Cost of Living Comparison Between Svay Rieng and Phnom Penh Cost of Living Comparison Between Svay Rieng and Phnom Penh

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Svay Rieng is 2.9% cheaper than Phnom Penh without rent, and 39.1% cheaper with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Svay Rieng is 5.8% cheaper than Phnom Penh without rent, and 38% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Svay Rieng
Phnom Penh
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.95 αŸ›7,814
$5.13 αŸ›20.5K
-61.99%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.8 αŸ›119.2K
$29.8 αŸ›119.2K
-
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.07 αŸ›28.3K
$7.12 αŸ›28.5K
-0.70%
Cappuccino
$0.78 αŸ›3,110
$2.56 αŸ›10.2K
-69.53%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.52 αŸ›2,082
$1.04 αŸ›4,146
-50.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.24 αŸ›951
$0.98 αŸ›3,923
-75.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.47 αŸ›5,895
$1.54 αŸ›6,178
-4.55%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.51 αŸ›10.1K
$2.47 αŸ›9,876
1.62%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Svay Rieng
Phnom Penh
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.1 αŸ›8,401
$2.13 αŸ›8,526
-1.41%
White Bread (500g)
$1.54 αŸ›6,158
$1.47 αŸ›5,882
4.76%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.96 αŸ›3,826
$0.98 αŸ›3,917
-2.04%
Eggs
$1.77 αŸ›7,072
$1.83 αŸ›7,326
-3.28%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.86 αŸ›51.4K
$12.97 αŸ›51.9K
-0.85%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.13 αŸ›16.5K
$4 αŸ›16K
3.25%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.11 αŸ›40.4K
$10.4 αŸ›41.6K
-2.79%
Apples (1kg)
$4.57 αŸ›18.3K
$4.56 αŸ›18.2K
0.22%
Banana (1kg)
$1.54 αŸ›6,158
$1.59 αŸ›6,364
-3.14%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.79 αŸ›15.2K
$3.83 αŸ›15.3K
-1.04%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.52 αŸ›6,071
$1.52 αŸ›6,062
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Potato (1kg)
$1.76 αŸ›7,028
$1.73 αŸ›6,923
1.73%
Onion (1kg)
$1.21 αŸ›4,829
$1.2 αŸ›4,806
0.83%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.45 αŸ›5,809
$1.44 αŸ›5,763
0.69%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.67 αŸ›2,669
$0.66 αŸ›2,645
1.52%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.97 αŸ›7,893
$2.03 αŸ›8,111
-2.96%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.1 αŸ›48.4K
$12.23 αŸ›48.9K
-1.06%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1 αŸ›4,002
$1.04 αŸ›4,176
-3.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.7 αŸ›6,796
$1.7 αŸ›6,783
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🚌 Getting Around
Svay Rieng
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)
$1.03 αŸ›4,112
$1.07 αŸ›4,293
-3.74%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.02 αŸ›4,067
$1.01 αŸ›4,041
0.99%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.61 αŸ›18.4K
$4.37 αŸ›17.5K
5.49%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.13 αŸ›4,525
$1.13 αŸ›4,519
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$48.4K αŸ›193.5M
$48.4K αŸ›193.6M
-0.03%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$36.5K αŸ›146M
$37.2K αŸ›148.6M
-1.75%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Svay Rieng
Phnom Penh
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$104 αŸ›415.5K
$108 αŸ›430.5K
-3.48%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.21 αŸ›24.8K
$6.51 αŸ›26K
-4.61%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.55 αŸ›94.2K
$22.98 αŸ›91.9K
2.48%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Svay Rieng
Phnom Penh
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.04 αŸ›100.2K
$46.83 αŸ›187.3K
-46.53%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$14.54 αŸ›58.2K
-
Cinema Ticket
$4.54 αŸ›18.2K
$4.42 αŸ›17.7K
2.71%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Svay Rieng
Phnom Penh
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$379 αŸ›1.5M
$373 αŸ›1.5M
1.78%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.6K αŸ›46.4M
$11.4K αŸ›45.5M
1.90%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Svay Rieng
Phnom Penh
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$21.97 αŸ›87.9K
$22.1 αŸ›88.4K
-0.59%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$21.92 αŸ›87.7K
$22.14 αŸ›88.6K
-0.99%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.3 αŸ›361.2K
$88.3 αŸ›353.3K
2.24%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.2 αŸ›288.9K
$74.5 αŸ›297.9K
-3.01%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Svay Rieng
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
Svay Rieng
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 Svay Rieng: October 28, 2025

Last update for Phnom Penh: October 29, 2025

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