IS THAILAND CHEAPER THAN CAMBODIA FOR EXPATS TO LIVE AND RETIRE IN 2023?
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- Is Thailand still the King in South East Asia for affordable living?
or has Cambodia seized the Crown????
Come with me as I tour Cambodia and answer the age old question,,,,
Is Thailand cheaper than Cambodia and where is the best place to retire in South East Asia?
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Your videos helped lead me to a great visit to Thailand this month. I was ecstatic when I found you while searching Cambodia! Thank You Doc!
That's awesome brother
Thanks for the wonderful compliment and welcome to the Trainwreck that is my life,,,.
Cheers mate 🍺
Hey Mark, so far your analysis is showing so much value. I'm definitely staying tuned for part 2.... thanks for sharing matey!
Hey John thanks for watching brother I truly wish i was still in Thailand at the meeting...
Lol
Terribly sick mate.
Love it! Looking forward to visiting! Thanks, Dr Mark!
My brother you will visit and then you will leave!!!!
Awesome Video Mark. Keep these videos coming . You make me want to jump on a plane right now. Cheers to you man . 🍻🍻
Come on over,,, o need a cameraman
Lol .
Cheers mate 🍺
Very interesting... I would love to see some 1 bedroom longer stay options. I'm looking forward to more from you regarding Cambodia for sure. Thanks Doc!
Will do
Cheers mate 🍺
Excellent VIDEO Doc 😊. Cambodia never even entered my mind. Add one more to the Bucket List 🪣.
Get here
Believe me you'll like
Long term,,,, I'm not so sure!!!!
Mark….great video….answered many of my questions.
Hey Steve glad you liked it
Cheers mate 🍺
Excellent video! Thanks to you, I'm going to have to put Cambodia on my bucket list.
You should!
There are some great things about Cambodia....
Definitely worth the visit,,,,,
What a great video! Thanks Mark!
Cheers mate 🍺
'nother great topic covering the topics I wanna hear !!!🤟🤟✌️✌️
Did you see any "happy" pizzas Mark ???
No I didn't see the happy pizzas
Lol
Cheers mate 🍺
Nice one Doc, thank you from Dallas.
Hey Denny you're welcome mate ,,
It's worth checking out...
Chrers
I've just been watching tons of video clips on youtube from the old 1980's TV series "Dallas." ;p
Great video. Looking forward to the rest.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Cheers mate 🍺
I'm glad I found your channel I love this video I don't know you sir I just saw you today but I appreciate this and i'm gonna watch more of your videos
Thank you very much for subscribing I truly appreciate that
Cheers mate 🍻
Thanks Doc! Well informed video 💯👍
Thanks Phillip so glad you enjoyed it.
I'll do a more in-depth video in the coming months,,,,
Cheers mate 🍺
Hi Mark!
Great vlog mate, definitely floating my boat.
Anymore detail on coastal areas upcoming, visa and bank accounts in the future? 👍
That will come in the following months bro
Cheers mate 🍺
Awesome job Doc!!!
😊
Thanks Mate
Omg wow can't believe how cheap it is can't wait to get over there by end of the year. Great video as always 👍 👌 👏
Hey Larry thanks for watching and commenting
And yeah you'll be shocked by how cheap it is,,,,,
Same. That's when I graduate with my degree and can actually teach in Cambodia. It's gonna be awesome!
Thank you for sharing your experiences .Great video. 🎉
Thanks for watching Olga
🥂
Hi good doctor. I enjoy your vlogs. Keep up the good work.👍👍 I to like Cambodia
Hey mate thanks for watching and commenting
Truly appreciate your support
Cheers 🍺
Good insight. So many other things to take into consideration though when comparing the 2 countries. Infrastructure, beaches/scenery, healthcare, culture etc. Got me thinking though.
Hey man and that's why I say at the end ill be doing more investigation and letting people know my thoughts of here,,,,
This was a vlog about Siem Reap
As we are in rainy season....
