Kampong Cham, Cambodia 🇰🇭
#691
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Nomad Score:
52%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Budget guesthouses and rental apartments are inexpensive, though options are limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer cheap and fresh options; imported goods cost more.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Motorbike taxis and tuk-tuks are very affordable; no formal public transit system.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment venues, but low prices where available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
51%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; prices are moderate but options are scarce.
💱 Currency Stability
58%
Weight: 30
Cambodian Riel is relatively stable but USD is widely used due to local currency fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
54%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds can be inconsistent and slower than in major cities.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
23%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; digital nomads often work from cafes or guesthouses.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
47%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but reliability and speed vary widely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
31%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; seating and power outlets are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
18%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; very few nomads currently reside here.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with low stress but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
63%
Weight: 15
Rural setting with natural surroundings, but some pollution from local sources.
🧼 Cleanliness
42%
Weight: 10
Basic sanitation infrastructure; streets and public areas can be littered.
🗨️ Language Barrier
35%
Weight: 30
Khmer is dominant; English is limited outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to rural environment, occasional dust and burning.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
38%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious cases require travel to Phnom Penh.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
40%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities; expats often rely on private clinics or hospitals in larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot, humid weather and a distinct rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
84%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural greenery and rural landscapes surrounding the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited availability in budget accommodations; more common in higher-end places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation beyond wet and dry seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich Khmer culture with local traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to rivers, countryside, and natural attractions.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal learning possible through locals.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
62%
Weight: 10
Some local tours and cultural experiences available but limited compared to tourist hubs.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
75%
Weight: 25
Good local Khmer cuisine; limited international food options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios in the city.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers; outdoor exercise more common.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce widely available; healthy eating possible but limited variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC+7 is convenient for Asia-Pacific and some European remote work schedules.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Minimal professional networking due to small expat and digital nomad community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; most remote work done online independently.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
No established freelance hubs or communities locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
Very few coworking spaces; those available lack amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Almost no startup ecosystem in Kampong Cham.
💳 Local Payment Services
45%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments growing but still limited; cash dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness locally.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
10%
Weight: 30
No airport in Kampong Cham; nearest international airport is Phnom Penh, 2-3 hours away.
🚇 Public Transit
15%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on tuk-tuks and motorbikes.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Small city center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Grab are limited or unavailable.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Cycling is common and feasible but lacks dedicated lanes.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Bus and minivan services connect to Phnom Penh and other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
70%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals widely available and affordable.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in town and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well without restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages; infrastructure improving but still unstable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi; mostly available in cafes and guesthouses.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
78%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas easy to obtain; visa runs common.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Cambodia has relatively simple tax system but enforcement varies.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; government controls media and dissent.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but with occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; requires documentation and local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
25%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for Kampong Cham digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft possible.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms conservative but foreigners generally respected.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited exposure to diverse populations.