Moving to Cambodia 🇰🇭 | Cost of Living in Phnom Penh Cambodia | Apartment Tour
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I've lived in Phnom Penh for almost 20 years and $1200 a month is enough to live comfortably. You can even save money if you budget yourself. You can save money on rent and groceries, but you need to live here for awhile and shop around. I like living in the city everything is walking distance from my house.
Great video.
What job can you do to make $1,200 a month in 🇰🇭cambodia?
Thanks Kevin, I'm glad my video aligns with your experience! I agree, it's covenient being in city everything is literally walking distance
@@brucelee8926 It's difficult to make that much money if you are Khmer and working for someone else. I have lots of Cambodian friends that make more than that, but they are self employed and have their own businesses or they are high educated professionals. My advice to young people in Cambodia is to learn English and Chinese or another language. The more languages you can speak the better.
Hello ladies and gents! Sorry the apartment walk thru was a bit shaky, I don't have proper video equipment so I just did what I can with what I have. I hope you guys found some value in this video.
Before I came to Phnom Penh I really wanted to find a video that covered the basic living expenses so I could have an idea, which inspired me to make this video since I've been here for 3 months now and feel pretty comfortable to share my experience.
Thanks for watching!
- Quan
what do you do for a living in Cambodia? I like to live and work over there
Hi Quan
Thank you the video. Many thanks. May I ask what kind of business you are doing for live in Cambodia? And what kind business for small capital investments over there more easy and profitable
Thank you again
Tên Quan Thach nghe biết người khmer tại Việt Nam. Thành phần chối bỏ nguồn gốc. Thấy không ưa rồi
Good to see someone new moving out their, we will be in January, CANT WAIT!!!
Awesome!! Good to hear
Good info thanks !
Quan, the longer you stay the easier it you gets. Enjoyed your vlog. I hope all goes well for you.
Thank you, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the vid!!
Wow. Thanks for sharing! 🙏
You’re welcome, thank you for watching!!
Lucky you being in that part of the world......... I wish I could do the same some day soon....... keep videos coming please.
thank you, I believe you can make it happen with just a little planning! More videos coming :)
Nice video from the kingdom of Cambodia . I was there in 2020 and will move back in 1 1/2 years. I like the temples and the culture. Thank you for sharing and good luck in the kingdom agun jren
Thank you Forrest, I’m glad to hear you’re making that move, good luck to you also!
"Here's the bedroom.... where the magic never happens." 🤣🤣🤣
I have retired woooooohooooo i am coming there in Aug. can't wait thank you for the video
Awesome Chris, congrats on the retirement!
This is very helpful thank you ❤🙏
You’re welcome, I’m happy to hear that!
Welcome to the Kingdom. Moved from the US as well 5 years ago. Enjoy!
Awesome Vourn, and thank you for the welcome!
@@quanthachjourney No problem. I've subscribed and will keep tabs here. Maybe one day we can catch up along the Riverside over some food and drinks. Cheers!
Wayyy Kool. Thx a Ton for the Post. Subbed.
Subscriber #901
Thanks James! Appreciate the support
Thanks for sharing so nice moving to Cambodia 😊👍
You’re welcome, thanks for watching !
Nice video, you got a good deal on that condo!
Thank you, yes I was happy with the deal :)
i want to move there!! very helpful thanks!
if I can do it so can you :) good luck!
Should have shop around … hotel are like 8-12 per night and monthly rent your paying to much … you can find place half that price… 2 prices in Cambodia local price and you got the out of country price
Brother where are you buying your produce? I recommend going to the wet markets that is where you will find your cheaper products. In supermarkets is mostly imported expensive products.
Hi Kai, it’s funny because I used to buy from wet markets until I realized I overpaid for everything since no prices are listed and they know I’m a foreigner. I started going to supermarkets because the prices are labeled, however you’re right wet markets prices are better I just need to learn the actually prices and learn to negotiate!
Hello😊! Greetings from Philippines🇵🇭
Greetings Jeamen, Thank you for watching much appreciated from Cambodia :)
cant really argue with the food!!
Definitely retiring out there
Love to hear that!
