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

๐Ÿ™‚ Solo nomad: Siem Reap is 15.6% cheaper than Phnom Penh without rent, and 25.2% cheaper with rent.
๐Ÿ™‚ Family of 3: Siem Reap is 34.4% cheaper than Phnom Penh without rent, and 29.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.53 แŸ›10.1K
$4.96 แŸ›19.9K
-48.99%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$24.34 แŸ›97.3K
$29.85 แŸ›119.4K
-18.46%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.88 แŸ›27.5K
$7.06 แŸ›28.2K
-2.55%
Cappuccino
$1.65 แŸ›6,581
$2.65 แŸ›10.6K
-37.74%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 แŸ›2,916
$1.03 แŸ›4,112
-29.13%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.47 แŸ›1,897
$0.98 แŸ›3,933
-52.04%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.98 แŸ›3,934
$1.53 แŸ›6,120
-35.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.86 แŸ›7,444
$2.48 แŸ›9,921
-25.00%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.79 แŸ›7,158
$2.15 แŸ›8,604
-16.74%
White Bread (500g)
$1.39 แŸ›5,555
$1.48 แŸ›5,918
-6.08%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.97 แŸ›3,892
$0.96 แŸ›3,838
1.04%
Eggs
$1.55 แŸ›6,213
$1.77 แŸ›7,073
-12.43%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.07 แŸ›52.2K
$13.06 แŸ›52.2K
0.08%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.51 แŸ›14K
$4.2 แŸ›16.8K
-16.43%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.44 แŸ›41.7K
$10.49 แŸ›42K
-0.48%
Apples (1kg)
$3.53 แŸ›14.1K
$4.59 แŸ›18.4K
-23.09%
Banana (1kg)
$1.13 แŸ›4,515
$1.6 แŸ›6,386
-29.38%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.4 แŸ›13.6K
$3.8 แŸ›15.2K
-10.53%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.25 แŸ›5,009
$1.48 แŸ›5,903
-15.54%
Potato (1kg)
$1.25 แŸ›4,995
$1.68 แŸ›6,730
-25.60%
Onion (1kg)
$0.89 แŸ›3,576
$1.19 แŸ›4,753
-25.21%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.31 แŸ›5,249
$1.45 แŸ›5,812
-9.66%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 แŸ›2,826
$0.66 แŸ›2,625
7.58%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.87 แŸ›7,469
$1.98 แŸ›7,899
-5.56%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.34 แŸ›25.3K
$11.78 แŸ›47.1K
-46.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.79 แŸ›3,155
$1.02 แŸ›4,076
-22.55%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.63 แŸ›6,507
$1.68 แŸ›6,722
-2.98%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.02 แŸ›4,097
$1.47 แŸ›5,884
-30.61%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$10.52 แŸ›42.1K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.07 แŸ›4,298
$1.07 แŸ›4,295
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.99 แŸ›3,949
$0.98 แŸ›3,909
1.02%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.52 แŸ›18.1K
$4.46 แŸ›17.8K
1.35%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.13 แŸ›4,528
$1.17 แŸ›4,683
-3.42%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$49.9K แŸ›199.5M
$49.4K แŸ›197.5M
1.03%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$37.3K แŸ›149M
$36.4K แŸ›145.7M
2.24%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$73.5 แŸ›293.9K
$104 แŸ›415.5K
-29.28%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.83 แŸ›23.3K
$6.39 แŸ›25.6K
-8.76%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.64 แŸ›78.5K
$23.56 แŸ›94.2K
-16.64%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.56 แŸ›142.2K
$47.53 แŸ›190.1K
-25.18%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$3.57 แŸ›14.3K
$14.6 แŸ›58.4K
-75.55%
Cinema Ticket
$4.55 แŸ›18.2K
$4.44 แŸ›17.8K
2.48%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$371 แŸ›1.5M
$365 แŸ›1.5M
1.70%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,048 แŸ›20.2M
$11.6K แŸ›46.4M
-56.49%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$22.32 แŸ›89.3K
$22.14 แŸ›88.5K
0.81%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.57 แŸ›74.3K
$21.99 แŸ›87.9K
-15.55%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$54.9 แŸ›219.4K
$90.5 แŸ›361.8K
-39.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$36.44 แŸ›145.7K
$74.9 แŸ›299.5K
-51.35%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$303 แŸ›1.2M
$496 แŸ›2M
-38.83%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$219 แŸ›874.9K
$275 แŸ›1.1M
-20.42%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$504 แŸ›2M
$1,053 แŸ›4.2M
-52.13%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$324 แŸ›1.3M
$558 แŸ›2.2M
-41.89%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,811 แŸ›7.2M
$2,340 แŸ›9.4M
-22.63%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,126 แŸ›4.5M
$1,144 แŸ›4.6M
-1.50%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$207 แŸ›828.9K
$351 แŸ›1.4M
-40.93%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.2
10.3
-10.68%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input โ€“ minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Siem Reap: December 1, 2025

Last update for Phnom Penh: December 1, 2025

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