Retired in Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Easy, Cheap, and Convenient
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- Is Cambodia a good place to retire? I'm talking to a retired man that recently moved to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We're discussing the pros and cons of retiring in Cambodia. Will you have to make sacrifices? Can you find the things you love from back home? How much does it cost to retire in Cambodia? Is it easy to get a visa? We'll also do a tour of his neighborhood to see all the conveniences that are just a block or 2 away.
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I currently live in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and I am constantly exploring and traveling the country and other parts of the world. I've lived abroad with my partner in crime Sara for over 9 years (Vietnam, China, Ecuador, Cambodia). We are expats 4 life.
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"Blitz" by Eric Reprid / ericreprid and Clueless Kit / cluelesskit
0:00 Hopefully not a murderer
0:49 Tour of the neighborhood
1:58 Why did you choose Cambodia?
3:12 Being able to continue your hobbies
3:46 Cost of living
4:51 Banking
5:31 Food - will you have to give up your favorites?
6:03 Eating better & exercising more
6:24 Have you found it difficult to meet friends?
6:47 Healthcare
7:37 Difficult to get a visa?
8:18 Thailand retirees coming to Cambodia
8:30 Getting setup when you arrive
8:49 Tips for people considering retirement in Cambodia
9:14 Quality of life levels
I’m another one who has been living here since 2012 on my social security alone. I use the ATM once a month and just pay cash for everything. I live comfortably and actually able to save money. Love Cambodia
Lol try doing that in the US ! You would have to live in a tent.
What about the terrible food …
@@ma3stro681 you mean affordable lol
How much is your social security every month if you don't mind me asking?
You don't have to live in a tent, but you do have to live in a flop house (sugar coated version)
I'm retired in Cambodia. I have the retirement visa for one year less than 200$. I bought a condo for less than rent in las Vegas. My complex has pool and gym with view of tonle sap river. I lived in the Philippines but visa and ownership drove me to Cambodia. I have an ABA account but transfer money through others banks like Candaia or prince bank and deposit in ABA. Rates our cheaper than ABA. Good luck to all who come and great video for newbies.😊
Thanks for sharing
What's the lease on your condo?
@@jamesdivine69 zero down I had an interest of 12% for 15 years. I pay under 900 a month management fee is 32$. It's a two bedroom and one bathroom. One bedroom our 700 and studio 500. Interest depends on what is put down. Hope that helps.
12% interest rate? Thats crazy bro
@@douglasthorp7471How much was the condo?
To my amazement. I live in the same building (KC Apartment) & have met Jim. I just moved into the Russian Market neighborhood & am just now getting used to it. Anyway, another good video. Looking forward to talking to Jim again & telling him I saw his video.
Love Jim!! He made it sound like a winner winner! Ryan, you’re the best as always!! ❤
Jim , I am get jealous with your cheap retirement there. I wish I can visit Cambodia in December 2024 to see how I can stay there for a while. Thanks for your information.
It looks so much cleaner than Manila Philippines.
Love it
Manila is a cess pool of garbage, homeless people, urine stench everywhere, people always begging, families homeless, I hate Manila I try to avoid that place at all cost.
Manila is a dump, like a lot of other Philippine towns/cities.
I agree only listen to people who have lived there and are giving their advice .I ignore and delete the click bait sensationalists who visit for a few days and talk pish
Great video Ryan, thanks.
Thanks for the video, Ryan. Loved it
Thanks Ryan, tonnes of information. 👍
Jim is s very sympathetic person. I hope he will get a good retirement in Cambodia. Thanks for the video. More of that.
Awesome vid. Love a walkable neighborhood!
Thank you to you both and good for you, Jim.
Thanks for seeking Jim out and sharing this content.
Wow, Lost 40 lbs. worth it to move… love ❤️ Cambodia… not if Siem Reap is better the PP for me…
It seems quite simple to move. I wish he can share his experience visiting the dentist and the doctor in the Kingdom. Great job 👏 Itchy…
I'm planning a video about these things - it's hard to do because you can't really film much in a doctor's office, but I've had a few experiences that I can talk about.
