The $5 Challenge in Phnom Penh - Cost of Living in Cambodia

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  • Опубліковано 1 лют 2025

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  • @KhmerMinnesnowta
    @KhmerMinnesnowta Рік тому +34

    Playground across from Wat Phnom brought me back a lot of memories back to the early 60s as my parent brought us to play there all the time. The fruit bats on the trees were also there then with some wild monkeys playing around. Your exercise at the riverfront is killing me as I'm watching you. PP City was so peaceful then before the civil war started in 1970 with a few cars and a lot of mopeds and bicycles. I had to leave the country after surviving the genocide in late 1979 but most of my family members did not survive. I've returned to visit the country every year for the last ten years since my retirement and I agreed with you the US has become very expensive to live. I'll return in a few months to see my only surviving sister who still lives there. Thanks for sharing this to the world about Cambodia as the country has changed so much since I left. Happy travels and stay safe from Minnesota!

    • @SecondLifeTravels1
      @SecondLifeTravels1  Рік тому +4

      Thanks so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed my video!

    • @toto4192
      @toto4192 Рік тому +4

      @@SecondLifeTravels1Hi friend, I am from Canada I enjoy your nice videos. I miss my home country a lot and I will visit Cambodia again. 👋

    • @mrrlaiphoneshop789
      @mrrlaiphoneshop789 Рік тому +1

      ❤️❤️❤️🇰🇭😘❤️🙏🥺

  • @markbigelow2608
    @markbigelow2608 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Next time i go to PP i'll check out the wat and market. The banh mi are 2500(65 cents) in siem reap but the bread is average and the fillers less than yours but its tasty and affordable for all..

  • @Scythe_of_Vyse
    @Scythe_of_Vyse Рік тому +39

    Hey I would like to appreciate your adventure in Cambodia to show other people out there that Cambodia is a country that is affordable for majority of people/tourist. Thanks for visiting and stay safe.

  • @cecilwampler8733
    @cecilwampler8733 Рік тому +8

    I live in Siem Reap, but I rarely get to Phnom Penh. I enjoy the videos. This country is very affordable.

  • @mariacarvajal5933
    @mariacarvajal5933 Рік тому +12

    Definitely, I’m thinking of Cambodia for retirement. I LOVE Cambodia. That’s a great video.

  • @HRGolden-yc4vp
    @HRGolden-yc4vp 2 місяці тому +1

    Welcome to Cambodia ❤❤🙏🌹. thank you for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

  • @MarkGillard-g1x
    @MarkGillard-g1x 4 місяці тому +1

    Really great. Thanks. Helpful as I’ve just arrived in PP.

  • @yethchhay3509
    @yethchhay3509 Рік тому +1

    So great to see you enjoying yourself.

  • @chamnansamnang
    @chamnansamnang Рік тому +3

    As Cambodian people, we kindly welcome you with a warm heart

  • @SupetGoCambodia
    @SupetGoCambodia Рік тому +1

    That is very nice , video. I am Cambodian and I live in Phnom Penh. Hope you come back again someday 🙏

  • @dfmcarstereo
    @dfmcarstereo Рік тому +1

    I wish I could have met you to chat I love this area have been here for 3 weeks but I’m leaving for home Oct 2. Thank you for your videos I just discovered them today

  • @dfmcarstereo
    @dfmcarstereo Рік тому +1

    Watched the video on the seafood restaurant and I’m heading there now. Look so good

  • @Kosalsom
    @Kosalsom Рік тому +1

    Thank for sharing, love from Cambodia 🇰🇭

  • @owlscoffeecats
    @owlscoffeecats Рік тому +1

    Not looking for spiders 🕷️ 😂. What a beautiful tour!!! You have the best videos for Cambodia!!! Thank you for these 🎉

  • @Bongleang963
    @Bongleang963 Рік тому +61

    Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭 ❤

  • @sovannkh7107
    @sovannkh7107 Рік тому +3

    I really enjoy watching your videos alot thank for sharing 👍

  • @SkyBi-y2z
    @SkyBi-y2z Рік тому +2

    Thank you for visiting review about my country I love your videos ❤🎉

  • @yarina478
    @yarina478 Рік тому +2

    welcome to cambodia🙏🙏🙏🇰🇭 Thank you for visit our country❤❤❤ 🙏🙏🙏

  • @M.jackcat
    @M.jackcat Рік тому +5

    Good for you brother. Then me as a Cambodian I can spend as $3 a day or some factory worker some can't be spending up to $3 a day. Good challenge ❤️❤️ ( subscribed 😆)

  • @basil8760
    @basil8760 6 місяців тому

    Central Market looks loke A LOT of fun.🥰 Delicious fried rice n sandwich.😋 Enjoyed it.💕Ty for sharing subscribed.

  • @brosdakhun
    @brosdakhun Рік тому +2

    Thank bong for helping Share about us.

  • @Dreaminman11
    @Dreaminman11 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice video, I subscribed to your channel.

  • @ponhagn
    @ponhagn Рік тому +4

    Thank you for describing the life of Cambodia, I thank you.

  • @kitchenkh
    @kitchenkh Рік тому +2

    Nice, welcome everyone to Cambodia and test delicious Khmer Food ❤ Keep safe😊

  • @sreyrothweaner2052
    @sreyrothweaner2052 Рік тому +1

    We just got back from Cambodia last week and I admired you for well managed your money through out the day. They changed me $1.25 per coconut 😂 and I am Cambodian. Anyway great video and thanks you for visiting Cambodia. It was fun for us too. Now I want to go back to do that $5 challenge haha

  • @alanlovebeer7952
    @alanlovebeer7952 Рік тому +5

    Hi Sir, new to yr channel..jt to compare living standard in Cambodia vs SG where I belong....$5 USD r jt enough for breakfast plus a small bottle of water seen in yr blog... period... really envy yr life style there👍😲🙏

  • @SranKhin-dc3rn
    @SranKhin-dc3rn Рік тому +2

    That's very wisely enjoying your time and money 🤑 in the beautiful ❤️ city there, thanks for advice.

    • @SranKhin-dc3rn
      @SranKhin-dc3rn Рік тому

      Bro, live your dreams and enjoy yourself with the giving moment 😜 It doesn't matter where you're living in as long as you called your home 🏠. Wishing you staying happy, healthy and safe 😜😜👍

    • @SranKhin-dc3rn
      @SranKhin-dc3rn Рік тому +1

      Thanks you for your feedback ☺️ stay safe.

  • @runbora5818
    @runbora5818 Рік тому +1

    Welcome brother! And welcome your second home!.❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @leangtech5941
    @leangtech5941 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice video 👍👍👍🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭

  • @rouravy6916
    @rouravy6916 Рік тому +10

    អរគុណដែលជួយគាំទ្រប្រទេសខ្ញុំ🇰🇭

  • @PHNOMPENHWALK
    @PHNOMPENHWALK Рік тому +1

    I enjoy watching your video, thank you for sharing excellent visit and nice video.

  • @ChanRattana1
    @ChanRattana1 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for visit our country ❤

  • @tony-go-code
    @tony-go-code Рік тому +1

    Thanks for showing Phnom Penh. Welcome to Cambodia.

  • @soeunsophea5170
    @soeunsophea5170 Рік тому +1

    Great video ❤❤❤

  • @someng2100
    @someng2100 Рік тому +1

    The best video sir

  • @sopheakchhay77
    @sopheakchhay77 Місяць тому +1

    New subscriber!! Gonna follow your journey! I live in the U.S but definitely want to move out of here and go live in Cambodia! Tired of the rat race and everything so darn expensive! Not just that but homeless is everywhere and drug user! Its getting out of control in the U.S! Im from Seattle Wa and I hate it out here!

  • @darait9733
    @darait9733 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for visiting my country !!

  • @Upnaroung2923
    @Upnaroung2923 Рік тому +1

    Welcome Mister 🙏

  • @reanzenzen
    @reanzenzen Рік тому +1

    keep up the good work!

  • @gregoriopuro
    @gregoriopuro Рік тому +1

    Hey Eric.. how long is the Promenade along the river . For walking ?

    • @SecondLifeTravels1
      @SecondLifeTravels1  Рік тому

      Over a kilometer.

