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Canadian Context: Right now 1000 USD costs 1,368 Canadian dollars, which is literally about the same as what a Canadian can get from OAS and CPP (average is about 700 ea) and if you live in Canada you can have a GIS top up if you have no other income - of almost another 1000. Thats a tough decision then, living in Canada with almost 2400 canadian dollars, or living in Cambodia with only 1000 USD. Most people would need another supplemental pension, higher CPP, or other investment funds paying income. A retired Canadian will also lose their free health care, so will either take a risk and pay as they go, or buy extra health insurance which gets pretty darn expensive <65 yo. Anyhow, we can live really cheaply anywhere. But for a Barang, the biggest savings will be rent, and that can be realistically 1/3 of what you pay here in Canada - comparatively. But some things will cost you more, so its not as awesome as most people think - and unless you are living native, it costs more than you think, and you could try that in your home country too with a lot of success if your main goal is living cheaply. For me: I want to be comfortable in a friendly place with nice people, an easy way of living, and Cambodia realy does check all the right boxes in that way. If a person has a really low retirement income, with no savings, and no wiggle room, only one incident could put them into a very bad situation - unless they have a contigency plan or a family safety net if/when wtshtf - and there are always complications and unexpected problems. One must be aware and prepare for the worst case scenario - because in Cambodia, there is no social safety net.

Get to the point Please 🙏🏻

You left out health insurance cost. Retired expats, because of their age, would be foolish to plan on living abroad without healthcare coverage. Although cost for routine medical care is moderate, should an accident occur that requires emergency treatment happen the cost could be significantly higher. Out of pocket as needed healthcare is not the wise way to go. For an expat in their 60s international healthcare inpatient only coverage will range from $400 to $600 USD per month. That would put the monthly cost over $800. Considering our western lifestyle and without making sacrifices or taking healthcare risks, $1500 a month is more realistic. 🙏

Not sure about the rest of the country, but Phnom Penh is a shit hole.

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Thanks Dave from Dallas tx for your information about seim reap cambodia 🇰🇭👍

Not sure about asking for money at the start,do u need the money?If u dont,then dont ask for it,pretty tacky.

Looks just like some, boring NE Thailand sheet whole.

I can live on $500 USD a month but as an 'uncle' I need an aditional $2000 pm to pay for all my 'nieces' studies handbags and gold. They such hard working studious girls. Always concerned about their family and Buffalo.

Dave lives in Cambodia on $5/- a month so you can surely do it on $800 'personal hygiene'... forgets hes speaking to Australians.

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Always enjoy your VLogs Dave ! Stay heavy !!! 🤟🤟🤟🤟 I honestly think by the way I manage my finances here I could survive very well on my meager pension/s 🤟🤟

I'm looking at a budget for PP about usd 2200. I'm vegetarian but I definitely hope to find an apartment with a pool.

good video how much should i expect as an american 22 year old with just a tefl in phnom penh?

good video how much should i expect as an american 22 year old with just a tefl in phnom penh?

How and where to find a 200$ apartment

The two main negatives with Siem Reap, expensive electricity and medical emergency, is there a first class hospital in Siem Reap?

You should do a video on “how to find an apartment/house” by yourself?

Not that cheap here in Phnom Penh some things actually quite expensive; Siem Reap probably a lot cheaper. I noticed Supermarkets here are a lot more expensive than when I lived in China but local markets are cheap. Rents here not too bad

Every thing comes down to dollar

Imagine writing a book and after the intro, you start your begging. You can put it on the jacket so that it doesn’t ruin the experience. People that finish the video or book are the ones that will donate but not many will go past your tacky approach. You’ve got good content but look at your views not growing. Do the e begging at ghb end of the video or every five videos.

Do you get paid by the word or the run time? Reduce the amount of waffle , try to be concise. There was probably less than five minutes of useful information in here.

No mention of motor scooter rental cost

GREAT VIDEO THANKS

Hello Dave you didn't mention transportation costs. Do you have motorbike?? Plus health insurance. How long it takes to adopt the heating Cambodia to save electricity I am from Dallas Texas who is 800.00 per month that means you cannot have a girlfriend always I love your video I love simple local life I don't care about western life style it is not natural. Not good for body and soul trust me. Look at you you walking all over you adopted the seim reap very hot humid weather.

Monthly budget is $3,000/ month and year emergency… ? should be enough for a family of four??…

No perfect answer… but to move or not to move, that’s the question…

Hi Dave, thanks for the video. How much are cigarettes these days? In 2015 they were about $1 for twenty Winston.

