Koh Rong, Cambodia 🇰🇭
#692
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Nomad Score:
54%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable overall, especially compared to major cities; low prices for food, accommodation, and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Budget bungalows and guesthouses are cheap, but higher-end beachfront villas can be pricey; limited variety.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food are very affordable; imported goods are more expensive and less common.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Limited transport options but very cheap; mostly boat rides and motorbike rentals.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Affordable nightlife and beach activities; some tours can be pricier but generally low cost.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
32%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; memberships are limited and can be expensive relative to local standards.
💱 Currency Stability
54%
Weight: 30
Cambodian Riel is stable but heavily pegged to USD; some inflation risks exist.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
47%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable; frequent outages especially during bad weather.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very limited to no formal coworking spaces; digital nomads mostly work from cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
50%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but speeds and reliability vary greatly.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
43%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; seating and power outlets are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
31%
Weight: 100
Still an emerging destination for digital nomads; more popular among backpackers and tourists.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle promotes good balance but limited work infrastructure can be challenging.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Beautiful natural environment with clean beaches; some waste management issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
55%
Weight: 10
Basic cleanliness maintained in tourist areas; some litter and sanitation issues in less developed parts.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Khmer is dominant; English spoken in tourist areas but limited outside them.
💨 Air Quality
84%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to island location and low traffic.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
38%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious medical issues require evacuation to mainland or Phnom Penh.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but limited in quality and scope.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities and specialists; emergency care is basic.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot, humid weather; rainy season can be intense but generally warm year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional tropical storms and flooding possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
86%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and forests; island environment rich in biodiversity.
❄️ Air Conditioning
62%
Weight: 15
Available in most tourist accommodations but not universal; power outages can affect usage.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
21%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons only.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
74%
Weight: 20
Rich Khmer culture with local traditions; island lifestyle influences culture.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife focused on beach bars and small parties; no large clubs or events.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
92%
Weight: 15
Excellent for outdoor activities like snorkeling, diving, hiking, and beach relaxation.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Khmer exist.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
71%
Weight: 10
Good variety of local tours including boat trips, fishing, and cultural visits.
🎳 Indoors Fun
28%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly small bars and cafes.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Good local Khmer and seafood options; limited international cuisine variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
33%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available; mostly small-scale and seasonal.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers; outdoor fitness more common.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and fruits widely available; limited organic or specialty health food stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT+7 is convenient for Asia and Australia but less so for Europe and Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events; small digital nomad community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; mostly dependent on global online work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
27%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem; most freelancers work independently.
🏢 Coworking Quality
12%
Weight: 30
Almost no dedicated coworking spaces; makeshift setups in cafes or accommodations.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity on the island.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Cash dominant; some mobile payment apps used but limited infrastructure.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
35%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but limited adoption and infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
18%
Weight: 30
No airport on the island; access only by boat from Sihanoukville or Phnom Penh.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system on the island.
🚶 Walkability
68%
Weight: 20
Walkable in small village areas and beaches; limited paved paths elsewhere.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Possible to cycle but roads are basic and sometimes unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited to boat connections; no direct land transport.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
74%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals widely available and affordable.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage available but patchy in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages especially during storms; backup generators common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi mostly in cafes and guesthouses.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
78%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas easy to obtain on arrival or online; 30-day stays extendable.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax for foreigners working remotely; business tax system complex.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions exist; generally safe for tourists but political criticism limited.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but some underlying political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
35%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners; requires local residency and documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow; foreign ownership restrictions apply.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Basic amenities for nomads but lacks infrastructure and community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
Weight: 25
Rare and informal meetups; no regular events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
35%
Weight: 20
Small online groups and forums but limited activity.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists; petty crime exists but violent crime is rare.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Moderately female friendly; cultural norms conservative but tourists generally respected.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant of foreigners; some occasional discrimination but rare.