Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia is an Asia base for digital nomads with a typical solo monthly cost around $1000, average internet around 60 Mbps, and a safety score of 5/10. In our dataset the friendliest months are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, while rainy months to plan around are Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Place feel leans urban with vibes tagged adventure, foodie. Visa: Up to 365 days for most nationalities. Time zone UTC+7.
Key stats for digital nomads
- Cost of living (solo / month): $1000
- Long-term monthly estimate: $750
- Median Airbnb (night): $45 (estimate)
- Internet: 60 Mbps (reliability 7/10 (estimate))
- Power grid stability: 7/10 (estimate)
- Coworking density: Low
- Safety: 5/10 (female safety 4/10)
- Visa: Up to 365 days for most nationalities.
- Timezone: UTC+7
- Language: Khmer
- Region: Asia
- Best months: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
- Rainy months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Avg temperature: 28°C
Vibe tags
- adventure
- foodie
Landscape
- urban
Why go
- Cheapest capital
- Emerging scene
- Riverside
Trade-offs
- Safety concerns
- Infrastructure
- Pollution
Quick answers
How much does it cost to live in Phnom Penh as a digital nomad?
About $1000 a month for a solo nomad, based on Nomad Spin's data. For longer stays, our long-term monthly estimate is $750. The median Airbnb estimate is $45 a night, which matters most if you book short stays instead of a monthly rental.
Is the internet in Phnom Penh good enough for video calls?
Usually, but keep a backup. Nomad Spin lists average speeds around 60 Mbps with estimated reliability 7/10 and power grid stability 7/10. Coworking density is Low, so do not count on a coworking fallback. Test your own apartment's connection before a long stay.
How long can I stay in Cambodia as a digital nomad?
Up to 365 days on the E-Visa, per Nomad Spin's data. Eligibility depends on your passport. Verify current rules on official Cambodia government pages. Rules change, so read the official page again before you travel.
When is the best time to live in Phnom Penh?
November to February are the best months in Nomad Spin's data. The rainy months to plan around are June to September, and the average temperature is about 28 C. Other months carry no weather flag in our data.
Is Phnom Penh safe for solo female travelers?
Take extra care. Phnom Penh scores 5/10 for overall safety and 4/10 for female safety in Nomad Spin's data. LGBTQ+ friendliness scores 3/10. Use normal city precautions and check recent local advice for the area you book. Listed trade-offs: safety concerns.
Who should skip Phnom Penh as a nomad base?
Skip Phnom Penh if these listed trade-offs are dealbreakers: safety concerns, infrastructure and pollution. Its listed strengths are cheapest capital, emerging scene and riverside. Female safety scores 4/10 and English proficiency scores 4/10 in our data.
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