Sihanoukville

🇰🇭Cambodia•Southeast Asia

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living24

Safety68

Healthcare43

Career Opportunities38

Climate53

Transport48

Air Quality63.5

Family Friendliness53

Education37

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Sihanoukville a good place to live?

Sihanoukville scores 48/100 overall. It is relatively expensive (cost score: 24/100), moderately safe (safety: 68/100), and has limited healthcare (healthcare: 43/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Sihanoukville?

Sihanoukville has a cost of living score of 24/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Sihanoukville?

Sihanoukville has a transport score of 48/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Sihanoukville?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Sihanoukville are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Sihanoukville safe for expats?

Sihanoukville has a safety score of 68/100. The city moderately safe and has an air quality score of 63.5/100.

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