$1,000 a month in Cambodia is more than enough. My expenses is only $750 a month.

The high heat and humidity must tire a person out, even if they have to have the AC running 24/7.....Phnom Penh must be relatively wonderful for retirement compared to Saigon or Bangkok that are probably as bad as New York City, even if Siem Reap is much better and relaxing for retirement. Especially for people of our generation who are looking for a relaxed, quiet retirement life.

Cambodia is a little like thailand was +20 years ago (infrastructure and cost of living etc )..and many expats are going there because of thailand visa rules and high prices in thailand.

I found my 16 years of on and off contracts in Saudi Arabia invaluable when visiting Thailand. The pork was amazing 😍😂🎉.

Been here for 10 years and love it. Cheers from Kampot

I think you should change visa agents James. I don’t pay for express services and have gotten the last three 1 year ER visa extensions for $290 in 7-9 days. We pay 730 riel/18 cents per kilowatt hour. We have a water well. I compared the raw rate of electricity where I come from. It was 7.5 cents per kilowatt-hour but after taxes and many fees it was over 25 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Sounds like a good life you had over there. -- I'm 74 and running out of time now - still in the US and unhappy with the ridiculous inflation ! -- Nice to know there are places like SR that prices are so reasonable. The Philippines is a much better option than Thailand ! - Maybe - better than Cambodia for some ? Many live there for $1000/mo. and less ! -- Not sure ''why'' you haven't given the Philippines a try now that your retired ? -- A tourist visa is enough for a trial run over there ? - - - Appreciate your efforts here. 🙏

After 10 years of visiting Cambodia as a tourist, I’ve made the decision to TRY living in Seam Reap long term , Starting next week, Peter,

Thanks for your story James .

Excellent. Many thanks

Thanks, James. I like your program (show). Maybe we will visit SE Asia sometime.

Good video mate, however, I disagree Thailand being more expensive, it depends a lot on your choices. Happy to hear that Cambodia is a good option though. I live in a small house in a good location in Nong Khai for 6,000 baht a month ($167), bills with aircon most of the day about 2000 baht ($56), multiple entry retirement visa with agent 29,000 baht ($806) first year, then 12,000 baht ($334), food very cheap from 50-60 baht (~$1.5) a meal and up, small bottle of beer in the bar from 60 baht up ($1.6), 35-40 baht ($1.1) in supermarket. Reporting is every 90 days and can be done online, no need to go to immigration. I am in Nong Khai I could, if I want to go Laos and then I don't need reporting for another 90 days.

How reliable is the electrical power grid system in Cambodia when there is constant high demand because of the heavy heat and humidity? The US and Canada always face brownouts because of very high demand on the grid system both in the summer and very cold times of the winter. So the system must get even more critical in a place like Cambodia!

Dear James: I will be arriving in Siem Reap on April 30th... I have booked 5 days in an "apartment-hotel" in Siem Reap while I find my "home".... in a village 10-20 minutes outside of the city proper... I hope I can contact you when I arrive and would like to take you to dinner... Can't wait to load up and GO!

I'm hoping to move to Cambodia in the not too distant future. And I have found your videos very informative. I'm curious what you did for a living all of those years that allowed you to travel to so many different countries. Thanks for the information, I'll be looking forward to your next videos. Jim Hynes

G'day mate , Everything you have said is accurate about deciding to move to Cambodia ! As well as trying all places to see where you like best , chat to as many as possible to get different views to help you decide my visa cost $290 in Phnom Penh very simple process, and great with multi entries, so easy , any way Catchya ...

A very nice looking city and certainly cheap enough. -- Not quite as cheap as the Philippines for cost of living. -- The weather -- in the Philippines > can also be much cooler an hour or so S of Manila @ 2000 ft elevation ! = Avg. 88 F & 66 F -- for hi & low. AC is seldom used by many. People too are super welcoming and friendly - speaking English as their 2nd language. + A 3 year tourist visa is cheap and easy. Many expats renew it repeatedly - and vacation out of the country every 3 years - 'repeatedly' ! -- 🤔 -- I really like Siem Reap a lot - but the excruciating heat and humidity - is just too much for my - ''old'' - body !!! -?-

Thanks for this very informative video. Do you speak Khmer and how hard would it be to learn?

pls explain more re $100/mo medical insurance. is this an arrangement for care at a particular hospital?

I haven't been to SR since covid but spent a lot of time there since 2015. How's the new airport and how much did you say the fare to the airport is? I live in Vietnam currently and Bangkok before.

Nice video. Very informative. Is it possible to teach a private English class in one`s own apt? How much do parents pay for their kids to learn English?

James thank you, from the Chinese capital. Considering SR going into retirement. Are you able to recommend that travel agent who facilitates your visa each year please? Thank you Sir, regards

Hello sir Siem Reap looks quiet and tranquil. Can foreigners buy house lot without marrying local?

Im seriously planning an escape from the cost of living especially rent in London. I get a state pension of £1000 ($1275 US) what do you reckon?

For people who don't drive, are there sufficient Uber or Grab services? Or alternatively the tuktuks?

What scooter do you own

Where do you buy your drinking water ml

Cost of basic monthly motor bike rental please

This guy is flip flop no principle guy like BBC

Would you say cambodia is better to retire than vietnam and cheaper? I compared da nang and siem and they're literally the same in price.