The residential sector of Sihanoukville real estate market is Traditional and have no architectural ambition. Value for money is completely different for a Khmer and a foreigner. In many neighboring countries like Thailand or Bali they have already adapted international standards for tropical architecture , material qualities and gardening. This is not yet the case in Cambodia.
Type of house currently on the market:
a: chinese shop-house, originally for merchandise purpose. b: one level Khmer house c: big 2 levels chinese house d: apartments e: big room
In town, Land prices range currently from US$50 to US$600 per square meter (11 square feet) depending on the location (in the middle of nowhere you might still find land for less than US$20). A plot not too far from the beach and the tourist areas in Sihanoukville will cost today around US$200 per square meter. If it's located right on the most popular tourist beach, it can be US$600 and more per square meter.