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One of the best videos I have seen on the subject in many months. No BS or pushing products or websites. Just good info that is actually accurate.
No BS interview, direct to the point!
We try to keep it real and give you the information you need to make an informed decision.
I agree 100%
I am writing this from my house in the Philippines...my Filipino /Canadian wife and I stay here four months of the year...my free visa is for a year stamped on entry at the Manila airport because I’m married to a Filipino born lady. We have spent time in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore, I agree with a lot of things mentioned .
Philippines is good for the English spoken here...not so great in the food department...people are among the friendliest anywhere. The best food is Thai..it’s HOT but you can ask to have it turned down but it’s all about the fragrant spices that make it so tasty...I believe that Cambodia is cheaper...just don’t buy imported foods like Kellogg’s corn flakes...any imports, very expensive. Just do your shopping in the local markets. That goes for all Asian countries.
I like the tropics...I never have to shovel snow....another thing, with the political craziness in the USA and Canada these days, I’d urge anyone to move here...
Talking about medical, philippines is pretty good, Thailand and Singapore are the best but the most expensive. From what I hear, Cambodia is just basic as was mentioned but the visa is a good deal.
Whatever your decision, follow your dream and travel here and see if you’d like to settle in one of these places....cheers🍷🇨🇦
It’s complete bullshit. For 900$. U will be staying home and cooking No money to go anywhere
I lived in Mexico for a year, Thailand for two, and am loving it in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Easiest and cheapest visa in the world..
Sounds like you’ve found a great place to live!
Sounds great! Do they have much American food there or American restaurants? Thanks
@@Joseph-b4d Siem Reap is an international tourist city (b/c of Angkor Wat temple complex) thats its main shtick. English is widely spoken and understood.
There are several grocery stores that have western brands (USA, Can, Aust, NZ, EU) throughout the city. Since its an intl city, there's plenty of western styled restaurants of various costs....from budget to near "Michelin star" quality.
I stayed in a solid 3 star hotel in the center of the city for 2 months recently. $450 a month. no deposit. free wifi, cable TV, elec and water. with pool that was shaded so the water was cool and not hot. Bodee Corner Hotel. Scenic, safe, shaded, and clean river walk close by too (alot of joggers and walkers (both Khmer and international) in the evening sunset hours) . hope this helps
[post edit] its a dual currency country. US dollars are legal tender there, and has been for a long time. use BRED bank ATM. $1000 w/d at $4. its the best rate. dont tell too many ppl...haha.
@@Joseph-b4d what kind of American food would you like to eat while living in Cambodia? Burgers and fries are everywhere, but not the typical breakfast restaurants f.e. However, Siem Reap has a pub street that might have what you need. Just check their menues on google maps.
@@Joseph-b4dthey eat cobra and scorpions no fat burgers or greaser boy food. Sorry
bros voice is sooo soothing he could easy do voice overs or audio books.
I like getting just a few minutes outside of Siem Reap, the rural area is very peaceful
Steve lives a few miles out of the historical French colony in a rural area that sounds very peaceful.
Dude you look awesome at 70. I would have thought you were 56. Great job, Sir.
Thank you. 😊
@@wesgraham2262Im 58 and look older.
You need new glasses :-) LOL
@TuonoV4F you look confused
Couple of well spoken gents... Such clarity of thought is so much rarer these days.
This guy is gold 💰 he’s got “staying power”…. cool as a cucumber 🥒 im 39 and planning my exit already, info like this the kind of thing that sets up a person for success ! excellent video
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Enjoyed the interview Jerry, this gentleman’s responses answered many of my questions.
Steve pretty much nailed it. I've been living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for over 20 years. I'm right in the middle of the city but it's very quiet at night and I like the convenience of everything being walking distance from my house. I live on about $1000 a month comfortably. Phnom Penh is more expensive than Siem Reap but if you shop where the locals shop and speak K'mai that really helps to cut down on your expenses. You'll pay the local price, not the tourist price for whatever you're buying and don't be afraid to haggle. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Welcome to Cambodia. Thank you for choosing Cambodia I wish you all happy healthy and safe good luck as always and thank you for your service
Really great interview! you got a new subscriber here!
