Due to its lower development level, most big factors in cost of living such as housing, utilities, and transportation are still cheaper or comparable to other countries in Southeast Asia. Overall foods are also very cheap but more fancy options are also available when eating out.
Cambodia is now one of the safest place in Asia for expats. There are many good options for international schools for families with children. There are also many good affordable options for healthcare with internationally trained doctors and modern facilities. You can even get private health insurance now.
With a long history, you will have many avenues for exploring the local history and culture. Or you can simply enjoy the fact that a predominantly Buddhist Cambodia makes it the world’s friendliest country according to Rough Guides: https://www.roughguides.com/gallery/the-friendliest-countrie...
Cambodia is also one of the few countries with an easy-to-get retirement Visa. You can also get a work Visa. For younger people not yet ready to retire or not working, a Visa renewal run to Thailand is a quick and cheap round trip plane ride costing as low as $100.
This article has some more great points about living in Cambodia as an expatriate: https://internationalliving.com/countries/cambodia/
Weather, quality of life, women, freedoms and a completely different culture are the draw cards.
Panama for example -
https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/01/28/panamas-success-is-defy...
It is a bit like someone looking at Chicago and saying it's a war zone. They would be correct, in the worst parts of town. The average HN poster is unlikely to ever set foot in those areas, so their experience will be vastly different.
I was born in the US, and only have the knowledge from existing family and friends, as well as trips to the country.
May be even New Guinea (also English Speaking)
May be Philipines.