The picture quality of this video is a bit crap, but I wanted to get it recorded and out as quickly as possible. I hope you found some value in it, and don't forget to share your tips and tricks in the comments. The situation is getting quite serious - please see the article linked at the top of this video's description. Thanks so much for watching!
This is my 8th month living - in PP Cambodia. Yes it's hot, but if you look at the humidity - % - it 's only - around 45 - 50 %. When I lived in the State of Florida, the temps would hit around that same temp , but with humidity levels in the 80 - 90 range .
For the rest of your followers, that’s 103 to 105 degrees farenheit. It FEELS like 110-113 degrees. Blazing HOT!!! Been living here for over a year. I have no plans to leave. I love SR. ❤️
Hey you two! I forgot to comment on this video after I watched it, but thank you so much for the information on the A/C dry setting and keeping the temp set between 24-27 degrees! After watching this i changed my A/C settings and saved 50% on the cost per month for A/C and it's much more comfortable. Thank you!!
And yet another great video! Good ideas to help tackle the electric bill. Also very kind of you to mention those who don't have the option of air conditioning in dealing with that heat every day. I'll try to remind myself of that as I deal with it. My hat's off to you again, simply very well done! Thank you. ...and love your cat at the end!
What wonderfully practical suggestions you gave in this video. I have already put some of them in play before the video ended. I find your vlogs most informing and interesting and look forward to them each time you post. Enjoy your time in Australia. I am near to completing my first 2 months here from the USA and your subject of HEAT is the #1 topic each day. My weather app says it is 13 degrees F above normal. I am inclined to think this is breaking all records as the entire earth has been effected. See you next time!
Thank you for this extremely helpful episode. We just moved to a room with AC yesterday and you answered all of the questions in my mind!! We have not had AC before. Also, your tip about keeping a full 'fridge was nice. We will load up. Again, thank you for the wonderful video.
Security flyscreen doors would be a winner in this climate. I open the hall windows early in the morning for a couple of hours. Helps the whole building. Sleep mode on the AC runs the fan slower and reduces cost. Keep cool!
My tips : If you rent, look if you gonna cook on electricity or on gas. Gas will be, definitely cheaper. Spray water on areas where its possible. I even do that on the floor if its really to hot. But, be aware that it may get slippy...but it will also bring down the temperature. If you have a celling fan in areas that you water, it is perfect.
Yeah - for sure gas is better. $16 to $18 for a tank which lasts 4-6 months. And is vastly more enjoyable to cook with. Those little mini electric stoves are horrible. I guess the gas tanks spook some people from a safety angle.
Lot more to cleaning your filters on a split a/c. You got 2 heat exchangers the one outside that gives up the heat from the refrigerant to the atmosphere & the one inside that absorbs the heat from the air in the room. On the inside unit there is also a blower wheel that blows the air over the heat exchanger. These all get full with dirt & need regular cleaning to make them work efficiently. Most recommendations say every 6 months but here in Thailand I found once a year works for me. This regular cleaning should also extend the life of the a/c. Where I am in Udon Thani the going rate to get a a/c fully cleaned is between 500 & 600 THB per unit. Maybe you could ask your landlord in Siem Reap about getting this done. We only use A/C in the bedrooms at night. In the day time all doors & windows are open with insect screens closed & we run fans. What I do is freeze 2 bottles of water then tie them together with a piece of string & hang them over the back of the standing fan fan guard. As air gets sucked into the fan it gives up heat to the ice in the bottles & if the fan is blowing directly on me I can feel the air is cooler. As the heat from the air is being used to change the ice to water the water/ice mix in the bottles stays a 0 C till all the ice has changed to water & then I put them back in the freezer & get 2 new frozen bottles out.
Luckily it very cheap to get your aircon cleaned and serviced here ($5 to $10). We get it done twice a year as there is always a lot of dust in the air.
@@ForRielAnother thing is having the correct size A/C for the room & there are factors like insulation etc. I seen some say the rule of thumb for a standard apartment/condo or block wall house with roof insulation is 600 BTU per sq.m of floor area. In my experience though I found 750 BTU per sq.m is a better rule of thumb. So using standard size A/C’s. A 3m x 3m = 9 sq.m & I would go with a 7,000 BTU. A 3m x 4m with a 9,000 BTU. A 4m x 4m with a 12,000 BTU. A 4m x 5m with a 15,000 BTU. A 4m x 6m with a 18,000 BTU.
Hi Clare I'm also an Australian your videos are the most informative on Cambodia that I've seen. I am planning an exploratory visit to Siem Reap in August/September as a possibility for less expensive retirement living. Most airlines seem to want AUD 800 to 900 is their a less expensive airline or combination of via a third country
Good info about the 'mass' in the fridge/freezer. I live on Maui, and it can get pretty hot in my place in summer, no insulation in the roof, and my living room wall is facing west, so it gets full blast afternoon sun. No A/C. We had an earthquake quite a few years back, and the power was out for three days. Main rule: Do not open fridge, or freezer. My freezer was stuffed solid top to bottom with frozen mangoes, pitted, and cubed in plastic containers. When I opened it on day four, with the power back on, everything was still frozen solid.
Thank you for the great tips! 😊 I moved here in Feb and it was much cooler. I wondered if this was normal… gratified to know that I am doing all the tips you suggested. Still had a higher bill than expected last month and will probably be bigger this month but hoping for a break in the temperature.
Cross breeze is a life saver. Always rent an apartment with windows facing more than one direction. Also....look up. For whatever reason, many of these apartments have 3 meter high ceilings. That means far more area to cool when you turn on the AC compared with just 2m high ceilings. The whole fan thing can't be understated. I read that fans use 1% the electricity of an aircon. A $10 fan literally pays for itself within a month. "Oz study said heating and cooling constitutes 40% of your electricity bill"....I'd wager in a place like Cambodia that it is closer to 80%.
Wow what an incredibly informative video! What good and practical advice. I follow a few bloggers on You Tube but what makes yours the very best is that they are quick, clear, and consise. I hope you keep the exact same style and content as you currently do. I have a personal request. In your next cost of living in Siem Reap video I would love to hear your take on tipping. Do you tip and when, and how much? Unfortunately being in the USA tipping has gotten out of control. What used to be primarily done only to waitstaff in restaurants has spread to everywhere. Many merchants try to make you feel guilty if you do not tip. Even some online merchants now include a box if you want to tip. That is outright ridiculous, but I am sure they have customers who do. Some of us are rebelling and wish we could be more like Australia. Thanks again for providing such excellent videos!
We usually stayed six months in hotels while we were in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia so we don't have to worry about electric bills. It's still very chill here in Minnesota around 10C. We'll be back in November to get away from the long and cold winter here. Cheers 🍷
@@GUITARTIME2024I love North Carolina weather especially near the mountains. You get a nice winter season just enough to enjoy and then the rest of the months are just good warm weather.
Very, very informative. I'm curious what my first ele. bill is going to be. I've been running the fans a lot but if it is only 1 or 2 cents per kwh, I'm not worried. Thanks for the info.
