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Cost of Living in Kampong Cham

Kampong Cham, Kampong Cham, Cambodia · Population 118,242

▼ -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 Kampong Cham

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 Kampong Cham 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.

Compare Kampong Cham

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Nearby Cities

Suong

23 km away · Tbong Khmum

Prey Veng

59 km away · Prey Veng

Svay Pak

75 km away · Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh

76 km away · Phnom Penh

Ta Khmau

80 km away · Kandal

Kratie

82 km away · Kratie

Kampong Chhnang

91 km away · Kampong Chhnang

Kampong Thom

100 km away · Kampong Thom

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

Battambang

Battambang · pop. 130,000

៛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 Kampong Cham

Kampong Cham 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 Kampong Cham 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 Kampong Cham expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ៛1,738,400 ($424) per month in Kampong Cham 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 Kampong Cham?
A net salary of around ៛2,259,920 ($551) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kampong Cham with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kampong Cham is ៛1,230,000 ($300).
How much is rent in Kampong Cham?
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 Kampong Cham cheaper than Cambodia on average?
Yes — Kampong Cham 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 Kampong Cham?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ៛390,320 ($95) in Kampong Cham. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ៛17,220 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ៛5,166 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kampong Cham compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kampong Cham is estimated at ៛63,140 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kampong Cham are estimates based on Cambodia national averages adjusted for city size (population 118,242). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.