A couple of my friends went there and got a lot of dental work done in Cambodia. And I have a friend who had his done in Mexico. They all worked out with affordable prices. Unfortunately most of them had to have them done again about 8 years later. I never asked why.
Cambodia is a hidden gem of a Country and I love it there...
This video was very helpful, I like your style of interview and found Jim’s experience informative. Subscribed
Thanks guys for cost of living info - great - 👌👌
Good info. Thanks for sharing!
Great interview!
Great video! I was there in October and think I will retire there - I love it and have been several times. I am working in South Korea now saving up the money.
Great video! Jim seems like such a cool guy. I'm happy to see his success in Cambodia, and to know that he can make a pastrami sandwich if he wants! I also appreciate the clear audio on this video. First time I've seen your channel. Cheers.
Thanks for sharing.
Loved the video thanks
So nice country, and have a good place for the eat ,i like it. thank you .i ❤
Great information.
I plan to move back to Cambodia but not for another three years. I want my daughter to finish high school in the states. I lived in Cambodia for nine years. I miss it.
One of your best videos... I remember watching you order the shirt you were waring during this video... i arrive in Siem Reap May 1 2024...
I'm glad this video did well!
Thank you ryan!
Nice video, thx
Awesome video ❤❤
Thanks Ryan for uploading regularly. I am so homesick right now because I wasn’t able to visit Cambodia for Khmer new year this year. I really enjoy watching your video contents.
Save ur money and go...
Very helpful and thanks
We’re in Cambodia 🇰🇭 does he live that sounds a lovely place everything is there wow
Great video
good informative video Ryan!
I gotta get out of BC, Canada....Cambodia is looking the best option for me. And definitely the most affordable, too
I’ll use to live on West End of BC, Canada! Vancouver it’s highly expensive can’t barely survive just work hours and hours but no social life , I’ll only live as 2 years then move out to US. Now within max 3 years I’ll retiring in Cambodia because that’s we’re I’m native off so much things to do and connected to others affordable entrepreneur beautiful sceneries lots of green forestry and affordable lifestyle so many option to choose in Cambodia wether green food , groceries they also have western groceries then rent out a house by the beautiful
Beaches eating green organic diet 😅❤
Phnom Penh is great. I love the people and the government with their easy 6 month visa. The only thing that sucks is that it is hard to find a job that pays a living wage.
Great move! Very happy for Jim. Best wishes and happy Khmer New Year to everyone. 🙏🙏
Thanks Jim for adviseert .
Great info
Great video, very informative for me, considering retiring there myself. 😊 cheers 🍻
Thank you Ryan, I will check with Canadia Bank.
Quick and informative. I currently live in Thailand but am considering Cambobia if things get [more] stupid with VISAs and taxes.
I lived in the Philippines for 1 year and Thailand for 3 years. I never thought I could find a happier place than Thailand. On the first of the year I moved to Phnom Penh and I love it more than Thailand. I can go on my $64 flights to Bangkok if I need a vacation. The 6 month visa for $200 is so stress free. Ho chi mon city is only a $25 bus ride.
I;ve lived in Thailand for 2 years, Came over to visit Phnom Penh for a month and I can honestly say it's great I would consider moving here. I was really impressed by the English level versus Thailand as well
Oh no they have visas and taxes? How dare they.
Lived there for almost a year, wish I could go again.
Love it.
❤❤❤❤great to find option on where to retire.
Great investigative interview. CNN calls it wants its star reporter back.
Fake news CNN
G'day mate , Jim is spot on for where he lives , I'm on the other side of the market , this area has everything just gotta look its there, the first market is huge i go all the time , chase bank is most likely he uses to transfers money then to ABA hope that helps for the US watchers ..