I've ran A/C here (last 2 years) 24/7...cost average (very consistent) = $150 per month

I think its easier to SUGGEST dont go under $1200, or even $1500, and see where perhaps you can bring it down. $800 is possible, but seriously BARGAIN BASEMENT and is not advised. Would you relocate from another country on $800, fuck no. You can come here with a western mindset and LEARN how to get it down to $800, but seriously dont jump on a plane from US and think this will suit everyone. Do your homework, research and work out pros and cons. Expect your lifestyle to change , dont expect a cheaper western alternative, you will be dissapointed. Its great here, in Cambodia but be smart and adapt.

Some viewers stand their ground on this topic and expect their COL is correct for everyone…

Get lots of different feedbacks and challenges to your suggestions even though you kept saying it’s up to your lifestyle.

Amazing > 2024 and an $800 / mo. budget can actually be done ! --- An emergency fund should be had I would think -- and -- health issues need be considered 🤔because there is no Medicare outside the US. --?-- Over 55 the retirement visa is terrific - but - Health Insurance is not free - like in Argentina ? - - - In the Philippines - for example - w/o cash or a credit card - @ a Hospital > they will let you die !!! 😳

Hello, nice video. You arrive at 555.- but you have to add the visa fees and health insurance. Finally, 800.- are reached. And this, for a very simple life. With less, it will be possible, but not easy. I think to live a simple life. With one or two little pleasures from time to time. It is preferable to have a budget of 1000.- But as you said, you can always do with less. Thank you for your video. Have a plaisant day.

Most asked question with controversial answers…

No right or wrong answer… just individualize…

My biggest concern with living in Cambodia is dealing with the heat. I think in time I would acclimate to it somewhat but I suspect my electricity bill would be $200+ as I would need to have the AC running mostly 24/7.

Besides visas, getting to the country itself, and potentially having to make Visa runs to Thailand louse or Vietnam, the rest is just how 'native' you want to live. After all cambodia's GDP per capita is only $2,000 or so. And if anybody has ever seen a video by for riel you know that somebody manages to wreck a Lamborghini on a jersey wall every week. Frankly I could be wrong but I get the impression that the people the most interested in how low they can go on a budget are the same people who are the least prepared to try to resettle in another country. If you're going to try to move to Cambodia on 500 bucks a month you need to really be prepared for a thousand a month. If you think you're moving there on a thousand you need to be prepared to spend $1,400. The worst you can do is have too much money.

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Hello everyone! This is the most asked question and one that doesn't have a straight answer! Donate: www.paypal.me/daveinthailand or www.ko-fi.com/ddcambodia

Good info

From what I know about the Bar girls most are very good people and are working to support their families, first and foremost show them respect. They are mothers, sisters and daughters and many do not want to work in the bars but in order to help their families they have little choice and jobs are hard to come by that pay any real money, factory work is maybe $200 per month, hard work 10 to 12 hours a day 5 to 6 days a week with little time off from what they have told me. I have several friends that work in the bars and I have gotten to know many during my travels and through social media many are sad and depressed but when working they will put on a good show so men will buy them drinks (lady drinks) this is how they make some of their money. I have learned a lot over the years, when I see western men come in and totally disrespect them is upsetting, these ladies are not just meat they are humans with feelings, sure they can hide their feelings but make no mistake they cry a lot. Too many western men lie and mislead them make empty promises that makes them emotionally cold. What I can say if you go to the lady bars be respectful the ladies there will show you a good time, they will sit and talk with you about anything you want, they will give you shoulder massages when you get them a drink, they will smile and joke with you and try to make your experience at the bar a happy one. I strongly recommend doing research before so you are aware of potential scams, what is expected and what is not expectable. I hope this helps. I am no expert just have some experience with my travels.

Great video. Thank you. Question: can I open an account in a reputable Cambodian bank that has branches all over Cambodia? Do you know if these banks sell CDs? What are the average interest rate? Do these banks accept wire from outside Cambodia?

Absolutely right about the food and temples. Great tacos at Viva Fine Mexican and Khmer Food. One block from Pub Street on the corner short walk to Wat Preah Prom Rath. Spent quite a bit of time just relaxing at that temple. Met some monks there, and met the head abbot. Very kind man. Love those tacos…. Ha, ha. I hear that Viva now has a second restaurant not far from the first one. I ended up becoming a Theravada Buddhist. Found a little Theravada temple about 40 miles from me here in Canada. Supported by immigrant families from south east Asia and Sri Lanka. The monks are from south east Asia. I hope to come back to Cambodia soon and stay and finish out my life there. (I’m 72) Once in a while spend a few days in Bangkok or Chiang Mai perhaps. Thank you Dave.. Namo Buddhaya, 🙏🏼 ☸️ 🙂 🌴 ✈️

Can you recommend a Top visa company in siem Reap to Get a all needed for a 12 month visa.Cheers

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