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 32.4% cheaper than Phnom Penh without rent, and 31.1% cheaper with rent.
๐Ÿ™‚ Family of 3: Siem Reap is 30.1% cheaper than Phnom Penh without rent, and 41.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.54 แŸ›10.2K
$5.11 แŸ›20.4K
-50.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$24.25 แŸ›97K
$30.23 แŸ›120.9K
-19.78%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.11 แŸ›28.5K
$6.85 แŸ›27.4K
3.80%
Cappuccino
$1.65 แŸ›6,593
$2.57 แŸ›10.3K
-35.80%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.68 แŸ›2,729
$0.99 แŸ›3,946
-31.31%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.48 แŸ›1,910
$0.99 แŸ›3,970
-51.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.98 แŸ›3,920
$1.52 แŸ›6,082
-35.53%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.85 แŸ›7,389
$2.53 แŸ›10.1K
-26.88%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.82 แŸ›7,268
$2.15 แŸ›8,604
-15.35%
White Bread (500g)
$1.42 แŸ›5,700
$1.53 แŸ›6,120
-7.19%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.97 แŸ›3,897
$0.96 แŸ›3,831
1.04%
Eggs
$1.57 แŸ›6,276
$1.81 แŸ›7,249
-13.26%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.61 แŸ›50.5K
$12.73 แŸ›50.9K
-0.94%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.66 แŸ›14.7K
$4.06 แŸ›16.2K
-9.85%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.07 แŸ›40.3K
$10.23 แŸ›40.9K
-1.56%
Apples (1kg)
$3.54 แŸ›14.2K
$4.39 แŸ›17.6K
-19.36%
Banana (1kg)
$1.12 แŸ›4,484
$1.61 แŸ›6,441
-30.43%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.31 แŸ›13.2K
$3.91 แŸ›15.6K
-15.35%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.3 แŸ›5,216
$1.45 แŸ›5,813
-10.34%
Potato (1kg)
$1.24 แŸ›4,948
$1.69 แŸ›6,754
-26.63%
Onion (1kg)
$0.95 แŸ›3,796
$1.19 แŸ›4,742
-20.17%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.32 แŸ›5,277
$1.4 แŸ›5,605
-5.71%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 แŸ›2,842
$0.71 แŸ›2,851
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.89 แŸ›7,571
$2.03 แŸ›8,120
-6.90%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.51 แŸ›26K
$12.97 แŸ›51.9K
-49.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 แŸ›2,908
$1.05 แŸ›4,181
-30.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.64 แŸ›6,558
$1.7 แŸ›6,818
-3.53%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.98 แŸ›3,905
$1.48 แŸ›5,906
-33.78%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$10.71 แŸ›42.8K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.03 แŸ›4,127
$1.06 แŸ›4,258
-2.83%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.02 แŸ›4,075
$1.03 แŸ›4,113
-0.97%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.62 แŸ›18.5K
$4.53 แŸ›18.1K
1.99%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.13 แŸ›4,520
$1.13 แŸ›4,525
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$48.6K แŸ›194.5M
$48.3K แŸ›193.4M
0.58%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$36.5K แŸ›145.9M
$37.3K แŸ›149.1M
-2.15%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$75.2 แŸ›300.9K
$106 แŸ›422.4K
-28.76%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.97 แŸ›23.9K
$6.4 แŸ›25.6K
-6.72%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.18 แŸ›76.7K
$23.02 แŸ›92.1K
-16.68%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$36.46 แŸ›145.8K
$46.71 แŸ›186.8K
-21.94%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$3.53 แŸ›14.1K
$14.43 แŸ›57.7K
-75.54%
Cinema Ticket
$4.46 แŸ›17.8K
$4.45 แŸ›17.8K
0.22%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$371 แŸ›1.5M
$372 แŸ›1.5M
-0.13%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,075 แŸ›20.3M
$11.3K แŸ›45M
-54.90%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$22.58 แŸ›90.3K
$22.57 แŸ›90.3K
0.04%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.38 แŸ›73.5K
$22.76 แŸ›91K
-19.24%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$55.4 แŸ›221.5K
$91.6 แŸ›366.5K
-39.57%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$35.91 แŸ›143.6K
$72.5 แŸ›290K
-50.47%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$306 แŸ›1.2M
$497 แŸ›2M
-38.53%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$216 แŸ›862.7K
$284 แŸ›1.1M
-24.05%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$495 แŸ›2M
$1,025 แŸ›4.1M
-51.73%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$321 แŸ›1.3M
$566 แŸ›2.3M
-43.38%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$843 แŸ›3.4M
$2,244 แŸ›9M
-62.43%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,528 แŸ›6.1M
-
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Siem Reap
Phnom Penh
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$213 แŸ›853.6K
$428 แŸ›1.7M
-50.18%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.2
10.3
-10.68%
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