🇰🇭 Southeast Asia
Cities & towns in Cambodia
Where you land inside Cambodia matters more than the country itself. Browse the most popular cities for American expats, or take a 60-second quiz to surface the top 5 that fit your lifestyle.
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Answer 8 quick questions about pace, beaches, transit, and budget — we'll rank the top 5 cities.
Phnom Penh
Pop. ~2.1M
Affordable capital with an easy long-stay visa and a sizable expat scene.
Walkability
5/10
Beach access
1/10
Expat community
8/10
Housing cost
2/10
Siem Reap
Pop. ~140,000
Temple-town gateway to Angkor — quieter, walkable, expat-friendly.
Walkability
7/10
Beach access
1/10
Expat community
7/10
Housing cost
2/10
Sihanoukville
Pop. ~90,000
Coastal city and gateway to Cambodia's islands — rapidly changing, beach-focused.
Walkability
5/10
Beach access
9/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
3/10
Kampot
Pop. ~50,000
Sleepy riverside town — pepper farms, mountains, and a tight expat community.
Walkability
7/10
Beach access
3/10
Expat community
7/10
Housing cost
2/10
Battambang
Pop. ~150,000
Northwestern arts town — colonial architecture, very low cost of living, slow pace.
Walkability
6/10
Beach access
1/10
Expat community
5/10
Housing cost
2/10