Living in VIETNAM VS CAMBODIA & Why I Prefer Cambodia

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I lived in Vietnam for 2 years, and I've lived in Cambodia now for a year and 3 months. Being an expat in both these countries is great, but each country offers different things. Vietnam is cheaper to live, it has better infrastructure, domestic travel is better in Vietnam, it's healthcare is superior, not to mention the deliciousness of Vietnamese food. Despite all that, I personally prefer living in Cambodia.
In this video I'll tell you why. I'll also share with you the positives and negatives of both countries. We'll compare the cost of living in both Vietnam and Cambodia, the people, the size, living in Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh, how safe it is, even the internet.
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I currently live in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and I am constantly exploring and traveling the country and other parts of the world. I've lived abroad with my partner in crime Sara for over 8 years (Vietnam, China, Ecuador, Cambodia). We are expats 4 life.
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0:00 All the kids are SOBs
1:47 A little background
2:52 A little discretion
3:25 Cost of living
5:13 The local food
5:51 Travel opportunities
6:15 Healthcare
6:30 Population density
7:12 Noise pollution
7:46 The people
8:52 Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh
9:35 Transportation
9:48 English levels
10:24 Heart warming factor
11:20 The pollution
11:42 Crime
12:00 The Internet
12:29 TLDW (Too Long Didn't Watch)

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@HughFox-wi8rn 3 ай бұрын

Vietnam does NOT have a retirement visa. Cambodia has an easy to obtain retirement visa compared to Thailand. End of story!

@stevek343 Ай бұрын

So the easiest place to stay long term would be Cambodia without jumping all those visa crap hoops like Thailand you say??

@HughFox-wi8rn Ай бұрын

@@stevek343 sorry for the late reply. I have been in Siem Reap Cambodia on a retirement visa for eight years and never had to deal with the Cambodian government directly. Travel agencies handle all the paperwork for you. I would recommend Easy Travel based on my personal experiences. I lived in Thailand for eight years and dreaded the 90 day visa requirement which can now be done online but not always according to one friend. Thailand is very honest about their views änd their motto is good guys in and bad guys out. BUT who is good or bad can be rather arbitrary.

@stevek343 11 күн бұрын

@@HughFox-wi8rn so Cambodia is a whole lot easier and cheaper than to retire compared to Thailand?

@spotvideo4413 10 күн бұрын

@@HughFox-wi8rn Hi, delighted to find your post. I keep reading that the Cambodia Retirement Visa is for one year and can be repeated one one more year ...cannot find any further info further than that. You have managed, so IT can be permanently be repeated ...every year? Could you clarify? I would love to discuss more and happy to provide email . cheers, John

@malambutbunny200 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm agree regarding the traits of Cambodian. I'm a Filipino, but I consider that Khmer people are more friendlier, hospitable, and sweet rather than Filipinos.

@ZaoLin-eu4jb Жыл бұрын

I don't think so..

@Insane_ForJesus 2 ай бұрын

@@ZaoLin-eu4jbI think so

@PeteNasia Ай бұрын

I know so

@DilinMoon 28 күн бұрын

True

@ellebleisch6853 20 күн бұрын

Lol

@blahblah-qx4uk 4 ай бұрын

I've traveled to Vietnam a few times and want to go back and see more of the country. Very diverse and the food is great. But after each trip I come back to Cambodia and breathe a sigh of relief. Cambodia is just more relaxed especially out of the big city. But I am sure there are chill places to live in Vietnam if you get out of the big cities.

@Agentofkaos6808 Жыл бұрын

Ryan you and for Riel is awesome. Love both of your video, it warmth my hearts.

@durian2193 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I do what I can do support your channel - like, share etc. keep doing what you are doing, so entertaining and informative.

@golfaddict9 28 күн бұрын

Stumbled upon your video so thought I'd give it a watch. I don't have a dog in this fight but would like to offer feedback based on several observations. You'd primarily lived in Ho Chi Minh City VN for 2 years, but when you discuss the differences, you say Vietnam rather than HCMC. That's akin to someone living in New York City then using that experience as indicative of the United States as a whole or say someplace like Toronto as representative of Canada. I understand you're aiming to produce meaningful content, so it would likely be more precise and genuine to say the comparison is between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh, rather than Vietnam and Cambodia.

@shaunpierce4174 Жыл бұрын

Eleven years ago I took part in a charity cycle ride across Vietnam and Cambodia. It never dawned on me at the time but after hearing your comparison of the friendliness of the people from both countries it actually made me realise how much more friendly the Cambodian people were, I'm still n touch with the guy we had as our guide in Cambodia and he was/is such a genuinely pleasant guy. I also found Cambodia as a whole to be a much more pleasant experience and I'd definitely prefer to go there again over Vietnam.

@Dayz3O6 Жыл бұрын

@@PATThaiA people obsessing with power and money is in every countries but what separate is a core identity like that of the Buddhist religion in Cam compared that to Viet which is a communist state centralizing around the gov.