We are looking into relocating , so this interview is very informative thank you Steve and Jerry ❤🎉😊
Hope you find your perfect place to relocate.
If you keep a US address make sure it is in a state with no state income tax.
If your income is 2400/month, the majority being social security, you pay NO INCOME TAX. No federal, no state. Run the numbers.
Oh, that's right, YOU can't.
Your income could be 3400 a month on Social Security if that is your only source of income no pensions no annuities things like that you pay absolutely no tax and do not have to file tax returns.
@ Yes. I used to believe that most Americans were of average intelligence. I was wrong.
I got into PP on January 22nd at 10:30 pm, got an e visa. Arrived in SR on Thursday. Friday morning, I started apartment hunting. Out of luck, just exactly + what I was looking for became available within the hour. My IPS agent negotiated 45.00 off my rent and I moved in on Saturday. Now I'm just waiting for my visa to come back from immigration. I love Cambodia!
Welcome to the Kingdom of Wonder: Cambodia!
That sounds like a great story.
Great interview.. thanks
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Excellent information!! I have been debating between Philippines or Siem Reap, Cambodia. I think you have convinced me. 😊 Thank you!
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Very good information. Thank you very much. ❤❤❤
Glad it was helpful!
It’s all about the VISA… AGREED 👍
I.live in Philippines on a retire visa. Not hard to get. Big catch is you have to deposit $10,000 in a Philippians bank -- $20,000 if you don't have a pension or social security. I had the cash so it worked for me. I can come and go as I please and don't pay Philippines taxes on my social security.
$1,500 ex-military (any length of service). Recently did 2 year renewal = $20 USD. No longer offered. Can get it back if start a business (NFW), buy a condo or have a long term house rental agreement. Building a house dosen't count. I "rent" our house from companion.
I traveled across SE Asia for many years until I found Cambodia ... I now own a home there in Siem Reap and married an amazing Cambodian girl who will have our first baby in 2 weeks ... No better place to live is SE Asia ... I sorta hope it stays hidden gem though, as I don't want to see it get overrun like the Philippines ... We are in USA now and just visiting until after we have our children ... Stay healthy sir and maybe I will see you when we live there permanently soon...
That is an amazing story!
That would be nice. Lookng forward to meeting you.
Yes, it is an amazing story.
Love your story, would like to learn more about foreigner dating/marriage in Cambodia?
How old were you when you met the amazing Cambodian girl?
I visited Cambodia for the first time last Christmas and really liked the friendly people and the food.
Excellent breakdown. I have been to both countries and find Cambodia to be a wonderful place. I also like the Philippines. But the visa situation is not the best
I don't like the visas either of the Philippines
@@RichardMullins-hl3rfme too
Great vid. Had my first asia trip last year and it was an eye opener. Dismissed Cambodia but i think i will check it out this year when i get back out that way.
Great video!
Steve is a smart guy.
wow the guest is impressive.. lookin good for 70's
This was so enlightening - Steve certainly knows his stuff. Thanks for uploading! Subscribed.
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well I understand them cracking down, Because when a person stays in a country more than 6 to 12 Month's you no longer than just a tourist your mostly likely LIVING
there as a citizen. But as a Vet. the $1600 Visa option is am absolute Bargain.
nowadays, with the prices going up on our daily living expense in the United States people are looking at countries they never thought of living in before. Mexico has gotten very expensive equivalent to what it cost to live in the United States 10 years ago that’s what it cost to live in Mexico more or less. . so by choosing another country, even so it is further away from the US people are taking another look at their other alternatives of lifestyle and living and especially cost
Just be watchful for gorillas that kidnap foreigners anywhere you go in Asia
Thank You guys for the valuable, informative information.
