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If you are living in the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, for most part, it is an inexpensive place to live in or visit. Those on a budget in Phnom Penh can get by in about US$10 a day and accommodations can be as cheap as US$2. Food will come to about US$2 or US$3. Of course, if you want to travel out of the capital, expenses will be more as transport can be a major expense. TEFL teachers generally earn enough to lead a comfortable life in Cambodia. Basic costs of living are definitely lower than that of UK or US. Western food and beer are reasonably priced in Cambodia, so you can enjoy a good meal without having to stinge. Staple groceries also come cheap in supermarkets. Typical living expenses for an English teacher who earns about US$700 to about US$1100 can be about US$400 to US$500.
Australian Embassy
Villa11, R V Senei Vannavaut Oum (St. 254)
Daun Penh District
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Phone: +855 23 213 470
Fax: +855 23 213 413
Web Site: http://www.cambodia.embassy.gov.au/
Email: australian.embassy.cambodia@dfat.gov.au
Office Hours: The Embassy will be open from 8am to 12pm and 1.30pm to 5pm
Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.
Embassy of Canada
#9 R.V. Senei Vinnavaut Oum (Street 254),
Sangkat Chaktamouk, Khan Daun Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phone: (011 855 23) 213 470
Fax: (011 855 23) 211 389
Web Site: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/cambodia/
Email: pnmpn@international.gc.ca
Royal Danish Embassy
House #8, Street 352
Boeung Keng Kong 1
Chamcar Morn
Phnom Penh
Phone: +855 23 987 629
Fax: +855 23 993 065
Web Site: http://www.phnompenh.um.dk
Email: pnhrpk@um.dk
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday:7.30-12.00 to 13.00-16.30 Friday: 7.30-12.00 to
13.00-14.00
Embassy of France
1 Boulevard Monivong - BP 18
Phnom Penh
Phone: [855] (23) 43 00 20
Fax: [855] (23) 43 00 38
Web Site: http://www.ambafrance-kh.org/
Email: ambafrance.phnom-penh-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
German Embassy
No. 76-78 Rue Yougoslavie
Phnom Penh
Phone: (844) 216 193, 381
Fax: (844) 23 42 77 46
Email: germanembassy@everyday.com.kh
British Embassy
27-29 Street 75
Phnom Penh
Phone: (855 23) 427124 or (00) (855 23) 428153
Fax: (00) (855 23) 427125
Web Site: http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/cambodia
Email: britemb@online.com.kh
consular.phnompenh@fco.gov.uk
Office Hours: Office hours: Monday - Friday: 08:30-12:00 and 13:30-17:00
Consular hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00-11:30 and 13:30-15:00
U.S. Embassy
16, Street 228 (between streets 51 and 63) Phnom Penh
Phone: (855-23)216 436/ 216 438
Fax: (855-23) 216 437
Office Hours: Morning: 8:00 AM--12:00 PM Afternoon: 01:00 PM--05:00 PM
Camette Hospital
3, Monivong, Phnom Penh
Tel : +855-23-426948, +855-23-724891-2, +855-23-427792; Fax : +855-23-724892
Email: fabretesteber@bigpond.com.kh
CFMC - Community and Family Medical Clinic
262, Trasak, Paem, Street 63, Phnom Penh
Tel : +855-23-217 349; Handphone : +855-12- 803610
Email: marissa.md@bigpond.com.kh
China Ophtal Melogical Clinic
300E1, Kamphuchea Krom, Street 128, Phnom Penh 12252.
Handphone: +855-12-845038
Chuen Min Hospital
148, Mao Tse Thoung, Street 245, Phnom Penh 12311.
Tel : +855-23-721120; Handphone : +855-12-842686
Clinic and Biological Center
185, Norodom, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax : +855-23-211099
Clinic Depo Long Hour
151, Jawaharlal Nehru, Street 215, Phnom Penh 12153.
Tel : +855-23-723941; Handphone : +855-12-911998
Clinique Bramavihahara
597, Kamphuchea Krom, Street 128, Phnom Penh 12156.
Tel : +855-23-723941; Handphone : +855-12-911998
Clinique De Paris
71, Oknha Peich, Street 242, Phnom Penh 12207.
Tel/Fax : +855-23-210825; Handphone : +855-12-824400
Clinic Kirirom
77, Street 115, Phnom Penh 12253.
Tel : +855-23-801345
D.N. Clinic
389, Kamphuchea Krom, Street 128, Phnom Penh 12252.
Tel/Fax : +855-23-366542; Handphone : +855-12-881782
Friendship Clinic Khmer and Chinese
181E0, Norodom, Phnom Penh 12302.
Tel : +855-23-213539
Guang Yang Medical Center
67, Jawaharlal Nehru, Street 215, Phnom Penh 12304.