@jerryle379 Жыл бұрын

@@Dayz3O6 lmao vietnamese are ancestor wordship mix with Confucius - daoism - Buddhist maybe learn about our culture before saying stuff like this 😂

@sazji Жыл бұрын

@@jerryle379 Good point. And also Communism in Vietnam isn't something that old (not like in PRC) and central control of the economy ended in 1986. So it's really more socialist than communist at this point. I just got back from Vietnam and Cambodia and I must say I found people to be lovely in both countries. I was mainly in the south, and people there did tell me it was different in the north. But until I go and meet those people too, I really can't judge.

@jerryle379 Жыл бұрын

@@sazji the difference are HCM and our other leader ( Le Duan ) never adapt Chinese culture revolution. Hence we keep our culture better 😅 heck even up north during the war people still celeb Christmas, people still go to temple and pray for they son - husband out in the battle . Being communist doesn't mean we are the same with china or Soviet style of rule. Just like democracy , doesn't mean all democracy nation are the same

@Travel_TravelVlog 11 ай бұрын

I think Vietnamese people are more business-oriented. During the French Indochina, they prefered to employ Vietnamese civil servants cus they thought Cambodians were too laid-back. 🤔 To compare with Europe : English v Italians. In my humble opinion.😊

@pitponyexpress Жыл бұрын

Great comparison. Love both cities! Enjoying your videos, they're right up my straße! 👍

@JoonPo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your comparison. I remember chatting with you while you got stuck in the hotel during your quarantine days in Cambodia. Glad you're still here in my home country.

@kimpham5508 Жыл бұрын

I’m Vietnamese and I totally agree with you. Thanks for the comparisons.

@champaputih4568 Жыл бұрын

Vietnam is far better than Cambodia in economy and cost of living.

@Spmcc82 Жыл бұрын

Mình xem video nhưng k hiểu gì ạ bann có thể tóm tắt giúp mình với

@musicful7036 Жыл бұрын

@@Spmcc82 Noi chung la video này noi VN o nhiem moi truong, nguoi dong duc, on ao. Ở VN con người chay theo tiền bac nhiều, còn nguoi Campuchia họ tinh cảm và thân thiên hơn. Tóm lại, video này nói lên sụ thật chứ ko có gì là quá đáng cả. Người Vietnam nên thừa nhận và chấp nhận sự phê bình.

@bantumlum666 10 ай бұрын

@@musicful7036 vậy thì anh ấy nên đến thăm Đà Nẵng, Cần Thơ để ít on ào hơn 😂

@kietcaoanh9917 5 ай бұрын

@@Spmcc82 tóm lại anh này nói người Việt Nam có vẻ hỗn xược hung hăng trong giao tiếp, thậm chí thích đụng tay đụng chân nhiều hành động hung hăng giang hồ.... nhưng được cái nhạy bén trong kinh doanh buôn bán cắt cổ người khác

@nostalgic_blue Ай бұрын

This is my first video to research about moving to Cambodia. Your description of the locals sounds ideal. I will check your other videos, thank you!

@dimitar297 18 күн бұрын

Cambodia is near Myanmar, another great travel destination.

@pAuL-nb2ud Жыл бұрын

Awesome video man // and I appreciate the humor ❤

@alanfoster7082 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Love what you are saying about Cambodia.

@davidaldrich2154 Жыл бұрын

Good morning, I agree with your assessment of most vloggers, personally I want to see the neighborhoods, have a great day

@theone-timershockeyshow4286 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Love your stuff! Anyway you could do a video on the Olympic mall area? Heard there was a lot building going up interested on hearing your take!

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

Sure thing. I'll go check it out.

@KhmerMinnesnowta Жыл бұрын

We're still hopping around between Thailand, Camboland, and Vietland for now even with our Khmer K-visa to live there permanently. We never thought of returning to the Kingdom bcuz of our past experiences but we've returned to visit the country for the last 10 years. There's always an option in life with pros & cons no matter where we live. We kinda like this expression "You can't change the past but you can look to a brighter future. What does not kill me, makes me stronger" We're leaving tomorrow to the Kingdom. Be kind, be cool, and don't comb your hair!

@guitrich Жыл бұрын

Have a safe trip brother. I miss the homeland too.

@KhmerMinnesnowta Жыл бұрын

@@guitrich Thank you brother!

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

Safe travels!

@reachbothpanha6494 Жыл бұрын

Cambodia food and vegetable and fruit and meat no chemicals or same farm can be use with small amount of farm mostly we not use chemicals you can find out , healthy is important than price, you can find out about our original fruit and vegetable is nature plant in farm so Cambodia rice no chemicals we can get number 1 in the world. i see you mention about city you can come to rural area at farm house how Cambodia plant without use chemicals how hard to plant thanks you 💗

@mixtereE 28 күн бұрын

Thanks Ryan, you provide here some much needed perspective I haven't been able to find elsewhere. A lot of people say what they like so much about the kingdom is the Cambodian people. Keep up the good work

@michaelnichols7007 10 ай бұрын

Your videos are very informative and entertaining. Could you show more of Sarah in them please? Thanks in advance.