In Siemreap go to Japanese Kyunsai hospital. Outstanding care , English spoken and amazingly inexpensive. I'm a retired Canadian healthcare worker and my experience with Kampuchean doctors and dentists has been better that what you get in British Columbia. Canadian healthcare isn't even in the game with what I've found here. You can walk in on a cold call and have a doctor or a dentist in front of you in ten minutes or less. It's been a revelation. I love this little Kingdom!
thanks for sharing that is important information will pass it on
Lucky you were not there a few years back when Pol Pot ruled.
excellent presentation....
My place in Olongapo is $120 a month plus $50 for electric water garage electric. Free WiFi ! My condo near Clark $200 plus WiFi electric $100!They have unlimited buffets $5 plenty of places so budget $200 a month. Visas average on a yearly $350 bought a $900 used 200cc. I spend $200 a month xtra for fruits n veggies steaks! I have a P.O. Box $7 a month ! Medical is good at Clark ! 7600 islands plus nice waterfalls! So u can live for 1k a month but $1500 is what I recommend in Philippines and they speak English !
Are you a veteran? Is that how you can go to medical at Clark?
A single person can live in the USA for 1500$ get by on 1000$. And they speak English.
Hell I recommend 10k why skimp?
Very good interview. Good job.
Health issues, existing or not, become a big financial problem for most expats at some point in time.
Had a business associate fall ill in the Philippines. He died in the hospital because a hospital can keep you there until you pay the bill.
In the US, 1/2 of a person's medical expenses is incurred in the final illness. Of course, if you forgo surgeries and expensive medications, you or your people won't have that large a bill. And, you won't care after you die.
The day that Medi-care will pay bills outside the USA, the purported housing shortage in the US will disappear. People will simply leave. In 1958 and before medi-care, I saw a large community of ex-pats living in Guadalajara, Mx
But medical care in the philippines is orders of magnitude cheaper. I had a kidney stone and went to an emergency room. They kept me in the hospital overnight. So ER, battery of tests, and one night in hospital. My total bill was 70,000 pesos. That's like US$1,300. I never even bothered to file a claim with my insurance, as it was less than the deductible. And my Filipina wife was stunned that the bill was so large.
I don’t understand. Thru AXA insurance here in the Philippines, one can get an insurance coverage for $2mil dollars that covers most insurance needs from surgery to long term hospital stay, only pay $2,000 premium no deductible a year. Check it out it’s called Global health coverage. It covers you too if you go to another country.
@@bdcochran01 It would make sense for the US to set up payment for veterans' care and Medicare with some popular retirement locations for Americans. It's be cheaper for all involved if American retirees could move to Mexico or Panama and be covered by those US plans.
Yes, I think more people would consider retiring abroad.
This interview was excellent. I'm coming in March.
Be there in May. I hope to start over.
He looks great. Well relaxed.
OK you left out a important issues.....Language. How easy is it for a American to communicate in Cambodia???? I know it's not a big issue in the Philippines.
Difficult unless you are in a tourist hotspot like Siem Reap.
For me there is no comparison when it comes to your own personal preference. It's really up to person how they want to live comfortably. That's all.
I am living in Cambodia 11yrs with 800usd to 1000usd income is just enough for groceries, rent and eating out hardly any travelling and entertainment ,and is very hard to save money, and my visa and work permit yearly cost me, visa 320$ work permit 168$ the Agent can do it, but you cannot live like a King, if you can control your money 1000usd just enough to get by, just reminder food and grocery is not cheap is expensive most of the place, but if you earning 1500usd to 2000usd you can save and travel life is better, as i said 1000usd just enough for daily care, and one more Electricity is very expensive can cost you 70usd min to 150usd a month max is depand if you don't open the aircon its ok if you do it will cost skyrocket! Everything is true what mention, remember 11years in Phnom Penh Cambodia when thru ups and down, 😊👍👋👌
Thanks for sharing your comments.
