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title: "Cambodia for digital nomads: 6 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/cambodia
description: "Cambodia for remote workers: 6 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Kep (50/100). Cambodia has no digital-n…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# Cambodia for digital nomads: 6 cities compared (2026)

Cambodia has 6 cities in the dataset. Kep scores highest under balanced weights at 50/100; Phnom Penh is the cheapest with a city-level price at $922 a month. Cambodia has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Cambodia, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Kep | 50 | 1050 (national estimate) | 15 | Crab market; Kep National Park trails | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kep |
| 2 | Phnom Penh | 49 | 922 | 17.3 | Very low cost; Easy long visas | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/phnom-penh |
| 3 | Kampot | 47 | 1050 (national estimate) | 15 | Kampot pepper; Riverside bungalows | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kampot |
| 4 | Sihanoukville | 47 | 1076 | 15 | Gateway to Koh Rong; Casino construction boom | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/sihanoukville |
| 5 | Siem Reap | 43 | 1076 | 15 | Angkor Wat; Very low costs | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/siem-reap |
| 6 | Battambang | 43 | 1076 | 15 | French colonial architecture; Bamboo train | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/battambang |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 1.8 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 72th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 62/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 68.9 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.606 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | very-low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | visa on arrival |
| EU (Germany) | visa on arrival |
| UK | visa on arrival |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Cambodia yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/kep-vs-phnom-penh
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/kampot-vs-kep
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/kep-vs-sihanoukville
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/kep-vs-siem-reap

## FAQ

### Is Cambodia good for digital nomads?

Kep scores 50/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 869 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Cambodia's 6 cities average 46.6/100. Strongest factors in Kep: air quality and safety; weakest: quality of life.

### What is the cheapest city in Cambodia for a remote worker?

Phnom Penh, at about $922 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Battambang is the most expensive city-priced option at $1,076.

### Does Cambodia have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Cambodia without a visa?

US passport: visa on arrival. EU passport (Germany as reference): visa on arrival. UK passport: visa on arrival. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Cambodia has the fastest internet?

Phnom Penh, with a measured median download of 17.3 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Cambodia?

Cambodia records 1.8 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 72th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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