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Lisbon or Phnom Penh

Comprehensive comparison between Lisbon (Portugal) and Phnom Penh (Cambodia). Analyze differences in purchasing power, housing, safety, and visas to make your next move.

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Based on 2026 cost of living data, Phnom Penh is more affordable than Lisbon. Lisbon has a cost rating of 65/100, while Phnom Penh has a cost rating of 24/100.
In terms of safety, Lisbon ranks higher with a safety score of 85/100, compared to Phnom Penh at 76/100. Lisbon's safety score is 85/100 and Phnom Penh's safety score is 76/100.
Average rent in Lisbon is typically €1,401.56 per month, whereas typical rent in Phnom Penh averages €400 - €700 per month.
For Lisbon, the visa process is rated as: Friendly for Digital Nomads (Portugal offers some of the most accessible visas in EU, though bureaucracy can be slow.). For Phnom Penh, the process is rated as: 1-Year Ordinary Business Visa (EB Visa) (Cambodia offers the easiest 1-year renewable Ordinary (EB) Business Visa in Southeast Asia, with zero complicated income proofs.).