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Kampong Cham vs Phnom Penh

Cambodia vs Cambodia · 76 km apart

Kampong Cham

Cambodia

៛1,738,400 ($424)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Phnom Penh

Cambodia

៛2,311,950 ($564)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseKampong ChamPhnom PenhCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.20$5.46Kampong Cham
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$16.80$21.84Kampong Cham
Cappuccino$1.26$1.64Kampong Cham
Monthly groceries (single person)$95.20$124Kampong Cham
Monthly public transport pass$15.40$20.02Kampong Cham
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$40.60$52.78Kampong Cham
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$11.76$15.29Kampong Cham
Fitness club membership$11.76$15.29Kampong Cham
Cinema ticket$3.08$4.00Kampong Cham
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$207$287Kampong Cham
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$144$200Kampong Cham
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$432$600Kampong Cham
Total single-person budget$424$564Kampong Cham
Average net salary$300$390

Verdict

Kampong Cham is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kampong Cham runs about $424 versus $564 in Phnom Penh — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Kampong Cham leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Kampong Cham  ·  Full cost of living in Phnom Penh

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kampong Cham cheaper than Phnom Penh?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $424 per month in Kampong Cham versus $564 in Phnom Penh — about 33% less.
How far is Kampong Cham from Phnom Penh?
The straight-line distance between Kampong Cham and Phnom Penh is approximately 76 km (47 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Kampong Cham or Phnom Penh?
The estimated average net salary is $300 in Kampong Cham and $390 in Phnom Penh. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Kampong Cham versus $0 in Phnom Penh per month.