You have those windows on 3 sides which are great for cross breeze.....downside is that you are on the ground floor which maybe isn't the best as far as air flow (plus flood waters, scorpions, cobras coming in under the door gap heh heh)
We’ve been in the Kingdom for a week and are now visiting SR for a couple of days. We ventured out to Preah Dak this morning in this extreme heat for some fried bananas and sugar palm cakes because of your and Jeremy’s video. I think it was worth it. The closest thing I can remember being in such heat is a Xmas we spent in Adelaide years ago.
Hi Claire. You’re right Seriously thinking to move out of the country next year to visit family or discover other countries. Thank you and enjoy your stay 😅
Great video as usual. Thank you. Another thing worth considering is the water at the residence. In the heat we have at the moment the cold water can be as hot as the hot water for much of the day and night depending on the location of the tanks. So, when inspecting the property, it may be an idea to run the cold tap for a while. Cheers.
Hi Claire, just moved here from Las Vegas so I thought I’d be somewhat acclimated to the heat. Ha! 😅 My 1 br apartment has a sliding glass door which separates the bedroom from the rest of the apartment. And I just ordered a pull-down shade to mount on the exterior of the west-facing balcony glass door, which you could fry an 🍳on! I’ve got one of those apartments with a digital electric meter at the entrance. I’m on track for a $120 bill, running AC 24/7 at 26C, so not too bad! P.S. The guy who says inverter technology is BS is full of it!
@@ForRiel Thanks Claire! I’ve always wanted to thank you and Jeremy for the invaluable information you’ve provided during my extensive research for the best place to retire. Was originally headed to Chiang Mai but various factors led me here instead. You guys made an excellent video titled something like “Hey, why haven’t you moved here already? Here’s 7 reasons why!” that cinched the deal. BTW, your fellow Aussie David Granger and his staff at IPS are the absolute best! They found me a nice but inexpensive apartment on Taphul Rd. in less than half a day. If you ever host a meet-n-greet, I’ll definitely be there!
I am in Prachuap khiri khan ,in the South of Thailand.Same situation here regarding heat,humidity..but not in the 40s.And luckily Electricity is reasonably cheap.So no issue running AC ect.
@@ForRiel0.13 to 0.15 cents US according to the ex rate. There are unscrupulous landlords here in LOS that cheat the renters also but people are getting wise to this and to this rip off.
I got what I considered a big bill , 3:16 last mthly bill.650 baht.Thats running bedroom AC,and lounge downstairs AC.I use a standing fan als in both cases.When that feels comfortable alone,off goes the AC..And I am in a large apartment.I think living alone helps.With a GF..pang maaaaak!😂..expensive.Just turned the AC off in the lounge as we speak.Thats about 17 US a mth.The one aspect in Cambodia I hate...operating with US dollars,and getting riel change...well not riel,as its never in your favour 😂.That and driving on the right side of the rd..I did it in the US yrs ago...you get used to it,But initially have to focus.
Some great tips. Lived in SR about 5 years, from rainy London (omg can't stand the heat right now!!!), recently moved into a house, the electric for us is 730 riel - a massive difference in cost from before. Our bill is around $200 but this includes several computers running all day for work. We do have fans, but they often get forgotten, because AC has remote control and fans don't!!!! :) Always love the videos... but where is the Aussie dude! Need more cameos.
Thanks, Jeremy runs everything behind the scenes. But he is working on several Vlogs for our other Channel For Riel Global which will be out when we get back to Cambodia.
Great video! You've given a lot of useful tips. I would add use the stove for quick meals only use a slow cooker (better than a rice cooker which gives off more heat) use a BBQ grill if you have an outdoor space Finally, take a cool shower before bed
I took a vacation to Cambodia from April 8th and returned to the US on the 21st. I didn't mind the heat, though i didn't go out during the day. All the tips you gave are spot on though
Good advice, thanks. Seems like I'll be arriving at the worst possible time, at least as far as the weather goes. 😂 Still can't wait though. One question, where do you buy that Royal D you mentioned? I assume it would be sold in supermarkets, mini marts etc?
There are ways to combat the heat in Cambodia. Plant more trees, don't live in concrete home, don't live in the wall to wall apartments with fewer windows, don't live in the city with high-rise buildings and a lot of concrete roads, and live near the coastal area or in farmland. Kampot and Koh Kong city are a good place to live.
Unfortunately that's impossible of 99% of the population 😕. Global climate change is going to be a huge problem for Billions of people. We do need to be making drastic changes now!
I run the air con on 27 with fan on quiet. It moves enough air. A ceiling fan is worse than useless if the ceilings aren’t insulated. It just pulls the hot air down and makes everything hotter. It really is stinking hot at present and I was grateful for a few short weeks in Australia! Another tip with cooking is an air fryer. They are fast and well insulated if you get a good one. A rice cooker is great for cooking curries. Just stick it outside to cook so the house doesn’t get even hotter.
Thanks for the tips about beating the heat. I wonder if a dehumidifier would also be a viable option. After doing some quick research I found a decent sized floor standing model for about $200 US. that you can buy in Cambodia. Dehumidifiers seem to use about half the electricity of an AC unit and the lower humidity would make fans more effective too.
OK... I ACTUALLY watched the commercials and must say I enjoy you much more commercial - free BUT will continue to watch the commercials [at least let them play through] to help support the channel... will be in Siem Reap April 30,,,, talk to you when you get home......
Thank you for another very instructive video Claire. On the subject of super expensive electricity: Are any apartment buildings or homes using solar panels for the Air Con? Is solar a thing there ..esp with the Chinese tech advances in this area and their imports to Cambodia? Also, those that own their own house could use a diesel generator to provide their power needs as diesel is much cheaper than main grid electricity. I say that from experience as I own/operate a resort 100% off grid with diesel generators combined with Lithium batteries. This gives me a 60% generator / 40% battery usage most of the time (output varies depending on usage of swimming pool pumps; cool room; fan; mini fridges; kettles; etc.). When only my wife and I are here and guests are not (Covid times) the ratio of generator to battery is 30% & 70%. So quite a saving when 50% of your power is free. NOTE: 70% less 10% for cost of fuel to charge the batteries plus 10% to cover depreciation of batteries and generators. Considering the power issues in the country I am wondering about the alternative energy industry in Cambodia ...subject for another video? PS: one should do an audit on all equipment in the home requiring power. Example, is your kettle the most cost efficient manner to boil water?
Frudte tip ... freeze solid half a dozen 3lt bottles of water and put them below in the fridge. When they become liquid again repeat repeat repeat. I live in an uninsulated van in Australia, i sleep on top of the bed for probably 6 months. Cheers... Dwayne
One month later, has the heat broken? Thank you for your continuing very helpful videos. Are there higher elevation areas with decent amenities where expats can go and escape the heat?
