# Phnom Penh vs Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle.

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

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Best Budget
Phnom Penh

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Fastest Internet
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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Best Vibe
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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Safest City
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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Cleanest Air
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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Most Walkable
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

🏆 Overall Winner: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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[Phnom Penh](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/phnom-penh.md)

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

[Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md)

[Spain](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$1000
$1340

1-Bed Center Rent
$500
$700

Coworking Desk
$100
$180

Local Meal
$3.5
$12

Cappuccino
$2.5
$2.5

Gym Membership
$40
$40

Transport Budget
$50
$40

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
30 Mbps
150 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
7/10
8/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
60/100
70/100

Healthcare Quality
Average
Good

English Proficiency
Average
Average

Climate Type
Tropical monsoon
Subtropical

Best Time to Visit
Nov - Feb
Nov - Mar

## [Phnom Penh](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/phnom-penh.md)

### 👍 Pros

✅ Extremely low cost of living
* ✅ Friendly and welcoming locals
* ✅ Delicious street food and local cuisine
* ✅ Growing expat and digital nomad community
* ✅ Visa on arrival and easy visa extensions
* ✅ Rich history and cultural attractions

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Chaotic traffic and frequent gridlock
* ❌ Poor air quality during dry season
* ❌ Tap water is unsafe to drink
* ❌ Limited nightlife compared to Bangkok or Saigon
* ❌ Occasional power outages and construction noise
* ❌ Corruption and bureaucracy can be frustrating

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Visa on arrival
* ▪ eVisa
* ▪ Business visa (E-class)

## [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Year-round mild climate
* ✅ Affordable cost of living
* ✅ Excellent beaches and outdoor activities
* ✅ Good fiber internet
* ✅ Safe and stable
* ✅ Vibrant expat community

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Limited nightlife compared to mainland
* ❌ Less English speakers outside tourist areas
* ❌ Isolated location (flights can be pricey)
* ❌ Occasional strong winds (calima)
* ❌ Bureaucracy for residency
* ❌ Limited job opportunities locally

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Digital Nomad Visa
* ▪ Non-Lucrative Visa
* ▪ Student Visa