Phnom Penh Area Guide: Krong Ta Khmau
Krong Ta Khmau is the capital and the largest city in Kandal province. It takes only a 20 – 30-minute drive from Central Phnom Penh. According to statistics, 60% of people in Krong Ta Khmau travel to work in Phnom Penh.
Ta Khmau Municipality offers almost everything you need from local street food stands to midrange dine-in restaurants serving international fast food. It isn’t any less convenient than Phnom Penh’s outlying districts.
Housing Rental Price
By 2023, there aren’t any apartment buildings to accommodate expats’ demand yet. However, there are several villas available to cater to expats who are looking for a quiet neighborhood disconnected from the capital. Most expats who settled in Krong Ta Khmau are likely to work remotely or are creative talents.
Based on Khmer 24, Krong Ta Khmau offers a few 1 bedroom apartments ranging from $250 – $300. Meanwhile, the villa ranges from $2,000 to $3,000. Anyway, it varies depending on location, size, and pieces of furniture offered. The option can be cheaper if you look for an unfurnished shop-house or link house.
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Livability
Krong Ta Kmau is considerably a peaceful and convenient neighborhood. It is a perfect neighborhood if you are looking for a place, which is disconnected from the capital, yet accessible within a 20 – 30-minute drive. From local street food to international fast foods served in dine-in restaurants are available.
Food | Drinks |
The Pizza Company | BROWN COFFEE – Roastery Coffee Plus KOI Thé The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf |
If you work remotely or happen to work in Ta Khmau or its neighboring communes like Prek Eng (Chbar Ampov) or Chak Angrae, you can consider Krong Ta Khmau.
Supermarkets
Name | Operation Hours | Address |
Lucky Express Prek Russey | 08:00 am – 10:00 pm | #443, National Road 2 |
Lucky Express 21 Takhmao | 08:00 am – 10:00 pm | #279, National Road 21 |
7-Eleven Prek Ho (PTT) | 24/7 |
- These are just selected options.
International School/ Educational Institution
Name | Operation Hours | Address |
Australian Centre for Education (ACE) | 07:30 am – 07:30 pm (weekdays)/ 07:30 am – 05:00 pm (weekends) | #786, National Road 2 |
Aii Language Center (Aii) | 07:30 am – 06:00 pm (weekdays)/ 07:30 am – 05:30 pm (Sat) | #824, National Road 2 |
- These are just selected options.
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