Lima vs Phnom Penh: cost of living for digital nomads
Lima, Peru and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Phnom Penh is about 6% cheaper than Lima for a month of nomad living ($1,130 vs $1,200).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $450 in Phnom Penh against $540 in Lima.
- Both score 6/10 on safety.
- Lima is arid; Phnom Penh is tropical.
Lima wins 0 of the measured lines; Phnom Penh wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Lima or Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh is cheaper: about $1,130/month against $1,200/month in Lima, roughly 6% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Lima or Phnom Penh?
Lima and Phnom Penh score the same on safety, 6/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Lima or Phnom Penh?
Lima and Phnom Penh have about the same typical internet speed, 80 Mbps.
| Line | Lima | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,200 | $1,130 |
| Rent | $540 | $450 |
| Food | $340 | $320 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $100 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 80 | 80 |
| Climate | arid | tropical |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Lima November 4, 2026, Phnom Penh September 10, 2026.