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LOL this is a hostile forum.whiteribbon wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:26 pmHe just said he doesn't earn a lot. Not enough to spend 10% of his income on tax. So stay away if you can't contribute. You think his 150$ in monthly rent is gonna make a difference? A tourist spends more in a day. And good luck in finding a place with lower taxes if that's the only reason why you're interested in Cambodia.timmydownawell wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:51 pmIs bringing in external income and spending it on rent - and elsewhere in the local economy - not a contribution? Especially when you're (mostly) being charged Barang prices...whiteribbon wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:40 pmWhat would the benefit to Cambodia be of you living here? None?
Even if I only spent $500 a month in total in Cambodia, wouldn't that be slightly more than the average monthly income, therefore this is the equivalent of spending about $4000 a month in somewhere like the US or Canada.
Disambiguation on the term "taxes" is in order as well. Income tax? Why would I pay it if I don't have to. Sales tax? That is going to be paid almost everyday for nearly every purchase.
Re: EB visa requirement
Agree.bangkokhooker wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:08 pm yes but strickly speaking 98000 of those are not or will not work cant get an er and dont want to or cant afford to fly out every six months.
if u actually work then u should morally get a wp
But the 97.500 are of the new people in your neck of the woods with chop chop establishments. While the long stayers before took the new option visas, left or paid back fines on work permits.
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Re: EB visa requirement
Sorry, didn't mean to come across as hostile, this forum definitely isn't, it might just be me in a bad mood today. Just saying my gardener earns more than what you would be able to spend in a whole month here. Stay away was just a well meant advice. I stopped smoking some days ago, I'm usually more friendlyScribblics wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:58 pmLOL this is a hostile forum.whiteribbon wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:26 pmHe just said he doesn't earn a lot. Not enough to spend 10% of his income on tax. So stay away if you can't contribute. You think his 150$ in monthly rent is gonna make a difference? A tourist spends more in a day. And good luck in finding a place with lower taxes if that's the only reason why you're interested in Cambodia.timmydownawell wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:51 pmIs bringing in external income and spending it on rent - and elsewhere in the local economy - not a contribution? Especially when you're (mostly) being charged Barang prices...whiteribbon wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:40 pmWhat would the benefit to Cambodia be of you living here? None?
Even if I only spent $500 a month in total in Cambodia, wouldn't that be slightly more than the average monthly income, therefore this is the equivalent of spending about $4000 a month in somewhere like the US or Canada.
Disambiguation on the term "taxes" is in order as well. Income tax? Why would I pay it if I don't have to. Sales tax? That is going to be paid almost everyday for nearly every purchase.
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i dont think you need any letter.I think I like the Vietnam program better -- you can just buy the business letter and don't need to actually work for the company.
Wasn't the draw all along to Cambodia the easy, cheap 1 year Business visa, no questions asked?
yes,until very recently the draw was lack of formalities.
a government official was widely quoted as saying "we gave the barang 15 years and all they brought was backpackers and marijuana" in reference to the china invasion
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The first quote. I used to think like that, and many others whould have too. Its cheap here. First ask yourself are you a pheasant farmer spending a minimum and living off the land, sleeping on a hard floor and shiting in the fields. Some visitors do and can. In the towns 500us is manageable. Big city's I would not know, but would not think so due to rents. 500usd live here a little and see how poor you may look.Scribblics wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:58 pmLOL this is a hostile forum.whiteribbon wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:26 pmHe just said he doesn't earn a lot. Not enough to spend 10% of his income on tax. So stay away if you can't contribute. You think his 150$ in monthly rent is gonna make a difference? A tourist spends more in a day. And good luck in finding a place with lower taxes if that's the only reason why you're interested in Cambodia.timmydownawell wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:51 pmIs bringing in external income and spending it on rent - and elsewhere in the local economy - not a contribution? Especially when you're (mostly) being charged Barang prices...whiteribbon wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:40 pmWhat would the benefit to Cambodia be of you living here? None?
Even if I only spent $500 a month in total in Cambodia, wouldn't that be slightly more than the average monthly income, therefore this is the equivalent of spending about $4000 a month in somewhere like the US or Canada.
Disambiguation on the term "taxes" is in order as well. Income tax? Why would I pay it if I don't have to. Sales tax? That is going to be paid almost everyday for nearly every purchase.
Always "hope" but never "expect".
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Ok, a note on the $500 figure, this was an example of a low ball amount to demonstrate a point about purchasing power parity.