Tel : +855-23-720514; Handphone : +855-12-895128
Hospital Bayon
327, Norodom, Phnom Penh
Tel : +855-23-214537
Hospital Mean Chey
Street 361, Phnom Penh 12355.
Handphones : +855-12-858251, +855-12-937677, +855-12-864648
International SOS Medical and Dental Clinic
161, Street 51, Phnom Penh
Tel : +855-23-216911; Fax : +855-23-215811
Email: sos@bigpond.com.kh
Web site: www.internationalsos.com
Kantha BophaI
Oknha Street 61, Phnom Penh
Tel : +855-23-428009; Handphone : +855-18-814878
Kossamak Hospital
80, Yothapol Khemarak Phomin, Street 271, Phnom Penh 12157.
Tel : +855-23-883047, +855-23-882947; Handphone : +855-18-814878
Liudmila's Health Clinic
35, Trasak Paem, Street 63, Phnom Penh
Tel : +855-23-302868; Handphone : +855-12-813318
National Pediatric Hospital
100, Confederation de la Russie, Phnom Penh
Tel : +855-23-884137, +855-23-881075
Pharmacie De Gare
18E0, Monivong, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax : +855-23-426855; Handphone : +855-12-805908
Email: nmc@worldmail.com.kh
Phanom Penh Clinic
95, Sihanouk, Street 274, Phnom Penh 12207.
Tel : +855-23-216208; Fax : +855-23-215150
Preah Monivong Hospital
Trasak Paem, Street 63, Phnom Penh 12210.
Handphone : +855-12-944591
Raffles Medical Center
313, Sisowath, Phnom Penh 12207.
Tel : +855-23-426288 ext. 650; Fax : +855-23-218393
Email: raffles@camnet.com.kh
When entering Cambodia, a passport valid for six months and an entry visa are required. In order to process your visa on arrival, you must provide two passport sized photos. When entering Cambodia, a passport valid for six months and an entry visa are required. In order to process your visa on arrival, you must provide two passport sized photos. It is always exciting to travel to Cambodia because you can get in and out of Cambodia through flights, boats, and land from the neighbour countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. Even if you have obtained a Cambodia visa before entry, it is very important and necessary to obtain an entry stamp in your passport when entering the country. Failure to do so will cause serious problems when you come and leave the country.
Custom & Etiquette
The first step upon arriving in Cambodia would be to get accustomed to the
customs and etiquette of the locals. It is important to note that greetings
between Cambodians are dependent on the relationship/hierarchy/age between the
people. The traditional greeting is a bow combined with a bringing of the hands
together at chest level, similar to bringing hands together for prayer. If one
intends to show greater respect the bow is lower and the hands brought higher.
However, with foreigners, Cambodians have adopted the western practice of
shaking hands. Women may still use the traditional Cambodian greeting. The
simple rule is to respond with the greeting you are given. In Cambodia people
are addressed with the honorific title "Lok" for a man and "Lok Srey" for a
woman followed with the first name or both the first and surname.
Cuisine
Khmer cuisine is quite delicious. There is also Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese,
Indonesian, and Indian cuisine available, particularly in the capital. Western
style food is available in larger cities and at all large hotels. Try local
Khmer food.
Money & Banking
It is important for you to have enough funds to survive on while you live in
Cambodia. The Cambodian currency is called the riel, although you will find that
shops quote prices both in riel and in US dollars. So, even if you do not change
currency, you can still make purchases in US dollars. Riel notes come in
denominations of 100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200
and 100. The import and export of riel are prohibited. It is a good idea to have
plenty of small denomination US dollars, as they are far easier to change than
the larger notes. Thai bahts are also widely accepted. ATMs are fairly available
in the major cities. Credit cards are also accepted in major establishments.
Health
Before setting off, check on some illnesses that occur in Cambodia. Some of the
common illnesses include Hepatitis A, typhoid, yellow fever, Japanese
encephalitis and hepatitis B. While the first 2 vaccinations are recommended for
all travellers to Cambodia, yellow fever vaccination is recommended for those
arriving from yellow fever infected areas in America. If your teaching
assignment is going to be in rural areas for a long term, then protect yourself
from Japanese encephalitis as well. While in Cambodia, if you really think you
have something, go see a doctor. If you're not sure where to find good medical
attention, check with the nearest international hotel. Do check the list of
clinics provided to know whom you can visit if you fall ill. There are health
care providers in town catering for expats and tourists in Phnom Penh. These
include Naga Clinic, International SOS Medical and Dental Clinic and the
American Medical Center. It is not advisable to drink the tap water. Go for the
bottled variety at all times, unless the water has been thoroughly boiled.
