Sihanoukville Scores

  • Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Sihanoukville that provide free Wi-Fi, and those that do have a weak Internet signal, so in many cafes wifi Internet is available only at a low speed.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Sihanoukville are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

  • Freedom of speech: People have full access to free media for accurate information and analysis. Journalists in most cases do their jobs without fear of detention or restraints.

  • Healthcare: The level of local medical institutions is very low, there are no modern clinics. There is a certain lack of modern medical equipment and qualified personnel.

  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Sihanoukville is extremely difficult.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Sihanoukville has very low salaries as low as $106 a month.
  • Workspaces: Unfortunately, it is hard to find places to work from in Sihanoukville.

  • Nightlife: The nightlife is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.

  • Internet: The Internet speed in Sihanoukville is fine.
  • Safety: The crime rate in Sihanoukville is low, but this does not mean that you need to stop being vigilant at night.
  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Sihanoukville is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • Entertainment: Unfortunately, does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.

  • Walkability: The area of Sihanoukville is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.

  • English: It will not be easy to communicate directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.

  • Education: In terms of the quality of education in Sihanoukville, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.

  • Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.

  • Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1400.
  • Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.

  • Quality of life: The standard of living in Sihanoukville is poor. Sihanoukville has one of the lowest living standards, according to every year surveys.

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