However, I wouldn't spend much more if I didn't have to. This is Cambodia, not Manhattan. I think many expats have been price gouged into submission to where they feel the need to spend $2000/month to feel normal. Take rent for example, in Cambodia you should find a 1 bedroom apartment for $400 maximum. Of course they have luxury properties for $800 or $1000 a month. I think it's comical, if you wanted luxury you should have stayed in your first world country.
I don't know, maybe I know how to stretch a dollar. I just spent 10 months in the Republic of Georgia, living in a brand new building, driving a Mercedes and all of this was in the $500 to $900/month range usually. Cost of living between Georgia and SE Asia are about the same.
Anyway...interesting posts overall. I'm pretty much settled on Vietnam now. In fact, I already have the 1 year tourist visa.
I'd be interested to know how much you all generally spend per month. According to numbeo about $800 is sufficient (and this is living in the city center, including rent). Again, I don't understand the whole "spend $2000 a month in a third world country" mentality.
However, I wouldn't spend much more if I didn't have to. This is Cambodia, not Manhattan. I think many expats have been price gouged into submission to where they feel the need to spend $2000/month to feel normal. Take rent for example, in Cambodia you should find a 1 bedroom apartment for $400 maximum. Of course they have luxury properties for $800 or $1000 a month. I think it's comical, if you wanted luxury you should have stayed in your first world country.
I don't know, maybe I know how to stretch a dollar. I just spent 10 months in the Republic of Georgia, living in a brand new building, driving a Mercedes and all of this was in the $500 to $900/month range usually. Cost of living between Georgia and SE Asia are about the same.
Anyway...interesting posts overall. I'm pretty much settled on Vietnam now. In fact, I already have the 1 year tourist visa.
I'd be interested to know how much you all generally spend per month. According to numbeo about $800 is sufficient (and this is living in the city center, including rent). Again, I don't understand the whole "spend $2000 a month in a third world country" mentality.
Re: EB visa requirement
Good post. I have a small bar restaurant (pays for it's self). To enjoy more or like now low season, we are visiting another Provence. 500usd tops 2 of us.Scribblics wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:06 am Ok, a note on the $500 figure, this was an example of a low ball amount to demonstrate a point about purchasing power parity.
However, I wouldn't spend much more if I didn't have to. This is Cambodia, not Manhattan. I think many expats have been price gouged into submission to where they feel the need to spend $2000/month to feel normal. Take rent for example, in Cambodia you should find a 1 bedroom apartment for $400 maximum. Of course they have luxury properties for $800 or $1000 a month. I think it's comical, if you wanted luxury you should have stayed in your first world country.
I don't know, maybe I know how to stretch a dollar. I just spent 10 months in the Republic of Georgia, living in a brand new building, driving a Mercedes and all of this was in the $500 to $900/month range usually. Cost of living between Georgia and SE Asia are about the same.
Anyway...interesting posts overall. I'm pretty much settled on Vietnam now. In fact, I already have the 1 year tourist visa.
I'd be interested to know how much you all generally spend per month. According to numbeo about $800 is sufficient (and this is living in the city center, including rent). Again, I don't understand the whole "spend $2000 a month in a third world country" mentality.
Always "hope" but never "expect".
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Troll.Scribblics wrote: ↑Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:06 am This is Cambodia, not Manhattan. I think many expats have been price gouged into submission to where they feel the need to spend $2000/month to feel normal. Take rent for example, in Cambodia you should find a 1 bedroom apartment for $400 maximum. Of course they have luxury properties for $800 or $1000 a month. I think it's comical, if you wanted luxury you should have stayed in your first world country.
I don't know, maybe I know how to stretch a dollar. I just spent 10 months in the Republic of Georgia, living in a brand new building, driving a Mercedes and all of this was in the $500 to $900/month range usually. Cost of living between Georgia and SE Asia are about the same.
Anyway...interesting posts overall. I'm pretty much settled on Vietnam now. In fact, I already have the 1 year tourist visa.
I'd be interested to know how much you all generally spend per month. According to numbeo about $800 is sufficient (and this is living in the city center, including rent). Again, I don't understand the whole "spend $2000 a month in a third world country" mentality.
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I guess everyone should be given a label
Cambodia,,,, Don't fall in love with her.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
Like the spoilt child she is, she will not be happy till she destroys herself from within and breaks your heart.
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Re: EB visa requirement
Ok to get back on topic, lol! I rented an apartment now and looking for work
I've decided to go to Thailand for a few days. When I come back (land crossing) I need to get a regular tourist Visa and the 6 month EG EOS?
I've decided to go to Thailand for a few days. When I come back (land crossing) I need to get a regular tourist Visa and the 6 month EG EOS?
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