Side-by-side city decision # Sihanoukville vs Bergen. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link SihanoukvilleCambodia1 VS BergenNorway5 $950Sihanoukville monthly budget $1,983Bergen monthly budget 20 MbpsSihanoukville internet 90 MbpsBergen internet Decision summary Bergen Bergen leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Sihanoukville Speed Fastest internet Bergen Vibe Best nomad vibe Bergen Safety Highest safety Bergen Air Cleanest air Bergen Walk Most walkable Bergen Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Sihanoukville](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/sihanoukville.md) Cambodia 1/6 Budget$950 Internet20 Mbps Vibe6/10 [Bergen](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/norway/bergen.md) Norway 5/6 Budget$1,983 Internet90 Mbps Vibe7/10 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 $950 $1,983 1-bed center rent $400 $1,200 Coworking desk $100 $260 Local meal $3 $18 Cappuccino $1.5 $4.5 Gym membership $30 $46 Transport budget $50 $83 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 20 Mbps 90 Mbps Nomad vibe 6/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 60/100 78/100 Air quality 70/100 85/100 Walkability 5/10 8/10 Female safety 6/10 9/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 5/10 9/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Average Excellent English proficiency Basic Excellent Climate type Tropical monsoon Oceanic Best time to visit Nov - Mar May - Sep 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. [Sihanoukville](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/sihanoukville.md) Cambodia → ### 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 [Bergen](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/norway/bergen.md) Norway → ### Strengths * Stunning fjord and mountain scenery * Extremely safe city with low crime * Excellent air quality and clean environment * High English proficiency everywhere * Efficient public transport system * Strong work-life balance culture ### Trade-offs * Very high cost of living * Frequent rain and cloudy weather * Limited nightlife compared to bigger cities * High personal income taxes * Dark winters with very short days * Competitive and expensive housing market ### Common visa routes * Schengen tourist visa (90 days) * No dedicated nomad visa * Residence permit for work/study 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.