    • @gregoriopuro
      @gregoriopuro Рік тому +1

      @@SecondLifeTravels1 wow.. thanks.. that was a quick reply... Watching your Grocery shopping episode now 😄

    • @gregoriopuro
      @gregoriopuro Рік тому

      I thought that piece of ginger looked exceptional... lol

  • @maayaa3921
    @maayaa3921 Рік тому +1

    Amazing video

  • @showrealestate3316
    @showrealestate3316 Рік тому +1

    Very Nice of your for viewing,this video

  • @bellaleap8995
    @bellaleap8995 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for visiting our country

  • @unknown-user1.0
    @unknown-user1.0 Рік тому +1

    What a relaxing video to watch after work !! Also, have you seen any hornbills there at Wat Phnom ? I had seen few of those flying around before.

    • @SecondLifeTravels1
      @SecondLifeTravels1  Рік тому +1

      Oh yes, they fly all over old town.,including Wat Phnom.

    • @unknown-user1.0
      @unknown-user1.0 Рік тому +1

      @@SecondLifeTravels1 seeing wild animals were cool but also sad at the same time because it must be a reason why they flew all the way from forest to city

  • @ld6117
    @ld6117 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for visiting my country ❤❤.

  • @cartikujo6230
    @cartikujo6230 Рік тому

    Watching this video is pretty relaxing and feels like im actually wandering around with you

  • @r.y.s.1906
    @r.y.s.1906 Рік тому +1

    Very nice tour of Phnom Penh. Love your video.❤

  • @hengworkonline8361
    @hengworkonline8361 Рік тому +2

    So cool brother ❤❤

  • @chhornthou1905
    @chhornthou1905 Рік тому +1

    Thank and safe trip all the way u go.❤

  • @sosokhey8713
    @sosokhey8713 Рік тому +1

    Thank you uncle 🇰🇭🙏❤️❤️❤️

  • @ramatkhmat
    @ramatkhmat Рік тому +1

    Hello, my new friend, welcome to Cambodia, good luck💙❤️👍👌🤝👌🔔👍

  • @h.vannak168
    @h.vannak168 Рік тому +1

    Welcome to phnom penh brother ❤

  • @saroth369
    @saroth369 Рік тому +1

    I love your life in Cambodia ♥️🇰🇭 warm welcome and enjoy your time

    • @SecondLifeTravels1
      @SecondLifeTravels1  Рік тому +1

      Ohhh yeah! You're totally right - no way a typical blue-collar Cambodian is spending $5 every day on entertainment!

    • @saroth369
      @saroth369 Рік тому +1

      @@SecondLifeTravels1 yes please more vdo

    • @SecondLifeTravels1
      @SecondLifeTravels1  Рік тому +1

      @@saroth369 Will do!

  • @svakh5240
    @svakh5240 Рік тому +6

    The Cambodia people we love you❤️🥰

  • @KhGamming-f8g
    @KhGamming-f8g Рік тому +1

    Thanks for visiting to Cambodia my country

  • @Thornfc-b9z
    @Thornfc-b9z Рік тому +1

    I love you and welcome to Cambodia ❤

  • @sinsaroeun8460
    @sinsaroeun8460 Рік тому +1

    You're amazing guy .

  • @LHab-uy6th
    @LHab-uy6th Рік тому +1

    Very good video

  • @loemlyvideo
    @loemlyvideo Рік тому +1

    hello everyone Thank you for coming to my country❤❤

  • @Ty_Samoun_Youtube_Official44
    @Ty_Samoun_Youtube_Official44 Рік тому +1

    Hi,brother!❤

  • @vichetsmilly1295
    @vichetsmilly1295 Рік тому +1

    I used to drink coffee in area of Wat Phnom and it’s taste really good you should try it out.

  • @himhenghab1780
    @himhenghab1780 Рік тому

    Ty for making me feel my country is a very great place

  • @NeathsRuralLife
    @NeathsRuralLife Рік тому +5

    Cambodia is small but has a huge heart ❤️

  • @lindemann-Life-Coach
    @lindemann-Life-Coach 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for your good explanation. Sounds good. How long would you stay in Phnom Penh?

