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

😐 Solo nomad: Phnom Penh is 17.2% more expensive than Kampong Chhnang without rent, and 56.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Phnom Penh is 28.7% more expensive than Kampong Chhnang without rent, and 60.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Phnom Penh
Kampong Chhnang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.13 αŸ›20.5K
$4.87 αŸ›19.5K
5.34%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.8 αŸ›119.2K
$29.76 αŸ›119.1K
0.13%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.12 αŸ›28.5K
$7.2 αŸ›28.8K
-1.11%
Cappuccino
$2.56 αŸ›10.2K
$2.57 αŸ›10.3K
-0.39%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.04 αŸ›4,146
$0.99 αŸ›3,966
5.05%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.98 αŸ›3,923
$1.04 αŸ›4,159
-5.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.54 αŸ›6,178
$1.48 αŸ›5,904
4.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.47 αŸ›9,876
$2.44 αŸ›9,744
1.23%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Phnom Penh
Kampong Chhnang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.13 αŸ›8,526
$2.16 αŸ›8,637
-1.39%
White Bread (500g)
$1.47 αŸ›5,882
$1.53 αŸ›6,127
-3.92%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.98 αŸ›3,917
$1.03 αŸ›4,129
-4.85%
Eggs
$1.83 αŸ›7,326
$1.75 αŸ›6,986
4.57%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.97 αŸ›51.9K
$12.88 αŸ›51.5K
0.70%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4 αŸ›16K
$4.11 αŸ›16.5K
-2.68%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.4 αŸ›41.6K
$10.18 αŸ›40.7K
2.16%
Apples (1kg)
$4.56 αŸ›18.2K
$1.13 αŸ›4,506
303.54%
Banana (1kg)
$1.59 αŸ›6,364
$1.55 αŸ›6,215
2.58%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.83 αŸ›15.3K
$3.91 αŸ›15.6K
-2.05%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.52 αŸ›6,062
$1.51 αŸ›6,046
0.66%
Potato (1kg)
$1.73 αŸ›6,923
$1.76 αŸ›7,034
-1.70%
Onion (1kg)
$1.2 αŸ›4,806
$1.19 αŸ›4,755
0.84%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.44 αŸ›5,763
$1.4 αŸ›5,609
2.86%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.66 αŸ›2,645
$0.7 αŸ›2,806
-5.71%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.03 αŸ›8,111
$2.02 αŸ›8,064
0.50%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.23 αŸ›48.9K
$11.85 αŸ›47.4K
3.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 αŸ›4,176
$1.06 αŸ›4,234
-1.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.7 αŸ›6,783
$1.71 αŸ›6,839
-0.58%
🚌 Getting Around
Phnom Penh
Kampong Chhnang
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›4,293
$1.07 αŸ›4,260
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.01 αŸ›4,041
$1.02 αŸ›4,086
-0.98%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.37 αŸ›17.5K
$4.62 αŸ›18.5K
-5.41%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.13 αŸ›4,519
$1.17 αŸ›4,677
-3.42%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$48.4K αŸ›193.6M
$49.4K αŸ›197.6M
-2.03%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$37.2K αŸ›148.6M
$37.3K αŸ›149.2M
-0.37%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Phnom Penh
Kampong Chhnang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$108 αŸ›430.5K
$107 αŸ›427.1K
0.80%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.51 αŸ›26K
$6.41 αŸ›25.7K
1.56%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.98 αŸ›91.9K
$23.66 αŸ›94.6K
-2.87%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Phnom Penh
Kampong Chhnang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.83 αŸ›187.3K
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.54 αŸ›58.2K
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$4.42 αŸ›17.7K
$4.53 αŸ›18.1K
-2.43%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Phnom Penh
Kampong Chhnang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$373 αŸ›1.5M
$372 αŸ›1.5M
0.15%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.4K αŸ›45.5M
$11.3K αŸ›45.2M
0.64%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Phnom Penh
Kampong Chhnang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$22.1 αŸ›88.4K
$22.35 αŸ›89.4K
-1.12%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$22.14 αŸ›88.6K
$22.66 αŸ›90.6K
-2.29%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 αŸ›353.3K
$90.5 αŸ›361.9K
-2.38%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$74.5 αŸ›297.9K
$72.1 αŸ›288.4K
3.29%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Phnom Penh
Kampong Chhnang
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
Phnom Penh
Kampong Chhnang
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 Phnom Penh: October 29, 2025

Last update for Kampong Chhnang: October 28, 2025

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