Side-by-side city decision # Koh Rong vs Makati. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link Koh RongCambodia3/6 VS MakatiPhilippines3/6 $925Koh Rong monthly budget $1,280Makati monthly budget 18 MbpsKoh Rong internet 125 MbpsMakati internet Decision summary No universal winner The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit. Cost Best budget Koh Rong Speed Fastest internet Makati Vibe Best nomad vibe Makati Safety Highest safety Koh Rong Air Cleanest air Koh Rong Walk Most walkable Makati Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Koh Rong](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/koh-rong.md) Cambodia 3/6 Budget$925 Internet18 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Makati](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/makati.md) Philippines 3/6 Budget$1,280 Internet125 Mbps Vibe8/10 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 MetricKoh RongMakati Total estimated budget $925 $1,280 1-bed center rent $450 $720 Coworking desk $0 $190 Local meal $4 $4.3 Cappuccino $2.5 $3.5 Gym membership $0 $48 Transport budget $35 $70 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricKoh RongMakati Internet speed 18 Mbps 125 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricKoh RongMakati Safety index 72/100 61/100 Air quality 88/100 48/100 Walkability 5/10 6/10 Female safety 6/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 6/10 7/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricKoh RongMakati Healthcare quality Poor Excellent English proficiency Average Excellent Climate type Tropical monsoon Tropical monsoon Best time to visit Nov - Mar Nov - Feb 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. [Koh Rong](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/koh-rong.md) Cambodia → ### Strengths * Beautiful beaches, clear water, and jungle scenery * Low day-to-day costs compared with major beach destinations * Relaxed, low-traffic island lifestyle * Friendly tourism workers and widely understood basic English * Good setting for diving, snorkeling, and outdoor downtime * Cleaner air and less urban noise than mainland cities ### Trade-offs * Internet can be unreliable, especially in storms * No full-service coworking space or dependable dedicated-desk market * Limited healthcare and emergency services on the island * Cash remains essential for daily purchases * Accommodation supply is seasonal and inconsistent * Ferries, power, and supplies can be disrupted by bad weather ### Common visa routes * Cambodia Tourist Visa (T), typically 30 days and extendable once * Cambodia Ordinary Visa (E), renewable through local visa agents * Visa exemption is not generally available; check nationality-specific requirements [Makati](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/makati.md) Philippines → ### Strengths * Excellent English proficiency and easy daily communication * Strong café, coworking, and corporate-business ecosystem * High-quality private hospitals and specialist care nearby * Wide choice of condos, malls, restaurants, and delivery services * Cashless payments and ride-hailing are widely available * Large international and Filipino social scene ### Trade-offs * Severe road traffic can make short trips slow * Central neighborhoods have relatively high rents * Heat, humidity, and monsoon downpours are persistent * Air quality is often poor beside major roads * Sidewalks can be uneven, blocked, or limited * Tap water is not recommended for drinking ### Common visa routes * Visa-free entry or visitor visa extension * Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension * Special Resident Retiree's 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.