The beaches are not he best places to be at the moment
Keep watching
You forgot the dating scene
Cambodia has hookers too. "Dating scene" really?😂 Cambodia has more traditional better women than Thailand could ever hope to have. If you're looking to catch a disease then Thailand beats all but the Congo maybe.
Great video mark!!
Thanks mate 🍺
Great video Doc, it makes me want to go now. Thanks Doc!
Hey Mickey
I will say this much I would definitely come for a visit and check it out for yourself because it's a very interesting place
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Doc, the last time I was there was 10 years ago. I’m sure lots has changed since then. Currently, I live in Chiangmai and debating whether back to Vietnam again or Cambodia after watching your episodes it makes me want to go to Cambodia, will see. Thanks!
Hey brother I'm actually heading to Vietnam next week....
And I'll be honest with you things probably have not changed here in 10 years
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Doc, have a great time in Vietnam, I’ll be heading out that way in July myself. Be safe.
Great info 👍🏽
Glad it was helpful!
Wow. This surprised me. Chatting to a nice Cambodian lady and here I am learning about Cambodia. Great info.
Awesome
Enjoy
Love Cambodian people super friendly...
Awesome work mate 👌 .
Thanks Robert
Cheers Mate 🍻
@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean oh yeah your phuket vids helped me have a awesome holiday last month . Cheers legend .
That's awesome
Thanks for letting know that I really appreciate it
Cheers mate 🍺
Great video mark
Thanks Ian...
Cheers mate 🍺
Thanks for great cost information from Toronto Canada....
You're welcome
Siem Reap reply is this cheap
It's incredible
Cheers mate 🍺
Thanks for watching and commenting
You can do the same in Vietnam too, only problem is the long term visa, which in Cambodia is simple to do! I’ve been to Cambodia a number of times, it’s ok, you should try Bali, it’s good value too and a lot more interesting culture imo! Still Thailand for me, been living in Jomtien/Pratumnak well over 3 years, better overall lifestyle, it’s easy to travel to other countries. I’ve been to Laos, Philippines, Bali, Nepal, India, Turkey while keeping my base in Thailand, can’t beat the advantage of living near Bangkok for the ease of travelling! In two weeks I’am visiting family in the U.K. and Greece, most flights are cheaper from Bangkok, which is 143baht on the bus, Jomtien to Suvarnabhumi Airport!
Thanks for the tips!!!
Yes every place you've mentioned is nice,,,
I would marginally disagree on the culture aspect of Bali over Siem Reap Cambodia though,,,,,
But yes Bali is beautiful ..
Cheers mate 🍺
“interesting”? read a little history, what this poor country has been through. genocide, for one.
Donald I doubt you would find anyone that knows more about the history of Cambodia and all of South East Asia than I do,,,,,
Trust me mate I'm the last person that anyone should tell to "read a little history",,,,
Lol
I've been studying SEA my whole life,,,, that's why I don't spent every waking moment in bars chasing skirts,,, instead I spend hours and hours at the temple soaking in everything about Angkor and the historical sites throughout this part of the world.....
Ta Prohm Temple is my favourite place in the entire world,,, had been there over 20 times in my life!!!!!!
The sad thing is 8m actually going to dona video today directly talking about your comment as well as someone else's,,,,
No negativity mate,,,just some basic truth
But yeah trust me there are very very few people that appreciate the history here more than I.......
@donaldcroom1483 what's the point of your comment?
You never fail to impress Mark. Nice job. Cambodia is impressive, and the costs are insane. I love the fact you could go to a pub and not be harassed. Is it the same near the water? You are quite inland
I'm not sure I'm going to be heading to the coast this trip I might save that and come back because we are in rainy season so there's not much sense of going down and being stuck in a slightly overpriced room (Lol) while it pours outside
Cheers mate 🍺
Not all backpackers are broke..
Amazingly cheap Doc . Great vlog . Might be somewhere I would consider at an age where I would be content staying put & my thirst for adventure & travel was exhausted
Accomodation dirt cheap .Electric 0.25 cts unit - expensive.
I admire the couple " Living Their Best Life " on $1k monthly .That requires a skill set to adapt & modify their needs , which for most people is unfathomable .
and that's the problem is that most people cannot adapt nor can they understand that most of the s*** that they're buying and wasting their money on is exactly that just s*** that they're wasting their money on.....
