Hi Eric, thank you for the videos they are fun to watch and congratulations on the new baby. My wife is from Cambodia 🇰🇭 we have 2 baby boys and we live in America now but we bought a house in PPIN and I was was wondering about the privet school out there.
I don't know much about the international school market. I can tell you that the two really good schools here in Cambodia are ISPP and Northbridge. That's about all I know, though.
My choice would be #1 and I would offer $575 per month hoping to compromise to $600. Second choice is #4 offering $450. I hated #3 felt like a prison cell
Hi Eric, Thanks for the videos from Cambodia! I'm traveling to Phnom Penh from USA in October for a week and was looking to travel north while there to visit Angkor Wat. Do you have any tips for my travel? Best way to travel to Angkor Wat and any safety concerns? Thanks!!
Hi Eric, very interesting video thank you. I'm moving to PP in five weeks and have a couple of questions: You mentioned an agent. Would you recommend using an agent to find a place? I noticed a couple of these didn't have any bedding, is this common? Is it expected that you should have your own duvet and pillows for the bed? And what is the deposit expectation? Do you have to pay any months rent in advance? I gotta say I think the 3rd one was very charming but perhaps too small for a family and the living room was disappointing. If you continue to apartment hunt I'd love to see some more videos like this.
All good questions. I am pretty familiar with Phnom Penh now and don't need an agent. If you are new to PP, you should get an agent. I happen to have one that is very good that I can recommend to you. PP is not like Bangkok, in which the apartments are typically FULLY furnished. In Cambodia, you will need to provide pillows, sheets, and blankets. In the kitchen, you will need to provide pots, pans, silverware, etc. etc. Bathrooms will need towels, etc. You can spend a fair bit of money on that stuff. If you have money, go to Aeon Mall and Global House. If you don't have lots of money, buy from local markets, such as Orussey Market. It's pretty normal to pay a 1-month deposit and also pay the rent in advance for one month, as is typical most places around the world. Some places may want 2-month deposits, but Cambodian landlords prefer Western tenants and therefore will accept one month deposit. Also, the listed prices are usually a little higher than they'll actually take, so don't be afraid to ask down $50-100 per month on the rental price. The worst they can say is "no, pay the full price." Maybe I should do a video on this.
@@SecondLifeTravels1 Hello Eric! Nice video! I will move to Cambodia in November and it would be great if you could share with me the name of your agent, because i will need one to find a good appartment. Thanks in advance!
@@SecondLifeTravels1 Hello Eric, I've seen your video of cost of living WELL in Cambodia but i cant find the contact info for your trustworthy agent, could give me his/her contact information? Thanks
Beautiful family and nice looking apartments. It looks like the russian market area is getting pricey. I wonder how much for a lower level apartment, like something on the 1st or 2nd floor. FIre is a real risk in Cambodia and those pent house type apartments carry that heightened fire risk.
I liked the first one slam dunk. But its $150 more. Since your baby will sleep in your room the first year. ( I would guess) why do you need 2 bedrooms?
Thank you for a well put together, informative video Eric. Noticed that you have a baby, and would like to know if you know of or could recommend nannies, agencies or centres in Siem Reap, as my family and I will be going there in August. Thank you in advance.
So Eric and Saimai, where did you finally find your apt? Did you find one at the Russian Mkt. area? I'd be interested to know as I am also thinking to visit Phnom Penh for a month holiday. For a solo traveller, I am thinking whether I should rent an apt., stay in hostel or guesthouse. Don't really care for a swimming pool or gym. My priorities are strong WiFi, an elevator, and A.C. Also, it should be walking distance to a market.
We did find an apartment in the Russian Market, but we signed a one year lease. You're going to have a hard time finding an apartment with just a one-month lease. You'll want a hostel/guesthouse/hotel.
You, would just take tuk tuks or own a motorcycle (better). Even a 15 year old Prius, which is a maximum $2000 garbage car in the USA, will set you back $10,000 here.
Hi Eric, thank you for the videos they are fun to watch and congratulations on the new baby.
