Amazing budget $250 apartment, Siem Reap, Cambodia! Plus cheap $160 studio! Location maps!

[@ForRiel]

Thank you so much for watching. We moved out shortly after I recorded this video - we definitely wouldn't have moved out if it wasn't for the noise issue.

[@sean13]

Didn’t know Kosal had other places. He was my landlord for 19 months. Great guy!!! Really thinks about the details.

[@ForRiel]

He's a great guy! He works as a landlord for the owner of the two buildings. He treated us very well.

[@dirk7816]

lol, we are neighbors, I am right down the street at CBD Angkor. This area is defiantly as convenient as it gets to Pub Street and the surrounding entertainment area. I came as a tourist and am so impressed with the people, culture and history of this lovely little town and country I will be making a boarder run in a week and a half for my E Visa so I can return and get a 12 month ER Visa. Hopefully I will see you guys out there someday. Thanks for all the great content you regularly provide it has been very helpful.

[@ForRiel]

Oh yeah! Do you go to Sambo sometimes? Such a lovely lady who runs that place. It's a busy area so can definitely be noisy. Great that you are going to stay for a while - there's so much to do in Siem Reap! Thanks so much for watching.

[@dirk7816]

@@ForRiel Yes I do, it's a great little restaurant. I hear you on the club noise it surprised me they play that often and late in a mostly residential/hotel area.

[@fasteddy60]

Wow, nice apartment guys ! Mmmmm bug screens, gotta like that! Shame you had to leave. Great vid, thx 4 sharing.

[@ForRiel]

Yeah the insect screens were a real bonus, but in the end we were always closing the windows in an attempt to keep the noise at bay! Thanks for watching. 🙏🏠🏘🏩💒🏠🏘🏩💒🙏

[@fasteddy60]

@@ForRiel I've had to move once already because of " the dogs". Lost my damage deposit too, I never sign a lease again. 😎

[@oscarsuvakli4775]

Excellent informative video, congratulations Claire...‼️🍺🤝💐👍🥂👌🍁🙏🍻👏❤️.

[@ForRiel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. 🙏🏠🏘🏩💒🏠🏘🏩💒🙏

[@sandrabackhouse4397]

Hi Claire and Jeb, yes what a lovely and functional apartment,...and so many power points.....that point was not lost on me. Sure your next place will be great.. Take care, and thanks so much for the tour

[@ForRiel]

Haha yes! I wasn't even thinking of you when mentioning the powerpoints...... honest! New place is great! Talk soon. xxx

[@socheathuy3886]

Wonderful!.Wonderful!. Thank you!.

[@ForRiel]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@socheathuy3886]

@@ForRiel You're very welcome!. I love it very much!.

[@grahamthompson2594]

Good score. The insect screens are a real bonus, save heaps on AC. Bummer about the noise, watch out for Bird houses.

[@ForRiel]

Yeah, the only problem was that we were always closing the windows to keep the sound out! Thanks so much for watching. 🙏🏠🏘🏩💒🏠🏘🏩💒🙏

[@simonbaillieu7976]

thanks Claire for sharing your story , fortunate that your landlord was a cool guy in australia the cost of housing is ridiculous and in short supply , $500 AUD for a week and not furnished , thats if you get past all the checks and scrutiny people have to endure i can see why the charm of the Cambodian people and culture is so welcome after living in different western countries

[@ForRiel]

Yeah the situation in Australia is pretty crazy. We own a couple of rental properties but refuse to play the game of squeezing tenants for more money all the time. We commit to not putting the rent up while there is a sitting tenant, and we did not take extra money from an applicant who offered to pay $30 a week above the asking price. We accepted their application but declined the extra money. It's just wrong the things that are going on in Australia right now.

[@JJ-vy2rh]

Hi Claire is Wild the spring roll place it's very good if it is. Nice apartment I'm very much looking forward to being there in April

[@ForRiel]

Yes, Wild the spring roll place! We LOVE their food - the caesar salad ones are my favourite. In fact I have never tried the others because I love those ones so much. See you in April!