I will say this much though you can see so much and do so many things here that if you have a taste for travel if you have a taste for adventure you can satisfy it here.....
Hello Mark. Hope you're having a great time. I was wondering what location you're at in Cambodia. Reason is, it might be more expensive elsewhere. Love your videos man! Thank you!
Siem Reap
Hello Ireland I'm sorry I thought I said I was in Siem Reap,,, northern Cambodia...
It's nice here and 9 am told of is cheaper thsn the capital city Phnom Penh...
Cheers
Yes sir!
Siem Reap is a lot cheaper than Phnom Penh and a lot more relaxing . Hotels and apartments in PP are comparable if not more expensive than Bangkok .
Thanks judging off your video I'm relocating to Cambodia thank a lot video is very informative
Hey mate I love Cambodia,,,, at least Siem Reap anyways
Lol
The rest,,,,, not so much
Cheers
Hey, loved the vid. Really helpful information thanks.
Where would be the best place to look to find the mentioned $150 per month rooms please?
Facebook Marketplace
It's my go to for accommodations
Cheers mate 🍻
thanks, appreciate it
Thanks Dr.
You're welcome
Hope you got something from it
Cheers mate 🍺
Great info
Glad it was helpful!
That's awesome
Thanks for watching and commenting
Cheers mate 🍺
Great video Doc. Any chance of doing something similar in Vietnam?
Heading this this week actually on a epic adventure...
Stay tuned my friend...
Outstanding. Living the dream.
Cheers Mikel.....
I heard Cambodia 🇰🇭 is the spot it’s on my hit list thanks for the info Doc
Hey mate there is a lot of good here,,, a little ugly but overall it's nice
Wow what an eye operner video. I was thinking of retirement to Thailand in 3 years. Not anymore, I'm Cambodian bound now at those prices. Plus as someone mentioned in the comments, easier visa requirements ie no money to show in bank and money coming in every month. Great video mark . You remember cme Ray the London cab driver. I asked you if tossing a coin in Thailand is gambling. Did you find out ?
I wouldn't throw a coin bro
Another great video Dr Mark. Looks like a great place. Can you share the name of the hotel you stayed ?
Hey mate it's called Andy's Place,,,, info is in the description..
Cheers mate 🍺
Dr It is great value for money. Better than other hotels twice the price. Thank you
It's awesome
Cheers mate 🍺
Awesome video
Thanks Jeff appreciate that .
Cheers Mate
And the good Doctor was never seen in Thailand again... 😂
Not quite,,,,
I'll be home soon enough....
Thumbs up 👍 Mark
Hey Mango
Cheers mate 🍺
Another great video. Nicely done. I did hear a lot of expats are leaving Thailand for Cambodia. I lived in Patong for one year and I was surprised how expensive it was for farang. I lived in Los Angeles for 20 years, and a lot of prices in Patong was LA prices. Even the beer was LA prices...lololol. You go on Bangla Road, it's from 120-200 baht. The most expensive I have seen is 300 baht. And this is for Thai Local beer. 200 Baht is 5-6 bucks, That's how much a beer is in La...lololol.
Phuket is not cheap. Probably the highest region in any of Thailand. Nice area though and you pay a premium for it.
@@mapleleafdavid yes definitely
hey Chad I have heard a lot of people are heading out of Thailand especially if they're living down on Phuket because it can be expensive however as I have shown in most of my videos if you're willing to look around for a deal you can find them on Phuket myself brother I would never pay those prices for beer especially on Bangla road....
I pay 60 no more!!!
but here you can sit down in a really nice bar and have a bottle of beer yes it's local beer but still it's good 33 Baht
I like to say that Phuket can be as expensive or as affordable as you make it yourself...
Cheers mate 🍺
Oh there's no question put cat is the most expensive place in Thailand possibly Koh Samui would be close???
the thing you need to keep in mind is most people go there on holiday so of course it's going to be more expensive for someone living full-time unless they can budget and compromise with themselves like I do.....
