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

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Kampong Chhnang is 14.7% cheaper than Phnom Penh without rent, and 36% cheaper with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Kampong Chhnang is 22.3% cheaper than Phnom Penh without rent, and 37.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.87 αŸ›19.5K
$5.13 αŸ›20.5K
-5.07%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.76 αŸ›119.1K
$29.8 αŸ›119.2K
-0.13%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.2 αŸ›28.8K
$7.12 αŸ›28.5K
1.12%
Cappuccino
$2.57 αŸ›10.3K
$2.56 αŸ›10.2K
0.39%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.99 αŸ›3,966
$1.04 αŸ›4,146
-4.81%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.04 αŸ›4,159
$0.98 αŸ›3,923
6.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.48 αŸ›5,904
$1.54 αŸ›6,178
-3.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.44 αŸ›9,744
$2.47 αŸ›9,876
-1.21%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.16 αŸ›8,637
$2.13 αŸ›8,526
1.41%
White Bread (500g)
$1.53 αŸ›6,127
$1.47 αŸ›5,882
4.08%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.03 αŸ›4,129
$0.98 αŸ›3,917
5.10%
Eggs
$1.75 αŸ›6,986
$1.83 αŸ›7,326
-4.37%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.88 αŸ›51.5K
$12.97 αŸ›51.9K
-0.69%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.11 αŸ›16.5K
$4 αŸ›16K
2.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.18 αŸ›40.7K
$10.4 αŸ›41.6K
-2.12%
Apples (1kg)
$1.13 αŸ›4,506
$4.56 αŸ›18.2K
-75.22%
Banana (1kg)
$1.55 αŸ›6,215
$1.59 αŸ›6,364
-2.52%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.91 αŸ›15.6K
$3.83 αŸ›15.3K
2.09%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 αŸ›6,046
$1.52 αŸ›6,062
-0.66%
Potato (1kg)
$1.76 αŸ›7,034
$1.73 αŸ›6,923
1.73%
Onion (1kg)
$1.19 αŸ›4,755
$1.2 αŸ›4,806
-0.83%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.4 αŸ›5,609
$1.44 αŸ›5,763
-2.78%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.7 αŸ›2,806
$0.66 αŸ›2,645
6.06%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.02 αŸ›8,064
$2.03 αŸ›8,111
-0.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.85 αŸ›47.4K
$12.23 αŸ›48.9K
-3.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.06 αŸ›4,234
$1.04 αŸ›4,176
1.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.71 αŸ›6,839
$1.7 αŸ›6,783
0.59%
🚌 Getting Around
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$1.49 αŸ›5,947
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$10.55 αŸ›42.2K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.07 αŸ›4,260
$1.07 αŸ›4,293
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.02 αŸ›4,086
$1.01 αŸ›4,041
0.99%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.62 αŸ›18.5K
$4.37 αŸ›17.5K
5.72%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.17 αŸ›4,677
$1.13 αŸ›4,519
3.54%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$49.4K αŸ›197.6M
$48.4K αŸ›193.6M
2.07%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$37.3K αŸ›149.2M
$37.2K αŸ›148.6M
0.37%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$107 αŸ›427.1K
$108 αŸ›430.5K
-0.79%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.41 αŸ›25.7K
$6.51 αŸ›26K
-1.54%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.66 αŸ›94.6K
$22.98 αŸ›91.9K
2.96%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$46.83 αŸ›187.3K
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$14.54 αŸ›58.2K
-
Cinema Ticket
$4.53 αŸ›18.1K
$4.42 αŸ›17.7K
2.49%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$372 αŸ›1.5M
$373 αŸ›1.5M
-0.15%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.3K αŸ›45.2M
$11.4K αŸ›45.5M
-0.63%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$22.35 αŸ›89.4K
$22.1 αŸ›88.4K
1.13%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$22.66 αŸ›90.6K
$22.14 αŸ›88.6K
2.35%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.5 αŸ›361.9K
$88.3 αŸ›353.3K
2.43%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.1 αŸ›288.4K
$74.5 αŸ›297.9K
-3.18%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$496 αŸ›2M
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$277 αŸ›1.1M
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$1,052 αŸ›4.2M
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$567 αŸ›2.3M
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$2,265 αŸ›9.1M
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,334 αŸ›5.3M
-
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Kampong Chhnang
Phnom Penh
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$405 αŸ›1.6M
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
10.3
10.3
-

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Last update for Kampong Chhnang: October 28, 2025

Last update for Phnom Penh: October 29, 2025

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