NovLiving and relocating in Phnom Penh
Practical material for anyone considering a move or a long stay in Phnom Penh. We work out a realistic budget for one person and for a family, break down long-stay visas, work and remote work, housing, food and the first trip — with concrete figures and sources, and no marketing promises.
After-school activities for children in Phnom Penh
Sport, swimming, music, art, robotics and holiday camps for children, with advice on safety, transport and scheduling.
City livingHow to evaluate Phnom Penh before moving
How to test Phnom Penh as a future resident, not a tourist: neighbourhoods, housing, transport, costs, healthcare and daily life.
Living: daily lifeCan you live in Cambodia without speaking Khmer?
Where English is enough, when Khmer matters, which phrases are most useful and when a professional interpreter is essential.
City livingLiving in Phnom Penh after 50
Evaluating Phnom Penh after 50: healthcare, insurance, housing, heat, transport, safety, social life and a trial stay before moving.
Living: daily lifeCambodia weather and seasons guide
A month-by-month guide to Cambodia’s weather: the coolest period, peak heat, the rainy season, housing, mould and daily routines.
Living: daily lifeCambodia’s economy explained
Garments, electronics, agriculture, tourism, construction, banking, trade and investment—and the main economic risks.
Living: daily lifeWhy Cambodia uses both US dollars and riel
Where dollars and riel are used, how change is calculated, and how ATMs, KHQR, bank accounts and exchange work.
Living: daily lifeHealthcare in Cambodia: a practical guide
Public and private hospitals, insurance, pharmacies, emergencies and when treatment abroad may be appropriate.
Living: budgetCost of living in Phnom Penh for one person in 2026
A one-person budget: rent, utilities, food, transport, insurance and first-month costs.
Living: budgetCost of living in Phnom Penh for a family in 2026
A family budget with one child: housing, school fees, food, transport, insurance and healthcare.
Living: daily lifeGroceries and food in Phnom Penh
Where to buy groceries and what food costs: markets, supermarkets, delivery and imported products.
Living: housingStudio vs one-bedroom in Phnom Penh
Studios vs one-bedroom apartments compared: entry price, tenants, layouts, costs and liquidity.