[@joncard7421]

@@ForRiel hi Claire do you mind sharing the name of the online shop you bought your airfryer from thanks

[@heymaddo]

G'Day Claire , As with me and others noise is a big deal breaker ! it's stuffed many a nice stay oh well hope your new place is great , Catchya

[@ForRiel]

Yeah noise is so hard to avoid here - Cambodian noise is next level!

[@CamboTriton]

Looking forward to seeing your new apartment. Thank you for the video.

[@ForRiel]

Thanks for watching! New apartment is great. :)

[@peterb3772]

Great apartment tour Claire. Sounds like it would have been perfect except for the noise. Very decent of the landlord to return your bond. Hope you find another place that is more quiet soon.

[@ForRiel]

Thanks Peter! We found a new place that is very quiet but still very central so I think we will be very happy there. Bonus is that it's less expensive, too! 🙏🏠🏘🏩💒🏠🏘🏩💒🙏

[@jakasbaba9697]

Shame about the noise, the apartment looked really nice. Kudos to the landlord, typically moving out early would forfeit the deposit. I trust you've found a new place to live already, does it mean we'll get another apartment tour soon? 😄

[@wayneparkes1350]

Not meaning to be cynical, but the landlord MAY have given the the deposit back in the knowledge that the tenant makes youtube videos.

[@ForRiel]

@@wayneparkes1350 I don't think the landlord has any idea we do KZbin. We certainly don't advertise the fact! :)

[@ForRiel]

It was very decent of him to refund half of the deposit. We didn't expect that and it was a welcome surprise. We will make a tour of the other apartment soon!

[@epaulfischer7360]

Sorry it didn’t work out for you, but I’ll check when I arrive next weekend and see if it’s still available. I’m a musician hoping to pick up a gig, so the noise won’t bother me. Thanks for all your videos.

[@ForRiel]

It was so loud! The music itself was fine, and not offensive at all, just an issue with the volume and the fact that it went until midnight each night. Thanks so much for watching.

[@anthonymcandrew529]

Wow, that looks like an amazing deal for the money & a fairly ideal location (close to Pub Street but not too close). Sorry that it didn't work out but good that the landlord is not behaving too much like a landlord.

[@ForRiel]

Yeah the location was amazing - walk to everything, particularly in the evening when it's cool. Being so close to the riverside was nice. 🙏🏠🏘🏩💒🏠🏘🏩💒🙏

[@MichaelMelvyn-e6s]

Yes, the big issue for SE Asia in general "Noise" Another great video ! I have become a fan.

[@ForRiel]

It can be hit or miss sometimes.

[@MichaelMelvyn-e6s]

@ForRiel Claire, what are your thoughts on Sihanoukville? I traveled there many years ago and really liked it, but the research, done online, shows me that the Chinese have damaged it severely. Your thoughts, please 🙏

[@ForRiel]

We just did a video on it 😁

[@OutYourShell]

Nice nice, we are moving for the same reason, live music every night. But it's a blessing because we found the long term home 🦧🐢

[@Hea9lt9hy9]

Hope you can show it. Thanks

[@ForRiel]

Yeah noise is the single reason most people move house in Cambodia, I reckon. I'm glad you guys found a better place! 🙏🏠🏘🏩💒🏠🏘🏩💒🙏

[@ВладимирМедведев-п5э]

Very nice apartment 😉 and price too.

[@ForRiel]

It was such a good deal! 😭

[@Jordy120]

Cheers Claire! Thanks for the tour. I hope you find some sleep at the next place.

[@ForRiel]

New place is great! So far, anyway.

[@adrianligt7925]

very informative,well done

[@ForRiel]

Thanks so much!

[@Aang2004]

so awesome place

[@ForRiel]

It's a really nice place! Thanks for watching.

