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Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Dollarized economy (USD); very cheap; relaxed long-stay visa rules. Moderate sample (34 contributors)
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Phnom Penh climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 141,333 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 76.7 Mbps | 68.7 Mbps | 5 ms | 104,031 |
| Mobile | 220 Mbps | 38.7 Mbps | 16 ms | 37,302 |
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Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 1 USD, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD |
|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $617 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,258 |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,225 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $324 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD |
|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $641 |
| 1BR outside center | $372 |
| 3BR city center | $1,228 |
| 3BR outside center | $747 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $270 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $140 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD |
|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $3.50 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $37.30 |
| Fast food combo | $7.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.03 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.61 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD |
|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $110 |
| Phone plan / mo | $8 |
| Internet / mo | $25 |
| Gym membership / mo | $42 |
| Cinema ticket | $5.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $648 |
| International school / yr | $10,988 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $35,000 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Cambodia
Country-level research that applies to living in Phnom Penh — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 30-day visa-on-arrival (~$30) |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Practically none |
| Tax if you become resident | Territorial-leaning system · top rate 20% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
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Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo