Living in Phnom Penh guide for expats

All the information you need to relocate and live in Phnom Penh.

Our selection of articles for expatriation in Phnom Penh

Discovering Phnom Penh

After endless hours of personal research, you decided to take the plunge and move to Cambodia. Congratulations! Your incredible ...

Adjusting to the culture in Phnom Penh

One of the best ways to enjoy being an expat in Phnom Penh is to embrace the local culture and do as the locals do. In this ...

Things to do on weekdays in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is rapidly developing into an international capital city. While it used to be a literal ghost town, it now plays host ...

Things to do alone, with family and friends or with a partner in Phnom Penh

There are many things in Phnom Penh that you can do alone, with friends and family, or with a partner, but they aren't as ...

Sports in Phnom Penh

Sports and fitness are generally very popular in Western countries, but they are not as big of a priority in Cambodia. Gyms are ...

Eating out in Phnom Penh

Cambodian food tends to get overlooked in favour of its much more famous neighbours, Vietnam and Thailand. Many foreigners think ...

Developing your social circle in Phnom Penh

Moving to a city where you have no friends or family can be daunting. Thankfully, Phnom Penh has a large and very open ...

Developing your professional network in Phnom Penh

When you move to a new city or intend to, for work, one of the most important aspects is networking. Read on to learn about ...

Phnom Penh's networking etiquette

As every country has its own culture and business environment, you need to understand the proper business etiquette to excel in ...

Studying in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is not much of a university city, but there are some quality universities in the city that teach in English. While ...

Student life in Phnom Penh

Adjusting to life as a student can be difficult. Even more so if you are trying to do it in a new country, but with some prior ...

The labour market in Phnom Penh

As a new expat in Phnom Penh, one of the most important things you will need is a job. Continue reading to find out what work ...

The work culture in Phnom Penh

Learning the customs of a new work environment can be difficult, especially if you are doing it in a new country. It is important ...

Popular neighbourhoods in Phnom Penh

As a new expat in Phnom Penh, you are going to need to know the best neighbourhoods to live in for your budget, social life, and ...

Buying property in Phnom Penh

Finding accommodation in a new country or city can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. In this article, we will go ...

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