@user-rl3iv2jk9q 5 күн бұрын

Dear Sir ~ Thank you very much for your fine presentation , because it is informative , valuable , and humorous . Commendations .

@binyanlumagnettradingltd5938 Жыл бұрын

I visited Cambodia and Vietnam 14 years ago. I had exactly same feelings like yours about these two countries, Vietnam is much more money driven, people are much more kind and calm from Cambodia. I grown up in China , I feel Vietnam is more like China in a lot of ways. maybe that’s also why less attractive to me.

@Travel_TravelVlog 11 ай бұрын

I feel the same in Europe about England v Italy 😊

@sadethlee9309 5 ай бұрын

I think it’s because Vietnamese people were originally from china.

@dongle4271 3 ай бұрын

@@sadethlee9309Ngu!

@Rose-qz2mn Ай бұрын

@@sadethlee9309 you are wrong, We are not orginally china

@minhbui7243 17 күн бұрын

Do a research or at least read a book about the history of Vietnam b4 making this statement.

@Arvin3904 Жыл бұрын

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@sazji Жыл бұрын

Having studied some Khmer and Vietnamese, I would say the differing abilities to pronounce English are not so much because of tones per se, but of consonant clusters. More specifically, Khmer has lots and lots of consonant clusters, some of which can even be challenging for English speakers. Vietnamese has pretty much none, and that’s where Vietnamese speakers run into difficulty in pronouncing English. (The ancestor language of Vietnamese almost certainly had them, and even Vietnamese had some not too long ago, but as those went away, they tended to be replaced by tones.) So for speakers of a language that has words like “suesdey,” “tmeuy,” “chmaa,” “chkae,” “kchey,” etc., English words like “spine,” “cranks” etc. aren’t particularly challenging. (Consonant clusters on the ends of words are hard for both peoples though…Vietnamese will usually pronounce “best” like “bet,” while Khmer speakers will say “beh” since “s” gets pronounced “h” in final position and to heck with the “t”. Also final stops (p, t, k) in both languages tend to be glottalized or unreleased, so a word like “let’s” or “picks” is really hard. English speakers learning their languages tend to do the opposite, and pronounce funny “explosions“ at the ends of words. :-) More than you ever thought you needed to know..😅

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. I find this stuff really interesting.

@ChrisKirtley Жыл бұрын

I used to teach in Hong Kong. Their English pronunciation is terrible, despite 150 years of colonisation. Yet mainland Chinese are much better. I guess it's related to the Cantonese sounds. Even in Singapore, the Cantonese are easily spotted by their English pronunciation.

@sazji Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisKirtley I think there is an important difference to remember if we are comparing mainland China with Hong Kong or Singapore. In Hong Kong and Singapore, English has been there for so long that people have more or less come up with their own version of it. It goes way beyond pronunciation; they have their own expressions and grammatical quirks as well. In mainland China, which hasn't been a colony (at least not most of it), they are starting from scratch and rather than learning from locals who have a particular local type of speech, they are learning how much more "official" English.

@oukrojano7390 Жыл бұрын

Thank you that you like living Cambodia. Yes, we Cambodian is still keep traditional it is very important for us.

@junosaxon4370 Жыл бұрын

I loved Cambodia when I went there. The people are very friendly.

@oukrojano7390 Жыл бұрын

@@junosaxon4370 thank you

@MoodyBabbles Жыл бұрын

People be comparing Combodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippinese. You cant deny that Southeat asia defintely have the friendliest people and have the most livable countries 😊

@1dog915 Жыл бұрын

True!

@sazji Жыл бұрын

I've been back for one day and miss it already. ❤️

@BrianBaileyedtech 6 ай бұрын

Add in Indonesia and Malaysia as well. I was stuck in Malaysia at the beginning of the Pandemic (by choice - it could have been Vietnam) and stayed 6 months - the people are truly awesome there. Same with Indonesia. I also loved Vietnam but am in Cambodia now for my third visit and this time I really thought about staying - especially Kampot, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.

@sharomprum6242 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for telling us ❤❤❤

@lukus-alexeileonard2678 4 күн бұрын

So interesting. I spent several weeks in and out of HcMc and it’s just wild. Skipped Cambodia for Malaysia but regret it. Cambodia seems to have better English and the girls I’ve met online from Cambodia seem genuinely nicer than Vietnamese. And I’ve definitely made friends and dated in Vietnam but the way you describe it seems actuate. I can’t wait to check out Cambodia next trip.

@user-ut4ly4xk1p 2 ай бұрын

Hello!! I LUV U!! What a GREAT performance - I giggled thru the entire vlog - luv ur style! I'll be back!! ....Yes, "Boyish charm" is evident!!!😋Great job!

@chseaston Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and I believe very accurate.

@GeeksThroughoutTime 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, and greetings from BC! For someone (my spouse) with incredibly bad knees, what country, or what city, would you say would be easier to get around? I'm not necessarily asking which ones have better sidewalks, more like which ones have easier transportation and assistance for physical disabilities.

