NovLiving and relocating in Phnom Penh
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How to choose and register a Cambodian SIM card, compare Smart, cellcard and Metfone, use eSIM, test coverage and keep a number active after leaving.
Living: housingUtilities in Phnom Penh
How electricity and water are billed in Phnom Penh, how a direct utility bill differs from a building rate, and what tenants should check before signing a lease.
Living: daily lifeSafety in Phnom Penh
Real risks and practical rules: phone theft, traffic, night travel, building security, health risks and emergencies.
Living: daily lifeHome services in Phnom Penh
Finding and managing cleaners, laundries, technicians and household help — pricing, access control and handling problems.
Living: daily lifeMoving within Phnom Penh
How to organise a local move: compare movers, protect furniture, book building access and avoid deposit disputes.
Living: daily lifeInternational schools in Phnom Penh
IB, Cambridge, Canadian, Australian and French schools — curricula, fees and admissions.
Living: daily lifeHealthcare in Phnom Penh
Clinics, insurance and emergency care: where to go, how direct billing works and when evacuation may be needed.
Pharmacies and medicinesPharmacies and medicines in Phnom Penh: prescriptions, generics and storage
How to buy medicines in Phnom Penh: choosing a pharmacy, checking active ingredients and packaging, storing medicines in heat and avoiding risky self-medication.
Food and water safetyFood and water safety in Phnom Penh: tap water, ice, street food and delivery
How to make safer choices around water, ice, street food, restaurant meals and delivery in Phnom Penh, and when food poisoning symptoms require medical care.
Furniture and appliancesWhere to buy furniture and appliances in Phnom Penh: delivery and warranty
A practical guide to buying furniture and household appliances in Phnom Penh: measurements, delivery, installation, warranty, returns and defect checks.
Public holidaysCambodia public holidays in 2026: banks, schools, offices and travel
A practical guide to Cambodia's 2026 public holidays: when banks, schools and government offices close, what still operates and how to plan documents, payments and trips.
Community and social lifeHow to build a social circle in Phnom Penh after moving
Where to meet people in Phnom Penh after moving: recurring activities, professional events, sport, language exchanges, expat communities and a first-month plan.