I just talked to two different guys that just moved to Pattaya and are paying 5000 baht/month for condos by Jomtien Beach.
Great video Mark! How about access to Thai quality beach experiences. I have heard it isn't so great in Cambodia. Any idea?
well here's the thing down to the South Cambodia has some beautiful beach towns and some incredibly gorgeous Islands however it's rainy season so for me to go down would be a terrible waste of time and financial resources....
I will be coming back though I promise and doing a more in-depth tour....
Kep and Kampot you get to live by the ocean. Koh Rong is the vacation island.
The comparison here in this video is so accurate for Siem Reap . It is certainly from what I've experienced the best value in South East Asia . If we were to compare the two capital cities however , then Bangkok would probably be better value than Phnom Penh . Siem Reap is a good base for an extended stay with an international airport if the occasional trip to neighboring countries is necessary.
I hated Phnom Penh
I just found a nice room in Phnom Penh with a bed, free wifi and a western bathroom for only $55/month. Way cheaper than my friend's $217/month apartment on Sukhumvit in Bangkok. All the foreigners just buy a Honda Click in Phnom Penh for $600 and then sell it to another foreigner, when to leave. No license or insurance required for 125 cc and smaller!
Sweet pad !
Amazing spot Danny
Crazy for $9 a night
I noticed a snooker table in the background. Do they also have billiard tables for playing three cushion too?
Honestly you're asking the wrong bloke,,,,,
Sorry
Cheers mate 🍺
Hello Doc. I always enjoyed your videos and now you're doing one in Cambodia right before I arrived. What a coincidence. I will be traveling to Phnom Penh next week from Los Angeles. I'm very excited to do my own comparison, I'm a real foodie. I plan to get to Siam Reap sometime in late June or early July. I hope we can meet up for tacos and beer. Coming from California, I know what good tacos taste like.
For those who don't know, there are a significant number of American Cambodians that were deported from the US. The biggest Khmer population outside Cambodia is in Long Beach, CA. Cambodia town is mixed with the Mexicans and Blacks communities. These American Khmer were raised on good tacos.
Majority of Cambodia's population are called Khmers, I understand that they prefer to be called Khmer but they take no offense to the term Cambodians.
I hope to meet up with you on my latest adventure. I've been to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. I am working on getting to all the countries of ASEAN (Association of South East Nations).
That's awesome
Thanks for educating is on that,,,,
Pretty cool
Explains how the amazing taco scene here!!!!
Hopefully we'll catch up for a beer soon.
Cheers mate 🍺
Thanks for watching and commenting
Cambodia is under rated. Give Cambodia a try you all. 😘 ☺️ 😊
God damnit!!! I already booked my flight to Pattaya July 1st. I would of gone to Cambodia after watching this video. Oh and please do info on having girl friend in Cambodia just like your other videos on transaction relationship's in Thailand and do a comparison. Oh and maybe do some more reviews on hotels would be nice. Thanks I always love your videos and I'm putting my trust in your info.
lolololololol.... Pattaya is way cheaper than Phuket (Patong).
@@TheChadNapier yes I know, but we're talking Cambodia here. I already been to Phuket and Pattaya a couple of times and just looking for something else.
@@stevek343 When I lived in Patong for one year, a lot of the expats were talking about Cambodia. But, at the time, I went to Phuket with the Sandbox Program during the end of the pandemic. They were not doing Land borders or anything at that time.
Steve K: Catch a train or flight to CAM while you're visiting Thailand. I might in a few weeks. Not just because it costs less. I'm looking f/ a place in S.E. Asia to live. Climate, transportation, WiFi, safety. Plus I don't drink
@@bijanbayne3259 I just might do that. I booked the flight to Thailand and I guess I can cancel the hotel in Pattaya and just go to Cambodia instead. I checked out the flights so not sure how much the train costs and how to catch one?
Nice RL shirt
hello Dr. Mark, love your shows, except for the food conversations as you seem to go for the cheap choices of fast local food, would you consider doing some healthy and heart friendly choices, thinking beef?/chicken/fish or goat, paying extra is to be expected but something roasted on a bbq sans sugar, no smoothies. thanks again, love your program
I can
But actually I get my smoothies with no sugar..
