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Phnom Penh
Cambodia ยท Asia
$700/mo ยท Pop. 2.1M
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Cambodia's rapidly developing capital. Ultra-cheap with a growing expat scene.
Full Score Breakdown
Detailed scores across 12 categories and 200+ factors for Phnom Penh. Each line is one factor (0โ100).
Economic Factors
69/100Employment & Income53
- Job Market Strength48
- Salary Levels37
- Freelance/Remote Work Market72
- Entrepreneurship Environment56
Cost Factors78
- Housing Costs88
- Daily Living Costs91
- Transportation Costs87
- Entertainment Costs82
- Healthcare Costs76
- Education Costs42
Economic Environment73
- Tax Rates79
- Business Regulations58
- Economic Stability74
- Currency Stability88
- Banking System64
Quality of Life
54/100Healthcare66
- Healthcare Quality64
- Healthcare Accessibility68
- Healthcare Affordability77
- English-Speaking Medical Staff79
- Mental Health Services46
- Dental Care61
Education60
- School Quality67
- International Schools74
- Universities51
- Language Schools63
- Vocational Training43
Safety & Environment49
- Crime Rates53
- Personal Safety63
- Political Stability72
- Natural Disaster Risk47
- Air Quality38
- Water Quality32
- Noise Pollution41
Climate & Nature45
- Climate Suitability59
- Sunshine Hours68
- Rainfall Patterns49
- Natural Beauty54
- Green Spaces44
- Beach/Water Access22
- Mountains/Hiking18
Infrastructure & Connectivity
61/100Transportation52
- Public Transport Quality49
- Public Transport Coverage46
- Public Transport Affordability89
- Bike Infrastructure24
- Walkability39
- Traffic Congestion31
- Driving Conditions36
- Taxi/Rideshare84
- Car Ownership Necessity71
Connectivity55
- Airport Connectivity71
- Airport Distance78
- Train Connections19
- Bus Connections69
- Ferry Connections37
Digital Infrastructure78
- Internet Speed86
- Internet Reliability79
- Internet Cost88
- Mobile Network Quality87
- Coworking Spaces71
- Public WiFi58
Housing & Living Spaces
70/100Housing Market70
- Rental Availability76
- Rental Costs89
- Purchase Prices84
- Housing Quality54
- Housing Variety66
- Landlord Regulations52
Neighborhoods70
- Neighborhood Diversity69
- Expat/International Areas78
- Gentrification Trends57
- Proximity to Amenities74
Daily Life & Services
71/100Shopping & Retail70
- Supermarket Availability71
- Shopping Mall Quantity64
- Shopping Mall Quality62
- International Brands66
- Local Markets87
- Opening Hours76
- E-commerce61
Food & Dining83
- Restaurant Variety83
- Restaurant Quality76
- Restaurant Affordability91
- Cafรฉ Culture79
- Street Food94
- Alcohol Availability78
- Food Delivery78
Essential Services67
- Pharmacy Density79
- 24-Hour Pharmacies59
- Medicine Availability71
- Postal Services54
- Banking Services73
- Laundry Services69
- Repair Services64
- Hair Salons/Barbers81
- Pet Services52
Utilities & Connectivity65
- Electricity Reliability69
- Water Reliability64
- Utility Costs83
- Heating/Cooling57
- Waste Management51
Cultural & Social Life
60/100Culture & Entertainment58
- Museums & Galleries61
- Historical Sites84
- Theaters & Performing Arts41
- Music Scene59
- Cinema Options64
- Libraries42
- Art Scene52
Social Life57
- Nightlife Quality68
- Nightlife Safety54
- Festival Calendar71
- Sports Culture49
- Social Clubs61
- Dating Scene56
- LGBTQ+ Scene41
Community67
- Local Friendliness89
- Expat Community Size64
- Expat Integration69
- Language Barriers49
- Cultural Events66
Professional & Career
65/100Business Environment53
- Industry Clusters46
- Major Companies41
- Startup Ecosystem55
- Coworking Culture70
- Professional Networking54
- Business Associations51
Work Environment81
- Work-Life Balance78
- Remote Work Acceptance74
- Internet for Work89
- Time Zone71
- Business Visa Options91
Market Opportunities65
- Client Base52
- Freelance Market71
- Competition Level73
Lifestyle & Pace
64/100Daily Rhythm73
- Pace of Life81
- Working Hours Culture69
- Dining Hours72
- Shop Opening Hours75
- Weekend Culture68
Lifestyle Options56
- Outdoor Lifestyle51
- Fitness Culture54
- Health Consciousness49
- Pet Friendliness58
- Family Orientation69
Tourism Impact64
- Tourist Volume62
- Tourism Seasonality53
- Tourist Infrastructure68
- Authenticity79
- Crowding57
Legal & Administrative
57/100Visa & Residency70
- Visa Requirements90
- Residency Options84
- Residency Process76
- Citizenship Pathway21
- Deportation Risk81
Administration51
- Bureaucracy Level39
- Digital Government53
- Document Requirements59
- Language Requirements54
- Legal System49
Rights & Freedoms51
- Freedom of Speech33
- Religious Freedom71
- Women's Rights62
- LGBTQ+ Rights38
- Worker Rights52
Family & Children
63/100Child-Friendly Infrastructure59
- Playgrounds51
- Kid Activities62
- Child Safety64
- Pediatric Care66
- Baby/Toddler Facilities53
Family Services66
- Childcare Availability61
- Childcare Costs71
- School Holidays62
- Extracurricular Activities65
- Family Housing72
Practical Considerations
62/100Transportation Costs62
- Fuel Prices76
- Gas Station Density79
- EV Infrastructure24
- Vehicle Costs62
- Vehicle Maintenance71
Special Services60
- Moving Services59
- Storage Facilities49
- Translation Services68
- Legal Services64
- Accounting Services61
Communication61
- Postal Reliability55
- Package Import52
- Language Learning59
- International Calling79
Emergency Services65
- Emergency Response61
- Emergency Healthcare69
- Emergency Numbers80
- Natural Disaster Preparedness48
Specific to Your Profile
62/100Remote Work Specific72
- Time Zone Alignment70
- Coworking Day Passes69
- Cafรฉ Laptop Culture83
- Video Call Quality84
- Tech Ecosystem52
Personal Circumstances56
- Citizenship Advantages49
- Partner Citizenship Advantages41
- Industry Presence50
- Language Skills47
- Religious/Cultural Fit69
- Dietary Requirements73
- Hobby Availability64
- Pet Import Rules53
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