Side-by-side city decision

# Bangkok vs Sihanoukville.

A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.

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BangkokThailand4
VS
SihanoukvilleCambodia2

$1,150Bangkok monthly budget
$950Sihanoukville monthly budget
75 MbpsBangkok internet
20 MbpsSihanoukville internet

Decision summary
Bangkok

Bangkok leads on more of the six headline signals.

Cost
Best budget
Sihanoukville

Speed
Fastest internet
Bangkok

Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Bangkok

Safety
Highest safety
Bangkok

Air
Cleanest air
Sihanoukville

Walk
Most walkable
Bangkok

Quick read

## Two cities at a glance

The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.

[Bangkok](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/thailand/bangkok.md)
Thailand

4/6

Budget$1,150
Internet75 Mbps
Vibe8/10

[Sihanoukville](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/sihanoukville.md)
Cambodia

2/6

Budget$950
Internet20 Mbps
Vibe6/10

Full comparison

## Compare what matters

Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.

Differences only

### Monthly budget and costs

7 signals

Total estimated budget
$1,150
$950

1-bed center rent
$600
$400

Coworking desk
$200
$100

Local meal
$3
$3

Cappuccino
$2.8
$1.5

Gym membership
$50
$30

Transport budget
$50
$50

### Work and infrastructure

2 signals

Internet speed
75 Mbps
20 Mbps

Nomad vibe
8/10
6/10

### Quality of life

5 signals

Safety index
70/100
60/100

Air quality
45/100
70/100

Walkability
6/10
5/10

Female safety
7/10
6/10

LGBTQ+ friendly
9/10
5/10

### Culture and climate

4 signals

Healthcare quality
Excellent
Average

English proficiency
Good
Basic

Climate type
Tropical monsoon
Tropical monsoon

Best time to visit
Nov - Feb
Nov - Mar

Beyond the numbers

## What each city asks you to trade

Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture.

[Bangkok](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/thailand/bangkok.md)
Thailand

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### Strengths

* Affordable cost of living

* Delicious and varied street food

* Thriving coworking scene

* Excellent healthcare facilities

* Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

* Central hub for Southeast Asian travel

### Trade-offs

* Air pollution during dry season

* Notorious traffic congestion

* Hot and humid weather year-round

* Language barrier outside tourist areas

* Common scams targeting tourists

* Complicated visa system for long stays

### Common visa routes

* Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

* Smart Visa

* Education Visa

[Sihanoukville](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/sihanoukville.md)
Cambodia

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### Strengths

* Affordable cost of living

* Beautiful beaches and islands nearby

* Warm tropical weather year-round

* Growing digital nomad community

* Cheap and delicious local street food

* Low rent prices compared to other SE Asian cities

### Trade-offs

* Heavy construction and development noise

* Scams and touts targeting tourists

* Poor infrastructure and frequent power cuts

* Limited coworking spaces with unreliable internet

* Litter and trash on some beaches

* Visa runs required every 30 days

### Common visa routes

* e-Visa

* Tourist Visa

* Business Visa

Reading the result

## Use this as a planning benchmark

The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices.

Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices.
Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity.
Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.