I get enough from the coke
I'll try to do some better food videos in Vietnam
Ok???
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I appreciate your support
Great video mark😊
Hey Stephen thanks for watching and commenting
Cheers mate 🍺
Hey there Mark.....iv been thinking about my travels and if my life fails in Thailand we're would I go to .I was thinking Loas n Veitnam...but after seeing you in Cambodia wow.good work thank you brother... as you know I'm in phuket and you know I'm very recently married and I to have had anough of phuket my wife Annie and I are leaving phuket to live in Lampang in less than two weeks.....great work thanks...come see us in Lampang 😊😮
Hey Chris,,,, you're not gonna fail,,,, you're going to graduate eventually to a different place that's all!!!
I loved living in Thai Mueng for a couple months
Be honest, I am tired of Phuket as well...
Cheers mate 🍺
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean wen I said fail I meen my wife turns into a monster or I can not cope with the over freindly family n village people living with mother in law for two years till we save anough money to build....my story will open many people's eyes
You should be thinking about doing your own channel man to be honest with you people would watch like crazy
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean you think...don't know if I have the personality to take peoples bullshit ....maybe if we got together one day we can discuss many things...in Lampang
Brilliant Doc!, I've been waiting for the Doc to hit the trail.... £300 for a 1 year visa? That's increadable
300 USD
That's insane......
That price is going through an agent , a lot cheaper ( bit more hassle ) doing it yourself directly to immigration.
Just do it yourself at immigration office. It's in English anyways. It only costs $180 for the 1 year visa then.
Cambodia is nice been there few years ago but I didn't see beautiful beaches
Hey Jose,,, southern Cambodia has gorgeous beaches and islands....
Take care bro
Can you talk about handling the hot humid weather in either country? And can you talk about retirement age North Americans and the usual amenities such as medical and health services?
Thanks for sharing! 50 Cents ti 1 US$ I paid back in 2012 for a beer (bottle or 1/2 liter) when I was in Phnom Pen and Sihanoukville.
You're very welcome it's insane how the prices have not changed in 11 years..
Cheers mate 🍺
YeeHaa! I'm moving to Siem Reap in Jan! What healthcare insurance do you use if any?
I have a plan specific for Thailand and one for China
I bought an online package when I went to Cambodia but honestly I can't Denver through who
Let me see,,,,,, check back and hopefully I'll find it
Cheers Mate 🥂
Another home run Doc, I noticed things priced in USD is that the currency you can use or need to exchange? Thanks Doc
Cambodia uses USD for anything more than $1. It's approximately 1000 riel to 1 USD.
Thanks for the info
They use both the Cambodian Riel and the USD
Everywhere has stuffed prices in USD.
Cheers mate 🍺
Hey Tony actually bro it's 4000 Riel to 1 USD . ...
Cheers mate 🍺
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DR , there is a Gym , near the river in Seam Reap, 10 years ago, it was $1 a visit, today it’s still $1 a visit,
Big thing Re Cambodia and beer , draught beer everywhere,
The beer is cheaper than water it seems ,,,
Tasty too
Sounds like the only down side might be scooter rental prices ? -- With all the other savings for nearly everything a rental might be worth it or just pay for up to $100/month for rides may be enough and end up cheaper? -- Travel may cost more out of country but if you don't do much of it....... Thanks for the 'heads up' and the truth about costs. -- A $ 1200 budget might be a very good life w/o extravagance for a single person with good health insurance ?
I think if you stayed up in this region you would be more than happy and you could have a fantastic lifestyle on $1,000 or less....
Again I'm not a healthcare or travel insurance expert so I don't talk too much about it I can only go with what I pay....
That being said I personally would not live in Cambodia
also are there sports gym to join, not western style but one on one Muay Thai, boot camps , seems not to many folk like hard cardio but would appreciate an incite
There are tons of excellent guns and Muay Thai training spots all over
You'll have no issue at all.....