Welcome to Cambodia! Come to Siem Reap please, I'll show you around.
Awesome, thanks for the kind gesture!
Aye what’s up bro?! It’s been awhile since we last met lol Can’t wait to see more videos from you!
Hi Kim, glad to see you on here! Hope you're well
🇰🇭enjoy your stay brother
thank you!!
thank you bong 🙏
You're welcome Lisa, glad you enjoyed
Would like to see you do a vlog of you exploring the neighborhood you live in Phnom Penh
COVID tests at police gunpoint debunked.
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I will do that Tony, thanks for watching!
That’s lavish in Cambodia. I heard many do not make much monthly
Looks like a great apartment at a good price. Hard to beat the price.
Very informative. What is your job Quan?
I do online work
Never knew you have a youtube channel.
Yes, just started a month ago :)
Nice brother
Thanks, appreciate you watching
We got the same last name are you Khmer Krom? I'm currently living in Florida USA I thought about moving to Cambodia too. Thank you for the insight
You’re very welcome. Yes, Thach is a Khmer Krom last name :)
I miss going there sorry we couldn't meet up there when i was there i was busy finding a wife 😁😁😁 hope all is well and keep doing your thang brother ❤️
all good brotha! I'm so happy for you and appreciate your support as always! Cheers to meeting up some day :)
GREAT VIDEO for GUYS > RETIRED YOUNG in ASIA!
Hi Brother 💙
Hello!
It is a good room. If you open window you can get fresh air so spend on Aircon won't be much
Mosquitoes?
Welcome to Cambodia
Thank you!
You should buy a motorcycle, it would save you travel cost and pay for itself. You're right, meats and sea foods are a bit expensive if you go for the imported meats in the supermarket, but the majority of people go for the local meats and produce in the local markets, much cheaper.
I agree, I just need to practice my negotiation skills because I automatically am charged 4x the actual market prices so I always am at a loss lol. I agree about the motorcycle, maybe I'll look into it once I get the courage to drive in these streets :P
To Be honest I can recommend another place which is more comfort and the price are lower maybe cost you around 250$ a month it pretty much the same between Condo and apartment at Cambodia and the price are much different
I agree, there are definitely cheaper options at comparable living conditions
Welcome to Cambodia!
Thank you sir!
Thanks; I’ll be relocating to Cambodia Phnom Phen next year
Awesome, congrats on the move!
@@quanthachjourney Thanks; I’ll have a job lined up when I get there, been in China the past 14 years but getting harder here with all the stuff going on so time to leave. Cambodia seems to be the best option
@@quanthachjourney yes something like what you have apartment wise would be fine and the cost is small
I’m a musician and music teacher so will check out the music scene there
@@jazzpianoman01 Very cool Mark! Sounds like you know exactly what you're doing, good luck on your move here!
What do you do for work? Enjoy the content.
Thanks for making this video. I am not sure if you mention this but line of work are you in?
you're welcome, I do freelance work here and there. I'll make a video on working in Cambodia when I get the chance
I am Indigenous Montagnard jarai tribe like Cambodia we have Jarai indigenous Ratanakiri northeast Cambodia we speaks the same language, same culture
Hello, this is very interesting. I had to look it up and learned something new. Very cool!
You did not say your apartment cable is included in your rent and is your apartment name. First time seeing your video enjoy it thanks. Looking forward to your next video.
Hi, the apartment name is Apartment70 and cable is included in the rent
Thank you for the video. That gave me a good perspective. I was wondering if you had any insight on jobs for Americans, how easy it is to get a residency and how much those expenses would be. Also if you have any insight on opening a business there. My wife wants to open something. Cambodia is at the top of the list of places that my wife and I want to move to.
You’re very welcome Steve! As for jobs as an American I have not actually applied myself, but from what I’ve been told there’s always plenty of teaching jobs. Aside from that I’ve actually been approached to work for larger company’s to do marketing and other management positions as an English speaker to deal with international, but I’ve never took on any of the jobs so I honestly wouldn’t know. I honestly think it’s best to find a freelance job while in America and then continue to do those jobs here since there’s plenty of wi-fi. I’m not sure how you’d go about with business legality but there’s definitely lots of products here you can possibly sell to Americans. Good luck !