@@thetrumpetplayer1109 no problem 👍😊
Exactly
$700 a month is absolutely doable and comfortable. Just learn to shop groceries at the local wet market and cook at home instead of eating out all the time. Most locals live on $400 or less and they’re happy. Just cut down on some pub visits and soapy massages.
@@PhilipManaois yes right cook at home is better, but occasionally we need to taste dine in food, missing out on variety of food, need to enjoy little that's life🍲😋
Great video once again. Great job Jerry!
Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed it!
I read that foreigners over 65 cannot marry a Cambodian woman. This new law was passed to prevent thousands of lonely Chinese men from marrying Cambodian women and taking them back to China. So many Chinese were doing that that it seriously skewed Cambodia's demographics.
Interesting . I have seen some Chinese men younger than that owning hotels etc in Laos and they live in Vientiane while they're young wife is running the hotel(s) in Luang Prabang . It reeks of Marriage for Business only
@@williamdrinkwater7133 No,there's no age limit but there's a financial limit,which means every foreigner who wants to get married with a Cambodian citizen must have at least $2500 monthly income.
@@MKMNK-sr8nvThis is good to know.
@@MKMNK-sr8nv Well, I'm destined to stay as a grumpy old loner then
@@stevenhull5025 Well,you can live with someone instead of getting married though
Good afternoon Steve ❤❤❤❤
It's very information man, Appreciated
We hope it was helpful.
Great interview! I miss Lori saying, “Lori here!” Please add it next time. Thanks, it makes me smile.
I'm glad you liked the interview! I'll pass your comment along to Lori.
Great work Jerry
Keep it up
Thx
Thanks, will do!
Before I moved to Philippines I had a 2100 sq ft house full of stuff. I sold some of it, gave away most of it, and put a few things in a storage unit. My sisters car had just died so I gave her my car. Then I moved to the Philippines with one big suitcase. Oh, and I out my house up for sale before I left. A whole new life the funny part is, I miss very little of it. I would have liked to bring some of my books and board games. That's about all.
Board games?? Scrabble anyone???
Wow! That’s a great interview.
Go up to $1500 and live truly well.
She got the house they lived in AND half his inherited house? Dude needs a better lawyer.
Unfortunately, it's too late ... 😔💸
Unfortunately if they died prior to her filing for divorce it became matrimonial property and yes she would get 1/2, my lawyer said you might think what is wrong or right doesn't matter it the law.
Go to HCMC or Bangkok for your medical, unless you have a dire emergency like needin g a bone set or sewn up.
both partner are fitting well together...ihr passt beide gut zusammen. freut mich!
Non military Seniors considering retiring to Asia always factor in $400 - $600/mo for FULL healthcare coverage vs. your home country's plan. (e.g. MediCare in the USA $185/mo). In Asia the monthly premium goes up w/ age and pre-existing conditions.
Doesn't matter if you're military or non-military cash is king in the Philippines some of them will not accept health insurance companies and other health insurance companies will fight you for the coverage they will fight it as a pre-existing condition so watch your butt some of these premiums are more than your monthly pension Just save your money put it aside $20-$30,000 put aside will cover pretty much any condition in the Philippines and please be aware of what hospital you choose some are not as good as you think
I would welcome your views on adding Vietnam into the mix.
The only issue i have is my age, i need very good medical care if there is an emergency. I lived in cebu city for 7 years, its was bad and dirty and not sure they will give u the right dosage and real medication. I left a year ago back to USA, my doctor told me to leave.
I agree with you. However I would never listen to an American doctor
@@vividhaiku why? i have had the same insurance for 35 years,,,,Same hospital,,,,hardly ever waiting, i had pension plan through company, so i pay only $280 a month and my ex employer pays the rest. I question my doctor all the time, and could get a second opinion. You have to be pro active
This video is viral at everywhere, Can you make a part 2 ?
Thank you both! Great questions that are so often never addressed.
Glad you liked the questions!