Cheers mate 🍺
Intriguing comparison. Even to visit. I almost got a train to Cambodia when I was in Thailand in April/May- but wasn't certain if a buddy was coming to Pnom Penh f/ the SEA Games or not (he did)- so I didn't grab a visa. I'm headed to BKK, Jomtien, Hua Hin and Pattaya in 11 days. Maybe this'll be my time to @ least see Cambobia. Now to LIVE? I'll have to visit f/ a few weeks once I have a spot in Jomtien
Definitely come check it out
I'm not sure about long term living here I. Siem Reap,,,, I've met several who are but I'm not sure it's for me,,,,
Cheers mate 🍺
I was in Phnom Phen during Songkran(Thai) they now have an app to use for your choice of taxis...easy and cheap..good deal
Awesome whats the name of the App???
Cheers mate 🍺
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Grab and Passap
I miss you saying “why hello there!” At the beginning
Oh no i just noticed that I edited out the very beginning part with the WHY HELLO THERE,,,,
I promise I'll never let ya down again!!!
How do they compare in terms of ease to communicate, safety, beaches, friendliness/welcoming of expats? Looks like really good value there.
Hey Justin
No beach sadly, but southeastern Cambodia has incredible beaches and islands.......
So far communication has been a breeze and the people seems super friendly...
Just the tuk tuk drivers can be annoying as heck...
Cheers mate 🍺
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean good to hear, glad the country is treating you well.
Cheers Mate 🍻
I want to see price comparisons between another beach resort area otherwise it's apples and oranges. Siem Reap looks like middle of nowhere relative to Phuket or Pattaya
It would be more comparable to Chiang Rai to be honest with you.....
and if we compared it to Chiang Rai it would still kick Thailand's ass!!!!
Lol
Price wise
Thanks for the vid. Daily living , Cambodia is cheaper than Thailand. I have heard that when it comes to medical, specifically serious medical treatment even in PP, many times they fly you to Thailand assuming they take you. So access to high level medical treatment , medical costs, health insurance, Thailand is better I have heard. I do not know if you have done such a video but could you do a video about medical treatments such as surgeries etc please.
I have heard similar stories and then I've heard contrasting stories...
I would love to do a video about this but I'm honestly not am expert and finding someone who is,,,,, let's just say this ,,,,,, it's not easy
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean Thank you Mark..no rush..and I know the video would take a lot of time and effort but it would be worthwhile to know for us older guys who are looking to live and retire in Southeast Asia...again thank for your channel
Mark i belief you concerning the food.
But, frome Europe we only get warnings about Combodia,
They say : bad medical situations / safety issues / for example : stay on the pads dont go into small streets / street robbery’s on a daily base.
Dont drink water / no icecubes/ pickpockers. Ect ect ..
What have you seen until
now.
Frome here (netherlands )absolute unsafe to go to Combodia !?
it's actually funny that you say that because Canada just released a safety travel warning against coming to Thailand of all places...
I have heard some pretty crazy things about Cambodia but myself personally I've never witnessed anything..
but again I don't really put myself into situations where I have to be too concerned about my safety...
I was planning on doing a quick blog about how safe it is to travel in southeast Asia
Hopefully I'll get that done over the next couple of days...
Cheers mate 🍺
A little thing about the money, most expats actually use the local currency riel as the problem with dollars is if there is the smallest defect in the note then nobody will let you use it but with riels no such problem.
This is true Jason
Same as in in Vietnam,,,,.
Cheers mate 🍺
Thanks for the tip
Plus the ATMs only give out $100 notes which can be difficult to change. ATMs also dispense Riel in varying amounts. Much easier to deal with.
What are the names of the restaurants you got the various meals at?
Oh mate sorry I don't remember
Let me try and find out for you
But the CHEAP restaurants are all the restaurants in Siem Reap....
Lol
Cheers 🍻
You Always Make Me Laugh ....Too Simple....
Oh I am simple there's no question about that.....
