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Living in Phnom Penh have a lot of House.
Housing
House/apartment rental prices range from $100 - $3000/month but average between $200
and $800/month, plus utilities. To find a place of your own, spread the word, tell your Cambodian friends and acquaintances and they will bring you lots of options. Also check
out the classified ads in the Cambodia Daily, and, if you have the time, just drive around desirable neighborhoods looking for 'For Rent' signs. Realty companies list rentals and
can be quite helpful in meeting your exact requirements and interacting with the landlord, but these rentals tend to be comparatively more expensive.
Housing in the Boeng Keng Kang 1 (BKK1) area and the riverfront area are quite popular with foreign residents, but tend to be more expensive than other parts of town. When
deciding where to live also consider that parts of the city are more prone to rainy season flooding and an unreliable electricity supply. Most rental contracts require a security
deposit of at least one month, to be applied against the final month(s) of the contract.
Those staying in Phnom Penh short term or on a tight budget may consider arranging a
monthly rate with a hotel or guesthouse. Several hotels in the Boeung Keng Kang 1 area cater to NGO/IO workers on medium-term stay, offering reasonably priced, serviced rooms.
Realtors
Dara Real Estate Co., Ltd.
#3, Street 568
Tel: +(855) (0)12-388765
Apartments
Colonial Mansion
#1A, Street 102
Tel: +(855) (0)12-958619
+(855) (0)23-986810
www.colonial-mansion.com
Garden Mansion
#23, Street 47
Tel: +(855) (0)23-991445
Fax: +(855) (0)23-991454
www.cppinvestment.com
Green Mansion 1
#50, Street 294 (BKK1)
Tel: +(855) (0)23-222594
Fax: +(855) (0)23-222594
www.greenmansionapartment.com
Green Mansion 2
#17, Street 9
Tel: +(855) (0)23-221377
Fax: +(855) (0)23-221366
greenmansion2@nguonvothy.com
Green Mansion 3
#6, Street 178
Tel: +(855) (0)13-582777
greenmansion3@gmail.com
Settling In: Kitchenware, Furniture and Décor
Furniture
Boutique shops such as Le Lezard Bleu, I Ching Décor and Bazar art de vivre offer high quality and custom made furniture. For something a bit more off-the-rack, there are
half-dozen furniture stores on the east side of Monivong between Sihanouk and Mao Tse Toung selling quality imported home furniture. For something more local, there is also a
cluster of shops along Monivong south of Mao Tse Toung near Street 466 specializing in moderately priced locally made wood furniture. The least expensive furniture option are
the wicker and light wood furniture shops can be found at dozens of little shops that line the curve of Sothearos near the intersection of Norodom Blvd.
Soft furnishings
For bedding, drapery, décor and interior design check out the boutiques section.
Kitchenware
Of the local markets, Phsar Thmey and Phsar Toul Tom Poung, both have the large
selections of table and kitchenware, offering a huge selection of imported Chinese and Vietnamese and local plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, pots, pans, etc. For something more
stylish, boutique shops such as I Ching Décor offer quality tableware and sets. See the boutiques section for more.
Television and Cable
Phnom Penh has seven broadcast televisions stations: Apsara TV, Bayon TV, CTN TV, TVK (national TV), TV3, TV9, MY TV, all offering primarily Khmer language
programming. Cable TV is also available and comparatively inexpensive. Two cable TV companies service the city offering English language channels including HBO, Star World,
Star Movies, Cinemax, ESPN, CNN, Discovery, AXN as well as programming in German, French, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese. For cable TV installation/service:
CCTV
#43BC, Street 222
Tel: +(855) (0)23-212888
Phnom Penh Municipal Cable TV
#3AB, Monireth
Tel: +(855) (0)23-880028
Utilities
Electricité du Cambodge (EDC)
Electricity utility
Wat Phnom, Street 19
Tel: +(855) (0)23-428862
Cintri
Garbage Collection
#442D, Monivong
Tel: +(855) (0)23-726170
Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority
Water supply
Behind the Railway Station
Tel: +(855) (0)23-430541
For telephone companies see here. For Internet providers see here.
