Key facts
Cambodia is a country located in South-Eastern Asia. There are 3 countries (Laos, Thailand, Viet Nam) that Cambodia shares its borders with. The official language of Cambodia is Khmer. Traveling across Cambodia if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Cambodia was ranked 97th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Cambodia is Cambodian riel (KHR). The riel (៛) is subdivided into 10 kak.
Cambodian
Banknotes
៛50៛100៛200៛500៛1000៛2000៛5000៛10000៛20000៛50000៛100000
Cambodian
Coins
៛50៛100៛200៛500
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Cambodia is 57.41 Mbps and mobile is 38.34 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Cambodia has less ATMs.31.61 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Cambodia, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 3 socket types used in Cambodia. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries. Type G is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Cambodia?
There are no Mariott hotels in Cambodia.
There are no Hilton hotels in Cambodia.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Cambodia.
There are no Best Western hotels in Cambodia.
There are no Radisson hotels in Cambodia.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Cambodia.
What fast food chains are present in Cambodia?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Cambodia.
The KFC chain operates in Cambodia.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Cambodia.
The Subway chain does not operate in Cambodia.
The Domino’s Pizza chain operates in Cambodia.
The Starbucks chain operates in Cambodia.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Phnom Penh?
Weather data for Phnom Penh (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Cambodia.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Cambodia
Sources
- Cambodia Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Cambodia (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban There is no national smoke-free law, but some areas may have their own rules.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
The products are only for your own use or consumption, or as a present for members of your household. They may not be imported for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Alcohol allowance
- 2L of alcohol drinks
Tobacco allowance
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco
Sources
- Goods or personal effect of passengers (General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia)
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)