Makild nomad city guide

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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

Parks
Monthly estimateINR 1,05,900
Studio rentINR 28,000-INR 65,000
Internet45 Mbps
Safety48/100
Air qualityPolluted periods (43)
PowerOutage risk (41)
CoworkingSparse work scene (35)
Best seasonNov-Feb
Minimum stay3-12 months

Nomad fit in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh 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 BKK1, Toul Tom Poung, Riverside. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-65 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 3-12 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips

Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.

The best timing is usually Nov-Feb. Watch out for may-oct rain when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

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

Cleanliness
Challenging (35)
Crime rate
Elevated (54)
Air quality
Polluted periods (43)
Power reliability
Outage risk (41)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (52)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (35)
Healthcare access
Limited access (32)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (56)
Airport access
Good airport access (77)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (47)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (36)
Food delivery / convenience
Low app coverage (39)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (30)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (76)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (44)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (42)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 28,000-INR 65,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 24,000 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 7,000 / month
Cab estimate
INR 220 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 36,000 roundtrip estimate, 7-12h one stop

Common food prices

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

Eggs
INR 180 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 450 / kg
Rice
INR 95 / kg
Milk
INR 110 / litre
Local lunch
INR 260 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 130 / cup

Country context

Country
Cambodia
Airport code
PNH
GDP per person estimate
$2,800
City conservatism estimate
62/100

All table data for Phnom Penh

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 1,05,900
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 28,000-INR 65,000 / month
Average rent
INR 46,500
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 86 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-65 sqm
Average apartment size
50 sqm / 538 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
3-12 months
Areas to start with
BKK1, Toul Tom Poung, Riverside

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 24,000
Common food basket
Eggs INR 180, chicken INR 450/kg, rice INR 95/kg, milk INR 110/L
Eggs
INR 180 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 450 / kg
Rice
INR 95 / kg
Milk
INR 110 / litre
Local lunch
INR 260 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 130 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 220 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 5,500 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,500 / month
Internet speed
45 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
PNH
Flight from Mumbai
INR 36,000 roundtrip estimate, 7-12h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~9.5h one-way
Airport distance
22.5 km from city coordinate
Best season
Nov-Feb
Avoid / bad season
May-Oct rain
Scenic places
Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Scenic description
Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 1,05,900/month, 45 Mbps, 48/100 safety
General safety estimate
48/100
Women safety estimate
57/100
City conservatism estimate
62/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Basic infrastructure (39)
Cleanliness
Challenging (35)
Crime rate
Elevated (54)
Air quality
Polluted periods (43)
Power reliability
Outage risk (41)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (52)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (35)
Healthcare access
Limited access (32)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (56)
Airport access
Good airport access (77)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (47)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (36)
Food delivery / convenience
Low app coverage (39)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (30)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (76)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (44)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (42)
City population
1,573,544
City coordinates
11.56245, 104.91601

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
62/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
1821306
Search phrase
Phnom Penh Cambodia Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | 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
Phnom Penh
Country Code
KH
Country
Cambodia
Iata
PNH
Rent Low
28000
Rent High
65000
Internet
45
Food Daily
1600
Cab5km
220
Utilities
5500
Wifi
1500
Flight Inr
36000
Flight Time
7-12h one stop
Area
BKK1, Toul Tom Poung, Riverside
Size
35-65 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
3-12 months
Best Season
Nov-Feb
Avoid Season
May-Oct rain
Safety
48
City Conservative
62
Country Gdp Pc
2800
Country Gdp B
50
Title Name
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Scenic
Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Scenic Description
Cultural scenery with old streets, landmarks, temples, museums, or architecture.
Average Rent
46500
Average Sqm
50
Monthly Estimate
105900
Search Phrase
Phnom Penh Cambodia Parks, historic areas, weekend nature trips
Latitude
11.56245
Longitude
104.91601
Population
1573544
Geo Name Id
1821306
Airport Distance Km
22.520160484582327
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Asia/Phnom_Penh

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