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Phnom Penh

Cambodia's capital with renewable business-visa route and growing coworking

In Phnom Penh, a mid-range month runs about $1,108 (KHR 4,474,411), typical internet speeds are around 4.5–10 Mbps and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Cheaper day to day than about 90% of cities

Internet1.9/10

Slower internet than about 80% of cities

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking7.5/10

Better coworking than about 70% of cities

English5/10

Less English-friendly than about 80% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness10/10

Among the 1% best cities for wellness

Getting There1/10

Among the 1% hardest cities to reach

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

29 categories for Phnom Penh, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Phu Quoc (~150 km) · Mui Ne (~350 km)
  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Mui Ne (~350 km) · Hoi An (~600 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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