@itchyfeetonthecheap Ай бұрын

I think tuktuks make Cambodia quite accessible. They can pick you up anywhere and can access roads that cars can't. Vietnam may have more wheelchair ramps, and stuff like that though. I'm not really sure.

@amyyates8273 Жыл бұрын

This was really interesting to me because I’ve only ever been to Siem Reap and Hanoi. Those are like apples and oranges vs. Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City. Or is it? I guess I’ll have to go back and sample all the cities!

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

Definitely different. For traveling I think Siem Reap and Hanoi are better, but for living maybe Phnom Penh and HCMC.

@jamestemple9878 Жыл бұрын

Hi you're very funny and great information I'm just back from Cambodia and agree with you to the point that I'm folding my business and heading back soon would be great to catch up over a beer whennim back in Phnom Penh ! To chew somemore cud ! James T

@JWnFlorida 6 ай бұрын

Great video

@mengleang Жыл бұрын

Cambodian people are too nice that make you feel guilty in the heart if you try to take advantage of them.

@momratha Жыл бұрын

Cambodia is too kind and other country taking advantage of it.

@khmerdetours6123 8 ай бұрын

great video, after 20 years of living in Cambodia its been a real pleasure, folks here are awesome, i have also lived in thailand and vietnam, but Cambodia is very special for me and very easy to live..

@healingnarcissism_ 7 ай бұрын

are there stray animals everywhere?

@jimfalcone8376 Жыл бұрын

Man you absolutely nailed this - my thoughts exactly. Vietnam maybe better for a month of travel but not to live.

@LionelBellec-yb7wr 27 күн бұрын

I worked 3 months in Ho Chi Minh (at 100m from the Cathedral) and had a beautiful modern studio (in Tao Diem- District 2), it was one of the biggest disappointments out of 56 years of travels: traffic, no sidewalks (destroyed, cars parked on it, employees of supermarkets screaming instead of speaking with which other, 4 hours drive to so the 120km to the nearest beach, people not smily, and I ate better viet food abroad!). I resigned my contract. I live in Cambodia now for more than a year and I will stay here.

@stevetiengviet 25 күн бұрын

You must have been there before 2011, the road to Vung Tau now only takes about 1.75 hours.

@mrgingerman6020 11 күн бұрын

Vung Tau is shit, the beaches are terrible

@stevetiengviet 9 күн бұрын

@@mrgingerman6020 that has nothing to do with your statement about the 4 hrs travel.

@davidaldrich2154 Жыл бұрын

Hello Ryan, I was just thinking after looking at Phnom Penh on Google maps ( on my phone) I'm really curious what the neighborhoods around the Olympic Stadium look like

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

The area just east of the stadium is packed with motorbike stores, as seen in this classic vart: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ethpdbSCttKthYU.html

@davidaldrich2154 Жыл бұрын

@@itchyfeetonthecheap Yes, I remember watching that video previously. I am going to be wailing a larger bike for road trips. Thank you

@KenOnaMission 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for video, How the amount of English speakers in both countries??

@spinalcrackerbox Жыл бұрын

Used to visit Vietnam quite a bit but the long-term visa is just so much easier to get in 🇰🇭 and I moved here in 2019. It's been a great choice.

@healingnarcissism_ 7 ай бұрын

wow say more

@ashp5648 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video my friend. I recently spent 2 weeks in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand and wondering why I came back to the UK in November! I found PP initially to be a bit rough around the edges and dirty, dusty streets but I also visited other areas and found people were genuine and happy that you are visiting their country. I think I'm going to live in all 3 countries for 12 months each then I can make my own mind up but found your video to be really useful.

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

That's the best idea. Let me know what you think in 3 years.

@johnlozauskas778 11 ай бұрын

@Ash P - I agree and i'm right behind you as I need to get my daughter through 3 more years of High School but I will be taking working vacations in the coming years to see what's what. Please keep us posted.

@mayoau8518 4 ай бұрын

I'm Vietnamese, I actually don't want to advertise for my country because I want them to learn and feel for themselves. But in Vietnam, if you want to find a place to relax, swim, surf, be peaceful but still crowded and have many amusement parks, modern streets, fresh air and good health care, then I think Danang will be the place you can direct me. As a Vietnamese, I find Danang completely different from crowded or peaceful cities but it has everything. Try it out, have a nice day

@hopfrogg9599 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the symmetry. I get 150mbs down and 100 up with a ping of 9ms here in Thailand. How are the speeds in Cambodia?

@VietnamSteve 29 күн бұрын

1000mbps up 1000mbps down home internet $20 month.