  • @ramatkhmat
    @ramatkhmat Рік тому +1

    Hello, welcome to Cambodia, good luck💗

  • @KIM-SANG168
    @KIM-SANG168 Рік тому +3

    Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

  • @CheaKimlen-f2r
    @CheaKimlen-f2r Рік тому

    Thanks from Cambodia ❤

  • @vannda-fanofficial9538
    @vannda-fanofficial9538 Рік тому +1

    I recommend Siem Reap Province brother 🎉❤😊

  • @khomlay3491
    @khomlay3491 Місяць тому +1

    I think you are right America is expensive. I live in Los Angeles California. Rent food’s everything is pricey here

  • @Mr_Leu
    @Mr_Leu Рік тому +1

    Great vlog brothers

  • @hengeap2637
    @hengeap2637 Рік тому +1

    thanks for love Cambodia ❤❤

  • @ben12476
    @ben12476 Рік тому +1

    Hey i think you should put tags in the description i think it would help your views

  • @สมชายใหญ่เสมอ-ฝ2ฤ

    Sorry sir.Its off subject but is it best to fly to Phnom phemb for a Retirement visa.Dont matter if ya don't know but keep seeing different YT saying do do that.Brilliant Chanel.subbed.🙏🌎💯☸️🕉️

    • @SecondLifeTravels1
      @SecondLifeTravels1  7 місяців тому

      You fly in, get a standard visa, and then apply for retirement visa inside Cambo.

  • @sophatKong
    @sophatKong Рік тому +1

    I like your video

  • @kimhengchoeurn
    @kimhengchoeurn Рік тому +1

    🎉 sir, can you go chothes shopping?

  • @KhemMara-xi2tv
    @KhemMara-xi2tv 2 місяці тому

    Welcome to Cambodia🙏 ❤

  • @SenkaOfficial
    @SenkaOfficial Рік тому +2

    If you are visiting Cambodia, I can give you 1 advice make friends with local people thing will change completely once you have friends.

  • @TiNo-no8ic
    @TiNo-no8ic Рік тому +1

    Good challenge

  • @hengteng
    @hengteng 8 місяців тому +1

    very nice

  • @farmercambodia-t3p
    @farmercambodia-t3p Рік тому +1

    welcome to Cambodia brother

  • @dansecor8753
    @dansecor8753 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm planning to spend a considerable amount of time working in Phnom Penh very soon. Are cellphones cheap there and to get a local service plan or should I unlock the google pixel 7 I have now in the States with T-Mobile and use that with a local service plan instead? Thanks to anyone who can help with the info - -cheers!

    • @SecondLifeTravels1
      @SecondLifeTravels1  9 місяців тому

      I buy 30GB for $5 per month. Mobile service prices are shockingly cheap here. Always have a fully-unlocked phone. If yours isn't unlocked from the factory, I'd consider a new phone.

    • @dansecor8753
      @dansecor8753 9 місяців тому

      @@SecondLifeTravels1 Thanks for that, sounds good. Great videos, btw 👍

  • @GeneralDeFrance
    @GeneralDeFrance Рік тому +2

    Ok i agree you need to know the good cheap places before going around PP..
    I DID EXACTLY THE SAME JOURNEY AROUND PP , EVEN EVERY DAY AS I WAS LIVING IN PP ...
    EVEN GOT A FEW FRUITS FOR FREE...BUT THERE IS SOMETHING ELSE TO ADD...
    WHATCH OUT WITH YOUR TELEPHONE...5 TIMES IN 10 YEARS , I GOT MY TELEPHONE STOLLEN ALONG THE RIVERSIDE
    KIDS ARE LIKE MAGICIANS AND CAN DO IT SO EASILY...
    EVEN IF YOU ARE VERY CAREFULL , IT'S LIKE MAGIC...YOUR PHONE WILL VANISH...
    ADVICE : NEVER GO ALONG THE RIVER WITH PHONE, TABLET, OR TOO MUCH MONEY ON YOURSELF... AND ENJOY !