@@quanthachjourney Since you mentioned wifi, how good is it to upload a video for TH-cam especially when you are out in a province?
When I am out in Koh Kong Province, I get no wifi reception at all. However, it’s only an hour away from Sihanoukville which has plenty of wifi and uploading should be a breeze. I personally do all of my uploading when I get back to Phnom Penh
@@quanthachjourney awesome!
Amazon are hiring in PP, Cambodia
Small is good less electric bills 👌
Great logic sir, I agree
Noticed the pepto in refrigerator. any advice??? thanx🤗✌🏼️
LMAO good eye! I brought it "just in case". However, I've been super cautious with what I eat, the best advice I can give is eat home cooked meals OR spend the extra few bucks to eat at a clean restaurant. I've eaten street vendors but very specific with what I eat, like hot freshly made soups or grilled food is usually safe. Fermented, pickled, or even cold dishes is a no no for me :)
Have you watched any of No Joke Howard's videos?
Hi from Siem Reap of Cambodia
Hi hi :)
May I ask why you made the “sudden” move to Cambodia?
looking forward to following your journey. almost at 1000 subs so you can monetize your channel very soon. good luck!
Thank you Jett, appreciate the support!
thats awesome bro! i dont mind moving yo cambodia either! im cambodian but was born in Washington State. How old r u bro? Thats a big change u are making.
Awesome, I am originally from Washington also! I'm in my 30's
@@quanthachjourney nice! Im in my 30s also. I visited Cambodia once. Had a blast over there and my dream is to build a house in Cambodia but in the village side because I have family members over there. Im from Tacoma to be exact. I feel like my motherland has been calling me. Enjoy it while you are there!
Everything you mentioned were on points of that Condominium. Prices do increase of the higher floors. I’ve rented the Six floors with two bedrooms, every time I’m in PP Cambodia. Plus renting the higher floor has better views . Very convenient and central location and easy when crossing to the other side of the River. The cleaner her name is Titi very nice lady, comes and cleaned the room twice every week.
What! That’s awesome to hear you’ve rented here also. Yes agreed with all your points :)
The cleaner lady wanted to say “Thank You” for the tips. And the condominium is called Apartment 70. They mostly rent this place to foreigners.
@@narinma1773 oh wow! She deserves it, great cleaning and always super friendly! Thanks for letting me know :)
Would they give you a discount, if you were to opt out of the cleaning service?
From my understanding the cleaning service is included as a standard similar to security, so I’m not sure if that’s negotiable. But it never hurts to ask
Talking about heat! Im here’s on my third week now and I can barely walk out. Not mentioning mosquitoes 🥵😩
Gotta have that a/c! I haven’t had any mosquito issues in the city though
are you afraid of dengue / bone break fever at all ?
@@alexkwilliams I don't even know why that never crossed my mind lol so far haven't had any issues or known anyone personally that had those issues, but definitely something to consider and prepare for!
@@quanthachjourney I'd get doxycycline at a Boots pharmacy in Thailand every time I visited SE Asia to prevent malaria and other illnesses. It's an antibiotic with no side effects. Doctors might say antibiotics are overused around the world, but it worked well for many backpackers to use that a few weeks if visiting villages and rural areas.
thank you, very informative; what about healthcare? health insurance?
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. That is a great question, I know there are private healthcare plans but I honestly never really looked into it. I've been told a lot of people here go to Thailand or Vietnam for treatment if it's a serious medical condition and just pay out of pocket. For emergencies there's some good local hospitals, but also been told it'll cost you an arm and a leg. Now that you've raised this question I'm concerned also, I'll have to look into it!
@@quanthachjourney I would go to Malaysia, not Vietnam or Thailand. I had a medical checkup in Malaysia; it was cheap comparing to the US paying cash. The service was much better as well. They had all the latest technology. The best of all, everyone speaks English in Malaysia. Are you staying in Cambodia long term?