@danwilliams8695 24 күн бұрын

Great commentary

@giahuyy8707 Жыл бұрын

i'm from vn, after watching your comparison video, i totally agree with you, i don't know why people from my country are only concerned about money, they evaluate a person through how much money this one can make. It's hurt, but i need to be straight the reality that the moral is getting worse and worse.😢

@d.c.3534 Жыл бұрын

There are pros and cons to it and being driven to accumulate wealth is nothing to be ashamed of. Without that drive, Vietnam may not have developed as fast as it has. I visited Vietnam 10 years ago and I see videos of the places I visited now and I'm in awe of how fast it's developed. As the country continues to grow and the wealth gap closes, the mentality you mentioned may lessen. I hope Vietnam and Cambodia can strengthen trade and tourism with one another.

@tinhhoangvan9327 Жыл бұрын

Không có động lực kiếm tiền, thì đất nước sẽ không phát triển

@rainenguyen3349 Жыл бұрын

There are pros and cons. Have you watched the movie the Wolf of Wall street? The US itself is driven by greeds. If the people are poor, the country is poor. If the country is poor, it cannot defend itself against others. Do you want a weak country or a strong country?

@kenstubbs6878 Жыл бұрын

I lived in Vietnam from 2016 to 2020 i'm in no rush to go back if ever.Cambodia is better for me at the moment in Thailand leave for PP Cambodia on 17th November.

@healingnarcissism_ 7 ай бұрын

how is it?

@mybull5142 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the insights very helpful, i'm a wheelchair user, is Cambodia is good / accessible for wheelchair ?

@bababo5248 Жыл бұрын

Nope not at all

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

There is at least 1 expat that I have seen living in Phnom Penh and in a wheelchair, but it would be difficult for sure. The key would be finding a tuktuk driver that can fit the chair and would be willing to help if you were going to a place that isn't wheelchair accessible, which is most of Cambodia.

@chhunheranhbill3575 Ай бұрын

This dude is such a persona 😆 Loving it

@searly8496 Жыл бұрын

🤣😂😅 Instigator, j/k! we know you just want to attract some comments that's all and you nailed it . But as always, you're just hilarious!

@toto4192 11 ай бұрын

Hi Ryan, I was born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, currently living in Toronto, Ontario Canada. I have not been back to Cambodian since 2008 I will visit Cambodia in future. 👋

@itchyfeetonthecheap 11 ай бұрын

Definitely come and see how your home country is doing. I think you'll be surprised how much has changed.

@cambodianpleasuresquad1753 Жыл бұрын

if you like a fast paced more westernised life style i think vietnam is the way to go. vietnamese tend to adopt more east asian and western ways of thinking and living. if you like a more slow paced and conservative life style, then cambodia is for you. despite developing cambodians tend to preserve the traditions and way of life of the ancestors. vietnamese aspire to be more like korea or europe whilst cambodians just want to be cambodian. just look at the fashion, media and architecture in both countries to see what the populace of both nations aspire to be.

@musicful7036 Жыл бұрын

WELL SAID !

@shadowblitzo123 Жыл бұрын

wrong. Campodians aspire to be like Thais.

@cambodianpleasuresquad1753 Жыл бұрын

@@shadowblitzo123 vietnamese are austro asiatic+tai kradai + han chinese. dong son was austro asiatic hence why the trung sisters were matriarchal like other austro asiatic groups in the past. first monarch of khmers was a queen. the khasi austro asiatic people in india are still matriachaal

@shadowblitzo123 Жыл бұрын

@@cambodianpleasuresquad1753 🤣🤣🤣 where did that come from? Im talking about how cams imitate thai culture in every aspect. Cams want to be thais.

@cambodianpleasuresquad1753 Жыл бұрын

@@shadowblitzo123 no way jose

@yaboobayyaboobay8191 5 ай бұрын

What's that site you use for air quality comparison? Handy dandy

@UnclePhillyMyAss Жыл бұрын

Cambodia was better 10 years ago when it was developing but Raw still. They werent knocking buildings down every other day for empty condos and tourists wanted to speed through there and not stay leaving the true gens of the City to people who spend time to find a place. We also had lakeside of course. Its so much improved in terms of a modern city but now full of Cafe Amazon/KFC etc etc and loads of up their own arse English teachers (not all of course) Shame but good to see the Khmer youth having a chance to make something of themselves now. I find Vietnam FAR more beautiful in a classical sense as you say but the real beauty of Cambodia reveals itself over time. Vietnam far more cut throat also, agreed

@bornfree8487 Жыл бұрын

Good insights. The Cambodia of 20 years ago oozed so much more charm. As soon as the big malls arrived a change occurred

@sunlim3221 5 ай бұрын

I would like to live in Cambodia when I retire .we left Cambodia in 1979 after living in the refugees camps for two years.we got accepted to come to America in 1981.Spent most of our lives in the USA now.we make good money but we worked too hard 😁

@metalguru5226 Жыл бұрын

I loved my 2 years livin' the life in Cambodia. Never been to Vietnam, but I've spent years living in even-more-densely-populated Philippines, and I totally agree about space and huge positive difference in less over-populated countries like Cambodia and Laos.

