Cost of Living in Phnom Penh - Updated Prices & Insights

39.49
Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $573 (excluding rent), and $944 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,363 (excluding rent), and $1,998 including rent.
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๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.11 แŸ›20.4K
$2.04 แŸ›8,177
$10.22 แŸ›40.9K
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$30.23 แŸ›120.9K
$25.19 แŸ›100.8K
$50.4 แŸ›201.5K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.85 แŸ›27.4K
$5.87 แŸ›23.5K
$7.82 แŸ›31.3K
Cappuccino
$2.57 แŸ›10.3K
$1.19 แŸ›4,772
$4.33 แŸ›17.3K
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.99 แŸ›3,946
$0.49 แŸ›1,953
$1.95 แŸ›7,814
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.99 แŸ›3,970
$0.98 แŸ›3,931
$1.47 แŸ›5,896
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.52 แŸ›6,082
$0.76 แŸ›3,041
$3.04 แŸ›12.2K
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.53 แŸ›10.1K
$2.02 แŸ›8,094
$4.05 แŸ›16.2K
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$2.15 แŸ›8,604
$2.03 แŸ›8,117
$2.54 แŸ›10.1K
White Bread (500g)
$1.53 แŸ›6,120
$1.02 แŸ›4,080
$2.55 แŸ›10.2K
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.96 แŸ›3,831
$0.73 แŸ›2,902
$1.16 แŸ›4,643
Eggs
$1.81 แŸ›7,249
$1.21 แŸ›4,860
$2.43 แŸ›9,719
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.73 แŸ›50.9K
$9.92 แŸ›39.7K
$24.81 แŸ›99.2K
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.06 แŸ›16.2K
$2.19 แŸ›8,747
$6.46 แŸ›25.8K
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.23 แŸ›40.9K
$7.95 แŸ›31.8K
$11.93 แŸ›47.7K
Apples (1kg)
$4.39 แŸ›17.6K
$2.45 แŸ›9,786
$4.89 แŸ›19.6K
Banana (1kg)
$1.61 แŸ›6,441
$1.03 แŸ›4,103
$5.13 แŸ›20.5K
Oranges (1kg)
$3.91 แŸ›15.6K
$2.01 แŸ›8,054
$7.05 แŸ›28.2K
Tomato (1kg)
$1.45 แŸ›5,813
$0.98 แŸ›3,901
$2.44 แŸ›9,753
Potato (1kg)
$1.69 แŸ›6,754
$0.97 แŸ›3,888
$3.93 แŸ›15.7K
Onion (1kg)
$1.19 แŸ›4,742
$0.44 แŸ›1,749
$1.94 แŸ›7,775
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.4 แŸ›5,605
$0.49 แŸ›1,974
$1.97 แŸ›7,894
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 แŸ›2,851
$0.52 แŸ›2,066
$1.03 แŸ›4,132
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.03 แŸ›8,120
$1.52 แŸ›6,090
$2.03 แŸ›8,120
Wine (Bottle)
$12.97 แŸ›51.9K
$9.98 แŸ›39.9K
$14.97 แŸ›59.9K
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.05 แŸ›4,181
$0.76 แŸ›3,044
$1.54 แŸ›6,170
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.7 แŸ›6,818
$1.03 แŸ›4,107
$2.05 แŸ›8,214
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.48 แŸ›5,906
$0.44 แŸ›1,772
$2.95 แŸ›11.8K
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.71 แŸ›42.8K
$9.3 แŸ›37.2K
$12.12 แŸ›48.5K
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.06 แŸ›4,258
$0.76 แŸ›3,041
$1.52 แŸ›6,083
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.03 แŸ›4,113
$1.03 แŸ›4,113
$1.54 แŸ›6,170
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.53 แŸ›18.1K
$2.51 แŸ›10.1K
$8.05 แŸ›32.2K
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.13 แŸ›4,525
$0.98 แŸ›3,935
$1.28 แŸ›5,115
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$48.3K แŸ›193.4M
$47.4K แŸ›189.4M
$49.3K แŸ›197.3M
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$37.3K แŸ›149.1M
$35.3K แŸ›141.2M
$46.3K แŸ›185.1M
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Monthly) (85m2)
$106 แŸ›422.4K
$57.8 แŸ›231.3K
$150 แŸ›598.7K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.4 แŸ›25.6K
$4.54 แŸ›18.1K
$10.08 แŸ›40.3K
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.02 แŸ›92.1K
$17.73 แŸ›70.9K
$59.1 แŸ›236.4K
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.71 แŸ›186.8K
$30.02 แŸ›120.1K
$65.1 แŸ›260.2K
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.43 แŸ›57.7K
$10.82 แŸ›43.3K
$17.71 แŸ›70.8K
Cinema Ticket
$4.45 แŸ›17.8K
$2.96 แŸ›11.9K
$5.93 แŸ›23.7K
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$372 แŸ›1.5M
$250 แŸ›999.1K
$916 แŸ›3.7M
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.3K แŸ›45M
$4,708 แŸ›18.8M
$20.8K แŸ›83.4M
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$22.57 แŸ›90.3K
$13.24 แŸ›52.9K
$30.54 แŸ›122.2K
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$22.76 แŸ›91K
$15.29 แŸ›61.2K
$25.48 แŸ›101.9K
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$91.6 แŸ›366.5K
$61.1 แŸ›244.3K
$153 แŸ›610.8K
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.5 แŸ›290K
$49.32 แŸ›197.3K
$98.6 แŸ›394.6K
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$497 แŸ›2M
$344 แŸ›1.4M
$738 แŸ›3M
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$284 แŸ›1.1M
$214 แŸ›855.5K
$407 แŸ›1.6M
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,025 แŸ›4.1M
$793 แŸ›3.2M
$2,182 แŸ›8.7M
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$566 แŸ›2.3M
$453 แŸ›1.8M
$806 แŸ›3.2M
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,244 แŸ›9M
$1,311 แŸ›5.2M
$2,975 แŸ›11.9M
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,528 แŸ›6.1M
$1,007 แŸ›4M
$2,617 แŸ›10.5M
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$428 แŸ›1.7M
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
10.3
5
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