Cambodia Living on $500: Can You Do It? 🇰🇭

Living on a budget isn't easy, but it's possible! In Cambodia, you can make it work with a little creative budgeting. From exploring the local street food to finding deals online, living in Cambodia on $500 a month can be an adventure. #budgettravel #cambodia #frugalliving
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[@MoconutLife]

$500 is considered a lot in Cambodia. But if you're coming from a western country, this might be a little hard. My first month was more than double that! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKiQdn2nfZijfdk

[@MyLifeThai371]

"No Joke Howard" 's mom brought $6000 over and ended up spending $1000/week. Amazing how some people can blow through money.

[@KhmerIslamCa]

I’m Canadian living in Cambodia on the countryside which cost us $250US and my wife helps her dad and mom for another $250US. So it depends where you live in Cambodia.

[@ugenescott111]

No way you cant live in any major city in Cambodia on 500.00 usd a month. Now maybe in the province you could but good luck with the language.

[@1amazingtutorialchannel380]

This was so useful. I only knew one person who did English videos about Cambodia before. Thanks again

[@MoconutLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adventurefreaksss]

This is great information! Thank you!!

[@Facts.Are.Straight]

Thank You! Very uplifting and helpful.

[@saleemakhtar87]

Thanks for this Vlog, enjoyed from Toronto Canada

[@siamean1]

I can do it for $200 with a family of 3. But then having a paid for home in the province is why it is possible.

[@mhouse1572]

Nice tips. Thanks for sharing

[@MoconutLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@kwf6273]

This video was fascinating as well as informative. You are providing a good service to your country.

[@MoconutLife]

Thanks!

[@merilovey6236]

I am so grateful. This is really very helpful since we're going to visit Cambodia tomorrow. I can't wait to try their food and accomodation. This is really a good thing. Thanks a lot. You're an angel.

[@MoconutLife]

So glad it was helpful and thank you so much for watching!!!

[@phlezktravels]

What a super well made video! What software did you use? Thanks!

[@LicLafarga]

Good info, thanks!!

[@MoconutLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anolaniharty]

Thank you for these videos! I was born in Phnom Penh and am going back for the first time in a very long time. I found this video comforting as a Khmer-American

[@MoconutLife]

You're so welcome!!! I'm glad you found them comforting and I hope your return to PP is a lovely one. Wishing you a wonderful trip.

[@SastravithKhieu]

Great video!❤

[@MoconutLife]

Thank you!!

[@AdvisorDanny]

Well done Linda 🎉

[@MoconutLife]

Thanks!!

[@visal8845]

Warmly welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭 ❤

[@MoconutLife]

Thank you Visal!

[@user-we6fo4eb1e]

Thank you

[@merilovey6236]

Looking forward to your upcoming videos. Stay pretty and happy.

[@MoconutLife]

You're so sweet. Thank you!

[@MoconutLife]

Sure 😊

[@iStoneCarving]

It helps a lot.

[@edwinodus]

Tight budget, definitely

[@whatsname2649]

Good video! I've been virtually checking out Vietnam & Thailand & now Cambodia. Very informative, thanks. Want to split my time between the three countries. I'm retired & married. Will check out anything else you've done. 👍🇰🇭

[@MoconutLife]

Thank you! Appreciate the nice comment and I'm glad it was helpful. I hope you enjoy your travels!

[@whatsname2649]

@@MoconutLife 👍

[@kylehi]

Are you still there or did you go back to the US?

[@leevikiviranta]

i´ve been 4 times in Cambodia... cheap local food places has no price list.....that means that usually foreigner pays more, which i dont like. Otherwise nice country :)

[@haleypu8846]

We come this month

[@MoconutLife]

That's exciting. I hope you enjoy your trip!

[@haleypu8846]

❤

[@maxim8118]

Visa + hostel+ mobile internet+ food+ transportation: 400 USD

[@smallpicture]

I just asked Siri what the temperature in Phnom Penh is right now. 38C which is around 100F. I think I’ll stay home. Lol!

[@MoconutLife]

Lol. Yes it does get and stay very hot!