@zackeriahreyes4987 Жыл бұрын

@biffsboozetours9952 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love Cambodia

@chandarithnhem85 28 күн бұрын

Thanks you for loving to live in Cambodia 🇰🇭 , I am Cambodian and Canadian Citizenship I've been living in Canada 🇨🇦 over 35 years until now , I miss my Country Cambodia I really like your vedio showing about Cambodia daily life ❤😊😊

@dougm3037 Жыл бұрын

Only been to Cambodia once a decade or two ago. Preferred Siem Reap as a city but was only there for a few days. Spent a lot more time in HCMC over the years. Agree the air pollution is bad especially in winter. It can also be noisy and congested. I stayed in district 7 last time where it is a lot more laid back. Love using Grab bikes in Vietnam. Cheap and reliable. Found the tuks tuks could be a rip off in Phnom Penh. Found a retailer that sold cheap bottles of Scotch though. I should check out Cambodia again after such a long break. Vietnam has many things going for it but I wouldn't hurt doing a side trip to Cambodia.

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

Cambodia has changed so much in the past decade. Tuktuks will over charge you still, but now you can use Grab for them... So much cheaper and easier.

@andrewphang3676 Жыл бұрын

@@itchyfeetonthecheap me and my cousin would be able to get 20 minute rides in passapps from his house to aeon mall went over there in the summer. I think passapp is way cheaper than tuktuk, also thanks for the video i really enjoyed it.

@sazji Жыл бұрын

@@itchyfeetonthecheap One thing a friend pointed out to me is that Grab has made it a bit harder on the traditional tuktuk drivers, many of whom are older and have never really learned to read maps. They're being displaced quickly.

@bush-b5330 2 ай бұрын

A decade or 2!! ago🤔 sorry but it has to be one or the other😵‍💫 the difference between a single decade and two decades is 10 years you know🧐

@golaglanman860 25 күн бұрын

I lived in Vietnam for 17 years and moved to Cambodia 7 years ago. I realy like Vietnamese people, but I love the Khmers.

@jin22079 Жыл бұрын

Cambodia is small country with big heart ❤

@teddytan938 5 ай бұрын

funny guy. subscribed!

@joolsd1 25 күн бұрын

I've lived in both Vietnam for 6 years and in Cambodia on and off for 20 years. Vietnam is great but living and working there at the end of the day just ground me down with the constant noise, pollution, heavy traffic and sheer amount of people. I was glad to leave. Cambodia is my second home. I fell in love with the place. The people are generally lovely and helpful. Phnom Penh is manageable and you can get across the city from one side to the other in an hour or two. The traffic is easy, and mostly not crazy. Its a great place to have a base. I lived with locals and rented my own apartments for many years. It's a cheap place to live that doesn't stretch your budget. I would just add that there is a dark side to Phnom Penh. Human trafficking is still prevalent, many poor Cambodians have little regard for life. There are slums, and robberies. The seedy side of Phnom Penh can be sickening and you'll see many sad people caught up in this that litter the streets. Drugs are also prevalent in PP. But having said all that it is easy to live a very fulfilling wonderful life in my favorite country ever and I for one will certainly be returning there soon to live a free life without all the BS there is in my home land England.

@dovygoodguy1296 3 ай бұрын

What would you say in terms of comparing Ho Chi Minh City versus Da Nang or other Vietnamese cities??

@itchyfeetonthecheap 3 ай бұрын

I'd say Da Nang is probably the most liveable city in Vietnam, but I haven't lived there, so I'm not the best person to answer that question.

@randomme4406 Жыл бұрын

As a Cambodian, I like Vietnamese food and cheap rent

@michaelwatson6617 5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@BrianBaileyedtech 6 ай бұрын

Just stumbled across this and I happen to be in Cambodia right now after being in Vietnam back in September. I have been to both countries multiple times and I would have to agree with you. I love Vietnam, more to see, a little cheaper, better food etc.....BUT, I prefer Cambodia because it is less crowded and overall just a little more relaxed. The people are awesome in both but Cambodians win overall - some of the nicest, kind, funny and humble people I have ever met - tied with the Indonesians and Malaysians imho.

@stephanguitar9778 2 ай бұрын

The only place I've been that is more friendly than Cambodia is Java in Indonesia, however its more difficult to do things and the food is not quiet as good. Just been to both places on my current tour. Hanoi next.

@christineyoung4349 5 ай бұрын

Everyone says Cambodian are heart warmer to foreigners. It’s true, it’s sad that they do get a lot of hater from we the neighbor country.

@AMan-jg8rf 9 күн бұрын

Damn this guy was hard to watch. Some good info. Vietnam has a lot more to offer that’s on the whole. Both worth a visit but I would pick Vietnam to live over Cambodia any day!

@bananapatch9118 Жыл бұрын

We are cool weather lovers so I guess the only city we considered for long term might be Dalat. Any cool weather cities in Cambodia ? Thx !

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say "cool"... Cool for SEA? Maybe the capital of Mondulkiri, but it's not even a city really.

@keatkimheng Жыл бұрын

Thank for your speech

@michaeldietrich852 2 ай бұрын

Totally agree with your findings. Who might be less charming than the Vietnamese? (Chinese?). Cambodians are sooo much nicer. And yes, the food in C. sucks. Nice clip, but why do u have to include all those clowneries (especially at the beginning). Man, we are adults ....