Telephone/Fax
Cambodia Country Calling Code : 855
Phnom Penh Area Code : 023
Most hotels and the post office have international phone/fax. Overseas calls run $1.60-$3.00/minute. Most internet shops offer Skype/internet phone service for as little as
400R/minute. See page 57 for more on internet.
How to telephone to/from Cambodia
Cambodian telephone numbers are usually listed beginning with a '0' (for example:
023-000000.) The first three numbers (063, 023, 012, 016, 092, etc.) represent the provincial area code or the mobile phone system.
When dialing domestically, it is necessary to dial the entire number including the '0' at the beginning. (for example: 023-000000) When dialing internationally to Cambodia, use the
country code but exclude the '0' (for example: +855-23-000000). When dialing an international call from Cambodia, precede the phone number with '007' or '001' (for
example: 007-662-251-0000).
Purchasing a phone number/SIM card
In Cambodia, cell phones are more commonly used than fixed phones. Fixed phone lines
have the area code prefix 023 in Phnom Penh (there is a different area code prefix for each province in Cambodia.) Cell phones use SIM cards. You can purchase a SIM card with
telephone number at one of the many phone shops scattered across town. You will need a valid passport and visa.
Telephone Companies
Telekom Malaysia international (Cambodia) Co., Ltd,
Mobile phones: GSM 900Mhz
Prefix: 015/016
#56, Norodom, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: +(855) (0)16-810001
Camshin
Fixed phones Prefix: 023
Mobile phones: GSM 900/1800Mhz Prefix: 011
#6B-7B, 294, Mao Tse Toung, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: +(855) (0)23-367801
Camintel
Landline telephones Prefix: 023
#1, Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: +(855) (0)23-981234
Latelz Co., Ltd (Smart Store)
#464A, Monivong Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: +(855) (0)10-200888
www.smart.com.kh
Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC)
Landline telephones Prefix: 023
Corner St. 102 and 13, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: +(855) (0)23-426510
Mobitel
Mobile phones: GSM 800/1600Mhz
Prefix: 012/.017/092
#33, Sihanouk, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: +(855) (0)12-801801
Internet
Internet Shops and Cafés Public internet access is fast, inexpensive and widely available at
Internet shops and cafes all over town, especially in tourist areas such along Sisowath Quay at the riverfront. Prices average about $1.00/hour. Many places limit the size of
downloads. Most internet shops offer internet phone service for as little as 400R-700R/minute. Many of the hotels and guesthouses have internet available, often free for guests.
Wifi Internet Access Wifi internet access is available at many of the hotels and even the guesthouse as well as a quickly growing number of restaurants and bars. Many of the
restaurants/bars offer free access, though downloads are often limited. Some charge or have an Online Hotspot, requiring that you purchase a PIC card for access, but the PIC
Card access is fast and unlimited and can be used at places all over town. See a list of restaurants/bars offering wifi on page 87 and also look for the icon in the Restaurant and
Hotel sections.
Internet Providers Phnom Penh has several internet providers offering various internet
systems (dial up, broadband DSL, ADSL and wireless) and pricing packages for home and office. Internet service is comparatively expensive, costing a minimum of $40/month for
the most basic access package.
Camnet
ADSL, WiMAX, Dial-up, Hosting
#95-97, Sihanouk
Tel: +(855) (0)23-720708
City Link
ADSL, WiMAX, Dial up, Hosting
#170, Norodom
Tel: +(855) (0)23-220112
Telesurf
Wireless
#33, Sihanouk
Tel: +(855) (0)12-999123
Online
DSL, ADSL, WiMAX, Dial-up, Pre-paid cards, Hosting
#15, Norodom
Tel: +(855) (0)23-727272
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