[@AutumninAsia]

Very nice place for being on the "other side of the river". Hahaha 🤗👍

[@ForRiel]

Haha the dark side, some would say!

[@debbierollason]

Perfect! I love Sakura! 😁

[@ForRiel]

Me too! Always good for a browse.

[@ostevoostevo8989]

Just watched your video about your apartment in Kampot and this one. This one seems much better than the one in Kampot. A bit more expensive, but much nicer in my opinion . The washing machine is almost worth the extra by itself! I really couldn’t deal with hand washing my clothes in a bucket! I did that for a while about 30 years ago…Never again! Pity about the noise from the pub though…The studio unit for $160 looks nice. Great videos! Many thanks!

[@ForRiel]

Yes, you're right. There is nowhere near as much stock in Kampot as there is in Siem Reap, and there is still a lot of vacancy in Siem Reap so there are good deals to be had. These things make the divide much more evident. Living without a washing machine was not fun, I must say, but I did really enjoy our time in Kampot. We have found a new place in Siem Reap and we are very happy with it. Thanks for watching.

[@MSWcryptoworker]

You are such a great narrator

[@ForRiel]

Thank you, that's very kind.

[@antruok4950]

Impressive place and location - bugger you had to move out - but with all your experience and contacts I’m sure you have something nice - Thank you for the tour 🐈🇦🇺👍👋👌🙏

[@ForRiel]

Yeah it was a real shame about the noise, but I guess it comes with the location in a lot of ways. We are happy with the new place. Thanks for watching!

[@carolmccutcheon5007]

Wishing you every happiness and quiet in your new apartment

[@ForRiel]

Thank you, Carol! 🙏🇰🇭🍍

[@skrayraja]

This noise issue is very difficult to judge beforehand. The restaurant or bar is something that propped up later but I have faced noisy neighbours and construction or renovation activities which is also very irritating

[@ForRiel]

Yes it really is. It is also very susceptible to change, so you just never know. Thanks so much for watching.

[@christophermccabe5717]

Hello Claire, I would love to get the contact info for the studio. I am arriving Feb, 9th to retire in Cambodia.

[@ForRiel]

Could you please send us a message on Facebook or Instagram? We can send you his number.

[@stephenconnolly448]

thank you so much for your videos.

[@ForRiel]

You're welcome 😊

[@wayneparkes1350]

When i watch video's like this one, it would be good to know how long the minimum length of time the lease is for. If its a 6 month minimum and somebody can only stay 3 months, its not much use.

[@ForRiel]

Generally, it's negotiable. They prefer 6-12 month leases, but if you pay a little more, most times you will be accommodated if you want a shorter lease.

[@wayneparkes1350]

@@ForRiel ok. Thanks for the response.

[@wesgraham2262]

Actually, they sell air fryers at Anchor market upstairs and at Makro here in SR.

[@ForRiel]

Yeah they do, but the prices are a lot higher than the $35 we paid. Ours has been going strong for nearly 2 years and we use it most days, so it has been money well spent.

[@wesgraham2262]

@ Makes sense. Good move!

[@tetpeng3063]

Interesting, I follow you guys most week. Khmer#kiwi

[@ForRiel]

Awesome! Thank you! :)

[@timearchitecture]

thats the coolest apt I woulda stayed till the lease up

[@ForRiel]

We would have if not for the noise. Such a shame.

[@donbrashsux]

That’s a real shame with that very nicely appointed apartment and so handy to everything still that noise factor can catch out anyone .. I think for anyone looking at renting here in SR they do need to decide if quiet n lax is a main point as it’s very easy to go wrong. with it being such a tourist destination with loads of Bars and construction development going on 7 days a week maybe if people are looking to rent a place then then check them out at night as well in the daytime or ask some local people etc also we make sure we never choose a place to close to Pagodas as the funeral chanting can be extremely loud and sometimes quite regular and go on for days anyway Goodluck guys

[@ForRiel]

Yeah, we visited the apartment at night before we moved in to check for noise - did all the right things, but the restaurant/bar changed its live music to every night. There's not much you can do. Noise is so changeable, too. A quiet place can change overnight, but that's just how it is, I guess. Thanks so much for watching.

