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Cost of Living in Battambang

Battambang, Battambang, Cambodia · Population 130,000

▼ -6% vs Cambodia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)៛1,738,400 ($424)
Couple, monthly៛3,126,660 ($763)
Family of four, monthly៛4,083,272 ($996)

Estimated Prices in Battambang

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant៛17,220 ($4.20)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range៛68,880 ($16.80)per meal
Cappuccino៛5,166 ($1.26)each
Monthly groceries (single person)៛390,320 ($95.20)per month
Monthly public transport pass៛63,140 ($15.40)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment៛166,460 ($40.60)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)៛48,216 ($11.76)per month
Fitness club membership៛48,216 ($11.76)per month
Cinema ticket៛12,628 ($3.08)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre៛848,700 ($207)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre៛590,400 ($144)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre៛1,771,200 ($432)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Battambang is ៛1,230,000 ($300) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ៛1,738,400 ($424) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ៛2,259,920 ($551) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (៛590,400 ($144)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Sisophon

59 km away · Banteay Meanchey

Pailin

70 km away · Pailin

Siem Reap

77 km away · Siem Reap

Paoy Paet

92 km away · Banteay Meanchey

Pursat

100 km away · Pursat

Samraong

125 km away · Oddar Meanchey

Koh Kong

167 km away · Koh Kong

Kampong Chhnang

185 km away · Kampong Chhnang

Other Major Cities in Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh · pop. 2,129,371

៛2,311,950 ($564) / mo

Siem Reap

Siem Reap · pop. 147,866

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Kampong Cham

Kampong Cham · pop. 118,242

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Sisophon

Banteay Meanchey · pop. 99,019

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Paoy Paet

Banteay Meanchey · pop. 98,934

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Kampong Trach

Kampot · pop. 83,061

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Sihanoukville

Preah Sihanouk · pop. 71,082

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Samraong

Oddar Meanchey · pop. 70,944

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Living in Battambang

Battambang is one of the key cities in Cambodia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ៛1,738,400 ($424), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ៛590,400 ($144) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ៛4,083,272 ($996) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ៛3,126,660 ($763) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Battambang is ៛1,230,000 ($300). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ៛2,259,920 ($551) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Battambang expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ៛1,738,400 ($424) per month in Battambang including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Cambodia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Battambang?
A net salary of around ៛2,259,920 ($551) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Battambang with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Battambang is ៛1,230,000 ($300).
How much is rent in Battambang?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ៛848,700 ($207) per month in the city centre and ៛590,400 ($144) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ៛1,771,200 ($432).
Is Battambang cheaper than Cambodia on average?
Yes — Battambang is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Cambodia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Battambang?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ៛390,320 ($95) in Battambang. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ៛17,220 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ៛5,166 ($1).
How do transport costs in Battambang compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Battambang is estimated at ៛63,140 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Battambang are estimates based on Cambodia national averages adjusted for city size (population 130,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.