Catchya
love this alot. Would love to see more of it if possible. It' would also be nice to see young vs old and family vs single experience of retiree or ex-pat as well to see different perspectives
I like that idea. It's difficult to find people willing to talk on camera though.
One good, informative channel is called Second Life Travels. ;)
Great video 👍
Great vid
Great Video, thank you Ryan
Great video .
Audio quality while riding is surprisingly great. You can do some ride along videos.
Nice one
Itchy survived from talking with a stranger in the Kingdom. Great interview… please do more real life interview like this to get different perspectives ( family, female etc.).
I'd love to. It's just a matter of finding the right people. If anyone out there is interested in sharing their Cambodia expat experience, let me know itchyfeetonthecheap@gmail.com
Are there a lot of foreigners retire in Cambodia. I hardly see them on youtube.
Having visited earlier this year and falling in love with the place, I would seriously consider retiring there. It's something I don't have to immediately worry about, but will give it serious thought within 10 years. I must admit the only thing that scares me is if I get sick, or end up with a chronic long term condition.
Bingo. That and what happens if you need nursing care and people nearby to make health care decisions for you. Sure, Bangkok isn't far with its excellent private hospitals, but that doesn't replace loved ones who can be trusted. Or God forbid, take over finances if you develop serious memory issues.
I would also like to escape Canada, too cold, too expensive
It may be too hot for you; things are not that cheap either if you factor everything. I'm from the east coast US and was in Cambodia recently. It was too hot and humid for me. The air was bad and I could hardly breathe; Cambodia is ranked the 8th among the most polluted countries in the world.
@@duplex88Cambodia is definitely not for you because you're weak. Some people are much stronger than you and can survive and love Cambodia. Just because you couldn't doesn't mean no one else can. You're too negative.
@@duplex88 if you think about pollution, you may not be able to live in any countries in Southeast Asia. I don't think they really care at all about it.
@@duplex88
It’s common in every city that’s the air is ain’t that healthy but other part away from the city as province of Cambodia as Siem Riep , Rotana Kiry , Mondol Kiry it’s modern and also can surrounded with beautiful tall forestry surrounding all natural beauty wild life the qualities of airs it’s like sleeping on a cloud also toward rural side and communities surrounded by the ocean and beaches are top notch natural , green lifestyle affordable and peaceful tranquilities peace of mind !
@@duplex88 ok, stay in canada . slave.
And what a great culture to live in.
"Which bank did he use to transfer money from a US bank?"
This video was interesting but lacking in specific detail. Since he is willing to share personal details I'd like to see his budget breakdown. I'm in Siem Reap 4 months now... is information could be useful. Thanks for the effort Ryan.
Canadia Bank and uses Remitly to transfer.
The For Riel team in Siem Reap mentioned their using remitly with ABA also.
I live in Dalat and there is almost no western food in the grocery stores. That is one thing i miss about Cambodia.
Why u moved to Dalat then
@@rgasta7765 Primarily the weather. I dont NEED some of the westen foods i like but it's nice to understand whats on a label sometimes. There is a much more diverse assortment of fruits and veg here so no biggie if i cant find italian seasonings+ etc.
@@markbigelow2608 is the weather in Dalat cooler than Phnom Penh? Im in HCMC and its crazt hot. May i ask you if you find VN friendlier than Cambodians?
I almost bought a sweater in Dalat after living in Phnom Penh 😂
@@briangoss7716 For a summer escape it has perfect weather.
Living like a king, that is what people always said and this dude house is super super cool
Great video ❤ thanks Jim for your information of living in PP. I would like to contact him, but dont know how ?
Blind massage! That is an amazing idea!
Currently, there are about 100,000 Westerners are living in Cambodia 🇰🇭
And it is growing.
Thanks
Hi Ryan. Great video! Did Jim offer any more information about the insurance that covers $50K while outside the USA? This information would be helpful to us and many of your subscribers. Thanks so much. Keep up the good work!
