🇰🇭Cost of Living in Phnom Penh
Cambodia · Population: 2,281,951 · Cost Index: 25/100
Cost of Living in Phnom Penh
Cambodia · Asia
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia, a rapidly growing city where French colonial architecture meets modern development along the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. It offers very affordable living and a thriving expat community.
2,281,951
Population
25
Cost Index
48
Safety Index
40
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $700 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$350.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$180.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$750.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$400.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$15.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$5.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$2.00Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.00Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.75Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.50Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.00Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.80Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$20.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.25Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.75Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.50Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.15Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$80.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$6.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$25.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$15.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$20.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$5.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$30.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$4.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.50Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$1.00Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$30.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$18.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- KHR
- Language
- Khmer
- Cost Index
- 25/100
- Safety Index
- 48/100
- Quality of Life
- 40/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.