[@gsomethingsomething2658]

Both look gorgeous! What were you paying, roughly, per month for electricity. Asking cos I also have a similar laptop/monitor setup. And do you use the AC much? - Thanks.

[@paulcleary7437]

Let me know if it’s still vacant after the 26th of March I can rent it for a week if that helps, standard air bnb rates

[@ForRiel]

I'm not sure if it will be available by then. We can send you the landlord's details if you want to contact him directly.

[@simbiotik8480]

Bum Gun! 🤣 I always wondered what that thing was called.

[@ForRiel]

Haha, yes that's what we call it anyway! :)

[@markbigelow2608]

Oh god. Bass thumping. I always recon at morning afternoon and nignt.

[@ForRiel]

Yep, so loud it feels like it's inside your head! 🙏🏠🏘🏩💒🏠🏘🏩💒🙏

[@markbigelow2608]

@@ForRiel once in a while i get it from a wedding or party. I have tp sleep propped up with moist earplugs firmly planted and construction grade ear muffs over. After living in the hammering center of nepal for 10 months, i'm prepared. Although, in Pokhara, the 7am wake-up call of my bed shaking because two guys were sledge hammering on a roof, i called it quits. Moved to a very nice place to discover a ubiquitous little white dog constantly yapping at every leaf that moved. Hard to find quiet in Pokhara. I lost a deposit here in SR due to noise. Worth it.

[@ForRiel]

@@markbigelow2608 yeah never pay more deposit than you are happy to walk away from!

[@simbiotik8480]

At minute 7:26 where did you get that soap/shampoo holder basket thing. Is there a good shop for this kind of thing? Thanks

[@ForRiel]

We got that upstairs at the big Angkor Market on road 6. Purple basket there too.

[@simbiotik8480]

@@ForRiel cheers 😘

[@CanadaGUY]

Hi Clair and Jeremy..nice see your vlogs. As always ..I am watching vlogs the latest thing is shakedown by police in Phenom phen .one guy had two year visa was stopped and extorted by police 7 times In days..he left Cambodia..what's your experience..thank you guys

[@ForRiel]

There are a lot of videos like that floating around at the moment - people claiming to be victims of scams, etc. Life is normal for us and we haven't noticed or heard of anything like that in Siem Reap. Thanks so much for watching.

[@BIGJED75]

Honestly he must have being doing something wrong to warrant that. We have lived here almost 3 years, I've paid 2 small 'fines' but both I was in the wrong. There has been a lot of 'drama' Vlogs from Travel Vloggers recently, which are only Clickbait rubbish. It seems 'drama' is good for views, even if it's not true.

[@JG-gg9wk]

When considering the rent it's an amazing place. Rents here in the US are so crazy out of control. Shame about the noise. You'll have to to show us what new lodging you find

[@ForRiel]

Yes, the value and choice available in Siem Reap is very good. Thanks for watching.

[@ChimpsAI]

Very nice apartment. Thank you for giving us a tour. One question that is a little off topic: Can anyone (from an approved country, of course) get the ordinary visa (E-class) or would they need to prove a business purpose for them to be there?

[@ForRiel]

Ah it's a tricky one because it's supposed to be open to anyone, but the reality is that people from the African continent generally have difficulties. Join the Visa and Work Permit Group on Facebook and read about people's experiences there. If you are from elsewhere, it is usually easy to get the E visa, and no need to provide evidence of purpose because the E visa is the stem for looking for work, business, and retirement extensions.

[@ChimpsAI]

@@ForRiel I am from Alabama, USA, so should be fine. Thank you so much!