Cheers mate 🍺
I've got a few friends that have moved across to Cambodia now just for the cheaper living and easier visa's, people who had lived in Thailand over a decade
Hey Glen yeah a lot of guys are making that move,,,,
I am going to dona video about the type of guy that's coming here,,,,,
Expats were fleeing Vietnam into Cambodia as well earlier this year. So hard to work in Vietnam anymore they said.
BTW, u can get shirts all day long in the USA for $1 - very new looking - at goodwill. The best place in America 😊 But then again... only Thailand will do for me and Kitty, my partner ❤❤
Cheers mate
And you can get $1 shitysbin Thailand buy they are are used and the chemicals they use to clean them will take your eyes out!!!!
Sold! I am coming to Cambodia. I was going to the Phils, but after being scammed badly since April, I have lost any love for that place.
it's so funny that you say that because I was just talking to a subscriber who lives in the Philippines and he was telling me that he had brownouts for the past 3 days they had no power at all no internet down on the island that he lives on there's no way I could live there....
I could definitely live a few months out of the year in Siem Reap but not in Phnom Penh
Cheers mate 🍺
Good for Cambodia 🇰🇭
Yeah Siem Reap is fantastic...
Cheers mate 🍺
Hey doc what's the weed situation? I'm on mmj program here in the states.
In Cambodia as I understand weed is illegal,,,, not sure about MMJ I'm not a user so honestly mate I am the worst bloke to ask
I hate to be that a$$hile but I would suggest Google search,,,,
Sorry
I know I'm a dick for that but bro I don't know.
Cheers Mate 🍻
Thanks for watching and commenting
Iam coming this week
That's awesome where are you going Cambodia or Thailand?
‘Doc’s going to go to detox’ 😂. You crack me up
Likely not gonna happen
Cheers mate 🍺
Siem Reap is a lot cheaper than Phnom Penh. It would be interesting if you'd compare Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh to Thailand. Rents, food, etc. are cheaper in SR. It would be extremely hard to get similar hotel accommodations in Phnom Penh for $9.
Brother that's a video I'm afraid to say I'll never make,,,, I disliked Phnom Penh that much I'll never be back
Sorry
Thanks for watching and commenting
Cheers 🍷
How is medical services there?
Top notch actually
And the nice thing is the hospitals have different tiers to them so you can spend a fortune if you want to or you can spend a little bit but the health care here is incredible...
Cheers mate 🍺
Can you live there on 600 a month?
Just asking a question. I just saw your channel and I find it interesting.
You can
Done a couple of videos about that
I lived in Thailand for 3 years then I moved to Cambodia and that was 18 years ago. Cambodia has been my home base for travel ever since. I live in Phnom Penh which is more expensive than Siem Reap but still I live very comfortable on $800 a month including my health insurance. That doesn't include rent though. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Hey Kevin that's awesome brother
Personally I did not like Phnom Penh at all,,,,, I love Siem Reap but you couldn't pay me to love in PP.
How much are you paying for rent?
Thanks for watching and commenting
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean I don't have rent I built a house here 12 years ago. I like where I live in PP. Everything is walking distance from my house and it's in a quiet part of the city not far from the airport. I don't care for the touristy part of PP either but it's a good base for travel in and out of the country. Siem Reap is cheaper than PP and it's getting a new airport and more international flights.
If I had the choice today I'd like in SR. I have been thinking about moving there in the future, but all my friends and family are here.
Awesome mate congratulations on the house
Thanks for replying
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean What makes Siem Reap so much better than Phnom Penh?
You can live in both countries on a limited budget, euro 700/ 800, im in koh samui, 200 for a 1 bed.
Amazing isn't it
I stayed in an increase bolace on Samui and yeah it was only 225 a month
I don't think I would like Cambodia unless I was in the coast close to Vietnam
I love Siem Reap it's a great place to visit,,, but live there????
Hmmmm
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Betting un 5 years or more Cambodia will rival or exceed Thailand. The people are generally much more ethical in Cambodia!
Interesting take,
I think Cambodia has so much to offer,,,, I would say it's quite possible especially if costs stay the same ....
