Comments on: What you need to know about renting in Phnom Penh

By: Eddie

Eddie — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:22:41 +0000

Congratulations to Chris,Leah,and Ron on your accomplishments in the realestate field.I read some things people posted.Expats really aren’t the reason things are becoming more expensive in Phnom Penh or other areas of Cambodia.Its investment from outside sources, mainly the Chinese government that’s driving prices up.Sihanoukville is a prime example of high rises and casinos being built.Regardless of which outside country is investing, Cambodia desperately needed a boost economically.I’m a retired American thinking about retiring in Phnom Penh this year but I haven’t decided yet. Respectfully yours, Eddie

By: Lina

Lina — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 06:36:45 +0000

In reply to Sytha. Not true. Even in buildings with no public lighting, they charge the extra fee. And even when there is public lighting, charging an extra 30% for every resident is ridiculous because that is far more than the cost to the landlord. It's a way for landlords to make extra money and nothing more.

By: Sytha

Sytha — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 02:16:14 +0000

In reply to Wayne Egnatinsky. In Cambodia, the government buy electric power from Vietnam 0.14$/kwh and sold out 0.20$/kwh. The landlords charge 0.25$/kwh-0.30$/kwh from their tenant. Why? They got nothing from this charge. They pay it for elevator or other public lighting in the apartment.

By: Wayne Egnatinsky

Wayne Egnatinsky — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 22:15:24 +0000

I am wondering how expensive water and electricity are in Phnom Penh.

Thank you

By: Lina

Lina — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 07:19:39 +0000

In reply to Matthew La. As I said, I don't think that expats are what is causing prices to rise in Cambodia, the pace of development is what's causing the prices to rise. If you've been to the high-end coffee shops in Phnom Penh, you'll notice that the customers are primarily middle class Cambodians, not hipsters or hippie middle-aged people like myself.