Side-by-side city decision

# Sihanoukville vs Ubud.

A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.

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SihanoukvilleCambodia1
VS
UbudIndonesia5

$950Sihanoukville monthly budget
$890Ubud monthly budget
20 MbpsSihanoukville internet
25 MbpsUbud internet

Decision summary
Ubud

Ubud leads on more of the six headline signals.

Cost
Best budget
Ubud

Speed
Fastest internet
Ubud

Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Ubud

Safety
Highest safety
Ubud

Air
Cleanest air
Sihanoukville

Walk
Most walkable
Ubud

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

[Ubud](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/ubud.md)
Indonesia

5/6

Budget$890
Internet25 Mbps
Vibe8/10

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
$890

1-bed center rent
$400
$450

Coworking desk
$100
$120

Local meal
$3
$4

Cappuccino
$1.5
$2.5

Gym membership
$30
$35

Transport budget
$50
$50

### Work and infrastructure

2 signals

Internet speed
20 Mbps
25 Mbps

Nomad vibe
6/10
8/10

### Quality of life

5 signals

Safety index
60/100
70/100

Air quality
70/100
45/100

Walkability
5/10
6/10

Female safety
6/10
8/10

LGBTQ+ friendly
5/10
7/10

### Culture and climate

4 signals

Healthcare quality
Average
Average

English proficiency
Basic
Good

Climate type
Tropical monsoon
Tropical monsoon

Best time to visit
Nov - Mar
Apr - Oct

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

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### 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

[Ubud](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/ubud.md)
Indonesia

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### Strengths

* Affordable cost of living

* Strong digital nomad community

* Rich cultural and spiritual scene

* Beautiful rice terraces and nature

* Good yoga and wellness options

* Delicious local cuisine

### Trade-offs

* Traffic congestion on narrow roads

* Poor air quality during dry season

* Limited healthcare facilities

* Touristy and crowded in peak season

* Visa runs required every 30-60 days

* Unreliable internet in some areas

### Common visa routes

* Visa on Arrival (30 days)

* B211A Cultural Visa (60 days)

* Social Visit Visa (60 days, extendable)

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.