц назад

There are malls in PP but not here. We have some Aircon cafes and working spaces, though.

@rogermichaelwillis6425 5 месяцев назад

I lived in Phnom Penh for nine years. Never had aircon. Here's my tip: get an apartment on the second or third floor on the corner. This way, you can open windows on both sides of the apartment and get a crossbreeze. I did this for several years and used only fans. I never had a problem with the heat. If you get an apartment in the middle of the block, you will suffer or have very expensive electric bills.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Great tips 👌. We had a corner unit in PP but our unit always seemed to be hit with sun. The cross breeze made up for it.

@SopheaBeauty 5 месяцев назад

It's okay! Straya is same nah?

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Hell no! Way hotter in the Kingdom!

@trbelcher 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the valuable info. I arrived in Feb and it was much cooler. I was wondering if this heat was normal. Already had extremely high electric bill and looking at ways to lower it.

@cookietulis6252 5 месяцев назад

Not even close.....41 degrees in Australia is relatively pleasant. Dry heat, so if you hang out in the shade the temperatures are comfortable. Throw in SE Asian humidity and there is no escaping the heat in some place like Cambodia at the same temperature....better to pay attention to the whole "real feel/feels like". Additionally most houses in Oz are a lot better insulated, so you can open everything up at night time and close up for most of the day (windows, blinds, curtains etc), and the temperatures inside will stay comfortable. As soon as you close all of the windows, doors, blinds in Cambodia, it will be sauna-like temperatures within minutes unless you turn on the AC.

@SopheaBeauty 5 месяцев назад

49% humidity, all good!

@ourfinesthour6994 5 месяцев назад

If I may add onto the bit about ac temperature. I lived in Florida for awhile and the summers can get quite hot. Leaving the AC on when you are not home but turning the temp up to 80- 85f is a good way of saving money. If you turn it off it will use a lot of electricity to cool the room again. Then turn it back down to your desired temp. I had a feeling you were not in Cambodia. You look even cooler than usual. ☮️

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

So 😎 I needed a cardie 🥶

@grantbarnes1939 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Claire - always appreciate your channel ! Enjoy the more moderate climes of Oz….BTW; pillowcase into the freezer, an hour before bedtime 👍🥶

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Great idea!! 👍 Never thought of that 🤔

@franciscusjohannesburger3720 5 месяцев назад

Gold adviseur , tanks Claire 😎

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Thanks 🥰

@minnehonk1 5 месяцев назад

The fan with AC is a good smart thing..

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

It does actually work well

@havaianuu 5 месяцев назад

Great information, but I wonder if the rate of electricity, you mentioned, is the bottom price like if the rate is $.25 per kwh the bill will be $25.00 for 100 kwh. The reason being is that I live in Hawai'i and my "rate" is $.34 per kwh supposedly. My actual bottom line is $.80 per kwh, tho it varies from month to month, there have been some months that my cost was just over $1.00 per kwh. How so? It starts with a $35 charge just to be a customer and other 5 extra charges raise the rate to the $.80, total dollar cost amount divided by kwh. Last month I used 112 kwh and the cost was $90.17. I'm pretty sure that the $.25 rate that you have mentioned is the actual rate, but just trying to make sure. Mahalo and Aloha for the information.

@cookietulis6252 5 месяцев назад

There are no additional fees added onto the $0.25. It's just a flat rate per kwh used. (Possibly the $0.25 already includes the other service charges, taxes etc)

@havaianuu 5 месяцев назад

@@cookietulis6252 Mahalo, thank you, for your reply. I was pretty sure it was the total cost, but when Claire mentioned that some folks may pay $300 per month, I wondered how could it be at $.25 per Kwh? It's 1200Kwh per mont or slightly over one Kwh every hour of the month and just over 10 times my consumption of 112 of Kwhs per month.

@cookietulis6252 5 месяцев назад

@@havaianuu Just continuously running a couple of inefficiently working aircons, I guess. The highest electricity bill I have had in SR is around $60 for the month, but I am extremely frugal with the AC - usually just a couple of hours a day. I'm also happy to not be there right now, because I doubt I could manage without using it significantly more. There are also some dodgy landlords who will pull all kinds of tricks like have tenants wired up to the neighbor's electricity, have some poor sucker pay for the communal lighting, pool filter etc. I read on one of the facebook groups about some guy complaining that his bill for the month was $800. Turns out he was paying for the apartment complex's lift, lol. You always want to be able to access the electric and water meters to ensure the landlords or neighbors aren't playing games.

@havaianuu 5 месяцев назад

@@cookietulis6252 Claire's info is extremely important, because if someone is unaware of electricity costs and is not used to hot weather on a limited budget will have his/hers retirement plans upended. So many vloggers talkinh about living in SE Asia for $1000 or less, if some bloke that can't handle hot and humid weather and finds himself with a $300 electricity bill and doesn't have a few bucks stashed away, he will be in deep trouble. I live in Hawai'i, so I'm used to somewhat hot and humid weather, but not 40+ degrees with high humidity. I've been in over 40 degrees in Bahrain and Egypt, but those were dry 40's. O just woke up at 6 a.m. it's 21 degrees and I sleep with a folded comforter, like if I had two comforters and sleep with a tshirt and a flannel zip up shirt because I like to sleep and live in a warm environment. Like you I'm very frugal and I have an electricity measuring device that plugs into the outlet and any appliance that is a plugin I can monitor it's usage. It keeps a running count of actual usage, plus if I input the cost per Kwh also the total cost, the many hours the unit ran, high low voltage, etc. That would be a nice and cheap tool to have, mine costs less than $10, to avoid scams by landlords, for a person can turn everything off in their apartment or house and check to see if the tool shows that there is still electricity being consumed. Again thanks for your time and the sharing of your experience and knowledge. Aloha and Mahalo nui loa

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Best thing is to check you aren't paying for other people's electricity is to flick the main circuit breaker for your unit and take down the meter counter reading. Take a weekend trip and see if the meter has changed.

@GaryV-p3h 5 месяцев назад

Sleep with a fridge next to your bed & leave the door open.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Smart, good for midnight snacks 😋

@ms1362 5 месяцев назад

Unfortunately, doing this will actually make your apartment warmer because the heat the refrigerator produces is greater than any cooling. Law of thermodynamics.