# Sihanoukville vs Chania

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

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

💰
Best Budget
Sihanoukville

🌐
Fastest Internet
Chania

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Best Vibe
Chania

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Safest City
Chania

🌿
Cleanest Air
Chania

🚶
Most Walkable
Chania

🏆 Overall Winner: Chania

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

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

[Chania](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/greece/chania.md)

[Greece](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/greece.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$950
$1300

1-Bed Center Rent
$400
$650

Coworking Desk
$100
$150

Local Meal
$3
$12

Cappuccino
$1.5
$3.5

Gym Membership
$30
$40

Transport Budget
$50
$50

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
20 Mbps
50 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
6/10
8/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
60/100
70/100

Healthcare Quality
Average
Good

English Proficiency
Basic
Good

Climate Type
Tropical monsoon
Mediterranean

Best Time to Visit
Nov - Mar
May - Oct

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

### 👍 Pros

✅ 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

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ 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

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ e-Visa
* ▪ Tourist Visa
* ▪ Business Visa

## [Chania](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/greece/chania.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Stunning Venetian harbor and old town
* ✅ Affordable cost of living compared to other European destinations
* ✅ Excellent local cuisine and fresh seafood
* ✅ Reliable high-speed internet in most areas
* ✅ Vibrant expat and digital nomad community
* ✅ Easy access to beaches and hiking trails

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Summer crowds and peak-season prices
* ❌ Limited coworking spaces compared to larger cities
* ❌ Public transport can be infrequent outside the city center
* ❌ Winter months are cooler and some businesses close
* ❌ Greek bureaucracy can be slow for paperwork
* ❌ Schengen 90/180 rule limits long-term stays without visa

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Schengen Area (90/180 days)
* ▪ Greek Digital Nomad Visa
* ▪ Long-stay visa (D type)