My wife is from Cambodia 🇰🇭 we have 2 baby boys and we live in America now but we bought a house in PPIN and I was was wondering about the privet school out there.
I don't know much about the international school market. I can tell you that the two really good schools here in Cambodia are ISPP and Northbridge. That's about all I know, though.
I want a second life!!! Next time I'm in Asia I am definitely going got Cambodia!!
Only you can make a second life happen! You have to commit, like I did!
Thanks for sharing your video again Eric good luck for searching for your new apartment take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
I'm watching from kitchener
wow look at all you get for $650!!! here i'm paying $2000 a month for studio in NYC. cant wait till visit this summer see what else city has to offer.
Lol never compared anything to NYC!!! It’s not the same, it doesn’t even come close
You probably also have a high paying job and it’s NYC :).
Great video. I like that you get straight to it, no blah, blah. Thanks! My favorite was the first one.
Ours too!
Good for you bro. My GF Khmer too. Best cook ever.
I'm pretty sure his wife is Thai...
Planning on moving out there. Thanks for this video. Keep up the good work
Pretty reasonable prices for such nice apartments.
Hello, thank you for sharing!
This apartment looks nice! 👍
Thanks for sharing. I’ll be looking for a 1 bed in that area soon. I’ve heard the crime rate is pretty high so I will be pretty picky.
I have never experienced crime here.
My choice would be #1 and I would offer $575 per month hoping to compromise to $600. Second choice is #4 offering $450. I hated #3 felt like a prison cell
Those views are beautiful except for the 1st floor one.
Prices gotten better since Cambodia is building too many condos and too many apartments. Many empty homes available.
I like the second one the best
Good job 👏
Thank you! Cheers!
How are the elevators in these buildings? Is there a backup generator "just in case"??
They are elevators. They work like elevators. Some apartments have generators.
Thanks for the help!
Happy to help!
Hi Eric, Thanks for the videos from Cambodia! I'm traveling to Phnom Penh from USA in October for a week and was looking to travel north while there to visit Angkor Wat. Do you have any tips for my travel? Best way to travel to Angkor Wat and any safety concerns? Thanks!!
Nah, no safety concerns. Best way to travel is by bus - Giant Ibis.
@@SecondLifeTravels1 Thank you for the info!
Russian market is about 5 minutes by tuk tuk to Pontoon or Shanghai (172 and 51 intersection)? Thanks
Maybe 10-15 mins to Pontoon.
Is that song 'Just the two of us'?
A TH-cam version, anyway!
Hi Eric, very interesting video thank you. I'm moving to PP in five weeks and have a couple of questions:
You mentioned an agent. Would you recommend using an agent to find a place?
I noticed a couple of these didn't have any bedding, is this common? Is it expected that you should have your own duvet and pillows for the bed?
And what is the deposit expectation? Do you have to pay any months rent in advance?
I gotta say I think the 3rd one was very charming but perhaps too small for a family and the living room was disappointing. If you continue to apartment hunt I'd love to see some more videos like this.
All good questions.
I am pretty familiar with Phnom Penh now and don't need an agent. If you are new to PP, you should get an agent. I happen to have one that is very good that I can recommend to you. PP is not like Bangkok, in which the apartments are typically FULLY furnished. In Cambodia, you will need to provide pillows, sheets, and blankets. In the kitchen, you will need to provide pots, pans, silverware, etc. etc. Bathrooms will need towels, etc. You can spend a fair bit of money on that stuff. If you have money, go to Aeon Mall and Global House. If you don't have lots of money, buy from local markets, such as Orussey Market.
It's pretty normal to pay a 1-month deposit and also pay the rent in advance for one month, as is typical most places around the world. Some places may want 2-month deposits, but Cambodian landlords prefer Western tenants and therefore will accept one month deposit. Also, the listed prices are usually a little higher than they'll actually take, so don't be afraid to ask down $50-100 per month on the rental price. The worst they can say is "no, pay the full price."
Maybe I should do a video on this.
@@SecondLifeTravels1 Cracking information that mate, thank you very much. I'd be very pleased to see a more in-depth video about housing.