@@ForRiel Thanks. I did some research, using my new guru: CHATgpt! Apparently Cambodia is the SE nation least impacted by extreme heat events. So it's good to inquire and never make assumptions. Not even that Chatgpt gets it right all the time. Thanks again for your work!
Growing up in Phoenix, this is ain't bad for us children of the desert. 113-116f is pretty average high in summer. Maybe I'll think different once I move to siem reap in Aug and taste that humidity..
The humidity is a huge issue 😐 This is why High wet-bulb temperatures are dangerous because humans lose around 80% of heat through sweating, so when both humidity and air temperature are high it becomes harder to shed excess heat. Sweat evaporates very slowly, if at all, in very humid conditions. Jeremy sweats a lot as he is a big unit and he takes this very seriously.
@@ForRiel Jesus... that's wild. I've never heard any of that. Had to even Google wet-bulb temperature. I most definitely will tread carefully and not be overly confident just because I'm used to high dry heat. Thanks for that 🙏
The water quality is pretty bad too. I use bottled water , even to rinse my mouth after brushing. Rinse rice , everything. Starting to smell a bit . In Pattaya. Hows it there?
Great information, but I wonder if the rate of electricity, you mentioned, is the bottom price like if the rate is $.25 per kwh the bill will be $25.00 for 100 kwh. The reason being is that I live in Hawai'i and my "rate" is $.34 per kwh supposedly. My actual bottom line is $.80 per kwh, tho it varies from month to month, there have been some months that my cost was just over $1.00 per kwh. How so? It starts with a $35 charge just to be a customer and other 5 extra charges raise the rate to the $.80, total dollar cost amount divided by kwh. Last month I used 112 kwh and the cost was $90.17. I'm pretty sure that the $.25 rate that you have mentioned is the actual rate, but just trying to make sure. Mahalo and Aloha for the information.
There are no additional fees added onto the $0.25. It's just a flat rate per kwh used. (Possibly the $0.25 already includes the other service charges, taxes etc)
@@cookietulis6252 Mahalo, thank you, for your reply. I was pretty sure it was the total cost, but when Claire mentioned that some folks may pay $300 per month, I wondered how could it be at $.25 per Kwh? It's 1200Kwh per mont or slightly over one Kwh every hour of the month and just over 10 times my consumption of 112 of Kwhs per month.
@@havaianuu Just continuously running a couple of inefficiently working aircons, I guess. The highest electricity bill I have had in SR is around $60 for the month, but I am extremely frugal with the AC - usually just a couple of hours a day. I'm also happy to not be there right now, because I doubt I could manage without using it significantly more. There are also some dodgy landlords who will pull all kinds of tricks like have tenants wired up to the neighbor's electricity, have some poor sucker pay for the communal lighting, pool filter etc. I read on one of the facebook groups about some guy complaining that his bill for the month was $800. Turns out he was paying for the apartment complex's lift, lol. You always want to be able to access the electric and water meters to ensure the landlords or neighbors aren't playing games.
@@cookietulis6252 Claire's info is extremely important, because if someone is unaware of electricity costs and is not used to hot weather on a limited budget will have his/hers retirement plans upended. So many vloggers talkinh about living in SE Asia for $1000 or less, if some bloke that can't handle hot and humid weather and finds himself with a $300 electricity bill and doesn't have a few bucks stashed away, he will be in deep trouble. I live in Hawai'i, so I'm used to somewhat hot and humid weather, but not 40+ degrees with high humidity. I've been in over 40 degrees in Bahrain and Egypt, but those were dry 40's. O just woke up at 6 a.m. it's 21 degrees and I sleep with a folded comforter, like if I had two comforters and sleep with a tshirt and a flannel zip up shirt because I like to sleep and live in a warm environment. Like you I'm very frugal and I have an electricity measuring device that plugs into the outlet and any appliance that is a plugin I can monitor it's usage. It keeps a running count of actual usage, plus if I input the cost per Kwh also the total cost, the many hours the unit ran, high low voltage, etc. That would be a nice and cheap tool to have, mine costs less than $10, to avoid scams by landlords, for a person can turn everything off in their apartment or house and check to see if the tool shows that there is still electricity being consumed. Again thanks for your time and the sharing of your experience and knowledge. Aloha and Mahalo nui loa
Best thing is to check you aren't paying for other people's electricity is to flick the main circuit breaker for your unit and take down the meter counter reading. Take a weekend trip and see if the meter has changed.
Its because of the worst kind of el nino effect that happened in 2023, when el nino happens it means hotter and dryer conditions in SE Asia for the winter and the following spring. I hope this effect doesn't carry over all the way into summer, but I sometimes worry because the el nino of 2023 was very very big.
@@Charlie-phlezk Well for Cambodia La Nina means cooler wetter weathers with heavier longer monsoons. Pretty much the opposite effect of what we are suffering now.
If I may add onto the bit about ac temperature. I lived in Florida for awhile and the summers can get quite hot. Leaving the AC on when you are not home but turning the temp up to 80- 85f is a good way of saving money. If you turn it off it will use a lot of electricity to cool the room again. Then turn it back down to your desired temp. I had a feeling you were not in Cambodia. You look even cooler than usual. ☮️
I lived in Phnom Penh for nine years. Never had aircon. Here's my tip: get an apartment on the second or third floor on the corner. This way, you can open windows on both sides of the apartment and get a crossbreeze. I did this for several years and used only fans. I never had a problem with the heat. If you get an apartment in the middle of the block, you will suffer or have very expensive electric bills.
There's some contention about if ceiling fans are all they are cracked up to be, or if they just blow the warm air that is hovering around the ceiling down to ground level and actually *heat up* the room. I've only ever had a ceiling fan in one house/apartment, so am far from an expert, but I did also notice this.
one major point that you have not mentioned is heat stroke. in is a big issue for western people who do not come from a warm climate. 50 degrees in the jungle at 100% humidity is a real hazard. it even feels like river water is to hot to cool off in.
I just moved to Laos and it's been 39-41 degrees most days this first month of renting, kind of dreading seeing my first bill which I'll see in a few days. I am lucky and have a ceiling fan in the living room but no fan in the bedroom, I have been able to feel pretty ok running my AC at 28 in the day but need it around 25 in the fanless bedroom to sleep at night, I think I'm going to buy a floor fan this week to fix it
Hi , just spent the last 2 weeks in Cambodia, though that I could handle the 40+, because that is common where I live in Australia, but no the days heated up earlier in Cambodia. I survived by hibernating during the day with Cambodia lager and only going out at night. Love Cambodia.
I think most of the air conditioning units are second hand imports in SR. In Thailand, my bill was never past $50 despite the rates being similar. I would run it 24\7. Last year the temperatures in Thailand were up in the 40s.
Yes, it costs a lot in Cambodia. I have seen lots of new AC units in boxes in stores, but the older ones in established apartments might not be very good quality.
Correct. Hottest I have experienced in Asia, since 1979. My electricity usage will just about double this month. The best solution, in order to keep power cost down, might be to use very high efficiency thermal insulation added to one's house, and then use high-efficiency ACs. And, choose one room in the house, which is well insulated, and keep the temperature in that room at about 21 degrees C. And...stay in that room during daylight hours. Don't come out until about 3AM, and then return to the room about about 7:30AM. No problem, and no worries!