Noted, thanks for the insight! And yes I’ll be here for a while
good video to much for rent and you dont need a 1 bedroom if it is just you i live in kampot cheaper and great people and a great town PP TO BIG YOU ENJOY
Im flying into PP January. Your apartment sounds expensive as I've seen so many listed for $250 with the same inclusions, but all good. Do you get to sign a proper legal lease for the apartment?
Hi Shaun, you're correct I've seen some at $250 also. From my understanding, most places ask for 6 month lease, however due to the amount of vacancies renters have the upper hand in negotiation. You can ask for month to month and most places would most likely agree to it. I signed proper paperwork with a 1 month deposit, which was fully refunded. Good luck!
@@quanthachjourney awesome mate! Thanks for the info
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Moving there next month. For like 200 more you get a new condo with pool and gym. So I’ll see what my costs are like but if you make a normal salary from a first world country, you can save so much and have time for an actual life.
How is the internet quality? I need a good reliable connection for my work.
Internet quality is really good. There’s a coffee shop with wifi in almost every corner now. You can also get a portable hot spot router for $18 a month and it’s pretty reliable
What kind of job you can do out there to cover the $1000 monthly expense?
Little tour and a little drip don’t hurt
Lol 💯
Great vlog for sharing.. thanks.. how u doing income wise to support your expenses there !!
Thank you for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I currently put everything on hold and really just dabbling into this TH-cam journey, I help source products for people in America here and there to help cover basic expenses
thank for the video , the currency is U S Dollar? What about Internet? are you U S A citizen? Going back to U s For renewal passport ? and banking still have bank in u s a? transfer from u s abank to cambodia bank?
Tha m for sharing,
What you do for living in Cambodia.
Your exspen that much ?
I’m an aspiring TH-camr lmao
One of my friends was paying $50/month to rent a motorbike in Phnom penh. Tuk Tuks can really add up they said. Especially since u.s.a. citizens still have to pay our 57% u.s.a. income taxes if you have been in the u.s.a. for more than 30 days in the last year.
i live in phnom penh 1 year cost room rent 200$ and food etc, maximum go 700$/month, thailand have lot cheapen live and better food etc.
That’s a very reasonable budget. I’ve heard the same regarding Thailand, very interesting
Not bad at all 😜
lol thanks
The funny thing about sim cards in Cambodia is depending on how "good" the number is like how easy it is to remember and other superstitious factors, they can go up to tens of thousands of dollars haha while some are free. They just be giving those out for promo n shit
This is so funny, because I was so confused when a few people told me that they have lucky phone numbers. I'm like what??? Now I get it
Cool, how long do you want to stay here in Phnom penh?
Yet to be decided
What job do you have ? To spend the $1,200 a month in cambodia?
What you do for work in Cambodia?
im more interested in your story than your condo or your quartering. please do tell us why you are willing to leave america for cambodia and how you are dealing with it , psychologically. will you be coming back or living there as a perminent resident . Is there any regrets please do share, it's important or have you found happiness there or loneliness, at least at first. i know, i know, too many questions it's only because im thinking about plunging that dept. As for me im just trying to find my purpose in life and hope i can find it where im originated or at least the meaning of it. when do you think the monotony starts kicking in and haul ass back to america, after all it's a small country and provincial and if that don't get to you will the heat, the dust and stench shake off patriotic fervor and wake you to the realization that you had it so good and just didn't know it. many from around the world weather treacherous seas and land emigrating to america wth hopes and dreams for freedom and prosperity, forsaking country and patriotism for the primacy of individualism. But you what gives.
Hi Lath, thank you for this comment. I really do appreciate your curiosity and interest in my decision/ psychological aspect of this journey. I will actually make a video soon specifically addressing this, I believe a lot of people are pondering the same thing, as did I before I made this move. Cheers brother.
@@quanthachjourney looking forward to watching it.
375 $ doesn't seem cheap to me for Cambodia. Am I wrong?
Good video look forward to more.
