Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Last night, I ran into another expat YouTuber here in Cambodia and asked him a simple question: what’s the reality of living here long-term? What followed was an honest, no-filter conversation about expat life in Cambodia — from expectations vs reality to cost of living and the mindset shift required to make it work.

If you’re thinking about moving to Cambodia, retiring in Cambodia, or just curious about life here, this is the side most videos don’t show.

In this video:

Living in Cambodia: expectations vs reality
Expat life in Cambodia (long-term insights)
Cost of living in Cambodia vs the West
Culture shock and adapting to Cambodia
The mindset shift needed to live here comfortably
Daily life in Cambodia (the good and the difficult)
Who should NOT move to Cambodia

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