[@Oskar-o2d]

Welcome to Asia-loud music all day, everyday

[@ForRiel]

It was really only a loud restaurant but it seems the 10pm noise laws are working.....most of the time.

[@jimbrown2485]

Please How far is it from Pub Street? Thank you

[@ForRiel]

450m or 5 minutes walk.

[@YenSokunthea]

Hi I'm interested to view the Stadio apartment.

[@ForRiel]

Google Kosal Apartment and look on the map behind Psar Samaki. I don't know if he has any vacant apartments right now, but you can go there and ask.

[@YenSokunthea]

Hi, thanks for the reply. I went to the apartment.

[@CambodianGeographic]

Hi, For Riel team, I am a single person with no pets looking for an apartment . Apart from the other apartment of your landlord's, any other updates on that front?

[@ForRiel]

Loads of apartments. The best thing you can do is join Facrbook groups. There's one called Cheap Rent Siem Reap that has lots of listings.

[@PeterC245]

That Angkor Muscle Gym, has been $1 per visit, for the last 10 years , Peter Mackay qld

[@ForRiel]

Yeah, same equipment for the last 10 years too, but I like it there.

[@PeterC245]

Also some incredible beautiful Khmer Girls, go there, But that’s not why I workout there , ?

[@simbiotik8480]

Is there such a thing as a quiet apartment in Siem Reap? Or is it a lost cause and everything is just relative?

[@ForRiel]

I think so but it can change very quickly, too.

[@anja0412]

I would not advise to show the outside of your appartment...in hindsight. The kitchens are very poorly equipped here compared to Vietnam. Cabinets in the bottom area are not really convienient. Many apartments don't even have cabinets here 😪

[@ForRiel]

We never do until we leave.

[@Hea9lt9hy9]

Nice apartment… hope your new apartment is better. Please show it later

[@ForRiel]

New apartment is great! Will make a video of it soon. Thanks for watching!

[@Circuit7Active]

Can you get deliveries from Amazon, etc.? If so, do you have to write your address in Cambodian language?

[@ForRiel]

Most people use a third party delivery service like Cambo Quick - they organise the delivery via courier to Cambodia. They usually call you when it arrives and you go to collect.

[@Circuit7Active]

@@ForRiel Thank you

[@davehardan8323]

How do you pay rent & utilitie bills?

[@ForRiel]

We pay by ABA, easiest way of doing it.

[@davehardan8323]

@@ForRiel So no physically standing in line, no paying with cash.

[@davehardan8323]

@@ForRiel Thank you.

[@Irelandunited2012]

Hello I am looking for apartments in Siem Reap, where is the best place to look please?

[@ForRiel]

We would recommend come and look around for a week before picking an area, as it depends on your requirements.

[@Irelandunited2012]

Thanks I was there and stayed in a hotel for a week. Didn't get a chance to look. I like somewhere relatively quiet, nice area, not too far from everything at the same time - max budget $500 including electricity per month. Just for me - single man - 33. What do you think? Also, would love to help contribute and do whatever for the charities you are a part of / run.

[@mikestraveldiary]

The noise is a deal breaker for many 😒

[@ForRiel]

100% - it was so incredibly loud there. 🙏🏠🏘🏩💒🏠🏘🏩💒🙏

[@MengSu69]

😎

[@ForRiel]

🙏🏠🏘🏩💒🏠🏘🏩💒🙏

[@Jand9100]

Could you give the contact info for the landlord? I'd be interested in the studio. Thanks for all the videos

[@ForRiel]

Sure - please send a message via Facebook or Instagram and I'll give you his number. I don't want to share it publicly.

[@WillFaulknerPhotography]

Ah yes. Noise is the constant threat to a restful sleep anywhere in Cambodia. If it’s not the neighbours it’s the dogs fighting. Maybe trial the next place for 1 week if you can?

[@ForRiel]

Yeah, it's so changeable, too. Anyway, we have signed a 12 month lease on our new place and so far, so good!

