Cost of Living Comparison Between Kampong Chhnang and Phnom Penh Cost of Living Comparison Between Kampong Chhnang and Phnom Penh

๐Ÿ™‚ Solo nomad: Kampong Chhnang is 21.5% cheaper than Phnom Penh without rent, and 38% cheaper with rent.
๐Ÿ™‚ Family of 3: Kampong Chhnang is 9.8% cheaper than Phnom Penh without rent, and 35.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.02 แŸ›20.2K
$4.98 แŸ›20.1K
0.80%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$30.43 แŸ›122.5K
$29.59 แŸ›119.1K
2.84%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.08 แŸ›28.5K
$7.19 แŸ›29.0K
-1.53%
Cappuccino
$2.62 แŸ›10.6K
$2.53 แŸ›10.2K
3.56%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.03 แŸ›4,160
$0.99 แŸ›3,987
4.04%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.00 แŸ›4,009
$0.99 แŸ›3,970
1.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.47 แŸ›5,901
$1.52 แŸ›6,137
-3.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.51 แŸ›10.1K
$2.44 แŸ›9,839
2.87%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.13 แŸ›8,580
$2.06 แŸ›8,288
3.40%
White Bread (500g)
$1.49 แŸ›5,999
$1.53 แŸ›6,149
-2.61%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.00 แŸ›4,039
$0.98 แŸ›3,930
2.04%
Eggs
$1.82 แŸ›7,322
$1.82 แŸ›7,321
-
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.91 แŸ›52.0K
$12.59 แŸ›50.7K
2.54%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.14 แŸ›16.7K
$4.01 แŸ›16.1K
3.24%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.23 แŸ›41.2K
$10.24 แŸ›41.2K
-0.10%
Apples (1kg)
$1.13 แŸ›4,531
$4.41 แŸ›17.8K
-74.38%
Banana (1kg)
$1.59 แŸ›6,394
$1.60 แŸ›6,433
-0.63%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.96 แŸ›15.9K
$3.95 แŸ›15.9K
0.25%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 แŸ›6,094
$1.51 แŸ›6,078
-
Potato (1kg)
$1.75 แŸ›7,056
$1.70 แŸ›6,856
2.94%
Onion (1kg)
$1.25 แŸ›5,025
$1.21 แŸ›4,855
3.31%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.39 แŸ›5,604
$1.39 แŸ›5,600
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.66 แŸ›2,669
$0.71 แŸ›2,876
-7.04%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.04 แŸ›8,221
$1.98 แŸ›7,982
3.03%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.78 แŸ›47.4K
$12.14 แŸ›48.9K
-2.97%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.01 แŸ›4,062
$1.01 แŸ›4,070
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.69 แŸ›6,794
$1.69 แŸ›6,824
-
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$1.52 แŸ›6,112
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$10.49 แŸ›42.2K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.02 แŸ›4,125
$1.03 แŸ›4,153
-0.97%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.03 แŸ›4,137
$1.02 แŸ›4,116
0.98%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.61 แŸ›18.6K
$4.59 แŸ›18.5K
0.44%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 แŸ›4,689
$1.17 แŸ›4,701
-0.85%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$49.2K แŸ›198.1M
$49.8K แŸ›200.7M
-1.30%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$36.4K แŸ›146.4M
$36.5K แŸ›147.0M
-0.43%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$105 แŸ›423.7K
$105 แŸ›424.7K
-0.25%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.28 แŸ›25.3K
$6.44 แŸ›25.9K
-2.48%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.44 แŸ›94.4K
$23.05 แŸ›92.8K
1.69%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$46.33 แŸ›186.5K
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$14.77 แŸ›59.5K
-
Cinema Ticket
$4.63 แŸ›18.7K
$4.39 แŸ›17.7K
5.47%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$366 แŸ›1.5M
$366 แŸ›1.5M
-0.06%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.6K แŸ›46.9M
$11.4K แŸ›46.1M
1.73%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$21.84 แŸ›88.0K
$21.76 แŸ›87.6K
0.37%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$22.10 แŸ›89.0K
$22.52 แŸ›90.7K
-1.87%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$91.4 แŸ›368.1K
$88.8 แŸ›357.3K
3.02%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$74.9 แŸ›301.6K
$72.3 แŸ›290.9K
3.65%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$498 แŸ›2.0M
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$282 แŸ›1.1M
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$1,032 แŸ›4.2M
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$569 แŸ›2.3M
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$2,906 แŸ›11.7M
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,533 แŸ›6.2M
-
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$348 แŸ›1.4M
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
10.3
10.3
-

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Last update for Kampong Chhnang: March 1, 2026

Last update for Phnom Penh: March 1, 2026

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