Makild nomad city guide

Banlung, Cambodia

Compare Banlung, Cambodia for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Central squares
Monthly estimateINR 90,850
Studio rentINR 22,700-INR 52,200
Internet41 Mbps
Safety56/100
Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (41)
PowerOutage risk (43)
CoworkingSparse work scene (33)
Best seasonNov-Feb
Minimum stay1-3 months

Nomad fit in Banlung

Banlung is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-3 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips

A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.

The best timing is usually Nov-Feb. Watch out for apr-may heat; rainy season varies when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Banlung. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (38)
Crime rate
Elevated (46)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (41)
Power reliability
Outage risk (43)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (51)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (33)
Healthcare access
Limited access (33)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Car/bike likely (39)
Airport access
Longer transfer (53)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (56)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (30)
Food delivery / convenience
Low app coverage (36)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (28)
Noise comfort
Generally calm (85)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (44)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (45)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 22,700-INR 52,200 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 21,750 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 6,300 / month
Cab estimate
INR 180 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 38,000 roundtrip estimate, 7-11h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Banlung, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 160 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 410 / kg
Rice
INR 85 / kg
Milk
INR 100 / litre
Local lunch
INR 230 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 115 / cup

Country context

Country
Cambodia
Airport code
SAI
GDP per person estimate
$2,800
City conservatism estimate
65/100

All table data for Banlung

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 90,850
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 22,700-INR 52,200 / month
Average rent
INR 37,450
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 77 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-55 sqm
Average apartment size
45 sqm / 484 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-3 months
Areas to start with
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 21,750
Common food basket
Eggs INR 160, chicken INR 410/kg, rice INR 85/kg, milk INR 100/L
Eggs
INR 160 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 410 / kg
Rice
INR 85 / kg
Milk
INR 100 / litre
Local lunch
INR 230 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 115 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 180 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 4,900 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,400 / month
Internet speed
41 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
SAI
Flight from Mumbai
INR 38,000 roundtrip estimate, 7-11h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~9h one-way
Airport distance
301.5 km from city coordinate
Best season
Nov-Feb
Avoid / bad season
Apr-May heat; rainy season varies
Scenic places
Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Scenic description
A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 90,850/month, 41 Mbps, 56/100 safety
General safety estimate
56/100
Women safety estimate
59/100
City conservatism estimate
65/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Basic infrastructure (40)
Cleanliness
Challenging (38)
Crime rate
Elevated (46)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (41)
Power reliability
Outage risk (43)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (51)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (33)
Healthcare access
Limited access (33)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Car/bike likely (39)
Airport access
Longer transfer (53)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (56)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (30)
Food delivery / convenience
Low app coverage (36)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (28)
Noise comfort
Generally calm (85)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (44)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (45)
City population
17,000
City coordinates
13.73939, 106.98727

Country and source context

Country
Cambodia
Country code
KH
Country cities tracked
29
Country GDP
$50B
GDP per person estimate
$2,800
Country conservatism estimate
65/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
1831732
Search phrase
Banlung Cambodia Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Data quality
generated-population-estimate
Sources
https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Banlung
Country Code
KH
Country
Cambodia
Iata
SAI
Rent Low
22700
Rent High
52200
Internet
41
Food Daily
1450
Cab5km
180
Utilities
4900
Wifi
1400
Flight Inr
38000
Flight Time
7-11h one stop
Area
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Size
35-55 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-3 months
Best Season
Nov-Feb
Avoid Season
Apr-May heat; rainy season varies
Safety
56
City Conservative
65
Country Gdp Pc
2800
Country Gdp B
50
Title Name
Banlung, Cambodia
Scenic
Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Scenic Description
A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.
Latitude
13.73939
Longitude
106.98727
Population
17000
Timezone
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Geo Name Id
1831732
Airport Distance Km
301.5
Data Quality
generated-population-estimate
Sources
https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Average Rent
37450
Average Sqm
45
Monthly Estimate
90850
Search Phrase
Banlung Cambodia Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips

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