Another tip? If the landlord allows a couple hook screws on the outside of the window(s), one could hang matchstick roll up blinds or the cheaper version the split bamboo type of roll up blinds, they will keep the sunlight/heat of ever reaching the interior of the rooms. This would be a lot cheaper option than the film and possibly even more insulating.
Great advice thank you, just a thought, would it be more efficient to leave the ac on at say 26 all day in a small room than turning it off every time you go out for a while. Cheers.
Starting and stopping an AC compressor uses more energy but hard to say what’s the breakeven point. If I’m out for an hour or two, I wouldn’t bother. 4 hours, it’s probably worth it.
Thanks for the valuable info. I arrived in Feb and it was much cooler. I was wondering if this heat was normal. Already had extremely high electric bill and looking at ways to lower it.
Not even close.....41 degrees in Australia is relatively pleasant. Dry heat, so if you hang out in the shade the temperatures are comfortable. Throw in SE Asian humidity and there is no escaping the heat in some place like Cambodia at the same temperature....better to pay attention to the whole "real feel/feels like". Additionally most houses in Oz are a lot better insulated, so you can open everything up at night time and close up for most of the day (windows, blinds, curtains etc), and the temperatures inside will stay comfortable. As soon as you close all of the windows, doors, blinds in Cambodia, it will be sauna-like temperatures within minutes unless you turn on the AC.
Chiang Mai, Thailand. My electronic bill was just $175. The highest it has ever been in the 7 years I've lived here. It was double compared to last month.
The picture quality of this video is a bit crap, but I wanted to get it recorded and out as quickly as possible. I hope you found some value in it, and don't forget to share your tips and tricks in the comments. The situation is getting quite serious - please see the article linked at the top of this video's description. Thanks so much for watching!
Great presentation....wonderful advice. And So Detailed. Thank you for All your efforts.
Kind regards
Mark
Dublin..Irl.
This is my 8th month living - in PP Cambodia. Yes it's hot, but if you look at the humidity - % - it 's only - around 45 - 50 %. When I lived in the State of Florida,
the temps would hit around that same temp , but with humidity levels in the 80 - 90 range .
I didn’t notice lack of quality in the picture,,the content kept me interested anyway,,
No problem!
Looks normal to me.
For the rest of your followers, that’s 103 to 105 degrees farenheit. It FEELS like 110-113 degrees. Blazing HOT!!! Been living here for over a year. I have no plans to leave. I love SR. ❤️
She be 🔥🥵
We only left as we had a lot of things to do in Australia 🇦🇺, so thought two birds....
Hey you two! I forgot to comment on this video after I watched it, but thank you so much for the information on the A/C dry setting and keeping the temp set between 24-27 degrees! After watching this i changed my A/C settings and saved 50% on the cost per month for A/C and it's much more comfortable. Thank you!!
Fantastic 😍
Glad it helped 😁
“ Embrace the small “ - Yes 🙌 - good info & tips - Thanks Claire 🙏
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
And yet another great video! Good ideas to help tackle the electric bill. Also very kind of you to mention those who don't have the option of air conditioning in dealing with that heat every day. I'll try to remind myself of that as I deal with it. My hat's off to you again, simply very well done! Thank you. ...and love your cat at the end!
I'm glad you found it helpful and thanks for the kind words about the cat!
What wonderfully practical suggestions you gave in this video. I have already put some of them in play before the video ended. I find your vlogs most informing and interesting and look forward to them each time you post. Enjoy your time in Australia. I am near to completing my first 2 months here from the USA and your subject of HEAT is the #1 topic each day. My weather app says it is 13 degrees F above normal. I am inclined to think this is breaking all records as the entire earth has been effected. See you next time!
Thanks 🥰 we are so busy with everything in Australia 🇦🇺 🙃 we need a holiday from our holiday 😀
Keep up the charity work you are doing a fantastic job. Bless you. I’ll be giving where I can.
Fantastic 😍😊
great info. you did it again .
Glad you liked it!
THIS is quality info. Thank you.
Thanks it actually works as well 😺❤️🩹
Thank you for this extremely helpful episode. We just moved to a room with AC yesterday and you answered all of the questions in my mind!! We have not had AC before. Also, your tip about keeping a full 'fridge was nice. We will load up. Again, thank you for the wonderful video.
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
Thank you for the valuable information, wishing you a wonderful stay with your family and friends!
Thank you, it's been a fantastic so far 😊
Security flyscreen doors would be a winner in this climate. I open the hall windows early in the morning for a couple of hours. Helps the whole building. Sleep mode on the AC runs the fan slower and reduces cost. Keep cool!
Good point! Don't really see that around here. 😕
My tips : If you rent, look if you gonna cook on electricity or on gas. Gas will be, definitely cheaper.
Spray water on areas where its possible. I even do that on the floor if its really to hot. But, be aware that it may get slippy...but it will also bring down the temperature.
If you have a celling fan in areas that you water, it is perfect.
Yeah - for sure gas is better. $16 to $18 for a tank which lasts 4-6 months. And is vastly more enjoyable to cook with. Those little mini electric stoves are horrible. I guess the gas tanks spook some people from a safety angle.
Good call! Water and titles and be extremely dangerous.
@@cookietulis6252 Yes, gas bottles inside your home like under the kitchen bench is highly illegal in most countries ...for good reason!
Lot more to cleaning your filters on a split a/c. You got 2 heat exchangers the one outside that gives up the heat from the refrigerant to the atmosphere & the one inside that absorbs the heat from the air in the room. On the inside unit there is also a blower wheel that blows the air over the heat exchanger. These all get full with dirt & need regular cleaning to make them work efficiently. Most recommendations say every 6 months but here in Thailand I found once a year works for me. This regular cleaning should also extend the life of the a/c. Where I am in Udon Thani the going rate to get a a/c fully cleaned is between 500 & 600 THB per unit. Maybe you could ask your landlord in Siem Reap about getting this done.
We only use A/C in the bedrooms at night. In the day time all doors & windows are open with insect screens closed & we run fans. What I do is freeze 2 bottles of water then tie them together with a piece of string & hang them over the back of the standing fan fan guard. As air gets sucked into the fan it gives up heat to the ice in the bottles & if the fan is blowing directly on me I can feel the air is cooler. As the heat from the air is being used to change the ice to water the water/ice mix in the bottles stays a 0 C till all the ice has changed to water & then I put them back in the freezer & get 2 new frozen bottles out.
Luckily it very cheap to get your aircon cleaned and serviced here ($5 to $10). We get it done twice a year as there is always a lot of dust in the air.
@@ForRielAnother thing is having the correct size A/C for the room & there are factors like insulation etc. I seen some say the rule of thumb for a standard apartment/condo or block wall house with roof insulation is 600 BTU per sq.m of floor area. In my experience though I found 750 BTU per sq.m is a better rule of thumb. So using standard size A/C’s. A 3m x 3m = 9 sq.m & I would go with a 7,000 BTU. A 3m x 4m with a 9,000 BTU. A 4m x 4m with a 12,000 BTU. A 4m x 5m with a 15,000 BTU. A 4m x 6m with a 18,000 BTU.
Hi Clare I'm also an Australian your videos are the most informative on Cambodia that I've seen. I am planning an exploratory visit to Siem Reap in August/September as a possibility for less expensive retirement living. Most airlines seem to want AUD 800 to 900 is their a less expensive airline or combination of via a third country
Good info about the 'mass' in the fridge/freezer. I live on Maui, and it can get pretty hot in my place in summer, no insulation in the roof, and my living room wall is facing west, so it gets full blast afternoon sun. No A/C. We had an earthquake quite a few years back, and the power was out for three days. Main rule: Do not open fridge, or freezer. My freezer was stuffed solid top to bottom with frozen mangoes, pitted, and cubed in plastic containers. When I opened it on day four, with the power back on, everything was still frozen solid.
Fantastic 😍 Mangos to the rescue!
Great video guys very informative for many expats 👌👍👏I’m really looking forward to the weekend NOT ha ha as it’s going to be 41 tomorrow 🥵PHEW
Have fun! Pool and Louie, is all you need.
Thank you for the great tips! 😊 I moved here in Feb and it was much cooler. I wondered if this was normal… gratified to know that I am doing all the tips you suggested. Still had a higher bill than expected last month and will probably be bigger this month but hoping for a break in the temperature.
Glad it was helpful! 🥰 Hopefully the rains will be here soon.
Superb video. Great practical tips, and the final reminder about keeping perspective is spot on.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😍
Cross breeze is a life saver. Always rent an apartment with windows facing more than one direction.
Also....look up. For whatever reason, many of these apartments have 3 meter high ceilings. That means far more area to cool when you turn on the AC compared with just 2m high ceilings.
The whole fan thing can't be understated. I read that fans use 1% the electricity of an aircon. A $10 fan literally pays for itself within a month.
"Oz study said heating and cooling constitutes 40% of your electricity bill"....I'd wager in a place like Cambodia that it is closer to 80%.
2 meters is like 6.5 feet. Lol. No ones doing that. 8 feet is minimum.
High ceilings are good for general cooling but when it gets to 40+ you need the air.
High ceiling is actually good because it allows for hot air move up and cooler move down so it creates some circulation. Especially if you use a fan.
@@GUITARTIME2024 Not really the point - add half a meter to both my numbers if it makes you feel more comfortable.
@@VittoShulman Not if you are looking to save money on AC use
This video is iconic. Love you Claire!
Awe so nice 😇
Stay cool babe! 😎
Very good information. Thanks for sharing. You're so right, Claire about the Cambodian living out in the villages. They have no option.😢
Yes, exactly 😥
Thank you Claire & Jeremy for those great tips, another super vlog👍.
Our pleasure! 😀
Wow what an incredibly informative video! What good and practical advice. I follow a few bloggers on You Tube but what makes yours the very best is that they are quick, clear, and consise. I hope you keep the exact same style and content as you currently do.
I have a personal request. In your next cost of living in Siem Reap video I would love to hear your take on tipping. Do you tip and when, and how much? Unfortunately being in the USA tipping has gotten out of control. What used to be primarily done only to waitstaff in restaurants has spread to everywhere. Many merchants try to make you feel guilty if you do not tip. Even some online merchants now include a box if you want to tip. That is outright ridiculous, but I am sure they have customers who do. Some of us are rebelling and wish we could be more like Australia.
Thanks again for providing such excellent videos!
We will be making a new Cost of living soon and will mention tips as well. Thanks for watching and commenting 😇
Great tips Claire!
Thanks so much! 😍
Thanks Claire, good advice. I’ve read putting tin foil up at the windows, shiny side out, can help but I haven’t tried it yet.
Glad it was helpful! Jeremy did that when he had a very sunny apartment and it worked well
great advice
Thank you 🙏😊
I love my AC. Just moved here 3 months ago. I live in hotel. I am cooking when outside. But I try some each day to adjust.
You cook outside?
@@Charlie-phlezkhe is saying outside he is hot
That is awesome! 🥰
Excellent information.
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
We usually stayed six months in hotels while we were in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia so we don't have to worry about electric bills. It's still very chill here in Minnesota around 10C. We'll be back in November to get away from the long and cold winter here. Cheers 🍷
Here in central NC we rarely see snow and sunny most days. Leave Minnicrapolis behind.
With a lovely 20 degrees and blue skies in Brisbane at the moment, best time to visit 😀
@@GUITARTIME2024I love North Carolina weather especially near the mountains. You get a nice winter season just enough to enjoy and then the rest of the months are just good warm weather.
@@imperialkhmer6146 you got it.
Very, very informative. I'm curious what my first ele. bill is going to be.
I've been running the fans a lot but if it is only 1 or 2 cents per kwh, I'm not worried.
Thanks for the info.
You have those windows on 3 sides which are great for cross breeze.....downside is that you are on the ground floor which maybe isn't the best as far as air flow (plus flood waters, scorpions, cobras coming in under the door gap heh heh)
You've lived in the kingdom for a while, surely it'll be similar to your other apartments? 😊
You and me both! We ran the Aircon 24/7 for a week😱
Excellent info thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful 😀
We’ve been in the Kingdom for a week and are now visiting SR for a couple of days. We ventured out to Preah Dak this morning in this extreme heat for some fried bananas and sugar palm cakes because of your and Jeremy’s video. I think it was worth it. The closest thing I can remember being in such heat is a Xmas we spent in Adelaide years ago.
That is awesome! We can remember some Christmases in Rocky being that hot as well.
Very interesting! I have gotten used to keeping my thermostat set at 26C in the bedroom!
Very cool! 😍 and you always have the fan for a extra boost.
Hi Claire. You’re right Seriously thinking to move out of the country next year to visit family or discover other countries. Thank you and enjoy your stay 😅
Most definitely of you can it's the best time to travel.
Thanks Claire - always appreciate your channel ! Enjoy the more moderate climes of Oz….BTW; pillowcase into the freezer, an hour before bedtime 👍🥶
Great idea!! 👍 Never thought of that 🤔
Great video as usual. Thank you. Another thing worth considering is the water at the residence. In the heat we have at the moment the cold water can be as hot as the hot water for much of the day and night depending on the location of the tanks. So, when inspecting the property, it may be an idea to run the cold tap for a while. Cheers.
Thanks for sharing. Yeah the cold water and be as hot as the hot water at the moment 💨💨
Good guidance ❤
Thank you!
One possible solution that could help it would be to use reflective window film, if available. It helps keep the house cool and adds some privacy.
