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Cost of Living Comparison Between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap Cost of Living Comparison Between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

😐 Solo nomad: Phnom Penh is 18.5% more expensive than Siem Reap without rent, and 33.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Phnom Penh is 52.4% more expensive than Siem Reap without rent, and 42.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.96 αŸ›19.9K
$2.53 αŸ›10.1K
96.05%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.85 αŸ›119.4K
$24.34 αŸ›97.3K
22.64%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.06 αŸ›28.2K
$6.88 αŸ›27.5K
2.62%
Cappuccino
$2.65 αŸ›10.6K
$1.65 αŸ›6,581
60.61%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.03 αŸ›4,112
$0.73 αŸ›2,916
41.10%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.98 αŸ›3,933
$0.47 αŸ›1,897
108.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.53 αŸ›6,120
$0.98 αŸ›3,934
56.12%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.48 αŸ›9,921
$1.86 αŸ›7,444
33.33%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.15 αŸ›8,604
$1.79 αŸ›7,158
20.11%
White Bread (500g)
$1.48 αŸ›5,918
$1.39 αŸ›5,555
6.47%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.96 αŸ›3,838
$0.97 αŸ›3,892
-1.03%
Eggs
$1.77 αŸ›7,073
$1.55 αŸ›6,213
14.19%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.06 αŸ›52.2K
$13.07 αŸ›52.2K
-0.08%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.2 αŸ›16.8K
$3.51 αŸ›14K
19.66%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.49 αŸ›42K
$10.44 αŸ›41.7K
0.48%
Apples (1kg)
$4.59 αŸ›18.4K
$3.53 αŸ›14.1K
30.03%
Banana (1kg)
$1.6 αŸ›6,386
$1.13 αŸ›4,515
41.59%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.8 αŸ›15.2K
$3.4 αŸ›13.6K
11.76%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.48 αŸ›5,903
$1.25 αŸ›5,009
18.40%
Potato (1kg)
$1.68 αŸ›6,730
$1.25 αŸ›4,995
34.40%
Onion (1kg)
$1.19 αŸ›4,753
$0.89 αŸ›3,576
33.71%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.45 αŸ›5,812
$1.31 αŸ›5,249
10.69%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.66 αŸ›2,625
$0.71 αŸ›2,826
-7.04%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.98 αŸ›7,899
$1.87 αŸ›7,469
5.88%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.78 αŸ›47.1K
$6.34 αŸ›25.3K
85.80%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 αŸ›4,076
$0.79 αŸ›3,155
29.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 αŸ›6,722
$1.63 αŸ›6,507
3.07%
🚌 Getting Around
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.47 αŸ›5,884
$1.02 αŸ›4,097
44.12%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.52 αŸ›42.1K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.07 αŸ›4,295
$1.07 αŸ›4,298
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.98 αŸ›3,909
$0.99 αŸ›3,949
-1.01%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.46 αŸ›17.8K
$4.52 αŸ›18.1K
-1.33%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.17 αŸ›4,683
$1.13 αŸ›4,528
3.54%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$49.4K αŸ›197.5M
$49.9K αŸ›199.5M
-1.02%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$36.4K αŸ›145.7M
$37.3K αŸ›149M
-2.19%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$104 αŸ›415.5K
$73.5 αŸ›293.9K
41.39%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.39 αŸ›25.6K
$5.83 αŸ›23.3K
9.61%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.56 αŸ›94.2K
$19.64 αŸ›78.5K
19.96%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$47.53 αŸ›190.1K
$35.56 αŸ›142.2K
33.66%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.6 αŸ›58.4K
$3.57 αŸ›14.3K
308.96%
Cinema Ticket
$4.44 αŸ›17.8K
$4.55 αŸ›18.2K
-2.42%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$365 αŸ›1.5M
$371 αŸ›1.5M
-1.67%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.6K αŸ›46.4M
$5,048 αŸ›20.2M
129.83%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$22.14 αŸ›88.5K
$22.32 αŸ›89.3K
-0.81%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$21.99 αŸ›87.9K
$18.57 αŸ›74.3K
18.42%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.5 αŸ›361.8K
$54.9 αŸ›219.4K
64.88%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$74.9 αŸ›299.5K
$36.44 αŸ›145.7K
105.54%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$496 αŸ›2M
$303 αŸ›1.2M
63.48%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$275 αŸ›1.1M
$219 αŸ›874.9K
25.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,053 αŸ›4.2M
$504 αŸ›2M
108.90%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$558 αŸ›2.2M
$324 αŸ›1.3M
72.09%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,340 αŸ›9.4M
$1,811 αŸ›7.2M
29.26%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,144 αŸ›4.6M
$1,126 αŸ›4.5M
1.52%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$351 αŸ›1.4M
$207 αŸ›828.9K
69.30%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
10.3
9.2
11.96%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Phnom Penh: December 1, 2025

Last update for Siem Reap: December 1, 2025

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