Excellent video very informative, I was debating between Thailand and Cambodia. I'm heading to Cambodia when I retire next year because of this video. Thank you and safe travels!😊
Glad to help, safe travels!
Hi JB! Thanks for the interview with Steve, I was thinking about the Phils or Thailand or Cambodia. The only topic you didn't cover was dating? I'm wondering what Steve's take on that was between the Phils and Cambodia?
Thanks Jerry
FYI Cambodia's ordinary vis does not have any age requirement, the ER retirement vise does have a 55 yr age requirement. 😊
Exactly.
Excellent interview and so helpful! And, this was the best recording quality I've see on your channel Jerry!
Thanks, we are always working to improve our quality.
Absolutely phenomenal video. Great information. No BS. No candy coating.
Thanks! I’m glad you found the video helpful.
Great video, great information
Glad you enjoyed it!
The Philippines is great, Cambodia is great, thailand is great if your still looking its you
GREAT VIDEO TERA BOY JERRY CHEERS N HULALUIA
I live in the Philippines and price of groceries, fruits and veggies are quite expensive. Gas prices are increasing mostly weekly. I think Cambodia is cheaper compared to the Philippines.
Americans get $2100 social security - that is a lot. In the UK the state pension is only about $700 a month
I would much more worry about catastrophic medical expenses than tsunamis. No, in many cases you just can't take a medevac out. I have a friend who was hospitalized in Vallarta Mx and the bill came up to $500,000 usd including medevac. True story.
I love visiting the Philippines until I went to Thailand I love it even more. The only issue really is they also require a certain amount of money in a bank or coming in to be able to live there and I think it's like $2,000 a month. 2000 a month in the United States. Now my lady friend that lives in Thailand lives 3-hour drive from Laos and I've heard there is no Visa there well it's like the same as the Philippines I guess you just keep I think you buy a year Visa or a 6-month visa and you can travel unlimited In-N-Out
An agent can get by the income/savings requirement. But Cambodia's visa is simple and cheap.
Great video that explains things very well. Where do you look for apartments in Siem Reap?
IPS realty / real estate agency seems to be the ' go to ' place in Siem Reap. A Google search should bring up their website info.
@jakartaman3365 thanks, I'll check it out
Some of those ways to keep a phone number on Google or other ways won't work for banking needs. I have given my google number that I preserved when I moved out of state and banks have told me they won't send a text code to a computer generated number. It has to be a number associated with a landline or your mobile phone's carrier.
It isn't a computer generated number, it is a VOIP internet phone number. I haven't had any problems using my Google Voice phone with Schwab and Capitalone. Jerry says his Skype number works. (I did have a problem with ID.me and enrolling in some veterans org.) So it might depend on the bank. Keeping your money in your home bank is far safer, so expats need to figure out online banking, a phone number, a home address, a mailing address before they leave home .
ask your bank but I think you can ring them direct and confirm details
@@marksallai2289 Things are becoming even more secure in banking. They have voice recognition over the phone. They check spending patterns.
I had a credit card stolen and Bank of America denied the charges because I never shop at those types of stores. I only found out one of my credit cards was stolen because BofA sent me text messages telling me they denied some charges.
The thief was caught by my local police and she was on video using the card at three places. No money was stolen and she was prosecuted.
She escaped justice by dying before the trial.
Steve did you ever sign up for Medicare after turning 65 and if so do you continue to pay Part B?
You must report where you physically are to the Social Security office. If you don’t and they catch you (VISA review or they find banking activity. Don’t think the SS office doesn’t know all the mail forwarding business’s addresses) you can be denied funds. Permanently. Don’t mess with the rules! Unless you’re in a country that doesn’t allow drawing SSI (like Cuba or North Korea), why take the chance?
Been living abroad since 2011 while using a physical address in the US. Never a problem for the past 14 years with my bank or the Social Security office.
@ Not a problem until it is.
You don't have to live in the US to collect your SS, it's your money. They were talking about the annual letter which isn't a big deal either.