[@borith919]

Cambodia🇰🇭🇰🇭🙏🙏❤❤❤🥳

[@dorkstain5455]

No mention of health insurance, which I'd consider absolutely necessary..

[@MoconutLife]

I talk about my health insurance costs in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKiQdn2nfZijfdk

[@hoangkim1038]

hi linda, it’s me nyleboun

[@MoconutLife]

Hi Nyle!!!

[@pahanin2480]

I can survive on $500 per month in America, easily…but it’s certainly not as nice as it would be in Cambodia

[@anthonydowling3356]

Your not paying rent then .

[@UdDomm]

Rent alone is more than 500-

[@raymondcaylor6292]

In America spending only $16.43 a day is impossible to survive unless someone else or the government is paying your expenses. Food, Medical, and Housing is impossible to obtain for $500 per month.

[@kevinwelsh7490]

I think you mean two persons sharing is $500 each

[@gfunkera8871]

Man, I gotta visit cambodia

[@matt55592]

I like the idea of eating local food due to low cost, but I’ve always been warned about eating from the street? Easy to get sick

[@user-zu5tv7zt6v]

The Philippines is becoming expensive, especially for food and electricity. How would you compare it to there? If I'm living somewhere, I'd buy my own food and prepare it at home. Thanks!

[@nataliecg]

😮😮😮

[@MoconutLife]

😀😀😀

[@htee7426]

Just don’t get unwell. Or have v good insurance in place.

[@horstguenterstahr7728]

It is true, unfortunately there are also criminal activities of scammers in Cambodia, the Cambodian police are increasingly looking for hidden calcenters, internationally Cambodia is the stronghold of scammers. Cambodia is a beautiful country. But you should still be careful, just like in any other country.

[@oeunok8308]

🙏🇰🇭❤you

[@AkashYadav-fe9vm]

Can you tell me about expensive of international students actually I'm from India and I'm playing to study in Cambodia AUPP American University of Phnom Penh but i dnt jave any idea about expensive as a student

[@dtrain5519]

So I get 900 monthly. Is that better? Or do I need more?

[@MoconutLife]

I think $900 is definitely do-able. I know people who survive off of less than $300 a month. It's all a matter of personal preferences. Good luck!

[@dtrain5519]

@@MoconutLife thank you!!!😃

[@user-pk9fm4zh1g]

Yes. Is possible. I do it. I rent one room with fan. No air con. Never buy coffees or beers. Eat 1$ noodles. No girlfriend no friends. I stay in my room all day long. Looking my mb.

[@maxim8118]

Hello how much is rent per month and where is?

[@Driver2724]

Wow just exist?? You need A/C and walking around .I agree no girl friend that is expensive and headache.

[@tharichoy1726]

I’m a little more boogie so my budget would have to be more than $500 a month lol thanks for sharing pouk mak.

[@MoconutLife]

Man right?! I tried to do it but it was hard. Too much good food!

[@KB3TLE]

A 'western' lifestyle makes it more difficult for people used to that life. A very frugal American I've seen says a very ''comfortable'' life can be had for $700 - $800 / month in Siem Reap. Others have said it's easy to have plenty of money left over on a $1000 / month budget. -?- Whatever that means ? --- It really all depends on ones lifestyle choices - rentals choices ac use food selections transportation choices travel decisions smoking drinking dating entertainment......... Sounds like many really like living there ? Haven't heard anybody that dislikes the place ? People are generally awesome and reported to be some of the friendliest in the world ! --- Also heard many expats live there on $900 / month. --?--

[@frankkluz9787]

Coming from the US and living there only - for 70 years - might make it impossible to live there on $500/mo. ? -- I expect closer to $900 or so being a frugal life by my normal standards. -- Good thing I have $1500/mo. to work with ? Gives me $1200 -- $1300 - if needed - & still be able to have some savings. -?-

[@MoconutLife]

I know a lot of people who can make it work under $500/mo. because they live outside the city center and eat where locals eat, so it's definitely possible. However, I also know a lot of people who spend over $10k to sustain their lifestyle in Cambodia. It all really depends on the person. Lifestyle creep is real. But discipline is the true power.