[@raycatlin3554]

SO. . Start the '' For REAL Band '' ! 🤔 💭. . . GOOD FOR BUSINESS . .?

[@ForRiel]

Haha you mean start a competing source of noise? I think it could work.... :)

[@Dayz3O6]

Something like this would be a whopping 2k dollar in "1st world" cities like San Francisco LOL!

[@ForRiel]

I know! The standard of this apartment is really good and the decor nice and neutral.

[@Kikiyayazengardens]

Oh, i so understand. I lived in a quiet street in Bangkok...... until they opened a karaoke bar across the street with loud and bad singing drunk Thais.

[@ForRiel]

Yeah it was such a shame as the location was excellent in terms of being able to walk to lots of restaurants and bars in the evening. We found a new place that is quiet.... so far!

[@jorgenrh7598]

🙂🙂🙂😊🙂😉😊😊😇

[@ForRiel]

🙏🏠🏘🏩💒🏠🏘🏩💒🙏

[@bopheap56]

Is not updated.

[@ForRiel]

Updated?

[@johnbeech9221]

Hello, enjoyed the video. Im coming soon like in two three days from Pattaya. Ive been longing to for a while .I really do not want to get a motel so can you help me get an apartment to rent as ill be staying for a while . In a nice location please. Thanks , John . A new subscriber. 😊

[@ForRiel]

Best idea is to join the Facebook groups and also make contact with IPS - they will ask about your requirements and budget and take you around to see places that fit. All you have to do is choose one and move it. You could also just stay in a hotel long term rather than getting an apartment but that depends how long you will stay.

[@johnbeech9221]

A decent Hotel, I'm try to book online but I just don't know. Thanks! Again

[@DennisDungao]

Nice.Let's have beer one day. I would love to hear how God gave Jeremy the two tablets that contain the 10 Commandments! :) Cheers...

[@ForRiel]

Yes, that would be good! Maybe he can part the waters of the Siem Reap river for you. 🤣

[@dnnsmtchll]

IAM PAYING $600 FOR >>MUCH LESS

[@ForRiel]

Oh really? Do you live in the Nimman area? At least you have lovely Thai food in Chiang Mai. :)

[@philipc239]

Beautiful place very good price such a shame but I'm sure the next home would be just as nice, if not any better (it's already perfect). Also if possible, consider a place when you first enter is the living room. Not going through kitchen or even bedroom first. It's just an Asian superstition thing. They say a kitchen or bedroom first home will have negative effect on health and career. Of course, only if you believe in those 😅😅 But then again it's more about the chi or air flow / circulation than any hocus-pocus crazy thing. None of that ✌😊 The right amount of sunlight and "air flow" makes an even more pleasant living 🌻

[@ForRiel]

Thanks so much Philip! Our new place also has the entry through the kitchen, but it doesn't bother us because we often have things that we want to drop off there on the way in. I think light and air flow are really important and our new place has both of those things. Thanks so much for watching.

[@philipc239]

@@ForRiel so excited for your next video! Hopefully more adventure vlog as well 👍👍😀❤🙏

[@anthonylutz118]

That's NOT a "range". That's a non exhaust kitchen fan over the range.

[@ForRiel]

You'd be appalled that I don't know the difference between an oven or a stove either. I only pass through the kitchen. No meaningful relationship with it.

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

At first when she kept saying PowerPoint I was like what is she talking about? Like Microsoft powerpoint? I was like, why is she talking about spreadsheet? Lol she meant an power outlet

[@ForRiel]

We call them power points in Australia 🇦🇺 never power outlets 🤔

[@franciscusjohannesburger3720]

The philipins olso getting noisier , sorry to hear !

[@ForRiel]

That's interesting. I hope it doesn't stay that way.

[@emptyavatar]

I see that Black Sea restaurant is bothering you 😌

[@ForRiel]

Yeah Black Sea is LOUD!