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Pailin vs Phnom Penh

Cambodia vs Cambodia · 289 km apart

Pailin

Cambodia

៛1,606,840 ($392)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Phnom Penh

Cambodia

៛2,311,950 ($564)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpensePailinPhnom PenhCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.91$5.46Pailin
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$15.62$21.84Pailin
Cappuccino$1.17$1.64Pailin
Monthly groceries (single person)$88.54$124Pailin
Monthly public transport pass$14.32$20.02Pailin
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$37.76$52.78Pailin
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$10.94$15.29Pailin
Fitness club membership$10.94$15.29Pailin
Cinema ticket$2.86$4.00Pailin
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$189$287Pailin
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$132$200Pailin
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$395$600Pailin
Total single-person budget$392$564Pailin
Average net salary$279$390

Verdict

Pailin is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Pailin runs about $392 versus $564 in Phnom Penh — a difference of roughly 44%.

Salary-adjusted, Pailin 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 Pailin  ·  Full cost of living in Phnom Penh

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pailin cheaper than Phnom Penh?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $392 per month in Pailin versus $564 in Phnom Penh — about 44% less.
How far is Pailin from Phnom Penh?
The straight-line distance between Pailin and Phnom Penh is approximately 289 km (179 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Pailin or Phnom Penh?
The estimated average net salary is $279 in Pailin and $390 in Phnom Penh. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Pailin versus $0 in Phnom Penh per month.