@gregoriopuro 4 ай бұрын

Hey Ryan.. are there Vietnamese restaurants operated by Vietnamese in Phenom Pen ?

@itchyfeetonthecheap 4 ай бұрын

I'm sure there are, but I don't know which ones. My old pho place definitely was, but it closed down.

@antonskapik5873 Жыл бұрын

I want to hear story about this cap from Slovakia! (Hi by Slovak, currently living/leaving Thailand)

@francisnoel2124 7 ай бұрын

thanks dude

@ampiciline 17 күн бұрын

can we do option- trading ( USA brokage like fidelity ) from these countries?? is it allowed? any internet restriction ? can we log in in our bank account in USA

@armunro Жыл бұрын

Shark bit the cable; that invoked my asthma! Great excuse. Love visiting Vietnam but the overcrowding is overwhelming. Mind you the countryside is much less crowded.

@GibbyHaynes-oy2ku 11 күн бұрын

Living in HCMC Vs Phnom Penh would be a better title.

@HoaVu-ge7tp Жыл бұрын

A little curious, how about the people from Vietnam, and can you distinguish the girl or the people come from 2 country with each other. Anyway, i feel what you need in Cambodia can find in small city of Vietnam ( somewhere around Hanoi or HCMC )

@sereytepysarun9404 Жыл бұрын

I only differentiate those 2 countries by their accents

@HoaVu-ge7tp Жыл бұрын

@@sereytepysarun9404 which sound listen better, any recommend xD?

@sereytepysarun9404 Жыл бұрын

@@HoaVu-ge7tp it's not because I'm Cambodian and I take side. Cambodian accent is softer than Vietnamese accent.

@HoaVu-ge7tp Жыл бұрын

@@sereytepysarun9404 aww thank you so much 🥺🤲❤️

@shadowblitzo123 Жыл бұрын

@@sereytepysarun9404 lol, cambo is the most unaesthetically pleasing language to listen to. Thai sounds better than cam. Cam is soft? Dreamer. It sounds like someone gargling.

@clintoncollier Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@itchyfeetonthecheap Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mikemcneil5647 4 ай бұрын

It's the vibe.

@nguyenthanhchungnguyen9850 Жыл бұрын

Thực sự du lịch là ngành thúc đầy nền kinh tế ! Nhưng bền vững nhất vẫn là nông nghiệp phát triiên công nghiệp hiện đại

@stevencaseymiller8376 5 ай бұрын

Just found your channel and subscribed. I enjoyed this video, and your face is pretty symmetrical. However, I do wish your glabella line was centered and your left eye didn't droop ever so slightly.

@itchyfeetonthecheap 5 ай бұрын

When I hit 100,000 subscribers I'll get all that fixed.

@Creees Жыл бұрын

Its not really Cambodia vs Vietnam, it is Phnom Penh vs Ho Chi Minh City. Would like to know more about Cambodian cities to live in like Siem Reap or Kep. I am considering those cities. I lived in another city in Vietnam and myself and every other exper strongly (hated) Ho Chi Minh city. We had the love you had for Phnom Penh

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

Yes, I wish I could offer more information about that. I'd really love to try living in Da Nang, Da Lat would be amazing, even Can Tho.

@ChrisKirtley Жыл бұрын

@@itchyfeetonthecheap I explored living in Da Nang, or better Hoi An. It was nice and obviously a very happening area. I loved drinking Bia Hoi and seeing all the cultural stuff.

@sazji Жыл бұрын

Yes that's a good point. And Saigon is a huge, busy place; I think to be comfortable there you'd really need to have your comfortable "refuge" to retreat to at the end of the day. Phnom Penh is much less dense, and more laid back. In Vietnam there's a big difference between Saigon and places like the Mekong Delta or Da Lat, where people are much more laid back. They can afford to be!

@owen3937 11 ай бұрын

@@itchyfeetonthecheap Which country is cheaper?

@mayoau8518 4 ай бұрын

@@itchyfeetonthecheap I'm Vietnamese, I actually don't want to advertise for my country because I want them to learn and feel for themselves. But in Vietnam, if you want to find a place to relax, swim, surf, be peaceful but still crowded and have many amusement parks, modern streets, fresh air and good health care, then I think Danang will be the place you can direct me. As a Vietnamese, I find Danang completely different from crowded or peaceful cities but it has everything. Try it out, have a nice day

@Steverita132 Жыл бұрын

Ok...I subscribed,,, because you're funny (remind me if my son) and because I'm Canadian eh! I'm regretfully living in Tonga, yes, Tonga, it's a long story. Me and my girlfriend are wanting to move to Cambodia, open a Burger bar. Any advice

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

Find a good beef connection. The beef here isn't very good. Better to import it from Australia or even India.

