Sihanoukville
Cambodia
1/6
Budget$820
Internet35 Mbps
Vibe5/10
Side-by-side city decision
Sihanoukville vs Lisbon.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
SihanoukvilleCambodia1/6
VS
LisbonPortugal5/6
$820Sihanoukville monthly budget
$2,275Lisbon monthly budget
35 MbpsSihanoukville internet
220 MbpsLisbon internet
Decision summary
Lisbon
Lisbon leads on more of the six headline signals.
Cost
Best budget
Sihanoukville
Speed
Fastest internet
Lisbon
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Lisbon
Safety
Highest safety
Lisbon
Air
Cleanest air
Lisbon
Walk
Most walkable
Lisbon
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Lisbon
Portugal
5/6
Budget$2,275
Internet220 Mbps
Vibe9/10
Full comparison
Compare what matters
Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.
Monthly budget and costs
7 signalsMetricSihanoukvilleLisbon
Total estimated budget
$820
$2,275
1-bed center rent
$380
$1,550
Coworking desk
$100
$240
Local meal
$3
$13
Cappuccino
$2.4
$2.4
Gym membership
$35
$45
Transport budget
$70
$45
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsMetricSihanoukvilleLisbon
Internet speed
35 Mbps
220 Mbps
Nomad vibe
5/10
9/10
Quality of life
5 signalsMetricSihanoukvilleLisbon
Safety index
54/100
67/100
Air quality
67/100
78/100
Walkability
4/10
9/10
Female safety
5/10
8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
5/10
9/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsMetricSihanoukvilleLisbon
Healthcare quality
Poor
Good
English proficiency
Basic
Good
Climate type
Tropical monsoon
Mediterranean
Best time to visit
Nov - Mar
Apr - Jun
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
Cambodia
Strengths
- Lower rents than Phnom Penh and major Thai beach destinations
- Easy access to beaches and nearby islands
- Warm weather year-round
- USD is widely accepted alongside Cambodian riel
- Relaxed pace outside the casino corridors
- Airport offers useful regional connections
Trade-offs
- Limited coworking spaces and inconsistent home internet
- Rapid development has left parts of town dusty and noisy
- Healthcare options are limited for serious conditions
- Scooters are often necessary for daily life
- Casino-focused areas can feel chaotic and impersonal
- Rainy-season flooding and outages can disrupt routines
Common visa routes
- Tourist Visa (T-class), typically extendable once for a short stay
- Ordinary Visa (E-class) with EB extension for business or longer stays
- Visa on Arrival or e-Visa for eligible nationalities
Lisbon
Portugal
Strengths
- Large, international remote-worker community
- Excellent walkability and public transport
- Mild climate with abundant sunshine
- Reliable high-speed fiber internet
- Strong café, food, and cultural scene
- Safe city with easy European flight connections
Trade-offs
- Housing costs have risen sharply
- Long-term rentals are highly competitive
- Winter apartments can be cold and damp
- Tourist-heavy central neighborhoods get noisy
- Portuguese bureaucracy can move slowly
- Wages and services do not always match capital-city prices
Common visa routes
- Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
- D7 Passive Income Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa waiver or tourist 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.