  • @kduymeahgpes413
    @kduymeahgpes413 Рік тому +1

    Enjoy your life❤

  • @scifistorybook
    @scifistorybook 16 днів тому +1

    8:51 "... like you're just in a park". Err, you ARE in a park. LOL

  • @MUSICKHMERBOY
    @MUSICKHMERBOY Рік тому +2

    7:06 សូមអ្នកលក់តូចធំរក្សាតម្លៃជាតិ រក្សាតម្លៃជាតិជាខ្មែរ រក្សាតម្លៃខ្លួននឹងរក្សាតម្លៃការលក់ដូរអោយដូចដើម ខ្ញុំបញ្ចេញមតិអោយបានដឹងដល់ជនបរទេសនឹងជនជាតិខ្មែរមួយចំនួន🤎💜💙💚💛🧡❤️

  • @shhshshsh142
    @shhshshsh142 Рік тому +1

    Love you ♥️

  • @LifeisParadise1
    @LifeisParadise1 Рік тому +1

    so good

  • @cathyalwine3776
    @cathyalwine3776 Рік тому +2

    Liking this video😍

  • @khkhkhkh1975
    @khkhkhkh1975 Рік тому +1

    អរគុណ❤❤

  • @sokhengvlogkh
    @sokhengvlogkh Рік тому +1

    Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭 brother

  • @OpPjpdjh
    @OpPjpdjh Рік тому +1

    ស្រលាញ់❤❤

  • @vourwin3166
    @vourwin3166 Рік тому +1

    Welcome to Cambodia💖🇰🇭

  • @tysueng3226
    @tysueng3226 Рік тому +1

    សួរស្ដីបង❤️🇰🇭🇰🇭

  • @Phone-ov8ek
    @Phone-ov8ek Рік тому +1

    Cambodia Thank you 😍❤️

  • @BangTaoBeach
    @BangTaoBeach Рік тому +6

    Do you spend more money in PP than you did in Thailand? Alcohol in Thailand is much more expensive. Electric is less in Thailand, but in the last year or so my electric bill is up 40% and I use the same amount of energy. Still my electric bill is around 1,000 baht. Six years ago it was 500 baht. I'm in Mexico now and electric and beer is very cheap. But, I'm going to go to Cambodia for a year in August. I like their one year multiple entry visa program. The USD is down over 10% to the MX Peso because of sleepy Joe and his border policy. My Mexican neighbor works for a US company and gets paid in dollars, he is getting killed. I can absorb it, my kids are grown up. He has a wife, two children and it affects him more.

    • @SecondLifeTravels1
      @SecondLifeTravels1  Рік тому +2

      Yeah, definitely paying more here. Was paying less than the $.30 per unit than I am now for electricity. Also, a decent condo is more than Bangkok by a long shot. On top of that, all manufactured goods are REALLY expensive here, because they're all imported and taxed, whereas Thailand makes almost everything, from microwaves to cars, soquite a bit cheaper. Cars cost much, much more here, electronics about 25% more, and motorcycles are much more expensive. Was looking at buying a new PCX here in Cambo, it they were $4,000, as opposed to 84,000 baht in Thailand.
      Yeah, things are expensive here.

    • @BangTaoBeach
      @BangTaoBeach Рік тому +1

      @@SecondLifeTravels1 Bummer! I am moving there because I'm on a 6 month tourist visa in Mexico and I have to leave for a week or two to another country every 6 months. Those trips cost me around $2K plus each trip minimum, so $4K plus every 12 months. To get a residence visa here you need a monthly income of $2,700 a month coming in. My income is $2,500 a month. So I think although Cambodia is more expensive, in the long run I think I will spend the same amount or less in a year and not have to jump on a plane to El Salvador or Belize or Costa Rica, etc...All of these places have become very expensive. I went to El Salvador 4 months ago and I spent $3K in total and I was not living it up. I can't stay in hostels, even when I was young I didn't like them. Travel throughout SE Asia is a lot less expensive than Central America and more convenient. Most trips out of Puerto Vallarta stop in Mexico city for hours. It's a pain in the A$$

  • @PRODARA-g4l
    @PRODARA-g4l Рік тому +1

    Thanks you bro revenue Cambodia ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @POEURY01
    @POEURY01 Рік тому +1

    Good job

  • @BongBarang-y9z
    @BongBarang-y9z Рік тому

    នៅកម្ពុជាស្អាតណាស់❤❤🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭

  • @mengseptember5385
    @mengseptember5385 Рік тому +2

    Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭

  • @chanansingle7441
    @chanansingle7441 Рік тому +1

    អរគុណ💖🥰🥰