Great idea, will look for some
Hi Claire, just moved here from Las Vegas so I thought I’d be somewhat acclimated to the heat. Ha! 😅 My 1 br apartment has a sliding glass door which separates the bedroom from the rest of the apartment. And I just ordered a pull-down shade to mount on the exterior of the west-facing balcony glass door, which you could fry an 🍳on! I’ve got one of those apartments with a digital electric meter at the entrance. I’m on track for a $120 bill, running AC 24/7 at 26C, so not too bad! P.S. The guy who says inverter technology is BS is full of it!
Welcome to the Kingdom. The power bill will level out after these hot months.
He was a little strange 🤔
@@ForRiel Thanks Claire! I’ve always wanted to thank you and Jeremy for the invaluable information you’ve provided during my extensive research for the best place to retire. Was originally headed to Chiang Mai but various factors led me here instead. You guys made an excellent video titled something like “Hey, why haven’t you moved here already? Here’s 7 reasons why!” that cinched the deal. BTW, your fellow Aussie David Granger and his staff at IPS are the absolute best! They found me a nice but inexpensive apartment on Taphul Rd. in less than half a day. If you ever host a meet-n-greet, I’ll definitely be there!
Hello there !! I’ll be coming to Siem Reap for a week in July hopefully cooler with the rain I live in south Florida so use to the heat 😅
It should be cooling down nicely by then.
Great tips. Thank you for your insight. Just moved to PP, and will use your advice.
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
I am in Prachuap khiri khan ,in the South of Thailand.Same situation here regarding heat,humidity..but not in the 40s.And luckily Electricity is reasonably cheap.So no issue running AC ect.
Thanks for watching! How much do you pay per kWh over there? Curious about the difference.
Great general tips Claire.
@@ForRiel0.13 to 0.15 cents US according to the ex rate. There are unscrupulous landlords here in LOS that cheat the renters also but people are getting wise to this and to this rip off.
I got what I considered a big bill , 3:16 last mthly bill.650 baht.Thats running bedroom AC,and lounge downstairs AC.I use a standing fan als in both cases.When that feels comfortable alone,off goes the AC..And I am in a large apartment.I think living alone helps.With a GF..pang maaaaak!😂..expensive.Just turned the AC off in the lounge as we speak.Thats about 17 US a mth.The one aspect in Cambodia I hate...operating with US dollars,and getting riel change...well not riel,as its never in your favour 😂.That and driving on the right side of the rd..I did it in the US yrs ago...you get used to it,But initially have to focus.
Electricity wise I pay 4 baht a unit
Some great tips. Lived in SR about 5 years, from rainy London (omg can't stand the heat right now!!!), recently moved into a house, the electric for us is 730 riel - a massive difference in cost from before. Our bill is around $200 but this includes several computers running all day for work. We do have fans, but they often get forgotten, because AC has remote control and fans don't!!!! :) Always love the videos... but where is the Aussie dude! Need more cameos.
Thanks, Jeremy runs everything behind the scenes. But he is working on several Vlogs for our other Channel For Riel Global which will be out when we get back to Cambodia.
Great info, thanks
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
Great video! You've given a lot of useful tips. I would add use the stove for quick meals only use a slow cooker (better than a rice cooker which gives off more heat) use a BBQ grill if you have an outdoor space Finally, take a cool shower before bed
All great tips. Unfortunately at the moment our cold water is very hot, but it still does help.
Friggin awesome video thank you
Thanks for watching!
Another great video. Well done guys
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
I took a vacation to Cambodia from April 8th and returned to the US on the 21st. I didn't mind the heat, though i didn't go out during the day. All the tips you gave are spot on though
That's for watching. This year has been the hottest for us. Usually at night it would cool off, but it was high 30s most nights.
Great info. Thank you. Throw a couple of wetted washcloths in the freezer and put them on head and neck when frozen. Relief!
Great tip! Maybe we need a few Cold suits made up.
@@ForRiel Yeah, the heat you guys have been experiencing is crazy. We need Sponge Bob sized cooling exo-suits for y'all!
Switch your aircon function to "dry" (dehumidifer). It's cheaper than the regular temp controlled aircon function.
@13:00 she mentioned that.
We do that now and then.
They say it can damage the motor, but that maybe a myth.
Good advice, thanks. Seems like I'll be arriving at the worst possible time, at least as far as the weather goes. 😂 Still can't wait though.
One question, where do you buy that Royal D you mentioned? I assume it would be sold in supermarkets, mini marts etc?
Yes, in supermarkets, mini marts etc.
@@lyme6channel773 Great, thankyou.
Any chemist or supermarket have them. Orange packet has sugar the white packet less sugar
Love the science Hack with the air con and fan brilliant. I’m taking notes. I love a bit of science.
It really works
There are ways to combat the heat in Cambodia. Plant more trees, don't live in concrete home, don't live in the wall to wall apartments with fewer windows, don't live in the city with high-rise buildings and a lot of concrete roads, and live near the coastal area or in farmland. Kampot and Koh Kong city are a good place to live.
Unfortunately that's impossible of 99% of the population 😕. Global climate change is going to be a huge problem for Billions of people. We do need to be making drastic changes now!
I run the air con on 27 with fan on quiet. It moves enough air. A ceiling fan is worse than useless if the ceilings aren’t insulated. It just pulls the hot air down and makes everything hotter. It really is stinking hot at present and I was grateful for a few short weeks in Australia! Another tip with cooking is an air fryer. They are fast and well insulated if you get a good one. A rice cooker is great for cooking curries. Just stick it outside to cook so the house doesn’t get even hotter.
Thanks for the tips 😀
We love our Airfryer as well ❤
Thanks for the tips about beating the heat. I wonder if a dehumidifier would also be a viable option. After doing some quick research I found a decent sized floor standing model for about $200 US. that you can buy in Cambodia. Dehumidifiers seem to use about half the electricity of an AC unit and the lower humidity would make fans more effective too.
That's a great idea. Yes the humidity is the real killer. 😫
OK... I ACTUALLY watched the commercials and must say I enjoy you much more commercial - free BUT will continue to watch the commercials [at least let them play through] to help support the channel... will be in Siem Reap April 30,,,, talk to you when you get home......
We get back mid May so a Downtown meet up is over due
Thank you for another very instructive video Claire.
On the subject of super expensive electricity: Are any apartment buildings or homes using solar panels for the Air Con?
Is solar a thing there ..esp with the Chinese tech advances in this area and their imports to Cambodia?
Also, those that own their own house could use a diesel generator to provide their power needs as diesel is much cheaper than main grid electricity.
I say that from experience as I own/operate a resort 100% off grid with diesel generators combined with Lithium batteries. This gives me a 60% generator / 40% battery usage most of the time (output varies depending on usage of swimming pool pumps; cool room; fan; mini fridges; kettles; etc.).
When only my wife and I are here and guests are not (Covid times) the ratio of generator to battery is 30% & 70%. So quite a saving when 50% of your power is free.
NOTE: 70% less 10% for cost of fuel to charge the batteries plus 10% to cover depreciation of batteries and generators.