Thanks, yea $375 is not the cheapest. There are definitely cheaper options, but I wanted to share my experience as a westerner wanting to live a pretty comfortable lifestyle here in Cambodia. I've seen people rent places for $100 a month, so definitely many options
Didn't see the hand held bidét "bum gun" by the toilet. They never installed one? Air conditioning.... I never use it when I'm living in Thailand or Cambodia. I only use fan and cross circulation between windows. I make sure to rent an apartment with north and south facing windows to avoid the sun blasting inside in the morning and afternoon.
It only takes me about three weeks to acclimate to the tropical heat when I arrive in that part of the world....IF I don't use airconditioning. Use air conditioning and you never get used to the heat and you'll suffer every time you step outside.
A bonus is... by not using air conditioning and TV .. your electic bill will be much much lower.
Hi Robert, lol there was a bidet I just didn't go too detailed into the bathroom. You're absolutely right about finding an apartment thats facing away from the sun!! It makes all the difference in the world. Thanks for your input
What about transportation what you suggest to do?
I personally use PassApp, which is almost like the Uber version of Cambodia. It's worked great for me and the prices are very reasonable, I find it cheaper than negotiating with tuk tuk drivers.
So how much à month do you pay we did not understand thanks dear
$1,100 to $1,200 a month on average
What about health insurance hospital and doctor thanks.
Hi, sorry I don't really know much about the insurance as I don't have any right now. The hospitals however aren't that expensive from what I've been told. I don't want to throw out prices since I don't know it at first hand.
Do you need to show them your passport to activate a sim card in Cambodia?
Great question, yes I had to show my passport in order to activate the sim card
@@quanthachjourney Was that at the airport or in one of the small market areas?
I am moving to PP tomorrow (Monday 4th July)
Awesome, good luck on your journey!
Do you know if Phnom Penh have any International Private Hospitals? this is my biggest concern before moving to Cambodia
Yes, there is a big one called Royal Phnom Penh Hospital. You can check it up.
why concern
What VISA type do you have?
I see many young folks moving out there. May I ask why? What is your reasons for relocating?
Everyone has their reasons I can't speak for, but mines is more for the experience and just a nice change
Much respect ✊. I wish the best in everything you do ☺️
@@sunaphal2762 Thank you, much appreciated!
Is it easy getting a job, I am Cambodian and a citizen of US. I would loved to move there but don’t know if I can get a dual citizenship of Cambodia.
There are lots of jobs here you can find the listings on Khmer24.com
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Thank you 🙏
I like one day to go to Cambodia
I am now in india
It is problem here to extend the visa
Every month pay 150 dollars...
Thank you..
omg I never knew it's that expensive to extend Visa, I always thought it was like $30 per month, $150 is definitely too steep for my pocket also lmao
The flat I rented near Heng Ly market cost me $80 a month, 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom..I also have AC and my electric bill per month is $60-$80 a month.
Great deal Paul!
@@lesshotton1826 it was a brand new flat.
Is that in Phnon Penh?
How are u ? How you like it there?
Khmer from Lowell , Ma
Hi Vichai, I’m great. Cambodia is treating me quite well so far. Thanks for watching!
@@quanthachjourney great to hear it bro! Where you live before?
Good boxers over there
@@patrickglennon7058
Thanks ;)
If you wanna save even further, you can find me :)
Internet cost and speed
?
Many options, I use Smart Home $18 a month and it's a portable modem using sim card
Should of go to vn.
I couldn't find you in IG or FB :((
phnom penh is quite expensive actually compared to other cities in neighboring countries
Except Phnom Penh pays better than the others.
Quan are you Khmer Krom?
Yes
Why did you move there?
For the experience :)
What the name of ur place?
Hello, the building is called Apartment70
Where do you work?
What’s the gym situation like in Phnom Penh? Need to work on them glutes and pecs.
LOL there's a few reputable gyms and the prices range from $40-80 a month for the good gyms, atleast that's what I found. I personally prefer to workout from home due to my schedule, so I purchased dumbbells and few other equipment for home
@@quanthachjourney as much as I travel I am coming to the same conclusion. Thanks for the reply. Wasn’t expecting that.
Where the "Magic Doesn't Happen" but that knouy oup be dummy thiccc 🥵 🥵 🥵
Lmao 🤣