[@frankkluz9787]

@@MoconutLife -- Thank you very much for the response and extra info. -- Knowing the difference between a want and a need is key in my opinion. -- I am retired & used to frugal with some comfort. My '''goal''' will be to get by on about $750/mo. as often as possible out of my $1500/mo. income. Future health care in old age will likely require some extra care ? A couple cheap 1 hour flights / year to Bangkok for some fun and quality medical check ups. -- ? -- My desire is to buy a 3 wheel Bajaj RE tuk tuk for personal transport / out of the rain & sun to carry groceries and 'exploring' SR + local area. Would make living outside city center easier & allow for cheap rent ! -- Hope it's doable ???

[@Driver2724]

​@@MoconutLife I agree 👍💯 lot millionaires they get bankrupt because of discipline even they get be homeless discipline is the key

[@fazbell]

Be good to yourself and figure on a budget of at least 2000 USD a month. More money is always a GOOD thing.

[@anthonydowling3356]

Nice for you but this video is for those who do not have that kind of money .Its not necessary in Cambodia anyway .

[@ugenescott111]

No way ! You can not live in any major city in Cambodia for 500.00 USD a month. Maybe in the province but good luck with the language.

[@TheRusticu]

No. 900/1000 $

[@vinozarazzi5633]

500 USD monthly in Cambodia = IMPOSSIBLE!

[@user-go2st5fi9w]

Laundry services steal you clothes. Trust me. Happenef in Vietnam and Philippines. Do your own and pay to usd their mschines.

[@MoconutLife]

thanks for the heads up

[@johnerdelyi4208]

That's survival money for a foreigner if you get a girlfriend it will cost you a lot more !

[@MoconutLife]

Yes that can add to your expenses. BUT it's not impossible!

[@gs46]

You shouldn't guid people Roung an say they can live for 500 USD monthly. Lyer

[@gettingslim186]

You did not show how You survived on $500/ month. You just gave ideas that were going to take you over budget 😂

[@SC-cy4zd]

personally, living off $500 might be possible for a single traveler, but unsustainable for a family of four. Perhaps, $3k is more reasonable vs. $8k -10K in the US

[@MoconutLife]

Yup. Single or couple traveling makes it easier to budget for this amount. But with careful planning, you could bring your family budget down. 👍🏽

[@shane5385]

You all charge to much for rent. Thailand wins

[@MoconutLife]

To each their own

[@whatsname2649]

Yes, but who'd want to? Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, yes. Cambodia, no thanks!

[@alyssamching]

[@MoconutLife]

cute emojis!

[@tailwind12]

listen: i lived in PI and thailand for years. into my 50s. i had a retirement visa. spend time in cambodia. IF you are from the west and you want (need) the following: a girlfriend (or other) AC western food go out say NO more than 2 or 3 times a month. cheap local beer. and here it is never mentioned: a good international medical plan than this $500 is BS. we can talk budget all day. $500 is click bait so you click the story and this person numbers go up on YT for revenue, ratings. a realistic minimum for a westerner. AC, decent small apt, food, going to a non asian restaurant every so often. $1700/ Int. medical insurance depending on what you get, deductible, age, ect..for someone in their 50s is going to be at least $220-$260 per month. OR you can lay in a thai government hosptial and a 75yoa doctor that does not speak 5 words of english will make you death or life medical decisions for you. OR you go with your insurance to bangkok international or bumrungrad. maybe one 1 or two of these "retire on $99 a month" clickbait videos do i hear medical insurance spoken of. moped, girls and housing. but IF you need cardiac surgury...dont worry the thai government will foot the bill. i would say, at least $1600 to $1800 (or course, plus, if you want) is a median for decent, basic living and going on. then again what city and where. i would say hua hin..this can do good. you can not do this bangkok. or IF you want to eat cambodian soup 29 nights a month. click bait video, little else.

[@Driver2724]

If you don't have discipline even one million is not enough you sound you don't have any discipline are falling too much around even the doctors they can save you you have to eat healthy not a garbage American food then he goes to the doctor they going to save your life very very knucklehead