Some Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans will supposedly reimburse for up to $50,000 for an emergency. But I think there are time limits for being away from the states. And given the distances, don't think Medicare is practical coverage for an expat in Cambodia. In effect, he's self-insured. Nor does Cambodia have a good reputation for healthcare. Probably want to go to Thailand for something major.
Something like this is in my future. I can feel it in my cells. There is too much life going on in other places. My problem is I find it hard to let go of my house, all my possessions. I can't get rid of it all, I just can't. I have a great house in a beautiful town. There will likely come a day when I will come back to the US, even if I move to Asia "permanently." I could rent and storage. Likely will at some point actually. I did that for a couple years and it generally worked out, but it was a bit of a hassle. Not sure what to do. I hate being in this state of indecision. Tied to my belongings. I need some kind of breakthrough discovery. Later this year I will backpack around Thailand (2nd time) then Vietnam, visit Cambodia, the Philippines. I hope I will fall in love with something or someone there, to help make this decision.
His advice to watch TH-cam videos was good especially videos from those who llive there not the ones with content from dud two week visitors with unqualified negativity.......Vlogging a Dead Horse youtuber is a good example of who not to watch for advice .
THANKS! **Jim~! Itchy Feet .,. too! .,. **Peace! .,.
This gentleman is welcome in Cambodia because his social security represents positive income for the country. His present, expat status depends on the stability and the value of the USD. This is a variable that needs to be considered
For a tip to a Cambodia TH-cam channel is called “for riel”😊
I prefer Siam Reap or even Campot but PP is good for guys who prefer a bigger city with more restaurants and shops.
This is a good video, I lived in the Philippines for six years on a retiree Visa, from what this man is saying it sounds easier and cheaper - the retiree visa in Cambodia is only 250 USD. In contrast the retiree visa in the PI is $360 and it takes longer than a week to get but you can get it at 50 and above. I don't know if Cambodia has an age limit? He seems happy and he has everything he needs in walking distance. I'm looking into Cambodia as a back-up to the Philippines.
55 is the age minimum to be able to get a retirement visa with absolutely no requirements. I just got mine ($290 for a year is the going price).
Congratulations, a great video. It conveys the real daily lives of ordinary people. I wanted to ask you a question about medical insurance, if it is possible, and is it convenient to buy it in Cambodia???
My ex wife. My ex mother in law. Divorce me. I divorce because my mother in laws from hell. You get it. Guys. I live in Phnom Penh I love it. Is good live. The problem I having in PP IS too many poor people’s. Is difficult to watch it. But … I love Cambodia. And the Khmer people’s. They are very nice. Cambodia help me a lot after my messy divorce. Was difficult for me the first 2 years. Now I ok. Love Cambodia.
Glad to hear you've recovered. A divorce isn't an easy thing to go through. Cheers 🍻
Been through the divorce, also...and yes, I want to live in Cambodia...beautiful country, lovely people. I'm going back to Cambodia as soon as possible.
I hear you.
nice recovery story. you’re restored
You'll survive for sure.
In the past 3-4 years, Cambodia's economy has experienced significant growth, drawing investors and entrepreneurs to the country. This surge of interest has provided expatriates moving or retiring to Cambodia with ample opportunities to explore the wonders of the kingdom 😅
It has grown very fast.
And pushed up prices for locals no doubt?
Food choices are good. the intense heat for 9 months out of a year is difficult .
Hope you can interview few expats about their health care experience and insurance.. can get reduced health insurance rate for 40 lbs. weight loss.. which bank did he transfer his retirement to first? What was the fee?
Yes, I was going to ask the same question. Which bank did he transfer to before the transfer to ABA? Jim, are you reading this?
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Please make a video about country living in Cambodia.
Liked the video. Seems like a great experience. America's economy is sending us far from home. I live in Los Angles and while it is a beautiful place I have a choice between retiring in a van or becoming an expat. It would be nice to know what insurance company he used to gain the emergency 50k policy before needing to head back to the states for his medicare. (?) Glad Jim didn't murder you.