Considering the power issues in the country I am wondering about the alternative energy industry in Cambodia ...subject for another video?
PS: one should do an audit on all equipment in the home requiring power. Example, is your kettle the most cost efficient manner to boil water?
Solar is strangely not widely used here. We are looking into Solar as an option for Air-conditioning during the day.
@@ForRiel Looking forward to your post on it one day. 🙂
Frudte tip ... freeze solid half a dozen 3lt bottles of water and put them below in the fridge. When they become liquid again repeat repeat repeat.
I live in an uninsulated van in Australia, i sleep on top of the bed for probably 6 months.
Cheers... Dwayne
Ooops fridge tip 😅
Great tip, thanks for sharing! You could have two sets of bottles so one set is always frozen :)
Good info thx. What about the medical there? Do the hospitals have aircon?
I know they do in PP and SR but unsure about smaller towns.
My electric went out many times , my last bill was 300.00 USD. I just moved to Da Nang,
We lived in HoiAn for a year and loved it. Only problem was the Visa 😪
One month later, has the heat broken? Thank you for your continuing very helpful videos. Are there higher elevation areas with decent amenities where expats can go and escape the heat?
It's humid but the temperature has dropped after the last major rainfall.
@@ForRiel Thanks. I did some research, using my new guru: CHATgpt! Apparently Cambodia is the SE nation least impacted by extreme heat events. So it's good to inquire and never make assumptions. Not even that Chatgpt gets it right all the time. Thanks again for your work!
May Room Maid always runs the Klitoranlage for me very cool i can even check from remote places
Hi tech coolness.
Really interesting. Many thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching!
Put ice in front of your fan. Unfortunately, I want to experience Khmer New Year in April.. thanks
Or spray your body with water.Evaporative cooling
Please do! We have been using a lot of ice only 500 Riel for a kg of drinking ice.
Growing up in Phoenix, this is ain't bad for us children of the desert. 113-116f is pretty average high in summer. Maybe I'll think different once I move to siem reap in Aug and taste that humidity..
The humidity is a huge issue 😐
This is why
High wet-bulb temperatures are dangerous because humans lose around 80% of heat through sweating, so when both humidity and air temperature are high it becomes harder to shed excess heat. Sweat evaporates very slowly, if at all, in very humid conditions.
Jeremy sweats a lot as he is a big unit and he takes this very seriously.
@@ForRiel Jesus... that's wild. I've never heard any of that. Had to even Google wet-bulb temperature. I most definitely will tread carefully and not be overly confident just because I'm used to high dry heat. Thanks for that 🙏
Good Video. My friends in Cambodia tell me daily how hot it’s been. Ouch
Very! They are expecting it to cool down when the rains arrive.
Gold adviseur , tanks Claire 😎
Thanks 🥰
I grew up in the Philippines and we practiced some of these. Excellent tips
We are hoping to get to the Philippines 🇵🇭 soon it looks beautiful 😍
Are solar panels, batteries, and power inverters a viable option?
We are currently looking into that option. Trying to find a good one in SR.
The water quality is pretty bad too. I use bottled water , even to rinse my mouth after brushing. Rinse rice , everything. Starting to smell a bit . In Pattaya. Hows it there?
We wash and clean our teeth with tap water but use the blue bottled water for everything else. Water smells OK, a little brown sometimes 😶
Great information, but I wonder if the rate of electricity, you mentioned, is the bottom price like if the rate is $.25 per kwh the bill will be $25.00 for 100 kwh. The reason being is that I live in Hawai'i and my "rate" is $.34 per kwh supposedly. My actual bottom line is $.80 per kwh, tho it varies from month to month, there have been some months that my cost was just over $1.00 per kwh. How so?
It starts with a $35 charge just to be a customer and other 5 extra charges raise the rate to the $.80, total dollar cost amount divided by kwh. Last month I used 112 kwh and the cost was $90.17.
I'm pretty sure that the $.25 rate that you have mentioned is the actual rate, but just trying to make sure. Mahalo and Aloha for the information.
There are no additional fees added onto the $0.25. It's just a flat rate per kwh used.
(Possibly the $0.25 already includes the other service charges, taxes etc)
@@cookietulis6252 Mahalo, thank you, for your reply. I was pretty sure it was the total cost, but when Claire mentioned that some folks may pay $300 per month, I wondered how could it be at $.25 per Kwh? It's 1200Kwh per mont or slightly over one Kwh every hour of the month and just over 10 times my consumption of 112 of Kwhs per month.
@@havaianuu Just continuously running a couple of inefficiently working aircons, I guess.
The highest electricity bill I have had in SR is around $60 for the month, but I am extremely frugal with the AC - usually just a couple of hours a day. I'm also happy to not be there right now, because I doubt I could manage without using it significantly more.
There are also some dodgy landlords who will pull all kinds of tricks like have tenants wired up to the neighbor's electricity, have some poor sucker pay for the communal lighting, pool filter etc. I read on one of the facebook groups about some guy complaining that his bill for the month was $800. Turns out he was paying for the apartment complex's lift, lol. You always want to be able to access the electric and water meters to ensure the landlords or neighbors aren't playing games.
@@cookietulis6252 Claire's info is extremely important, because if someone is unaware of electricity costs and is not used to hot weather on a limited budget will have his/hers retirement plans upended. So many vloggers talkinh about living in SE Asia for $1000 or less, if some bloke that can't handle hot and humid weather and finds himself with a $300 electricity bill and doesn't have a few bucks stashed away, he will be in deep trouble.
I live in Hawai'i, so I'm used to somewhat hot and humid weather, but not 40+ degrees with high humidity. I've been in over 40 degrees in Bahrain and Egypt, but those were dry 40's. O just woke up at 6 a.m. it's 21 degrees and I sleep with a folded comforter, like if I had two comforters and sleep with a tshirt and a flannel zip up shirt because I like to sleep and live in a warm environment. Like you I'm very frugal and I have an electricity measuring device that plugs into the outlet and any appliance that is a plugin I can monitor it's usage. It keeps a running count of actual usage, plus if I input the cost per Kwh also the total cost, the many hours the unit ran, high low voltage, etc.
That would be a nice and cheap tool to have, mine costs less than $10, to avoid scams by landlords, for a person can turn everything off in their apartment or house and check to see if the tool shows that there is still electricity being consumed.
Again thanks for your time and the sharing of your experience and knowledge. Aloha and Mahalo nui loa
Best thing is to check you aren't paying for other people's electricity is to flick the main circuit breaker for your unit and take down the meter counter reading. Take a weekend trip and see if the meter has changed.
Good content, thanks
Thanks for watching!
Great advise.
Thanks 😊 👍
The Dry function and fan is a very good tip.
do you have libraries there who have ac ,malls ?
There are malls in PP but not here. We have some Aircon cafes and working spaces, though.
Its because of the worst kind of el nino effect that happened in 2023, when el nino happens it means hotter and dryer conditions in SE Asia for the winter and the following spring. I hope this effect doesn't carry over all the way into summer, but I sometimes worry because the el nino of 2023 was very very big.