Just across the US border in Baja is the best for US citizens. Easy access to US stores, medical etc. Cheap and same weather and time zone as California.
And damn near same prices. In some cases, MORE expensive
Unfortunately that is the case many foreigners have moved into Mexico driving the prices up for locals, this has caused resentment towards foreigners.
@@juancastro5422 Well the other side of the coin is many of them have made their living their whole lives off of tourism and still do. So there you go
Tourism is understood they come and then they go sort of like grandkids. They go back home. Different from expats staying. The American dollar is the currency and preferred.
I move to Houston, Texas--his place, while he moves to my Cambodia, my home country. My home town is Battambang.
Excellent video, I was in Cambodia in November, been to Thailand and Vietnam… not Phillipines.. I’m 72 in good health , is that too old? I’m in a good place financially here but would like to get out of the USA..leaning towards Thailand as the infrastructure is a little better IMO..two suitcases , wow!!
Not sure what the big issue is putting $20K into a Philippine bank account for the retirement Visa, you can still put it into a safe high ish interest rate account and it just becomes another investment earning modest interest.
As a younger vet, thank you for giving this feedback. I have been stressed about how to address this transition in my life. I am single, 42, and have been traveling back and forth between the US and Portugal. I'm going to give Cambodia and Vietnam a run. Steve was a perfect interview, and your interview questions are perfect!
Thank you for the feedback!
Retiring at 62 is not really young,i was pretty much retired at 60,now 55 would be young,people tend to work to long then regret later.You should do what you want as early as possible for the quality of health and life.
I am 58 , and its going to be hard retiring on $5000 a month
Much easier in Mexico and other countries
@@jamesavakian4977 Your right,if i tapped into my investment income with my pension i would have about $7000 a month,why not spend that in a cheaper country and have a much better quality of life,i am in Canada,believe it or not $7000 does not really go that far.
One thing that wasn't addressed was the language. The reason people choose the Philippines is English is spoken and or understood just about everywhere
@@tswej In the bigger cities English is spoken and understood in Cambodia. Same in the Philippines.
No hassle retirement VISA… no $10K in the bank ( none of the government business to know my $$)…
Those who are planning to come to the Philippines, try to visit the Cordilleras, Benguet Province particularly Baguio City. It's a city in the mountain.
Not much not to like about living in Cambodia. Friendly locals, beautiful scenery and cheap living!
It's a great place to visit.
Jerry followed you two around 2015. My wife is Cambodian. No regrets and far more ethical then others! We live in Thailand hopefully Cambodia keeps moving forward. The trashy areas exist here also. Retired military also and more!
Tricare Insurance is a joke vets. Write Trumps holiness on Google. Chiang Mai handle Tricare documents . We returned from PP recently..far better vibes then BKK. Thai hospitality..lmao
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The Philippines is a huge headache and the housing is overpriced, all the food is awful and very boring.
Cambodia is cheaper, better infrastructure, more quality housing, better healthier food, real nightlife, better weather, amazing coffee espresso from real beans.
The comparison isn’t even close.
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Exactly! I have lived in both countries
Lol Texas Roadhouse Chilis Dennys. TGIF Fridays. Subway. In MOA alone 113 restaurants! That’s awful food. Wendy’s Burger King KFC ! Nightlife all over the country. Boracay Alona Beach Palawan El nido ! Beaches waterfalls. Expresso here coffee shops ! BCG has a mini Italy. Casinos hard Rock. Nice Marriott I have 3 malls all walking distance. Steak Italian Mexican restaurants! ! Roof top bars infinity pools. Sports bars open 24-7 breakfast $2 drinks $1-2. Hotels $20
Just googled Numbeo Philippines 276 percent cheaper to live rent. Diners 14 percent cheaper groceries 16 percent cheaper ! Water 35 percent cheaper milk bread cheese apple etc cheaper ! So let’s just call it even
@@RyanSeavey-q7m People use Numbeo? Those are just averages with lots of old data. You need to travel first and see what your money buys.