Many Medicare Advantage plans include the $50K urgent care and emergency care benefit. Humana and United Healthcare to name a couple.
@@danduvall8583 Thanks Dan!
Please follow up on his banking and health insurance/ experience… ask him to be specific and more detailed…part 2 video. Thanks
It would be nice to know the other bank (aside from ABA) this gentleman is using. He must have an older SSA Medigap plan, those covered $50K in overseas emergency treatment - I believe it is reimbursement only.
Canadia Bank and uses Remitly to transfer.
He shouldn’t be discussing his banking or any kind of money thing online. Scammers.
@@stevenjb.9275 Almost sure that 50K is only good for the 1st 30 days out of USA.
Please learn the history of Cambodia and all the countries.
Yes Ryan for me for a few more years I just wait for my wife to turn 60 years old we will go back home to Cambodia for my retirement from November to March try to get away from the cold winter in Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 thanks for sharing your video take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Looking forward to living the Thai lifestyle in Cambodia once the Big C opens in Phnom Penh. Privilege visa is $5000 a year, that's 3 months living expenses for a cheap charlie like me.
What does the privilege visa get you ?
What is the $5000 privilege visa? I pay $200 for a 6 month looking for work visa that is multiple entry.
Cambodia is the great country for retirement people all over the world!
Well until another whack job like Pol Pot gets in. Nothing great about a communist country.
I love COuntryside, preferably SiemReap. I planned to be like Jim, retire, and live abroad.
Jim needs a hat! He was drenched in sweat! ❤🙏
He’d be even sweatier if he wore a hat. Super humid.
Getting my finances in order to retire early May 2025 and start full time part time slow travel Jan 2026, 6 months at a time.
good one ! Where Sarah ?
Itchy can do repotting better than Ken…
I like his attitude 1600 a month is living his best life. Change is good. It gives you a new lease on life. I look forward to retiring in the Philippines or Cambodia. I’m planning on a trip to the Philippines at the end of the year to check it out
Are you going alone ?
@@billyclone4289 I’m going on vacation I can’t retire there for five or six years. So I’m going to check it out.
@@Adam-ty7sz Well enjoy your visit i was there for 1 month and fell in love with the place so much to see and 99 percent of the people i met were very friendly .
@@billyclone4289 That’s awesome. I can’t wait to see it .Glad you had a good time. Friendly people are always good. I could use some of that.
Im living on my canadian pension of $2500 a month . Just outside of toronto. I travel every winter . Im going to Thailand for 3 month this winter i will visit Cambodia to see how i lke it .i am66 .
Is that USD or CAD?
Actually having stores and groceries nearby is common in most of the cities of the world, except the US where you need a car just for a loaf of bread.
Banking
Easier to get a bank account in Cambodia vs. Thailand? Good to know
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:02 *🚶 Meeting with a retiree to discuss living in Cambodia*
- Discussing the reasons for choosing Cambodia for retirement and initial impressions.
02:37 *🍲 Local amenities and cost of living in Cambodia*
- Highlighting the availability and affordability of food, personal care, and healthcare.
- Mentioning the convenience of finding everyday necessities and services within walking distance.
05:37 *🥪 Emphasis on the expat lifestyle and social opportunities*
- Availability of international foods and ingredients allowing for a diverse diet.
- Opportunities for socializing and meeting other expats through various local groups and events.
06:44 *🏥 Healthcare and insurance for retirees in Cambodia*
- Discussing the healthcare options available and how expats manage insurance and medical care.
07:40 *🛂 Visa process and ease of getting established in Cambodia*
- The simplicity of the visa process for retirees and the straightforward nature of settling in, including banking and local transportation apps.
09:05 *💡 Advice for potential retirees considering Cambodia*
- Suggestions on how to prepare and what to expect for those thinking of retiring in Cambodia.
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The American Paul Cardwell knows all about Cambodia 🇰🇭. He even speaks the speaks the Khmer language fluently.