# Phnom Penh vs Tenerife

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

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

💰
Best Budget
Phnom Penh

🌐
Fastest Internet
Tenerife

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Best Vibe
Tenerife

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Safest City
Tenerife

🌿
Cleanest Air
Tenerife

🚶
Most Walkable
Tenerife

🏆 Overall Winner: Tenerife

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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)

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

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

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$1000
$1560

1-Bed Center Rent
$500
$900

Coworking Desk
$100
$200

Local Meal
$3.5
$12

Cappuccino
$2.5
$2.5

Gym Membership
$40
$40

Transport Budget
$50
$60

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
30 Mbps
100 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)

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

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Year-round mild climate with 300+ sunny days
* ✅ Stunning beaches and volcanic landscapes
* ✅ Affordable cost of living compared to mainland Spain
* ✅ Strong expat community with plenty of networking events
* ✅ Excellent hiking and outdoor activities
* ✅ Good digital infrastructure and coworking spaces

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Touristy areas can be crowded and expensive
* ❌ Long-term rental contracts are hard to secure
* ❌ Bureaucratic hurdles for residency paperwork
* ❌ Limited nightlife outside major resort zones
* ❌ Public transport is infrequent in remote areas
* ❌ Tap water not drinkable – rely on bottled water

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Schengen Area (90/180 days)
* ▪ Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa
* ▪ Spanish Digital Nomad Visa