@@SecondLifeTravels1 Hello Eric! Nice video!
I will move to Cambodia in November and it would be great if you could share with me the name of your agent, because i will need one to find a good appartment. Thanks in advance!
@@ljkeys5009 Hi! Check out my video on the cost of living in Cambodia. In the description is the contact info for a trustworthy agent.
@@SecondLifeTravels1 Hello Eric, I've seen your video of cost of living WELL in Cambodia but i cant find the contact info for your trustworthy agent, could give me his/her contact information? Thanks
Beautiful family and nice looking apartments. It looks like the russian market area is getting pricey. I wonder how much for a lower level apartment, like something on the 1st or 2nd floor. FIre is a real risk in Cambodia and those pent house type apartments carry that heightened fire risk.
Lower levels are always cheaper. Here's crossing our fingers on the "No fire!"
Hi Eric, v nice video. Moving to PP soon. Really need an agent to drive me around to show listings. Any recommendations?
My agent is in the description of this video : th-cam.com/video/5DyNIawAino/w-d-xo.html
I liked the first one slam dunk. But its $150 more. Since your baby will sleep in your room the first year. ( I would guess) why do you need 2 bedrooms?
It's nice to have the extra room.
Thank you for a well put together, informative video Eric. Noticed that you have a baby, and would like to know if you know of or could recommend nannies, agencies or centres in Siem Reap, as my family and I will be going there in August.
Thank you in advance.
I don't know any nannies, but our baby is still a bit young for one...
@@SecondLifeTravels1 I appreciate the response, I'll keep looking. Thanks again for the great videos, you're awesome and you have a beautiful family.
@@kyzenz9000 Awww, thanks!!
What will be the rent of a one bedroom apartment now at the same location
Probably $400 for a nice one.
I was wondering if you can do a video on private schools out there for foreign kids
3 to 5? Cost and quality.
Hmmmm. I think it would be a successful video, but I'm really not an expert on that sort of thing....
So Eric and Saimai, where did you finally find your apt? Did you find one at the Russian Mkt. area? I'd be interested to know as I am also thinking to visit Phnom Penh for a month holiday. For a solo traveller, I am thinking whether I should rent an apt., stay in hostel or guesthouse. Don't really care for a swimming pool or gym. My priorities are strong WiFi, an elevator, and A.C. Also, it should be walking distance to a market.
We did find an apartment in the Russian Market, but we signed a one year lease. You're going to have a hard time finding an apartment with just a one-month lease. You'll want a hostel/guesthouse/hotel.
@@SecondLifeTravels1 Thank you for your advise. That's what I was aiming for, a good suggestion from you.
What's the sound proofing like in these buildings?
Depends on the building.
First or second, but Not 3rd or 4th please.
Hello, can you tell me about dating in Cambodia? How did you meet your wife? I don't drink. Where is best to meet Cambodian women? Thank you
My wife is Thai, so I met her in Thailand. A lot of Khmer women would like to date western barangs, so you might try night clubs wmd whatnot.
@@SecondLifeTravels1 Thank you 🙏🏼
@@SecondLifeTravels1 Are age gap’s relationships common in Cambodia?
Bars on windows on upper levels must indicate there's some serious crime going on. That's concerning.
Very common in Phnom Penh. I'm not a big fan of the bars, myself.
Do we need a car if we live in Phnom Penh? Is it possible to manage with public transport and walking?
You, would just take tuk tuks or own a motorcycle (better). Even a 15 year old Prius, which is a maximum $2000 garbage car in the USA, will set you back $10,000 here.
@@SecondLifeTravels1 Thank you.
may i ask, what you do for a living there?
You may ask. :)
Hi Eric
What do you do for a living in Cambodia?
It'S a SeCrEt
@@SecondLifeTravels1 🎯
you keep saying asking price do you make offers ??????????????
Yes!
You mentioned reaching out to you about your agent. I sent an email to the email address on your TH-cam profile.
And answered!
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Is She a cambodian?
Thai. If you speak Thai, she has her own channel! th-cam.com/channels/KpDBKxZyOEowRtGytRRyDg.html