Rental guides
Renting across Southeast Asia
Honest, all-in-one city guides for the places expats and digital nomads actually move to — real prices and cost of living, the neighbourhoods worth knowing, what it's like to live there, and how to get a good listing before someone else does. These come from lived experience: I've either lived in or visited every one of these places, so this is my honest take, not a rehash of someone else's.
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- Kampot, Cambodia·8 min read
Renting in Kampot: Cost of Living & Complete Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about living in Kampot in 2026 — rent and cost of living, the best neighbourhoods, internet, healthcare, things to do, and how to find a place first.
Read guide → - Sihanoukville, Cambodia·8 min read
Renting in Sihanoukville: Cost of Living & Complete Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about living in Sihanoukville in 2026 — rent and cost of living, the best neighbourhoods, internet, healthcare, things to do, and how to find a place first.
Read guide → - Penang, Malaysia·8 min read
Renting in Penang: Cost of Living & Complete Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about living in Penang in 2026 — rent and cost of living, the best neighbourhoods, internet, healthcare, things to do, and how to find a place first.
Read guide → - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia·8 min read
Renting in Kuala Lumpur: Cost of Living & Complete Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about living in Kuala Lumpur in 2026 — rent and cost of living, the best neighbourhoods, internet, healthcare, things to do, and how to find a place first.
Read guide → - Siem Reap, Cambodia·8 min read
Renting in Siem Reap: Cost of Living & Complete Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about living in Siem Reap in 2026 — rent and cost of living, the best neighbourhoods, internet, healthcare, things to do, and how to find a place first.
Read guide → - Chiang Mai, Thailand·8 min read
Renting in Chiang Mai: Cost of Living & Complete Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about living in Chiang Mai in 2026 — rent and cost of living, the best neighbourhoods, internet, healthcare, things to do, and how to find a place first.
Read guide → - Da Nang, Vietnam·8 min read
Renting in Da Nang: Cost of Living & Complete Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about living in Da Nang in 2026 — rent and cost of living, the best neighbourhoods, internet, healthcare, things to do, and how to find a place first.
Read guide → - Phnom Penh, Cambodia·8 min read
Renting in Phnom Penh: Cost of Living & Complete Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about living in Phnom Penh in 2026 — rent and cost of living, the best neighbourhoods, internet, healthcare, things to do, and how to find a place first.
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Comparisons (3)
- Malaysia · Comparison·6 min read
Penang vs Kuala Lumpur: Which Is Better to Live In? (2026)
Penang or Kuala Lumpur in 2026? Compare rent, cost of living, transport, food and lifestyle to pick the right Malaysian base for your move.
Read guide → - Cambodia · Comparison·6 min read
Phnom Penh vs Siem Reap: Where Should You Live in Cambodia? (2026)
Phnom Penh or Siem Reap in 2026? Compare rent, cost of living, lifestyle and expat scene to choose the right Cambodian base for your stay.
Read guide → - Southeast Asia · Comparison·7 min read
Chiang Mai vs Da Nang: Which Is Better for Digital Nomads? (2026)
Chiang Mai or Da Nang in 2026? A head-to-head on rent, cost of living, internet, weather and lifestyle to help you pick the right base for remote work.
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Roundups (2)
- Southeast Asia · Roundup·8 min read
The Best Cities in Southeast Asia for Digital Nomads (2026)
The best Southeast Asia cities for digital nomads in 2026, ranked on internet, cost, community and lifestyle — from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur.
Read guide → - Southeast Asia · Roundup·8 min read
The Cheapest Cities to Live in Southeast Asia (2026)
The cheapest comfortable cities to live in Southeast Asia in 2026, with real monthly rent and cost-of-living figures for each — from Kampot to Chiang Mai.
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How-tos (2)
- Southeast Asia · How-to·6 min read
How to Avoid Rental Deposit Scams in Southeast Asia (2026)
The common rental deposit scams in Southeast Asia and how to avoid them — what to check before you pay, red flags, and how to protect your deposit.
Read guide → - Southeast Asia · How-to·7 min read
How to Rent in Southeast Asia Without an Agent (2026)
A step-by-step guide to renting directly in Southeast Asia in 2026 — skip the broker fees, find listings yourself, and avoid the common mistakes.
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