Bali (Canggu) vs Phnom Penh for Digital Nomads
🇮🇩 Bali (Canggu) vs 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh · updated 2026-07
Verdict
Cheaper: Phnom Penh · Faster internet: Phnom Penh · Higher Nomad Score: Bali (Canggu).
Head-to-head
| 🇮🇩 Bali (Canggu) | 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable / month | $1,400 | $990 ★ |
| 1-bed rent | $700 | $450 ★ |
| Food | $320 | $250 ★ |
| Coworking | $120 | $90 ★ |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 70 ★ |
| Affordability | 82 | 93 ★ |
| Weather | 86 ★ | 74 |
| Community | 95 ★ | 72 |
| Nomad Score | 80 ★ | 79 |
| Climate | Tropical, wet Nov–Mar | Tropical, hot |
★ = better on that row. Figures are aggregated estimates.
FAQ
Is Bali (Canggu) or Phnom Penh cheaper for digital nomads?
Phnom Penh is cheaper — about $990/month vs $1,400/month for a comfortable solo setup.
Which has faster internet, Bali (Canggu) or Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh has faster average broadband (70 Mbps vs 60 Mbps).
Which has the higher Nomad Score?
Bali (Canggu) scores 80 vs 79 on our composite of affordability, connectivity, weather and community.