Kampong Cham vs Pursat
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Kampong Cham leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Pursat where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Pursat's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Kampong Cham | Pursat |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 62 | 63 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 51 | 51 |
| Climate | 73 | 70 |
| Safety | 63 | 68 |
| Summer °C | 29.4 | 29.9 |
| Winter °C | 25.5 | 24.9 |
| Top disaster risk | storms (hurricane/cyclone) | flooding |
Kampong Cham vs Pursat: the short answer
Pursat comes out ahead on overall livability (63/100), only marginally above Kampong Cham (62/100). The two cities diverge most on natural-disaster exposure. On affordability Pursat is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Kampong Cham 51 vs Pursat 51, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Pursat runs warmer in summer (about 29.9°C peak vs 29.4°C in Kampong Cham), while winter lows sit near 25.5°C in Kampong Cham and 24.9°C in Pursat. On natural-disaster exposure Pursat is the safer choice (safety 68/100); the dominant modelled hazard is storms (hurricane/cyclone) for Kampong Cham and flooding for Pursat.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Pursat — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Pursat — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Pursat — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Pursat — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Kampong Cham or Pursat better to live in?
Pursat scores higher overall — 63 vs 62 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Kampong Cham or Pursat?
Pursat has the lower cost of living (cost index 51 vs 51; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Kampong Cham or Pursat?
Pursat — summer highs reach about 29.9°C versus 29.4°C in Kampong Cham.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Kampong Cham or Pursat?
Pursat (disaster-safety 68/100). Main hazard: storms (hurricane/cyclone) in Kampong Cham, flooding in Pursat.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Kampong Cham?
storms (hurricane/cyclone) is the dominant modelled hazard for Kampong Cham on our risk index.
How is the Kampong Cham vs Pursat comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.