And now comes La Niña, looks like it'll be an active one
@@Charlie-phlezk Well for Cambodia La Nina means cooler wetter weathers with heavier longer monsoons. Pretty much the opposite effect of what we are suffering now.
I'm sure they said it will be a wet rainy season this year as well.b
If I may add onto the bit about ac temperature. I lived in Florida for awhile and the summers can get quite hot. Leaving the AC on when you are not home but turning the temp up to 80- 85f is a good way of saving money. If you turn it off it will use a lot of electricity to cool the room again. Then turn it back down to your desired temp.
I had a feeling you were not in Cambodia. You look even cooler than usual. ☮️
So 😎 I needed a cardie 🥶
Hi Claire do you hear much about people taping into others electric, how did they stop it?
Not anymore, extremely rare. Mostly high electricity bills are from poorly maintained aircons and building positions.
I lived in Phnom Penh for nine years. Never had aircon. Here's my tip: get an apartment on the second or third floor on the corner. This way, you can open windows on both sides of the apartment and get a crossbreeze. I did this for several years and used only fans. I never had a problem with the heat. If you get an apartment in the middle of the block, you will suffer or have very expensive electric bills.
Great tips 👌. We had a corner unit in PP but our unit always seemed to be hit with sun. The cross breeze made up for it.
I'm going to buy cooling vests, tees, and hats here in the US to take. Also, cooling towels. These can be frozen in the fridge freezer.
Yes, I think anything like that is useful if you are intending to be here through the hot season.
There's some contention about if ceiling fans are all they are cracked up to be, or if they just blow the warm air that is hovering around the ceiling down to ground level and actually *heat up* the room. I've only ever had a ceiling fan in one house/apartment, so am far from an expert, but I did also notice this.
We have tried this and it seems to work. It may push the warmer air down but also creates a nice breeze.
Are there some village or city in mountain with cooler weather?
Yes but they are remote and very difficult places for foreigners to live.
@@ForRiel We would have to found a new town, thinking about the future :)
one major point that you have not mentioned is heat stroke. in is a big issue for western people who do not come from a warm climate. 50 degrees in the jungle at 100% humidity is a real hazard. it even feels like river water is to hot to cool off in.
We did mention water and Royal D. Unsure if you have heard of Wet Bulb temperature it's a real problem in high humidity places.
Claire, have you thought about buying a house or villa? IPS says there are 4 ways to do it. I don’t know if I’m comfortable with any of them.
Not something we would consider. It's too much of an investment with too little control.
@@ForRiel good to know. It don’t like land that isn’t freehold.
Stay Cool Jeremy & Clair🙂❤👍
😎 🆒️ 😎 we are good at the moment.
The fan with AC is a good smart thing..
It does actually work well
I just moved to Laos and it's been 39-41 degrees most days this first month of renting, kind of dreading seeing my first bill which I'll see in a few days. I am lucky and have a ceiling fan in the living room but no fan in the bedroom, I have been able to feel pretty ok running my AC at 28 in the day but need it around 25 in the fanless bedroom to sleep at night, I think I'm going to buy a floor fan this week to fix it
Floor fans with aircon is the best we think as you can direct the air better.
thanks
You're welcome! 😇
Hi , just spent the last 2 weeks in Cambodia, though that I could handle the 40+, because that is common where I live in Australia, but no the days heated up earlier in Cambodia. I survived by hibernating during the day with Cambodia lager and only going out at night. Love Cambodia.
We lived in Rocky forest of our lives and it gets hot but not as humid. Yeah, avoiding the sun is key.
Don’t like heat but must experience Khmer New Year… will come to Siem Reap in mid April 2025…
KNY is insane. Mostly local people which makes it even more special.
I think most of the air conditioning units are second hand imports in SR. In Thailand, my bill was never past $50 despite the rates being similar. I would run it 24\7. Last year the temperatures in Thailand were up in the 40s.
Yes, it costs a lot in Cambodia. I have seen lots of new AC units in boxes in stores, but the older ones in established apartments might not be very good quality.
Correct. Hottest I have experienced in Asia, since 1979. My electricity usage will just about double this month. The best solution, in order to keep power cost down, might be to use very high efficiency thermal insulation added to one's house, and then use high-efficiency ACs. And, choose one room in the house, which is well insulated, and keep the temperature in that room at about 21 degrees C. And...stay in that room during daylight hours. Don't come out until about 3AM, and then return to the room about about 7:30AM. No problem, and no worries!
We just got ours and it was $120 so double the amount. Not that bad as we used the aircon 24/7
I can't stand the heat nor the AC so I only visit SE Asia even though I am tempted to retire there for lower costs!!
That will be a huge problem for you, but a fan might be enough for you most of the time.
38-39C, feel like 46-47C everyday in PP.
The humidity is the killer.
Another tip? If the landlord allows a couple hook screws on the outside of the window(s), one could hang matchstick roll up blinds or the cheaper version the split bamboo type of roll up blinds, they will keep the sunlight/heat of ever reaching the interior of the rooms.
This would be a lot cheaper option than the film and possibly even more insulating.
Very good recommendation 👍
We are actually going to but up some blinds outside when we get back.
Great advice thank you, just a thought, would it be more efficient to leave the ac on at say 26 all day in a small room than turning it off every time you go out for a while. Cheers.
Just saying, if I go out for 4 and switch the ac off it may cost more to re-cool the room.
Starting and stopping an AC compressor uses more energy but hard to say what’s the breakeven point. If I’m out for an hour or two, I wouldn’t bother. 4 hours, it’s probably worth it.
Yes, exactly 💯
It's okay! Straya is same nah?
Hell no! Way hotter in the Kingdom!
Thanks for the valuable info. I arrived in Feb and it was much cooler. I was wondering if this heat was normal. Already had extremely high electric bill and looking at ways to lower it.
Not even close.....41 degrees in Australia is relatively pleasant. Dry heat, so if you hang out in the shade the temperatures are comfortable. Throw in SE Asian humidity and there is no escaping the heat in some place like Cambodia at the same temperature....better to pay attention to the whole "real feel/feels like".
Additionally most houses in Oz are a lot better insulated, so you can open everything up at night time and close up for most of the day (windows, blinds, curtains etc), and the temperatures inside will stay comfortable. As soon as you close all of the windows, doors, blinds in Cambodia, it will be sauna-like temperatures within minutes unless you turn on the AC.
49% humidity, all good!
Chiang Mai, Thailand. My electronic bill was just $175. The highest it has ever been in the 7 years I've lived here. It was double compared to last month.
We are looking to head to Chiang Mai for a week or two later in the year.
This would be great videos to share 😊🎉
J aime beaucoup vos commentaires vous ets très professionnelles vous êtes l amie des khmers ❤❤❤
Thanks so much 🙏 💓
Before driving around on my motorbike, I will spray my t-shirt with water. It will greatly cool you off for 30-45 minutes.
We are usually soaking in sweat before we hop on the bike 🥵