I love Cambodia, I'm just not that fond of Phnom Penh....lol
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Great video as always Mark. Hope you’re well. Cambodia looks an option but obviously no beaches. What do you do instead? Enjoyed our beers together on Patong beach last November.
I've been exploring....
Hitting markets and temples
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What is the name of road where you weren't hassled?
It's Called Pub Street
It's where all the bars are in Siem Reap
Amazing spot always have a great time there...
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Friend....We Need a Kampuchea's Beach Video....Thailand is hard to beat in that Domain...
Let me see what I can do
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How about freelancers cost? Love ur videos
Working on that now,,,,,,
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean double check it to be sure..
"Steady Eddy" said $200, but the guys living there 20 years are saying $25 (same as Pattaya), but it sounds like you can't believe anyone with how these guys are all over the place. Best to just talk to one of the massage shops and work out a deal.
Bathing suit season? It's on the coast?
No Siem Reap is not,,,,
Buy Cambodia has some beautiful beaches to the south and islands that will melt your heart.
I've just booked a 4 star hotel for a month in Siem Reap over Christmas and New Year for $320 including breakfast.
What's the hotel?
Awesome Barry
Let us know how it goes
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@@stevencaseymiller8376 It's called the Solar hotel l contacted them via Telegram.
Get all in about the spicy frogs mate ...Delicious
Yeah I'm not doing the frogs!!!
I can't
Sorry
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean They're just very small chickens mate ...A sense of adventure without a sense of adventure doesn't make sense , if that makes sense ?
Hey Ken,,,, it's pretty funny man as you have seen in some of my videos I made some pretty crazy s*** but frogs for some strange reason I just can't bring myself to do it...
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean All good mate , more mini chicken for me ,if i can catch the bouncey little f**kers ... rivvit
You've eaten far worse Doc . They taste like chicken 😁
Agree on Cambodians
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They're fantastic people aren't they
Phuket is on the ocean. Siem Reap is inland. That makes a difference to some people, like me.
Yes there are many doffero between the two....
Price wise Siem Reap seems to have the upper hand for sure....
But I would never trsde my slice of paradise for Siem Reap....
Just couldn't do it
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Is the healthcare in Cambodia on par with that of Thailand?
No. They couldn't sew a button on a shirt.
Let's hope o dint need to find out
I am currently in Thailand, And was planned going to Cambodia next month, I would like to meet up with you if you're still there?
Hey James next month Mate I'll actually be in Vietnam,,,
And chances you're heading there???
@@whyhellotherewithdrmarksabean sure,I plan to come anyways, next month I will see you in Vietnam.
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You should make a comparaison Phnom Penh/ Thailand
I did actually
Lol
It wasn't very favorable for PP
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You could spend high season in Cambodia and escape the crowds.
For sure you could
But I would avoid Phnom Penh
Yeah all fine and good until you decide to rent a place longer term, and your power bill is ridiculous using aircon if you go over 50 KWH/month, I believe Cambodia has one of the most expensive rate per KWH in the world. Short term stays, yeah, Id say Cambodia would be cheaper than the most expensive place in Thailand in Phuket IF your renting a room that pays for your power, or not for a few days, but anything over a month...I dont think so for the rest of Thailand. Places like Hua Hin, Cha-am, Chiang Mai, Jomtien, etc would likely still be farrrr cheaper if I were to guess, I guess we will have to await your longer term stay vids.
I have heard from some of the locals that yes you have to be careful with the aircon so when you were renting a place try to find one that has your power included and I was able to find several examples with air conditioning and power included in the rents....
I will say this much I got absolutely raped down in Phuket one time the only time I rented and didn't have power included the power was more expensive than my room...
Lol
Never again...
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My friends in Phom Penh, said it is $.25/kwh. They said always get a North facing room, because of the sun. Only use A/C in your bedroom at night. Use fans during the day. A fan uses 1/100 the electricity of A/C. Buy a propane frying pan burner, instead of electric one. Make sure you have access to your electric meter. Electricity will be no more than $47/month.
Where are the weed shops?
Technically it is currently illegal in Cambodia,,, that being said you can find it easily,,,,,
But you're taking your chances
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