Renting in Sihanoukville: Cost of Living & Complete Guide (2026)
Sihanoukville is a fast-changing coastal city on Cambodia’s Gulf coast and the mainland jumping-off point for the islands — a US-dollar economy, cheap coastal living, and Koh Rong a short ferry away. Whether you're moving for a few months or settling in, this is the practical, all-in-one guide for 2026— written from time actually spent on the ground, not a rehash of someone else's. Here's what it costs to live here, where to base yourself, how to get set up, and how to land a good place before someone else does.
Who Sihanoukville is for
Beach & island lovers
Thrill seekers & watersports
Value seekers
Not ideal if…
Cost of living in Sihanoukville
Typical monthly costs beyond rent, for one person living comfortably:
Utilities are modest: budget $40–$100/month for electricity (aircon is the swing factor), with cheap water and fast fibre in town.
Build your own monthly budget for Sihanoukville — pick a lifestyle and home size, and edit any line to match your plans (rent uses real current listings):
Estimate for one person, in USD. Lifestyle sets your overall standard across every line; Eating and Getting around fine-tune the two most variable costs. Rent shows the live median of current listings where we have enough of them, otherwise a typical asking price; other lines are curated estimates. Tap ✎ to change any line to your own number (e.g. set a cost to $0 if it doesn't apply). Your spending will vary.
See live rentals in Sihanoukville →Rent prices in 2026
Typical monthly asking prices, furnished:
Where to live
Otres
Victory Hill / Weather Station
Downtown / Ekareach
Toward Ream
Getting set up
Internet, SIM & coworking
Getting around
Visas & staying long-term
Healthcare, shopping & essentials
Healthcare
Supermarkets
Coworking & cafés
Fitness
Things to do
- Ferry trips to Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem
- Otres and Sokha beaches
- Ream National Park
- Diving and snorkelling around the islands
- Sunset drinks along the coast
- Day trips to Kampot and Kep
See every Sihanoukville rental on one live map
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Open the Sihanoukville map →Deposits & renting safely
Expect one month’s deposit plus the first month up front, with leases from month-to-month up to 12 months — view in person and get the deposit-return terms written into the lease before you pay.
Before you hand over a deposit:
- View in person and test the aircon and water pressure
- Pick a quieter area away from the casino strip for value and calm
- Confirm what’s included: water, internet, pool upkeep
- Get the deposit-return terms in writing
- Pay the deposit only after seeing the actual unit
- Ask about generator backup for power cuts
Finding a good place before it goes
The well-priced, well-located places don't sit empty for long — the renters who get them are the ones who see a listing the day it appears and message first. Rather than refresh scattered sources, Rental Alert puts every current Sihanoukville listing on a single map and can email you the moment something inside your budget and area shows up, so you reach the landlord before it's taken.