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Cost of Living in Krong Kep

Krong Kep, Kep, Cambodia · Population 35,990

▼ -16% vs Cambodia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)៛1,550,747 ($378)
Couple, monthly៛2,785,159 ($679)
Family of four, monthly៛3,633,505 ($886)

Estimated Prices in Krong Kep

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant៛15,498 ($3.78)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range៛61,992 ($15.12)per meal
Cappuccino៛4,649 ($1.13)each
Monthly groceries (single person)៛351,288 ($85.68)per month
Monthly public transport pass៛56,826 ($13.86)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment៛149,814 ($36.54)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)៛43,394 ($10.58)per month
Fitness club membership៛43,394 ($10.58)per month
Cinema ticket៛11,365 ($2.77)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre៛743,973 ($181)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre៛517,547 ($126)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre៛1,552,640 ($379)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Krong Kep is ៛1,107,000 ($270) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ៛1,550,747 ($378) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ៛2,015,971 ($492) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (៛517,547 ($126)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

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110 km away · Kampong Speu

Kampong Speu

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Ta Khmau

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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

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

Living in Krong Kep

Krong Kep is one of the key cities in Cambodia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ៛1,550,747 ($378), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ៛517,547 ($126) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ៛3,633,505 ($886) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ៛2,785,159 ($679) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Krong Kep is ៛1,107,000 ($270). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ៛2,015,971 ($492) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Krong Kep expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ៛1,550,747 ($378) per month in Krong Kep including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Cambodia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Krong Kep?
A net salary of around ៛2,015,971 ($492) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Krong Kep with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Krong Kep is ៛1,107,000 ($270).
How much is rent in Krong Kep?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ៛743,973 ($181) per month in the city centre and ៛517,547 ($126) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ៛1,552,640 ($379).
Is Krong Kep cheaper than Cambodia on average?
Yes — Krong Kep is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Cambodia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Krong Kep?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ៛351,288 ($86) in Krong Kep. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ៛15,498 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ៛4,649 ($1).
How do transport costs in Krong Kep compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Krong Kep is estimated at ៛56,826 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Krong Kep are estimates based on Cambodia national averages adjusted for city size (population 35,990). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.