@rafski-travels-1984 10 ай бұрын

@@itchyfeetonthecheap: I disagree, Cambodian beef is really good I used to cook with it in Siem Reap. The Australian beef is frozen and tastes bland. Cows in Cambodia are grass fed, you can get Buffalo and cows meat in Cambodia. Learn to speak Khmer to communicate better with locals.

@user-wj8bf6je2u 9 ай бұрын

You are right that how I see it too

@10ambeer58 Жыл бұрын

Amen bro! Cambodia rocks!

@heythave Жыл бұрын

Guys, there’s a billion dollars lottery jackpot here in the states. If I win, I’ll give every Khmer university graduate a Tesla. I’ll do a trade in program for tuk tuks and motorcycle for people to get an electric one. Of course, we gotta get solar panels and battery pack centers going for car and bike supercharging. Gotta get solar going. There’s plenty of sun. Tesla battery packs back up power in Australia. They could use it in Cambodia.

@jeffkravitz9109 20 күн бұрын

Are there electricity black outs often in PP?

@itchyfeetonthecheap 20 күн бұрын

Not that often. I live in a building that has a generator, so I don't even notice if there is, but I'm sure it still happens every once in a while.

@meilynntan6010 Жыл бұрын

you make a good choice ! teaching in cambodia is relax , you don't receive any pression . cambodians students they are docile ,obedient and discipline . teaching in cambodia is like taking vacance forever

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

Yes. I don't teach, but my partner does, and she says Cambodians are great students. Eager to learn, respectful, and most of the time hardworking.

@pietromora2297 10 ай бұрын

I lived in Vietnam for nearly two years and they were far more aggressive and arrogant than people think. I mean don't get me wrong I had great friends and they were very relaxed and comfortable with me. Although honestly it was just a struggle the odd time going around. Cambodia I can't really comment about living, Although the only ladies I,ve ever thought about marriage with were kmer. That was when I stayed Thailand and they were working in that country. Kmer ladies simply amazing and I love their style and nature so blissful and pleasant to be around compared to Thai, Lao, and especially Vietnamese ladies. Anyway just my opinion I don't say it's right or wrong seeya mate cheers 👍

@HauTran-sunfromsouth 5 ай бұрын

I have no comment if you think Kmer lady is great & beautiful, I think they’re beautiful as well & their traditional cultures is stunning, beautiful ❤❤❤ But you say Vietnamese ppl is arrogant & aggressive lolz 😅😅😅 US, West (white in general), Black, Muslim is most arrogant & most aggressive people!! Mexico & South America is high crimes, arrogant as well because their environments growing is affect by criminals, shootings, guns, cartels, drugs & street gangs!! And you dare saying Vietnamese is arrogant & aggressive, nice try!!

@thoeukdavit5076 19 күн бұрын

You will never Disappointed, if you can accept the fact that they sill care much about their family, but they alos care about yours as well.

@pietromora2297 19 күн бұрын

@thoeukdavit5076 oh yeah you are 100% right, I didn't say all ladies. Some were great although my experiences of being with a Vietnamese lady were limited. Compared to Thai, or Lao. Like I said they are mostly very gracious and generally very welcoming, I been to my friends homes and their families were absolutely amazing. Although honestly they were all about attitude and me being the right fit for their daughter. Which is admirable, but in western Society we usually are never judged or questioned on who we want to be with, look it's all about status and we probably won't be able to lt ourselves be put in that situation. Cheers

@neonboy99 4 ай бұрын

Its easy as more Khmers speak English than the Vietnamese. If you are an American, Cambodia is even better as there is no currency fluctuations for you.

@dubagentselekions8221 Жыл бұрын

I never been in Asia. I relocating next year as an English teacher, I love Cambodia and can speak some Khmer though Vietnam has higher salary range. I just don't know which to choose...

@kenji5073 Жыл бұрын

I suggest you should go to Vietnam if money is your priority and then switch to Cambodia when you earned enough

@samproximax1790 12 күн бұрын

Haha good sense of humor

@lifevlog1548 Жыл бұрын

You make cries and proud 😢♥️

@clintoncollier Ай бұрын

Thanks. I come PP April 8th, I'm a dancer. Wondering if there's any social dance clubs or Salsa nights or ballroom events, if you have any info I'd appreciate, thanks.

@itchyfeetonthecheap Ай бұрын

Check the Belgium Tavern facebook.com/share/ZFgzybQ3pRssKQBK/?mibextid=qi2Omg

@darkdrift0r124 Жыл бұрын

is the internet of cambodia stable?

@itchyfeetonthecheap Жыл бұрын

I've never had a problem.

@patrickgagne8795 5 күн бұрын

Lmao, you’re hilarious man. I’m a Canadian that moved to the US little over 5 years ago looking for a better life. Lived in Beverly Hills, Austin TX and currently in Stillwater Oklahoma. LA is brutal, Austin was worse and Oklahoma is actually pretty cool but North America has somewhat lost their sh!t on every level. Politics, inflation and the constant media pressure from every direction. I’m pretty over it and considering SE Asia but thinking of taking the 3-4 month nomad route. Has anyone does this? If so, you digging it?