I've said twice for a month each time in Northern Thailand. The food was okay it was an outstanding like what it's made out to be in my opinion but I don't like spicy food. I would tell them I didn't want spicy so it was kind of bland to be honest
All countries in Asia add sugar, lots of oil and MSG, so not really healthy food.
@thaidawg9231 all I know is they don't hardly have anybody overweight compared to the United States. Also the sugar content in a cola is way the hell less than ours in the United States.
@@thaidawg9231 🤦♂ There are 48 countries in "Asia"!
Excellent video. I've never been to Cambodia but I have been here in the Philippines for a little over 2 years now. What he said about the tourist visas is so true. When I first got here I was able to get a 6 month visa. Now to my knowledge all they're issuing is a 2 month visa.
I'm sure you could live here on $900.00 a month, but on that you wouldn't be enjoying many extras. No matter where you live stuff happens so you'd best have some rainy day money. I'd say for here at least $10,000.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Interesting comment. Do you live a city or a province life? Where do you live if it's not too much to ask?
@@eddiegradu4660 I live in the province, Southern Leyte
When I wad thinking of moving to another country, I considered others things: I wanted a place wherebpeoplebspokebenglish, low cost of living, and good medical care (because I'm old and have some medical problems). The first two criteria narrowed Mr down to Philippines and belize. But Belize is not great on medical care, so I chose philippines.
You made a smart choice!
Great Video, I'm like Steve, No parents, Siblings & looking to retire in SEA Debt free
That's great to hear! We hope our videos give you some ideas.
Loved the informative video
We appreciate you taking the time to watch, hope it was helpful!
Retiring in another country is obtaining a visa, then permanent residence and citizenship. Renewing a visa every year is nothing more than extended tourism. Good luck if the rules change and they send you packing at 75 or something similar. Where do people go who are living on a small pension? Back to the place they left because they couldn't afford it?
excellent info and conversation gents
We’re glad you found it helpful!
Jerry, please do not buy a house, Renting is always a winner here 😢
we have a home in Mexico for eight years now we bought it at a good time today the expenses have gone up. We don’t think we could even afford the house that we live in if we had to qualify now.
Especially in the wife's name. See my horror story in one of the replies above.
Great job! You have rounded up some important details that many don't even know to ask. For me Cambodia is a very good balance in terms of Visa, Infrastructure, and cost of living. I want to encourage anyone toying with the idea of living over here to travel as often as possible and see first hand what it's like, test your resilience before you commit. The air can be dirty, the rain and heat can be a problem. If you don't have an outlook like Jerry here has (everything is going to be alright) you may be like the guy I saw having a meltdown last week because a shop couldn't break a $50 for his $6 transaction (carry small bills, this place is mostly cashless)🙏
I’m glad you’re enjoying the video and it seems like you have a good head on your shoulders.
What happened with his Filipina girlfriend when he was in the Philippines three years? Also, what about his dating experience in Cambodia?
excellent questions I would be guessing that those questions you’re asking. Here’s my guest the girlfriend in the Philippines was a choice. Steve had to make to be able to relocate in Cambodia so you would have a much more lifestyle that he was seeking after..
Steve indicated to me that he was very happy and very content with his choices now but he’s open to the possibility of finding that one and only soulmate.
@@JerryBrownTravels girlfriend = more expenses as two mouths to feed and not just one's own.
Plenty of fish in the ocean.
I have lived in Cambodia 25 years. A single expat should have a min. monthly income of 2k. You can live on 1000.00, but it is a spartan lifestyle with no wiggle room for visas, side travel, medical, things that break...etc. etc.
That was super helpful. Thank you.
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Guy looks like Michael Palin
Michael doesn't wear hats I doors, he has class.
Fantastic video, highly informative, thank you sincerely for providing this..
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Please no Jerry don't let too many people know about Cambodia..ne selfish lol