Food and beverage
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Food and beverage
I hear a beer in Cambodia is just a couple of buck as is food, what do you pay for what and is it any good?
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Re: Food and beverage
Beer is OK and often less than $2.00. Don’t expect much food wise for that amount though.Luke and co wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2019 1:18 pm I hear a beer in Cambodia is just a couple of buck as is food, what do you pay for what and is it any good?
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Sounds like a great thing to do with a young family Luke, so don't think I'm trying to be discouraging. But I think a lot of people get surprised by the cost of food in Cambodia. You might hear that the minimum wage is around 180 a month (for garment workers)- so not far off 1/10 of Oz-and figure that prices will be somewhat relative to that. But I find things like beef, chicken and pork to be not much cheaper than NZ- usually with poorer quality/ non-existent food safety standards. That doesn't bother me too much as only myself to worry about but I think it would if I had children. You've probably consulted numbeo.com, which says grocery prices are 32% lower in Cambodia than oz, I would say that's on the generous side.
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Pork and rice is still 10,000r ($2.50). You're not going to get fat on the portion, though. Pretty much most beer is less than $2, unless you're somewhere fancy or it's imported. Khmer food isn't great, I found Thai and Vietnamese cuisine to be better. The fresh stuff is fine, just don't expect a taste sensation. Also, they overcook everything - for obvious reasons when you see their food prep areas. Which is usually the toilet.
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Beer from the local mom-n-pop stores $10-12 for a case of 24 cans. In a restaurant/bar...anywhere from 50c to $3 for a local draft beer, more for imported and craft beers.
Food: If you purchase meat, veg & fruit from the supermarkets it is quite expensive and the quality isn't great. Learn how to shop in the local markets and you'll get fresher, better quality at a much lower price. Many foreigners are scared of shopping in the markets, don't be...just be sure to arrive early to buy meat/seafood when it is at it's freshest. Imported food items are generally expensive.
There are plenty of affordable restaurants and street stalls around.
Food: If you purchase meat, veg & fruit from the supermarkets it is quite expensive and the quality isn't great. Learn how to shop in the local markets and you'll get fresher, better quality at a much lower price. Many foreigners are scared of shopping in the markets, don't be...just be sure to arrive early to buy meat/seafood when it is at it's freshest. Imported food items are generally expensive.
There are plenty of affordable restaurants and street stalls around.
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Draught is roughly a Curtis Jackson or 2
Slow down little world, you're changing too fast.
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Re: Food and beverage
"Pork and rice is still 10,000r ($2.50)."
That's a big city price. In my village I get a full plate for 3,000 riels and a huge ice coffee with milk for 2,000 riels. Total cost for breakfast $1.25, actually less considering the exchange rate.
It's one of the few meals I can enjoy on a daily basis after many years in the KOW.
That's a big city price. In my village I get a full plate for 3,000 riels and a huge ice coffee with milk for 2,000 riels. Total cost for breakfast $1.25, actually less considering the exchange rate.
It's one of the few meals I can enjoy on a daily basis after many years in the KOW.
As my old Cajun bait seller used to say, "I opes you luck.
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Re: Food and beverage
taabarang wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:23 pm "Pork and rice is still 10,000r ($2.50)."
That's a big city price. In my village I get a full plate for 3,000 riels and a huge ice coffee with milk for 2,000 riels. Total cost for breakfast $1.25, actually less considering the exchange rate.
It's one of the few meals I can enjoy on a daily basis after many years in the KOW.
With prices like that it almost makes me want to give up this PP riverside penthouse for one in your village so I can save money for my retirement years.
How much for rent in your street ?
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: Food and beverage
"How much for rent in your street?"
I will avoid the temptation to be a snobbish asshole and say you couldn't afford it, but the truth is I don't want to live near any penthouse. My wife owns the property-lock, stock and barrel. Slightly less than one hectar.
I will avoid the temptation to be a snobbish asshole and say you couldn't afford it, but the truth is I don't want to live near any penthouse. My wife owns the property-lock, stock and barrel. Slightly less than one hectar.
As my old Cajun bait seller used to say, "I opes you luck.
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